New York, NY - July 2008… Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is, unquestionably, one of rap and hip-hop music’s most prolific talents. In addition to his marquee status as a performer, Diddy is also an accomplished record producer, actor, and all-around entrepreneur. He oversees his Warner Music Group-affiliated Bad Boy Records and also serves as producer of MTV’s Making the Band. Daddy’s House Recording Studio—located in the heart of midtown Manhattan—is the private production facility where a huge percentage of Diddy’s musical efforts take shape. This is a cutting edge studio in every sense of the word, and among its most recent acquisitions is a pair of Q15 studio reference monitors from Equator Audio Research. more…

Composer Duane Neillson Creates Original Music With Propellerhead Reason For The Emmy Award-Nominated Sitcom, “Everybody Hates Chris”

Composer/musical creator Duane Neillson is the man behind the music on hit TV shows including “Dr. Phil”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “Insider”, “Rachael Ray”, and a host of other productions for CBS/Paramount and Warner Brothers. But it wasn’t that long ago, four years to be exact, that he was toiling away at a day job and dreaming of a career in music. Neillson finally took the leap, trading an office cubicle for a full-time music career. As a long-time Reason devotee, Neillson used the software solely to create music for the Emmy Award-nominated sitcom, “Everybody Hates Chris”, allowing him the flexibility, and the inspiration, to create under what are often deadline-driven conditions.

“I chose Reason for “EHC” specifically because of my ability to tailor the synths and loops to match the theme and musical decade of the show, which is ‘80s Hip-Hop and R&B tracks. Sometimes I’ll get a call or an email at the end of the day, and the producers will need an idea, or more often a few different ideas, for first thing in the morning. And it isn’t a problem. The volume of choices available to me within Reason, even before taking into consideration the thousands of Refill packages, is pretty amazing! Reason does the job perfectly. Even using the mastering suite within Reason helps me get that fat, funky hard edge, which I couldn’t get from any other music applications that I use. And Reason really is an inspirational tool, as well.”

Neillson cites a host of other features in Reason that help streamline his burgeoning musical tasks. “What I love most, other than sound quality, is having total recall; the ability to automate basically everything and with Reason and specifically, the ease of use and ReWire integration with my main host recording applications. And even though my tracks are fairly sparse, they can become heavily processed with effects, e.g., compression, EQ, reverb, delay, etc., so Reason’s CPU efficiency is invaluable.”

Propellerhead ReFills figure significantly into his work, be it Reason Strings, Reason Pianos or Reason Drums. Neillson says his favorite Reason rack device has to be the Dr. Rex loop player. “I’ve literally done entire cues, with almost nothing else. I do my drums, bass, key/synth, horns, guitars, vocal snippets, scratching, whatever it is. That’s where I tend to start at least for the music I do for “EHC”. A lot of the time, I might go back and play the parts on a similar sounding synth or live instrument, but in most cases, it’s 95% Dr. Rex for the initial creation, and very often the final product.”

For more on Duane Neillson, and to sample some of his musical compositions, go to:

http://www.myspace.com/duaneneillson.

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 ReBirth program was the first virtual emulation of vintage analog gear—a trend that now dominates music software. www.propellerheads.se

CAMBRIDGE, UK, JULY 16, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a brand of The Vitec Group and global leader of professional communication solutions for broadcast, live performance, military, government and commercial markets, continues to expand its international reach by selecting Danmon and Soundware as its new distributors for the Scandinavian market. Clear-Com’s move to broaden its scope within Scandinavia will now extend well beyond Norway, where the company has already been making inroads. Through Danmon’s and Soundware’s efforts, targeting broadcast and the live/industrial markets respectively, Clear-Com will increase its customer base to include Sweden and Denmark. more…

AUDIO AGENT AND ROYER MICROPHONES ATTACK NORTHEAST

– Sales and Marketing Organization Named Exclusive Northeastern US Sales Representatives for Industry-Leading Ribbon Microphone Brand –

Audio Agent has been named exclusive sales representatives for the northeastern US by Royer Labs. The industry-leading ribbon microphone manufacturer appointed Audio Agent to increase contact with its current dealer network and expand further into the live sound market.

“I’ve been a strong advocate of Royer mics ever since I started selling them in New York 10 years ago,” exclaimed Blue Wilding, Audio Agent’s Eastern US Sales Manager. “Royer mics are indispensable when recording instruments or room ambience, giving you an undeniably clear, natural, punchy sound. And with Royer’s stellar reputation in the industry, it’s a privilege to be representing products of this caliber.”

