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Prime Loops Release 'Holy Trap' Sample Pack On the 8th day, God created TRAP! Damn son, the good lord's work is never done. Hook up to a higher power with our latest sample pack, Holy Trap and all your musical sins shall be forgiven. Delivering this digital sermon is Dodge of Dodge & Fuski, the masters of phat, bass-heavy musical enlightenment. Dodge has been busy riding the lightning in the audio Armageddon to deliver this holy grail of sample packs, so get ready to take a heavenly gulp of pure sonic energy from the chalice of Trap! Holy Trap is the answer to your prayers with a spiritual selection of new and exclusive Vox Loops, Synth Loops, SFX Loops, Drum Loops (including both kick and no kick), Percussion Fills and a host of One-Shots. Resurrect your productions with over 270MB of fresh audio samples delivered in multiple formats and arranged across 7 epic folders. Holy Trap will drop over 180 individual samples into your download folder and you can fling these files straight into any major sampling software with a swift click, a smooth drag and then a simple drop into your DAW. This eminent Trap sample pack is supplied in Godly 24-bit High Definition clarity and each audio file will sync automatically with any pre-existing mix that you add it to. Starting fresh? Adjust the tempo of your Prime Loops sample by stretching or squeezing the stem when it's in your mix. Easy! Inside you can expect a cacophonous parade of wonky trumpets to gloomy brass, ethereal leads and suspenseful piano to hype inducing risers, snappy 808 infected kicks and so much more. So you've been brainwashed by the cult of Trap and now the day of reckoning is upon us… unleash your demons withHoly Trap! Product Link: http://primeloops.com/holy-trap.html Soundcloud Link: http://soundcloud.com/primeloops/holy-trap-sample-pack-demo Prime Loops Release 'EDM Essentials: Minimal' Pack Are you ready to strip back your sound and reveal the simple beauty of a minimal mix? We’re providing a finely crafted repository of minimal samples with maximum impact in our brand new sample pack ‘EDM Essentials – Minimal’! This one rolls fresh from the Prime Loops audio lab with a wide array of loops and one shots ideal for experienced minimal maestros and newbies experimenting for the first time in this elemental genre! This is a shining new instalment in our EDM Essentials Series which has been created to endow your sample archive with the freshest fundamental elements serving Electronic Dance Music’s greatest sub genres. Constructed around Prime Loops’ own Minimal Manifesto, ‘EDM Essentials – Minimal’ is your perfect sample resource for mixes with complex structures, broken chords, slow melodic and rhythmic transformations and smooth gradual changes in texture and dynamics, but of course we’re completely open to experimentation and this pack is ideal for adding a Minimalist twist to any mix! Stacking a sturdy 188MB of brand new loops and one-shots under your command, ‘EDM Essentials – Minimal’ will supply you with 153 stunningly mastered laser cut samples allocated to 5 dedicated folders of Basslines, Drum Loops, Mixed One-Shots, SFX Loops and Synth Loops. From the gooey ripple of Bass Sample ‘Gravy’ to the snaking rumble of Bass Loop ‘Nash’ and the neon clinch of Synth Loop ‘Grip’ to the Techno infused swing of Drum Loop ‘Berlin’, there’s a diverse array of possibilities in this pack. Access this crystalline collection of Minimal EDM samples via direct download and you’ll be building your latest mix in no time at all! Simply click, drag and drop your chosen samples from the download folder and drop them straight into your mix. Every Prime Loops pack is engineered to work smoothly with any major name software sampler, so these samples will sync automatically with any pre-existing mix in your DAW. Need to inject some nitro into your BPM or maybe slow things down to simmer? You can edit the tempo in your mix with a simply click and drag – just select the end of the sample and adjust it to meet your chosen speed. Available in multiple formats ‘EDM Essentials – Minimal’ arrives in pristine High Definition 24-bit sample clarity to breathe an air of supreme sound quality directly into your productions. So open up to the idea of ‘less is more’ and channel your creativity into the clarion canon of Minimalist music with ‘EDM Essentials – Minimal’! As you can expect with every Prime Loops sample pack, this one comes to you entirely free from all royalty obligations, making those annoying sample clearance forms nothing but a distant memory. Product Link: http://primeloops.com/edm-essentials-minimal.html SoundCloud Link:http://soundcloud.com/primeloops/edm-essentials-minimal-demo

