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Los Angeles, CA (August 6, 2008) – OBEDIA, the leading provider of computer recording training and support, announced today a promotional partnership with IK Multimedia to offer the AmpliTube 2 Duo software, free. This offer is available to new and existing OBEDIA members between, August 1st 2008 and September 30th 2008, limit one per customer.

Through September 30th, 2008, new and existing OBEDIA members will have the opportunity to receive a free AmpliTube® 2 Duo, guitar amp and FX software as part of a promotional partnership between IK Multimedia and OBEDIA. OBEDIA currently offers training and support for Apple Logic, Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, Digidesign Pro Tools, and other popular computer recording software platforms.

OBEDIA Co-Founder Jayce Murphy says, “OBEDIA is about empowering musicians to reach their creative goals through their use of technology. Our team of experts is helping musicians everywhere get the most out of their gear. This excellent quality plug in greatly increase the music making potential of our customers DAW systems, and we’re excited at this opportunity to creatively empower them even further by partnering with IK Multimedia on this promotion.”

“IK’s philosophy has always been ‘Musicians First’,” says Gary Kerzner, Managing Director of IK Multimedia. “We are dedicated to helping musicians find easy and affordable ways to create their music, and we are very pleased to be working with OBEDIA- who provide the technology, training and support most musicians need to realize their full creative potential”

AmpliTube 2 DUO is a special limited version of AmpliTube 2, which is a complete guitar amp modeling solution and effects powerhouse with ultra accurate models of the most sought-after gear, with the ability to mix and match separate components to build personalized amps and craft unique tones. Extremely easy to use, AmpliTube has been used in recording countless albums, video games, film scores and Grammy® award-winning productions. Registering AmpliTube 2 DUO also qualifies musicians for special “crossgrade” discounted prices on AmpliTube 2, ARC System, StompIO (floor controller and audio interface for guitarists/bassists) and the entire range of IK Multimedia music production tools.

More details here: http://www.obedia.com/Amplitube.cfm

StageGear Is Answer to Saddleback’s Prayers

Innovative Case Manufacturer Provides Complete Solutions, Personal Attention

Saddleback Church’s active, purpose-driven congregation sponsors many live events that include great music. In addition to hosting events at its headquarters in Lake Forest, California, and its other Southern California locations in San Clemente, Irvine, and Corona, the church sponsors events at a number of regional campus churches. This means storing lots of expensive equipment in trucks and trailers and hauling it to an assortment of venues. Safely transporting and conveniently deploying all that mobile gear presented a big challenge, and Saddleback wanted the best available protection for its investment.

The church found its solution when it discovered StageGear, a company whose 25 years of experience and dedication to service enables it to provide the right equipment case with the right features for each client, including an industry-leading warranty and rigorous quality assurance.

“We use many different StageGear cases,” observes Saddleback technical director Greg Baker, who oversees the church’s audio, video, and lighting teams. “We use StageGear work boxes, cable trunks, and racks, including many rolling, portable racks. We also bought a great computer case and a couple of cases for motorized TV lifts. StageGear even built several custom cases designed for our specific needs.”

With StageGear, you’re not just buying cases, you’re building a relationship with a company that works hard for you. “StageGear as been great to work with,” says Baker. “Their customer service is excellent, and they make all cases, even the custom cases, quickly. [StageGear founder and president] Bob Blackhurst gave us a full solution and continues to help us through new projects.”

Of course, in the end, what matters the most is quality. “The cases are the sturdiest I have used,” insists Baker, “and the designs are well thought through. Furthermore, I cannot beat the price for a case of their quality. StageGear does top quality work.”

About StageGear

Located in Corona, California, StageGear, Inc., manufactures quality equipment cases with extraordinary standard features, including a choice of three finishes, as well as offering custom solutions to precisely match customer needs. Every StageGear case receives a hand-checked, 21-point quality-assurance process, carried out by a single technician, before it leaves the factory, and the company provides outstanding customer service. The all-new lineup of StageGear cases is available now. Please visit http://www.stagegear.com for more information.

NEW YORK – Solid State Logic’s Duality SuperAnalogue™ console has set the standard for large format console design by combining SSL’s signature analogue sound and signal path with sophisticated workstation control. SSL has sold 80 Duality consoles worldwide. Duality’s unique hybrid design is making it the console of choice for major recording studios and educational facilities seeking the purity of SSL’s renowned sonics and proven DAW control capabilities. more…

Propellerhead Announces Three New Software Bundles for Reason

Reason Premium Edition, Studio Combo & Rhythm Combo

Stockholm, Sweden (August 5, 2008) – Propellerhead announced today that it is releasing three new software bundles—Reason Premium Edition, Studio Combo, and Rhythm Combo—great bang-for-the-buck options for music producers. The bundles will roll out in early August in Europe and later in the month in North America.

