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the Antidote to Network Endpoint Weak Links Seattle, WA-November 2019... Say goodbye to traditional analog microphone lines that are prone to noise induction and general signal degradation; the new Symetrix xIO Stage 4x4 Dante™ stage box offers a far superior digital solution for professionals installing audio systems in difficult and demanding stage environments. The Symetrix xIO Stage 4x4 is a rugged, durable, audio-over-IP solution that installs cleanly in any NEMA 8"x8"x4" electrical enclosure. Delivering pristine audio quality, the xIO Stage 4x4 provides four analog microphone/line inputs and four line-level outputs, converting the signals to and from Dante for transfer over standard CAT5/6 cable from a stage or other source location to a Symetrix Radius NX, Prism, or Edge DSP. An excellent choice for performing arts theaters, school gymnatoriums, houses of worship, courtrooms, conference rooms, and more, the xIO Stage 4x4 employs high quality 24-bit, 48 kHz A/D/A converters; premium Neutrik XLR connectors; carefully considered cable-management tie-points; and simple reconfiguration of input sources. The xIO Stage 4x4 is powered by a PoE injector or PoE network switch. Once signals are on the Dante network, they can be routed by a Symetrix DSP, without degradation, into multiple zones. Symetrix Composer software enables real-time setup and control from a Windows PC. "A system is only as good as its weakest link," observes Symetrix owner and CEO Mark Graham. "The Symetrix xIO Stage 4x4 is the antidote to endpoint weak links that diminish the performance of your audio system designs. We at Symetrix are proud to put our name on this highly engineered product of exceptional quality." For more information about the Symetrix xIO Stage 4x4, visit www.symetrix.co/products/dante-enabled-expanders. ### About Symetrix With unrelenting focus, Symetrix delivers high-performance audio DSP hardware and software backed by the highest caliber of customer care. Early-stage implementation of Dante™ network audio is just one of many ways Symetrix continues to lead with innovation in the commercial AV industry.

Erica Synths Black Spring Reverb Offers a Different Take on Spring Reverberation Units Now shipping: New Eurorack module from Erica Synths includes built-in vactrol based audio compressor Riga, Latvia, November 13, 2019 — Erica Synths announces that its widely anticipated Black Spring Reverb Eurorack module is now shipping. The Black Spring Reverb offers a completely different take on spring reverberation units, providing live performers and studio musicians with a ton of sonic flexibility. Firstly, it has built in vactrol based audio compressor, and secondly, the unit can operate an external tank, or a combination of both internal and external tanks — resulting in effect combinations never heard before. Thirdly, in order to animate reverberation, the module has built-in feedback effects, such as pitch shifters, delay and a ring-modulator. Feedback amount and effect parameters can be controlled manually or via CV, making the module an experimental instrument all on its own. Black Spring Reverb includes a compact spring reverberation tank which can be easily installed in most Eurorack cases. The unit is designed to be used with wide variety of spring tanks, but for best results, users should use tanks with low input impendance - 8-200ohm. Black Spring Reverb is available now for €270. For more information or to order, please visit the Erica Synths product page. Features Compact spring reverberation tank to install in a skiff case Manually and CV controlled feedback amount Vactrol-based compressor 7 distinct feedback effects Selection between internal, external reverberation tanks or combination of both Feedback Send and Return jack sockets ABOUT ERICA SYNTHS Erica Synths team of visionaries, engineers and musicians have been working hard to bring you modules and instruments that will set your modular system apart from mass in terms of how it sounds, looks and functions.

Steinberg Unveils Padshop 2 The granular and spectral synthesizer, Padshop 2, is Steinberg’s latest achievement in designing a stunning and unique-sounding virtual instrument. HAMBURG, Germany — Steinberg today announced the immediate availability of Padshop 2, an updated, redesigned version of the original Padshop granular synthesizer. Padshop is known for its granular synthesis and lovely crafted user interface. Padshop 2 now boasts two sound engines, introducing a spectral oscillator next to its granular oscillator. Together, sound design has never been more exciting, allowing users to import and intricately redesign samples. Padshop 2 now also includes an arpeggiator to create melodic sequences, an EQ with four bands, an ensemble effect and phaser, plus further additions to its global reverb. With more than 100 new presets and samples, version 2 counts more than 570 presets, ideal for quick results, while the 570 pre-produced samples let users delve into the power of Padshop. Padshop 2 is available as VST, AU and AAX compatible plug-in and standalone instrument, but it is also included in Cubase Pro 10.5, Cubase Artist 10.5 as well as the Absolute 4 VST collection. Senior Marketing Manager Florian Haack commented: “We’ve really put a lot of effort in this iteration to take Padshop to the next level. With more sounds, new effects and the included arp, Padshop 2 is already a major update. Now factor in the spectral oscillator alongside the already included granular oscillator and the possibilities of sound creation are simply mind-blowing.” Availability and pricing Padshop 2 is available as download through the Steinberg Online Shop for US $129. The update from Padshop Pro is US $29.99 and the update from Padshop is US $39.99. Padshop Pro will be discontinued to streamline the product range of Steinberg instruments. New feature additions Second synth engine: Spectral Oscillator More than 100 new presets and samples New arpeggiator, filters and effects New enhanced modulation section Refreshed design Links Product page: www.steinberg.net/padshop YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/vstinstruments About Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Steinberg is known the world over for its music and audio software and hardware solutions. The company has been developing, manufacturing and selling innovative products for musicians and producers in the music, film, post production and multimedia industries since 1984. Steinberg products are used by Grammy and Oscar award-winning composers, engineers and producers. The company also offers business customers license-management and copy-protection systems. Visit www.steinberg.net for further details. All trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners.

The Official Harmony Reverb Shop Offers First-Ever Chance to Buy an Authentic Reissued 8418 Amp from the Iconic Brand Chicago, IL & Kalamazoo, MI (12 November 2019) – Reverb, a leading website and mobile app for buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, has partnered with iconic American instrument maker, Harmony, to exclusively release the highly anticipated Harmony 8418 Reissue Tube Combo Amplifier. From today, musicians and collectors have the unique opportunity to buy one of only 150 authentic 8418 reissue amps, available now via The Official Harmony Reverb Store. The Harmony 8418 Reissue Tube Combo Amplifier boasts the same classic looks, circuitry and hand-wired construction as the much beloved original 8418. All components are of the highest quality – from capacitors to the made-in-USA output transformer – and have been sourced by the Harmony team to faithfully recreate the experience and tone of the original amplifier. Meng Kuok, CEO of BandLab Technologies said, “In speaking with Harmony artists and fans, we found a huge amount of love for the 8418’s compact and versatile design that feels right at home whether it’s in the living room or a small studio. We’re so proud of what this limited reissue brings to the table, tone-wise. The 6V6 vacuum tubes were picked to recreate the unmistakably sweet and warm tones of the ‘50s, while the made-in-Italy 6″ Jensen Alnico speaker offers a full and responsive sound perfect for vintage blues, jazz or rock.” “I have loved seeing how BandLab Technologies has begun reviving the great American brand of Harmony. We are honored to be partnering to exclusively release Harmony’s first ever reissued amplifier. This 8418 amplifier is a piece of that history brought back to life – it’s a mean little thing and loads of fun to play!” said Jim Tuerk, Director of Business Development at Reverb. Visit The Official Harmony Reverb Shop to purchase one of these limited edition amps, or head to harmony.co for more information.  Buyers can request that the amps be delivered to any location within continental U.S. Watch the video of Andy Martin demonstrating the 8418 Reissue Amplifier, paired with a Harmony Jupiter and Harmony Rebel. Technical specs Technology: Point to point hand-wired and assembled in Singapore Channels: 2 input channels Power tube: 6V6 Rectifier tube: 5Y3GT Preamp tube: 6SJ7 Output wattage: 5W Inputs: 2 x 1/4″ jack instrument input Controls: Volume Speaker configuration: 6″ Jensen Alnico Driver, P6V, 4Ω Materials: Plywood construction, Tolex wrapping Dimensions: 12” x 15” x 8.7” / 305 x 380 x 220 mm Weight: 13.9lbs / 6.3kg ABOUT HARMONY Established in 1892, Harmony is warmly remembered by many musicians for starting their lifelong journey into music and for being a well-loved part of a musician’s story from one generation to the next. Originally a maker of archtop and flat top guitars, ukuleles, banjos and violins, the brand officially entered a new era in 2018 when it was reintroduced to the world. Today, Harmony carries a refreshed lineup of electric guitars, amplifiers and accessories that are inspired by the past, designed for the present and crafted to last into the future. Harmony guitars are built from the iconic 225 Parsons St factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Harmony is part of BandLab Technologies, a collective of music focused brands, headquartered in Singapore. ABOUT REVERB Reverb is a leading online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments. Since launching in 2013, Reverb has grown into a vibrant community of buyers and sellers all over the world. By focusing on inspiring content, price transparency, musician-focused, eCommerce tools, a music-savvy customer service team, and more, Reverb has created an online destination where the global music community can connect over the perfect piece of music gear. A portion of each sale on Reverb goes to Reverb Gives, which provides youth music programs all over the world with the instruments they need to make music. Reverb is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY).

