Antelope Audio today announced Orion 32, the world’s first 32-channel AD/DA converter and audio master clock in a 1U rack. The new device supports both MADI and USB interfaces, clocked by Antelope’s renowned 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology.

Orion 32 allows 192 kHz I/O streaming of 32-channel digital audio through its custom-built USB chip, which provides simple connectivity to any USB-enabled DAW or computer. The converter also provides 32 channels of 96 kHz audio through it

Portable Bluetooth speaker now available in a lustrous white finish

Austin, TX (October 30, 2012) – CUBEDGE, a unique product design company committed to producing high-quality and user-friendly Bluetooth technology solutions, announces today a second color option for the EDGE.sound portable speaker, white.

Just introduced to the market this past summer, the EDGE.sound speaker was built to deliver a miniature music solution for those looking for on-the-go portability. Now, in addition to the origi

New version features cross platform compatibility between desktop and iPad versions.

Greensboro, NC, October 31, 2012 -- Award-winning music notation software developer Notion Music has announced the release of Notion 4.0 notation software. This groundbreaking upgrade features an even more intuitive interface, better compatibility between desktop and iPad, and real audio samples performed by The London Symphony Orchestra.

For the first time with any notation software, users have the ability to bui

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Whether pop, R&B or rock, a nice ballad needs to be found on any album. Also, there is nothing better to transfer emotional contents than a beautiful guitar sound. Guitar Ballads brings you professional and soulfully played song starters and ideas, pre-arranged, allowing you to produce your own chart-ready ballads.

Acoustic and clean electric guitars are the perfect match for commercial pop ballads. Here, we built ten characterful song layouts bas

The SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ is a full-featured two channel tube preamp in a pedal with two truely independent channels. Each channel has it’s own dedicated interactive Bass, Mid and Treble controls. The clean channel is based on the classic ‘Blackface’ circuit Leo Fender developed from the RCA Receiving Tube Manual. The overdrive/distortion channel is a hot-rodded 4-stage tube clipping circuit that can create symmetric and/or asymmetric tube clipping distortion. Both channels are 100% tube analog, ope

GARFIELD, NJ  (October 31, 2012) — Toca Percussion is proud to announce the arrival of Freestyle Colorsound Djembes – the latest in the Freestyle line of Toca hand drums.  Available in seven eye-catching metallic colors, Freestyle Colorsound Djembes are just 12 ½” high with a durable 7” synthetic head. Each djembe is made from a lightweight, synthetic shell material, making them ideal for music educators and drum circle enthusiasts. Freestyle Colorsound Djembes are available individually or in s

Highly functional design and robust construction are key attributes

Council Bluffs, IA - October 2012. Grundorf, a leading manufacturer of
equipment for musicians and audio professionals, is pleased to announce the
new Tour 8 Series Snake Racks. An ideal, road worthy mobile / touring
solution for musicians and audio professionals, the Tour 8 Series Snake
Racks are available in 12-, 16-, 18-, and 20-space configurations. In
addition to holding a rackmountable snake box, these cases also have a
compartme

10/29/2012 Seattle, WA - BEHRINGER is pleased to announce its EUROCOM AX Series Amplifier Control Software is available for immediate download here.

A must for AX Series installations-AX Remote Connect V1.1 provides the ideal way for integrators to set up, control and monitor all EUROCOM AX Series DSP models with a local PC via the front panel USB connector, or remotely over a network via the rear panel Ethernet port. A convenient front panel LCD display also allows setup and adjustments directly

Los Angeles, CA—October 30, 2012

The world leader in educational music publishing has released an innovative and “grown-up” approach to beginning guitar, blues guitar, rock guitar, bass, piano, and music theory. Written with the adult learner in mind, the For Adults book series is now available for step-by-step individual or teacher-led instruction.

The Beginning Guitar, Blues Guitar, Rock Guitar, Beginning Bass, and Beginning Piano for Adults methods are fun and gradual introductions to musical l

Eastwood Guitars opens up the time machine again and this time brings the famous Airline Bobkat back to life. Based on the Harmony Bobkat model, which was produced from 1963 to 1966, and was also branded by Airline, Supro, Kay and many others, the Bobkat is fun playing guitar that in its day was the “go to” model for students and pros. And the new Airline Bobkat, with a street price of under $400 US is on target to hit that same market.

