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Eventide Presents Rafa Sardina and the H9000 at Westlake Pro LA September 23, 2019, Little Ferry, NJ – 13-time GRAMMY® & Latin GRAMMY® winner Rafa Sardina is the special guest in Westlake Pro’s ongoing proSESSIONS series, on Thursday, September 26, at Westlake Pro, L.A. Sardina, presented courtesy of Eventide, has recorded and mixed in most all genres of music and is best known for his pop, rock and R&B work. Iconic artists he’s worked with during his career include Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Shakira, and Dr. Dre, to name but a few. Sardina will discuss his award-winning production techniques, including how the Eventide H9000 Network Effects Platform facilitates his creativity. The event will also feature giveaways of Eventide effects bundles. Eventide’s latest flagship multi-channel multi-effects processor, the H9000, is the culmination of nearly fifty years of R&D. The H9000 hosts 1600+ unique algorithms ranging from recreations of beloved classics to Eventide’s latest and greatest effects to completely new processes (such as a 22.2 channel limiter developed for international sports broadcasting, with a 22.2 reverb in development). The H9000 is built on a new, ground-up, modular and upgradeable quad-core ARM DSP engine already eight times more powerful than the previous Eventide flagship. The H9000’s four ARM modules can run 16 simultaneous heavy-duty algorithms, and, on top of a generous complement of onboard analog and digital I/O, it supports 32 audio channels via MADI and DANTE (and soon, Ravenna). Implemented as a networked plug-in platform with direct DAW and network (even WiFi) control of parameters, the H9000 offers ample resources that can be shared by multiple networked production rooms. Audio aficionados wishing to attend the event should RSVP here. Attendees will have the chance to win one of two plug-in bundles – an Eventide Anthology XI bundle, valued at $1799, or an Eventide Elevate bundle, valued at $199. For those who can’t physically attend, the event will be streamed, and Eventide is giving three lucky viewers a chance to win a Physion, Tverb, or H910 Harmonizer plug-in. To be eligible for the giveaways, and to be sent the streaming link, virtual attendees also need to RSVP. All participants will be eligible to receive 20% off the purchase of an Eventide H9000 or any H9 pedal through October 3, 2019. RSVP at https://bit.ly/2kobP7o. Eventide presents Rafa Sardina and its flagship H9000 Multi-Effects Processor in Westlake Pro’s proSESSIONS at Westlake L.A. on September 26. 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

Symetrix Composer 7.2 Adds Email Notification, Amp Monitoring, and More click for larger image Seattle, WA-September 2019... Symetrix, manufacturer of high performance audio hardware and software for the installed sound market, has released Composer 7.2 for Windows, the latest version of its powerful, yet intuitive programming software for Edge, Radius NX, Prism, and Solus NX DSPs. Composer enables integrators to program a complete end-to-end DSP signal path using just one application. Version 7.2 adds several important features. The new Emailer Module enables sending email notification directly from the DSP hardware, triggered by any event in the DSP design. By using commonly available email-to-text gateways, SMS text messages may also be sent. click for larger image Amplifier monitoring and control has been added for the Powersoft Duecanali, Quattrocanali, Ottocanali, X4, and X8 amplifiers, and for Panasonic WP-DM9XX amps. This enables Powersoft amplifiers to communicate current, alarms, thermal, and impedance stats directly to the DSP for real-time display on portable and fixed devices. The number of simultaneous TCP/IP connections Control Server can host has been dramatically increased from 6 to 1,000, allowing far more simultaneous users and control interfaces. A new right click Change Unit Type option has been added that transforms a site file DSP into any other Symetrix DSP hardware type, making it easy to convert a design from, for example, a Radius 12x8 EX to a Radius NX. In-place copy transfers all processing, control assignments, and SymVue control screens that are not connected to physical device I/O. This makes every design file a viable template. click for larger image Composer 7.2 adds a host of other features. The new UpDown fader type changes any fader images to create user-friendly touch controls for incrementing or decrementing a parameter. You can edit text in place for buttons, label, and text objects, which is faster and more intuitive than using the Properties pane. A hot key enables changing font size when designing control screens. A reorganized Toolkit in Site View lines up audio, network, and control tools logically by type. In matrix selectors, the display of the selected input now shows the input name instead of the channel number. Symetrix Composer 7.2 is available immediately. For more information, and to download Symetrix Composer 7.2, please visit www.symetrix.co/products/composer-software. ### About Symetrix With unrelenting focus, Symetrix delivers high-performance audio DSP hardware and software backed by the highest caliber of customer care. Early-stage implementation of Dante™ network audio is just one of many ways Symetrix continues to lead with innovation in the commercial AV industry. Symetrix 6408 216th Street SW Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 Tel: 425-778-7728 www.symetrix.co

Available through the Steinberg Online Shop, Electric Bass for HALion 6, HALion Sonic 3 and HALion Sonic SE 3 delivers the perfect bass sound for all music styles. HAMBURG, Germany — Steinberg today announced the immediate availability of Electric Bass, the latest virtual instrument in a long line of quality instruments by Steinberg for DAWs supporting VST 3, AU and AAX. Electric Bass has been conceived and designed to offer a bass sound tailored to suit every song and style. With seven articulations and various parameters, such as tone control and different amplifiers, Electric Bass gives users the freedom to shape the bass sound as needed. Electric Bass requires HALion 6, HALion Sonic 3 or the free HALion Sonic SE 3. Florian Haack, senior marketing manager at Steinberg, commented: “We wanted to provide an instrument that covers all electric bass sounds you’ll ever need. And Electric Bass delivers just that!” Availability and pricing Electric Bass is exclusively available through the Steinberg Online Shop for US $129.99. Key features Seven articulations: Fingerstyle, slapped, muted, picked and more Create your own bass with pickups, tone control, effects and amplifiers Auto legato and auto slide function Works in nearly every DAW with VST 3, AU and AAX Links Product page: www.steinberg.net/electricbass YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/VSTinstrumentsplugins About Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Steinberg is known the world over for its music and audio software and hardware solutions. The company has been developing, manufacturing and selling innovative products for musicians and producers in the music, film, post production and multimedia industries since 1984. Steinberg products are used by Grammy and Oscar award-winning composers, engineers and producers. The company also offers business customers license-management and copy-protection systems. Visit www.steinberg.net for further details. All trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners.

Trap Envy Vol 1 is an eerie, trunk-ratting collection of Construction Kits inspired by 21 Savage and Metro Boomin'. Torment your subs with monstrous 808s and set the tone with eye-watering hat and snare triplets, all set amidst haunting and hypnotic synths. Ideal for helping you prepare tracks for placement opportunities with artists, advertisers, and more. As ever, you'll have all the tools needed to craft a Trap arrangement, as dry and wet loops, tail files, one-shots and MIDI files are included. MIDI Files Included: 'Trap Envy Vol 1' includes 22 MIDI files, allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the melodies contained in the pack. Advantages of MIDI: While the supplied ACID, AIFF and REX files are extremely flexible and powerful, MIDI has the added benefit of allowing you to go to extremes of pitch and tempo beyond which the loops were originally recorded, with no time stretching or pitch shifting artefacts. Furthermore, you can make tweaks to the riffs so they fit perfectly into your existing mixes. One-Shot Samples: This pack also includes 26 One-Shot samples, allowing you to create new beats, fills and loops to complement the existing material. Simply load them up into your sampler of choice and create an infinite number of new grooves and phrases. Royalty-Free: All of the loops in this product are Royalty-Free, so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases. Specifications: • 5 Construction Kits • 26 One-Shots • 22 MIDI Files Included • ACIDized WAV Files • Apple Loops/AIFF Files • REX2 Loops • Reason ReFill • Ableton Live Pack 8.1.3+ • Loops sync to BPM • 44.1 kHz/24-Bit • PC/Mac Compatible • Royalty-Free (No Exceptions) Price and Availability: Trap Envy Vol 1 is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £24.95 / 29.59 EUR. More information is available at: https://www.producerloops.com