Six-Input Mixer with 10-Track Recorder Offers Unprecedented Capability in a Compact, Portable Device REEDSBURG, WI, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 — Sound Devices, specialists in portable audio and video products for field production, introduces the 633, a six-input mixer with integrated 10-track recorder. It includes Sound Devices’ proprietary PowerSafe technology and a unique four-way power supply for maximum operational runtime. As the next must-have production tool, the 633 has a full complement of I/O designed into a compact, portable device, ideal for over-the-shoulder applications. The powerful 633 mixer/recorder features six inputs, with three high-bandwidth mic/line XLR inputs complete with phantom power, high-pass filter, input limiter and variable pan. Three additional line-level inputs appear on TA3 (mini-XLR) connectors. All inputs are assignable to any output bus. AES digital I/O, including support for AES42 digital microphones, is available. The 633 offers 10-track 24-bit, 48 kHz uncompressed polyphonic or monophonic broadcast WAV file recording (96 kHz for eight tracks, 192 kHz for six tracks) or timecode stamped MP3 recording to CompactFlash and/or SD cards. All six inputs plus Left/Right and Aux 1/2, can be recorded to individual tracks. Similar to Sound Devices’ 12-input 664 Production Mixer, the 633 offers dual card slots that record to either one or both cards simultaneously, with the added ability to assign different tracks to each memory card. Unique to the industry, the 633 is equipped with a four-way power supply and Sound Devices’ proprietary PowerSafe technology. This four-way powering allows for multiple, simultaneous power sources including external DC on a Hirose 4-pin locking (12-18 V), two removable and independent L-type Lithium-ion batteries and internal AA battery powering (six-AA). The unit detects when power sources are removed and seamlessly transitions to an available power source. With its PowerSafe circuitry, when all power is removed the unit remains on for 10 seconds to close all file operations and properly shut down. With PowerSafe, a complete power loss has no effect on the recording. PowerSafe also provides two-second ‘power-on-to-recording’ so the mixer is ready for operation at a moment’s notice. The 633’s high-accuracy, Ambient-based timecode generator/reader assists in multi-camera and double-system sound applications. All common production timecode rates and modes are available. Extensive file metadata is supported along with the timecode. The 633 also features a keyboard port for quick and easy metadata entry. Designed for the demands of field production, the 633 has easily accessible, tactile front panel controls. Its LCD-based setup menu offers easy navigation and control of its extensive features. Menu options for metering, display and headphone favorites are among the selections that can be saved to scenes, which save the complete state of the mixer to memory cards in order to quickly reproduce a setup. The 633 is also available as a complete package, the 633-KIT, which includes the unit plus all of the accessories needed for use in the field. This production-ready kit includes the 633 mixer, the CS-633 Production Case, two L-type Lithium-ion batteries, one SD and one CF card, plus TA3-to-XLR cables. The 633, like all Sound Devices products, is designed to withstand the physical and environmental extremes of the field. Its top and bottom chassis panels are made from molded, metalized carbon fiber for superior durability and weight reduction. The chassis panels are also gasketed for water resistance. Sound Devices, LLC designs and manufactures portable audio mixers, digital audio recorders, and digital video recorders and related equipment for feature film, episodic television, documentary, news-gathering, and acoustical test and measurement applications. Founded in 1998, the company designs and manufactures from their Reedsburg, Wisconsin headquarters with additional offices in Madison, WI and Highland Park, IL. For more information, visit the Sound Devices website, www.sounddevices.com.

Las Vegas - (For Immediate Release) Los Angeles based ADJ Products revealed three new professional Moving Head fixtures this week by way of 1-minute “sneak peek” videos on their You Tube channel (http://www.youtube.com/adjlighting). These three new products along with 30 more professional lighting fixtures will make their debut at the LDI 2013 Show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 22-24 at booth #725. “We were so excited about our new wave of pro products that we wanted to start sharing them before the show. These new Moving Heads are aimed at lighting designers, night clubs and installers looking to make a big impact with a professional looking light show all on a real world budget,” said Alfred Gonzales, national sales manager of ADJ. “We think these new quality-driven pro products will really ‘turn heads’ (pun intended). They fit perfectly into our range of quality, affordable and reliable products.” The three new Moving Heads that were revealed are the Inno Color Beam Z7, Inno Spot Pro and the patent pending 3 Sixty 2R. Inno Color Beam Z7 – Powered by seven 10W high output RGBW Quad Color (4-in-1) Osram LEDS, this lightning quick Moving Head comes equipped with a motorized zoom, variable 10-60˚ beam angle, 14 DMX channels, 5 dimmer curve modes, pan/tilt inversion, 16-bit fine pan/tilt, IEC in/out power connectors and more. The Inno Color Beam Z7 will help transform any club, stage or performance into a high impact light show. Click here to watch the Inno Color Beam Q7 “sneak peek” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEKe7PQCa7s Inno Spot Pro – ADJ continues to push the boundries of LED technology with the Inno Spot Pro, a compact intelligent Moving Head with Motorized Focus, powered by an 80W LED source. Its hard edge beam is similar to a traditional discharge lighting fixture with a fraction of the power draw (only 140W), or the hassle of changing out light bulbs (LED rated at 50,000 hours). The Inno Spot Pro features 6 rotating, replaceable GOBOs, 8 colors plus white, and separate gobo/color wheels. Click here to watch the Inno Spot Pro “sneak peek” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5QwnqmkitM 3 Sixty 2R – ADJ’s creativity and innovation collide with this patent pending, dual Moving Head that delivers continuous 360˚rotation. The 3 Sixty 2R is powered by the brand new Philips® Platinum 2R, 135W discharge lamp, rated at 6,000 hour lamp life. A lamp technology that ADJ co-engineered with Philips®. Creative sparks will fly with professional grade features such as: a 4-degree beam angle, 14 colors, 15 gobos, 8-facet prism and a frost filter (for wash effects). Each head’s colors, gobos and movement run independent from each other for a one-of-a-kind light show. Click here to watch the 3 Sixty 2R “sneak peek” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ2bnUE3FvQ To see these and other exciting new products, visit ADJ’s LDI Booth #725, or contact the company at: 800-322-6337/+1-323-582-2650 • Web: www.adj.com

