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Los Angeles, CA—October 23 2019… Polyverse Music and Infected Mushroom are proud to announce their first plugin available on iPhone and iPad, Wider: a free stereo spreading effect. Polyverse plans to release more products for iOS in the future. Wider’s unique all-pass and comb filtering algorithm spread signals evenly so that no phase issues occur. Affected signal cancels itself out when summed to mono, rendering the original signal unaffected. Wider can be used to increase the stereo image of any signal up to 200% of full stereo for an extra wide, exaggerated effect. Wider is available in AUv3 format, making it compatible with a variety of host applications, including Garageband, FL Studio, Steinberg Cubasis and more. Minimum requirements are iOS 10.0. Wider is immediately available to download for free on the App Store. Polyverse Music will be offering a sale of 25% off all products from October 23rd at 11:59 AM PST through October 30th at 11:59 AM PST. For more information about Wider, please visit http://polyversemusic.com/wider. For more information on Infected Mushroom, please visit http://infected-mushroom.com. *** About Infected Mushroom - Known as pioneers of Psy-Trance, Infected Mushroom have been revolutionizing electronic music since their first official release, The Gathering, in 1999. Their highly unique and sought-after sound has twice landed them in DJ Magazine’s 10 Best DJ’s and has earned them a devoted fanbase. Their pursuit of the unknown can be heard throughout all their albums. Infected Mushroom continues to expand their musical prowess, experimenting with new techniques that inspire and impact the electronic music world. About Polyverse Music - Polyverse Music is a company dedicated to collaborations with the most innovative musicians of our age to create musical instruments and tools for fellow musicians.

Puremagnetik experimental duo Larum - known for their signature tape drones and dreamy, ambient soundscapes - invite you into their world with a complementary plugin. Pledge $1 or more to their new album All the Roads and download Weave for free (included in the Bandcamp download). Weave is a buffer manipulator, space and soundscape machine inspired by drone and tape music. Now Larum have made this tool available for producers to use in their studio too. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQecbmGPXrc Get it on Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/y3lj34v4 Get it on Puremagnetik: http://puremagnetik.com/weave Weave Features • Granular splicing and chopping • High quality algorithmic reverb • Lo-fi tape, wow and flutter effects • Collection of factory presets Minimum Requirements • OSX 10.8 or Windows 10 x64 • Audio Units or VST compatible audio host

Strymon pushes pedal design to wrap world-class amps driving perfectly-matched speaker cabinets in great-sounding rooms WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, USA: powerful processing effects developer Strymon is proud to announce availability of Iridium — pushing pedal design to wrap world-class amps driving perfectly-matched speaker cabinets in great-sounding rooms by providing easy access to three iconic amplifiers with loadable impulse response speaker cabinets that compliment the tonality of the amp and lush room ambience aimed at pedalboard-based performance directly into a recording interface or PA (public address) system — as of October 23… Nothing quite compares to the true nature of a guitar and its playing like a world-class tube amp driving a perfectly-matched speaker cabinet in a great-sounding room. With Strymon’s timely addition of Iridium to its ever-expanding line of pedals pushing the limits of what is possible with music gear using exceptionally great components and ridiculously powerful processors to make gear that sounds better than anything, now there is a pedal that truly delivers that sound and feel, with simple controls for effortlessly dialling in the perfect amp tone when going direct. Discover inspiring tube amp responsiveness, unprecedented impulse response speaker cabinet realism, and controllable natural-sounding room ambience — as implied by the amp & ir cab wording subtly splashed across its foot-friendly top panel. Behind the scenes, Strymon’s Matrix ModelingTM process captures all the subtleties and unique tonal qualities of each amplifier — from the unique composition of each tone stack to component values, bias levels, corner frequencies, and tube stage gain, all of which affect the way a note or chord reacts and evolves over time. Taking three iconic tube amps with distinct characters, the powerful processing effects developer has mathematically modeled every aspect of their circuitry with absolute precision to deliver the response, feel, and inspiring experience of playing through the original amps at their best. But taking that process a step further, each AMP — round, chime, and punch — has been hot-rodded to provide an extended range of tonal options above and beyond what was available from the original designs. Digging deeper, those tube amps everyone has always craved after are available in Iridium. First up, by being based on a Fender Deluxe Reverb® — one of the most recorded amps in history for good reason, round is clean, bright, and mid-scooped, with plenty of headroom. At higher DRIVE settings it delivers an overdriven sound unique to its architecture. As such, Strymon chose the Deluxe’s Normal channel for its round tone that plays well with pedals. Put it this way: while preserving access to all the tones originally available with this channel, Strymon’s model provides something extra — namely, a MIDDLE (midrange) control. Positioned at noon, it delivers the original fixed-resistor value and standard tonal characteristics of the Deluxe; turn it down for a more scooped sound, or turn it up for tweed-era tones. The chime AMP is based on the Brilliant channel of a Vox® AC30TB, the amp that defined the guitar sound of the British Invasion. Strymon’s model of the AC30TB Brilliant channel — Top Boost — is jangly, bright, and chime-y, providing air for subtle passages with a light touch, and bite when digging in is needed. This time, the MIDDLE knob acts as a tone cut control, providing high-end rolloff just before the power tubes, as per the original AC30TB design. In addition to the full available gain of the original amp, Strymon saw fit to add a frequency-shaped front end boost towards the top end of the DRIVE knob’s range of travel to tighten the low end while driving the amp further into saturation. Last, but by no means least, the powerful punch AMP is based on a Marshall® Plexi (Super Lead model number 1959). This is meatier, with higher gain than the other two amps, and has a powerful midrange response. It also features a buttery, smooth overdrive. At higher DRIVE settings it will deliver all the high gain distortion and growl that this amp is known for — and then some! Setting the DRIVE control at around 2 o’clock results in the maximum gain the original Plexi design allowed. But beyond that, Strymon’s model has some additional gain on tap, allowing access to custom hot-rodded Plexi high gain tones. True to the tone stacks of the classic amps that Strymon meticulously modeled, Iridium’s tone controls have the same interdependences as those found in the original circuit designs. Indeed, Iridium provides amp EQ that is a joy to use, yielding a wide variety of great tones in any which way its users choose to go with it. It is, quite simply, a snap to dial in a direct tone that will truly inspire and sound great, whether monitoring through in-ears, floor wedges, reference monitors, or studio headphones. Iridium’s speaker cabinets offer a level of realism and responsiveness unprecedented in outboard effects. Iridium delivers full-stereo 24-bit/96kHz resolution for the entire 500 milliseconds of its speaker cabinet impulse responses. IRs of this resolution have hitherto only been available for use within studio recording software. So Iridium’s breakthrough technology means that users can access the very best impulse responses available, bringing maximum realism to their pedalboard. Preloaded with a carefully curated collection of premium cabinet impulse responses — namely, Deluxe Reverb® 1x12” by OwnHammer (impulse of a vintage Fender® Deluxe Reverb open back 1x12” combo with a 1978 Fender CTS ceramic 12” speaker); Blues Junior® 1x12” by cabIR (impulse of a 1x12” Blues Junior cabinet with a Jensen® C12N speaker); Vibrolux® 2x10” by cabIR (impulse of a 1965 Fender Vibrolux with Jensen C10NS speakers; AC30 2x12” AlNiCo by OwnHammer (impulse of a Vox® AC30/6 open back 2x12” combo with 2001 Celestion® T0530 Blue AlNiCo speakers); 1x12” AlNiCo by Celestion (impulse of a Celestion Blue AlNiCo speaker in a closed back 1x12” cab); Mesa® 4x12” by Valhallir (impulse of a 4x12” Mesa Boogie halfback with two Celestion Black Shadow® MC-90 and two ElectroVoice® Black Shadow EVM12-L speakers); GNR 4x12” by OwnHammer (impulse of a 1971 Marshall® 1960B ‘basketweave’ 4x12” cabinet with 1971 Celestion T1221 G12M-25 speakers); 2x12” Vintage 30 by Celestion (impulse of a Celestion Vintage 30 in an open back 2x12” cab); and Marshall 8x12” AlNiCo by cabIR (impulse of a 1965 Marshall 8x12” reissue full stack cabinet with Celestion T652 AlNiCo speakers) — it is, nevertheless, easy to replace Iridium’s IRs with custom IRs from the user’s own collection by using Strymon Impulse Manager software. Speaking of IRs, Iridium’s hybrid ROOM reverb combines a 256 millisecond stereo impulse response with Strymon’s reverb tank algorithm for extended decay. This beautiful combination places the AMP and CAB chosen in a natural-sounding room — small, medium, or large — to create a space for the AMP to open up and breathe. Strymon strived to push pedal design to wrap world-class amps driving perfectly-matched speaker cabinets in great-sounding rooms; introducing Iridium, it has certainly succeeded, and — in doing so — added another inspirational tool to its ever-expanding line of pedals pushing the limits of what is possible with music gear using exceptionally great components and ridiculously powerful processors to make gear that sounds better than anything. Better still, skip the hassle of lugging around or mic’ing amps in favour of placing Iridium on a pedalboard and sending gorgeous amplifier tones, stunningly realistic cabs, and lush room ambience to a recording interface or PA system. Strymon is accepting orders for Iridium via the Strymon Store (https://store.strymon.net/iridium/) to North America for $399.00 USD (plus tax and shipping) or through its growing global network of authorized dealers (https://www.strymon.net/dealers/). For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated Iridium webpage here: https://www.strymon.net/products/iridium/ Watch Strymon’s informative introductory video here: https://youtu.be/sNZdRAd0K4g Several supporting videos are also available for viewing here: https://youtu.be/kWwNe_pBzJM (‘Where Can I Use It?’); https://youtu.be/FGa4bVHpXgU (‘Round Amplifier Examples’); https://youtu.be/69xrpx0cTlA (‘Punch Amplifier Examples’); https://youtu.be/sGTPpZynRDs (‘Chime Amplifier Examples’); https://youtu.be/ITSZ00-obLM (‘In-Depth Tour With Sound Designer Pete Celi’); and https://youtu.be/pRVckCnBmKE (‘Staff Examples’) About Strymon (www.strymon.net) Damage Control was founded in 2004 with the release of its line of tube-driven effects pedals, which earned critical acclaim and became firm favourites among guitarists across the globe. Product development under the Strymon name began in 2009, and the rest, as they say, is history… building products with no compromises; pushing the limits of what is possible with music gear; using exceptionally great components and ridiculously powerful processors; making gear that sounds better than anything; making its customers happy; inspiring them to create amazing music. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Strymon. These product names, descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Strymon’s sound design process. Fender®, Deluxe Reverb®, Blues Junior®, and Vibrolux® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Vox® is a registered trademark of Vox R&D Limited. Marshall® is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplification Plc. Mesa/Boogie®, Half-Back®, and Black Shadow® are registered trademarks of Mesa/Boogie, Ltd. Celestion® is a registered trademark of Rola Celestion, Ltd. Electro-Voice® is a registered trademark of Robert Bosch, GmbH. Jensen® is a registered trademark of Sica Altoparlanti S.R.L. © 2019 Strymon Engineering

