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G-Sonique release PULTRONIC EQ-50M Mid-Range vacuum tube equalizer VST

HC News | July 30, 2014

G-Sonique PULTRONIC EQ-50M Mid-Range vacuum tube equalizer

After big success of Pultronic EQ-110P, few years later we noticed there is still something missing. While EQ-110P was perfect for adding deep analog bass and treble color to your mixes, we think you still need tool that can add unique vintage color also to your mid-range.

So we opened our analog laboratory again, and after precious development, new mid-rande Pultronic EQ-50M is here.

If you need to add some more presence/analog color to mid frequencies, or you are thinking your tracks sounds still empty it is right time to choose one of 6 mid range vacuum tubes.

One of know benefit of analog equalizers comparing to sterile digital EQs is that you can make some frequencies more „visible“ in mix just with adding few db of boost, example you can achieve same result (psychoacustical boost) like 2db of digital EQ by boosting only 0.5db with analog EQ, because of more color, saturation and harmonics. This can be perfect feature if your mixes are almost peaking at 0db but still has empty mid sound.

TOP FEATURES:

Peak module with 6 selectable vacuum tubes: 12AX7 Tube, Classic tube, Warm tube, Class A Tube,Vintage tube , Dirty vintage tube in frequency range 400hz – 5 kHz
boost and bandwidth knob

Dip (cut) module with frequency range 300hz – 6kHz, with boost and bandwidth knob

Vacuum tube drive module: with on/off switch and warmth, saturation drive, brilliance knobs for modeling sound of main (output amp) vacuum tube, to add more fatness/warm to overall sound.

Input and Output knob volume for more/less analog drive (more input = more saturated sound)

Product page: http://www.g-sonique.com/pultronic50pvacuumtube-equaliser-vst.html

Standard price: 22.90 Eur

Introductory price for first 100 cusomers: 12.90 Eur

Bedell Guitars Partners with REVERB

HC News | July 30, 2014

Bedell Guitars and REVERB come together to support the BamaGreen Project and sustainably produce guitars. Bend, OR (July 30, 2014) – Bedell Guitars is dedicated to creating beautiful musical instruments that delight the senses but also keep the forests t...

Bedell Guitars and REVERB come together to support the BamaGreen Project and sustainably produce guitars.

Bend, OR (July 30, 2014) – Bedell Guitars is dedicated to creating beautiful musical instruments that delight the senses but also keep the forests thriving for generations to come. All the woods used live up to the standards set by the Bedell Tonewood Certification Project Principles. One of the main tenets of that principle is that all woods used are fully compliant with CITES and Lacey and comply with the laws of the country of harvest.

“Bedell Guitars is dedicated to building guitars with woods that are sustainable as well as legally and ethically sourced. With the work that REVERB is doing with the Lacey act and helping touring musicians minimize their impact on the environment it was a natural and easy partnership to create,” said Tom Bedell, Founder and Head Hippie of Bedell Guitars.

Bedell Guitars and REVERB are dedicated to providing options for guitar players that are environmentally conscious. The Bedell Earthsong proves it is possible to create a guitar with incredible tone while honoring a complete commitment to forest stewardship. Using only American harvested woods; a salvaged Sitka spruce soundboard, Western bigleaf maple back and sides, an Eastern hard rock maple neck and a walnut fretboard, bridge and peghead overlay, Bedell craftsmen have achieved unparalleled tone and projection.

“It’s amazing what Bedell Guitars is doing to lead the charge on sustainably produced instruments and how transparent they are with the wood they are sourcing. As a musician and as an environmentalist, I am so happy and excited to see a company like this turning the tide on how guitars are being made!” said Adam Gardner, Co-Founder of REVERB and guitarist of the band Guster.

This summer Bedell Guitars has teamed up with REVERB in support of their collaboration with Dave Matthews Band, the BamaGreen Project. Since 2005, REVERB has been making Dave Matthews Band’s tours more sustainable, backstage and through fan engagement. The Farm-To-Family program collects fan donations to purchase local, organic farm products for donation to local food banks. In 2014, the program has this far raised over $77,000 to support local agriculture and fight hunger. Bedell Guitars has donated a Coffee House Dreadnought and 1964 Dreadnought that has been signed by Dave Matthews and serves as grand prizes for those who participate in the Farm-To-Family program.

To read more about Bedell Guitar’s Seed-to-Song store visit www.bedellguitars.com. To visit a REVERB eco-village and learn more visit www.reverb.org.