It is amazing how this description from the 1960’s Harmony c

Line 6 Expands Versatility of DT-series Amplifiers with Free v2.0 Firmware Update

New HD preamps and configuration options transform DT50 and DT25 into boutique amp factories

CALABASAS, Calif.—October 30, 2012—Line 6, Inc. today announced the release of DT50™/DT25™ v2.0 firmware, a free update that dramatically expands the number of HD preamps and gives musicians unprecedented ability to create unique amp voicings.

Co-designed by Line 6 and tube-amp guru Reinhold Bogner, DT series guitar amplifiers

October 29th, 2012 - Woodstock NY

Puremagnetik has announced RackMagnet for Ableton Live 9.

RackMagnet bridges the world's largest library of Ableton Live Packs and  your production environment. Music and sound artists can now access the  entire Puremagnetik catalog in a desktop application that immediately  downloads content directly into Ableton Live 9.

Read more about RackMagnet: http://www.puremagnetik.com/rackmagnet/

RackMagnet Features:

Seamless Live 9 Integration

RackMagnet's "Lin

RADAR’s superior A/D and D/A converter technology for stand-alone DAWs

New Westminster, BC, Canada (October 27, 2012) – iZ Technology  Corporation, manufacturer of innovative music and audio products, has  launched the ADA II Converters at the 133rd AES Convention in San  Francisco. Featuring pristine iZ conversion, and innovative modular I/O structure, intuitive touch screen controls, and direct  interfacing to native DAWS and Pro Tools, ADA is a powerful tool  designed to meet the creative a

iZ Technology Corporation launches new Classic 96 and Ultra Nyquist I/O boards

New Westminster, BC, Canada (October 27, 2012) – iZ Technology  Corporation, manufacturer of innovative music and audio products, has  launched the next generation of converters, the Classic 96 and the Ultra  Nyquist, 8 Channel Analogue I/O cards. These are the most pristine and euphonic converters iZ has ever produced.

iZ’s Classic 96 Analogue I/O card maintains that signature, high-quality  iZ audio without compr

— New Parametric EQ, Optical Compressor and three new Mic Pre units join the acclaimed EX•BB 500™ in the series, forming a comprehensive line of signal processors —

133rd AES CONVENTION, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 27, 2012 — Aphex® (booth 715), a leader in audio enhancement technology for more than 35 years, is debuting its new 500 Series modules at the 133rd AES Convention in San Francisco. The 500 Series now includes six models: J PRE 500 Mic Pre; EQF 500 Parametric Equalizer; DUAL RPA 500 Mic

Insight to Debut  at 133rd AES Show in San Francisco, CA

AES  Booth #505 – San Francisco, California (October 27, 2012) – iZotope,  Inc., a leading innovator in digital audio signal processing, has announced  Insight, an essential metering suite for post production and broadcast  applications.

More than just a traditional metering plugin, Insight  provides the valuable visual feedback imperative to the mixing and mastering  stages of any audio project. In addition, Insight offers peace of mind and

A decade after the release of its predecessor, Trash 2 leaves its mark on the 133rd AES  Show

AES Booth #505 – San Francisco, CA (October 27,  2012) – iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in digital audio signal processing, has announced Trash 2, the ultimate distortion and audio mangling toolbox. Fully overhauled from Trash 1, Trash 2 adds a wealth of new features including twenty new distortion algorithms, fresh filter modules, fifty new impulse responses, multi-band waveshaping, 64-bit support a

— Operating in the  2.4 GHz range, System 10 avoids TV and DTV  interference, offering a  cost-effective, high-fidelity wireless  solution for houses of worship, musicians/hobbyists, karaoke, corporate  applications and more —

133rd AES CONVENTION, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 27, 2012 — Audio-Technica (booth 705), a leading innovator in transducer technology currently   celebrating “50 Years of Passionate Listening,” is debuting its new   high-fidelity System 10 2.4 GHz Digital Wireless at AES 201