Godlyke, Inc. is proud to announce the release of the TWA SS-01 Side Step Universal Tap-tempo LFO pedal. The Side Step™ is a variable-state, tap-tempo LFO that can be used to control practically any device with an expression input and/or +5V control voltage source. Just connect the SS-01 to the slave pedal and tap to create unique new sounds and effects. The Side Step™ LFO rate can be controlled via tap tempo, onboard rate pot, or an external expression pedal. The SS-01 features eight different waveform options for its onboard LFO, which are selectable via rotary switch. For video demos of the TWA Side Step please CLICK HERE https://godlyke.com/

— Apollo x4 delivers elite-class Apollo X conversion with four Unison mic preamps and Realtime UAD Processing to your desktop — Apollo x4 SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • October 22, 2019 — Universal Audio, a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, is proud to release Apollo x4 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface. With elite-class A/D and D/A conversion inherited directly from the award-winning Apollo X rackmount interfaces, four Unison-enabled mic preamps, and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for Mac and Windows, Apollo x4 is the world’s most advanced desktop audio interface. Apollo x4 allows musicians and producers to easily track, overdub, and mix larger projects with award-winning Apollo X conversion. Built for musical collaboration, this 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 desktop interface features dual front-panel Hi-Z inputs and four mic preamps with 127 dB dynamic range, plus Realtime UAD Processing via built-in UAD-2 QUAD Core DSP — letting users track and mix with the full library of UAD Powered Plug-Ins with near-zero latency. A powerful feature exclusive to UA audio interfaces, Unison technology gives Apollo x4 mic preamps the exact impedance characteristics, gain stage “sweet spots”, and unique circuit behaviors of the world’s most sought-after tube and solid state preamps, guitar amps, and stompboxes — including genuine emulations from API, Neve, Manley, SSL, UA and more. With its unrivaled dynamic range, Realtime UAD Processing, and a host of included UAD plug-in titles via the Analog Classics Plus Bundle, Apollo x4 confidently outperforms everything in its class, giving users a fully-stocked analog studio right on their desktop, that’s made to collaborate. Apollo x4 — Key Features Flagship 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface for Mac and Windows Elite-class A/D and D/A conversion inherited directly from acclaimed Apollo X rackmount interfaces 4 Unison mic/line preamps offering stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps UAD-2 QUAD Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency 2 front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs and 2 independent headphone outputs Built-in talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues Includes monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls Up to 8 channels of additional digital I/O via Optical ADAT/SPDIF input and output Includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus UAD plug-in bundle featuring the Teletronix LA-2A, 1176, and Fairchild 670 compressors, plus Pultec EQs, UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and more Learn more about Apollo x4: www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/apollo-x4.html Learn more about UA Audio Interfaces: www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces.html Learn more about award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins: www.uaudio.com/learn-about-uad-plugins About UAD Powered Plug-Ins
 Powered by Universal Audio’s popular UAD-2 DSP Accelerator hardware and Apollo Thunderbolt and USB audio interfaces, UAD Powered Plug-Ins offer the world’s most authentic analog hardware emulations and award-winning audio plug-ins on Mac and PC. UAD plug-ins deliver rich, analog sound quality that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with native recording systems. About Universal Audio Inc.
 Founded in 1958 by recording pioneer Bill Putnam Sr., and refounded in 1999 by Bill Putnam Jr., Universal Audio is best known for its classic, hand-built analog hardware, award-winning line of Apollo audio interfaces, and advanced UAD Digital Signal Processing technology for recording, mixing, and mastering audio. Headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with offices in Los Angeles, Colorado, and Amsterdam, UA is focused on merging the best of vintage analog and modern digital technology. With its rich recording heritage, UA has been “Setting the tone since 1958.” www.uaudio.com

Zoom Introduced V6 Multi-Effects Vocal Processor Unleash Your Voices October 22, 2019 – Zoom is excited to introduce the V6 Vocal Processor, Zoom’s first product designed specifically for vocalists. Packed with professional vocal effects and preloaded patches, a built-in looper, and our new Formant Pedal, the V6 can be used right out of the box or provide infinite customized sound creation. Divided into three distinct effect sections and laid-out ergonomically on two tiers, the V6 makes changing your vocals as easy as tapping your foot. The Voice section features 12 voice effects ranging from Unison to Octave Up/Down to Vocoder and includes a Pitch Correct effect that is popular in today’s EDM sound. The Harmony section adds up to two backing vocals. With five harmony selection options, the V6 is designed to intuitively create the appropriate harmonic intervals based on the key you’ve selected. And the Effect section offers 10 popular studio effects including classics such as Delay, Chorus, and Reverb, as well as modern effects like Telephone and Beatbox. The V6 is the only vocal processor to use an expression pedal for shifting the formant of your voice. The formant pedal can provide radical changes in any singer’s vocal characteristics without changing the pitch, thus delivering an unprecedented level of creativity and expression. If getting started right way is your goal, with 40 preloaded patches, you can turn-on the V6, make your patch selection, and start singing. Or combine your selections from the Voice, Harmony, and Effect sections to create and store your own patches. The V6 has 100 memory locations to store user created patches. Included with the V6 is the SGV-6 microphone, specifically engineered for vocalists. The SGV-6 is designed to isolate your voice by suppressing sounds from other instruments on stage. The mic’s isolation enables the V6 to process your voice with unmatched accuracy. The V6 operates on four AA batteries for up to 3.5 hours and comes with an included AC adaptor. The new Zoom V6 Vocal Processor will be available in October 2019 for $349.99. For more information including specs, videos, and audio clips, please visit www.zoom-na.com/V6 or contact Zoom North America at info@zoom-na.com. With professional effects, Zoom’s new Formant Pedal, and specially designed vocal mic, the V6 is designed to set singers’ voices free. About Zoom: Zoom North America is the U.S. affiliate of the Zoom Corporation (Japan). The company prides itself on offering its customers the very highest level of service and support. For more information, please visit www.zoom-na.com or contact Zoom North America at info@zoom-na.com.

INTRODUCING THE BROADCAST SHOTGUN MICROPHONE SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 RØDE Microphones is very excited to introduce the NTG5, a brand-new addition to our best-selling range of shotgun microphones. The NTG5 sets a new standard for the range. Featuring a groundbreaking acoustic port design providing a superior progressive wave interference, ultra-lightweight construction, and crystal clear, broadcast-grade sound, the NTG5 is a revolution in shotgun microphone design aimed at the professional user. RØDE has been an innovator and market leader in shotgun mic technology since releasing the NTG1 in 2005. This was soon followed by the NTG2 and the award-winning NTG3, which set the standard for robust, broadcast-quality shotgun microphones. The NTG5 is the next step in the range’s evolution – the culmination of RØDE’s 28 years of research and development of high-quality microphones for broadcast and film applications. KEY FEATURES OF THE RØDE NTG5: Revolutionary acoustic design, delivering a natural, uncoloured sound. Extremely lightweight (just 76g), short shotgun microphone (just 203mm), making it far easier to handle on set than other shotgun mics, especially when used on a boom pole. Tailored frequency response and very low self-noise of just 10dbA, making it ideal for location recording, professional filmmaking, and other critical recording situations. Highly directional supercardioid polar pattern and smooth off-axis response. RF-bias technology and conformal coating ensure superior performance in adverse weather conditions. Comes in a complete location recording kit with windshield, pistol grip and other accessories – the NTG5 is ready to take into the field right out of the box. Check out RØDE product guru Ryan Burke chatting about the NTG5: REVOLUTIONARY ACOUSTIC DESIGN The first thing you will notice about the NTG5 is the striking new body. The design has been completely overhauled, with circular acoustic ports replacing the linear slots found in other shotgun mics. The revolutionary design is the result of many months of specialised acoustic testing that began during the development of the TF5 – our new premium small diaphragm condenser mic designed in collaboration with legendary engineer Tony Faulker. The TF5’s capsule features a unique perforated acoustic vent design and this breakthrough lead us to completely reimagine the NTG5’s design, with acoustic perforations employed along the length of the microphone. The result is a shotgun mic with unmatched acoustic transparency, and a natural, uncoloured sound that will sound superb in a wide variety of applications. The annular line tube technology intrinsic to the NTG5’s design sets it apart from all other microphones in its category, and will see this microphone take its place as a future industry standard. A BOOM OPERATOR’S DREAM The NTG5 features a short, super lightweight aluminium body (just 76g!), making it one of the most compact professional shotgun mics on the market – a dream for boom operators who find themselves on long, demanding shoots, or filmmakers and sound recordists looking for a more portable and lightweight rig that delivers broadcast-grade audio. THE PERFECT LOCATION RECORDING MIC Boasting an ideal, tightly controlled frequency response and very low self-noise, the NTG5 sounds spectacular in a wide variety of applications, particularly location recording and demanding filmmaking scenarios where superlative audio is imperative. No excuses. RF-bias technology and conformal coating ensure the NTG5 is reliable in adverse environments. It is designed to be taken everywhere, with excellent resistance to wet conditions, high humidity, severe cold, and dust. The NTG5 comes in a complete location recording kit, featuring the new WS10 windshield, redesigned pistol grip, and other accessories ­– it’s ready to be taken into the field right out of the box. The NTG5’s highly directional supercardioid polar pattern and smooth off-axis response deliver superb audio whether used on a boom pole, pistol grip, or on-camera. It is ideal for capturing dialogue and other detailed sound sources in any environment and will out-perform high-end shotgun microphones that cost several times more. The perfect location recording mic. The NTG5 will be revealed to the public for the very first time at the Photo Plus Expo in New York City this week, Thursday to Saturday, at the B&H Booth, Hall 3B, Stall #451. If you'd like to book in time to check it out, please contact Nick Stillman: Nick.Stillman@rode.com The NTG5 is USD$499 and is shipping now. Check with your local dealer for availabilities. About RØDE Microphones and The Freedman Group: RØDE Microphones designs and manufactures high-quality microphones, interfaces and related accessories for studio, live and location use. Its products are designed and primarily manufactured in Sydney, Australia and exported to over 117 countries globally. RØDE is part of The Freedman Group, with APHEX, Event and SoundField. Freedman Electronics celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017. THE CHOICE OF TODAY’S CREATIVE GENERATION™

