News: Sonoma Wire Works

Musikmesse, Frankfurt, Germany - March 21, 2012 - Sonoma Wire Works has added a
free, high-visibility tuner and the GuitarJack Model 2 control panel
to the Taylor EQ iOS app: an input EQ for enhancing the sound of a
Taylor guitar when played through GuitarJack on an iOS device. Players
can select from a range of EQ presets that complement Taylor's
signature guitar body shapes, including the Grand Auditorium, Grand
Symphony, Grand Concert, Dreadnought, T5, or the new GS Mini. Each EQ
preset was custom designed by Taylor Guitars' engineers to optimize
the tone of each body shape for use with the GuitarJack. Players can
also create a custom tone for any guitar by using the six-band
parametric equalizer in Advanced EQ mode, and play along to their
favorite songs by launching Taylor EQ while the iPod app is playing.

While the Taylor EQ app will work with most iOS guitar adapters and
any acoustic guitar, it is optimized for use with the GuitarJack and
Taylor guitars equipped with the company's Expression System(r) for
the highest quality sound. Taylor EQ is a free app that includes the
GuitarJack control panel, which allows users to configure the
GuitarJack settings and levels, then quit to launch a third party app.
GuitarJack will retain the current settings and levels even when the
iOS device goes to sleep or the GuitarJack is disconnected. Most
Taylor EQ features are also included in FourTrack to enhance
recordings of Taylor guitars or any acoustic guitar.

Taylor EQ's GuitarJack Control Panel now allows users to adjust the
input settings and modes for both GuitarJack Model 1 and Model 2.
GuitarJack is a high quality interface that connects a wide range of
instruments, microphones, and other audio hardware to the iPhone, iPad
and iPod touch. Select 1/4-inch line in, stereo 1/8-inch line in, or
use both inputs for simultaneous voice and instrument recording onto
two tracks at once when used with an app that supports those features.
GuitarJack's 1/8-inch stereo line/headphone output offers increased
drive for headphones. GuitarJack features Lo-Z and Hi-Z modes, 60 dB
of continuous level control, a 12 dB pad for 72 dB of adjustment, a
24-bit AD/DA converter, and high quality sound. GuitarJack is
available from Sonoma Wire Works, Taylor Guitars, and select dealers
worldwide: http://www.sonomawireworks.com/guitarjack

Taylor EQ is now available on iTunes:
http://www.sonomawireworks.com/tayloreq

Sonoma's FourTrack multitrack recording app for iOS includes most of
Taylor EQ's features, and was recently updated to include free
GuitarTone amps and effects, and the GuitarJack Control Panel.
FourTrack's price has been reduced from $9.99 to $4.99 for a limited
time. http://www.sonomawireworks.com/fourtrack

About Sonoma Wire Works: Incorporated in 2003 and headquartered in Los
Altos, California, Sonoma Wire Works develops products and services
that help musicians enjoy playing, recording and sharing music. Sonoma
Wire Works' flagship product is RiffWorks guitar recording software
with InstantDrummer, effects, RiffLink online song collaboration, and
the RiffWorld.com online community. These products have received
multiple awards for performance and innovation, including a NAMM Best
in Show Trendsetter Award. FourTrack, InstantDrummer, GuitarTone and
TaylorEQ iPhone Apps, AudioCopy/AudioPaste for iOS, StudioTrack
multitrack for the iPad, and GuitarJack are also developed by Sonoma.
Drum products by Sonoma include the DrumCore and KitCore plugins and
DrummerPack library, as well as the Discrete Drums multitrack drum
library. http://www.sonomawireworks.com

Visit Sonoma Wire Works at Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany (stand 5.1
A-70). Check out Sonoma's GuitarJack interface that connects a wide
variety of instruments and microphones to the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch
with 1/4-inch instrument and 1/8-inch stereo mic/line inputs.
GuitarJack offers stereo recording and simultaneous instrument and
voice recording when used with apps that support those features, like
FourTrack and StudioTrack. Also works with Apple's GarageBand.
Sonoma's DrumCore and RiffWorks will also be available as demos.
Sonoma will be displaying Taylor EQ, GuitarTone, and several of the 97
iOS apps by 44 companies that share audio on iOS using
AudioCopy/Paste, including

  - NLog Synth Pro by TempoRubato

  - VoiceJam by TC Helicon

  - Molten Drum Machine by One Red Dog

  - Smart Recorder by Kenneth Roe

  - Sketch Synth 3D by Shape of Sound

Live audio drum loops by Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin and Wood, cover a vast range of styles.