November 18, 2013 Singer, songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Derek St Holmes is best known for his work as frontman, rythym guitarist and vocalist for The Ted Nugent Band. This V-Pick was designed for and with Derek. 3 holes for extra grip and feel, and it's laser etched on both sides. Derek has become a good friend, and it is with great joy that we present this pick to you in celetration of one of the great artists of our time. You will receive his signature V-Pick on a card autographed by Derek himself. Derek will personally sign each one. These are not copies! If you are a Derek St. Holmes fan, you will want one of these! You may want two. One to play with and the other to save and collect. I know I am going to put a few of them away for myself, for sure. www.v-picks.com

Chris Hein – Chromatic Harmonica The most detailed sampled Chromatic Harmonica on the planet Play harmonica like Stevie Wonder or Toots Thielemann - but on your MIDI-keyboard. With almost 7.000 samples, 14 articulations, up to 8 dynamic-layers and a full range of 4 octaves, CH-Harmonica is definitely the most detailed sampled Chromatic Harmonica on the planet. The user interface holds tons of features on several pages to shape the sound the way you want it. However, if you don‘t feel like editing, just play and explore the 26 pre-programmed Key-Switch presets ranging from A-1 to A#1 on the lower keys of your MIDI-keyboard. To achieve the feeling of a live performance, the user interface offers four "Dynamic Modes", „Key-Vibrato“, „Hot-Keys“ and a revolutionary new concept of articulation presets . One of the most unique features in CH-Harmonica are the Phase-Aligned samples. After six months of research, Chris Hein found a solution to phase-synchronize the samples. This enables an absolutely perfect blending between six dynamic layers. During the development of CH-Harmonica most attention was spent on how to work with dynamic expression. Chris Hein Chromatic Harmonica MSRP € 129.- £ 109.- $ 149.- Manufactured by: Best Service, Manzingerweg 9, 81241 München, www.bestservice.de mail@bestservice.de

With version 4 of Analog Signature a new member is added to the family: the ROLAND Jupiter 6! Moog Source, Korg MS20, the Waldorf Microwave 1, the Waldorf Pulse 1, and – from version 4 onwards – the Roland Jupiter 6 have been accurately sampled in such a way that their charming inaccuracies are still there in this perfect Reason environment in which Soundcells took their chance to add polyphony and velocity. A good balance of retro 1970′ s and 80′ s analog / digital sounds with modern programming makes this ReFill versatile for current styles of music as well as retro … Analog Signature v4 Contents: • 540 combinator patches. • 276 NNXT patches containing the basic patches which were used to build the combinators. • 1792 samples, 44 khz / 24bit. • Samples coming from five classic synthesizer. • 10 demo tracks in Reason format included. A web address to link to for more info and many ‘Analog Signature‘ only MP3s: http://www.soundcells.de/products/refills/analog-signature/ http://www.soundcells.de/ Price is 29.90 ,- EUR per Unit.

Up to ten times faster than USB 2.0 Buena Park, CA - November 2013. Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, is pleased to announce the introduction of the USB-300 Series SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cables. Featuring data transfer rates up to ten times faster than USB 2.0, new SuperSpeed USB cables are ideal for DJ's, musicians, and audio professionals seeking to maximize the performance of their equipment, including portable disk drives, recording and playback systems, cameras, and more. Available in 3-, 6-, and 10-foot lengths, Hosa's new SuperSpeed USB cables are available in two configurations: (1) the traditional Type A to B option commonly used to connect a PC to an audio interface, external hard drive, or similar device and (2) the Type A to Micro-B connector that can be found on DSLR cameras, smart phones, tablets, and portable drives. Regardless of the connector type, Hosa SuperSpeed USB cables are fully compliant with USB 3.0 specifications, providing transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps and increased power handling capabilities. As is the case with all Hosa products, the materials and workmanship used in the manufacturing of the SuperSpeed USB cables is first rate-ensuring optimum performance for a wide range of applications. All Hosa USB-300 Series SuperSpeed USB cables utilize Nickel-plated plugs for enhanced signal transfer and an Aluminum-Mylar shield for superior EMI and RFI rejection, making these cables an outstanding choice for connecting an audio interface, USB microphone or instrument, or computer peripherals to newer generation PCs. Jose Gonzalez, Hosa Technology's Product Manager, commented on the company's new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cables, "Our new SuperSpeed USB cables provide DJ's, musicians, and audio professionals with a valuable means of making connections with the latest equipment to capitalize on the increased bandwidth provided by the USB 3.0 specification. USB 3.0 grants users the ability to transfer data at faster rates than ever before-at speeds up to ten times faster than USB 2.0-with significantly improved power capabilities so your devices are always fully charged when needed. With a good selection of cable lengths and connector options designed to fit any USB 3.0 device, I'm confident these new USB cables will be well received by our industry." The new Hosa USB-300 Series SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cables are expected to become available in December 2013. MSRP pricing is as follows: Part Number Description MSRP USB-303AB SuperSpeed USB Cable, Type A to Type B, 3 ft $11.10 USB-306AB SuperSpeed USB Cable, Type A to Type B, 6 ft $14.10 USB-310AB SuperSpeed USB Cable, Type A to Type B, 10 ft $17.25 USB-303AC SuperSpeed USB Cable, Type A to Micro-B, 3 ft $22.95 USB-306AC SuperSpeed USB Cable, Type A to Micro-B, 6 ft $25.05 USB-310AC SuperSpeed USB Cable, Type A to Micro-B, 10 ft $27.00 About Hosa Technology Headquartered in Buena Park, CA, Hosa Technology, Inc. is the leading supplier of analog and digital connectivity solutions to the musical instrument and professional audio industries. Since the company's inception in 1984, Hosa Technology's consumer-driven inventory has expanded to include a full line of audio, video, and computer products. Enthusiasts and professionals alike rely upon Hosa Technology to deliver world-class performance and value both on the stage and in the studio. For more information about Hosa Technology, please visit www.hosatech.com. ###