PRS Guitars Celebrates 35th Anniversary with New Models, New Finish, and New TCI-Tuned Pickups (STEVENSVILLE, MD) October 22, 2019 – 2020 will mark PRS Guitars 35th Anniversary, and the celebration has already started with recent introductions to the SE Series and new artist model announcements. Today, PRS Guitars is pleased to continue that celebration with the addition of three 35th Anniversary models and several updates to its Maryland-made guitar lines, including TCI-tuned pickups, a new nitro finish, as well as significant updates to the McCarty family of instruments. Celebrate the PRS Sound: 35th Anniversary Custom 24 Models PRS Guitars is celebrating 35 years of guitar making and innovation with three new 35th Anniversary Custom 24 models in its Core, S2 Series, and SE Series line ups. Designed around the guitar that started it all, the Custom 24, these limited-edition models capture the foundational elements of the iconic PRS model and add the musical functionality of the Paul’s Guitar, creating a new, versatile platform. The 35th Anniversary Custom 24 models feature TCI (or TCI “S”) treble and bass pickups that are paired with two mini-toggle switches that allow players to put either or both pickups in humbucking or true single-coil mode. The clarity and unique tone of these vintage-inspired pickups is both big and nuanced, so players can easily find their sweet spot. “35 years…it’s special what is going on at PRS right now, and we wanted to capture that by celebrating the guitar that helped put us on the map: the Custom 24. These models have new special pickups and switching system, and they sound and play great. The humbuckers are balanced, and the single coils are musical and full,” said Paul Reed Smith. It’s All in the Details: TCI-Tuned Pickups and Nitro Finish Paul Reed Smith is known as a man who studies history, scrutinizes the details, and never stops applying what he learns to his own instruments. It is that passion, care, and tenacity that has permeated PRS Guitars’ culture and led to the constant evolution of PRS products. Last year, PRS announced TCI (tuned capacitance and inductance) pickups on the Paul’s Guitar. But, TCI is more than a pickup, it’s a process. That process has now been applied to all PRS pickups offered on our Core line of instruments, with the exception of a few artist Signature models. “TCI stands for Tuned Capacitance Inductance. When you wind a pickup, the coils are capacitors, resistors, and inductors simultaneously. Our more refined ability to be able to tune those factors is what we have incorporated into TCI pickups,” said Paul Reed Smith. “To our ears, the results are very musical. We are very proud of how far we’ve come in the understanding and making of pickups. It’s been a fun process.” In preparation for shipping 2020 models, PRS is also updating the finish system in their Maryland factory. PRS has been known to tweak its finish formulations and processes, always looking to provide a great sounding, feeling, and looking guitar while maintaining a repeatable, quality-driven manufacturing process. This new nitro finish is a variation of PRS’s Private Stock high-gloss nitro with a cellulose CAB basecoat. The resulting finish is thin, hard, and clear – all qualities that help make a resonant, musical instrument that feels great. “When you pick up a guitar with this finish, you can immediately feel that it’s not taking away from the guitar’s energy. It’s feels organic - like a classic, vintage guitar; it’s clear and does not hinder the figure or color of the instrument, and it sinks very little over time.” said Paul Reed Smith. PRS has begun phasing in this new finish on Core and Bolt-on guitars – all models in these series will be receiving this new finish as of January 1, 2020. A Return to Roots: The McCarty Family The McCarty model was first introduced in 1994, embodying the most up-to-date findings from PRS and looking back to the golden age of the guitar. As part of the company’s 35th Anniversary updates, the McCarty family of instruments is going back to its roots. Along with the TCI pickup and finish updates already mentioned, the McCarty will once again feature a one-piece stoptail bridge (the adjustable stoptail bridge will remain an option) and vintage-style tuners. It will also now feature a bone nut. The remaining McCarty instruments (including the McCarty 594, McCarty 594 Singlecut, and McCarty 594 Hollowbody II) will also be updated to vintage-style tuners (they already come standard with two-piece bridges and bone nuts).These updates further align the McCarty family and capture the vintage essence that the McCarty model has always promised. “One of my sayings is that everything that touches the string is God – well, that’s really the bridge, the nut, and the tuners. So when we went after the McCarty model, that’s where we looked. These updates make a huge difference in the tone. The guitar sustains longer and the tone has more character,” said Paul Reed Smith. “The puzzle pieces all fit together, and there is no compromise to the integrity of the instrument. We’re very happy.” For full specifications and demo videos on all new PRS models, please visit www.prsguitars.com, and for more information on PRS Guitars 35th Anniversary, including a timeline highlighting the company’s 35-year journey, please visit www.prsguitars.com/35. Come celebrate in person! PRS Guitars will be hosting their biannual open house event, Experience PRS, on May 8-9, 2020. Save the date and stay tuned for more details. Follow @prsguitars on social media to join the conversation. About PRS Guitars: Paul Reed Smith Guitars is a leading manufacturer of high-quality instruments in Stevensville, Maryland and has provided some of the world’s most renowned musicians with instruments since 1985. The PRS team of highly skilled craftspeople design and build a wide variety of musical instruments and gear for worldwide distribution, including electric, acoustic, and bass guitars as well as boutique-style guitar amplifiers. The PRS SE line of products complements the Maryland-made PRS line by offering highly approachable and more affordable electric, acoustic, and bass guitars. Carlos Santana, Neal Schon, John McLaughlin, John Mayer, Jimmy Herring, Tim Pierce, Orianthi, Mark Tremonti, Zach Myers of Shinedown, Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, David Grissom, Martin Simpson, and Tony McManus are among the artists currently playing PRS instruments and/or amplifiers. PRS Guitars Info: www.prsguitars.com

Extends portfolio of high-density I/O peripherals for integration into Q-SYS Ecosystem and other AV systems click for larger image QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, Calif. (October 22, 2019)... QSC has begun shipping the new Attero Tech Synapse D32Mi networked audio interface and released a supporting update to uniFY Control Panel software. This newest model in the Synapse series of 1U rack-mount network audio interfaces provides 32 mic/line analog inputs with studio-grade microphone preamps and Dante/AES67 connectivity, including up to 24-bit, 96 kHz analog-to-Dante conversion. The inputs are available either as terminal block or DB25 connections. The D32Mi's combination of exceptional performance, high channel density, flexible control capabilities, and simple integration with the Q-SYS Ecosystem makes it an excellent choice for studio, live event, and fixed installation applications. The newest Synapse model offers front panel and network control of mic preamp gain, phantom power, and muting. Easily-assignable front panel headphone volume control and source selection enable local input and Dante™ confidence monitoring at the rack position. Redundant SFP expansion ports enable fiber connectivity for long-range signal extension, eliminating the need for media converters or switches in some applications. The redundant SFP expansion combines with a fully redundant Dante interface to enable simplified networking infrastructure. In addition, the DM32Mi can also be interfaced to an additional Synapse family I/O device creating a complete digital snake solution and eliminating the need for additional switches. As with other many products in Attero Tech line, the Synapse D32Mi quickly integrates into the Q-SYS Ecosystem via its control plugin (available through the Q-SYS Designer Asset Manager within Q-SYS Designer Software) allowing for full device control. This shipping announcement comes in tandem with the release of unIFY v3.4.0 Control Panel software, which adds easy-to-use monitoring, device configuration and firmware update capabilities for the Synapse D32Mi and Axon C1 3rd Party Mode configuration. For more product information visit www.atterotech.com. ### About QSC Founded over five decades ago, QSC is a globally-recognized leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of award-winning high-performance loudspeakers, digital mixers, power amplifiers, audio processors, digital cinema solutions, and the Q-SYS™ software-based audio, video and control platform. Offering reliable, scalable and flexible solutions for professional installed, portable, production, corporate and cinema applications, QSC puts customers first with its highly-acclaimed sales, service, and support networks worldwide. About Attero Tech Founded in 2005 by eleven engineers, Attero Tech has grown into a global provider of innovative, cost-effective audio networking I/O endpoints and AV connectivity solutions. Attero Tech delivers unique solutions that solve real-world AV problems.