— The ultimate studio condenser vocal microphone, the AT5040 represents a milestone in  design, build quality, and the depth, presence and purity of its sound  quality —

133rd AES CONVENTION, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 27, 2012 — Audio-Technica (booth 705), a leading innovator in transducer technology currently  celebrating “50 Years of Passionate Listening,” is launching its flagship 50 Series of elite studio microphones with the AT5040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone. A-T’s ultimate studio vocal

— Leading Hollywood post  production facility chooses Genelec to help  them expand their film  trailer post capabilities to 7.1 while relying  on Genelec’s  award-winning 8200 Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) system to  keep the  studio’s acoustics perfectly tuned —

133rd AES CONVENTION, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 27, 2012 — SSI,  a leading Hollywood audio and video post production company  specializing in cinema trailers, has purchased a new 7.1 monitoring  system by Genelec (booth 911),  the world

—Popular app allows users to correctly configure and match the angling of stereo or surround-sound speaker systems—

133rd AES CONVENTION, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 27, 2012 — Genelec (booth 911), the world’s longstanding pioneer in active monitoring, is  proud to announce the latest news regarding its highly successful TEC  Award-nominated SpeakerAngle app.

First, in response to popular demand, the app is now available for Android devices (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.genelec.apps&feature=nav_result#?t=W10

— SAMs are Genelec active  audio monitoring systems that also have the  capability and intelligence  enabling them to adapt automatically and  flexibly to their acoustical  environments through a set of proprietary  tools —

133rd AES CONVENTION, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 27, 2012 — Genelec (booth 911), the world’s longstanding pioneer in active monitoring, has  introduced its new Smart Active Monitor™ (SAM™) concept. As part of a  new streamlined marketing effort, Genelec has folded its line of

Updates flagship multi-track recorder with the ultimate sound quality, higher speed, extreme reliability, and modern flexibility

New Westminster, BC, Canada (October 27, 2012) – iZ Technology Corporation, manufacturer of innovative music and audio products, has launched RADAR 6 at the 133rd AES Convention in San Francisco. RADAR, the premier choice for hard disk multi-track recording and playback employed by recording studios, scoring stages, theaters, and post production houses around the world,

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—Developed  by UAD Direct Development Partner Brainworx, Shadow Hills Plug-In  Offers Authentic Emulation of Highly Revered Hardware Mastering  Compressor —

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • October 26, 2012 — Universal  Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of professional audio  recording hardware and software, is pleased to announce the impending  release of the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Plug-In for the UAD  Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo  Audio Interface. Created by

DiGiCo’s US  distributor offers limited-time trade up program for any large-format  analog or digital desk with credit towards the purchase of an SD5  Package, offering both a financial incentive and technological  upgrade

With the launch of the new SD5 console earlier this year, DiGiCo  U.S. distributor, Group One Limited, initiated a limited-time trade up  program within the United States to get the new system into as many  hands and inventories as possible. The premise of  the program is th

iZotope’s Adaptive Noise Reduction and Keyboard Click Reduction improve online communication
 
AES – San Francisco, California –Booth 505 (October 26,2012) - iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in digital audio signal  processing, has partnered with Blue Microphones to develop Tiki, the world’s first USB microphone  that mimics the intelligence of human hearing. Tiki’s Intelligent Speech  Mode distinguishes itself with its ability to focus on desired sounds,  minimize background noise, and intel

Now shipping with iZotope’s DeClicker, DeNoiser, and DeClipper
 
AES – San Francisco, California –Booth 505 (October 26,2012) – iZotope Inc., a leading innovator in digital audio signal processing, has licensed a suite of audio repair and restoration tools for the debut  of Sound Forge™ Pro Mac, Sony’s Professional Digital Audio Editor.  Built on a clean slate for OS X, Sound Forge Pro Mac provides a  contemporary application environment that’s perfect for recording, editing, processing, and re

WILMINGTON, USA: all-new American pro audio plug-in company Plugin Alliance LLC is pleased to welcome fellow plug-in specialist Pro Audio DSP as its latest Alliance partner company, coinciding with the release of the latter’s extraordinary Dynamic Spectrum Mapper V2, plus two new plug-ins from Plugin Alliance founder member Dirk Ulrich’s renowned German M/S mastering tools and audio plug-ins company Brainworx...

