WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, November 17, 2009 — Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users, recently announced the winner in its inaugural online sweepstakes at www.gcpro.com. Taylor Feldpausch of East Lansing, Michigan, was randomly selected among the entrant pool to receive a Solid State Logic XLogic Alpha Channel, a $995.00 value. This unit offers state-of-the-art analog channel processing for any audio workstation; professional mic preamp with line and instrument level switching; studio-class EQ, Filter and Limiter; Variable Harmonic Drive (in other words, a “time machine” of distortion characteristics); and analog or digital outputs direct to users’ workstations. more
HOLLYWOOD, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 — EASTWEST, an industry leader in soundware development and distribution, is pleased to announce a new composers contest for 2009. The contest challenges composers to apply any EASTWEST or EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP virtual instrument collection to create works that will compete with submissions from all over the world. The winner of the competition takes home a customized version of the EASTWEST Complete Composers Collection PLAY Edition software package valued at $3,865 MSRP. more
— Waves Gold Certification Program (WGCP) takes Waves certification to the next level, providing mastery of 18 Waves plug-ins —
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, September 8, 2009 — Over the past few years, thousands of aspiring producers, engineers and musicians the world over have completed the Waves Certification Program and learned the basics of five essential Waves Audio plug-ins. Now, the new Waves Gold Certification Program takes Waves training to the next level, providing a hands-on, interactive educational experience for 18 additional acclaimed Waves processors. A comprehensive course that digs in deep, the Waves Gold Certification Program will give participants the audio knowledge and competitive edge they need to succeed. more
— Giveaway will feature products from high-technology manufacturers —
— Inaugural contest highlights Solid State Logic XLogic Alpha Channel analogue processor, a $995.00 value —
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, August 18, 2009 — Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users, announces the launch of its new online sweepstakes at www.gcpro.com. Several times a year, GC Pro management will select one particular product from a high-end gear manufacturer to feature on the website and give away as that sweepstakes prize.
To enter the contest, users simply go to gcpro.com and click on the “Sweepstakes” tab. There, entrants will complete and submit a short entry form. The winner will then be selected at random. Complete rules can be found at gcpro.com.
LAS VEGAS, NV — Odds On Records & Studios has been nominated for a Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in the Studio Design Project category. The TEC Awards are the foremost program recognizing the accomplishments of audio professionals, honoring individuals and companies as well as technical innovations that are involved with sound for movies, TV shows, recordings and live performances.
Odds On Records & Studios is a brand new $7 million multi-faceted recording facility in Henderson, NV; just a few miles from the famous Las Vegas strip. Offering a parallel world where vintage gear and state-of-the-art recording equipment co-exist, Odds On Records & Studios makes history as the home of a 96-channel Solid State Logic Duality console, the first of its size in North America. more
Winner Joe Peluso Picks TELEFUNKEN ELA M 251 As His Grand Prize.
Pictured is the final moment at the final table of the inaugural Recording Industry Poker Tournament held at The Village in Los Angeles. At right foreground is grand prize winner Joe Peluso, senior staff engineer at Record Plant recording studios, and winner of the grand prize TELEFUNKEN Ela M 251 large diaphragm tube microphone. Photo by David Goggin.
In this time of economic uncertainty, recording industry members united for an afternoon of fun, competing for pro-audio gear while benefiting local children’s charity Sound Art LA. More than 100 players and spectators from across the recording industry came out to place their bets at the Village Recorder in West LA in an event that invited everyone from the audio industry to mingle, network and win gear from TELEFUNKEN, more
Pictured at Record Plant Recording Studios in Los Angeles is renowned producer/composer Glen Ballard. Photo by David Goggin.
Berkleemusic.com, the online continuing education division of the distinguished Berklee College of Music, has announced that May 10 is the deadline to apply for Celebrity Online Scholarships. The scholarship program is designed to reward and assist outstanding students who demonstrate superior academic performance studying at Berkleemusic. Each recipient of the Celebrity Scholarships will receive an award of $1,250 to be used towards paying their tuition and helping them achieve their goals.
Berklee has partnered with a growing list of celebrities to help promising online students achieve their dream of a life in music. Celebrity sponsors supporting music education through their work include such artists as Gloria Estefan, Steve Vai, Bill Cosby, Mark Mothersbaugh, and acclaimed producer/composer Glen Ballard, who explained, “Berklee has always had the reputation of not only being an excellent music school, but also one which is really in touch with contemporary music and all other kinds of music, too. Berklee gives you all the experience that academia can provide, but it also gives you the extras, the real connection to real music which leads to people performing music and making a profession out of it.”
Classically-trained Ballard is without a doubt one of the true success stories in the history of music. Through a career that spans more than two decades and accounts for an extraordinary 150 million albums sold, Ballard has exercised a unique instinct for what makes a song memorable, utilizing his composing and producing talents to create music that communicates directly with the listener.
“There is a fundamental difference in the way that Berklee approaches and differentiates itself from lots of other great schools,” Ballard continues. “It’s the practical application of what you are learning, and the sense that it isn’t just theoretical. That sensibility combined with expanding the campus in the online school to reach the entire world, is one of the greatest gifts imaginable. Going to Berklee has always been a goal of a lot of great musicians, and it still is. Access to that great experience has never been greater — that’s why I am so excited about this online program.”
