Zero-G introduces five new titles to its SoundSense Series: Street Beatz, LA Drums for Songwriters, Grime Scene, Old Skool House and Elektrolytic. In the spirit of the series, EASTWEST, exclusive U.S. distributor for Zero-G products, is helping to cost-effectively expand users’ libraries with these new collections that span various musical genres. more…

HOLLYWOOD, JUNE 5, 2008 — Harmonization of both vocals and brass has been made easier with Best Service’s Vielklang harmonization instrument, created by Z.Plane Development. EASTWEST, exclusive U.S. distributor of Best Service products, is helping to bring this cutting-edge harmonization technology to musicians, songwriters and producers.

Vielklang is able to create backing vocals and brass sections with up to four voices in a more musical way than possible with previous harmony processors. The software uses sophisticated voice-leading and harmony progression models to generate more natural and musical arrangements than producing plain parallel voicing. Vielklang is able to automatically detect the best harmony for the input melody and synthesizes up to four voices, allowing users to tweak the results to the best fit for their project rather than having to edit them from scratch.

“Vielklang lets users jump right into being creative rather than concerning themselves with parameters such as root note, scale and tuning frequency,” says Doug Rogers, president and CEO of EASTWEST. “The end result is a harmony that’s more musical and that users have the ability to completely modify and control.”

With Vielklang, users can easily modify melodies and single-voiced loops in terms of pitch and scale, as well as experiment with different harmonizations or chords triggered by different MIDI inputs. Each voice can also be adjusted for pitch correction, delay, timing humanization, timbre, volume, and pan. Vielklang also allows users to edit their harmonies and single pitches, control the playback speed of the harmonies generated, and convert the audio to MIDI.

Vielklang retails for $329.95. For more information and to hear sample demos, visit the EASTWEST website, www.soundsonline.com.

About EASTWEST

Since 1988, EASTWEST (soundsonline.com) has been dedicated to perpetual innovation and uncompromising quality, setting the industry standard as the #1 producer and distributor of sample CDs and virtual (software) instruments. With over 30 years’ experience in the audio industry, founder and producer Doug Rogers has the expertise in music production to understand the creative tools professional musicians need. The recipient of numerous gold and platinum records including Recording Engineer of the Year, and over 40 international awards, Rogers is featured in The Art of Digital Music: 56 Visionary Artists and Insiders Reveal Their Creative Secrets by David Battino and Kelli Richards.

In January 2006, EASTWEST purchased the legendary Cello (formally United-Western) Studios on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, re-naming it EASTWEST Studios. The 21,000 sq. ft. facility, redesigned by master designer Philipe Starck, houses five recording studios and is the world headquarters for EASTWEST.

LAS VEGAS, NV – Acoustical Engineer Gavin Haverstick was recently promoted to the newly created position of lead acoustical engineer at Auralex Acoustics, Inc. As a valued member of the Auralex staff since first joining the company in 2000, Haverstick started in the engineering department and later stepped into his role as Midwest regional sales manager. Haverstick will be in attendance at this year’s InfoComm show (Booth C4984) to officially introduce himself as lead acoustical engineer to the pro AV market.

In his new position, Haverstick is overseeing the research, development and testing for current and future products. His main focus lies in new product design, working in conjunction with acoustical consultants, as well as continuing to supervise large-scale projects. He is also responsible for writing technical white papers and giving presentations on Auralex’s products and acoustical theory. more…

Elkton, MD, June 5, 2008 — Renowned bassist Derek Jones is going the distance with Elixir™ Cables as he uses the company’s first non-string product for performances during Cirque du Soleil at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. Jones, who has worked with such artists as Sheila E., Crystal Gale, and Nickel Creek says that Elixir™ Cables are proving most beneficial.

Jones, who performs in a complicated staging area consisting of a 170-ton floating stage that moves sideways over 12 stories of open air, adds, “In having a moveable stage that rotates from above leaves our band with no real place on stage,” explains Jones. “This means tonal quality is that much more critical.”

“When first plugging in my new Elixir cable, my drummer asked, ‘What did you just do, it sounds great,’” says Jones. “Both of us looked at each other and couldn’t get over the exceptional sound that was being generated.”

Jones adds, “Ever since I began using Elixir Cables my bass has more tone in the mix without me ever having to touch my tone controls. My notes are clearer and the frequencies that are translated from my pick-ups are much richer.”