Five Models in G&L’s Exclusive Nearly Naked™ Black Ice Finish

Fullerton,  CA – October 22, 2012 – The new Black Ice Collection takes G&L’s  Nearly Naked (NENA) finish in a whole new direction  with a bad-ass look for players ready to grab the spotlight. As with  the 2012 Special Collection, Black Ice models feature G&L’s  newly-developed NENA finish for enhanced body resonance, but his time  around, no pickguard comes between your eyes and the dramatic  Black Ice finish.

Having  worked with a var

Edmeston, NY - October 23, 2012 - Pete Evick wears many musical hats. He's the guitarist in the Bret Michaels Band, as well as Michael's songwriting partner, (plus he has his own band: Evick); but he's also the Bret Michaels Band engineer, and records and mixes while he's on tour with them. Evick uses the Dangerous Music D-Box and Dangerous Bax EQ as key ingredients for his

Paris,  France, 2012/10/22: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has  released Blue Cat's Oscilloscope Multi 2.0, a brand new version of their  multiple tracks oscilloscope plug-in.

Costa Mesa, CA –(October 19, 2012) QSC Audio Products, LLC is pleased to announce that Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) is now available as a standard component of their acclaimed Q-Sys integrated system platform, which has quickly become the preferred choice worldwide for audio system control and signal transport.

Ideally suited for Q-Sys clients that utilize AV conferencing systems in such places as corporate boardrooms, meeting and convention spaces, hospitality installs, and government and le

From ‘Big Brother And The Holding Company To Country Joe McDonald

SAN FRANCISCO: Christopher Smith, Special Events Chair for the 133rd AES Convention, has collaborated with award-winning photographer, journalist Mr. Bonzai, on a special salute to “The Sounds Of San Francisco.”  Set for Saturday, Oct. 27, 11:15 am – 12:30 pm, the panel will feature members of super-groups that helped create the soundtrack for ‘The Summer of Love.’  Also lending his keen perspective to the proceedings is Joel Selv

Modular multi-effect sound creation plug-in now available

LITTLE FERRY, NEW JERSEY, October 22, 2012 — Eventide announced today the immediate availability of one of the most anticipated software plug-in releases in recent history, the H3000 Factory™ Ultra-Harmonizer® plug-in for AAX, VST, and AU, featuring 64-bit support.  The H3000 Factory native is a re-creation of several algorithms from the venerable H3000 that combine pitch, delay, modulation, and filtering in a new modular interface.  It f

Features Voice, the newest Sound Library for Iris

Cambridge, MA (October 17, 2012) – iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in  digital audio signal processing, has released the Iris+5 bundle  comprised of Iris™, iZotope’s ground-breaking visual instrument, and  five complementary Sound Libraries—including the newest addition, Voice. Iris is now bigger than ever before, and a must-have  tool for sound designers and composers looking to evoke emotion through  sonic experimentation.

Iris inspires cr

Stanton®,  part of the Gibson Pro Audio division and an industry leader in the  design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, is  pleased to announce the next evolution of the SC-IX operating system which powers the ground-breaking SCS.4DJ Complete Digital DJ System.

Stanton shocked the industry by introducing the SCS.4DJ, the first  fully-integrated  solution capable of providing the functionality and performance  demanded by today’s DJs and performers.  The SCS.4DJ is a Comp

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Oct. 18, 2012) — The  Fender Jaguar electric guitar is 50 years old now. Unveiled in 1962, it was the last of the guitar maker’s four most famous electric guitars to be introduced, and, as it turned out, the last major six-string creation of the enigmatic genius whose name adorned it. And while it might not be as omnipresent as its big-brother electric guitars of the 1950s, the Telecaster and the Stratocaster, and its closest ancestor, 1958’s Jazzmaster guitar, make no mistake

Oct 19^th , 2012 – TC Electronic, the Danish based pedal effects manufacturer, in partnership with Guitar Center’s Director of Merchandise, Barry Mitchell, announce the new Arena Reverb pedal available at Guitar Center stores, Guitar Center online www.guitarcenter.com and Musicians Friend online www.musiciansfriend.com. This new pedal will be available for purchase on Oct 26^th, 2012.