Affordable, compact yet powerful system comes in two formats: Eurorack and desktop Riga, Latvia, September 20, 2019 — Erica Synths announced its Pico System III — an affordable, compact, and powerful sounding full analogue modular system. The Pico System III comes in two formats – Eurorack and desktop. Pico System III brings modular synthesis back to the basics, featuring multi functional analogue modules (instead of single-function modules, such as Pico Drums or Pico Trigger in the Pico System II) and is intended to encourage creativity in modular patching. The system has 31 inputs and 20 outputs (master output is duplicated) plus 7 switches; if you have enough patch cables at your disposal, you can patch the system in 121,000,931,215,044,250,740,178,662,400 or 1.21x1029 variations (not taking into consideration potentiometer adjustment possibilities). Even though only 0,0001% of all patches will sound more-less enjoyable, you and all your future generations can spend a lifetime patching the Pico System III. Voice cards with preset patches Voice cards with preset patches set the Pico System III apart from other Eurorack systems — these allow users to change patches instantly and radically, making the system well suited for experimental live performances. The system ships with 5 great sounding “factory preset” voice cards and 5 empty DIY voice cards which users can experiment with and develop their own patches. More voice cards will be available from the Erica Synths shop in the near future. Pico System III comes both as a desktop unit and a Eurorack module. It features a set of modules for advanced sound design, experiments in modular patching and educational applications. The system includes: 2-3-4 step sequencer, (2) VCOs, VCO controller/VCA module, several mixers that work both with CV and audio signals, a modulator (with syncable LFO, random CV and noise source), (2) voltage controlled ASR envelope generators, (2) lowpass gate and a BBD delay. Recommended retail price (VAT excluded) for desktop unit: 450 EUR Recommended retail price (VAT excluded) for Eurorack module: 400 EUR Pico System III is available for ordering on 20th of September and will ship on 1st of October ABOUT ERICA SYNTHS Erica Synths team of visionaries, engineers and musicians have been working hard to bring you modules and instruments that will set your modular system apart from mass in terms of how it sounds, looks and functions.

AES New York 2019 Unveils New Hip-Hop and R&B Events — Hip-Hop and R&B Track reveals production techniques and tools used by top names in the industry — New York, NY, September 19, 2019 — From sampling to mixing, from studio design to production flow, genres like R&B and hip-hop have their own musical vernacular and their own specialized techniques and tools. Next month’s AES New York 2019 takes an in-depth look at hip-hop and R&B production with a new Track chock full of workshops and presentations led by storied and award-winning engineers, producers and artists – the Convention is even opening with a keynote speech from Grandmaster Flash on Wednesday on “The Evolution of the Beat.” AES New York 2019 Hip-Hop and R&B Thursday events begin with an A-list panel discussion, “Chopped and Looped – Inside the Art of Sampling for Hip-Hop” featuring Just Blaze (Jay-Z, Kanye West), Breakbeat Lou (Afrika Bambaataa, Biz Markie), Hank Shocklee (Public Enemy, Mary J. Blige) and Ebonie Smith (Hamilton, Sturgill Simpson), moderated by AES New York Hip-Hop and R&B Track chair Paul "Willie Green" Womack (Wiz Khalifa, The Roots). Celebrating the art of the audio collage, the panelists will discuss the production technique that launched a genre, exploring the process of digging for samples, techniques and tools for composition, and concepts for processing and mixing a sample-driven production. “We are very excited to bring together some amazing talents from the hip-hop and R&B world to the AES New York Convention,” states Womack. “The events that we have put together offer attendees a detailed look at some of the nuances that make these genres unique, along with a chance to learn directly from innovators of the art form as they share their role in putting this music on the map.” The program continues on Thursday with three dedicated events running through the afternoon. “The Soul of an R&B Mix” takes a look at genre-specific mixing techniques with Prince Charles Alexander (Notorious B.I.G, Sting), Neal Pogue (Outkast, Stevie Wonder) and host Womack. Next up, Dave Malekpour joins Womack to host the panel “Studio Design for Hip-Hop and R&B” featuring Larrance Dopson, James Fauntleroy, Frank Hendler and Rick St. Hilaire offering insights on the tools needed to outfit hip-hop and R&B studios of all sizes and budgets. The afternoon concludes with an in-depth examination of highlights from the career of emcee/producer Q-Tip in the session “Engineering for The Abstract: Recording Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest,” presented by Gloria Kaba (Q-Tip, Madonna). Kalba will offer a detailed look at the making of A Tribe Called Quest’s 2016 release We Got it From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service, from the writing process to capturing the wide range of performances and musicians on the album. As part of the convention’s Special Events series, both the “Chopped and Looped — Inside the Art of Sampling for Hip-Hop” and the Grandmaster Flash keynote address are open to all AES New York attendees, including those with complimentary Exhibits-Plus passes, free when using code “AES19NOW” at online registration checkout. For everything the Convention has to offer, including the complete Hip-Hop and R&B Track series of events, All Access badges are available now at Advance Registration discount pricing with AES Members and Students receiving significant savings. Find out more about the AES New York and register now at aesshow.com. ...ends 519 words AES New York “Chopped and Looped — Inside the Art of Sampling for Hip-Hop” session panelists: Top row – Just Blaze and Breakbeat Lou; Bottom row – Hank Shocklee and Ebonie Smith; Right – AES New York Hip-Hop and R&B Track chair Paul “Willie Green” Womack About the Audio Engineering Society The Audio Engineering Society, celebrating over 70 years of audio excellence, now counts over 12,000 members throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Japan and the Far East. The organization serves as the pivotal force in the exchange and dissemination of technical information for the industry. Currently, its members are affiliated with 90 AES professional sections and more than 120 AES student sections around the world. Section activities include guest speakers, technical tours, demonstrations and social functions. Through local AES section events members experience valuable opportunities for professional networking and personal growth. For additional information, visit aes.org. Join the conversation and keep up with the latest AES News and Events: Twitter: #AESorg (AES Official) Facebook: http://facebook.com/AES.org

Forward Allows Integrators to Complete Fully Optimized Rack Builds Five Times Faster Than a Traditional Install FAIRFIELD, N.J. — Sept. 19, 2019 — Middle Atlantic Products, a brand of Legrand | AV, today announced its industry-recognized Forward installation solutions are now shipping. Built to install today's systems at tomorrow's speed, Forward is designed around an innovative new rackrail and Middle Atlantic's patented universal hole pattern that allow the family's blank and vent panels, cable management, lighting, and other rack solutions to be quickly installed without tools. With Forward, integrators can install everyday rack builds five times faster and with the reliability to ensure a satisfying and positive AV experience. "When we asked installers where they spend a majority of their time and where they experience the biggest challenges, they told us it was inside the rack," said Paul Dolynchuk, director of product management at Legrand | AV - Middle Atlantic Products. "Using that feedback, we created Forward. The highly anticipated family of options cleverly solves the most time-consuming rack-building tasks — from working in pitch-black spaces, mounting panels, and anchoring unwieldy cabling spaghetti, to dealing with power blips — without ever picking up a drill. Now integrators can release their inner speed demons, building an AV rack system more quickly and efficiently than they ever thought possible." The Forward accessory and options line addresses the entire system lifecycle and builds upon industry-leading products that integrators have depended on for decades. The Forward family includes: • Forward Lighting toollessly mounts in the rack to illuminate the entire workspace, assuring that integrators can work with the best visibility even in the darkest closets. • Forward Cable Management and Power Bracket Solutions keep cable runs tidy with horizontal and vertical options, while the power bracket simplifies any button power strip installation — eliminating the need for tools. • Forward Blank and Vent Panels simply click into the new rackrail to achieve optimal rack design in minutes and without needing hardware. • Forward Small Device Mounting Clamps quickly mount and secure small non-rack mount devices vertically or horizontally using absolutely no hardware. • Forward UPS base comes preinstalled, saving integrators' backs from lifting and placing the heavy and large unit into the rack. Further simplifying the design process, Middle Atlantic is also offering a BGR enclosure that comes preconfigured with Forward installation solutions and can be ordered using one simple part number. This preconfigured option gives integrators the assurance of the industry's most trusted AV rack, packed with the benefits of Forward. More information about Middle Atlantic Products is available at www.middleatlantic.com. Middle Atlantic's Forward, a New Family of Installation Solutions About Legrand and Legrand, North and Central America Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for use in commercial, industrial, and residential markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. Drawing on an approach that involves all teams and stakeholders, Legrand is pursuing its strategy of profitable and sustainable growth driven by acquisitions and innovation, with a steady flow of new offerings — including connected products stemming from Legrand's global Eliot (Electricity and IoT) program. Legrand is one of the most sustainable companies in the world, as ranked by the Corporate Knights, and is committed to achieving carbon, water, and waste reductions in its operations, deepening its community relationships, and continuously improving the environmental profile of its products. Legrand reported sales of around $7.1 billion (USD) in 2018. Legrand has a strong presence in North and Central America, with a portfolio of well-known market brands and product lines. Legrand is listed on Euronext Paris and is a component stock of indexes including the CAC40 www.legrand.us.