Future Loops Releases Hip Hop Millennium Future Loops has just released Hip Hop Millennium, a collection of construction kits in WAV & REX formats. Hip Hop Millennium has a fresh vibe and is geared for fans of a more contemporary Hip Hop style that crosses to other genres and relies on meticulously crafted beats. This sample pack features over 2.5 GB of content and includes ready to mix Full Drums, Drum Loop Elements, Bass, Arp, Piano, Guitar, bells, FX, Pads, Synth, Brass, Flute, Drum One Shots & more! For more info and demos check out their website here: http://www.futureloops.com/product-hip-hop-millennium.php |future loops| www.futureloops.com

GrooveBits Released Deep Bass House Producer GrooveBits online sample portal has just released Deep Bass House Producer , a collection of 100% royalty-free samples & loops for dance music producers. Deep Bass House Producer features a refreshing blend of the underground vibes of Bass House with the silky and smoother sounds of Deep House and includes Full Drums, Top Loops , Bass, Pads, Synth, Leads, Chords, FX, Vocals, 100's of One-Shots & more! With nearly 1.000 samples and loops Deep Bass House Producer is available in WAV, REX and AIFF format. Check out their website for free samples & demos here: http://www.groovebits.com/product/details/1230/download-groovebits-deep-bass-house-producer

Vocalist is a unique, comprehensive and powerful tool for your vocal tracks. It combines effects units such as De-esser, EQ, Compressor, Doubler and Reverb and each one has been optimized for the human voice. And, as always, Sound Magic has made the Vocalist incredibly easy to operate. Vocalist's Doubler produces a huge new vocal effect by revisiting the very concept of the doubling process. Vocalist applies normal doubling, but then expands your sound into a 3D space so you can hear both the width and the depth of your vocal tracks. This makes your vocal sounds clearer with a strength that can stand strong in any mix. If you are looking for a big impact - and great professional sounding vocal tracks - this feature is the killer! Changes since version 1.1 Improved Doubler Algorithm Adjust Default EQ setting Many minor changes For more information, downloading demo version, please visit http://www.supremepiano.com/product/vocal.html

Arturia announces availability of cutting-edge KeyLab keyboard controllers “We love KeyLab because the keyboard is so intuitive! As fans and owners of vintage synths, we definitely find the same warmth and character in this great Arturia .” - The Shoes, France (2013) “Arturia synths are the best sounding on the market. With KeyLab, I am enjoying immediate access to all of their sounds through a straightforward interface. The product is easy to use and extremely inspiring.” - Q-Tip, USA (2013) GRENOBLE, FRANCE: music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce availability of its KeyLab range of professional-grade MIDI keyboard controllers complete with all-new accompanying Analog Lab synthesizer software as of November 15... As implied by name, KeyLab 25 features 25 keys with velocity sensitivity for performance flexibility. As such, it’s the smallest, most lightweight, and simplest member of this trio of professional-grade MIDI keyboard controllers, ideally suited to travelling musicians, mobile music producers, and performance-orientated DJs alike. Complimenting that full-size keyboard is a feature-packed panel bristling with controls, including two clickable encoders; 12 encoders; nine sliders; pitch bend and modulation wheels; six backlit transport controls; 15 backlit buttons; octave up/down buttons; and an informative 32-digit LED screen to enrich the performance experience and aid speedy software navigation. Its rugged aluminium construction with eye-catching wooden end cheeks combine to heighten its status as a highly- capable controller compatible with any third-party software and hardware, helped by the bundled MIDI Control Center software. Rear panel-mounted MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, Expression Pedal, Sustain Pedal, Aux foot switch, Breath control, and USB connections complete communication with the outside musical world. The larger KeyLab 49 and KeyLab 61 MIDI keyboard controllers maximise performance and expression further still, thanks to their respective 49- and 61-note full-size keyboards boasting both aftertouch and velocity sensitivity, and are designed to easily integrate into any studio or stage setup. The bigger is better maxim again comes into play here as KeyLab 49 and KeyLab 61 feature an even more extensive set of physical controls with an additional 16 backlit pressure-sensitive pads — perfect for beat-making purposes or triggering chords. Yet there’s more to KeyLab 25, KeyLab 49, and KeyLab 61 than the physical keyboard controllers themselves. All come complete with an all- new version of Arturia’s Analog Lab synthesizer software solution. Analog Lab cleverly changes its interface to automatically match whichever KeyLab controller is connected so you don’t have to, which is another nice touch. With all-important parameters pre-mapped to the MIDI keyboard controllers themselves, users have hands-on, instant control over the huge library of 5,000 presets by internationally-renowned sound designers. These presets are taken from all eight of Arturia’s acclaimed TAE® (True Analog Emulation) synthesis-powered Mini V, Modular V, CS-80V, ARP2600 V, Jupiter-8V, Prophet 5, Prophet VS, and Oberheim SEM V soft synths, as well as the Wurlitzer V software recreation of the classic Wurlitzer 200A electric piano, providing the immediacy of a hardware synthesizer with the flexibility of a software-based solution. Several onscreen navigational modes make life aboard Analog Lab easier than ever. Eye-candy comes courtesy of Graphic Studio mode with realistic renderings of all those classic synthesizers and keyboards whose sounds that TAE® technology has modelled so well. Wish you were there in that virtual studio? Well, now you can be! Better still, Sound mode allows you to speedily find the sound you want from those thousands at your fingertips, with data filtering to narrow searches, and an updated browser to rate them to your liking and arrange things as you like it. Like it? We’re sure you will! Moreover, Multi mode allows several sounds to be played simultaneously with the addition of effects, layer/split functions, and with 200 Multi patches conveniently organised by musical genre, inspiration and creativity are a given — perfect for getting the most out of those TAE® soft synths without having to delve deeper into sound design. Owners of any of Arturia’s above-mentioned Analog Classics can, of course, delve as deep as they like and are free to fully edit sounds without having to leave the user-friendly Analog Lab environment. Lastly, Live mode lets you drag and drop sounds and multis to create a selection of presets for recall from whichever KeyLab controller is connected... clever, convenient, and cutting edge. So what’s it to be? 25, 49, or 61 keys? Velocity sensitivity or velocity sensitivity and aftertouch? Beat-making or breath control? Whatever your performance preference, there’s a KeyLab MIDI keyboard controller to suit with Analog Lab synthesizer software to boot. Let your musical ideas flow forth with the greatest of ease with these superb-sounding software/hardware hybrid synthesis combos. What’s more, they won’t break the bank! KeyLab 25 (€219.00 EUR/$299.00 USD), KeyLab 49 (€329.00 EUR/$399.00 USD), and KeyLab 61 (€429.00 EUR/$499.00 USD) are available to purchase from Arturia’s online store (http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/buy/online-shop.html) or any authorised Arturia dealer. Watch Arturia’s KeyLabs Official Trailer here: http://youtu.be/5OhhWuH6EM4 Listen to Arturia Vice President of Product Management Glen Darcey put the KeyLab/Analog Lab combo through their musical paces here: http://youtu.be/zrLkic3NQ0g