Big D Guitars Taps Kentucky Distilleries for Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitars NAPERVILLE, IL (Oct. 21, 2019) — Big D Guitars, the small shop behind the Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar, is rolling out new designs for this all-American classic. After initially tapping Jack Daniel’s for authentic Tennessee materials, Big D Guitars is now expanding its top shelf to include barrel tops from renowned Kentucky distilleries, including Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam and Wild Turkey. From a rustic start to a smooth finish, each unique handmade guitar is proudly produced in the USA. The Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar is the brainchild of Big D Guitars founder Derek Lenard, a luthier and curator with nearly 20 years’ experience. The concept came to him in October 2015 during a visit to a Tennessee distillery, and he reached out to Nashville blues artist Justin Johnson for his feedback. The Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar came to life just a few months later and quickly proved that it’s an instrument that sounds just as cool as it looks. Lenard can actually smell the whiskey in the aged wood as he runs it through his workshop saw. After surface-sanding, the pieces sit for a month to dry out before they’re cut using a template. He then hand glues the pieces together on the U-shaped oak core body. The oak provides added strength but has been hollowed out to lighten the guitar’s overall weight. For the back, Tennessee barnyard reclaimed lumber was chosen for its weathered look as well as its light weight. To further enhance the guitar’s esthetic, the chrome hardware has been treated with an aging process. Each Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar has an aged white oak neck with vintage measurements, including a 25.5-inch scale, 9.5-inch radius and 1 5/8-inch nut. The fretboard has white clay dot markers and jumbo frets. Graph Tech’s Ratio synchronized machine heads ensure each string responds the same to any tuning adjustment. A strap lock system is included for a worry-free playing experience that helps to protect the instrument. Of course, true vintage appeal includes sound, which is why each Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar is built with handmade pickups at the neck and bridge. These scatter-wound pickups are made with Alnico 2 magnets with 42 plain enamel wire and deliver a smooth, full tone that’s ideal for the rock or blues player or any guitarist who wants a one-of-a-kind instrument. Learn more and watch demo videos at www.bigdguitars.com. About Big D Guitars Big D Guitars is small shop specializing in a variety of guitar accessories and parts. The business began with the Big D Varitone Switch, an innovation that was featured in 20th Century Guitar magazine. Founder Derek Lenard has grown the business slowly and organically into custom builds and finish jobs. Artists he has worked with include Randy Bachman, Justin Johnson, Kevin Bond (Superjoint, En Minor), and Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation. To learn more about Big D Guitars, visit www.bigdguitars.com. Also check out the company’s YouTube channel, “Inside the Luthier’s Shop,” which has nearly 500 videos and 9.6 million views. The channel includes exclusive behind-the-scenes videos of the making of a Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitar. ### Some names may be trademarks of other companies

Simmons SD1200 a Top-Tier Electronic Kit for Advanced Drummers Thousand Oaks, CA - October 2019... Simmons, the first name in electronic drum kits, has introduced its new SD1200 Mesh-Head Electronic Drum Kit, a top-tier performance kit for the advanced drummer. The SD1200 comes with the Simmons Signature Sound Library, an expansive 764-sound collection of the world's most coveted drum kits and snares. The new kit includes a responsive 12-inch, dual-zone snare; two 8-inch and one 10-inch, dual zone toms; and a 6-inch kick drum. The dual zones enable triggering alternate voices. You also get a 12-inch, two-zone crash cymbal and a 14-inch, triple-zone (bell/bow/edge) ride cymbal with a choke function for dynamic effects. A variable pedal controls the 12-inch dual-zone hi-hat to get smooth semi-open sounds, trashy edge accents, splash, and more. An optional expansion kit adds another dual-zone crash cymbal and floor tom. All drum pads and the kick drum employ dual-layer, tension-adjustable mesh heads for a customizable, acoustic feel. The snare drum comes with a completely customizable snare stand, and the kick drum's non-slip stand makes it simple to mount your favorite beater pedal. It's all anchored to a new hybrid hex rack with die-cast mounts, preventing drums from slipping when played. The SD1200 sound module features a large, full-color graphic LCD screen for a detailed look at kits and editing parameters. Dedicated faders, knobs, and buttons simplify kit customization, from changing the mix to extensive sound design. The module includes Bluetooth MIDI for wireless connectivity to a smartphone, tablet, or computer. A USB input enables importing your own .wav files and playback of .wav or mp3 files from a USB drive for performance or practice. The Simmons Advanced App for iOS can be used to customize kits, record new samples, and practice with recorded tracks. The Simmons Signature Sound Library was recorded with the same world-class audio equipment employed on many classic albums. Simmons' VAR technology offers many dynamic levels, resulting in true-to-life feel and sound. Classic cymbals with stereo samples have a long, natural decay for maximum realism. A wealth of world percussion and vintage electronic drums rounds out the collection. "If you're an advanced drummer working to master your craft, and you want a versatile, top-tier kit for practice, rehearsal and performing, look no further than the SD1200," asserts Simmons Product Manager Jeff Laity. "As a serious player, you'll appreciate the response of the cymbals and the expressiveness of mesh-head drums. The sound library is exceptional, with many of the most sought-after acoustic drums, world percussion, and vintage Simmons sounds. And the sound modules gives you all the tools you need to customize and design your own sounds. Playing the SD1200 is a delight." The Simmons SD1200 Mesh-Head Electronic Drum Kit is available now. For more information visit www.simmonsdrums.net or your favorite music retailer. ### About Simmons Drums The first name in electronic drums, Simmons has been at the forefront of innovation for more than 40 years, offering the finest in cutting-edge, feature rich kits. From touch-sensitive pads and selectable velocity curves to the most extensive MIDI and USB implementation, Simmons has always been a leader in the electronic drum experience. To learn more, visit www.simmonsdrums.net or your favorite music retailer.

Overloud release 3 new Rig Libraries for their colossal flagship Guitar Amp Simulation TH-U! Plus save up to 40% with introductory savings until 28th October! When Overloud developed the latest version of their multi award-winning Guitar Amp Simulation software TH-U then they started to look at quality enhancements. TH-U may be huge, with a massive 239 models its the world’s largest collection in one single package featuring no less than 1000 presets covering all musical styles, but then again there are always a few surprises up Overloud’s sleeve!!! This week we see the release of a further 3 TH-U rig libraries once again based on 3 iconic hardware plugins! So, what’s up first… Choptones Carved Vai (Steve Vai signature) - VL100 signature Amp, TH-U expansion library with 46 Rigs Carved Vai is the TH-U expansion library, created by Choptones to emulate the sound of a Carvin Legacy VL100* (Steve Vai* signature) head in the 6L6 voiced version. After being a long time Carvin endorser since the 80s with the X100B amp, Steve Vai came out in the '99 with is amazing signature Amp: the Carvin Legacy VL100. The 100W VL100 head deliveres 100 watts in a dual channel, all tube package with volume, bass, mid, treble & presence for each channel and master reverb. SRP: €29inc/£25.95inc/$28 Sale: €19inc/£17inc/$18 Full details of Overloud Choptones Carved Vai: https://www.timespace.com/products/overloud-choptones-carved-vai-rig-library Choptones Brit 1959 RR - Brit 1959 RR signature Amp, TH-U expansion library with 148 Rigs Brit 1959 RR Giant Pack is the TH-U expansion library, again created by Choptones, based the sound of a Marshall* 1959RR Randy Rhoads* Signature head. The is a tribute to a timeless talent of the great Randy Rhoads. After visiting the Marshall factory, he was so enthusiast to order two 1959 stacks, with a little - but dramatic - mod that simply cascades the two halves of the first preamp tube (ECC83) giving a lot more of preamp distortion. As in the Randy prototype, the 1959RR features this mod, giving you the classic 1959 tone using the high treble channel and the modded one using the normal channel. SRP: €49inc/£42.95inc/$45 Sale: 29€inc/£25.95inc/$28 Full details of Overloud Choptones Brit 1959: https://www.timespace.com/products/brit-1959-rr-giant-pack-th-u-rig-library MF T&B 3 Classic (Official edition with original brand) - MF T&B Amplification 3 Classic Rig Library (48 Rigs) MF T&B 3 Classic is the TH-U expansion library, signed by Marco Fanton, modelled on the T&B 3 Classic Head built by the Italian boutique manufacturer T&B Amplification. The 3 Classic is a three-channel head available in two versions: a 2x60W and 4x100W with EL34 or 6L6 tubes respectively. Each channel has its own boost circuit with 6 12AX7 tubes. SRP: €29inc/£25.95inc/$28 Sale: €19inc/£17inc/$18 Full details of Overloud MF T&B Classic: https://www.timespace.com/products/overloud-mf-t-b-3-classic-rig-library

Description: Oberom is a sampled version of Oberon by Land of Cockaigne, a VST plugin that is an attempt to imitate the classic analog polysynths. With its thick 2-pole dual filter, it's sound is reminiscent of the Arp 2600. Oberom comes with the original 16 sounds. They have been sampled to be faithful copies of the presets that came with Oberon. Oberom is a must-have if you produce synthwave, synth-pop, vaporwave, and any other 80s influenced genres. Features: 16 sounds Amplitude ADSR Reverb Multi-LFO Multi-Filter Poly, mono, and legato voice modes Glide Oberom is available as a VST/VST3/AU plugin instrument for Windows and macOS. Available as a direct download, no email required. Download: https://www.samplescience.ca/2019/10/oberom.html website: SampleScience.ca