Unfiltered Audio LION lets users synthesize like a King, roaring into release with Plugin Alliance as a versatile VI “LION is a really remarkable achievement in soft synths — truly a new paradigm. There are familiar tools with an exotic and inspiring workflow — less software and much more like having patch cables around your neck and a couple of hundred modules! LION is a fresh and inspiring new instrument with a remarkably intuitive interface and best-in-class DSP... a must-have!” - BT, award-winning composer, musician, technologist, creator, 2019 SANTA CRUZ, CA, USA: Plugin Alliance, supporting all major plugin formats and uniting some of the best-known international audio companies under one virtual roof, is proud to announce availability of LION — latest release from fellow Californian company and plugin-creating partner Unfiltered Audio that this time sees it welcomed to the synthesis jungle with the King of soft synths, an extraordinarily deep VI (Virtual Instrument) anchored around an easy- to-use interface providing everything needed for quick patching, endless experimentation, and intuitive sound design — as of September 17... Unfiltered Audio advanced audio processing plugins by developing some of the most innovative and forward-thinking tools in the world. With the cutting- edge Californian company's groundbreaking first foray into the wonderful world of software synthesizers similarly scaling new heights, it is set to become the King of the synthesis jungle! Jesting apart, LION is an extremely versatile synthesizer with a very simple signal path, putting two oscillators through a mixer and running them through a filter — much like a traditional subtractive synthesizer. Saying that, LION is far from traditional in its exotic execution, however, effectively encouraging endless experimentation in typical Unfiltered Audio innovative and forward-thinking fashion. For below LION’s hood hides a dual-oscillator architecture with each oscillator featuring 26 modes, ranging from familiar classics to unique oscillators found nowhere else — pick and choose from FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesis, subtractive or additive waveforms, ‘super’ oscillator stacks, microsound, noise, or variations on each! All algorithms have been specifically designed for deep modulation. Moreover, each oscillator engine features an optional Stereo mode, whereby WIDE images are available at the synthesis level. LION lets users thereafter take advantage of its deep Unison manipulation of every parameter and (optional) tuning DRIFT for creating rich, full, and lush sounds using the oscillators alone — and all before starting to reach for any external effects! LION is also rather unique in the way that it turns oscillator mixing into another opportunity for creative synthesis since the Mix(er) offers distinct modes for combining the two oscillators (OSC 1 and OSC 2) in ways not seen in any other synthesizer! The default algorithm (ALGO) acts as a standard crossfader while more experimental modes all create non-standard relationships between the two oscillators themselves. These include: Bitter (bitwise operations are applied to the oscillators); Ash (various sample-and-hold algorithms are applied to the oscillators); Ring Mod (the two oscillators are ring modulated together); Min-Max (amplitudes of the two oscillators are analysed and the minimum and maximum values are found between the two with the mixer then crossfading between them); Terrain (a series of wave terrains are created that are then navigated by the two oscillators); and Compare (comparisons are found between the two oscillators). Obviously all lead to truly stunning sounds! Still better, Unfiltered Audio’s acclaimed modulation system is integrated into LION, but better than ever! It includes a massive MIDI Input modulator that translates playing into numerous opportunities for deep expression — users can control the filter CUTOFF knob with the last MIDI note value or modulate the oscillators’ timbre through V (velocity) control, for instance. Indeed, full MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support permits using ROLI Seaboard or Sensel Morph next-generation MIDI controllers for phenomenal per-voice articulation! LION lends itself to creatively crafting powerful sounds that feel as though they were produced by a colossal chain of plugins, tabs, and automation — and all from within its innovative single-screen GUI (Graphical User Interface) with clear, intuitive controls. Clearly, time is better spent focusing from the outset on the musical job at hand by harnessing LION’s king-sized sonic complexity and versatility, rather than resorting to watching time-consuming tutorials to learn the intricacies and hidden features of a badly-executed synth — software based or otherwise. Other soft synths may well only provide a small library of forgettable effects almost as an afterthought, yet LION lets users ditch the need for external effect plugins, should they wish, with Unfiltered Audio’s already-legendary BYOME effect row also integrated as a flexible library of over 40 modulatable effects. LION’s synthesis engines and BYOME processing engine all have access to the same modulation sources, so users can create complete presets with detailed effect chains that react to their playing. Possibilities are truly endless — enter LION’s fruitful factory library of nearly 600 presets spanning many musical genres and styles to hear how powerful the King of the synthesis jungle is in action! Ask award-winning composer, musician, technologist, and creator BT. After all, he has become well versed in LION, having already attended a successful ‘synth tasting’ event hosted by Plugin Alliance at Sphere Studios in North Hollywood earlier this year, where a prerelease was showcased to industry insiders and fellow electronica luminaries like Paul Haslinger (ex-Tangerine Dream) and Tom Holkenborg (a.k.a. Junkie XL) to critical acclaim. All three talented musicians happen to be also award-winning modern music-to-picture scoring specialists, so surely know somewhat more than a thing or two about standout synthesized sound between the three of them! Unfiltered Audio’s LION is available for purchase — as an AAX Native-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting Virtual Instrument plugin for MacOS (10.9 through 10.14) and Windows (7 through 10) — exclusively from distribution partner Plugin Alliance for an introductory price of $169.00 USD until September 30, 2019, rising to an MSRP of $199.00 USD thereafter — from here: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/unfiltered_audio_lion.html A fully-functional, 14-day trial is available to anyone registering for a free Plugin Alliance account here: http://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/registration.html Unfiltered Audio LION is included in Plugin Alliance’s new MEGA Bundle (https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/pa-mega-bundle-monthly.html) and Unfiltered Audio Bundle (https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/unfiltered_audio-bundle-monthly.html) monthly — and annual — subscriptions at no extra cost! Note that the proprietary Plugin Alliance Installation Manager means users can select, download, and install only the products and formats needed for their system. For more in-depth information, including several superb-sounding audio demos, please visit Plugin Alliance’s dedicated LION webpage here: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/unfiltered_audio_lion.html Watch an informative, in-depth video overview of Unfiltered Audio’s LION by professional sound designer and programmer John ‘Skippy’ Lehmkuhl (PlugInGuru) here: https://youtu.be/KJqA8W2TuPc Watch Plugin Alliance’s play-through video for Unfiltered Audio’s awe-inspiring LION here: https://youtu.be/Eg17YlD2ALQ Watch Plugin Alliance’s teaser video for Unfiltered Audio’s awe-inspiring LION here: https://youtu.be/8hyYsLVrA70 About Plugin Alliance (www.plugin-alliance.com) World-class plugins. Dongle-free. Plugin Alliance is supporting all major plugin formats and uniting some of the best-known international audio companies under one virtual roof. The Santa Cruz, California-based company empowers world-renowned analog hardware companies with a digital strategy and provides software developers with services that allow them to develop products with increasing quality and quantity. It does this by providing professional marketing and distribution as well as platform features like a state-of-the-art authorization system. An open invitation is eternally extended to all developers, engineers, and artists to join its fast-growing community. About Unfiltered Audio (www.unfilteredaudio.com) Unfiltered Audio is a creative audio effects company based in Santa Barbara, California, creating AU (AudioUnit) and VST (Virtual Studio Technology) plugins, plus Rack Extensions... from academia with love. © 2019 Plugin Alliance LLC

PreSonus Ships Versatile PX-1 and PM-2 Recording Mics PreSonus PX-1. Click for larger image. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, September 2019... PreSonus® is now shipping two new microphones suitable for a wide variety of recording applications. Whether purchased at the same time or separately, the new PreSonus PX-1 large-diaphragm cardioid condenser mic and PM-2 stereo set of matched small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones give you the core of a high-quality microphone collection. The PreSonus PX-1 is an excellent solution for recording vocals, guitar, podcasts, and much more. A true large-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone, the PX-1 features a 1-inch (25 mm), gold-sputtered capsule designed to provide exceptional clarity throughout its frequency response range. Rugged construction and top-quality performance specifications make the PX-1 an excellent addition for any home recording or streaming studio. A fine choice for stereo recordings of acoustic instruments, drum overheads, ensembles and more, the PreSonus PM-2 set comprises a sonically matched pair of small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones. Each PM-2 microphone is equipped with a ¾-inch (19 mm), gold-sputtered capsule housed in an ultra-light chassis, making it easier to perfectly position your microphones without fighting gravity. The PM-2 set comes with a stereo bar for XY mic placement, and the two microphones can be used together or individually, making them an excellent addition for any home or professional recording environment. Both new microphones are available now at PreSonus dealers at U.S. street prices of: PX-1 $129.95 and PM-2 $129.95. For more information, visit www.presonus.com/products/Microphones. PreSonus PX-1 front view. Click for larger image. PreSonus PM-2. Click for larger image. PreSonus PM-2 front view. Click for larger image. PreSonus PM-2 with stand. Click for larger image. About PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Founded in 1995, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of audio-recording and live-sound software, hardware, and related accessories. PreSonus's software, microphone preamps, signal processors, digital audio interfaces, digital mixers, control surfaces, loudspeakers, and other products are used worldwide for recording, sound reinforcement, broadcast, sound design, and Internet audio.