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Bedell Guitars:
Launched in 1964 and after a four-decade hiatus, Bedell Guitars re-launched in 2009 and is located in Bend, Oregon sourcing rare and special tonewoods, designing instruments and working with exceptionally talented craftspeople. Driven by passion, the company prides itself in its respect and reverence for the connection between the woods of its forests and music to create unique and quality guitars. For more information about Bedell Guitars: visit, www.bedellguitars.com.

REVERB:
Deeply rooted within the music and environmental communities, REVERB is a 501(c)(3) environmental organization dedicated to educating and engaging musicians and their fans to take action toward a more sustainable future. Founded in 2004 by environmentalist Lauren Sullivan and her musician husband, Guster guitarist/vocalist Adam Gardner, REVERB has greened more than 150 major tours including Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Maroon 5, fun., Linkin Park and Jason Mraz. www.reverb.org

MOTU announces three new high-end audio interfaces

HC News | July 30, 2014

NEW 1248, 8M, AND 16A AUDIO INTERFACES OFFER THUNDERBOLT, MIXING, AND AUDIO NETWORKING CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Monday, July 28, 2014. MOTU has announced three new Thunderbolt™ audio interfaces with complementary I/O configurations, A/D/A conversion with very high ...

NEW 1248, 8M, AND 16A AUDIO INTERFACES OFFER THUNDERBOLT, MIXING, AND AUDIO NETWORKING

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Monday, July 28, 2014. MOTU has announced three new Thunderbolt™ audio interfaces with complementary I/O configurations, A/D/A conversion with very high dynamic range, 48-channel mixing, DSP effects and AVB Ethernet audio networking for system expansion.

"The culmination of years of R&D, these exciting new products from MOTU usher in a new era in audio interface technology," said Jim Cooper, Director of Marketing at MOTU. "The new 1248, 8M and 16A audio interfaces offer a breakthrough combination of superb audio quality, large-scale mixing, powerful DSP and system expansion through the IEEE's new AVB Ethernet audio networking standard."

A new technology platform

Based on a new, shared technology platform, the 1248, 8M and 16A differ only in their analog I/O configurations. As the most versatile of the three, the flagship 1248 offers 8 x 12 balanced TRS analog I/O, four mic inputs with digitally-controlled individual preamps, two front-panel hi-Z guitar inputs, two independent phone outs and stereo RCA S/PDIF digital I/O. The 8M provides eight balanced TRS analog outputs, plus eight mic/line/instrument "combo" style inputs individually equipped with digitally controlled preamps, 48V phantom power, pad and MOTU's hardware-based V-Limit™ overload protection. The 16A is packed with 32 balanced TRS analog connections (16 inputs and 16 outputs). All three units provide two banks of optical digital I/O, word clock I/O and computer connectivity through either audio class compliant USB 2.0 or Thunderbolt (1 and 2 compatible).

Equipped with the latest-generation ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ converters, analog performance has been engineered for even the most demanding listening situations. For example, the balanced TRS analog outputs provide a measured dynamic range of 123 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz). Analog I/O latency is very low, with round trip performance of only 32 samples (0.66 ms) at 48 kHz. Each unit provides comprehensive metering for all inputs and outputs on a large, backlit 324x24 pixel LCD.

48-channel mixing with 12 stereo busses

The 1248, 8M and 16A are equipped with latest-generation DSPs that drive a 48-channel mixer designed after large format mixing consoles. With 32-bit floating point precision, the mixer's 48 inputs can take signal from the physical inputs on the interface itself, audio channels from host software on the computer, audio network streams and mixer outputs. The mixer provides 7 stereo aux busses, 3 groups, a reverb bus that can alternately serve as a 4th group, a Main Mix bus and a separate Monitor bus that doubles a solo bus. Effects include classic reverb, 4-band modeled analog EQ, modeled vintage compression and gating. A flexible matrix routing grid makes it easy for users to route audio to and from the mixer, the computer and audio network streams, including the ability to split a single input (or input pair) to multiple destinations.

System expansion and AVB Ethernet audio networking

All three interfaces are equipped with a single AVB Ethernet network port. Developed by the IEEE, the 802.1 Audio Video Bridging (AVB) extension to the Ethernet standard has been engineered to deliver reliable, scalable, low-latency, high-bandwidth audio networking. Users can add a 2nd MOTU interface to their system with a simple CAT-5e Ethernet cable or build a system of three to five interfaces connected to the five-port, 1-Gigabit MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). No special IT expertise or network configuration is required, as AVB is designed to be plug-and-play.