The ®evolution is Here with the Introduction of HARMAN’s dbx DriveRack® PA2 Loudspeaker Management System SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – HARMAN’s dbx today announced the introduction of its DriveRack® PA2 Loudspeaker Management System, which enables a loudspeaker system to be quickly and accurately optimized for the best-possible sound quality. The PA2 is ideal for bands, musicians and artists who carry their own PA and for a wide range of installed sound applications. The Original DriveRack PA revolutionized audio for bands all around the world by providing all of the processing you needed between your mixer and amplifiers to optimize and protect your loudspeakers. The DriveRack takes this to a whole new level. A brand new Wizard allows for faster and easier set-up, new AutoEQ and AFS give you professional touring quality room EQ and incredibly accurate Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS™), and finally all can now be controlled on the fly with your mobile device or laptop using Ethernet control via an Android®, iOS®, Mac®, or Windows® device. The DriveRack PA2 continues the DriveRack legacy of great-sounding, powerful, and affordable loudspeaker management processors for a whole new generation. The DriveRack PA2 can be set up and operated from a compatible tablet or smartphone. An all-new Wizard utility makes setup easier and faster than ever, and users have access to a host of configuration menus and on their mobile device, with full-color graphical displays that give ready visual indications of the parameters being adjusted. The DriveRack PA2 can also be operated via its front-panel controls and display. The DriveRack PA2 provides a comprehensive suite of system tuning and optimization tools. Its improved AutoEQ™ enables automatic and precise equalization of the loudspeakers to the venue in which they’re installed to achieve smoother, more accurate in-room frequency response. A new AFS™ Advanced Feedback Suppression feature automatically finds and dials out any problematic feedback-producing frequencies. The PA2 offers numerous additional system-tuning and sonic optimization capabilities, including dbx compression, graphic and 8-band parametric EQ, dbx’s exclusive Subharmonic Synthesis for enhanced low-frequency response, a built-in loudspeaker crossover (for full-range, 2-way and 3-way systems), limiting, loudspeaker time alignment and time delay and many additional features. “Setting up a PA can be challenging even under the best of circumstances, and with the introduction of the DriveRack PA2, local musicians, weekend warriors, semi-pro players, wedding bands and even established artists and venues now have a remarkably effective tool for getting better live sound than ever before,” said Noel Larson, Market Manager, Portable PA, Tour, and Recording at HARMAN Signal Processing. The dbx DriveRack PA2 will be available in December 2013 at a suggested retail price of $499.95. HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets – supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of 14,600 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.5 billion for the last twelve months ended September 30, 2013.

