HOLLYWOOD, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 – EASTWEST, exclusive US distributor for Best Service and Zero-G products, is please to introduce four new titles from their European partners. The collections, which span several genres, provide a cost-effective way for producers to expand their musical libraries. 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

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.

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Panorama Slicing Creates 5.1 From Stereo Classics



Pictured at Todd-AO West (L-R) are Penteo inventor John Wheeler, “Inglourious Basterds” re-recording mixer Michael Minkler, and music editor Jim Schultz. Photo by David Goggin.

In keeping with Quentin Tarantino’s use of eclectic music from his personal vaults as opposed to commissioning new musical scores, “Inglourious Basterds” features more than a dozen familiar and exotic tracks. What’s new is that the stereo masters dating back to the 60s have been converted to 5.1 audio through the new proprietary Penteo Surround process.

“Quentin was open to using the new process,” recalls Tarantino’s re-recording mixer Michael Minkler of Todd-AO, “as long as he could close his eyes and still feel emotionally attached in exactly the way he did with the original music sources he had chosen from his own collection.”

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“Panorama Slicing” Automates Stereo-to-Surround and Back Again



Broadcast leader Orban/CRL is the first to license the new automated stereo-to-surround system from Bay Area trailblazer Penteo, LLC. The proprietary process follows closely on the heels of the conversion of U.S. television broadcasts to all-digital. Penteo now makes it possible for television stations to effortlessly and automatically broadcast all their legacy stereo programming and stereo commercials in 5.1 Surround. Unlike other methods, Penteo 5.1 snaps back automatically to the two original channels for traditional stereo broadcast. Orban is licensing Penteo’s technologies to include in their Optimod-Surround 8585 audio processor and upcoming broadcast appliances.



Robert Orban, Chief Engineer of Orban/CRL stated, “When choosing an upmix algorithm to complement Orban’s Optimod-Surround 8585 audio processor, I auditioned a number of different processes. Of these, only more

Leading Audio DSP Provider Brings World-Class Pitch and Time Manipulation to Audio Post Production

CAMBRIDGE, MA (July 24, 2009) – iZotope, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of iZotope Radius for Logic and Apple Soundtrack Pro, a new version of their high-end time stretching and pitch shifting algorithm previously built for Apple’s Logic Pro. This new version has been updated with support for Logic 9 as well as Soundtrack Pro 3.

iZotope Radius allows for independent control over timing and pitch of any audio material while preserving the character and acoustic space of the original recording. Using an advanced hybrid method, it is able to preserve transients and sustained material simultaneously, making it extremely useful for modifying fully mixed performances as well as individual instruments, voices, or other audio sources. This new version of Radius adds a new pitch coherence control that enables enhanced control over the soundstage.

Because iZotope Radius is designed for completely transparent operation on a wide variety of source material, it is well suited for many applications in audio post production such as matching soundtracks, voiceovers, or other audio cues to video clips and pull-up, pull-down for film and video conversion.

Key features:

• Time streching between 12.5% and 800%

• Pitch shift from -36 to +36 semitones

• Maintains original acoustic space and sound stage

• Preserves transient attacks and timing accuracy

• Formant correction with strength and shift control

• Preserves Dolby matrix encoding

• Maintains phase coherency and stereo image

• Supports sample rates up to 192 kHz

iZotope Radius for Logic Pro and Soundtrack Pro is available for purchase directly from iZotope for $399.99 USD.

Professional field recording App gets new features and iPhone 3.0 OS compatibility

Audiofile Engineering, a leading audio software developer for the Mac, announces version 1.1 of FiRe, their professional field recording App for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch.

In addition to iPhone OS 3.0 compatibility, FiRe adds to its lengthy list of professional recording features with Varispeed playback, multiple VU meter styles including K-System scales, and adjustable input gain. This new version also adds workflow enhancements such as public or private uploads to SoundCloud, web server authentication, the ability to add a picture reference to the recording, and the ability to name and rename marker points.

FiRe was designed to bring serious field recording to audio professionals with an accurate real-time waveform display, audio markers, support for professional Broadcast WAVE metadata, and the instant downloading of audio files in multiple formats. Users can scroll the live waveform display with the touch of a finger or navigate it with a system of configurable double-taps.

FiRe includes professional and accurate VU meters for input and output signals, a moveable playback head, configurable time units, the ability to tag recordings with location data, and an overdub mode for layering tracks. FiRe also offers native SoundCloud integration, making it simple to upload recordings directly to the web and share them with the tap of a button.

FiRe is now available on the Apple App Store for $5.99.

— Company offers access to award-winning processors for studios, artists, engineers and producers on a short-term, reduced-cost basis —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, July 7, 2009 — Waves Audio, a leading provider of digital signal processing software and hardware solutions, introduces the Waves Rental Plan, a new, easy way to access selected Waves bundles on a short-term basis. For tracking, mixing, mastering, restoration or live, whatever the sound field, leading audio professionals expect and require the very best signal processing available, and now with the new Waves Rental Plan, artists, engineers and producers can rent the exact Waves bundles they need to give their projects the extra edge. more

Summer Term Begins June 29

Pictured is Berkleemusic instructor and Ableton Live course author Loudon Stearns.

Berkleemusic, the online continuing education division of Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music, has updated their online Ableton Live curriculum (including Advanced Music Production with Ableton Live) to Live 8. The Advanced Music Production with Ableton Live course offers a progressive approach to recording, editing, mixing, and mastering using the Live 8 software. The program emphasizes exploration and experimentation, culminating with a final project in which students create a full-length song or a live performance tool.

“Basically, Ableton 8 is building on how much fun it is to use Live, which is my program of choice for composing and creating sound design,” says course author and instructor Loudon Stearns. Stearns is well known for his composition skills and live sound production, as well as music for radio jingles, and scores for industrial and independent films. “Live is a great tool for trying out new ideas. Because it was designed as a performance tool you can play with ideas and variations until it fits the client’s needs perfectly. In the course, I teach the processes that I use when composing, processes that are unique to Live.”

In addition to personalized chats and interaction in the virtual classroom, Advanced Music Production with Ableton Live offers many hours of instructional videos and a wide selection of screen shots. The Berkleemusic staff also designed new computerized interactive tools resembling Google maps with Zoom features and Pop-Up captions similar to those used by VH1. “It’s fun and today’s online student is already experienced with these interactive functions,” adds Stearns. “They want something that is dramatically different from the traditional classroom.”

By the completion of the course, students will have learned how to:

* Perform unique and intricate grooves easily with any MIDI controller.

* Master Live 8’s new groove and slicing features.

* Compose with rich harmonic ideas, never hitting a wrong note again.

* Perform on the computer as a musical instrument.

* Design any sound with Live’s wide array of synths and samplers.

* Create custom layered instruments with Drum and Instrument racks.

* Enhance productions with sound effects, including the Live 8 Corpus and Looper effects.

Loudon Stearns has a new Berkleemusic blog, new videos on the Berklee YouTube Channel, and a sample lesson from the course. To learn more, visit:

http://www.berkleemusic.com

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.

Leading Composer Gives an Insider’s Tour of New Products

HOLLYWOOD, APRIL 21, 2009 — EASTWEST, the industry leader in soundware development and distribution, is offering tutorials for its EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP “SILK” and “PIANOS” collections free for download on the company’s website. more