Gibson Announces Release Of First-Ever, Limited-Edition ‘Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T’ Available Worldwide Starting October 18, In Honor Of Chuck Berry’s Birthday Gibson Partners With Chuck Berry Family To Celebrate “The Father of Rock N’ Roll” With Historically Accurate Signature Guitar Chuck Berry and his 1955 ES-350T. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. Download photos and spec sheet: Here. Watch and share Charles Berry Jr.'s interview: Here. NASHVILLE, TN (October 18, 2019) Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has announced the worldwide release of the new, limited-edition Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T. The leading guitar brand joined forces with the Chuck Berry family to create a perfect replica of Chuck’s beloved 1955 ES-350T. The historically accurate guitar will be available starting on October 18, in celebration of the legendary performer’s birthday, at Authorized Gibson Dealers worldwide. For more information, visit www.Gibson.com. Chuck Berry’s performances on American Bandstand in the 1950’s changed the world of music forever. Dancing and duck-walking across the stage with his lucky bolo tie swinging, Chuck strummed his gorgeous Gibson ES-350T and belted out “Maybellene,” “Johnny B. Goode” and a variety of other hits that influenced nearly every major music act to follow. Chuck and his Gibson 350T guitar personified Rock n’ Roll. Gibson is honored to present this first-ever Chuck Berry signature guitar, a perfect replica of his 1955 ES 350T, to pay homage to the legendary career of one of music’s greatest pioneers. The Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T features historically-accurate construction and appointments, hand-picked figured maple, a pair of fiery P-90 pickups, a replica strap and a replica of the Zuni “Sun God” bolo tie that Chuck wore throughout the 1950’s. The Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T is a premier limited-edition guitar and only 55 will be available worldwide. Watch and share the interview with Charles Berry Jr: Here. Click on the photo above for the interview. “How is it that I’m now holding a brand-new, as authentic as it gets ES-350T?” explains Charles Berry Jr. (son of Chuck Berry). “Gibson wanted to do a guitar with my Dad…the goal was to make them as authentic as possible. And this is as authentic as possible…absolutely perfect.” “Chuck Berry’s music has inspired generations of artists all over the world,” said Elizabeth Heidt, Gibson Brands’ Director of Entertainment Relations. “His iconic songwriting and unique performance style shaped the future of the guitar.” Chuck Berry ES-350T. Chuck Berry’s music has transcended generations and earns respect to this day because he was truly an entertainer. Chuck, The Father of Rock & Roll, was a musical icon, who established rock and roll as a musical form and brought the worlds of black and white together in song. Born in St. Louis on October 18, 1926 Berry had many influences on his life that shaped his musical style. He emulated the smooth vocal clarity of his idol, Nat King Cole, while playing blues songs from bands like Muddy Waters. After singing the Jay McShann song called “Confessin’ the Blues” at his high school’s musical he got a thunderous applause for his daring choice, and from then on, Berry had to be onstage. Berry was signed to Chess Records after Muddy Waters befriended him and suggested contacting the label, and in the summer of 1955, “Maybellene” reached #5 on the Pop Charts and #1 on the R&B Charts. Through Chuck Berry, Chess Records moved from the R&B genre into the mainstream and Berry himself was on his way to stardom. Berry continued with such hits as “Brown-Eyed Handsome Man,” “Too Much Monkey Business,” “Memphis,” “Roll Over, Beethoven!” and “Johnny B. Goode.” “Johnny B. Goode” is Chuck Berry’s masterpiece, as it brings together all the elements of Berry’s unique sound. It cemented his place in rock history and led to fame in the 1950s. Chuck’s popularity garnered him television and movie appearances and he toured incessantly. At the height of his success, Berry was a 30-year-old black man singing to a mostly white, teenage audience. Chuck Berry’s knowledge of the pop market made it possible for him to break color barriers and play to an integrated audience. In the 1960s and 1970s, Berry’s music was the inspiration for such groups as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Berry had a number of comeback recordings and in 1972 had the first #1 Pop Chart hit of his career with “My Ding-A-Ling.” 1986 fittingly saw him inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the very first inductee in history. Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T. For more information about Chuck Berry: CHUCKBERRY.COM | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | APPLE MUSIC | SPOTIFY 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.

'Trap Legends Vol 1' by Producer Loops aims to provide producers with a hard-hitting Trap sound for both traditional and Hybrid Trap. The producers of 'Urban Legends' provide you with this enormous pack containing five massive Construction Kits so you can make your own compositions with ease. Each Construction Kit is divided into parts - intros, verses, ramps, and hooks - depending on the song. The five songs are an eclectic mix of traditional Trap and EDM/Dubstep influences and sounds. You'll find a plethora of Trap loops inside each Kit including synths, vox, 808s, metal percussion, shakers, bass, hats - the list goes on and on! The aim is to provide you with dark and powerful loops to get creative in the studio. Talking of creativity, MIDI files are included for important elements and there is also a huge collection of one-shots inside each Kit. These include camera clicks, percussion, vox, snares, and so much more. Simply load them up into your sampler of choice and create an infinite number of new grooves and phrases. Vocals: Each Construction Kit comes with its own section of vocal parts that really make this pack stand out. Again, they range from more Hybrid Trap influences to perfectly placed traditional Trap phrases, so you're guaranteed instant inspiration. This pack really is a treasure trove of elements, all carefully crafted with the focused aim of helping producers make their best tracks - not to be missed! 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. Product Details: • 5 Construction Kits • Loops • One-Shots • MIDI Files • Vocal Parts • ACIDized WAV Files • Apple Loops/AIFF Files • REX2 Loops • Ableton Live 8.1.3 Pack • Loops Sync To BPM • 44.1kHz/24-Bit • PC/Mac Compatible • 100% Royalty-Free Price and Availability: 'Trap Legends Vol 1’ is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £39.95 / 46.25 EUR. More information is available at: https://www.producerloops.com

147th AES Convention, New York, NY, October 16, 2019 — Waves Audio (booth 640), the world’s leading developer of professional audio signal processing technologies and leading maker of audio plugins for mixing, music production, mastering, sound design, broadcast, post-production and live sound, introduces SoundGrid BR1, an AVB-to-SoundGrid® bridge that adds real-time audio processing capabilities to AVB networks, for improved sound quality in AVB setups. SoundGrid BR1 currently supports PreSonus AVB networks. SoundGrid BR1 allows you to integrate the power of Waves’ award-winning plugins into your AVB network. The BR1 is a rack-mountable unit that enables you to stream up to 64 audio channels between Waves SoundGrid and AVB protocols. It provides improved synchronization, audio processing at ultra-low latency, and reliability for switched Ethernet networks. Suited for studio or live use, SoundGrid is an audio protocol for real-time audio processing and networking at near-zero latency. It gives you access to an impressive catalog of audio plugins that will enhance your sound production. From solving audio issues to adding vibe and character, introducing Waves plugins to your network will give your sound clarity, color and impact. SoundGrid BR1 features: Up to 64 SoundGrid audio channels Up to 64 AVB channels Supported sample rates: 44.1–48 kHz Clock source: SoundGrid/AVB 1U half-rack (rack ears included) Currently supports PreSonus AVB networks AVB Manager is included as a native app on Mac devices (macOS 10.10 or later) and on Windows devices through third party app at https://www.riedel.net. To learn more, visit www.waves.com/hardware/soundgrid-br1. About Waves Audio Ltd.: Waves is the world’s leading developer of audio DSP solutions for the professional, broadcast, and consumer electronics audio markets. Since its start in the early '90s with the introduction of the Q10 equalizer plugin, Waves has gone on to develop a comprehensive line of over 150 audio plugins, including industry standards like the L1 and L2 Ultramaximizers, popular vintage console models, and innovative mixing tools like Vocal Rider and the Artist Signature Series. For its accomplishments, Waves received a Technical GRAMMY® Award in 2011, and the Q10 was selected as an inductee into the TECnology Hall of Fame. In 2016, Waves released the eMotion LV1 mixer, a revolutionary live digital mixing console that provides real-time audio mixing for front-of-house, monitor, studio and broadcast engineers. Waves technologies are now used to improve sound quality in virtually every sector of the audio market, from recording, mixing, mastering and post-production to broadcast, live sound, and consumer electronics. Waves has over 25 years of expertise in the development of psychoacoustic signal processing algorithms that leverage knowledge of human auditory perception to radically improve perceived sound quality. Waves’ award-winning processors are utilized to improve sound quality in the creation of hit records, major motion pictures, and top-selling video games worldwide. Waves offers computer software and hardware-plus-software solutions for the professional and broadcast markets. The company’s WavesLive division is a market leader in all live sound sectors, spearheading the development of solutions for all live platforms. Under its Maxx brand, Waves offers semiconductor and licensable algorithms for consumer electronics applications. Waves technologies dramatically enhance audio performance and are used by industry leaders such as Dell, Google, Fitbit, Acer, Asus, Hisense and more. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Waves.