SampleScience releases 80s Arcade Sounds "80s Arcade Sounds emulates, as it names implies, the sound of 80s arcade games. The stereo effects and the cabinet resonance have been emulated to give a more authentic sound. Furthermore, the analog circuitry has also been emulated for that thick, in your face arcade tone commonly heard in arcade bars even today. Features: 123 multi-sampled sounds (view the list of sounds) 88 arcade sound effects Over 3 GB of sampled sounds Multi-LFO Reverb Highpass/Lowpass filter Amplitude range controls Available as a VST/VST3/AU for both macOS and Windows Price: 30$ (USD) Soundcloud audio demo: https://soundcloud.com/samplesciencemtl/samplescience-80s-arcade-sounds-vst-au-plugin Product page: https://www.samplescience.ca/2019/09/80s-arcade-sounds.html

73EQL sets a new standard for 500 series EQs with unparalleled audio performance and vintage sound North Hollywood, CA, September 18, 2019 – With an unmatched track record of creating vintage equipment faithful to the original design specifications, BAE Audio announces the newest family member among its renowned 1073 series: the 73EQL 500 series equalizer. Featuring the same Carnhill/St Ives transformers, inductors and Elma switches as its 19” rack brethren, the new 73EQL delivers highly musical and authentic tone shaping capabilities using the same electronics and circuitry as its legendary 1073. The 73EQL delivers impressive tonal shaping options into a diminutive size, making it the ultimate accompaniment to a BAE 1073MPL 500 series preamplifier or as a stand-alone EQ to complement just any other input source. With a 3-band EQ section and highpass filter controls, the 73EQL is able to shape nuances of sound sources while imparting the classic sound character of the 1073 — this makes it the ultimate companion for on-location, studio recording, mixing or mastering applications. An instant classic with a shared legacy “The 73EQL shares the same pedigree and workmanship of our classic 1073 lineup,” explained Mark Loughman, President of BAE Audio. “Achieving an authentic 1073 sound inside the 500 series format was a significant milestone for our company five years ago, and today we’ve managed to extend this capability into what we feel is the best sounding 500 series EQ on the market. With its extended control over all three frequency bands, the 73EQL delivers world class vintage BAE sound in a compact form factor.” The highly anticipated 73EQL follows the success of the 1073MPL 500 series preamplifier, which was introduced four years ago and which was quickly adopted as a foundational element for many commercial and project studios around the globe. BAE Audio has been building the 1073 for two decades; consecutively longer than any other company in history. The company’s 500 series rendition of this classic circuitry is the result of many years of research and development, over which time the company strived to retain the authentic sound character of the 1073 in an impossibly small package — without compromising quality, materials or workmanship. The 73EQL is available now at a price of $950 USD. For more information and detailed specifications, please visit http://www.baeaudio.com Specifications: Extended high frequencies of 8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz and 20kHz Extended mid-range of 270 Hz, 360 Hz, 500 Hz, 700 Hz, 1.1 kHz, 2.3 kHz, 3.2 kHz,4.8 kHz, 7.2 kHz, 10 kHz Extended low frequency range of 20 Hz, 35 Hz, 60 Hz, 110 Hz and 220 Hz Extended highpass filter of 25 Hz, 45 Hz, 70 Hz, 160 Hz and 360 Hz. About BAE Audio BAE Audio is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-end microphone preamp and equalizers, all of which are faithful to vintage designs of the seventies and before. The company is committed to the vintage philosophy of hand wiring and hand soldering all of its components to achieve a high quality and authentically vintage sound. For more information on BAE Audio, please visit our website at www.baeaudio.com.

Blue introduces Yeti X, Professional USB Microphone with Blue VO!CE Software for Creators and Streamers New Yeti X includes Blue VO!CE software with built-in effects and presets, a four capsule condenser array, and real-time LED metering to deliver professional broadcast quality results for gaming, streaming, and podcasting WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. & LAUSANNE, Switzerland – September 17, 2019 – Blue, a 20-year leading innovator in audio technology and design, today announced the new Yeti X USB microphone for gaming, streaming and podcasting. Yeti X features new Blue VO!CE technology, which enables content creators to dial up professional vocal effects and custom presets at the push of a button. A four capsule condenser microphone array delivers exceptional focus and clarity, high-res LED metering provides visual, real-time feedback for vocal levels, and a multi-function smart knob provides instant control over essential mic functions. Combining legendary Blue audio quality with innovative new features, Yeti X is the ultimate tool for creators who want to deliver professional content and build their audience. “We’re excited to introduce Yeti X with Blue VO!CE technology and continue the evolution of our renowned lineup of USB mics,” said John Maier, president and CEO, Blue Microphones. “We created Yeti X based on feedback from content creators all over the world, who need fast and easy-to-use tools that help them sound their very best. Yeti X with Blue VO!CE gives creators the ability to quickly and easily customize their sound using high-quality effects and presets. Additionally, new features like high-res LED metering and a multi-function smart knob make it easier than ever to deliver professional results for gaming, streaming, and podcasting.” Yeti X is plug ‘n play on Mac and PC and includes advanced Blue VO!CE audio software, a suite of broadcast vocal tools and effects that makes it easier than ever to achieve professional on-stream sound quality. Creators can quickly access and select a variety of professionally-tuned presets for broadcast, radio voice, male and female voices, and effects such as crisp and modern, warm and vintage and more. In addition, Blue VO!CE gives creators access to professional effects including noise reduction, expander, gate, de-esser, EQ, compression and limiter. Yeti X was custom tuned to deliver superior, broadcast-quality sound for professional-level gaming, Twitch™ and Mixer streaming, podcasting and YouTube productions. A four-capsule condenser array provides clearer, more focused audio for Yeti X’s four pickup patterns. Cardioid mode captures sound sources that are directly in front of the microphone, omni mode picks up sound equally from all around the mic, bidirectional mode records from both the front and the rear of the microphone, and stereo mode uses both the left and right channels for capturing immersive audio experiences. Yeti X features an 11-segment LED meter that goes from green to red, so streamers can check and adjust their vocal levels at a glance and easily maintain professional sound quality while live on camera. An illuminated multi-function smart knob provides precise control over mic gain, mute and headphone volume. The smart knob also controls the blend of microphone signal and computer sound, so creators can quickly adjust the amount of computer audio versus microphone audio that is heard in the headphones. Blue VO!CE is accessible exclusively through Logitech’s free, easy-to-use G HUB platform, enabling content creators to manage mic gain, headphone volume, monitoring preferences, and pickup pattern selections right from their desktop. Streamers can also match the color and design of their desks by personalizing the color of Yeti X’s LED lights. Yeti X is also compatible with the Blue Sherpa companion app, which features quick and direct control options from your desktop to help you get the most from your mic. Streamers can pair Yeti X with Blue’s professional broadcast accessories to transform their desktops into broadcast studios, including Compass premium broadcast boom arm and Radius III shockmount. Pricing and Availability Yeti X is expected to be available at US retailers in October 2019 for the suggested retail prices of $169.99. For more information, visit bluedesigns.com/yetix. ### About Blue Microphones Blue continues a 20-year legacy of innovative, cutting-edge design and performance across critically acclaimed microphones and the Emmy Award-winning headphone line. Blue offers a range of recording tools for almost any application in both professional and consumer markets. From Blue’s flagship studio Bottle microphone, to a premium headphone line, to the world’s #1 USB microphones, Blue has tools that inspire creativity. Blue Microphones is part of the Logitech International portfolio of brands. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Learn more at bluedesigns.com