Royer mics have become legendary throughout the high-end recording community and are universally praised for their sound and craftsmanship by the industry’s top professionals. With the recent release of the even more durable Live Series ribbons (live versions of their R-121, R-122 and SF-24 models), Royer is bringing its trademark clarity to the live sound market.

“The new opportunities in live sound were a large factor in our decision to go with an independent rep firm,” explained John Jennings, Royer VP Sales and Marketing. “We didn’t make this decision lightly, but knew we had to be proactive as possible to launch these new products. We feel Audio Agent understands our company and shares our passion for recording. They’ll get the word out.”

Since its formation in 2006, Audio Agent LLC has fast become one of the audio and music products industry’s leading sales and marketing firms. The company—headquartered near Seattle, Wash., with offices in Los Angeles and New York—is comprised of a team of industry veterans including David Christenson, Erik Hanson, Jeremy Stappard, Tom Menrath, Justin Marx, Blue Wilding and Danny Brant. Audio Agent is a regional distributor for N-Tune in North America; manufacturer’s representatives for Royer, Blue Sky, Toft Audio Designs, Joe Meek, Studio Projects and Secrets of the Pros in select East and West Coast territories; and Symetrix audio products in Latin America. Additionally, Audio Agent’s Creative Services division,

3dB Creative, serves as advertising and marketing consultants for companies including Mackie, Native Instruments, N-Tune, Stanton, the PMI Group, Roland, and more. Visit

www.audio-agent.com to discover how Audio Agent provides “sales and marketing for a musical world.”

Buena Park, CA – July 15, 2008… Orin L. Watkins, III, better known within the music and sound industries as Lee, passed away at the age of 57 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. In 2000, Watkins was diagnosed with Pseudo Myxoma Peritonei, a very uncommon tumor, and he had been battling the condition ever since. At 9:00 AM on July 12, 2008, he lost the long battle. Watkins was, most certainly, a fighter and he will be missed by many people. more…

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – WAV Mastering, a professional audio CD mastering studio, located in Limerick, Ireland, recently turned to Auralex Acoustics, Inc. to pull off a sound act. The industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, recently assisted WAV Mastering with balancing the sound waves in its studio space, through its state-of-the-art acoustical treatments.

The room’s unique architecture, featuring a prevalent amount of stone and glass work, as well as a wooden pitched ceiling, presented several acoustical challenges. Auralex suggested several movable products as an efficient way to address the these issues while giving the space the flexibility to open up the sound and create a tighter, more modified sound, when needed. more…

Brings professional quality to multimedia and mobile applications

Westlake Village, CA (July 15, 2008) – ADAM Audio is now shipping the new A5 Powered Monitor in the US market. Built on the heritage of ADAM’s professional studio monitors, the A5 is designed for multimedia listening, mobile recording, broadcast, and surround applications. It features a compact size, three attractive finishes, and an affordable price point of $699 per pair.

Powered by 2×25W on-board amplifiers, the A5 combines ADAM’s renowned ART (Accelerated Ribbon Technology) folded ribbon tweeter with a 5” woofer constructed of a carbon fiber and Rohacell® sandwich. The front of the A5 sports dual ports for surprising low frequency response down to 55Hz (can be extended to 31Hz with the addition of the new compact Sub7 subwoofer), metal grills for added durability, as well as power and gain controls. The rear panel includes balanced XLR jacks, unbalanced RCA jacks, and a new development by ADAM called Stereolink. This new technology connects speakers with input and output jacks allowing the user the option to control the overall volume of the system from any one speaker’s gain control, making the A5 a flexible desktop audio system.

The A5 comes in a choice of traditional ADAM matte black ($699 pr) or new glossy “piano” finishes in black or white ($769 pr). Optional wedge-like stands enhance desktop use by allowing the A5 to be positioned at an upward angle. In addition to desktop audio recording applications, the A5 is well suited to mobile and broadcast applications, surround set-ups, and multimedia uses such as gaming and home audio.