Spitfire Audio ships SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS update with newly-added SOLO CELLO Total Performance patch LONDON, UK: originally released last year to widespread critical acclaim, Spitfire Audio is proud to announce availability of a free update to SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS — itself featuring first-call London virtuoso single players performing in the hallowed (Lyndhurst) Hall at London’s legendary AIR Studios, the acoustic luxury of which was captured on rich- sounding 2-inch tape to join a long line of outstanding sample-based virtual instrument libraries for Native Instruments’ industry-standard KONTAKT PLAYER platform, also adhering to the NKS (NATIVE KONTROL STANDARD®) extended plug-in format for full compatibility with NI hardware, and now including the sound-specialising British music technology company’s SOLO CELLO Total Performance patch alongside its highly-intuitive SOLO VIOLIN (virtuoso) one — as of October 17... Not only are those highly-intuitive SOLO VIOLIN (virtuoso) and newly-added SOLO CELLO Total Performance patches included in SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS, so effectively available for free to existing owners of this superlative-sounding sample-based virtual instrument library that is designed to stand out and also sit perfectly alongside Spitfire Audio’s other orchestral ranges, they are also available to purchase as separate sample-based virtual instrument libraries — namely, SPITFIRE SOLO CELLO and SPITFIRE SOLO VIOLIN — for the KONTAKT PLAYER platform. Either way, though, they represent the sound-specialising British music technology company’s most detailed and advanced solo violin and solo cello to date, performed by world-renowned virtuoso concert violinist Jack Liebeck and concert cellist Richard Harwood, respectively, in the hallowed (Lyndhurst) Hall at London’s legendary AIR Studios. These Total Performance patches (or separate instruments) include all of the techniques needed to create a realistic solo performance, putting five different types of true legato — fingered legato, bowed legato, and performance legato, plus runs and arpeggios — at anyone’s fingertips. Further features such as spiccato, staccato, tremolo, trills, molto vibrato, progressive vibrato, and non vibrato (as well as pizzicato and Bartok pizzicato for cello) can be combined together to enable musical phrasing without the need for key-switching, all programmed to react to playing speed and touch. Truly easy to play and highly intuitive, these Total Performance patches (or separate instruments) allow anyone to focus on their composition, without the need to ‘stitch’ together performances. Paul Thomson, Spitfire Audio co-founder and composer — certainly no slouch when it comes to finding his way around a keyboard, had the following to say while walking through SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS’ newly-added SOLO CELLO Total Performance patch, proficiently performing between engaging explanations: “The Dynamics controller takes you from a whisper-quiet pp all the way through to lovely, strong fortissimo. The other controller is the Vibrato control. This does a number of different things; at the very bottom, you get a beautiful pizzicato, and if you hit the keyboard hard, you get that fantastic snap — also called Bartok pizzicato. If you move the slider up a little bit, you’ve got a very dynamically-controllable tremolo; as the controller moves up, you move smoothly through from non vibrato through a gentle vibrato to a molto vibrato; and then as you move the controller towards the top, you can increase the intensity and speed of that vibrato, which gives you a real extra dimension to perform with. I’ve been alternating what I’m doing on the actual legato transitions by playing with a certain velocity on the keyboard. So if I play the second note very softly, then I get a portamento between the notes. Now as I increase the velocity that I’m playing with — how hard I’m hitting the keyboard, I go through a fingered transition, which is just placing the finger onto the neck to change notes, but then also a bowed transition, so it’s an actual bow change. And at the absolute top of the range — when you’re really hitting it hard, you get that kind of characteristic string bouncing sound that you get when the cello is really playing very loud indeed.” Inspirational, indeed, Paul Thomson tellingly continued: “One of the things you can do with the patch is play very fast, and also play trills, and these generate different transitions again. When you play short notes, you get a genuine nice, crisp spiccato. When you are playing with the trems, and you play short notes, you get a staccato — slightly longer staccato note. You can also play arpeggiated figures.” Finally, Paul Thomson thoughtfully summed up Spitfire Audio’s Total Performance patch concept, as applied to its inspirational SOLO CELLO addition to SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS, thusly: “The idea is that it takes the minimum of controllers to actually get a kind of really interesting musical performance from this patch. All you really have to do is look at the Dynamics — how loud you’re playing, then the Vibrato slider controls pretty much everything else, and then your fingers on the keyboard, and the velocity that you’re playing with, controls those last things, like the transitions between the notes and also the dynamic of any short notes that you play.” Putting all that into (performance) practice, then, SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS really represents a solid investment as one of Spitfire Audio’s most celebrated sample-based virtual instrument libraries, one which the sound-specialising British music technology company is intent on clearly keeping up to date with while improving upon for the musical benefit of all. As part of Spitfire Audio’s October Highlight, SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS — now including the highly-intuitive SOLO VIOLIN (virtuoso) and newly-added SOLO CELLO Total Performance patches — is available at an attractive 30%-discounted promo price of £244.00 GBP (inc. VAT)/$279.00 USD/ €279.00 EUR (inc. VAT) until October 31, 2019 — rising thereafter to an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of £349.00 GBP (inc. VAT)/ $399.00 USD/€399.00 EUR (inc. VAT) — from here: https://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/a-z/spitfire-solo-strings/ (Note that existing owners of SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS can upgrade to the latest version for free.) SPITFIRE SOLO CELLO is also available to purchase as a separate sample-based virtual instrument library for £99.00 GBP (inc. VAT)/ $99.00 USD/€99.00 EUR (inc. VAT) from here: https://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/a-z/spitfire-solo-cello/ SPITFIRE SOLO VIOLIN is also available to purchase as a separate sample-based virtual instrument library for £99.00 GBP (inc. VAT)/ $99.00 USD/€99.00 EUR (inc. VAT) from here: https://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/a-z/spitfire-solo-violin/ SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS, SPITFIRE SOLO CELLO, and SPITFIRE SOLO VIOLIN all need Native Instruments’ KONTAKT PLAYER (5.6.8 or higher) — a free version of the KONTAKT sample playback engine (included in their purchase) — to respectively run as fully NKS (NATIVE KONTROL STANDARD®) supporting plug-in instruments for Mac (OS X 10.10 or later) or Windows (7, 8, or 10 — latest Service Pack, 32/64-bit), while Spitfire Audio’s free Download Manager application allows anyone to buy now and download anytime. For more in-depth information, including some superb-sounding audio demos from fellow Spitfire Audio co-founders and composers Christian Henson and Paul Thomson, as well as ‘Jack In The Box’ — film score composer Andy Blaney’s breathtaking SOLO VIOLIN (virtuoso) Total Performance patch-based piece, please visit the dedicated SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS webpage here: https://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/a-z/spitfire-solo-strings/ Watch Spitfire Audio Director Paul Thomson’s ‘traditional’ video walkthrough of SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS’ newly-added SOLO CELLO Total Performance patch here: https://youtu.be/W4NAIDGP5EU Watch Spitfire Audio’s artful trailer video for SPITFIRE SOLO STRINGS here: https://youtu.be/Aou-mfDqDVs About Spitfire Audio (www.spitfireaudio.com) Spitfire Audio is a British music technology company that specialises in sounds — sample libraries, virtual instruments, and other useful software devices. It collaborates with the best composers, artists, and engineers in the world to build musical tools that sound great and are exciting to use. © 2019 Spitfire Audio Holdings Limited

San Jose, CA. October 16, 2019. Louder Than Liftoff announces CHROMA+. CHROMA+ is a highly customizable stereo / dual mono tracking and mixing channel designed for modern hybrid studios that want more results in less space. CHROMA+ utilizes Louder Than Liftoff’s celebrated Twin Tone-Amp™ architecture and Tone Shaping EQ, derived from the very circuits used in the acclaimed Silver Bullet. Answering the call for flexibility and customization, CHROMA+ delivers with its twin topology (A or N) line processor and mic/instrument amp and adds an exciting twist - an analog plugin slot in each channel accepting Colour Modules. This feature allows additional processing like tube saturation, compression, or additional EQ bands to be inserted into the signal path and mixed with CHROMA+’s classic 'A' or 'N' inspired MOJO Amps for the ultimate in front and back end versatility. There’s even a Mega Mono Mode for cascading the full arsenal of CHROMA+ into a 4-stage channel strip. CHROMA+ Features At A Glance Mic or Mix/Line/Instrument mode 48V phantom power Polarity Reverse Mix/Line/Instrument Gain: 0 to +26 dB, +26 to +52 dB (High Gain mode) Mic Gain: +8 to +34 dB, +34 to +60 dB (High Gain mode) Selectable ‘A’ and ‘N’ inspired MOJO Amps – same as in Silver Bullet 2x Colour-compatible analog plugin slots Colour Drive: -6 to +18 dB Colour Mix: crossfade blend of processed and dry signal Auto-switching stereo DI inputs for Instruments Feeds entire CHROMA signal path for full MOJO Amp coloration and Colour slot processing Retro Mode alters loading and frequency response for a rounder tone DI gain = +10 dB, selectable via internal jumper to 0 or +20 dB DI 2 input can be configured as a THRU jack via an internal jumper Mega Mono channel mode (CH 1>2) feeds channel 1 output into channel 2 input Baxandall Tone Boost EQ LF (+3 dB): Pultec-inspired Subsonic (30 Hz) and Bass (60 Hz) frequencies HF (+4 dB): Presence and Air frequencies Vintage: softens high-frequency response to emulate vintage British consoles Custom American made transformers ROGUE FIVE discrete op-amps designed by Louder Than Liftoff, conforming to standard 2520 footprint Signal present indicator and bi-directional meter Powered by new ultra-low noise Hypermatter PSU All circuit components were chosen by ear for maximum MOJO CHROMA+ In Detail BUS PROCESSOR AND MIC/INSTRUMENT PREAMP IN ONE CHROMA+ is designed for ultimate versatility with hybrid workflows in mind just like its big brother, the Silver Bullet. These days gear needs to deliver results on both the front end and the back end. Featuring LINE, DI, and MIC modes, CHROMA+ is both a line-level processor for groups or mix bus, and a preamp for instrument and mic level sources. APPLICATIONS Mix / 2-Bus mojo Mic preamp Stem / Bus processing Synth, guitar, or bass DI Tracking channel strip with compression, EQ, saturation depending on the configuration TWIN TONE-AMP™ ARCHITECTURE At the heart of CHROMA are two Mojo Amps inspired by classic large-format consoles – American (A), and British (N). These Mojo Amps lend their characteristic sonic footprints to any signal passing through the circuit. Like the Silver Bullet, CHROMA+ is the only processor of its kind that allows you to enable A or N sonics at the push of a button. Auditioning these two signature sounds during a session no longer requires re-patching or swapping preamps. WORLD-CLASS STEREO DI WITH RETRO MODE A world-class FET-input DI was developed for the front end of CHROMA+ offering superior definition, punch, and low-end girth for the capture of instrument level sources. It is capable of both stereo and dual-mono operation. Synths, samplers, guitars, and basses can be plugged directly into the auto-switching front panel jacks for the full amplification, saturation, and tone-shaping that CHROMA+ offers. A switchable RETRO Mode provides two distinct tonal personalities to the DI. In the ‘out’ position the sound is modern – detailed in the mids and highs, and extended through the lower octaves. When RETRO Mode is engaged the tone becomes more rounded and vintage, with a tighter bottom end and mellower high end. RETRO Mode is perfect for vintage bass tones and sweeping 80’s synth sounds. As an added bonus, the second DI input can be configured as a “Thru” jack for the first, via an internal jumper. MEGA MONO CHANNEL MODE (CH 1>2) In addition to offering both stereo and dual-mono operation, CHROMA+ is capable of becoming a Mega Mono channel to facilitate more creative processing chains. When the CH 1>2 switch is engaged, the output of channel 1 will feed into the input of channel 2 and put the power of two CHROMAs in series. The channel 1 output will also still be available on its respective XLR connector. Have you ever wanted to record your guitar through an N-style preamp, compress it with an 1176, give it a presence boost, then drive it into a second N-style Amp with a tape-like low-frequency head bump? Mega Mono Mode makes this and more possible. NEW HYPERMATTER POWER SUPPLY This is the first product that features our brand-new PSU with Hypermatter technology. We spent the last year in research and development with one simple goal: to create a power delivery system with unparalleled noise, voltage regulation, and transient response performance. We are proud to introduce Hypermatter, a state-of-the-art power supply technology we believe to be truly fit for the demands of high-resolution audio. It renders dynamic sound with revealing detail, dimension, and gut-punching authority. The Hypermatter PSU architecture uses a 4-layer PCB, cutting edge LDO regulators, and nothing but the best components to bring CHROMA+ to life in ways that must be heard. With Hypermatter your music has never felt more alive. FOUR CONFIGURATIONS: STANDARD, TUBE, COMP, EQ CHROMA+ is available in four versatile configurations to suit various workflows: Tube: pre-loaded with 2x Pentode Mk2 Colour modules for tube mojo and 2-band Baxandall boost/cut Comp: pre-loaded with 2x Implode Colour modules for classic 1176-style FET compression EQ: pre-loaded with 2x FET Filter Colour modules for midrange cut and FET saturation Standard: un-loaded Colour slots allowing for a la carte customization CUSTOMIZE CHROMA+ WITH ANALOG PLUGINS CHROMA+ allows you to expand its sonic versatility further and to create a custom channel strip by installing your choice of analog plugins called Colour modules. A wide variety of fully assembled analog plugins, affordably priced from $69 - $129, are available, and are easily installed in the Colour Module slot on each channel’s printed circuit board – no tools required. Just insert your favorite Colour Module into the slot (one per channel), adjust the drive (C-DRV), and blend (C-MIX) the processing with the dry signal to taste. Louder Than Liftoff offers the following analog plugins for CHROMA+: Pentode Mk2 – a tone sculpting tube saturator Implode – the world’s smallest 1176 compressor Rogue Tec Air – a Pultec HF shelving EQ FET Filter – a FET buffered tone-shaper with low shelf, high pass, and mid EQ Mass Drivr – a classic American channel inspired by a transformer/DOA Line Amplifier Royal Blue – a vintage British channel with discrete transistor and transformer circuitry Super Filter – high and low pass filters with multi-stage saturation MN-50 Smash Compressor – aggressive FET compressor Many other third-party modules are also available from DIYRE Other exciting new analog plugin modules from Louder Than Liftoff are also in development and will be announced in the future. AVAILABILITY The initial run of CHROMA+ will begin shipping in late January 2020. A pre-order discount of $150 is available to those that purchase CHROMA+ before December 31, 2019. Prices will revert to RRP on January 1, 2020. INTRODUCTORY PRE-ORDER PRICING CHROMA+ Standard: $1399 – (RRP $1549) CHROMA+ Tube, Comp & EQ: $1499 – (RRP $1649) For more info visit www.louderthanliftoff.com