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(r) award winners, managers, artists, publishers, music business entrepreneurs and major international touring acts.
THE SENNHEISER SOUND TOUR. PART REALITY SHOW - PART COMPETITION - ONE UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER
OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT - APRIL 2009: Do you want to see North America, have the time of your life, and get paid to do it? Then we have a dream opportunity for you. We are looking for charismatic, fun and energetic adults to tour North America for the summer.
Two teams - six boys and six girls - will travel across Canada and the United States stopping at key urban locations, music festivals and events. Their mission: to put headphones on as many people as possible connecting them to the true sound of Sennheiser. While on the road, the sound team will build “webisodes” that will air weekly online. Each team will be tasked by viewers to put headphones on interesting people while they are in a city and challenge the other team to do better than their performance. The antics will be fun, creative and memorable!
The Sennheiser Sound Tour will be executed this summer for ten weeks starting the end of June and will visit approximately thirty cities in Canada and the US. The lucky recipients of this dream job must be organized and professional. You must also have a memorable personality, as you will surely become online celebrities. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for music, gaming, and sports or may be a straight-up audiophile - you love your sound!
TO APPLY, FOLLOW THESE THREE EASY STEPS
FIRST Record a video of yourself explaining why you are an ideal candidate for this position. You can do or say whatever you want. Be creative - this is your chance to stand out.
SECOND Post the video on either the Sennheiser Sound Tour’s YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/sennheisersoundtour or on the Sennheiser Sound Tour Facebook page.
THIRD Send your resume to sennheiser@thejetstargroup.com. In the body of the email you must show the name of your video and where it can be found.
Final candidates will be selected on Friday, May 1st, 2009. We will call you directly. If you are selected as a finalist, a representative from The Jetstar Group will contact you for an interview either on the phone or on Skype. Rules and regulations will apply.
ABOUT SENNHEISER Sennheiser is a world-leading manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is now a global brand represented in over 100 countries through long-term distribution partners and wholly owned subsidiaries in France, UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Russia, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Japan, China, Canada, Mexico and the USA. Excellence in innovative technology has rewarded Sennheiser with numerous accolades that include an Emmy, a Grammy and the Scientific and Engineering Award (of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences).
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, April 20, 2009—Students at the Institute of Production & Recording (IPR) have the unique opportunity to learn from some of the music business’ leading legends. The school recently welcomed industry veteran André Fischer as its executive director of music industries where he joins an all-star team of educators and professionals that includes Steve Hodge, Brian “Champtown” Harmon, Eddie Ciletti, Tom Garneau, Kevin Bowe, Paul “St. Paul” Peterson, Lance Sabin and Terry Myhre. In total, this faculty has garnered more than 200 gold and platinum records, with several Grammy-awards and nominations. With Fischer on board, IPR has created a well-rounded, powerful educational team with more than 150 combined years of expertise in the music business. more
Two Mics to be Raffled Off Each Day at Winter NAMM Convention
Pictured is the Telefunken | USA M 80 dynamic mirophone system.
Telefunken | USA introduces the Ela M 80 dynamic cardioid microphone. Designed for stage and studio use, the M 80 offers exceptional performance in a rugged package capable of withstanding the rigors of the road. Superior feedback rejection, detailed and balanced frequency response, and a smooth present sound that is never boomy. Excellent for vocals, electric guitars, drums and other signal sources, the Telefunken Ela M 80 sets a new standard for live performance microphones!! “Live” ($239) and “Studio” ($269) packages are available. For more information, visit the Telefunken USA website.
Everybody Loves a Winner!
Telefunken | USA will be raffling off an M 80 microphone twice each day at the NAMM convention in Anaheim, CA. Participants may enter to win by texting the word TELEFUNKEN to 32075 during the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM on January 15, 16, 17 and between 10 AM and 4 PM on January 18, 2009. A random entry will be chosen each day at 1pm and 5pm (4pm on Sunday), and the winner notified by text. The lucky winner will have 60 minutes to come to the Telefunken booth to claim a FREE Telefunken M 80 dynamic microphone!
Showfloor Shootout!
Each day during NAMM, vintage microphone expert Dan Alexander will be conducting microphone comparisons at the Telefunken | USA booth. Attendees are encouraged to visit the booth and offer their opinion of how the company’s Historic Reissue microphones compare to excellent, original examples of the classic European microphones.
Hear the entire line of Telefunken | USA microphones at Booth #6244
For more information about the Ela M 80 visit the dedicated website:
http://www.m80mic.com
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, November 17, 2009 — Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users, recently announced the winner in its inaugural online sweepstakes at www.gcpro.com. Taylor Feldpausch of East Lansing, Michigan, was randomly selected among the entrant pool to receive a Solid State Logic XLogic Alpha Channel, a $995.00 value. This unit offers state-of-the-art analog channel processing for any audio workstation; professional mic preamp with line and instrument level switching; studio-class EQ, Filter and Limiter; Variable Harmonic Drive (in other words, a “time machine” of distortion characteristics); and analog or digital outputs direct to users’ workstations. more
— Waves Gold Certification Program (WGCP) takes Waves certification to the next level, providing mastery of 18 Waves plug-ins —