Clearmountain’s Domain Version 1.1 Now Compatible With Windows 10 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Santa Monica, CA - Nov 12, 2019 - Apogee’s Clearmountain’s Domain plugin, launched in October for macOS, is now compatible with Windows 10. Now, Windows users can take full advantage of Bob Clearmountain’s personalized multi-effects plugin with over 20 classic presets and soundscapes created from his most iconic recordings. Advanced tabs let you customize your own mix domain using Bob’s essential toolkit of custom spaces, convolution reverbs, delays, de-essers, pitch and EQ modules. Clearmountain’s Domain features easy to access presets recreated by Bob to emulate his classic mixes of iconic recordings by artists like David Bowie, Roxy Music, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, INXS, John Fogerty and many more. While the classic presets help you easily recreate the sonic environment of your favorite Clearmountain mixes, advanced views reveal Clearmountain’s decades of expertise and empower you to create your own musical mix domain. Clearmountain’s Domain Highlights Clearmountain’s Personalized FX Signal Flow Pre Delay/Reverb De-esser Pre Delay/Reverb EQ Stereo Delay with Spin Time Compensation Delay Blur (Saturation) Stereo Unison to Octave Pitch-Shift Clearmountain Spaces Convolution Reverbs FX Mixer Clearmountain’s Classic Presets Clearmountain Spaces, Convolution Reverbs Real Time FX Visualizer System Requirements: Windows: Windows 10 and higher 4 GB minimum RAM, 8 GB or higher recommended Free Pace iLok account – physical iLok not required Mac: MacOS 10.12.6 or higher 4 GB minimum RAM, 8 GB or higher recommended Free Pace iLok account – physical iLok not required Tested & Supported DAWs: Pro Tools 12, Ultimate (ProTools 11 and lower not currently supported ) Ableton Live 10 Cubase 9.5 VST 1 & 2 ( VST 3 not implemented in this release ) Please note that any AUv2, VST 2, or AAX fully compliant DAW should work Download Clearmountain’s Domain Version 1.1 on the Apogee website. Version 1.1 includes both Mac and Windows installers. License available for purchase through authorized Apogee dealers and on the Apogee webstore. Learn More Facebook Twitter Instagram Google Plus YouTube

Tech 21 Reboots the SansAmp PSA for Their 30th Anniversary Considered a staple in professional recording studios, the SansAmp PSA rackmount was used on countless major releases, film scores, and worldwide tours by such artists as Muse, Rammstein, Paul Stanley, and John Entwistle. In a time of every-other-month upgrades, the SansAmp PSA was modi- fied only once since its introduction in 1993, and primarily to add hardware features. With 2019 marking their 30th Anniversary, Tech 21 stepped up to the challenge of streamlining its architecture into a compact, easily portable pedal. The SansAmp PSA 2.0 offers the same operational simplicity, essential functionality and dizzying versatility as its predecessor. It also features a Performance Mode which turns it into a 3-channel stompbox. Combining a warm, all-analog signal path for punchy, responsive, organic sounds with digital recall, the SansAmp PSA 2.0 bears all of the original controls: Buzz, Punch, Crunch, Drive, Gain (formerly Pre-Amp), Low, High, Level and Trim. With 128 memory locations, storing and recalling programs is simple. You don’t need any special training or a degree in physics to operate the unit. When you turn a knob, you hear the difference immediately --in real time. You just set your tones and push the Save button. In the studio, you can record direct, enhance existing tracks in mixdowns, as well as add interesting touches to any instrument, including drums, horns and vocals. Live, the SansAmp PSA 2.0 can be used as a pre-amp direct into a power amp with guitar or bass speaker cabinets, as a “monster direct box” to a P.A. system (or both simul- taneously), and as an outboard processor. Manufactured in the U.S.A. Contact Tech 21 USA, Inc., 790 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07012. Tel: 973-777-6996. Fax: 973-777-9899. E-mail: info@tech21nyc.com. Website: tech21nyc.com.

WATCH NOW Powerful Active 3-Band EQ Sat switch adds 24db pre-gain boost and tightens up the low end Independent boost with 0 to 15db of available gain Across genres and generations, the sound of a half stack pushed hard with drive and boost has become a standard for rock tones. No genre or era of players has been more heavily defined by these iconic sounds than the classic metal and hard rock pioneers of the late seventies and eighties. Diamondhead is a Multistage Distortion + Boost pedal that captures the power and versatility of that era-defining rig in a package that will find a space on any pedalboard. Diamondhead is deep and three-dimensional, with clarity and touch response. LEARN MORE Made in Santa Barbara, CA. https://www.seymourduncan.com/

Maxon collaborates with EarthQuaker Devices on limited edition, 40th Anniversary modded OD808 Maxon has collaborated with master pedal engineer Jamie Stillman of Earthquaker Devices to bring you the limited edition 40th Anniversary Earthquaker Devices-modded OD808. As with the OD808-40K and OD808-40C, the OD808-40E will be limited to a production of individually numbered units, each with its own signed certificate of authenticity. The unit begins shipping in late November. Order it here: https://maxonfx.com/collections/maxon-custom-shop/products/40th-anniversary-earthquaker-modified-overdrive-od808-40e?variant=30484636270692 The OD808-40E features Earthquaker Devices' “Signal Shredder” Mod which lends a more open feel to the classic OD808 sound, with more clarity and punch thanks to an enhanced upper midrange, alternate clipping diodes, and increased output volume. Watch a video about the modded Maxon OD808s here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLFY3r3eAl3mOjvzC6KTiVDwqgJ7IqYCFN&v=0zR_X99CElo&feature=emb_title More on EarthQuaker Devices: Akron, Ohio-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices have had an unprecedented 2019 so far. In addition to receiving Exporter of the Year 2019 from the U.S. Small Business Administration in May, sponsoring a tour of Japan featuring the legendary Boris later that month, releasing their first ever artist sponsored collaboration pedal (Life Pedal) with Sunn O))) in June (and selling out in five hours), they launched the lauded Plumes Small Signal Shredder in August, and then a second run of their Life Pedal (which sold out in minutes). In late August, the street where the company resides was renamed, EarthQuaker Drive. Watch the unveiling here. For the unindoctrinated, EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Its key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. The company has sold approximately 250,000 units. Additionally, Stillman also holds a U.S. patent (Patent no: US9,.899.013BI, issued February 20, 2018) pertaining to an effects pedal implementing a switching mechanism between forward and reverse delay effects. Visit EarthQuaker Devices here: https://www.earthquakerdevices.com https://www.instagram.com/earthquakerdev/ https://www.facebook.com/EarthQuakerDevices/ https://twitter.com/EarthQuakerDev