It’s new release day and this week we’ve got Braindrop - Drum & Bass, a new horizon of DnB sounds covering everything from Liquid D&B to Neurofunk. Zenhiser Pack: Braindrop - Drum & BassPrice: $60.00 AUDDirect Link: http://www.zenhiser.com/braindrop-drum-n-bass-sample-pack.html www.zenhiser.com

Pêle-Mêle Works lights up the keyboard with “VISUAL PIANO” The Visual Piano series puts the fundamentals right at your fingertips and in plain sight, whether you are a learner or an experienced player. Four books for scales and modal scales make up the series, complete with scale patterns on the keyboard, fingerings, and other information. Visual Piano requires no music reading and can serve as a standalone reference or as a complement to any piano method, in any style (classical, jazz, rock, blues, etc.). Visual Piano is available now. For additional information on the books, go to: www.pelemeleworks.com About Pêle-Mêle Works Pêle-Mêle Works develops and publishes music instructional products for students, teachers, and practising musicians. For more information, visit: www.pelemeleworks.com

The Moog Model 10 Synthesizer Returns + A Look Inside the Moog Factory with New Video: Making a Moog Synthesizer Asheville, NC, September 17, 2019 — The invention of the Moog Synthesizer in 1964 forever changed the way we hear the world around us. The new machine could break down the fundamental building blocks of sound, gifting the operator the ability to control every aspect of its output – essentially building sound from scratch. Musicians, composers, artists, and explorers would adopt this new device to create unheard-of sounds, develop new musical styles, and explore new frontiers of self-expression – a tradition of electronic experimentation that continues to evolve over 50 years later. These modular Moog Synthesizers were self-contained electronic music systems, each one hand-built by skilled technicians. Every new synthesizer took weeks of patient, steady crafting to complete, but the payoff would be rich – a tool that would change the landscape of music. Moog Model 10 Synthesizer Today the Moog Model 10 Synthesizer returns to production at the Moog Factory in Asheville, NC – making this iconic analog synthesizer once again available to artists after nearly 50 years. The Model 10 is faithful in every way to its 1971 counterpart (the first compact modular synthesizer model created by Dr. Robert Moog) – all the way down to its hand-soldered electronic circuits. The Model 10 is housed in a rugged tolex-wrapped wood cabinet and comprised of 11 discrete analog modules, including the 907 Fixed Filter Bank, revered for its vast sound shaping and timbral possibilities, and three 900-Series oscillators, the foundational sound behind Wendy Carlos’ Switched-On Bach and Isao Tomita’s Snowflakes Are Dancing. The predecessor to the Model 15, the Model 10 design focuses on the purity of sound, speed, and simplicity while providing the enormous sonic depth and dimension found only in a vintage Moog modular synthesizer. Each Moog Model 10 is built using all-original documentation, art, and circuit board files, and each hand-crafted module is securely mounted into a solid wood, tolex-wrapped cabinet. This limited-edition reissue of the Moog Model 10 is built to order and is available in limited quantities for a limited time. At the Moog Factory in Asheville, North Carolina, every Model 10 is hand-built to its original 1971 specifications and is a true recreation of the original. Individual modules are brought to life just as they were nearly 50 years ago; by hand-stuffing and hand-soldering components to circuit boards, and using traditional wiring methods. Each module is then hand-tested, finished with an aluminum panel, and placed into a custom cabinet before the synthesizer leaves for its new home. Watch Making a Moog Synthesizer and step inside the Moog Factory to watch how Moog synthesizers are built with love and care by the employee-owners at Moog Music. Original score created by Bana Haffar and composed on a Moog Model 10 Synthesizer. Watch Making a Moog Synthesizer Assets: Making a Moog Synthesizer | Full Video Model 10 | Moog Factory Build Photos Model 10 | Product Photos Model 10 | Product Page Learn more about Moog Music here. About Moog Music Moog Music is the leading producer of analog synthesizers in the world. The company and its customers carry on the legacy of its founder, electronic musical instrument pioneer, Dr. Bob Moog. All of Moog’s instruments are hand built in its factory on the edge of downtown Asheville, NC.

Jensen Musical Instrument Speakers is pleased to announce the newest addition to the Jensen line of speakers - The C12K-2 The C12K-2 is a 100 watt 12” ceramic speaker that provides a modern British voice in a vintage American package. This high-powered speaker features a low-end punch with a warm, rich mid-range and smooth, articulate highs. Not only is the C12K-2 capable of handling high levels of overdrive and distortion but is also capable of achieving clarity and detailed response with those sounds. The C12K-2 can beautifully produce the complex and nuanced tones of vintage and boutique amplifiers. Visit Jensentone.com for full detailed specifications and sound samples of all the Jensen Speakers. These speakers are now available – Call your local Jensen Dealer! jensentone.com

ARTURIA ANNOUNCE IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY OF AUDIOFUSE 8PRE INTERFACE / EXPANDER The much anticipated AudioFuse 8Pre, Arturia’s dual-mode 8 channel audio interface / expander, is now available worldwide. Announced at NAMM 2019, this highly spec’d, versatile studio solution puts 8 channels of premium analog audio in a simple, intuitive interface, making it easier than ever for musicians, producers, and engineers to achieve their creative goals. What makes AudioFuse 8Pre unique? 8 premium preamps without the premium price The bespoke DiscretePRO© mic preamps have some of the best specs in the industry. They’re tonally transparent, have huge gain, and practically zero noise. Dual functionality AudioFuse 8Pre can either be used as a standalone multi-in/out interface, or as a high quality expander for another interface. Pristine audio quality At every stage in its circuitry, Arturia have used the highest quality components to provide the perfect recording and listening experience with totally flat response and perfect AD/DA conversion. Desktop or rackmount The rack ears can face forward to mount in a 19” studio rack, or face down to use the unit as a desktop interface. Fantastic included software AudioFuse 8Pre comes with the AudioFuse Creative Suite, accurately recreated vintage preamps and legendary studio effects that will give your music that triple-A studio sound. Meet all your recording needs The Arturia AudioFuse 8Pre is an incredibly useful tool for many situations that arise in modern music production: Drum recording: 8 channels of premium audio, so you don’t have to choose which drum mic gets the best preamp. They’re all the best! Using boutique mics: huge gain and no noise means you can crank the levels and still have a pristine audio signal. Live recording: 8 superb preamps let you track a whole band with the best audio quality around. Live performing: 8 outputs let you give the sound tech more options, so you can sound your best when you hit the stage. Creative recording: channels 1 and 2 feature dedicate effect insert points, giving you more creative scope during tracking. Expanding your setup: if you already own an interface you love, AudioFuse 8Pre can add another 8 ins and 8 outs through ADAT. Mix with confidence: the included software plug-ins are modelled on some of the most iconic studio outboard ever made from the 60s to the present day. Master with accuracy: absolute flat response and no noise at all volumes, across all frequencies, both on headphone, monitor, and line outputs. "The 8Pre is an amazing piece of kit, giving you 8 of the best preamps on the market for a great price.” Martin Dutasta, the man in charge of Arturia’s audio interfaces, is excited that musicians and producers all around the world will soon be able to use the AudioFuse 8Pre.“It's the kind of thing that every engineer or producer will have a use for, and I hope people will love making it part of their creative setups." Included: AudioFuse Creative Suite This new software anthology brings together some favorites from Arturia’s “You’ll Actually Use” effects series together with Analog Lab Lite, a software instrument that contains hundreds of expertly curated presets from their award winning V Collection. The original AudioFuse, as well as the Studio and 8Pre versions, all deliver some of the most transparent analog audio ever heard in the industry. This pristine accuracy is the perfect match for Arturia’s new range of effects, which let you color your sound with vintage studio preamps and iconic outboard effects. This lets AudioFuse users benefit from the best of old and new recording technology to truly create music without limits. AudioFuse Creative Suite contains: TridA Pre Music industry gold-dust. Get that ultra-rare Soho preamp sound and musical EQ that added flavor to countless best-selling hits for over half a century. 1973 Pre Inspired by the hugely influential British studio sound, the Arturia 1973-Pre is the key to getting that harmonically exciting, solid-state 70s tone. V76 Pre The key to getting that “White Album” sound, these reinvented German engineered, tube-driven broadcast preamps were beloved by Abbey Road. Mini Filter Dr Robert Moog’s iconic, smooth ladder filter, accurately recreated and updated with an LFO, envelope follower, and a step sequencer. Comp FET-76 Modelled after the most sought-after compressor ever made, the Class A FET sound our 1176 software recreation seems to make everything sound better. Delay TAPE-201 The Arturia Delay TAPE-201 gives you everything you love about the sound of vintage hardware tape delays, but with the reliability and versatility of software. Analog Lab Lite A superb software instrument containing hundreds of amazing presets taken from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection. Analog synths, pianos, organs, and more await. AudioFuse 8Pre is available to purchase now for $799/699€ at all Arturia stockists. To find your nearest dealer, check the Arturia website. \ ABOUT ARTURIA Founded in Grenoble, France, in 1999, Arturia specialises in the development of music software and hardware for professional and amateur musicians. They are a team of passionate people, dedicated to musicians. Their aim is to create original and different instruments, imagine new experiences, and reinvent products. Operating in 55 countries, they have offices in France, the USA, Mexico, and the UK. www.arturia.com