To date, Jones has not stopped using the Elixir™ Cable for his bass. “I love Elixir Strings, I love what they stand for and what they’re doing,” he says. “For Elixir Strings to come out with such a high quality cable is terrific.”

Featuring a patent-pending design, Elixir™ Cables delivers the most tonally transparent instrument signal. These innovative guitar cables offer the truest voice for your guitar by providing clearer high frequencies, and smoother, more balanced mids. The cables within the new line are available in lengths of 10, 15, 20, and 30’ (both right and straight angle jack plugs are available). Elixir™ Cables also features a unique combination of extreme durability and flexibility, with non-twist memory for superior

performance and easy, efficient use. The robust, branded plugs include custom grip housings for sure handling.

About Elixir® Strings

Elixir® Strings is the pioneer in coated string technology and is available in two string ‘flavors.’ Ultra-thin NANOWEB® Coating provides the bright tone and punch of uncoated strings, yet keeps their lively tone three to five times longer than ordinary strings. The thin coating is nearly undetectable – providing the feel of traditional strings. Elixir® Strings with original POLYWEB® Coating also sound great three to five times longer than ordinary strings, have a balanced tone with smooth response, feel comfortably smooth, and reduce finger squeak. Elixir® Strings are available in a full range of gauges for acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, banjo, and mandolin.

Today, Elixir® Strings are installed as original equipment by a growing list of discriminating electric guitar and bass manufacturers including Ibanez, Tom Anderson Guitarworks, Brian Moore Guitars, Carvin, Melancon Guitars as well as premium acoustic guitar luthiers such as Taylor Guitars, Santa Cruz Guitar Company, Alvarez-Yairi, Lakewood Guitars, RainSong Graphite Guitars, Carvin, and Goodall Guitars. Elixir® Strings are endorsed by popular artists such as Melissa Etheridge, Train, Dave Mason, Michael W. Smith, Jim Messina, Christopher Cross, Bob Seger, and Drowning Pool.

Elixir® Strings are manufactured by W.L. Gore & Associates, the company widely known for such innovations as GORE-TEX® fabrics. For more information, please visit www.elixirstrings.com.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, JUNE 5, 2008—Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, is now shipping its remote-controllable 6416m Mic Input Module and its companion products, the RCI Remote Control Interface and the MCS Mic Control Surface.

System designers and sound engineers have been awaiting the arrival of the 6416m, RCI and MCS. Those industry professionals who have had the opportunity to try out the new products have raved about the quality of the mic preamps and the flexibility of the remote control. Bernie Becker, monitor engineer for Neil Diamond, says, “To call the 6416m open, transparent, and clean is an understatement, let alone the possibilities of A-Net.”

With the addition of the eagerly anticipated mic pre, Aviom’s Pro64® Series offers a full range of possibilities as a digital network—flexibility combined with the audio performance and simplicity of an analog wire. Now the Pro64 digital audio network can take any combination of mic, line, or digital audio signals and move them effortlessly in real time, without compromises.

Aviom is the world leader and pioneer of personal monitor mixing technology with the popular Pro16® Series, as well as the exclusive developer of the revolutionary Pro64® Series of audio networking products. All Aviom products are powered by A-Net®, the company’s groundbreaking high-speed digital audio transmission protocol. Aviom products solve problems in a variety of different environments, including live sound reinforcement, audio recording studios, houses of worship, theater, broadcasting and post-production facilities and a host of commercial installations. Aviom’s entire line of high-quality professional audio products are designed and manufactured in the USA.

London, England, May 28, 2008 – James Lewis, one of the UK’s rising producers, engineers, mixers and songwriters in genres ranging from indie rock to dance, continues to choose Avastor’s HDX-800 triple interface drives for tracking via Pro Tools. Working with such artists as Arctic Monkeys, The Pistolas and Simon Webbe, whose single “Ride The Storm” was produced and mixed by Lewis and chosen as the main title track for Fantastic Four: Rise of Silver Surfer, it’s no wonder why Lewis required a drive that would outlast the competition. more…

LAS VEGAS, NV- Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, continues its fight against counterfeiting by identifying its products with a unique hologram of the Neutrik name and logo, guaranteeing an authentic Neutrik product. In addition to the hologram on its products, Neutrik also includes an authenticity seal on its individual and carton packaging. Neutrik will be showcasing its full-line of connectivity products, including samples of its new branded hologram, at this year’s InfoComm show, Booth C3657. more…

HOUSTON, TEXAS, MAY 30, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems is helping the video production crew of Houston’s Metropolitan Baptist Church stay connected. Clear-Com recently provided the busy team with Clear-Com Party-line intercom systems and CellCom10® digital wireless system, which formed the communication backbone for the church’s many band concerts, dramatic productions and weekly services.