MAGNETIC EFFECTS INTRODUCE THE ELECTROCHOP EFFECTS PEDAL FOR GUITAR. London, England - 11 November 2019 - Magnetic Effects are pleased to release the Electrochop tremolo. The Electrochop is a versatile optical Tremolo. A wide range of tremolo sounds from vintage to modern are available with a set of controls that are easy to use yet offer many options. The Electrochop excels at subtle, smooth tremolo sounds as well as choppy sounds or pattern type tremolo sounds. The Electrochop has a total of ten waveforms which can be selected with the WAVE Control. Waveforms include Ramp Up, Ramp Down, Square, Triangle, Sine. Speed settings range from super slow to frenetically fast. The rate of the tremolo can be controlled with either the SPEED control or an external Tap Tempo foot switch. The MULTIPLY control selects the tempo multiplier. (Quarter note division) This allows you to tap a wide range of speeds easily as well as expanding the range of the SPEED control. A VOLUME control allows you to compensate for any perceived volume difference that can occur when using tremolo. A LED located next to the foot switch indicates the speed and depth setting of the pedal in both bypass and active modes. The LED colour changes to signify whether the pedal is active or bypassed. Great tone and features make the Electrochop a worthwhile addition to any pedalboard. FEATURES: - Volume, Multiply, Speed, Depth and Wave controls - Top mounted Jacks, Tap socket and DC socket - Tap Tempo via external tap switch - High input impedance and low output impedance - 9-18V DC centre negative adapter operation - True Bypass switching RETAIL PRICE: $175 US plus shipping. ABOUT: Magnetic Effects is a company based in London, England specialising in handmade guitar pedals with practical features for guitarists. www.magneticeffects.net https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glkrhr5MTGw&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F_LLIDPwUk&feature=emb_logo

Orange Amplification Launches First Online Rock Guitar Courses Accredited by UK Government Education Authority OFQUAL Orange Amplification is proud to launch its Rock Guitar Courses which enables students to take the first accredited online guitar exams in the world to grade 8. The courses are split into three stages, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced which are equivalent to grades 1 to 8. Lessons are fun to learn with downloadable course materials, offering new and returning guitarists the skills and knowledge necessary to pass a qualification. Start the FREE 30 DAY TRIAL today here. Students can choose the way of studying that suits them best; on their own, with a teacher or via the website with guided video instructions. The easy to follow lessons can be accessed by either a monthly subscription to all 3 courses or a one-off payment which gives entry to the preferred course. YouTuber Mary Spender explains more in this video. The downloadable course materials and online lessons have been developed by a team of qualified guitarists and teachers. Included are a plethora of resources including audio backing tracks and tests specifically selected to reflect different music tastes and support varying skill levels. All of the Orange Learn courses link into their respective online guitar exam provided by OnlineMusicExams and recognised by OFQUAL. Students will only need to take 3 exams to reach grade 8 giving them a huge saving in costs and time. Courses and exams can be taken anytime and from anywhere, further reducing costs and increasing their educational prospects. OnlineMusicExams put students and teachers totally in control of their own timetable for learning. Orange recognises the need to reduce the costs of learning for all musicians to improve their chances of gaining qualifications for a future career and are proud to have pioneered this project. Orange has spent over five decades encouraging people to take up the guitar and to show the benefits derived from playing an instrument. The new accredited Online Rock Guitar Courses give an added incentive to would-be guitarists to receive qualifications on the instrument they love. To find out more go to orangeamps.com/learn/ Mary Spender OnlineMusicExams For further information contact: UK Headquarters info@omec.com, Tel: +44 208 905 2828 USA Office info@orangeusa.com, Tel: +1 404 303 8196 China Office china@orangeamps.com, Tel: +86 186 5736 1747 https://orangeamps.com https://www.facebook.com/orangeamps https://twitter.com/orangeamps About Orange Amplification Orange Amplification has been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960’s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone.

PRODUCERLOOPS.COM RELEASES “HIP HOP EMPIRE VOL 1” SAMPLE PACK 'Hip Hop Empire Vol 1' by Producer Loops is a sample pack inspired by the dirtiest of classic dirty South Hip Hop artists like Paul Wall, UGK and Outkast. RIAA Certified Platinum producer, Oscar White, put together this pack full of grimey Blues and soul-flavoured Hip Hop and Trap samples. Armed with over 15 years of experience, credits with artists such as Ti, Schoolboy Q, and Scarface, not to mention a sound library that has taken nearly two decades to cultivate, Oscar releases his very first sample pack for Producer Loops. MIDI Files: Please note that due to the analogue nature of this product, MIDI files are not provided for all melodic phrases. However, each Construction Kit does contain MIDI, where possible. One-Shot Samples: This pack also includes one-shot samples, allowing you to create new beats, fills and loops to complement the existing material. Simply load them up into your sampler of choice and create an infinite number of new grooves and phrases. Royalty-Free: All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs. Recommended Requirements: Ableton Live 10 Product Details: • 5 Construction Kits • Ableton Live Pack • Acidized WAV Files • Apple Loops/AIFF Files • Loops Synced To BPM • 44.1kHz/24-Bit • Pc/Mac Compatible • 100% Royalty-Free Price and Availability: 'Hip Hop Empire Vol 1’ is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £29.95 / 36.21 EUR. More information is available at: https://www.producerloops.com

Taking portable PA to the next level, the JBL EON ONE Compact all-in-one rechargeable, personal PA features best-in-class audio performance, a professional-grade mixer, advanced Bluetooth playback and control and much more. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, DJ, presenter, fitness instructor or just want to enjoy amazing sound on the go, the EON ONE Compact delivers professional audio for all of life’s stages. WATCH THE VIDEO Contact Us HARMAN Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA 91329 U.S.A. Recommended New Products Training Newsletter Forward Privacy Policy Home