By daisy-chaining additional MOTU switches (or 3rd-party AVB switches), large-scale networks can be installed in multi-room studios, performance venues, houses of worship, university music departments and other similar facilities, using existing Ethernet cabling infrastructure and long cable runs (up to 100 meters) between devices and switches. Multiple computers can be connected throughout the network, and all devices and computers on the network can route audio to/from all others.

Each MOTU interface on an AVB network, or any computer connected through Thunderbolt, can simultaneously send and receive 128 channels of network audio I/O. A MOTU AVB network supports over 512 audio channels, and point-to-point network latency is fixed at only 30 samples (0.625 ms), even over multiple switches, when operating the system at 48 kHz. AVB provides unified, system-wide, precision clocking and synchronization that is measured in nanoseconds. Users can simply click the "Become Clock Master" button in the control software to immediately resolve all devices on the network to the chosen master device.

Web app, Wi-Fi control, and stand-alone wireless mixing

Any available network port, including the extra (6th) Ethernet port on the MOTU AVB Switch, can be connected to a standard Wi-Fi router (such as an Apple™ Airport™) or directly to a local Ethernet network, to give the user, or multiple users, complete access to device settings, audio routing features and the 48-channel mixer from web app software running on their laptop, iPad, tablet, and smart phone — even multiple devices simultaneously — from anywhere in their home, studio, or facility. Unlike other audio interfaces, which are controlled from a software application running on a computer, the control software for the 1248, 8M and 16A is a web app served from the unit itself to any web browser running on any web client connected through Thunderbolt, USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi. Through Wi-Fi, for example, each musician in a band could control their own headphone mix from their own iPad, with no computer necessary, even when operating just a single interface such as the 1248. If the network is connected to the internet, users can update the firmware in their MOTU interfaces (and switches) from MOTU's cloud servers with just a few clicks.

Availability

All three interfaces, plus the MOTU AVB Switch, are now shipping. Price for each interface is $1,495 USD. Price for the MOTU AVB Switch is $295 USD.

Product web pages and images

For complete info on the web:
http://www.motu.com/products/avb/1248

http://www.motu.com/products/avb/8m

http://www.motu.com/products/avb/16a

http://www.motu.com/products/avb/avb-switch

A feature summary (bullet point list) can be found here:

http://www.motu.com/newsitems/introducing-the-1248-8m-and-16a

Harbinger is Mobile and on the MüV

HC News | July 30, 2014

New Line of Affordable, Portable PA Systems click for larger image Westlake Village, CA - July 2014... Harbinger Pro Audio, a leading provider of powerful, affordable sound reinforcement solutions, announces the introduction of the...

New Line of Affordable, Portable PA Systems

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Westlake Village, CA - July 2014... Harbinger Pro Audio, a leading provider of powerful, affordable sound reinforcement solutions, announces the introduction of the new MüV Series of portable PA systems.

Harbinger MüV Series Portable PA systems are an easy-to-use, affordable solution for smaller performances, presentations, and rehearsals. Designed with small to mid-sized venues in mind, the Harbinger MüV systems deliver complete compact PA solutions for singer/songwriters, presenters, small theater productions, mobile DJs, instructors, and other casual performance applications.

The Harbinger M60 and M120 are full-featured systems including four-channel powered mixers with professional quality loudspeakers for natural sound and full-range musical performance. Both models offer four microphone/instrument inputs with individual volume controls, as well as an Aux input for connecting MP3 players for integrating music or backing tracks.

The MüV M60 PA system features a 60 Watt powered mixer with two 10-inch two-way loudspeaker cabinets. The larger M120 offers 120 Watts of power, with a pair of 12-inch two-way speakers with high frequency compression drivers. Both systems deliver crystal clear, full-range musical performance, with integrated two-band EQ and digital delay. The M120 also includes a three-band Master EQ and Clip LED. And all MüV systems are equipped with extra features including FX send and Record Out for added convenience and maximum versatility.

Each Harbinger MüV PA comes ready to rock, complete with all speaker cables for quick and easy setup. And every MüV speaker cabinet is designed with integrated 1-3/8 inch speaker stand mounts, giving you maximum versatility to adapt to any venue.