Harbinger M100-BT and M200-BT Portable PAs Deliver Outstanding Power and Flexibility click for larger image Thousand Oaks, CA-September 2019... Harbinger Pro Audio's new M100-BT and M200-BT portable PA systems are complete, flexible, easily transported sound systems for bands and solo artists. Both PA systems feature powered mixers with a variety of inputs, including stereo Bluetooth input; channel EQ; and 800 watt (peak) stereo power amplifiers that deliver a big, clear, full-range, best-in-class sound and plenty of power for large spaces. Custom carry bags are also included for easy transport and storage. The M100-BT PA system includes a pair of two-way speaker cabinets, each with an eight-inch woofer and a compression high-frequency driver. Each speaker can deliver up to 118 dB SPL, with a total of 124 dB SPL for the pair. The M200-BT employs a ten-inch woofer and a compression high-frequency driver and can put out up to 120 dB SPL per speaker and 126 dB SPL for the pair. In both PA systems, the speakers can be configured as a stereo main pair or as a mono main speaker plus a mono stage monitor. Selectable speaker modes tune the speakers appropriately for either application. The speakers can be free standing or pole mounted on standard speaker stands (stands not included). M200-BT mixer click for larger image The M100-BT's four-channel stereo mixer offers plenty of flexibility, including two mono channels with switchable combo mic/guitar/line inputs and a stereo channel with a pair of ¼-inch, TRS balanced/unbalanced line inputs; a 1/8-inch stereo aux input; and stereo Bluetooth input for wirelessly connecting smartphones, tablets, and laptops. All of the inputs are available simultaneously. All mixer controls are straightforward and easy to use. Each mono channel is equipped with a channel level knob, a level knob for the built-in Echo effect, and low- and high-frequency EQ knobs (±12 dB shelving, with 80 Hz and 10 kHz cutoff frequencies). The stereo channel has a stereo level knob. In addition to the left and right ¼-inch speaker outputs, the M100-BT mixer offers a 1/8-inch stereo output-great for connecting to a recording device. A master level knob and monitor level knob complete the controls. click for larger image The M200-BT mixer is identical to that of the M100-BT, with two significant exceptions. Where the M100-BT has a four-channel mixer, the M200-BT has a six channel mixer that adds two more mono channels with mic/line inputs. The M200-BT channels are otherwise identical to those on the M100-BT, including the level knobs and the mono channels' 2-band EQ and Echo controls. The other difference is that the M200-BT adds a five-band graphic EQ on the main bus for tuning your PA system to the room. Rugged moulded PPE plastic speaker cabinets and mixer housing and steel speaker grilles and mixer panel ensure the M100-BT and M200-BT PA systems will stand up to the rigors of travel and live performance. The M100-BT weighs in at just 33 lbs. and the M200-BT at 43 lbs., and with the included speaker bags with convenient hand straps and mixer bag with adjustable shoulder straps, transportation is a breeze. Both systems come with speaker cables and with power cables for their internal 115 VAC power supplies. Harbinger's M100-BT and M200-BT are available now in stores and online. For more information, visit https://harbingerproaudio.com/muv-series. ### ABOUT HARBINGER PRO AUDIO Harbinger Professional Audio brings together advanced engineering and manufacturing technology to deliver high quality sound reinforcement components that offer performance, power, and reliability in an affordable package. Harbinger products are built with rugged, professional components and construction for dependable, rock solid performance. For more information on the complete range of Harbinger Pro Audio products, contact Harbinger, P.O. Box 5111, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359. www.harbingerproaudio.com

BluGuitar presents a new Metal Guitar Amp - The AMP1 IRIDIUM EDITION BluGuitar GmbH/ Germany - September 16th, 2019 (ictw) - With the AMP1™ IRIDIUM EDITION BluGuitar introduce a pedalboard amp that is completely new researched, developed, designed and merciless voiced for modern Metal. In cooperation with experienced, international metal guitarists, BluGuitar founder and professional guitarist Thomas Blug has developed this new amp from the ground up and, unlike the acclaimed AMP1™ MERCURY EDITION, he voiced the IRIDIUM uncompromisingly towards modern metal. Video available: https://youtu.be/XvCtZ_OuEpU Three independent, discrete OVERDRIVE channels deliver rich and tight distortion sounds that can be changed in gain structure and timbre. Each of these channels offers different kinds of attack, response, and dynamics. The CLEAN channel, with its massive headroom and treble reserves, delivers transparent, sparkling clean sounds even in conjunction with mid-heavy humbuckers. MODERN – With its extremely high gain reserves, this channel delivers crystal-clear string separation through a massive low-cut, and the Custom Control TONE knob lets you dial from a “cut thru the mix” solo sound to the typical “maximum brutality” mid scoop. CLASSIC – Due to the hard distortion characteristics and the specially tuned bass filter, this channel is percussive and significantly wider and harder in the mid-range than VINTAGE. The mid-range can be shaped by the Custom Control TONE from “Hot Rodded British High Gain” to “Teutonic wall of sound“. VINTAGE – Tight and mid-emphasized woody sounds that are transmitted tightly especially using extreme low tunings while delivering creamy midrange distortion. CLEAN – Massive headroom thanks to the 100 watt power amp and treble reserves, which give even mid-emphasized humbuckers a transparent, sparkling clean sound. The optimal platform for pedals like shimmer reverb, modulation or delay. Thomas is a legendary intellectual creator of tube-driven pedal amps. He started developing products for well-known manufacturers in the early 1990s, some of which today are regarded as the milestones of true tube pedals. Both the AMP1™ MERCURY EDITION and the AMP1™ IRIDIUM EDITION are the results of this unique expertise. AMP1™ IRIDIUM EDITION will show up at the Guitar Summit 2019 (www.guitarsummit.de) from Sept.27th - September 29th 2019 in Mannheim, Germany. The amp can be played and listened at multiple testing stations and at the BluGuitar booth # 223 A dedicated AMP1™ IRIDIUM EDITION workshop is scheduled for Saturday September 28th from 17:15 - 18:00 at the Recording Stage. Thomas Blug and Frank Fleckenstein will guide through this special Metal workshop. Pricing and Availability AMP1™ IRIDIUM EDITION will be available after November 1st, 2019 from dealers worldwide for USD 849,- Euro 799,- and GBP 810,- www.bluguitar.com

PRODUCERLOOPS.COM RELEASES “POPPED UP 5” SAMPLE PACK Popped Up 5 is a goldmine of inspiration for songwriters and producers aiming to create the next multi-platinum Pop smash. Catchy guitar lines, big drums, vocal synths, pianos and future-proof Pop synths combine to make five hugely accessible Construction Kits. These writer-friendly chord progressions and engaging drum patterns are just waiting for a vocal topline to take them to next level. In addition to audio content, you'll also find MIDI files for the majority of the melodic phrases heard in each Kit, allowing you to substitute your favourite synths and samplers for the pre-rendered audio. Tail files are included where possible, meaning you can end a phrase with the natural decay of the instrument - there's no need to worry about the listener noticing when your sample suddenly ends! And of course, all files are provided in 44.1kHz/24-Bit quality, meaning they're ready to drag and drop straight into your projects at full fidelity. ACID/WAV, Apple Loops, Reason Refill, REX2 & Ableton Live Pack formats are available for purchase separately. Product Specifications: • 5 Construction Kits • 199 Audio Files • 27 MIDI Files • 44.1kHz/24-Bit • ACID/WAV • Apple Loops • REX2 • Ableton Live Pack 8.1.3 • Refill • 100% Royalty-Free Price and Availability: Popped Up 5 is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £19.95 / 23.23 EUR. More information is available at: https://www.producerloops.com