—Pocket-sized power amp for rehearsal, recording or playing out— New York City, NY, October 17, 2019: Electro-Harmonix unveiled the compact 5MM Guitar Power Amplifier which produces 2.5 watts and can be connected directly to an 8 Ω – 16 Ω speaker cabinet. The 5MM is equipped with a Volume control and a Bright/Norm switch which, when engaged, adds top boost or presence to the signal. EHX Founder, Mike Matthews stated: “You can use the 5MM alone to go from a sparkly clean tone to raw bluesy grit or plug a dirt/overdrive pedal or preamp into it. Then turn it up for some gnarly grind, or really crank it and get bathed in distortion!” The 5MM comes equipped with a power supply, is available now and features a U.S. Street Price of $63.80. www.ehx.com

United Studio Technologies leads the way with faithful reproduction of legendary classic studio microphone workhorse BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, USA: United Studio Technologies is proud to announce upcoming availability of the UT FET47 — a faithful reproduction of a legendary classic studio workhorse representing the newly-founded pro audio company’s inaugural product as a ‘no-compromise’ microphone aimed at both professional and project-level recording, as well as the broadcast and voiceover market — as of October 16… Hand-built in the USA, the UT FET47 symbolises several years of R&D, testing, and engineering, offering an unparalleled level of quality and craftsmanship to the end user at an asking price to die for. Featuring a large, custom-wound, ‘striped core’ (multi-alloy) output transformer designed by Cinemag to reproduce the exact harmonic signature of its original German counterpart, the microphone itself incorporates a Heiserman HZ-series ‘K47’ German-style capsule — a joint effort between Heiserman and United Studio Technologies. This unique design features dual-milled backplates that are matched and then physically joined to ensure extremely consistent performance between sides and between capsules. The capsule is made from precision-milled brass and skinned with gold-spluttered, six-micron NOS (Not Otherwise Specified) Japanese PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) film that meets or exceeds the purity standards of laboratory-grade Mylar(TM). The high-quality microphone body is produced from nickel-plated brass milled from a solid brass billet, complete with a durable swivel-arm for mounting. Meanwhile, the circuitry involved is fully discrete, using only robust and over-spec’d components, including NOS military-spec polystyrene capacitors and tested, original NOS Fairchild FETs (Field-Effect Transistors). No electrolytic capacitors are used anywhere in the microphone, and an ‘all-dry’ topology ensures a lifetime of consistent use. United Studio Technologies President Chad Kelly has this to say regarding the development process: “Our formula with this microphone and all of the products yet to come is a very holistic one, bordering on the obsessive. We put care into every single part that goes into it — down to the last thin film resistor or tantalum capacitor, and even the quality of the PCB [Printed Circuit Board] material itself, the positions of components, and the lengths of wires. Nothing is left to chance. We don’t just want to make a microphone that you’ll absolutely love, we want to make a microphone that you’ll still love 20 years from now and be glad you invested in. Everything we do at United Studio Technologies is engineering-driven; no less than five engineers — all experts in their field — have had some level of participation in developing this product. The result is a synergy that I think is palpable.” Distributed worldwide by RAD Distribution (http://www.raddist.com/), the UT FET47 is expected to ship before the end of January 2020 with an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of $799.00 USD. For more in-depth information, please visit the United Studio Technologies website here: https://www.unitedstudiotech.com Watch United Studio Technologies’ informative introductory video for the UT FET47 here: https://youtu.be/-5dOg4S21Wc About United Studio Technologies (www.unitedstudiotech.com) Incorporated in 2018, with over 50 years of combined audio industry experience, Baton Rouge-based United Studio Technologies’ mission is to create the best products money can buy — at a price that recording engineers can actually afford. © 2019 United Studio Technologies L.L.C.

Black Lion Audio announces an homage to classic Melcor sound with welcomed Eighteen channel strip CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA: hot on the heels of the runaway success of its much-loved Seventeen compressor, boutique audio company Black Lion Audio is proud to announce the Eighteen channel strip — an homage to the classic Melcor sound, delivering the best of vintage vibes to today’s recordings — as of October 16… Eighteen features a mic preamp with Cinemag input and output transformers and two BLA1831 discrete op-amps, as well as a passive program EQ with a custom Cinemag inductor. In spite of that, this channel strip’s preamplifier circuit is not just another clone, but rather an homage built to pay proper tribute to one of the most classic designs in the world. Which is exactly why Black Lion Audio developed the BLA1831 — a customised, discrete op-amp created through an extensive period of component testing to deliver great vintage tone while still matching a noise floor that is akin to modern equipment. Eighteen can be described as having a punchy midrange with a buttery-smooth top and bottom end. It also brings an impressive, original passive inductor-based equalizer featuring a custom-made Cinemag inductor to the musical proceedings, one that both discerning ears and those new to pro audio are sure to appreciate. As such, the results are amazing — a quiet and ultra-flexible equalizer that packs all of the vibe of anyone’s favourite program-style EQs. But better still, Black Lion Audio designs, engineers, assembles, and tests each unit by hand in the USA! Eighteen is expected to ship through Black Lion Audio’s growing global network of dealers/distributors (https://www.blacklionaudio.com/dealers) before the end of January 2020 with a MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) of $899.00 USD. For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated Eighteen webpage here: https://www.blacklionaudio.com/store/products/mic-pres/eighteen-channel-strip/ About Black Lion Audio (www.blacklionaudio.com) Black Lion Audio is a boutique audio company based in Chicago. Collectively it takes pride in providing customers with outstanding quality gear for their recording studios at prices that are ridiculously affordable.As such, the company has built a reputation for supplying superior quality sound in a cost-effective manner within the space of a few short years.Yet, given the current economic climate, it is no wonder that major labels, project studios, software companies, and high-profile tracking and mix engineers make up a significant portion of Black Lion Audio’s client base. Indeed, its work can be heard in award-winning major motion picture scores and soundtracks, major television shows and commercials, as well as being utilised by prestigious organisations and major label acts alike. © 2019 Black Lion Audio

— Sought-after algorithms, surround tools, universal DAW support, updated emote control software and support for H9000R are included in Eventide’s H9000 V1.1 — October 16, 2019, New York, NY – AES Convention – Eventide Audio (Booth 222) has released a significant software update for its flagship multi-effects processors, the H9000 and H9000R, available now as a free download for H9000 owners. The Version 1.1 software update provides popular vintage effects and a new surround tool that will appeal to musicians and composers for music creation, composition scoring, mixing for television, sound design and much more. The companion emote control software V1.1 update supports the most popular DAWs and the H9000R. Eventide’s powerhouse multi-effects processors, the H9000 and the H9000R, differ slightly in functionality and pricing. The H9000 with the full front panel user interface is priced at $6,999. The blank front panel H9000R requires the full-featured emote V1.1 update and is available for $4,999. H9000 Version 1.1 software includes a new bank of H9000 Vintage Emulations including some of Eventide’s most attractive effects: H3000 Micropitch, Unitide, SP2016 Reverb, Instant Phaser Mk II and Instant Flanger Mk II, and the H9 bank includes the new HotSawz algorithm. A new 3D Tools bank that takes advantage of the H9000’s multichannel architecture, including our first new surround algorithm, 5.1 Panner. Additional functionality in Version 1.1 allows each FX Chain to support up to 32 channels of I/O routing (the previous limit was 8 per FX Chain), the ability to map parameters to external controllers or MIDI through emote, support for DAW Automation and MAC/Windows/VST/AU/AAX support. The flagship Eventide audio processor, the H9000 Network Effects Platform. About Eventide: Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 it revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, its legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide® and Harmonizer® are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. www.eventideaudio.com