"For most musicians and performers, smaller and more intimate venues can be more of a challenge than larger halls, which typically have their own PA," observes Harbinger Product Manager Jim Norman. "We've designed the MüV Series for the kind of casual, small and mid-sized gigs that working musicians face every day. We've made it easy to set up, easy to use, great sounding, and affordable."

The new Harbiner MüV Series is available now in stores and online. The M60 carries a street price of $199 and the M120 sells for $299.

For more information, visit the all new Harbinger website at www.harbingerproaudio.com, or check with your favorite music retailer.

Waves Audio Introduces the Dave Clarke EMP Toolbox

HC News | July 30, 2014

Waves, July 30, 2014 — Waves EMP, the electronic music production division of Waves Audio, announces the availability of the Dave Clarke EMP Toolbox plugin collection. Created in collaboration with highly acclaimed DJ/Producer Dave Clarke, this is the third...

Waves, July 30, 2014 — Waves EMP, the electronic music production division of Waves Audio, announces the availability of the Dave Clarke EMP Toolbox plugin collection. Created in collaboration with highly acclaimed DJ/Producer Dave Clarke, this is the third bundle released in Waves’ new EMP product line.

Declared “The Baron of Techno” by legendary BBC Radio presenter John Peel, Dave Clarke has been among the top tier of global techno DJs and producers of the past two decades. He is one of the few artists able to command the respect of discerning listeners everywhere, from massive outdoor festivals such as Tomorrowland to the grittiest clubs of the underground scene. In addition to producing his own brand of hard-spun beats, Dave is also a devoted fan of electronic music, with an uncanny ability to put together a perfect mix of tracks by his peers, earning him widespread popularity as a radio DJ with his long-running radio show White Noise.

When Dave leaves the radio studio and enters the recording studio, he puts on a different hat and relies on a different set of tools. Waves equalizers, effects, metering tools and tape saturation plugins form the basis of the Dave Clarke sound and of the pumping techno trails heard on remixes for the likes of Depeche Mode, The Chemical Brothers, John Foxx, I am Kloot, and Louisahhh!!! & Maelstrom, to name just a few from his 25-year career. Chosen by Dave himself, the Dave Clarke EMP Toolbox contains seven of these supreme sound-crafting processors—the ones he uses regularly in his mixing and mastering sessions. With this collection of plugins, electronic music producers of any style will find what they need to give their mixes a professional lift. And if techno or electro is your trade, you are sure to find inspiration in this handpicked suite.

Dave Clarke notes, “Waves plugins always provide the surgical focus you need, with lots of analog harmonics and efficient use of CPU. I highly recommend Waves plugins, especially the ones included in the new Dave Clarke EMP Toolbox!”

The Dave Clarke EMP Toolbox includes the following Waves plugins: API 560, Scheps 73, Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter, LoAir, MetaFlanger, Kramer Master Tape and Dorrough Stereo.

Dave Clarke also uses the SSL 4000 Collection.

Product features:

Seven sound-crafting plugins for electronic music production
Hand-picked by Dave himself based on the plugins he uses most
Includes EQs, tape saturation, metering and effects for mixing and mastering.

The Dave Clarke Toolbox is now available with a U.S. MSRP of $800 (Native).

Check www.waves.com for introductory prices and specials.

Product page: http://www.waves.com/bundles/dave-clarke-emp-toolbox.

Product profile video: http://youtu.be/1UgilydYW8E

Visit http://www.waves.com/electronic-music-production for more information.

Zivix's jamstik wins "Best In Show" from NAMM

HC News | July 29, 2014

Zivix’s jamstik™ Wins “Best In Show” From National Association for Musical Merchants (NAMM) The First-of-its Kind Guitar for the iPad Honored for Technology Innovation, Teaching and Music Creation Applications (MINNEAPOLIS – July 24, 2014) – Z...

Zivix’s jamstik™ Wins “Best In Show” From National Association for Musical Merchants (NAMM)

The First-of-its Kind Guitar for the iPad Honored for Technology Innovation, Teaching and Music Creation Applications

(MINNEAPOLIS – July 24, 2014) – Zivix, the technology company bringing music to the masses, today announced that the National Association for Musical Merchants (NAMM) awarded the jamstik a “Best In Show” distinction at the Summer conference in Nashville, Tenn. A team of six industry experts searched the show floor for the most innovative products on display.

“It's a wireless MIDI guitar controller,” said Ryan West, senior vice president, West Music. “The sensors are all infrared so it gives you the opportunity to interface with an iOS device directly. They have apps with it where you can actually see where the fingers are. The great example is if a teacher is teaching, the student can actually get that visual feedback. And for a guitar player, they can go ahead and jam out on this thing and it goes right up to their iOS apps.”

