ANAHEIM, CA – Performers are now not the only shining stars on stage— Neutrik USA’s best-selling XX series XLR’s have officially been blinged out with Swarovski crystals. Named crystalCON, this connector line is geared towards users looking for that extra sparkle on stage. crystalCON will be on display, amongst Neutrik’s full line of connector products, at this year’s Winter NAMM show (Booth 6428, Hall A).

Fancy, noble, valuable and attractive – the crystal XLR’s and crystal Plugs, made with Swarovski crystals are eye catchers, offering a unique appearance and innovative look. Now visually enhanced by CRYSTALLIZEDTM – Swarovski Elements, crystalCON is based on established Neutrik connector products, offering all the benefits and features found in the company’s best-selling XLR’s. crystalCON is also branded with a unique hologram, which guarantees a genuine and authentic Neutrik product. more

ANAHEIM, CA – Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, continues its leadership in creating environmentally friendly products with the introduction of EcoTech, the company’s first green acoustical panel, at this year’s Winter NAMM show (Booth 6794, Hall A). During last year’s NAMM show, the company announced the first green acoustical foam product on the market, Eco-Friendly StudioFoam.

EcoTech brand acoustic panels are manufactured with a proprietary formulation of 65% recycled polyester fibers. EcoTech panels are truly “green”; reducing the ecological footprint of acoustic treatment and our dependence on fossil fuels, including foreign crude oil. The EcoTech family of products are designed with the environment in mind, yet retain the longevity and acoustical properties for which Auralex is known. Auralex EcoTech is manufactured without harmful Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s), which have been implicated in the depletion of the ozone layer. more

Auraleo and FaderPro.com announce interactive remixing course with Vincent DiPasquale and Steven Lee

Hollywood, FL (January 8, 2009) – Auraleo Advanced Learning and FaderPro.com, producers of pioneering video training products, announce Remix It Like A Record, an interactive remixing course taught by multi-platinum remixer and producer Vincent DiPasquale, together with world-renowned DJ, producer and remixer Steven Lee, and created in collaboration with pioneering educator and Grammy-winning mixer Charles Dye.

Remix It Like A Record is a comprehensive remixing course, where DiPasquale (Madonna, Nelly Furtado, Mariah Carey, Timbaland) and Lee (Lee-Cabrera, Ministry of Sound, Pacha, Strictly Rhythm) teach the art and craft of creating a cutting-edge, modern remix. Developed in partnership with Dye (Shakira, Lauryn Hill, Ricky Maritn, Jon Bon Jovi), whose critically acclaimed Mix It Like A Record course established an entirely new level of advanced training videos.

“Three years ago, Charles Dye achieved what many thought was impossible, to teach people how to get record quality mixes in their project studios with his Mix It Like A Record video course,” says DiPasquale. “Building upon his incredible success, Steven and I are very excited to team up with him to tackle the art of the remix in Remix It Like A Record.”

In this new course the user will learn how to create solid grooves, build attention grabbing vocal edits, and develop trademark sonic treatments that really make a remix stand out. And all of these lessons are demonstrated using DiPasquale and Lee’s latest remix for Nadia Ali, the unforgettable voice of the group “iiO” and one of the most recognizable artists in dance music today.

“Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to learn by working with some of the most talented producers on the planet,” continues DiPasquale. “And people are constantly asking me if they can sit in and watch during a remix. Now they can, as we remix a song together for an actual project.”

The course covers every aspect of remixing, including dissecting the original song, explaining the importance of tempo, time-stretching vocals, exploring the foundation of every remix the beat and bass, creating feature and accent keyboard parts, understanding song and vocal arrangement, mix buss processing, all the way through to the finished mix.

“What sets Remix It Like A Record apart is that by following each step you’ll produce the exact same remix we did in the studio on your system,” says Lee. “We start you off exactly where we did, with only the vocals, and from there we build the remix up, one track at a time, from a blank project to a full blown professional remix. Vince teaches you every single step of the process, and by following along with the provided sessions, you’ll be able to recreate the exact same result we delivered to the record label.”