Symetrix Speeds DSP Specification and Design with New Online Tool: SymQ SymNet Design and Quotation Calculator SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 2013: Digital signal processing specialist Symetrix has introduced a new online planning tool that allows users to quote and launch the design of SymNet DSP systems. Available now to select distributors, A/V specifiers and integrators, SymQ can be used to plan a variety of DSP systems using SymNet hardware enabled with Audinate’s popular Dante audio networking technology. SymQ users enter information about the number and type of audio inputs and outputs required in a given DSP system and the tool generates an estimate of the quantity and type of SymNet devices required to implement the lowest cost design. Users may elect to receive an itemized price quotation as well as a SymNet Composer site file pre-populated with the suggested hardware. SymQ is fully integrated with SymNet Composer software, and for those users who have a clearer idea of their requirements and have already completed a preliminary design using Composer, SymQ will generate and email a price quotation. SymQ supports the entire range of SymNet Dante-enabled hardware including Radius 12x8, Radius AEC, Edge, xIn 12, xOut 12, as well as all SymNet I/O option cards. Particularly advantageous for those users not intimately familiar with the SymNet product line, SymQ can be accessed by authorized Symetrix international distributors, U.S. dealers, representatives, A/V specifiers and consultants. “Symetrix is dedicated to making life sound better,” says Symetrix Director of Marketing Brooke Macomber. “By launching SymQ, we’re making it easy for customers to integrate SymNet DSP solutions into their projects using an on-line component selection tool. Our easy-to-use calculator enables consultants and integrators to reduce their decision making time as a first step towards the commissioning of DSP systems that conform perfectly to their customer’s price and performance requirements.” To create a SymQ user account, contact a Symetrix administrator at sales@symetrix.co or register for the Symetrix web portal which gives authorized partners access to SymQ as well as additional secure sales, marketing, and technical documentation: www.symetrix.co/support/portal ABOUT SYMETRIX Symetrix is dedicated to making life sound better. As a world leader in the development and manufacturing of digital audio signal processing (DSP) systems and accessories, Symetrix provides best in class audio management solutions to businesses, schools, non-profits and government organizations. For more information on Symetrix products visit www.symetrix.co

HARMAN’s DigiTech Now Offering Free E-Pedals for the iStomp™ Downloadable Pedal SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – HARMAN’s DigiTech announced today that e-pedals offered through the DigiTech Stomp Shop™ are available for free download. Offering almost limitless sonic possibilities, the iStomp connects to an iPod Touch®, iPhone®, or iPad® enabling musicians to load the effect of their choice into the iStomp. “When we introduced the iStomp we changed the way guitarists think about how they go about creating their tone. By giving iStomp owners the capability to download any of the e-pedals available we are providing an unbelievable opportunity to immediately access a wide range of effects at no cost whatsoever!” stated Scott Klimt, marketing manager, DigiTech. The promotion includes all e-pedals with the exception of the Adrian Belew Impossible Pedal. E-pedals currently available through the Stomp Shop include exclusive pedals from DigiTech, officially licensed pedals from other manufacturers and classic legacy DigiTech and DOD products.The iStomp pedal connects to an Apple iOS device using the DigiTech Smart Cable that comes with the iStomp. The iStomp pedal has four knobs to control effects parameters, which change their function according to which effect is loaded. iStomp makes trying out new sounds easier than ever. Instead of having to go to a music store or look for online demos that might have been done with unfamiliar gear, a guitarist can now download any pedal in the iStomp online store for free for use with their own guitar and amp. The iStomp comes with an iOS authorization cable and power supply. HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets – supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of 14,600 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.5 billion for the last twelve months ended September 30, 2013.

Fingerpushers releases "Analog Stabs - Bright & Dirty" sample pack Analog Stabs Bright & Dirty is a library built on 100 stab sounds - 30 slow and 70 snappy - with a twist. Apart from the clean unprocessed stabs, we also used two of our favorite hardware samplers to give the stabs the authentic feel of yesteryear. The samplers we used was the Akai S1100 and the original Ensoniq EPS. The sounds also passed through a quality analog mixing desk for an additional layer of analog goodness. All in all, Analog Stabs Bright & Dirty contains 300 dry audio files. 100 samples from the Akai, sampled at 44.1 kHz, and 100 samples from the Ensoniq with a lofi sampling rate. Analog Stabs Bright & Dirty is now available from the Fingerpushers webshop for 9.90 euro. http://www.fingerpushers.com/analog-stabs---bright--dirty.html

PRODUCERLOOPS.COM RELEASES "TRAP ESSENTIALS VOL 1" SAMPLE PACK 'Trap Essentials Vol 1' provides you with all the tools you need to create your own Trap beats, featuring over 70 one-shot percussive samples and more than 50 loops. Download the hit sound of Trap today, and start your own 'Trap Essentials' collection. This sample pack takes more of a 'tool box' approach, giving you the raw percussive elements you need to create your own original Trap loops. A number of melodic bonus loops are also included. One-Shot Samples: 'Trap Essentials Vol 1' includes one-shot drum samples, allowing you to create new beats, fills and loops to compliment the existing material. Simply load them up into your sampler of choice and create an infinite number of new beats and phrases. Royalty-Free: All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs. Specifications: • 70+ one-shot samples • 50+ percussive and melodic loops • ACIDized WAV Files • Apple Loops/AIFF Files • REX2 Loops • Reason ReFill • Loops sync to BPM • 44.1 kHz/24-Bit • PC/Mac Compatible • Royalty-Free (No Exceptions) Price and Availability: Trap Essentials Vol 1 is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £24.95 / 29,70 EUR / $33.34 USD. More information is available at: http://www.producerloops.com