When Metropolitan Baptist Church, commonly known as the Met, added video production services to its Sunday mass, its crew faced intercommunication challenges. Wired intercom and headset systems were limiting the staff’s mobility and communication throughout the 2,600-seat facility. Clear-Com, the leading global provider of professional communication solutions for broadcast, live performance, government and commercial markets, was able to provide the solution.

“We had put a ton of wired beltpacks everywhere because we had people running around through the facility, but still we needed more mobility,” says Met Technical Arts Associate Mychal John Maltbie. “Adding the CellCom10 wireless system was a seamless transition. It can interface with up to two Partyline stations right into the CellCom station.

The church has begun its initial installation with three CellCom wireless beltpacks and a single antenna. “We have a room that seats 2,600 people, and our CellCom users can walk anywhere within that venue and still have coverage,” he says. “However, we’re going to expand the system so we can go anywhere in the building.” That expansion will include another CellCom antenna and more beltpacks.

The Met’s Partyline system includes 12 stations, three of which are at camera positions. All but two of the stations are two-channel capable, with four-channel stations in the upper production room and front-of-house locations.

Turnover is an ever-present fact of life for church production crews, and Maltbie credits the simplicity of the Party-line user interface with helping new crew members come up to speed quickly. “Intercom use is one of the first things you teach people. With this system, it takes five minutes and they’ve got it.”

Maltbie is confident that with Clear-Com, the Met’s video production staff will be able to tackle whatever new production challenges it faces in the future including the task of adding a satellite campus 15 minutes away from its main location.

“Depending on the level of interaction we have with that campus, we might end up going with a matrix solution for our intercom setup at that venue,” Maltbie explains. “At that point we might have a reason to start using even more of the CellCom beltpack features.”

Clear-Com has just begun shipping its latest version of CellCom10, enhanced with new features and functionality including vibration alerts, which allows the user to be alerted when the headset is removed from the ear, as well as a remote battery monitoring display and remote microphone kill control, both of which are available from the basestation.

ABOUT CLEAR-COM

Clear-Com®, a brand of the Vitec Group plc, is the global leader of professional communication solutions for broadcast, live performance, military, government and commercial markets. For more than 40 years, Clear-Com’s signature products such as Encore Party-line, Eclipse Digital Matrix, CellCom®/FreeSpeak® Digital Wireless and IP Communications systems have revolutionized broadcast stations, production trucks, houses of worship and performance venues. Recognizing Clear-Com for its history of intercom innovation, production teams around the world achieve ubiquitous communication with products to promote easy interoperability and global connectivity. More information can be found at www.clearcom.com.

ABOUT THE VITEC GROUP PLC

The Vitec Group plc is acknowledged as a global leader in the supply of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries and has established a reputation for technical excellence and superior engineering along with an astute business strategy which has seen it grow by acquisition. Innovation is a cornerstone of the Group’s activities and the organization is committed to a policy of continuous product development. With revenues (2007) of $546m (£274m) and over 2200 employees world-wide, its products are distributed in almost 100 countries, through a strong, fully-resourced distribution network or direct to the end user or corporate customer. More information can be found at www.vitecgroup.com.

WEST CHESTER, PA, MAY 30, 2008— Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, proudly announces the promotion of Kim Treanor to Marketing & Corporate Communications Specialist. Previously, Treanor served as Executive Assistant to President and CEO Carl Bader. In her new position, Treanor is responsible for coordinating and communicating Aviom’s message worldwide. more…

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, JUNE 18, 2008—Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport technology, A-Net®, announces its new Sales & Technical Training Program. To kick off the initiative at this year’s InfoComm show (InfoComm Booth C4175), Aviom’s Consultant Liaison and Training Manager Jeff Lange will lead two manufacturer’s training sessions: Audio Distribution Applications with Aviom’s Pro16® Series and Audio Networking with Aviom’s Pro64® Series. In addition, Aviom will run an Audio Distribution & Networking Solutions for Houses of Worship course each day in the Technologies for Worship Pavilion. more…