147th AES Convention, New York, NY, October 16, 2019— Genelec (booth 322), the world leader in professional audio monitoring, has expanded “The Ones” series of Ultimate Point Source Monitors to bring uncompromised precision listening to a much wider range of room sizes, listening distances and SPL requirements. The announcement of the new 8351B and 8361A coaxial three-way monitors alongside the complementary W371A Adaptive Woofer System means that The Ones family now delivers uniquely uncolored and neutral reference monitoring performance - from ultra-nearfield through to mastering-caliber and main monitor applications. The Ones range was launched in 2014 with the introduction of the 8351A, whose extraordinary imaging, extended frequency response, controlled directivity and fatigue-free listening enabled professionals to work faster and make more informed, consistent decisions when recording and mixing. In 2017 the 8351A was joined by the 8331A and 8341A models, creating a trio of compact nearfield monitors that stunned users worldwide with their outstanding performance, garnering multiple industry awards along the way. By coloring neither direct sound nor reflections, The Ones rapidly gained a well-earned reputation for making a good room sound incredible. Today, the new 8361A three-way coaxial monitor refines the point source concept even further, offering the most advanced acoustic performance of any studio monitor currently available – with extremely high dynamic range, unrivalled directivity and imaging and a short-term SPL of 118 dB with peak levels even higher. Now the largest coaxial monitor in The Ones family, the 8361A will deliver an exquisite monitoring experience at any listening distance up to 5 meters, making it perfect for small- to medium-sized rooms. The 8361A features two newly-designed Acoustically Concealed Woofers – generating high SPL output with extremely low distortion – and brand-new MDC coaxial midrange and tweeter drivers which provide smooth directivity, low distortion, high SPL and extended frequency response up to 40 kHz. Like all models in The Ones range, the 8361A’s unique Minimum Diffraction Enclosure eliminates coloration, and its entire front baffle acts as a Directivity Control Waveguide – producing a fantastically wide, uncolored sweet spot. Efficient proprietary Class D amplification is complemented by advanced DSP processing, including delay equalization and twenty precision EQs for room compensation. The newly upgraded 8351B shares much of the technology of its other The Ones siblings and benefits from the many recent advances in electronic, mechanical and acoustical design that Genelec has continued to pioneer. Drawing inspiration from the electronic design of the 8341A and the driver technology of the 8361A, the 8351B revision has managed to improve on the exemplary performance of its predecessor by offering increased SPL, additional room compensation EQs, equalized delay and enhanced HF response. The W371A Adaptive Woofer System is a truly unique concept, designed specifically to seamlessly complement 8341, 8351 and 8361 monitors, and in conjunction with these models creates a series of full-range monitoring solutions with unrivalled neutrality and supreme levels of control over directivity and the effects of room acoustics. For the first time ever, studios can now experience all the benefits of a main monitor, but with the freedom to locate this free-standing system in optimal positions within the control room; even providing the option to switch between nearfield and main monitors without image-shifting. Standing at 1100 mm (43.25 inches) high and featuring dual high-performance woofers (one forward-facing and one rear-facing), the W371A introduces a palette of novel ways to custom-tailor system performance carefully to the room over the critical lowest four octaves. As a result, the W371A offers vastly superior performance compared to standard free-standing loudspeakers or supporting subwoofers, since it offers a flatter and smoother in-room frequency response with more coherent low frequency imaging – yet achieves this without sacrificing envelopment. Augmenting the dual woofers of The Ones coaxial models with a complementary W371A yields four woofers in total per channel, and these are combined using advanced acoustic measurement to reduce destructive cancellation and standing wave artifacts – through a host of tools including crossover frequencies, polar response and directivity. As a result, the W371A goes further than any other monitoring system in removing the detrimental influences of the listening room on low frequency reproduction – universally recognized as a key issue in all modern studios. As part of Genelec’s Smart Active Monitoring family, all models in The Ones range integrate tightly with Genelec’s GLM software application, which can configure, calibrate and control entire Genelec smart monitoring systems. Based on experience from thousands of studios around the world, GLM is able to minimize the listening room’s influence on the sound, enabling the user to produce mixes that translate perfectly to other systems, whether the format is mono, stereo or high channel count immersive. Commenting on the launch, Genelec Managing Director Siamäk Naghian said, “No other family of studio monitors can offer this level of coherency, control, neutrality and sheer ability to adapt to any acoustic environment. From the ultra-nearfield precision of the 8331A to a full-range system comprising the 8361A and W371A, our point source technology is now fully scalable, broadening its appeal still further and maintaining The Ones’ position as the industry’s benchmark for truthful reference monitoring.” For more information, visit www.genelecusa.com/. Genelec’s expanded “The Ones” family Genelec, the pioneer in Active Monitoring technology, is celebrating over 40 years of designing and manufacturing active loudspeakers for true and accurate sound reproduction. Genelec is credited with promoting the concept of active transducer technology. Since its inception in 1978, Genelec has concentrated its efforts and resources into creating active monitors with unparalleled sonic integrity. The result is an active speaker system that has earned global acclaim for its accurate imaging, extremely high acoustic output from small enclosures, true high-fidelity with low distortion, and deep, rich bass. Genelec is also celebrating over 10 years of its Smart Active Monitoring™ technology, which allows studio monitors to be networked, configured and calibrated for the user’s specific acoustic environment. Each Smart Active Monitor or subwoofer is equipped with advanced internal DSP circuitry, which tightly integrates with the GLM (Genelec Loudspeaker Manager) software application, running on Mac or PC. GLM’s reference microphone kit allows the user’s acoustic environment to be analyzed, after which GLM’s AutoCal feature optimizes each Smart Active Monitor for level, distance delay, subwoofer crossover phase and room response equalization, with the option of further fine tuning by the user. By minimizing the room’s influence on the sound, Smart Active Monitors deliver an unrivalled reference, with excellent translation between rooms. Other brand and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. —For more information on the complete range of Genelec Active Monitoring Systems, contact: Genelec Inc., 7 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760. Tel: (508) 652-0900; Fax: (508) 652-0909; Web: http://www.genelecusa.com/. Genelec is exhibiting at booth 322 at the 147th AES Convention in New York.

— The same tools used by Eventide developers is now available for H9000 owners to explore their sonic imagination — October 16, 2019, New York, NY – AES Convention – Eventide Audio (Booth 222) is proud to announce the release of its visual editor app, VSig3, that enables the creation of custom algorithms and presets for the Eventide H9000 Harmonizer®. This tool, the very tool that used by Eventide software engineers, is now available to sound designers as a public beta, giving users free rein to explore their sonic imagination by creating new algorithms. Not for the faint of heart, VSig3 will nonetheless gratify any H9000 user with an understanding of basic digital audio techniques and a dream. VSig3 is the app that Eventide first built as a way to create new effects for the DSP4000, DSP7000 and H8000. VSig3 lets the sound designer create new effects using Eventide’s library of building blocks. Users can add and connect these building blocks – EQs, delays, compressors, reverb, pitch shifters and more – in any way they can conceive. VSig3, the software currently used in-house for algorithm development for the H9 and H9000, is available now as a free download for H9000 owners and requires updating to Version 1.2 H9000 software. For system compatibility and support information, please visit https://etide.io/VSig. The free VSig3 visual editor app lets H9000 owners use the same tool as Eventide engineers to interconnect audio processing building blocks to develop custom algorithms. About Eventide: Since 1971, Eventide has remained at the forefront of recording technology. In 1975 it revolutionized the audio industry by creating the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects unit, the H910 Harmonizer®. Since then, its legendary studio processors, stompboxes and plug-ins have been heard on countless hit records. Eventide® and Harmonizer® are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. www.eventideaudio.com

147th AES Convention, New York, NY, October 16, 2019 – Focusrite (booth 632) has released RedNet Control 2.4, a free software update that adds Dante Domain Manager (DDM) and AES67/AES70 compatibility, as well as an AES3 Kill Switch function, background mode and other enhancements. RedNet Control 2.4 makes all Focusrite Red audio interfaces, plus RedNet devices with Audinate Brooklyn 2, Ultimo and Ultimo X architecture, compatible with Dante Domain Manager. This new functionality brings advantages to administrators of large networked audio systems, who can now assign the privilege structure of Dante Domain Manager to RedNet Control users. Specifically, RedNet Control 2.4 recognizes the four distinct levels of system access granted within DDM: Site Administrator, Domain Administrator, Operator and Guest. As a result, users can be granted access only to the RedNet Control features necessary for their workflow. Those who just need to record audio from an existing subscription, for example, will not be able to make admin-level adjustments such as sample rate changes, or create new audio subscriptions. Also new in RedNet Control 2.4 is AES3 Kill Switch control for RedNet D16 and RedNet D16R. Currently a RedNet D16R always sends information (a series of zeroes) on its AES3 outputs, making it impossible for downstream devices, such as amplifiers, to distinguish between “mute” and “fault” status. With the new Kill Switch feature, users can set channel pairs to automatically cut the AES3 transmission from the D16R in certain conditions, meaning that downstream devices can identify a failure and deal with it appropriately. Another new feature in RedNet Control 2.4 is AES67 compatibility for RedNet X2P and RedNet AM2 Ultimo X interfaces. RedNet AM2 and RedNet X2P join RedNet and Red devices as AES67 compatible. This enables interoperability between Dante and different audio networking standards, including RAVENNA. The update also provides AES70 compatibility — the control and monitoring open standard for audio-over-IP devices — for RedNet interfaces. With version 2.4, RedNet Control 2 can now identify and update specific devices that require a firmware upgrade, as opposed to upgrading all system devices en masse. Lastly, RedNet Control 2.4 can now run as a background application if needed, so MIDI control continues to function when the software window is closed. RedNet Control 2.4 is available now for free download on Mac and PC via your Focusrite customer account if you have a registered Red or RedNet product, or from the links below. (Note that there is no PC compatibility for Red/Thunderbolt users.) Download RedNet Control 2.4 for Mac Download RedNet Control 2.4 for Windows Focusrite Pro RedNet Control 2.4 Adds New Functionality to Red & RedNet Interfaces For further information, head to http://pro.focusrite.com About Focusrite Pro Focusrite Audio Engineering has pioneered professional audio recording technology spanning almost three decades. Focusrite Pro, the company’s Professional and Commercial division, meets the demands of recording, post-production, live sound and broadcast professionals. It consists of RedNet, a fully modular audio-over-IP solution, and the Red range, Focusrite’s flagship multi-format interfaces, along with the heritage ISA range of microphone preamplifiers and analogue signal processors. Focusrite Pro products have been developed to meet the needs of the most demanding applications through a relentless focus on ease of use, quality and reliability. Focusrite is based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with offices in Los Angeles and Hong Kong.