Gibson Announces Worldwide Release Of New ‘Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck’ Pre-Sale Starts Now New ‘Living The Dream Tour’ Live Album And DVD Out September 20 (Here) Slash, pictured with his 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck. Download photos and specs: Here. Watch the interview re the Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck from Gibson, Here. NASHVILLE, TN (September 11, 2019) Gibson, the legitimate leader in professional instruments proudly presents the Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck. A pre-sale is officially underway now for the Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck guitars, sold through select Authorized Gibson dealers and available in-store October 1, visitwww.gibson.com for further details. Over the years, SLASH’s rise to rock royalty has featured a variety of iconic Gibson guitars, but it was the 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck that both diversified his sound and solidified his guitar god aesthetic. SLASH bought it from a small music store in Indiana in 1990 and put it into rotation almost immediately. Using the natural chime and chorus of the twelve-string neck and composing epic solos on the other, became a favorite tool for studio and stage and an indelible part of SLASH’s signature sound. Gibson is proud to present this exact replica of the original guitar, constructed and aged by the skilled craftspeople at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, TN. Each Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck will be hand-signed by SLASH himself and includes a striking vintage replica hardshell case, a custom SLASH concho guitar strap and a Certificate of Authenticity. SLASH says of the new 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck, “Excited to announce that I’ve partnered with Gibson to offer an incredible copy of my 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck, limited edition and signed. Available at select dealers worldwide October 1." Watch SLASH describe the creation of the Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck from Gibson, Here. Click on the above image to play the SLASH interview. “Slash continues to inspire legions of players all over the globe,” adds Cesar Gueikian, Chief Merchant Officer at Gibson. “The creation of new 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck is the perfect way to pay homage to Slash’s extreme talent and share a favorite guitar with generations to come.” The release of the new Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck comes as SLASH and his band, Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators recently wrapped their2018-2019 headlining world tour in support of their most recent studio album, the critically acclaimed LIVING THE DREAM. LIVING THE DREAM (Snakepit Records/RoadRunner Records) is the third full-length offering from Slash Ft Myles Kennedy And the Conspirators. The Los Angeles Times described LIVING THE DREAM as, “his best work since the demise of Velvet Revolver. …full of “unexpected funk, boogie, blues and garage rock influences.” While Rolling Stone declared it, “a biting blues filigree at the end of a riff, weeping solos full of long notes, boogie-woogie riffs.” Elsewhere, Classic Rock magazine added, “it’s the bands third and Best Album, ‘The Great Pretender’ is the album’s masterpiece and one of the best things Slash has ever done.” With the Top 5 rock song “Driving Rain,” and its live-action, animatedvideo, as well as, the best critical acclaim of their career, LIVING THE DREAM debuted with 10, Top 10 chart placements around the world. The currentsingle “Mind Your Manners”--which Rolling Stone hailed “a menacing blues-rocker”–continues to climb the charts at Rock radio. “Mind Your Manners” follows “Driving Rain”--SLASH’s fastest rising single to date--which recently became the band’s 5th,Top 5 radio hit in a row. Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators have now had 7 consecutive, Top 10 hit singles at radio and will release a special live concert album and DVD titled the LIVING THE DREAM TOUR worldwide onSeptember 20, 2019 via Eagle Vision: Here. Fans can purchase or stream the new album LIVING THE DREAM Here. Catch Slash and his 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck live in action this fall as he rejoins his Guns N’ Roses bandmates for the next leg of their Not In This Lifetime tour, which restarts at the end of September. Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck. Download Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck photos and guitar specs: Here. Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck vintage case, photos: Here. For more information on SLASH: SLASHONLINE.COM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | SPOTIFY | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE For more information on Gibson: 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 Brandsportfolio 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. ###

Mackie Partners with Avid® Woodinville, WA - September 12, 2019... Mackie today announces a new partnership withAvid® to offer Pro Tools® | First plus the exclusive Musician Collection™ featuring a unique bundle of 23 Avid plug-ins, including the legendary 304C Compressor and 304E EQ bundle, with select Mackie products. In addition, the popular Waveform™ OEM software and 16 plug-in DAW Essentials Collection™ is still included with select Mackie products. This complete software package is valued at over $500 USD making Mackie products an incredible value to end users. This announcement goes alongside the all-new ProFXv3 Series Professional Effects Mixers with USB,which features upgraded recording capability, Onyx mic preamps, onboard compressors, and 24 effects making the series a perfect match for the industry-standard software. "Pro Tools has long been the industry standard when it comes to recording," said Matt Redmon, Mackie Director of Product Marketing, "and we are excited to bring this powerful software to Mackie customers for the first time." click for larger image In addition to including Pro Tools | First with the new ProFXv3 mixers, the software bundle will now be included with a massive list of other Mackie products including Onyx USB Interfaces, Big Knob Series Monitor Controllers | Interfaces, all studio monitor series, DL Series Digital Mixers, and more. The Musician Collection is full of great-sounding plug-ins that are perfect for guitar, bass, vocals, drums, and more. The extensive list of plug-ins includes the renowned 304E EQ and 304C Compressor, Eleven Lite, and Studio Reverb plus fun pedal plug-ins like Black Op Distortion, Gray Compressor, and Green JRC Overdrive. "Mackie hardware has long been essential to all facets of music production, as evidenced by Mackie products playing a part in the personal studios of most Avid employees involved in audio," remarks Ed Gray, Director, Partnering Programs for Avid. "We are excited to bring new Mackie hardware customers into the world of Pro Tools to see what we can accomplish together with this compelling offering." Mackie will continue to include the popular multi-award-winning Waveform™ OEM bundle that includes their DAW Essentials Collection™ featuring 16 professional plug-ins with select products. "Software is essential for modern musicians and content creators," says Redmon, "and with two complete software packages included in our products, Mackie users will get incredible value and choice right out of the box." Pro Tools | First will be available with select Mackie products beginning September 12, 2019. For a complete list of Mackie products that now include Pro Tools | First, please go tohttps://mackie.com/blog/mackie-partners-pro-tools-first ### About Mackie Mackie, a LOUD Audio LLC brand, is known worldwide as a leading developer and marketer of high-quality, affordable professional audio systems. Mackie products can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including churches and nightclubs, retail locations and on major musical tours. For more information visit: www.mackie.com. Mackie is a registered trademark of LOUD Audio LLC in the United States, European Union and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. About LOUD Audio, LLC As the corporate parent for world-recognized brands Blackheart®, Crate®, Mackie®, and Tapco®, LOUD engineers, markets and distributes a wide range of professional audio and musical instrument products worldwide. Our product lines include sound reinforcement systems, analog and digital mixers, guitar and bass amplifiers, and acoustic and electric guitars. These products can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post-production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including houses of worship, stadiums, nightclubs, retail locations, and on major musical concert tours. The Company distributes its products primarily through retail dealers, mail order outlets and installed sound contractors. The Company has its primary operations in the United States with operations in the United Kingdom, Canada and China. For more information, please see our website: www.loudaudio.com.

SampleScience releases a free plugin based on the Ensoniq SQ80. "SampleScience announces the releases of SQ8ROM, a plugin based on the sound of the Ensoniq 80, an early wavetable synthesizer from the 80s. The plugin comes with a set of 50 sounds that can be expanded (for free) to 168 playable sounds. The plugin is available as a VST/VST3/AU instrument plugin for both macOS and Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit only). Features: 168 sounds in total Multi-LFO Amplitude ADSR Reverb Can be used as a MSE file reader/loader Available only at SampleScience.ca: https://www.samplescience.ca/2019/09/sq8rom.html

Mattoverse Electronics releases the TremStortion Onalaska, WI - September 12, 2019 - With a windfall of wacky waveforms and gallons of gritty gain on tap the TremStortion is a full-featured analog optical tremolo pedal capable of producing anything from pristine clean to fully distorted tremolo sounds and everything in between. 8 waveforms (ramp up, ramp down, square, triangle, sine, sweep, random pulse, and random slopes) Controls for rate, depth, waveform, output, and gain along with a 3 position toggle allowing you to choose to have the tremolo pre-gain, post-gain, or the mystery inversion option (center position). Onboard tap-tempo, Rate sync input (0-5V) Compact enclosure with pedalboard-friendly heavy-duty off-board top-mounted jacks True Bypass To learn more about what the TremStortion and how it works, see the demo video here: https://youtu.be/aK6ogG9dFWI The TremStortion sells for a $179 Street Price and is available in limited quantities directly from Mattoverse Electronics at https://mattoverse.com and through the Mattoverse Electronics Reverb Shop at https://reverb.com/shop/mattoverse ---------------------------------- Handmade by one guy in Wisconsin, Mattoverse Electronics strives to create innovative and inspiring effects pedals. With a unique perspective on classic guitar effects pedals as well as forward thinking new designs, Mattoverse Electronics aims to push the boundaries of what you thought effects pedals should and could do, in an effort to provide fresh creative fuel to musicians and sound designers alike.

