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Press Releases For : February 19, 2010
In this first volume of our Ambius series, we focus on the dark, the cryptic, the unnatural and the subliminal, in the form of unearthly angelic bell tones and demoniacally corrupt signals filtering through the void. This massive collection of ambiences, drones, pads and evolving “synth” leads was hand-crafted using only organic field and instrument recordings. We used a variety of custom techniques to blend, warp, shape and layer the sounds, taking them from the realm of the known into that of the very unknown. The instruments you’ll find in this collection range from simple, clean, tonal leads to compound, constantly moving sound-scapes and textures. more…
Press Releases For : February 18, 2010
 CEntrance DACport (on right) DACport Anniversary Special, Endorsers from Leno and Letterman Chicago - February 18, 2010 - CEntrance, Inc., manufacturer of low-latency audio drivers and portable USB audio products MicPort Pro(tm), AxePort Pro(tm) and DACport(tm), is celebrating its 10th year in business. CEntrance started in 2000 offering design services to audio manufacturers. The Company has since developed an impressive client list, ranging from Alesis to Zoom. In 2006 CEntrance began selling Windows audio drivers and a year later became a hardware manufacturer. The company’s free ‘Latency Test Utility’ software is used to evaluate audio equipment worldwide. “I’ve used the CEntrance Latency Test Utility in all my audio interface tests for years,” says Martin Walker of UK’s Sound on Sound magazine. more…
Majority of Winning Projects Completed on SSL Consoles OXFORD, UK – Solid State Logic congratulates the artists that took home the awards at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards ceremony and thanks them for creating the music that captures the world. SSL is extremely proud that 27 of the 33 winning projects involved artists, producers or engineers who often work in SSL equipped studios. more…
Albuquerque, NM – February 2010… When it comes to TV and film production, New Mexico is on a roll—so much so that Albuquerque was named “best place in the U.S. for film production” by Moviemaker Magazine. With so much activity in the surrounding area, it should come as no surprise that Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) offers courses to help students prepare for meaningful careers in the field. In an effort to provide their charges with the experience they’ll need to be competitive, CNM field production crews learn about sound acquisition using the same equipment as seasoned pros do; and that’s precisely why they work with wireless microphone technology from Lectrosonics. more…
One producer and one artist will be crowned “Kang of All Battles” and each receive $30,000 in cash & prizes New York, New York - (February 17, 2010) – Beat Kangz Electronics, innovators in music production systems, have partnered up with multi-platinum Grammy award-winning producer Rockwilder to bring you the ultimate beat battle, “Kang of All Battles!” Rockwilder is looking for the hottest new producer who can bang that Thang, and the next superstar artist who can bring the heat on Beat Thang tracks. more…
 Penteo PostPro(tm) Desktop unit Desktop and Rackmount Versions for Film, TV, and Internet Penteo(r) Surround, creator of the new industry standard for the conversion of stereo audio to optimum quality 5.1 Surround Sound, is introducing two new products: the Penteo PostPro(tm) Desktop and Penteo PostPro(tm) Rackmount units. Unlike previous attempts to create 5.1 audio, Penteo works by “panorama slicing”(tm) the stereo mix into its original left-to-right components, then re-maps those components into their respective positions in a 5.1 field. Because Penteo does not alter any phase components or levels, the resulting 5.1 mix flawlessly downmixes back to the original stereo. more…
Press Releases For : February 17, 2010
Another Exceptional Mixer For The Demanding Mobile Or Club DJ Featuring A Vast Array Of Traditional/USB Channels & Connectivity For DJing Or Recording In Real-time The RM.416 is the latest in Stanton’s RM (Rack Mount) series of mixers. Stanton, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, has created an exceptional mixer for the most demanding mobile or club DJ. With four channels coupled with two microphone channels—in addition to a vast array of traditional connectivity—the RM.416 features a USB connection for either playing music from your favorite application or recording your mix in real-time. Additionally, the RM.416 offers a subwoofer output with built-in crossover control, minimizing the need for an external crossover while maintaining the ability to adjust the output to perfectly match your sound system. more…
March Program Details Set With Seven Top Producers & Engineers The METAlliance is presenting the first METAlliance Academy event on March 20 & 21 in Hollywood at the historic studios in the Capitol Records tower. “In Session with The Guys,” attendees will record and mix with the METAlliance founders in live sessions. By special arrangement, The METAlliance Academy will occupy Capitol Studios for the entire weekend. Video commentaries are now available on the METAlliance website. more…
Press Releases For : February 16, 2010
Award Recognizes Jenkins’ Contribution to the Industry OXFORD, UK – Solid State Logic is pleased to announce that Chris Jenkins, SSL design guru and director of commercial applications, has won the Music Producers Guild Unsung Hero Award. The award ceremony took place at Cafe de Paris, London, on February 11, 2010. The Unsung Hero Award puts the spotlight on those individuals who have quietly yet dramatically contributed to the music industry at large. more…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 2010: TransAudio Group, the worldwide distributor of Daking gear has announced a limited time rebate offer effective February 8, 2010 through April 8, 2010. This offer, of up to $100 off, is valid on select Daking high-end analog signal processors purchased from authorized U.S. resellers. There has never been a better time to upgrade your signal path with the unmistakable fidelity of Geoff Daking’s inventions, designed and manufactured in the tradition of the great analog console manufacturers like Trident, Neve and API. Together with Daking’s surprisingly reasonable price tag and excellent product support, there is no better value in the high-end pro audio industry today. more…
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