Professional field recording App sports iZotope DSP and Podcast Export
Minneapolis, MN – Audiofile Engineering, a leading audio software developer for Mac, has released version 1.3 of FiRe, their professional field recording App for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. This version incorporates many new features including professional audio effects powered by industry leader iZotope. The most notable of the features is the new Podcast Export option which allows users to publish podcasts directly from the iPhone, making it the first App of its kind.
FiRe was designed to bring serious field recording to audio professionals and version 1.3 furthers this direction by being the first iPhone application to incorporate professional audio signal processing powered by iZotope. “With a reputation for the best digital signal processing available, iZotope has become the leading provider of DSP for professional audio more
Featuring condenser capsules in a triple array, Yeti is the latest, most advanced addition to Blue’s line of premium USB microphones
Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces Yeti, the first THX® Certified microphone. The latest addition to Blue’s new consumer line, the Yeti is the ultimate USB microphone for professional recording. more
MusicWorks Interactive, publisher of educational books and DVDs for the music profession, has released The Finale 2010 Tutorial DVD-ROM, a video tutorial for Finale 2010 notation software. The title follows up on the company’s hugely successful tutorial for Finale 2008 and 2009. This ambitious DVD includes 9 hours of video instruction and was produced to help develop and refine Finale skills in teachers, students, composers, orchestrators and other musicians who use Finale software.
The presentation is by composer and Finale expert Paul Gilreath, who has hundreds of film, television and game composition credits and is the author of The Guide to MIDI Orchestration. Gilreath’s trademark easy to follow style makes learning the material a simple process. more
Three promotions offer free gear through the end of 2009
Westlake Village, CA - Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, has launched three new promotions offering free gear with the purchase of some of their most popular microphones from October 1 through December 31, 2009. more
Large audio industry crowd descends upon Esquire Magazine’s new Signature Space in New York City for launch of new live microphone series
New York City - Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, launched Encore, their new series of live microphones, with an event at Esquire Magazine’s new Signature Space at the Soho Mews in New York City on October 9, 2009. A large crowd of audio industry press and dealers were treated to live performances by Irish rock band Bell X1 and singer-songwriter Zee Avi using the new Encore 100 and 200 microphones.
The release of the Encore series microphones marks Blue’s entry into the live sound market, bringing their 15-years of making high-quality studio microphones to the stage. With a rugged build, individual style, and quality components to help vocalists more
Ontario, Canada (October 14, 2009) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, is now shipping the third DVD in a 4-part training series for Pro Tools 8.
In this Level 3 DVD, ASK digs into the more advanced features of Pro Tools 8 such as sharing sessions with other DAWs, correcting audio at the sample level, and mixing in surround. Among other topics covered are advanced file management, advanced automation, side-chaining, mastering, dithering, and advanced MIDI. more
New Plug-in Introduces a Unique Take on Six Essential Mixing Tools
CAMBRIDGE, MA (October 5, 2009) – iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in audio signal processing, announces Alloy, a new audio plug-in that combines six essential sound shaping tools into one integrated interface.
iZotope’s award-winning Ozone has become an industry standard for audio mastering, and now Alloy brings the company’s expertise into the realm of mixing with completely new audio effects and workflow features designed for track and bus use. Alloy is designed for any audio mixing application from professional recording and post-production studios to the home studio, and its uniquely configurable interface helps pros work faster while giving less experienced users simple starting points for mixing. more
Blue Microphones Launches New Series of Live Microphones
Westlake Village, CA, (September 21, 2009) - Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, has launched enCORE, a new series of microphones that bring their heritage of high-quality studio microphones to the stage. The enCORE 100, 200, and 300 models are designed and priced for any live application from the rehearsal space and coffee shop to the auditorium and stadium.
Blue’s entry into the live microphone market brings modern microphone technology with a proven track record in professional studio recording and combines it with a rugged build, individual style, and quality components to help vocalists and musicians sound and look their best on stage. more
Offers 20% pre-order discount on Propellerheads new Record Audio Software Tutorial DVD
Ontario, Canada (August 26, 2009) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, announces a comprehensive tutorial DVD for Propellerheads Record, a new audio recording software offering unlimited tracks, world-class effects, mixing tools, and a fresh approach to recording music.
Electronic artist and ASK Video tutorial veteran Morgan “Morg” Pottruff returns with 45 extremely high-quality videos covering all aspects of this new recording software. Those new to computer recording as well as seasoned pros will find Morg’s approach an easy and logical way to learn large amounts of information. Users can watch all three and a half hours of instruction all the way through or use the DVD as a quick reference to find topics of interest with ASK’s interactive user interface.
Blue Microphones hires industry veteran John Maier to lead expansion
Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, has hired industry veteran John Maier as Chief Executive Officer. Maier makes the move after nearly 7 years as CEO of TC Group Americas, working with such brands as Tannoy, TC Electronic, Lab.gruppen, TC-Helicon, Dynaudio Acoustics and Linn Electronics.
Maier joins Blue with the charter of building on 15 years of success and recent exponential growth following their acquisition last year by private equity firm Transom Capital Group. In addition to Blue’s well established pro audio product line, Maier will oversee the company’s growing consumer electronics product lines as well as their entry into new markets.
“While recent efforts to strengthen our infrastructure and accelerate product development have really grown the business over the past year, we think we’re just scratching the surface,” said Russ Roenick, Director more
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