Avid Debuts Reimagined Production and Post Workflow Solutions for Video and Audio Content Creators at IBC2019 All-new Media Composer, more powerful MediaCentral and seamless NEXIS cloud storage among innovations premiering for European TV and film professionals IBC Show Highlights: For video creatives, Media Composer 2019 lets media makers go from first cut to final delivery without leaving the application For enterprises, the next generation of MediaCentral enables teams to get their content out faster and maximize its value For the audio community, the new Avid S4 and Avid S1 control surfaces provide integrated, powerful yet affordable sound mixing solutions that are ideal for smaller facilities and project studios BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 10, 2019—At IBC2019, Avid® (Nasdaq: AVID) turns the spotlight on to its latest software and solutions innovations for Europe’s media enterprises, teams and individuals to enable them to better create, collaborate and meet the challenges of today’s media creation and distribution. Visitors to Avid’s stand (7.B55) will experience the completely reimagined Media Composer®, the next generation of MediaCentral®, the all-new Avid S4 and Avid S1 audio control surfaces, the Avid NEXIS | Cloudspaces™ SaaS storage offering, the latest FastServe® video servers, and more. IBC2019 will be heldSeptember 13-17 at the RAI Amsterdam. “Today’s content creators must contend with new formats, higher resolutions, ever-tightening budgets and broader distribution realities, so media creation and distribution tools must work harder than ever,” said Jeff Rosica, CEO and President at Avid. “We’re continually evolving our solutions to exceed customer expectations, engineering for greater efficiencies, delivering across more platforms, and providing more control of the creative process. At IBC, we look forward to demonstrating how, with Avid, our customers can deliver more content and create at the speed of inspiration.” Media Composer 2019 IBC marks the European debut of Media Composer 2019, Avid’s flagship video editing system reimagined for today’s—and tomorrow’s—generation of media makers. Aspiring and professional editors, freelancers and journalists can work more creatively through a new user experience, next-generation Avid media engine with distributed processing, finishing and delivering capabilities and support for 8K, 16K and HDR, and a customizable role-based user interface for large teams. With Media Composer 2019, an editor can go from first cut to delivery without ever leaving the application. At IBC, Avid will preview a host of forthcoming Media Composer features and updates, including: New controls for Media Composer | Enterprise administrators to configure Media Composer’s UI and secure media with lock down capabilities based on a user’s role Bulk Edit, which will allow users to speed up applying text in a bin column to multiple clips at a time An improved interoperability workflow for exchanging sequences between Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro MediaCentral | Editorial Management Avid will showcase MediaCentral | Editorial Management, which boasts an enriched media management toolset that includes browser-based editing, storyboarding, phonetic media search, and project management capabilities. Through a powerful yet simple workflow, completely integrated with Media Composer and Avid NEXIS® storage, content creators can accelerate the entire post-production workflow, quickly browsing, searching, logging, and organizing multicamera footage from anywhere. MediaCentral MediaCentral® takes a leap forward with MediaCentral 2019, the industry’s most comprehensive, next-generation media workflow platform for TV news, sports and enterprise media management operations. MediaCentral has been redesigned to enable customers—from teams of two to an organization of thousands—to have easy access to information, media assets and apps, so they can turn around their content faster than before. At IBC2019, Avid will unveil MediaCentral l Publisher, a new SaaS offering powered by Wildmoka, that allows media producers to create content, add graphics and branding, and publish news and sports videos quickly to multiple social media and digital end points to boost viewership and drive revenue. FastServe Avid unveils enhancements to its FastServe® video server platform at IBC for fast-turnaround and highly efficient end-to-end news, sports, and live production workflows. Available in three smaller-footprint configurations, FastServe | Ingest, Live Edit, and Playout are tightly integrated with Avid NEXIS and MediaCentral, and accelerate ingest, editing, and playout workflows while supporting higher channel counts and a lower overall cost per channel. Avid NEXIS | Cloudspaces IBC marks the European debut of Avid NEXIS | Cloudspaces™, which takes the stress out of media management by seamlessly extending Avid NEXIS storage to the cloud for easily parking projects and backing up Avid NEXIS workspaces. Using the same Avid NEXIS Management Console, users can easily activate Avid NEXIS l Cloudspaces, which auto-provisions cloud storage leveraging the power of Microsoft Azure, freeing up local space for uninterrupted production, and offering news, sports, and post-production teams an easy way to safely store and park media in the cloud. Pro Tools 2019 Also making its European debut at IBC is Pro Tools® 2019, which boosts power and performance for every user—from professional music creators and aspiring artists to top-echelon audio post professionals and engineers—enabling them to work faster and more creatively on the most complex projects. For users working in high track-count environments, such as audio post production, Pro Tools | Ultimate™ delivers 50 percent more voices/audio tracks than previous versions. In addition to this base voice limit increase to 384, Pro Tools | Ultimate software and HD Native customers can further increase the number of available voices up to 768 per system—on par with a three-card Pro Tools | HDXsystem—with the addition of Pro Tools | Ultimate Voice Packs. At IBC, Avid will preview forthcoming new features for post-production professionals, including new support for higher video resolutions and frame rates. The ability to repurpose the same content in Media Composer will eliminate the need for transcoding and file format or resolution conversion, dramatically streamlining end-to-end audio post-production workflows and saving time and costly storage. Avid S4 and Avid S1 The newly released Avid S4 brings the power and workflows of Avid’s industry-leading Pro Tools | S6 control surface to budget-conscious audio professionals and small- to mid-size music and audio post facilities in an ergonomic, more compact package. The S4 provides an integrated experience with any EUCON™-enabled DAW, from Pro Tools, Nuendo and Pyramix to Logic Pro, Cubase, and other audio software. At IBC, Avid will show a side-by-side comparison of the Avid S4 and Avid S6 mixing for Dolby Atmos. The soon-to-be-delivered Avid S1 gives audio professionals the hands-on speed, precision, and software integration needed to deliver better-sounding mixes faster. From recording and editing tracks, to mixing and monitoring in stereo or surround, S1 provides the comprehensive control and visual feedback to accelerate any audio workflow. Onstage at IBC Avid executives will participate in a series of speaking sessions during IBC 2019, including: Greg “Stryke” Chin, Audio Product Evangelist at Avid, who will speak about Native immersive audio production: captivating the modern viewer at the IABM Future Trends Theatre (Hall 8, Stand F40) from 11-11:20 a.m. on Sunday, September 15; Rocketman music editor Andy Patterson, who will join Avid’s Matt Feury, Senior Director, Artist Relations & Reference Marketing, at the IBC Big Screen to take attendees through a musical masterclass: Rocketman: the story of the music from 1:45-2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13 in the Auditorium Centre; and Oscar®-winning editor Chris Dickens, who also will join Avid’s Matt Feury at the IBC Big Screen for Rocketman: The story of the edit, discussing how he helped create the true fantasy of the acclaimed biographic musical from 2:45-3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13 in the Auditorium Centre. IBC attendees are invited to explore the full range of Avid solutions and experience onsite events and demonstrations at IBC, stand 7.B55. For more information about Avid innovations, visit www.avid.com. About Avid Avid delivers the most open and efficient media platform, connecting content creation with collaboration, asset protection, distribution, and consumption. Avid’s preeminent customer community uses Avid’s comprehensive tools and workflow solutions to create, distribute and monetize the most watched, loved and listened to media in the world—from prestigious and award-winning feature films to popular television shows, news programs and televised sporting events, and celebrated music recordings and live concerts. With the most flexible deployment and pricing options, Avid’s industry-leading solutions include Media Composer®, Pro Tools®, Avid NEXIS®, MediaCentral®, iNEWS®, AirSpeed®, Sibelius®, Avid VENUE™, FastServe®, and Maestro™. For more information about Avid solutions and services, visit www.avid.com, connect with Avid on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, or subscribe to Avid Blogs. © 2019 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Avid, the Avid logo, Avid NEXIS, FastServe, AirSpeed, iNews, Maestro, MediaCentral, Media Composer, Pro Tools, Avid VENUE, and Sibelius are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice. Oscar is a registered trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.