Los Altos, CA - December 16, 2010 - Billy Martin: Loops from the Underground DrummerPack for DrumCore has been launched by Sonoma Wire Works in conjunction with Submersible Music, Inc.. Billy Martin is an internationally acclaimed drummer/multi percussionist for Medeski, Martin and Wood. Well known and highly respected for his innovative rhythms, creative approach, and manic improvisational skills over a wide range of styles, Billy continues to push the art of drumming and rhythm to a higher level. Billy is a unique artist in the truest sense, and this collection of drum loops captures his incredible ability to create and inspire.

This DrummerPack features 13 original Billy Martin Groovesets. The live audio drum loops by Billy cover a wide range of styles, and are presented in stretchable REX format for ease of tempo selection. Groove variations, fills, intros, stops, and endings are all included for virtually infinite drum track creations in your DAW. Also included are 12 Multi-Velocity layered MIDI Kits for programming MIDI grooves with Billy’s kit sounds, as well as MIDI file versions of Billy’s grooves and fills. Single hit Kit sounds are also readily available for easy addition to your audio loops.

GrooveSets in Billy Martin: Loops from the Underground:

Afro Six: An Afro-based 6 over 4 groove with snares off

BeOunce: A swung, bouncy, syncopated urgent groove

Brushing Up: Sultry hip-hop flavored brush groove

Bumpin: Hip 16th note groove with occasional displaced snare pops

Cookarocka: Frantic Drum and Bass inspired groove

Ellingtone: A hip snares-off interpretation of Jazzier days gone by

Gap Tooth Woman: Ride-pulse groove with swing tendencies

HiHeeHoe: Greasy 16th pulse groove with wicked snare ghosting

If Not: Funky Hat groove with a swing feel and great ride breaks

Lucky: Snappy little jazz groove in 3/4 time

Snaked: Slinky hat/sidestick groove with Billy's unique 16th pulse

Titannic: All-steam ahead straight 4/4 bombastic rock groove

Walk Bye: An understated, lazy ballad groove with slight swing feel

This DrummerPack was produced and recorded by the original Submersible Music team, and is configured with metadata for use with the DrumCore search engine, which will help DrumCore users find content based on feel (straight, shuffle, etc.), time signature, tempo and other criteria. Songwriter-friendly "GrooveSets” group related beats, variations and fills to serve as a construction kit for song creation. All audio is 48kHz/24-bit and created in a pro studio using state-of-the-art digital (ProTools HD3) and analog (Neumann, Neve, etc.) recording equipment. DrumCore works with most DAWs, and supports dragging audio and MIDI directly to tracks in applications such as ACID® 7, Digital Performer® 6, Live 6 and up, Logic Pro® 8 and up, Pro Tools® 7.4.2 and up, Cubase® 4 and up (32 bit), and Sonarâ"¢ 8 (32 bit).

Drums Used in the DrummerPack: Early 60's Rogers Luxor Set, 20" Bass Drum, 12" Rack Tom, 14" Floor Tom, 5x14 snare, and Craviotto 10" snare - newer (2000's) vintage. Cymbals: Various 1950's 18"-20" K rides and 1950's 14" K Hi Hats.

System Requirements: DrumCore 2.5 or higher and 3.4 GB available disk space.

Pricing & Availability: BIlly Martin: Loops from the Underground DrummerPack is priced at $79.99 (DVD or download), and is available at sonomawireworks.com, and other music software retailers.