Elk Audio OS for everyone! - Elk releases open source version of award winning Audio Operating System and Development Kit for Raspberry Pi. Elk Audio OS is the award-winning Audio Operating System from Elk ( formerly known as MIND Music Labs) that allows you to run existing VST and other plugin formats on hardware instruments and audio devices in real time with ultra low latency. And this using only general purpose ARM and x86 CPUs, opening up for a new generation of digital instruments and remote 5G network experiences. In the upcoming weeks a beta version of the Elk Audio Operating System will be made available under a Dual licensing model (open-source & commercial), but already today, the Elk Audio OS SDK & documentation is available and is free for anyone to start using. Available on elk.audio is also an Elk Audio OS Development Kit for Raspberry Pi that includes a custom Elk Pi Audio Hat. The Elk Pi Hat alone is one of the most advanced pro Audio Hats in the markets with down to 1 ms latency, multichannel and support for Raspberry 4 coming up in the very near future. “The idea behind the Elk Audio OS is to make a whole new generation of connected musical instruments possible. Instruments that can connect people around the world and spur new kinds of musical creativity. We believe there are so many potential instrument makers out there who could create fantastic things if they just had the right tools, and it is for them we have created Elk. So today I'm very happy to announce that we have reached a major milestone in our company, when we can make Elk available to everyone through the open source release.” - Michele Beninicaso CEO at Elk (former MIND Music Labs) Elk Audio OS is officially endorsed by Steinberg , owners of the VST format, is supported in the VST3 SDK and is fully compatible with plugins written in JUCE , making Elk the perfect solution for companies and makers alike interested in developing new digital hardware instruments. With VST being the defacto standard for software instruments and effects there is already a vast library of existing world class plugins out there waiting for a new life as hardware. An example of this is the Retrologue desktop prototype synth built on the VST synth with the same name debuted earlier this year at SuperBooth in Berlin. “When working with Elk Audio OS on the Retrologue we immediately recognized something that could be a game changer. Running the same VST plugin on hardware as you do on desktop opens up for new possibilities and new ways of working. Getting Elk Audio OS available under open source is really exciting and I believe that this could make Elk a standard for digital hardware instruments.” - Florian Haack, Steinberg ADC If you are one of the lucky ones to have grabbed a spot at the Elk workshop at this years ADC (Audio Developer Conference) this news should be even more exciting. Not only will you get a hands on workshop from the core team of developers behind the Elk Audio OS, but you are also the first ones out to get access to the full Elk Audio OS Development Kit , including the Elk Pi Audio Hat . For those of you who have not secured a spot, make sure not to miss the planned talk on Elk Audio OS ! ______________ Elk is a Stockholm based company ( formerly known as MIND Music Labs) that develops technologies enabling a new generation of connected musical instruments and audio devices . Elk ’s ambition is to create new ways to bridge the gap between musicians and technology, changing how to learn, create, record and share music. Elk Audio OS is Elk’s patent pending core technology. Elk is a Linux based Audio Operating System developed to deliver ultra low latency audio performances in embedded systems and over 5G networks. Elk allows you to leverage the power of software technology in a new generation of smart musical instruments and 5G network services that will connect musicians around the world. Elk Audio OS fully supports VST, MIDI, Soundfont, Ableton Link and other major standards. You can also write plugins for Elk using JUCE, LV2, Csound, Faust, HISE and Max/MSP gen~. © 2019 MIND Music Labs

Dear Reality releases major multichannel update to dearVR PRO all-in-one spatializing solution for 3D audio with Plugin Alliance “It’s completely brilliant, utterly intuitive, excellent.” - Golden Globe- and GRAMMY® Award-nominated film and classical composer, record producer, and arranger Simon Franglen (Avatar, Titanic, Michael Jackson), 2019 SANTA CRUZ, CA, USA: Plugin Alliance, supporting all major plugin formats and uniting some of the best-known international audio companies under one virtual roof, is proud to announce availability of dearVR PRO V1.4.0 — a major multichannel update to spatial audio technology-specialising German software partner Dear Reality’s all- in-one AAX-, AU-, and VST-supporting spatializing solution for 3D audio, extending its state-of-the-art binaural and Ambisonics encoder to support 26 multichannel output formats from 5.0, 7.1.4 to 13.1, intended for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, or MPEG-H — as of November 7... dearVR PRO duly delivered on its creators’ cutting-edge vision of providing the best-sounding 3D audio technology to all kinds of next-generation audio production environments upon its original release in late 2017. Fast forward to today’s major update and V1.4.0 ensures that Dear Reality and its premier product rightfully remain at the forefront of spatial audio technology, easily meeting all of the professional requirements for any VR (Virtual Reality) or AR (Augmented Reality) production. Put it this way: all surround sound specialists can continue to use the plugin in their particular workflow — whether working with a more standard 5.1 system or a more elaborate setup with more speakers. Simply select one out of 26 different loudspeaker formats and immediately start mixing in 5.1.4 or 13.1, for instance. Want to deliver a mix in multiple formats? No problem! dearVR PRO users can easily start mixing in Binaural (2CH), TOA Ambisonics, or 7.1.4, and at a later stage export the mix in 5.1 Film, for example, by just changing the OUTPUT FORMAT. For those who do not want to invest in a physical 13.1 loudspeaker setup, choose the Binaural output to prepare the session before easily switching to the final loudspeaker format. Furthermore, users of dearVR PRO V1.4.0 can also benefit from Dear Reality’s brand-new VHSP (Virtual Height Speaker) simulation technology. This combines sophisticated room and distance simulation with groundbreaking virtual height speaker perception for flat setups like 5.1 or 7.1 in an unprecedented manner. Want to deliver 7.1.4 and 7.1? Easier done than said! Start mixing in 7.1.4 using the four real height speakers, then change the OUTPUT FORMAT to 7.1 and benefit from the virtual height simulation. Additionally, all 46 vivid VIRTUAL ACOUSTICS environments within which dearVR PRO users can place an object’s sound have been optimized and adapted to simulate smoothly when working with all multichannel loudspeaker outputs. On top of that, all feature true-to-life 3D imaging and depth. Creatively choose from variously-sized rooms suited to the most commonplace production needs — from a small Car to a huge Cathedral. Each environment is instantly and independently recallable per plugin instance, letting users place each object’s sound in a different space. It is also possible to change the shape, dimensions, and texture of the selected space by adjusting its size, damping, balance of early reflections, and diffuse reverb. REALTIME AURALIZATION mode allows adjustment of the distance between the listener and the four walls (LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and BACK), ceiling (TOP), and floor (BOTTOM) within the selected space. Moving the sound results in the delay times and directions of arrival for early reflections bouncing off those virtual boundaries being altered accordingly — just like in real-world environments. Extraordinarily, an OCCLUSION control even enables users to adjust the sound of an object being blocked by another virtual object in line of sight to the listener! It is also possible for dearVR PRO users to effectively place their listener in the centre of the sound. Simply drag the mouse around using the plugin’s XYZ pad to position a track’s sound anywhere in a 3D soundstage — be that behind or in front of the listener, closer, or farther away. Also, radical performance enhancements applied to the V1.4.0 update lead to a performance increase of up to 60%, making dearVR PRO the all- in-one solution when working with large channel counts in complex situations. Saying that, those performance enhancements enable users to run more instances of dearVR PRO than ever before. Better said, dearVR PRO V1.4.0 is truly a state-of-the-art audio processor, allowing any multitrack session to be mixed in 3D. The powerful, fast, and intuitive interface provides all the tools that are needed to create stunning, ultra-realistic immersive 3D audio. Ask Golden Globe- and GRAMMY® Award-nominated film and classical composer, record producer, and arranger Simon Franglen. No stranger to the widening world of spatial audio himself, he happily sings its praises, putting forward the following closing comment: “It’s completely brilliant, utterly intuitive, excellent.” Dear Reality’s dearVR PRO is available for purchase — as an AAX Native-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting plugin for MacOS (10.9 through 10.14) and Windows (7 through 10) — exclusively from distribution partner Plugin Alliance for $349.00 USD from here: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/dearvr_pro.html (Please note that the V1.4.0 update is free for owners of dearVR PRO.) A fully-functional, 14-day trial of dearVR PRO is available to anyone registering for a free Plugin Alliance account here: http://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/registration.html dearVR PRO is included in Plugin Alliance’s MEGA Bundle (https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/pa-mega-bundle-monthly.html) monthly — and annual — subscriptions at no extra cost! Note that the proprietary Plugin Alliance Installation Manager means users can select, download, and install only the products and formats needed for their system. For more in-depth information, including several superb-sounding audio demos, please visit Plugin Alliance’s dedicated dearVR PRO webpage here: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/dearvr_pro.html Watch Dear Reality’s immersive introductory video for dearVR PRO V1.4.0 here: https://youtu.be/54aIDJudKjI See and hear Dear Reality’s ‘Best of Binaural mixes’ dearVR PRO video here: https://youtu.be/YyhdEeui_PY Watch indie producer, sound engineer, and online product trainer Alex Solano talk through dearVR PRO 3D mixing techniques on behalf of Plugin Alliance here: https://youtu.be/ZU-wglqm0JE About Plugin Alliance (www.plugin-alliance.com) World-class plugins. Dongle-free. Plugin Alliance is supporting all major plugin formats and uniting some of the best-known international audio companies under one virtual roof. The Santa Cruz, California-based company empowers world-renowned analog hardware companies with a digital strategy and provides software developers with services that allow them to develop products with increasing quality and quantity. It does this by providing professional marketing and distribution as well as platform features like a state-of-the-art authorization system. An open invitation is eternally extended to all developers, engineers, and artists to join its fast-growing community. About Dear Reality (www.dearvr.com) Dear Reality is a German software company that specializes in spatial audio technology and Virtual Acoustics.With a strong background in sound engineering, the founders of Dear Reality have delivered on their vision to provide the best-sounding 3D audio technology to all kinds of next-generation audio production environments.They are supported by an excellent team of sound designers, software developers, and game designers. Since July 2019, Dear Reality GmbH is part of the Sennheiser group. © 2019 Plugin Alliance LLC