The new TC Electronic Arena Reverb is a customized take on the successful TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb. This p

GRENOBLE, FRANCE: music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce availability of Hip Hop Essentials, the latest Expansion Pack for its highly-creative SPARK Creative Drum Machine hybrid hardware/software beat production centre, as of October 15…

Hip Hop Essentials adds 30 hip hop kits to Arturia’s acclaimed SPARK Creative Drum Machine. Carefully crafted by LAbased producer and hip hop whizz Rick Stone, these deliver everything urban artists and producers need to take their trac

SANTA MONICA- October 18, 2012 - Apogee Electronics is pleased to announce Symphony I/O, the company’s flagship audio  interface, is now available in select configurations at incredible new  prices. Introduced in July 2010, Symphony I/O quickly became the  industry standard for professional multi-channel recording. Now in its  third successful year, Apogee has the opportunity to realize the  benefits of higher production volumes and lower costs and pass the  savings on to its customers. Addition

'Experimental Dubstep Bundle (Vols 1-3)' combines these three amazing packs into one giant bundle, bringing you TEN massive Construction Kits, plus an additional 350+ unique Dubstep and heavy Electro loops from this exciting series, packed full of immovable basses, irresistible grooves, and synths stacked chest high.

With a unique and quirky vibe, 'Experimental Dubstep Bundle (Vols 1-3)' takes that familiar half time groove and infuses it with experimental processing, abstract melodies and dizzyi

Delivering the same great, shred approved overdrive and boost as the original + several new enhancements.

Torrance,  CA – October 17, 2012 – Designed in cooperation with Paul Gilbert, the original Fuzz Universe remains one of Majik Box’s best selling pedals.  After two years of rugged touring and countless recordings with the Fuzz Universe, Paul suggested some new  features to be added in creation of a flagship Fuzz Universe Custom. 

These new features include:

·     Quiet Click relay switching, a

Berlin, October 16, 2012 – Native Instruments today introduced DROP
SQUAD, a new MASCHINE Expansion that highlights the deep sound of
dubstep and bass music culture. Bringing synthesis to MASCHINE and
MASCHINE MIKRO for the first time, DROP SQUAD includes presets from NI's
MASSIVE synthesizer which now comes as a free download when users
register or upgrade their MASCHINE software.

The 35 kits and 120 patterns in DROP SQUAD contain a host of punchy
drums, low-end wobbles, FX, stabs, sweep

EL CAJON, Calif. - October 17, 2012 - Every guitar has a story and Taylor Guitars wants to hear it. On the heels of the company's 38th anniversary, Taylor is inviting fans and owners to share their Taylor tales through a new online platform called, appropriately, Taylor Stories. Located on the Taylor Guitars website, the feature enables fans to submit their Taylor anecdotes, upload a photo, and include a link to a video.

Among the first round of stories is an account of an 810 which was wounded

Quebec, Canada / Champlain, NY, USA - September 25, 2012 - Simaudio Ltd., a Canadian audio and video equipment manufacturer focused on home entertainment for the past 30 years, has announced today that they have signed an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement for a new Pro Audio product under their "Moon" product brand.

Audio Plus Services, the distributor for Focal Professional, Lauten

San Francisco, CA––At the 133^rd AES Convention, ADAM Audio is introducing the F Series professional monitors with signature tweeter technology that provides unsurpassed performance at the most accessible prices in the company’s history.

The new F Series consists of the F5 and F7 nearfield monitors and SubF dedicated subwoofer. Both the F5 and F7 employ the company’s new ART tweeter that provides performance similar to ADAM’s acclaimed X-ART tweeter in a smaller size to fit the new form factor wit

Sacramento, CA -- 16 October 2012 Fargen Amplification announced today it has expanded its leading boutique tube amplifier line with the introduction of the Micro Plex, at an entry-level price.