Track previews, movie of Billy Martin recording this, and more info: http://www.sonomawireworks.com/billymartin

Produced by Gary Thompson and Dave Dysart for Submersible Music, Inc. in conjunction with Sonoma Wire Works

Executive Producer: Paul Allen

Recorded at Dubway Studios, New York City, April 2010

Assistant Engineer: John Thayer

Sonoma Wire Works Launches the GuitarJack Accessory with Analog Input Level Control for FourTrack and Compatible iOS Apps - Connect Instruments, Stereo Line Inputs and Microphones via the iOS Device Dock Connector

Sonoma Wire Works, makers of the FourTrack iOS app, has released the GuitarJack™ audio accessory for compatible iOS devices. GuitarJack connects a wide range of instruments, microphones, and other audio hardware to the iPod touch® (2nd and 3rd generation), iPhone® 3GS* and iPhone 3G* via 1/4 inch instrument and 1/8 inch stereo mic/line inputs. GuitarJack Model 1 is not compatible with iPhone 4, iPad™ or iPod touch 4th generation.

Addressing the most frequent request from musicians who use FourTrack, GuitarJack makes both level control and input monitoring possible when using a GuitarJack enhanced app. FourTrack has been updated to include a GuitarJack control panel, where users can select an input and set the recording level. FourTrack also includes the new TaylorEQ Song Tool, which allows Taylor Guitar players to hear and adjust the tone of their guitars playing through the GuitarJack using EQ settings custom designed by Taylor Guitars. A free TaylorEQ app with similar features, including a GuitarJack control panel, coming soon. GuitarJack works well with most third party audio apps like tuners, amp models and other recording apps. GuitarJack is priced at $199 MSRP.

GuitarJack features, guide, images and video: http://www.sonomawireworks.com/guitarjack

GuitarJack Features

• 1/4 inch instrument input with configurable pad, Lo-Z and Hi-Z modes
• 1/8 inch stereo mic/line input with pad, normal and boost modes
• Each input has 60dB of continuous level control
• 1/8 inch stereo output with increased drive for headphones
• Sleek and rugged metal shell
• Dock connector compatible only with iPod touch (2nd and 3rd generation), iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G

GuitarJack Controls in FourTrack Allow Recording in these Modes

• Instrument (1/4 inch) mono
• Mic/Line (1/8 inch) mono, dual-mono or stereo
• Both inputs, with the instrument input and the mic/line input (right channel) recording to separate tracks

About FourTrack

The FourTrack multitrack audio recorder is a songwriting and practice tool for singers, guitar players, piano players and other musicians who want to capture musical ideas and record songs on their iPhone and iPod touch (2nd and 3rd generation). Plug in a microphone, arm a track, record, and repeat. FourTrack works with the iPhone built-in microphone or a headset mic. WiFi sync allows FourTrack recordings to be transferred to any desktop computer either by launching RiffWorks recording software and clicking import, or by downloading the tracks with a browser, then importing them into any recording software (DAW). FourTrack is developed by Sonoma Wire Works, makers of RiffWorks guitar recording software, and by The Retronyms, makers of Recorder, the top selling voice recorder for the iPhone and iPod touch.

FourTrack is available in the iTunes App store for $9.99. FourTrack features, guide and videos: http://www.sonomawireworks.com/fourtrack

New Orleans funk drum grooves by Terence Higgins of The Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

Sonoma Wire Works has launched the HigginsPack DrummerPack for DrumCore. Terence Higgins, drummer for The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, brings DrumCore users unique New Orleans marching style drum loops, variations, fills and drumkit sounds with a dash of hip hop, funk, R&B, and soul. Higgins says this DrummerPack is "guaranteed to add a little grease to your tracks."