Reason Premium Edition

The Reason Premium Edition includes a full version of Reason, bundled together with the four complete Hypersampled ReFills—Reason Drum Kits, Reason Pianos, Abbey Road Keyboards and Reason Electric Bass sound libraries—at a great price. The Reason Premium Edition is the perfect package for those new to Reason who want the full arsenal of sounds from the Propellerhead Hypersampled ReFills library. Using the Propellerhead Hypersampling technology, users have the freedom to combine Reason’s synths, arpeggiators, samplers and effects with the powerful sounding ReFills for nearly endless sonic possibilities.

Propellerhead Studio Combo

The Propellerhead Studio Combo bundles the four Hypersampled Reason sound libraries—Reason Drum Kits, Reason Pianos, Abbey Road Keyboards and Reason Electric Bass ReFills—in one package, at a very affordable price. These ReFills have an organic sound that fits any production—from pop, rock, indie and reggae to hip-hop, R&B, jazz and electronica.

Propellerhead Rhythm Combo

The Propellerhead Rhythm Combo bundles the Reason Drum Kits and Reason Electric Bass ReFills into one package. The Rhythm Combo appeals to Reason users that want lively, realistic acoustic drums and natural, organic sounding bass. For those new to Hypersampled ReFills, this is the perfect starting package: a complete rhythm section with electric bass and acoustic drums, the foundation for all styles of music.

Pricing and Availability

Bundle Expected Street Price

Reason Premium Edition $599/€499

Studio Combo $299/€249

Rhythm Combo $149/€149

All three packages will be available in Europe and Asia on August 5, 2008 and in North America on August 25, 2008.

About Reason

The award winning Reason software has become a mainstay for sound creation in today’s recording studios. An all-in-one music production environment, Reason comes in the shape of a classic studio rack, packed with gear: samplers, analog synths, graintable synth, vocoder, mixer, step time drum machine, arpeggiator, compressors, EQ and effects—as many of each as your computer can handle. A real-time multitrack sequencer provides full control over every detail, to create and edit music quickly and intuitively. Included with Reason is a complete soundbank containing sounds, loops, patches and grooves for all styles of music.

About Propellerhead Software

Propellerhead Software is a privately owned company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Formed in 1994, Propellerhead has created some of the most innovative new music software (ReBirth, ReCycle and Reason) and technology standards, including ReWire and the REX file format, which are used extensively in all kinds of music production. Propellerhead’s ReBirth application was the first virtual emulation of vintage analog gear—a trend that now dominates music software. www.propellerheads.se

Nashville, TN, August 5, 2008 — Avastor, a leading manufacturer of ultimate storage solutions for audio/video professionals, recently showed its support for the audio industry by donating its HDX800 and SDX1000 hard drives for a prize draw at the Audio Masters Golf Tournament, coordinated by the Nashville Chapter of AES. more…

LAKEWOOD, NJ – 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.

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 CRYSTALLIZED TM – 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…

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Auralex Acoustics, the leader in sound control solutions, recently scored an A+ from Chicago’s Flashpoint Academy when the company outfitted the College’s new Recording Arts Suites with its best-selling acoustical treatment products. more…

Burbank, CA, July 29, 2008 – Avastor HDX hard drives are the first choice for Chace Productions, a full-service audio post-production facility located in Burbank, California. Chace relies on the Avastor drives when digitizing audio archive material from a variety of sources including: magnetic sound film, analog tape and early digital audio formats. more…

Hollywood, CA – July 2008… In what may well prove to be the biggest movie of summer 2008, the forthcoming August 1st Universal Pictures release of Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor marks the third film in the Mummy franchise. Staring Brendan Fraser, who reprises his role as explorer Rick O’Connell, the film’s soundtrack was composed by Randy Edelman, winner of 10 BMI Film Music Awards and was mixed and engineered by music scoring mixer Elton Ahi. Collectively, Edelman and Ahi have created a dazzling soundtrack to director Rob Cohen’s breath-taking onscreen visuals—and it was accomplished using Q10 reference monitors from Equator Audio Research. more…