Remix It Like A Record is intended to essentially provide the user with the “cheat sheet” to learning music production. It is DiPasquale, Lee and Dye’s goal to reveal the secrets of how full-time music pros make records. And their intent that once a user follows each step of the course, they’ll have the confidence to apply those same steps in their future productions.

“What I love most about this course is Vince’s teaching style,” says Dye. “He really does an impressive job of explaining exactly how and why he made each decision along the way to creating this absolutely amazing remix. And Steven’s dance floor perspective gives incredible insight into the essential elements of a potent remix that will move people on the dance floor and make DJ’s want to play again and again. I learned a lot from Vincent and Steven, and I’m already applying their techniques on my latest projects.”

Remix It Like A Record is designed for new or experienced remixers, producers, engineers, or musicians who want to learn the inside secrets to getting big sounding remixes on any digital audio workstation. Currently in production with an early 2009 release date, Remix It Like A Record can be pre-ordered for a limited time at a 20% discount.

For more information, visit www.auraleo.com and www.faderpro.com

Sign Up Now And Receive A Free Upgrade To Pro Tools 8!

ProMedia Training, the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training, is pleased to present an all-new Accelerated Pro Tools 8 Core Certification Program, January 14-27, 2009, at its state-of-the-art Training Center in the Nashville area (3326 Aspen Grove Dr., #606, Franklin, TN 37067). Featuring music producers and sound designers, Shawn Simpson, Mark Hornsby and Ed Seay, these pros will delve deep into using Pro Tools 8 for music and sound design production, as well as offering insight and training tips/tricks for working with Digidesign’s world-renown production software.

PMT’s Pro Tools Accelerated Core Certification Package is a 40 clock-hour package—offered in an intensive 5-day session—and includes two Digidesign certified courses designed for aspiring engineers, musicians, DJ’s and singer/songwriters who want to turn their creativity into reality. We introduce students to proper setup, recording, mixing, editing, loops, plug-ins, MIDI, and much, much more. Throughout the curriculum, students work with sophisticated HD systems and control surfaces, and upon successful completion, take the Digidesign exam for Certification.

The tuition package includes a free Digidesign plug-in (valued at $500). And, for a limited time only when students sign up or refer a friend for the Pro Tools 8 Accelerated Certification Program—or any Music Production, Certification, or Pro Packages, or Career Program—during the month of January they will receive a FREE upgrade to the incredible new version of Pro Tools LE 8!

The value of PMT’s offerings can be found in our modern, accelerated audio curriculum, designed to offer students an affordable, well-rounded practical education using contemporary production tools. We focus only on what students need to be creative and start a career as an audio engineer in a modern audio environment. Our faculty of engineering professionals have significant industry recognition including a dozen Grammy Awards, hundreds of Platinum and Gold Albums and multiple Emmys, and have successfully trained thousand of engineers.

About the Trainers:

Mark Hornsby has earned a solid reputation over the years as an award-winning engineer, producer, and certified Pro Tools expert, guiding artists and helping them bring out their unique sound—be it country, gospel, barbershop, blues, rock, Latin, or anything in between. His resume reflects that diversity, and includes entries with artists ranging from Jon Anderson (Yes) and New Found Glory, to Travis Tritt and Steve Winwood. Recently, Hornsby re-recorded a Genesis classic, “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway”, at his own Java Jive Studio in Nashville, featuring some of Music City’s best players. As a sought-after consultant and sound designer, he has his expertise to a variety of high-profile audio technology companies such as IK Multimedia and Sonic Reality; the “Studio ProFiles” library he co-produced for Sonic Reality will be released at the 2009 NAMM Show. He is a regular contributing writer on music technology for Recording Magazine, EQ and Tape Op. www.markhornsby.com

Ed Seay is a renowned mixing engineer with over three decades of experience in various genres including Country, R&B, Christian, Pop, Adult Contemporary, Dance, and Rock. He mixed the first #1 song on the country charts in Pro Tools. He has a wealth of experience having worked with high-profile artists including Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Ricky Skaggs, Hank Williams, Jr., Paul Davis, Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Melissa Manchester, Ricky Skaggs, and John Prine’s Grammy-winning, “Fair & Square”, among others. He has numerous Gold and Platinum Albums and several dozen songs that have reached #1.