“This honor is really validating our mission to bring the experience of playing music to as many people as people as possible,” said Chad Koehler, vice president, Zivix. “With the ubiquity of Apple’s products, jamstik is truly a next-generation music peripheral that makes the joy of music accessible to everyone.”

The jamstik is truly a first-of-its-kind lifestyle device in that it’s a portable digital instrument that connects wirelessly to Apple devices creating unparalleled accessibility to learn, play and create music anywhere. It uses infrared light-sensing technology in its fretboard that “sees” finger placement and provides real-time feedback to an iPad^®, iPhone^® or Mac^®. It also boasts real strings and real frets to give the user the tactile feedback of a traditional guitar. This unique use of technology is a great teaching and practice tool for any level of player, especially beginners as they receive visual cues with instant feedback while learning.

At the same time, the jamstik is MIDI enabled and compatible with hundreds of apps and gives more experienced musicians the ability to create music that’s limited only by their creativity. The jamstik can also create the sound of virtually any instrument in addition to the guitar, widening its many applications. Zivix is also bundling three custom applications available on the app store to assist with teaching guitar, customization and creating music. JamTutor is a virtual teacher that provides real-time feedback to ensure proper finger positioning and technique. Arcade mode leverages an arcade-style interface for extending engagement and fun while learning, and jamMix is an immediate music experience that’s a hybrid DJ-guitar music remix application that allows players to have fun playing music no matter their experience level.

Making it easy for anyone regardless of skill level to pick up the instrument, the award-winning lifestyle musical instrument never needs to be tuned and boasts a compact footprint. At just over 15 inches, it can easily fit into nearly any carry on, allowing the user to practice and create music anywhere!

The jamstik is currently available at jamstik.com with an MSRP of $299.99, and will be available at leading retail locations in late August 2014. The latest video installment of the jamstik in action was also launched this week, and can be seen at http://youtu.be/NCFv6k-CdWE.

For additional information and images, please visit jamstik.com. To see more of the jamstik in action, please visit YouTube.

About Zivix

Based in Minneapolis, Zivix is a technology company focused on making musical instruments more accessible for everyone. Zivix builds products for professional musicians, people who want to become musicians, and people who just want to have fun with musical tools.

Zivix developed the award winning jamstik, “The Guitar for your iPad,” and the PUC Wireless MIDI Link allowing any digital instrument to become wirelessly connected to any Apple device.

For more information about the jamstik and PUC, visit jamstik.com and mipuc.com. You can alsoconnect on Facebook and Twitter with each product athttps://www.facebook.com/pucwireless and https://twitter.com/pucwireless as well as https://www.facebook.com/jamstik and https://twitter.com/jamstik.

Epiphone Announces Pro-1 Acoustic Collection

HC News | July 29, 2014

Designed by Professionals With Revolutionary Features in Sound and Style Nashville, TN, August 1, 2014— Epiphone proudly presents the PRO-1TM Collection – four groundbreaking new acoustic guitars fully equipped with innovative trademark...

Designed by Professionals With Revolutionary Features in Sound and Style

Nashville, TN, August 1, 2014— Epiphone proudly presents the PRO-1^TM Collection – four groundbreaking new acoustic guitars fully equipped with innovative trademark features designed to make playing guitar and learning new chords simple! The PRO-1 Collection is made to be easy to play and easy to tune, yet still remain a dependable and superb sounding instrument that players will want for life.

The PRO-1 Acoustic Collection is designed by Epiphone luthiers with consultation by pros from every musical genre. The PRO-1 guitars are not just the new ground-breaking “student” guitars, but the first in a new line of totally “pro” instruments that combine classic styling and bold new features, making it easy to play from the first note. There’s no “breaking-in” time with the PRO-1 Acoustic Collection – thanks to Epiphone, your first guitar will also be one of your best guitars.

“All of us at Epiphone are guitar players and we thought it was time that novice players have an excellent, affordable instrument they can learn on and still want to keep as they improve their skills,” said Epiphone President Jim Rosenberg. “While designing the PRO-1 Collection, we took our combined knowledge about what makes a great guitar and merged it with cutting edge technology and design that could only come from Epiphone.”

Learning Guitar Just Got Fun Again!