HARMAN’s DigiTech Now Shipping Its Element XP and Element Guitar Multi-Effects Pedals SALT LAKE CITY, Utah –HARMAN’s DigiTech today announced its Element XP and Element guitar multi-effects pedals are now shipping. The DigiTech Element XP features an expression pedal and offers 38 effects, while the Element provides 34 effects. The Element XP and Element both deliver state-of-the-art effects processing with six classic overdrive and distortion stompboxes, 12 amps and cabinets and 28 pedals. The Element XP and Element both feature a pedalboard-style control layout that is simple to use and lets players quickly adjust and save their settings to fit their personal styles. “We have receieved an overwhelming response since announcing the new Element XP and Element multi-effects pedals and we know guitartsts are excited to get their hands on them to see just how versatile these pedals can be,” said Scott Klimt, marketing manager for DigiTech. “These pedals represent an incredible value for players looking for an effects processor that will allow them to be as creative as they can be and provide a ton of sonic flexbility.” Overdrive and distortion are elemental to every guitarist’s sonic arsenal, and the Element XP and Element offer stompboxes inspired by the legendary Ibanez® TS-9 Tube Screamer™, DOD® 250 Preamp/Overdrive, Boss® DS-1 Distortion, DigiTech Grunge, DigiTech Death Metal and Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi™. The amplifiers include many of the classics that defined the sound of rock and roll, like the ’57 Fender® Tweed Deluxe™, ’65 Fender “Blackface” Twin Reverb™, ’68 Marshall® Super Lead “Plexi” with slant Celestion® “Greenback” 4 x 12 cabinet, ’83 Marshall® JCM800™, ’63 Vox AC 30™ Top Boost with “Blue Back” speakers, ’01 Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier™ and other all-time greats. The Element XP and Element provide a dazzling array of effects: compressor, 3-band EQ, flanger, phaser, tremolo, vibrato, chorus, rotary simulator, envelope filter, step filter, spring reverb, room reverb, noise gate, an acoustic guitar simulator and many others. The Element XP adds four expression pedal-based effects including the Dunlop® Cry Baby™ wah wah, Vox® Clyde McCoy™ wah, a full-range wah and a volume pedal. Guitarists can choose from 100 factory presets that encompass a host of musical genres, and create and save 100 more custom preset sounds. 45 different drum tracks are available to jam and practice along with, and both models include a built-in tuner. The Element XP and Element feature a 1/4-inch guitar input and a 1/4-inch stereo output jack that can be connected to either an amplifier or a mixer for direct recording using the Amp/Mixer mode switch. The DigiTech Element XP and Element multi-effects pedals have suggested retail prices of $119.95 and $159.95 respectively. HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets – supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of 14,600 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.5 billion for the last twelve months ended September 30, 2013.

'Jazzify' App Helps Spotify Users Explore Jazz Spotify users can now explore the expansive world of jazz effortlessly with "Jazzify," the new app from X5 Music Group. Jazzify does for jazz what X5’s "Classify" and "Bluesify" apps have done for classical and blues -- help Spotify users browse a vast and often challenging genre, making the discovery of new music easy and enjoyable. Classify has become the world's biggest classical community since its launch last year, with 100,000 monthly users and 348,000 app installs. As one of the internet's top classical-music discovery portals, it features more than 1,500 customized playlists and albums across the entire classical canon. Similarly, Bluesify, which launched last month, has helped completely new audiences discover the blues. More than 1,000 playlists and albums curated by blues experts span every form and era of the genre. According to Billboard, the "blues browser is so helpful, Spotify should come bundled with tuition at music academies." Now Jazzify is introducing one of America’s most cherished musical traditions to a new generation of listeners, while helping dedicated jazz fans discover Spotify’s deeper jazz cuts. Jazzify features numerous new releases that mix recordings from the historic Blue Note and Verve labels, letting users hear the very best jazz has to offer in one place. Users can browse by artist, featured instrument, time period and subgenre, from acid jazz and big band to hard bop and swing. The app suggests related music and offers a wealth of background information, helping listeners develop an understanding of one of the world's most intricate musical styles. For X5, a Stockholm-based digital-music pioneer that made its name in classical music, Classify was a logical first step into music apps. The launch of Bluesify and now Jazzify underscores the success of the company’s U.S. expansion in 2009 and advances its mission to bring listeners great music, regardless of genre or industry boundaries. Since expanding beyond classical, X5 has secured deals with some of the most-respected labels in the world, including Sun Records, Verve Music Group, Blue Note Records, Alligator Records, and Vanguard Records. X5 North American CEO Scott Ambrose Reilly recently appeared on "Bloomberg West" to discuss the company's focus on music discovery and recent jazz releases. Watch here: http://shorefi.re/1fmSAh9 ABOUT X5 MUSIC GROUP X5 Music Group (http://www.x5musicgroup.com), headquartered in Sweden, is a leader in digital music, having pioneered a new sales and promotion model that has met with considerable international success. X5, the #2 digital classical label in the US, recently launched a major expansion in the US with an office headquartered in the Empire State Building. ABOUT SPOTIFY Spotify is an award-winning digital music service that gives you on-demand access to over 20 million tracks. Our dream is to make all the world’s music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever they want it. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage and share music with your friends, while making sure that artists get a fair deal. Spotify is available in 32 markets: USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Luxembourg, Italy, Portugal, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Iceland, Mexico, Taiwan, Argentina, Turkey and Greece, with more than 24 million active users, and over 6 million paying subscribers. Since its launch in Sweden in 2008, Spotify has driven more than half a billion US dollars to rights holders, and aims to drive another half a billion US dollars to rights holders during 2013. Spotify is already the second biggest source of digital music revenue for labels in Europe (IFPI, 2011) and the biggest and most successful music streaming service of its kind globally. www.spotify.com