HigginsPack was recorded by the original Submersible Music team, and was pre-configured by them with metadata for use with the DrumCore search engine, which will help you find content based on feel (straight, shuffle, etc.), time signature, tempo and other criteria. Songwriter-friendly "GrooveSets group related beats, variations and fills to serve as a construction kit for song creation. All audio is 48kHz/24-bit and created in a pro studio using state-of-the-art digital (ProTools HD3) and analog (Neumann, Neve, etc.) recording equipment. DrumCore works with all the major audio applications and supports dragging audio and MIDI directly to tracks in applications such as ACID® 7, Digital Performer® 6, Live 6 and up, Logic Pro® 8 and up, Pro Tools® 7.4.2 and up, Cubase® 4 and up (32 bit), and Sonar 8 (32 bit).

HigginsPack includes 3.5GB of content including 7 DrumKits (24 pads each) that match 7 GrooveSets (360 audio loops, 427 audio fills, 97 MIDI loops and 41 MIDI fills).

HigginsPack GrooveSets:

Bourbon Street Strut - A traditional slice of New Orleans march. Intricate rolled snares with some bouncing toms thrown in for good measure. 70 - 130 BPM
Dirty Dumpster - A trashy, choppy breakbeat groove with funky snare work and sloppy hats. Great for Hip Hop. 70 - 120 BPM
Fix The Levee - Funky rhythms played on a poppy kit. Sounds great at the faster tempos. 70 - 130 BPM
Go Go Grease - Upbeat and swingy, this groove is perfect for multiple genres including Pop, Hip Hop, and R&B. 70 - 120 BPM
Nolafied - A laid back, funky breakbeat that only "The Big Easy" could provide. 70 - 130 BPM
Swampburn - Thick and murky Nawlins' march beats. Snare heavy with some great tom sections. 70 - 130 BPM
Zigawho - Another funky beat with some great snare variations. Start and Stop breakdowns and splashy cymbals. 60 - 110 BPM

HigginsPack is priced at $79.99, is available at drumcore.com, sonomawireworks.com, and will be available via most music software retailers. Demo tracks and HigginsPack info: http://drumcore.com/TemplateMain.aspx?contentId=100

Requires DrumCore (2 or above) and 3.5 GB of disc space for installation.

GuitarJack connects a wide range of instruments, microphones, and other audio hardware to iPod touch(R) (2nd and 3rd generation), iPhone(R) 3GS* and iPhone 3G* via 1/4 inch instrument and 1/8 inch stereo mic/line inputs.

Addressing the most frequent request from musicians who use FourTrack, GuitarJack makes both level control and input monitoring possible when using a GuitarJack enhanced app. Sonoma Wire Works is also developing the TaylorEQ app for the GuitarJack. The free TaylorEQ app will allow Taylor Guitar players to hear and adjust the tone of their guitars playing through the GuitarJack using EQ settings custom designed by Taylor Guitars. GuitarJack will be priced at $199 MSRP. GuitarJack and TaylorEQ are scheduled to ship in Q3 2010. Pricing and availability subject to change.

GuitarJack features, images and video: http://www.sonomawireworks.com/guitarjack

GuitarJack Features:

- 1/4 inch instrument input with configurable pad, Lo-Z and Hi-Z modes

- 1/8 inch stereo mic/line input with pad, normal and boost modes

- Each input has 60dB of continuous level control

- 1/8 inch stereo output with increased drive for headphones

- Sleek and rugged metal shell

- 30 pin connector compatible only with iPod touch (2nd and 3rd generation), iPhone 3GS and iphone 3G GuitarJack controls in FourTrack allow recording in these modes:

- Instrument (1/4 inch) mono

- Mic/Line (1/8 inch) mono, dual-mono or stereo

- Both inputs, with the instrument input and the mic/line input (right channel) recording to separate tracks

See the GuitarJack at Summer NAMM Booth 408.

*Not Apple certified on iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G - iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G will display the following message: "This accessory is not made to work with iPhone. Would you like to turn on airplane mode to reduce audio interference? You will not be able to make or receive calls." Sonoma Wire Works recommends that you turn on airplane mode whenever recording on an iPhone. Not compatible with iPhone 4 or iPad(TM).