Ask anyone why they ever quit learning to play guitar and you’ll hear comments like…

“I could never get it in tune,” “My fingers hurt too much,” or “It was hard to play so I just gave up.”

Epiphone listened to beginners’ feedback and completely rethought the process of building a great acoustic guitar from top to bottom. The result is the PRO-1 Acoustic Collection featuring cutting-edge instruments made to be played right away without the long “breaking in” period that used to make learning how to play the guitar difficult. Now with the Epiphone PRO-1 Acoustic Collection, everyone can enjoy playing guitar from the first chord. Drawing on over 140 years of experience, Epiphone has practically re-invented the acoustic guitar to create an instrument that’s easy for players to get started on with the full, vibrant sound that Epiphone is known for.

Introducing the PRO-1 Collection

The Epiphone PRO-1 Acoustic Collection includes four new instruments, each with a unique voice and style; the PRO-1 Classic, the PRO-1 dreadnaught, the PRO-1 Plus featuring a Solid Spruce Top inspired by Epiphone’s Masterbilt guitars and the PRO-1 Ultra featuring the ground breaking Shadow® Performer™ preamp and NanoFlex™ pickup system – the best acoustic amplification system in the business.

PRO-1 Classic

The PRO-1 Classic is modeled after the world’s great classical guitars and features the same tonewoods used to make the best classical instruments including a Select Cedar top. The PRO-1 Classic's balanced sound and professional features makes it easy for anyone to discover their unique “voice” on guitar. With the PRO-1 Classic, Epiphone makes one of the most challenging (and most rewarding) instruments easy for everyone.

PRO-1

The PRO-1 is a “dreadnought” style acoustic guitar – one of the most well-recognized acoustic guitar profiles in the world and a style that Epiphone has been perfecting since 1932. Known for their incredible volume and tonal range, the PRO-1 features the same classic profile and tonewoods with a reduced body depth, making it easier and more comfortable to hold and play.

PRO-1 Plus

The PRO-1 Plus is inspired by Epiphone’s legendary Masterbilt Series and is renowned for its beautiful styling and superior tone. The PRO-1 Plus includes all of the PRO-1 Collection’s breakthrough design features and also has a Solid Spruce Top that “ages” over time for a rich mellow sound that gives the PRO-1 Plus the same “voice” as world most famous vintage Epiphones like the Texan.

PRO-1 Ultra

When you're ready to play live, the PRO-1 Ultra plugs in to any size PA or amplifier with the Shadow® Performer™ preamp and NanoFlex™ pickup system, the same pickup system found in Epiphone’s legendary Masterbilt guitars and many other classic Epiphones. With the PRO-1 Collection’s innovative features and professional high-end pickup system not found in other value instruments, the PRO-1 Ultra puts you in the top class of players.

Epiphone’s four PRO-1 Acoustic guitars feature all of the PRO-1’s revolutionary breakthroughs in sound and design making every PRO-1 guitar easy to play. Each guitar includes a Humidifier, eMedia^® Online lessons, and a Guitar Beginner’s Guide. A separate PRO-1^TM Accessory kit with extra strings, tuner, strap, and polish is also available when you buy a PRO-1.

The PRO-1 Collection’s features include:

JumboPRO^TM frets and Epiphone Light Gauge Strings that make holding down strings and learning chords easy and painless
PRO-1^TM shorter scalelength neck to make the strings “looser” and easier to play
EZ-Profile™ “C” shape neck allows for comfortable play with less fatigue
PRO-Ease™ Lubricant neck finishes for that “worn in” feel – from day one, your PRO-1 feels like a guitar you’ve played for years
EZ-String^TM Bridge that doesn’t require string pins
Epiphone “Deluxe” Tuners with a more precise 18:1 ratio that makes tuning easy, intuitive, and best of all, rock solid
Dual Action Truss Rod for perfect action and intonation
GraphTech® NuBone^TMnut and saddle, made from hard and resonant TUSQ material which increases the guitar’s volume and harmonic “voice” for superior intonation
Custom PRO-Prietary™ bracing which allows the guitar “top” (the voice of any great guitar) to resonate freely while still keeping its strength and its tone in any environment
Smaller body thicknessthat makes all the PRO-1 guitars more comfortable to hold and use

You’ve always wanted to play guitar and now Epiphone has made it easy – only an air guitar is easier to play! The PRO-1 Acoustic Collection is only available from Authorized Epiphone Dealers. Visit the PRO-1 Acoustic Collection Microsite today on Epiphone.com and fall in love with music all over again.