Pocket-sized mobile streaming interface provides crystal clear audio when live-streaming and recording video November 7, 2019 - IK Multimedia announces the availability of iRig Stream. This mobile-friendly audio tool is part of IK's Creator Series for video content creators, YouTubers, live streamers, musicians, DJs, podcasters and other social media broadcasters looking to capture high quality audio directly using a mobile device. Ideal for content creators and musicians, iRig Stream is a mobile audio interface that combines multiple audio sources down to one track for recording or streaming in mono or stereo with the user's mobile device and their favorite app. Two line-level RCAs offer quick connection to mixers, keyboards and outboard gear, and the included Lightning, USB-C and USB-A cables can connect to the latest smartphones, tablets and laptops. An innovative headphone/microphone jack offers both direct monitoring and an easy way to add a voice-over to a stream. Compatible with most earbud/mic combos as well as IK's analog iRig accessories, it offers a comprehensive solution in an ultra-compact unit. An intuitive set of gain indicators and gain control make it easy to set the appropriate level, and 24-bit, 48 kHz A/D converters ensure superior sound. A Stereo/Mono switch ensures compatibility with the widest range of apps, including mono-only apps like Instagram, and a loopback feature lets users playback music on their device at the same time they stream. Five-time Latin GRAMMY-nominated producer, composer and percussionist Tony Succar has relied heavily on tools in the iRig range to grow his social media following. In the video here, he gives a glimpse into the way the new iRig Stream can now help artists and social media creators stream their videos and performances more easily. Pricing and availability iRig Stream is available for $/€99.99* from the IK Multimedia online store and from authorized IK dealers worldwide. * All prices excluding taxes For more information, please visit: www.ikmultimedia.com/irigstream To see iRig Stream in action, visit: www.ikmultimedia.com/irigstream/video IK Multimedia. Musicians First. www.ikmultimedia.com About IK Multimedia: IK Multimedia is a leading music technology company that harnesses advanced software and hardware design to make professional quality tools accessible to everyone - from its ground-breaking AmpliTube, T-RackS and SampleTank software, to its acclaimed iRig series of music creation tools for iPhone, iPad, Android and Mac/PC; from the award-winning iLoud reference monitors, to its first analog hardware synth, UNO Synth. With millions of installations and registered users worldwide, IK leads the way for musicians in the studio, on the go or on the stage. iRig Stream is a trademark of IK Multimedia. Mac, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana—September 2019… PreSonus®’ new Eris® HD10BT wireless noise-cancellation headphones provide studio-quality audio performance with the mobility and freedom of Bluetooth® connectivity. The Eris HD10BT’s 1.57-inch (40 mm) drivers deliver the superior clarity, accurate response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and extended bass you expect from professional studio headphones. Active Noise Canceling (ANC) reduces ambient sounds by up to 18 dB and can be activated with or without Bluetooth. The headphones’ over-ear design and thick ear cushions ensure optimal sound isolation, so whether you’re walking down a busy street or sitting in the middle seat on an airplane, you can listen to music, podcasts, and more in comfort and privacy, while enjoying superb sonic fidelity. Designed to be used wired or wirelessly, Eris HD10BT headphones provide touch controls to quickly pair a Bluetooth device, wirelessly start and stop audio, adjust the volume, and navigate to your favorite track. A built-in microphone and basic call function let you answer the phone without missing a beat. With up to 16 hours of battery life, the Eris HD10BT headphones will let you listen comfortably all day long. The included hardshell case holds your Eris HD10BT headphones with the included cable and adapter and can fit in a carry-on, purse, or backpack so you can take studio sound with you wherever you go. PreSonus Eris HD10BT headphones are available now at a U.S. street price of $129.95. For more information visit www.presonus.com/products/Eris-HD10BT. Eris HD10BT headphones. Eris HD10BT headphones right side. Eris HD10BT headphones controls. About PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Founded in 1995, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of audio-recording and live-sound software, hardware, and related accessories. PreSonus's software, microphone preamps, signal processors, digital audio interfaces, digital mixers, control surfaces, loudspeakers, and other products are used worldwide for recording, sound reinforcement, broadcast, sound design, and Internet audio.

V Collection 7.1 is a free update for all V Collection 7 owners. On top of the usual compatibility upgrades and minor tweaks to performance, the latest update adds some seriously useful, powerful, and creatively inspiring features for users to enjoy. Find Out More WHAT DOES THE UPDATE CONTAIN ? In-App Tutorials Many of the core instruments of V Collection 7 now feature in-app tutorials that guide you through the key features of the instrument. Learn about synthesis from within the synth itself, gain confidence as you design sounds, and discover the true power of the additional features each title brings. Undo / Redo Function Mistakes happen, but thanks to the new undo/redo functionality, they no longer stand in your way. Not happy with your changes? Want to compare your new patch to the original? Flick back and forth with ease, and explore sound without fear of losing anything. Full NKS Compatibility Good news for Native Instrument Kontrol owners, now V Collection 7 is fully NKS compliant, letting you instantly map controls and organize sounds on your controller. Easy Installation The new Arturia Software Center now lets you create an account, register your products, download them, and activate in one streamlined utility. All standalone instruments are also now compliant with the latest macOS Cataline update. To help users get up to speed on the new changes, Arturia have launched a dedicated 7.1 update page that details the new features and functions, and have also released a handy video guide. Visit the 7.1 update page ABOUT V COLLECTION 7 Legendary keyboards reinvented In V Collection 7, Arturia have used cutting-edge modelling techniques to create the most accurate software versions of dozens of time-honored instruments. Their exclusive True Analog Emulation® (TAE) and advanced Phi physical modelling puts these legendary instruments at your fingertips as software. Over 100 years of music history are now yours to explore, and use to shape the sound of the future. NEW IN V COLLECTION 7 ? MELLOTRON V LEGENDARY TAPE KEYBOARD SYNTHI V BRITISH SILVER MACHINE CZ V PHASE DISTORTION CULT CLASSIC SYNTHOPEDIA Dazzling, inspiring presets Hundreds of amazing sounds, patches, and presets have been added in the exclusive “Synthopedia” sound bank, giving you 600 brand new, stunning bass, lead, pad, sequence, percussion, and poly-key sounds so explore. From instant classics to wondrous experimental tones, you love losing yourself in these fantastic presets. More About V Collection ABOUT ARTURIA Founded in Grenoble, France, in 1999, Arturia specialises in the development of music software and hardware for professional and amateur musicians. They are a team of passionate people, dedicated to musicians. Their aim is to create original and different instruments, imagine new experiences, and reinvent products. Operating in 55 countries, they have offices in France, the USA, Mexico, and the UK.