For more information visit ADAM Audio at www.adam-audio.com

AUDIO AGENT APPOINTED NATIONAL SALES MANAGERS FOR

SECRETS OF THE PROS INSTRUCTIONAL DVDs

– Sales and Marketing Organization Helps Industry-Leading Instructional DVD Series

Reach More Aspiring Musicians, Engineers and Producers –

Audio Agent LLC has been appointed as US national sales management and NE sales representatives for industry-leading instructional DVD creators Secrets of the Pros, Inc. Founded by musician/engineer Ken Walden in 2004, Secrets of the Pros reveals expert audio production, music recording and performance techniques in a series of best-selling DVDs.

“There are dozens of instructional videos on the market for aspiring engineers and producers, but none of them are as comprehensive and helpful as the Secrets of the Pros series DVDs,” offered Tom Menrath, Audio Agent’s VP of Brand Management. “I’ve known and respected (Secrets of the Pros founder) Ken Walden for years, and he’s taken great care to distill his accumulated knowledge into these ‘best-in-class’ videos.”

“Like never before, the tools required to make well-produced recordings are available to just about anyone”, explained Walden. “However, most people have a limited knowledge of the tried-and-true techniques used by most top engineers. With Secrets of the Pros, we explain these fundamentals in ways that our viewers understand. Now, Audio Agent will help us take the next step, raising awareness for our videos and helping them reach a wider audience.”

The first Secrets of the Pros DVD title, Modern Recording and Mixing, was released in 2004 to universal acclaim. The subsequent Pro Tools DVDs Volume 1, 2 & 3 offer quick, affordable ways to learn to use Pro Tools like a pro. The most recent release, Master Drummer: featuring Dennis Chambers, takes viewers into a world-class studio with one of the most talented drummer / bass players alive. It’s a title that any musician should watch.

Since its formation in 2006, Audio Agent LLC has fast become one of the audio and music products industry’s leading sales and marketing firms. The company—headquartered near Seattle, Wash., with offices in Los Angeles and New York—is comprised of a team of industry veterans including David Christenson, Erik Hanson, Jeremy Stappard, Tom Menrath, Justin Marx, Blue Wilding and Danny Brant. Audio Agent is a regional distributor for N-Tune in North America; manufacturer’s representatives for Royer, Blue Sky, Toft Audio Designs, Joe Meek, Studio Projects and Secrets of the Pros in select East and West Coast territories; and Symetrix audio products in Latin America. Additionally, Audio Agent’s Creative Services division,

3dB Creative, serves as advertising and marketing consultants for companies including Mackie, Native Instruments, N-Tune, Stanton, the PMI Group, Roland, and more. Visit

www.audio-agent.com to discover how Audio Agent provides “sales and marketing for a musical world.”

San Diego, CA - July 2008… Equator Audio Research, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of highly accurate studio reference monitors for mission critical recording applications, is pleased to announce the company’s new Q18S subwoofer is now shipping. Designed with the same level of painstaking attention to detail as the entire Equator product line, the new Q18S sub bass system is the ideal complement to Equator Audio’s Q Series studio reference monitors and is a ‘must have’ studio component for those facilities recording sound for picture, where low frequency effects (LFE) are so critical to a project. more…

Protection and convenience for the leading wireless MIDI/USB system

Champlain, NY (July 10, 2008) – CME is now offering a free case with the purchase of their leading WIDI X8 Wireless MIDI/USB system. These custom leather cases feature cut-outs so all controls and ports can be freely accessed as well as a built-in clip to secure the WIDI X8 to a stand for stationary use or a belt for mobile use on stage.

Acting as a MIDI/USB wireless transmitter and receiver simultaneously, the WIDI X-8 is a great way to clean up long MIDI cable runs or extend USB connections. Communicating over a wireless 2.4GHz ISM license-free band up to a market-leading 262 feet, the WIDI X8 provides 64 available MIDI channels for the home, studio or stage.

The Mac/PC/Stand-alone WIDI X-8 comes with two identical MIDI/USB devices that operate in four different ways depending on the users needs. First, each unit can work independently as a stand-alone USB to MIDI interface. With both units in MIDI/RF mode, a keyboard or MIDI controller can be wirelessly connected to rack modules, samplers, or other keyboards – great for use on stage. With both units in USB/RF mode, USB data is transmitted between devices, allowing wireless communication between two computers in different areas of the home or studio. Put one unit in USB/RF mode and the other in MIDI/RF mode and you have a wireless interface to connect a keyboard or MIDI controller to a computer.

The WIDI X-8 is available for $259 MSRP. See dealer for details on free case offer.

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