Zynaptiq Releases PITCHMAP 1.5 With Cross-Platform Support Hannover, November 14th, 2013: Zynaptiq announced the immediate availability of PITCHMAP 1.5, the latest edition of their real-time polyphonic pitch-mapping and pitch- correction plug-in. This free update adds support for VST, RTAS and AAX Native on both Mac and Windows platforms, as well as many enhancements and fixes, and is available now. Also, users of a variety of complementary pitch processing solutions are eligible for a special, time-limited side-grade discount. PITCHMAP is a demixing-based plug-in that allows changing melodies and harmonies of any mixed musical recording in real-time, either by transforming them to new ones played on a MIDI keyboard, or by setting freely defined target scales. Based on Zynaptiq’s proprietary MAP (Mixed-Signal Audio Processing) artificial intelligence technology, PITCHMAP can be applied to a wide variety of tasks, including original music production, remix work, correction of tuning issues and creative manipulation of existing recordings. Whatʼs new in PITCHMAP 1.5: Now also supports VST (32/64bit), RTAS and AAX Native (32/64bit) on Mac and Windows, in addition to AudioUnits on the Mac. Improved algorithm. New preset management functionality accessible from within the plug-in GUI allows user presets to be used across all plug-in formats on all platforms. New factory presets organized by application. Completely re-designed automation system for improved automation workflow. New option to enter values numerically by double-clicking controls. Snapshots now contain Sliders and Keyboard states only for better workflow. Enhanced compatibility with Mac OS X Sandboxing. New authorization app for a more streamlined user experience. Zynaptiq GmbH, based in Hannover, Germany, creates audio software based on artificial intelligence technology, and is also known for their award-winning UNVEIL reverb removal and UNFILTER adaptive equalization plug-ins. PITCHMAP 1.5 is available now at an SRP of USD 399/EUR 369 (prices in EUR inclusive of 19% VAT) from the Zynaptiq website and authorized resellers worldwide. Existing users that have opted-in to receive email will be contacted with update instructions. A special “side-grade” edition of PITCHMAP is also available for a limited time for owners of other complementary pitch processing software, at an SRP of just USD 199/ EUR 179 SRP – visit the Zynaptiq side-grade website at http://www.zynaptiq.com/pitchmap/ compare/#sidegrade or an authorized Zynaptiq reseller for more information regarding pricing and eligibility. For more information on PITCHMAP, please visit the productʼs website at http://www.zynaptiq.com/pitchmap/

Godlyke announces release of TWA FLY BOYS™ mini pedals Godlyke is pleased to announce the release of the TWA FLY BOYS™ mini pedals for guitar. TWA FLY BOYS™ offer exceptional sound quality in an ultra-compact footprint at a competitive price point. TWA FLY BOYS™ feature a lightweight, extruded aluminum chassis that’s the perfect size for crowded pedalboards or long-distance travel gigs. Quality components and a bullet-proof construction assure reliable performance while True Bypass switching keeps your tone clean and clear. Current FLY BOYS™ models include: FB-01 Distortion – Marshall-style Distortion with Drive, Tone & Level controls. List $89 / Street $69 FB-02 Overdrive – Classic tube-amp overdrive with Warm & Hot modes. List $89 / Street $69 FB-03 Echo - 600 milliseconds of gorgeous, transparent delay time. List $99 / Street $79 FB-04 Chorus – Lush, vintage-style chorusing with Rate, Depth & Level controls. List $99 / Street $79 FB-05 Metal – 80’s-style high-gain distortion with Lo/Hi Boost switch. List $89 / Street $69 For more info on TWA products, including video demos of all FLY BOYS™ models, please visit our website www.godlyke.com, e-mail us at info@godlyke.com or call us toll-free at 866-246-3595 (international dial 973-777-7477).

Ueberschall presents Neurofunk. Hard Synths, deep subbasses, space atmospheres and fast breakbeats combined in a powerful and melancholic mood. Welcome to the dark side of Drum & Bass. Content Neurofunk incudes four construction kits with 566 MB and 250 files. To guarantee the most flexible use, each kit has a main part and a variation, intro, outro as well as rise and break parts. The tempo variies between 170 and 176 BPM. The instruments used for this production are authentic synth loops, subbass, pads and sfx sounds. As usual with Ueberschall the drums are available as a complete mix and in single tracks. Bassdrum, snaredrum, hihat, cymbal and drum fx tracks can be combined conveniently to create new groove-variations. Furthermore the mixed drum version can be integrated in your project right away or you can us the included single drum sounds to create your own drum patterns. Besides neurofunk this library is perfect for producing ascending genres like techno, dubstep or any kind of breakbeats. No matter if you are in music production, filmscoring or jingle creation - Neurofunk will make it possible. Elastik Feature Ueberschall‘s Elastik Player is the best available tool for loop-based music production. With just a few mouse clicks the loops of Neurofunk can be matched to any track in pitch and tempo. All installed Elastik libraries share a common clearly arranged browser, granting immediate access to all installed loops. Here, you may not only exchange and combine loops of a single- but of all installed Elastik libraries – a huge pool for remixing. Functions such as resample, formant and reverse as well as the effective multi mode filter with a slope of up to 72dB per octave pickup DJ-workflow-elements, allowing for effective changes of the loops for creative sound design. Credits Produced by: Andreas Reinsch & Jan Bartholdt, audiokaramba.de Genre: Neurofunk Elastik Soundbank for Mac/PC/AU/VST/RTAS/Standalone 566 MB, 4 Construction Kits 250 Neurofunk Loops & Samples