The Micro Plex is a Class A, handwired tube amplifier that offers a versatile range of classic rock tones – from “The Wind Cries Mary” to “Back in Black”. It features a 5 Watt Class A design, with push--‐pull gain and tone shift modes. It’s circuit is similar to that of the Fargen Mini Plex MKII, but in a

The Sound of Piano One  comes from the Yamaha C7 concert grand, a true workhorse in the  professional piano world, appearing on famous concert stages, in  international competitions and in prestigious music events throughout the world.

A-FADA Delivers Groundbreaking DAW Automation Control and Pro-Station Layout
Offers Enhanced DAW Editing/Arrangement from Center Section Location

SAN FRANCISCO  – Solid State Logic, the  world’s leading manufacturer of tools for creative audio professionals  is proud to announce the introduction of the groundbreaking A-FADA automation system and the release of a new ‘Pro-Station’  version of their Duality console at the 2012 AES Show (Booth 1005).  With hundreds  of units sold, Duality has bec

   Passive 12” subwoofer delivering outstanding performance

   Ideally suited to both  mobile applications and fixed installation

   Ideal for use with EVID, ZX1 and EVU compact loudspeaker systems

Straubing, October 2012 Precision-engineered  components, high power-handling capacity, and powerful, well-balanced  sound: the passive ZX1-Sub is the latest member of Electro-Voice’s  compact and  lightweight ZX loudspeaker family. Presenting an optimal combination of  performance, portability and ef

Future Loops has just released Pro Dance Kits - Glitch Micro House 01, a  multi-format drum kit sample pack specially designed for Dance &  Electronic productions.

Pro Dance Kits features over 350 Drum Hits organized into 20 different  Drum Kits. All samples are offered in WAV format and also come mapped in  ready to use kits for MPC, Giga, EXS, Kontakt and Battery.

For more info and demos check out their website at:
http://www.futureloops.com/product-prodancekitsglitchmicrohouse01.php

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— New facility features a Neve Genesys console, Ocean Way monitors and more —

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, October 11, 2012 — Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users, announces that it has opened a new custom recording/listening demo facility at the Hollywood Guitar Center location on Sunset Boulevard, which also houses GC Pro’s home offices. Open to the public, GC Pro affiliate partners and manufacturers alike, the

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – What’s better than a boost pedal for guitarists who need some extra volume for solos and when they need to stand out from the rest of the band? HARMAN’s DigiTech new Tone Boost e-pedal for the iStomp. The Tone Boost offers two boost options – a straight clean boost and an adjustable boost for a specific frequency range.

“Our Tone Boost is an extremely useful live and studio performance tool,” said Scott Klimt, marketing manager, DigiTech. “Sometimes guitarists just want a

Giant step forward into the technical, musical, and business aspects of producing today

Montclair, NJ (October 11, 2012) – Hal Leonard Books, the musician’s best source of books on the music business, audio technology, instrument history, and more, has published Engineering & Producing, the second edition of the fifth book in the Hal Leonard Recording Method by Bill Gibson ($39.99).

The first four books of the Hal Leonard Recording Method cover microphones, mixers, recording vocals and instrument;

Create your own clean and modern style of saturation – the most natural solution to eliminate unwanted peaks and increase overall loudness of a signal
 
 
In music,mixing and production there exists 4 methods of eliminating  unwanted peaks of a  signal and improving the overall loudness of  channels or the whole mix. They are: compression, hard clipping, soft clipping or saturation.
 
While compression is used most frequently it is not often the best solution to eliminate unwanted peaks and hi

Digital Performer 8 is now shipping

64-bit support Take full advantage of your 64-bit computer system Today’s plug-ins and virtual instruments are incredibly powerful, but they also require massive amounts of memory. DP’s 64-bit support lets you take full advantage of all your computer's memory for optimum performance. Windows 7 support Award-winning design and features for Windows Version 8 brings Digital Performer’s award-winning design and features to Windows 7 and beyond. Operation is almost ide