Connect to the Possibilities™ With the TriplePlay Connect™ controller and app, your guitar and imagination, you can create music, explore soundscapes, share, interact and HAVE FUN! Designed to inspire and engage with a guitar in a whole new way, TriplePlay Connect empowers anyone to: play, control, and blend virtual instruments add effects and generate complex rhythms create, share and play loops and audio files turn a guitar into a whole band perform songs and share them online

FENDER® LAUNCHES NEW AMERICAN ULTRA SERIES INTRODUCING STATE-OF-THE-ART ENGINEERING, ELECTRIC GUITAR DESIGN OF THE FUTURE American Ultra Delivers Industry Firsts: The Only “Modern D” Neck For Guitar and Bass, New Body Contours and Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage and Hot Pickups For Enhanced Playability HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (November 5, 2019) — Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the launch of the American Ultra Series, the most-advanced modern guitar from Fender. An evolution of American Elite – Fender’s premier electric series that launched in January 2016 – the Ultra Series boasts all-new modern features, state-of-the-art craftsmanship and nuanced design. Luxurious, sleek and cutting-edge, this series sets a new industry standard for precision, performance and feel with Ultra Noiseless pickups and Fender’s fastest-playing necks. Created for a wide range of today’s highly-skilled modern artists, session and working guitarists, this series also offers a new body design and contours – a pivotal moment in Fender history, decades since the last significant alteration to the iconic Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster body shapes. Since 1946, Fender has embraced artist and player feedback as the core driver of its process, leading to decades of subtle yet crucial innovations. These thoughtful changes in design and technology can’t always be seen by the naked eye, but are meaningful to artists who crave products that evolve with the times. As younger players create new sounds, meld existing genres and push the limits of what a guitar can do, Fender products also continue to evolve. “The American Ultra Series is our most advanced series of guitars and basses for discerning players who demand the ultimate playing experience in precision, performance and tone,” said Justin Norvell, EVP of Product at Fender. “Blending state-of-the-art engineering and nuanced design to provide a high-performance experience for today’s player, American Ultra is the next chapter in Fender’s legacy of cutting-edge innovation. American Ultra has truly been decades in the making and is a result of our tireless commitment to meet the needs of today’s working and touring guitar players looking for a modern feel and tone.” Inspired by Fender’s never-ending pursuit to equip players with the best tools to create, record and perform music, American Ultra is Fender’s most advanced series of instruments – providing the ultimate in precision, performance and tone. The series answers the call from discerning players looking for modern advancements to help them create at the highest level. One of these elevated features is the all-new “Modern D" neck with a compound-radius fingerboard, smooth American Ultra satin back finish and extremely rolled edges. The result is a neck that’s slim and fast – yet ergonomic and comfortable – for blazing solos and easy comping without sacrificing tone and resonance. Other key features include: New body contours: For next level comfort and playability, Fender redesigned the body contours of its most iconic models for the first time in decades. New back body curves offer hours of gigging comfort while a super-sculpted neck heel gives players unparalleled access to the upper register of the fingerboard, resulting in better accessibility and comfort. Noiseless pickups: American Ultra instruments feature two types of innovative new noiseless pickups: Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups deliver authentic Fender single-coil sound – without hum. Ultra Noiseless™ Hot pickups offer modern performance and classic tone so you can launch your amp into overdrive. HiMass™ bridge: With lots of metal, lots of mass and a cool modern look, the HiMass bridge on American Ultra basses delivers serious sustain, precise intonation and rock-solid tuning stability. Double Tap Humbucker: The American Ultra HSS Strat features a brand-new Double Tap Humbucker with an overwound coil to ensure matched volume between pickups in coil split mode. Redesigned preamp with active/passive switching: A redesigned preamp on American Ultra basses features three bands of active boost/cut for sweeter highs, focused mids and lots more usable bass. For a more traditional tone, the redesigned pickups can also be used in passive mode. New colors: American Ultra instruments are available in a variety of colors, including: Cobra Blue, Mocha Burst, Texas Tea, Arctic Pearl, Aged Natural, Plasma Red Burst and Ultraburst. Advanced electronics: All American Ultra guitars feature a treble-bleed circuit to preserve high-end response at any volume – plus advanced wiring options that activate different high-performance features depending on the model. The American Ultra Series includes seven new electric guitar and bass models available at local dealers and on www.Fender.com. Learn more about the American Ultra Series and access detailed product/spec descriptions. See here for American Ultra images, the “Introducing The American Ultra Series” campaign video and demo videos for key models. Models include: American Ultra Stratocaster® - $1,899.99 - $1,999.99 American Ultra Stratocaster® HSS - $1,899.99 - $1,999.99 American Ultra Telecaster® - $1,899.99 - $1,999.99 American Ultra Precision Bass® - $1,899.99 - $1,999.99 American Ultra Jazzmaster® - $1,999.99 - $2,099.99 American Ultra Jazz Bass® - $1,999.99 - $2,099.99 American Ultra Jazz Bass® V - $2,099.99 - $2,199.99 For detailed specs, additional information on new Fender products or to find a retail partner near you, visit www.Fender.com. Join the conversation on social media by following @Fender. # # # ABOUT FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION: Since 1946, Fender has revolutionized music and culture as one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) – whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch® guitars, Jackson®, EVH® and Charvel® – follows a player-centric approach to crafting the highest-quality instruments and digital experiences across genres. Since 2015, Fender’s digital arm has introduced a new ecosystem of products and interactive experiences to accompany players at every stage of their musical journey. This includes innovative apps and learning platforms designed to complement Fender guitars, amplifiers, effects pedals, accessories and pro-audio gear, and inspire players through an immersive musical experience. FMIC is dedicated to unlocking the power of musical expression for all players, from beginners to history-making legends.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — With the introduction of the Gold-OC6, Cort Guitars expands its flagship acoustic-electric series by reducing size. This latest addition to the Gold Series offers a smaller body with the full, rich tone that has earned this collection its marketplace recognition. Players will find that the Gold-OC6’s slimmer body and 43-mm nut width increases playing comfort for smaller hands, while delivering a larger sound than its compact size suggests. The Gold-OC6 starts with a classic OM (orchestra model) cutaway body, a style that was initially developed in the 1920s. Straight out of the box, this guitar seeks to capture the “holy grail” of vintage tone. The solid Sitka spruce top has been treated with a special ATV (Aged to Vintage) torrefaction process, which enables this brand-new guitar to have the big, open tone of a decades-old acoustic. The all-solid construction includes solid African mahogany (okoume) back and sides that are bright yet natural with a strong and warm midrange. Hand-scalloped X-bracing on the inside and black binding with triple-ply purfling on the outside reinforce the design. The sonically enhanced UV finish is strong and scratch-resistant, yet lightweight to improve the natural acoustic resonance of the body. Like other guitars in the Gold Series, the Gold-OC6 is built with Cort’s DoubleLock neck joint, which is a tight-fitting traditional dovetail reinforced with an added bolt. This feature maximizes the transfer of tone and enhances the guitar’s natural resonance. Meanwhile, the 20-fret mahogany neck (palaquium), with 25.3-inch scale, has been reinforced for added rigidity and stability with two walnut inserts. Macassar ebony is used on both the fretboard and bridge, with genuine bone used for the saddle and nut. Gold custom mother of pearl inlays, an abalone rosette, and deluxe vintage gold tuners perfectly complement the Gold-OC6’s high-end features. The guitar is available in a Natural Glossy finish. The Gold-OC6 is ideal for strumming, delicate arpeggio picking, and single-note soloing, and the Fishman Flex Blend built-in pre-amp is more than capable of picking up these nuances and superbly translating the guitar’s natural sound. The system combines an under-saddle pickup with a condenser mic to provide even the most demanding acoustic players the tones they desire on any stage. From its thoughtfully constructed design to its carefully articulated electronics, the Gold-OC6 offers a level of dynamic responsiveness that’s a joy to play. This guitar comes road-ready, with Cort’s Deluxe Soft-Side Case, which combines the best attributes of a hard case with the flexibility of a padded gig-bag. Learn more about the Gold-OC6 and other guitars in Cort’s Gold Series at www.cortguitars.com. Retail $1,099.99 USD w/case About Cort Guitars Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com.