PRO-1 Acoustic Collection (Microsite):

U.S. Estimated Street Prices

PRO-1Classic (Classical guitar): $119

PRO-1: $119

PRO-1: Plus: $229

PRO-1: Ultra: $329

PRO-1 Classic:

PRO-1:

PRO-1 Plus:

PRO-1 Ultra:

About Epiphone:

For over 140 years Epiphone has been a leading innovator in musical instrument design. Epiphone’s new PRO-1^TM Collection has revolutionized learning guitar. Epiphone is also the official instrument of Rocksmith 2014, the critically acclaimed video experience that is teaching millions around the world how to play guitar and bass.

From Epiphone’s humble beginnings in Sparta, Greece in 1873 through its rise to fame in Manhattan, and its reemergence as a dominant force in musical instruments from its new headquarters in Nashville, TN, Epiphone instruments can be heard over a century of classic recordings include legends Les Paul, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Joe Pass, John Lee Hooker, The Who, and today’s top artists like Gary Clark Jr., Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Jack Casady, Joe Bonamassa, Zakk Wylde, Dwight Yoakam, Tommy Thayer of KISS, Slash, FUN., Matt Heafy, Alabama Shakes, Vampire Weekend, and Brendon Small. As part of Gibson Brands, Epiphone offers innovation, history, and the guarantee that their instruments can last you a lifetime.

West Coast Pedal Board Announces the Little Rock

HC News | July 29, 2014

West Coast Pedal Board Introduces the Little Rock Pedalboard Forestville, CA – 29 July 2014 West Coast Pedal Board announces the Little Rock pedalboard - a compact, lightweight board built with leading boutique craftsmanship. Measuring at 7” x 12�...

West Coast Pedal Board Introduces the Little Rock Pedalboard

Forestville, CA – 29 July 2014

West Coast Pedal Board announces the Little Rock pedalboard - a compact, lightweight board built with leading boutique craftsmanship.

Measuring at 7” x 12” and weighing 3-1/2 pounds, the Little Rock has a small footprint and is extremely lightweight. The Little Rock starts at a street price of $89.99 and is available in larger dimensions as well, in both flat and wedged configurations. “I wanted to build a compact board like no other board out there”, says Spencer Henderson, founder. “The Little Rock is perfect for small gigs, acoustic rigs and bass rigs. This board satisfies the needs of players that use one to five pedals in their chain.”

The Little Rock maintains the same high level of boutique quality as West Coast’s other boards, and unlike the majority of pedalboards on the market, these boards are hand made, and built in the U.S.A using local materials. The low price makes this product accessible to all levels of players.

The Little Rock is shipping immediately, and available on West Coast’s website at

http://shop.westcoastpedalboard.com/West-Coast-Standard-Little-Rock-p/pedalboard-standard- littlerock.htm

About West Coast Pedal Board

Spencer Henderson founded West Coast Pedal Board, to design and manufacture the highest-quality pedalboards that tailor to all levels of musician. West Coast Pedal Board builds all of its gear by hand in Northern California, sourcing as many components and materials from the United States as possible. Boards are currently available in a Standard Line, as well as through the Custom Shop, where customers can choose from endless options and configurations. www.westcoastpedalboards.com

AES Announces Free Exhibition Registration and Special Hotel Packages for Upcoming 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles

HC News | July 29, 2014

AES Announces Free Exhibition Registration and Special Hotel Packages for Upcoming 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles New York, NY, July 29, 2014 - If it’s about audio, it’s at AES!, and registration is now open to attend the biggest audio event...

AES Announces Free Exhibition Registration and Special Hotel Packages for Upcoming 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles

New York, NY, July 29, 2014 - If it’s about audio, it’s at AES!, and registration is now open to attend the biggest audio event of the year – the AES137 Convention in Los Angeles, California. The AES is gearing up to take over the Los Angeles Convention Center, October 9-12, 2014, located in the revitalized L.A. Live entertainment district. From an audio, entertainment and technology market standpoint, Los Angeles has much to draw upon including recording studios, post-production facilities, television and broadcast, film, live sound, international electronic and print media, gaming, tech/web development, and more – all in a city that boasts a large, diverse population of ages and demographics. The top professionals from the Professional Recording, Production, AV and Communications industries will descend upon the Los Angeles Convention Center for three days of exhibits and four days of workshops, technical papers and program content tailored to the current audio and communications landscape.