Shawn Simpson Shawn is a Nashville based audio engineer and producer with over a decade of experience in the Music City community. His credits include The Dixie Chicks, Lonestar, Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Hank Williams, Jr., and many others. Shawn’s abilities as an engineer and producer along with his skills as a Pro Tools operator have garnered him acclaim from all quarters over the years. He was originally tapped to lead the development efforts for a revolutionary Pro Tools training program in 2000. He later contributed to the development of Digidesign’s Certification program as one of its first instructors.

For course specifics, go to: www.promediatraining.com/catalog/prospackage.php

About ProMedia Training

With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Nashville, San Diego, and New York, ProMedia Training is the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training. In addition to individual instruction at professional facilities, the company provides on-site training for corporations, allowing industry professionals to upgrade their skills in their own working environment—some of which include MTV, HBO, and Turner Broadcasting; Dolby Labs, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Loyola University. The faculty includes Grammy and Emmy Award winners that have worked on hundreds of gold and platinum albums with such artists as U2, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin, Steely Dan, Ozzy Osbourne, Outkast, and Dixie Chicks. ProMedia Training partners with manufacturers such as Digidesign, Apple, Propellerhead, and Waves. ProMedia Training is the leading authorized Digidesign Pro School, having certified more students than any other organization. For more information visit: www.promediatraining.com

Winter Term Begins January 12, 2009

Pictured (L-R) are award-winning producer/engineer Ed Cherney and Berkleemusic.com scholarship winner Nino Russo.

Berkleemusic.com, the continuing education division of the renowned Berklee College of Music, has announced Nino Russo as winner of the Ed Cherney Celebrity Online Scholarship Program. Producer/engineer Ed Cherney (Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton) joins a growing list of celebrities who are helping to support Berkleemusic’s promising online students to achieve their goals of a life in music.

The scholarship program is designed to reward and assist outstanding students who demonstrate superior academic performance studying at Berkleemusic. Online student Nino Russo of Switzerland has completed a number of courses and will apply his scholarship to study for the Master Certificate in Music Production and Technology.

“What an honor to receive this scholarship,” says Russo. “Ed Cherney has been a main inspiration for me as a mixer and producer. And after I completed the Critical Listening course at Berkleemusic I was better able to understand the intricacies of his mixing techniques. My goal is to learn from the best and he is one of the best ever.”

Ed Cherney explains his participation in the Berkleemusic.com scholarship program: “When I was starting out there were always people who were more experienced and more successful who were willing to share their knowledge, and to share their hearts and souls. So I take every opportunity to share what I know, and to give back, and to nurture careers and help people along. If this scholarship helps bring somebody along, I am gratified.”

Scholarship-winner Russo continues: “Receiving the Berkleemusic scholarship has helped me to believe in what I do and to know that I am on the right path. This gives me added energy to complete my Master Certificate and to achieve my goal of becoming a successful songwriter and producer.” Through his online studies and networking at Berkleemusic, Russo has already landed a publishing contract with UK’s Leopard Music Group and is collaborating with recording artists in Europe and South America.

Enrollment is still open for the Winter Term at Berkleemusic.com, beginning January 12, 2009.

ABOUT BERKLEEMUSIC.COM

Berkleemusic.com is the continuing education division of Berklee College of Music, delivering online access to Berklee’s acclaimed curriculum from anywhere in the world. Berkleemusic’s award-winning online courses and certificate programs are accredited and taught by the college’s world-renowned faculty, providing lifelong learning opportunities to people interested in music and working in the music industry. As the business of music continues to move online, Berkleemusic is taking a leadership role in educating the next generation of producers, performers, and entrepreneurs on this evolving industry landscape. Berkleemusic’s students come from over 80 countries around the world, and include Grammy award winners, managers, artists, publishers, music business entrepreneurs and major international touring acts.

www.berkleemusic.com



For info about the scholarship program:

www.berkleemusic.com/scholarship