ALESIS® UNVEILS FEATURE UPDATE v1.2 FOR STRIKE MULTIPAD, LEAVING REST OF ELECTRONIC PERCUSSION INDUSTRY IN AWE Revolutionary MultiPad adds setlists, improved navigation/loading times and enhanced hi-hat playback versatility to its already standard-setting roster of unmatched features. Cumberland, RI USA (November 5, 2019)—Alesis (alesis.com), the world’s leading manufacturer of electronic drums, today announced feature update v1.2 for their Strike MultiPad electronic drum instrument. Since its introduction at NAMM in January 2019, the Strike MultiPad has established an industry-leading reputation as an incredibly capable and versatile instrument that far surpasses the performance and creative potential of any previous electronic drum pad. Never before has such sheer percussive power been built into a single unit or been so easy to play. Now, with feature update v1.2, the Alesis Strike MultiPad lengthens its lead over all other electronic multipads. Specifically feature update v1.2 offers these enhancements: • Setlists Users can now save and arrange custom Setlists of any Preset or User Kits. Setlists can be edited from the Kit Menu by pressing F6-Setlist. See the full Strike MultiPad User Guide for more information. • Improved Kit Navigation and Loading Times Users can now use the Main Encoder to browse kits without loading them in the Perform and Kit menus. While the kit name is flashing, press the Main Encoder to load the kit.2 • Hi-Hat Playback Mode Assign open and closed sounds to a single pad for quick and easy hi-hat pedal setup. • Footswitch Playback Mode Switch between Wave A and Wave B of a pad with the click of a footswitch. • Quick Wave Copy In the Sound menu, press and hold the F1-Wave button to copy a sound from one wave to the other Strike MultiPad feature update v1.2 is available now as a free download at www.StrikeMultipad.com. About Alesis Since the 1985 unveiling of the affordable XT Reverb, Alesis (alesis.com) has led the charge to create inventive electronic products that benefit every stage or studio musician. Alesis innovation continues with electronic percussion, keyboards, monitors, recording gear, amplifiers, as well as professional products based on Bluetooth technology. Alesis is a proud member of a premier family of brands known as inMusic (inmusicbrands.com).

Blues-Rock Legend’s Signature “Big Red” Guitar From Breakout Festival Performance Released In Celebration Of 50th Anniversary Of Woodstock Alvin Lee. Photo credit: Dan Garson. “My famous Gibson 335 that I bought for £45 in Nottingham was the best investment I ever made.” --Alvin Lee NASHVILLE, TN (November 5, 2019) Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has announced the worldwide release of the new, limited-edition Alvin Lee ES-335 ’69 Festival’. The leading guitar brand has created the exact ES-335 guitar in Aged Sixties Cherry. The striking guitar, which Lee called “Big Red” launched his performance to legendary status while showcasing his lightning-fast guitar playing at the original Woodstock festival in 1969. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock this year and Lee’s breakout festival performance, the historically accurate guitar is officially available now at Authorized Gibson Dealers worldwide. For more information, visit www.Gibson.com. When Ten Years After took their heavy, manic blues-rock to the stage at Woodstock in 1969, the band unleashed a performance that came to define not just the legendary festival, but the spirit and sound of a movement. Following their set, which ended in a blistering, masterful rendition of “I’m Going Home,” Ten Years After catapulted to worldwide stardom and Alvin Lee rose to join Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Keith Richards as one of the most influential guitar gods of the time. In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, Gibson is proud to present this Alvin Lee ES-335 ‘69 Festival’ guitar, built to the exact specifications of the guitar Lee used during his jaw-dropping, festival performance. The Gibson Alvin Lee ES-335 ’69 Festival’ guitar includes all of the stickers, aging, special modifications and mojo of the original. Only 50 of these limited-edition Alvin Lee ES-335 ’69 Festival’ guitars will be sold worldwide. Watch and share the following video of the new Alvin Lee ES-335 ’69 Festival’ guitar featuring Leo Lyons (Ten Years After, co-founder and bassist), Loraine Burgon (Alvin Lee’s partner 1963-1973) and Barrie Cadogan (Little Barrie, Primal Scream, The The), Here. Click on the photo above to play the video. “Really happy to hear that Gibson guitars is doing a limited edition 335 in honour of Alvin Lee. Alvin was a brilliant guitar player that became famous all around the world with his band-Ten Years After. He was a great friend of mine and Black Sabbath, he made a major impact on thousands of guitar players globally-including me! Thank you, Gibson - Alvin well deserves it!!” --Tony Iommi “Alvin was one of the most exciting Rock/blues guitarists of his generation. His red customised Gibson ES 335 not only gave him his signature sound but was also a part of his iconic stage personality.” --Leo Lyons (Ten Years After co-founder and bassist 1966–2013) Born in Nottingham, England, Alvin Lee began playing guitar at age 13 and formed the core of what would become the band Ten Years After by age 15. Originally influenced by his parent's prolific collection of jazz and blues records, it was the advent of Rock ’n’ Roll that truly ignited Lee’s interest and creativity with guitarists like Chuck Berry and Scotty Moore providing his inspiration. With Lee as guitarist, singer and songwriter, Ten Years After (TYA) first toured America in 1968 at the invitation of the legendary Fillmore promoter Bill Graham. American audiences were immediately captivated by the group’s innovative mix of blues, swing, jazz and rock alongside Lee's distinctive, soulful and rapid-fire guitar playing. Alvin Lee’s groundbreaking, virtuoso guitar performance at Woodstock festival in 1969--captured live on film in the documentary of the festival--remains a gold standard of influence today for many guitarists and continues to introduce Lee to new music fans all over the world. Listen to Alvin Lee: https://alvinlee.lnk.to/Listen. Alvin Lee ES-335 ’69 Festival’ photos and guitar specs: Here. For more information about Alvin Lee: ALVINLEE.COM | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE For Gibson, visit: GIBSON.COM | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE About Gibson: Gibson Brands, the world’s most iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for more than 100 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the number one guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, Kramer, Steinberger and Gibson Pro Audio division brands Cerwin Vega, KRK Systems and Stanton. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands. Learn more at http://www.gibson.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