Registration
Two badge packages are available: the Exhibits-Plus Badge (free) and the All Access Badge.

Exhibits-Plus badges are your free ticket to attending the AES Exhibition – the nation’s largest collection of professional audio manufacturers showing off their latest products and technologies. Additionally, your Exhibits-Plus badge will give you access to Project Studio Expo, Live Sound Expo, Special Events and more. Best of all, Exhibits-Plus badges are completely free! (advance registration required.)

All Access badges are available to anyone looking to take their knowledge and professional career to the next level. AES will once again be the meeting place for the top names in audio engineering to deliver a diverse program of workshops, tutorials, papers and more on the latest developments in professional audio. All Access badge-holders may attend all on-site AES events. (Tickets for tech tours cost extra and can be purchased on-site.)

Hotels
Once again, the AES has made arrangements with several of the best hotels in the area to offer special pricing and reservations for AES attendees. For access to these special rates, visit the AES137 Convention Housing website and check out these exclusive deals available only through the AES. These deals offer the best price accommodations within easy reach of the Los Angeles Convention Center, L.A. Live, and a host of restaurant and entertainment options, and each has been chosen to work with us to accommodate you during your stay.

These reduced-rate rooms will not last long, and attendees can request hotel reservations here or contact the AES Housing Customer Contact Center: Monday through Friday, 9am to 9pm (Eastern Time); 1-800-483-2433 (Toll Free U.S. & Canada); 415-979-2269 (Outside U.S. & Canada); AESHousing@cmrus.com. Books today for best availability!

For further information on the AES137 International Convention,  please visit http://www.aes.org/events/137/.

Acoustic Intros A20 Amp for Acoustic Instruments

HC News | July 29, 2014

Acoustic A20 Amp Offers Pure Sound with Total Control New Amp is Purpose-Built for Acoustic Instruments and Vocals click for larger image Westlake Village, CA - July 2014.... Acoustic Amplification has introduced their newes...

Acoustic A20 Amp Offers Pure Sound with Total Control

New Amp is Purpose-Built for Acoustic Instruments and Vocals

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Westlake Village, CA - July 2014.... Acoustic Amplification has introduced their newest creation, the Model A20 Acoustic Instrument Amplifier.

More than just a guitar amp, the Acoustic A20 is a complete performance solution for today's versatile acoustic-electric musician. Its full-range 8-inch studio-quality coaxial speaker, ported cabinet design, and 20 Watts of clean, pristine power effortlessly fill the room with rich, crystalline sound. Plug in a microphone and any acoustic instrument with a pickup and you're ready to go.

Expressly designed to bring out the nuance and natural detail of acoustic instruments and vocals, the A20 delivers the advanced tone shaping control that has made Acoustic Amps "The Pro's Tone" for almost half a century. Lightweight and portable, the A20 is packed with features, including two combo XLR-1/4" inputs with independent level controls, 3-band EQ, digital reverb and chorus, effects loop, and Acoustic's acclaimed Vari-Control feedback eliminator.

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With its unique wedge-shaped design, the A20 makes a great, full-featured stage amp. With the power and performance of a small PA system, it's the ideal rig for coffee houses and other acoustic performances, solo keyboard gigs, home recording, and small to mid-sized karaoke shows. The Acoustic A20's 1/8-inch Aux input and headphone output also make it a great fit for players looking for a small, portable practice amp. A full-featured direct output with pre-post EQ switch and level control connects the A20 to any PA system for larger venues.

"Today's musicians are more mobile, and more versatile than ever before," remarked Rick Gagliano, Acoustic Product Manager. "The A20 addresses those needs, with a lightweight but powerful design that can easily adapt to a wide range of performance conditions. Whether it's a PA for a mid-sized coffee house gig or a stage setup for a club gig, the A20 has the sound and the features today's musicians are asking for."

The A20 Acoustic Instrument Amp will be available in mid-September with a street price of $129.99.

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About Acoustic

The Acoustic® Amplification company was established in 1967 and has been producing renowned amps sought after for their enormous tone and power. For almost 50 years, many players have trusted "The Pro's Tone" for their signature sound, both on stage and in the studio. Acoustic offers an ever-expanding line of stringed-instrument amplifiers, including their Lead Series electric guitar amplification and AG series of acoustic instrument amplifiers. You can learn more about the complete lineup of Acousticproducts at www.acousticamplification.com.

For more information contact: Acoustic Amplification, P.O. Box 5111, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359.