MixerFace R4B is the high-end recording solution for Mobile Broadcasting Chicago, IL — November 5, 2019 — CEntrance announced that their professional field recording solution, the MixerFace R4B, is now shipping. The acclaimed mobile recording interface comes with a pair of XY stereo microphones, PivotMics PM1, and a built-in 24-bit SD card recorder, creating a completely stand-alone, high-end recording device. The new MixerFace R4B retains all the features of parent MixerFace models, including a rechargeable battery, sturdy metal housing, pristine broadcast-quality audio, and a tactile user interface, all of which combine to create the perfect mobile solution for remote broadcasting or news gathering, podcasting, and interviews. Besides being the ultimate portable solution for Broadcast & Radio applications, MixerFace R4B is also perfect for field recording, concert taping, band rehearsals, live performance streaming, capturing audio from the FOH mixing position at concerts, and much more. MixerFace is a highly versatile, portable audio tool, often called “The Swiss Army Knife of Audio”. An internal, long-lasting rechargeable battery sets it apart from other portable audio interfaces and makes it the ideal companion for the road. Two built-in high-quality mic preamps with true 48V phantom power let users choose their favorite microphones for recording, or can be used with the CEntrance PivotMics PM1. The Neutrik Combo input jacks with the Hi-Z feature allow plugging in electric guitars and basses, which also means that MixerFace R4 can double up a music practice tool, idea pad, or on-the-gig mixer. MixerFace R4B can turn a smartphone into a streaming device or portable DAW, ideal for capturing professional sounding audio anywhere. Invaluable for broadcast and radio applications, the passport-sized MixerFace R4B makes it easy to record professional-quality audio anywhere. The microphones offer a flat frequency response, high SPL capability, and low noise, making them ideal for both spoken word and music recordings. The precision-made condenser capsules in the left and right microphones are each mounted at a 45-degree angle, forming a 90-degree XY stereo pair. Optionally, the microphones could be inserted into the opposite input channels, facing outwards and transforming MixerFace into an interactive field interview tool, ideal for reporters and podcasters who interview their guests on-the-go. The built-in 24-bit/48kHz stereo SD card recorder offers “One-Button Record” and captures audio immediately, without waiting to connect a smartphone or tablet. It prints a safety copy of the mix and allows streaming audio via the phone while recording a local copy to the SD card, a level of flexibility unmatched by existing field recorders. The tripod-mountable device will also appeal to video bloggers and DSLR videographers. Paired with a smartphone or a video camera, the product increases audio quality over typical on-camera audio, dramatically improving production values of semi-professional video shoots. The MixerFace R4B is available now at $499.99 USD (https://tinyurl.com/MixerFaceR4B). The new CEntrance PivotMics are also shipping separately at $179.99 for a pair. “We designed a professional field recorder from scratch, the way we wanted to use it,” said Michael Goodman, CEntrance CEO. “We learned a lot and are very proud of this product. Our customers won't be disappointed.” About CEntrance For nearly two decades, the world’s most iconic brands in Pro Audio and Consumer Electronics turned to CEntrance for its digital audio technology. CEntrance know-how powers award-winning guitar pedals, recording interfaces, smart speakers, and DACs from an A-Z list of top brands, such as Alesis, Harman, McIntosh, and Zoom. Today, with its passion for sound rooted in pro audio, CEntrance delights customers worldwide with its own line of innovative, award-winning products for audio recording and playback. Famous recording artists, producers, voice-over professionals, and sound designers endorse CEntrance audio solutions. Visit us at http://www.centrance.com MixerFace™, Mobile Recording Interface™, Jasmine Mic Pre™, BlueDAC™ are trademarks of CEntrance. All Trademarks are the property of their respective holders. All Rights Reserved.

November 6th 2019, Wavesfactory, Artà, Spain, the company behind Mercury Piano, Spectre, Trackspacer and a host of other unique Kontakt instruments has announced Cassette. Cassette is an audio plugin that emulates the sound of vintage cassette tapes and decks. It has been carefully modelled after exhaustive analysis of audio examples recorded into real tapes. As a result, Cassette imparts the same sound and behaviour of the original units. These include a different frequency response, frequency dependent saturation, high-frequency compression, hiss, asperity noise and much more. Reproduction systems will also induce their fingerprint: wow, flutter, random high-frequency loss, crosstalk between channels, stereo unbalances and other. All of these little quirks and random fluctuations have been modelled meticulously. Cassette imprints instant nostalgia, movement and analog feel all around in its path. Speaking about the inspiration behind the instrument, Wavesfactory founder Jesus Ginard says; “This is my tribute to the sound that shaped my childhood. I grew up listening to them at home, on the car or on a walkman. They are not perfect, in fact, they are far from perfect. That’s what I love about them. Cassette has been designed to be fun, pleasant to the ear and true to the medium” ONE PLUGIN - 4 CASSETTE TYPES Cassette has modelled the four cassettes types available. Each one delivers different sonic characteristics. I: was the standard and most compatible tape format. Featured a ferric-oxide coating (Fe2O3). First appeared in the 1960s. II: with a chromium dioxide (CrO2) formulation was introduced at the dawn of the 1970s featuring an undeniable increase in high frequency response. III: living a short period between the mid 70s and early 80s, the ferro-chrome (FeCr) never made it into the golden era. IV: metal-formulated hit the scene at the end of the 70s. Features firmer bass as well as louder high frequencies. Changing tapes will have an effect in the frequency response of the plugin but also in the saturation, compression, static noise (hiss) and dynamic noise (asperity noise). RANDOMNESS UNDER CONTROL Cassette offers under the hood control of many aspects of tape emulation they include; Tape: Control how much of the tape effect is applied including frequency response, saturation and more. Stability: Control how the Stability parameter in the front panel works internally. Includes “randomness” in order to make things unpredictable and analog. Extra: More of what makes a cassette sound like a cassette. Including the innovative “Re-Cassette” parameter. Artifacts: Control how the Artifacts parameter in the front panel works internally. Includes “Random Snap” for simulating the tape being caught momentarily causing pitch instability. As you can see in this panel, Cassette uses oversampling in order to get rid of aliasing. The plugin always works at 192KHz sampling rate internally. COPY PROTECTION No iLok or challenge response needed for registering Cassette. At the time of the purchase customers will receive an e-mail containing username and serial number. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Mac OSX (64-bit only): 10.7 or higher. DAW capable of hosting VST, VST3 or AU, or Pro Tools. Intel processor. Windows (64-bit only): Windows 7, 8 or 10. DAW capable of hosting VST or VST3 plugins, or Pro Tools. PRICE €29.00 intro price until December 3rd 2019 - normally €59.00 after that date. For more information and to buy visit https://www.wavesfactory.com/cassette About Wavesfactory Wavesfactory was born in March, 2010 in Artà (Mallorca) with the goal to deliver high-quality audio tools for musicians and engineers. A mindset on improving on every product release in terms of audio quality, ease of use and powerful but simple features. Our principle is never release something you’re not 100% happy with.

Known and loved throughout the industry, Arturia’s trio of DAW controlling, step-sequencing hybrids are now available again in a sleek black finish. Offering something for every musician, the Step range synchronizes the analog and digital worlds, letting musicians control hardware instruments, outboard modules, virtual instruments, and recording software simultaneously. For more info, visit the Arturia website. Each Black Edition model comes with a unique bundle of extras: Arturia BeatStep Black Edition 99€ / $129 BONUS: 2 CV / Gate cables, PLUS Analog Lab, SEM V, and Ableton Live Lite software worth almost $400! Packing 16 pressure and velocity sensitive pads and 16 rotary knobs into a neat package, BeatStep is an affordable way for musicians to get creative with simple monophonic step-sequences. Able to control outboard synths and virtual instruments alike, BeatStep’s versatility also makes it a great DAW controller. Arturia BeatStep Pro Black Edition 249€ / $289 BONUS: 14 CV / Gate cables Arturia’s cutting edge, 3-part step sequencer now has a sleek new look. Featuring two separate melodic sequencers and a dedicated 16-part drum sequencer, BeatStep Pro gives the adventurous musician a powerful palette of tools to create dynamic, exciting tracks without the need for a computer screen. Arturia KeyStep Black Edition 119€ / $149 BONUS: 3 CV / Gate cables This small format keyboard sequencer features a 32-note slim-key keybed with aftertouch, and lets you sync with & control any software or hardware instrument through its comprehensive connectivity, including USB, MIDI in & out, CV gate, and Sync in & out. Create evolving, polyphonic sequences up to 64 steps long, with real-time recording and rewriting. The Black Edition KeyStep, BeatStep, and BeatStep Pro are now shipping worldwide, and will soon be arriving at retailers near you. For more information on features, specifications and dimensions, visit the Black Edition pages on the Arturia website. ABOUT ARTURIA Founded in Grenoble, France, in 1999, Arturia specialises in the development of music software and hardware for professional and amateur musicians. They are a team of passionate people, dedicated to musicians. Their aim is to create original and different instruments, imagine new experiences, and reinvent products. Operating in 55 countries, they have offices in France, the USA, Mexico, and the UK.