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MELVILLE,NY, September 5, 2013 - VOX Amplification has unveiled the all-tube Night Train G2series of amplifiers. Well-known for its distinct metal exterior design, the Night Train series provides an easy way to enjoy both classic and new VOX tones in a convenient, compact, format. The new Night Train G2 series includes the 15 Watt NT15H-G2 and 50 Watt NT50H-2G amplifier heads, plus the 15 Watt NT15C1-G2 - the first ever combo amp with the Night Train name. Optional matching cabinets are also available. The overall sound has been enhanced, featuring full, robust tube tone in a class AB design. The pre-amp is driven by with three 12AX7 tubes; the power amp boasts two EL84 tubes on the NT15H-G2/NT15C1-G2 and two EL34 tubes on the NT50H-G2. The Night Train G2's two-channel design delivers not only classic VOX clean and crunch sounds, but also modern high-gain sounds as well. The GIRTH channel has a powerful, modern high-gain sound that's ideal for the guitarist who seeks an even heavier sound. The BRIGHT channel provides VOX's distinctive clean/crunch sounds and also features a THICK mode that bypasses the tone control circuit and boosts the gain to obtain a thicker tone, for a rich variety of tonal character. An optional VFS2A foot switch can be used to conveniently toggle between the two channels during live performance. A digital reverb designed exclusively by VOX for this series has been added to all models for road-ready reliability and studio-quality reverb sounds. For the guitarist who wishes to integrate pedals and outboard effects, the Night Train G2 amps provide an FX loop. The NT50H-G2 also includes a DI output that can be connected to a mixer or PA system. The optional, dedicated speaker cabinets are a perfect match for the amplifier heads, both aesthetically and sonically. The V212NT-G2 contains two G12H anniversary model speakers that were specially produced to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Celestion, and whose voicing complements the NT50H-G2. The V112NT-G2 contains one classic Celestion G12M greenback speaker. Both cabinets feature a rounded, retro exterior. The Night Train G2 series amplifier heads feature a black gloss finish; the combo amps and cabinets feature a rounded retro look with VOX black diamond grille cloth. Both are equipped with suitcase-type handles. The Night Train G2 Series will be available in Fall 2013 with pricing as follows: NT15H-G2 - U.S. Street $499.99 NT50H-G2 - U.S. Street $699.99 NT15C1-G2 - U.S. Street $699.99 V212NT-G2 - U.S. Street $499.99 V112NT-G2 - U.S. Street $249.99

September 5, 2013 - IK Multimedia, the global leader in mobile music-creation apps and accessories, is proud to announce iRig® PRO, the universal digital mobile audio/MIDI interface for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Mac. Pocket-sized, battery-powered and fully portable, iRig PRO is designed to give mobile musicians and songwriters an interface that can handle the widest variety of audio input signals, so they can create music and audio on the go anywhere, any time. iRig PRO accepts virtually every type of audio and MIDI input, making it the most versatile compact interface on the market. Users can plug in a dynamic or condenser microphone; a guitar, bass or other Hi-Z instrument; or any line-level source. Additionally, iRig PRO is equipped with a MIDI input for keyboards, pads and controllers, making it a truly universal compact interface for recording and composing on the go or in the studio. Its audio and MIDI inputs can be used simultaneously, for example, to control guitar or vocal software with MIDI foot controllers or pedals, for switching presets or controlling effects levels. Plus, iRig PRO comes with a suite of IK's best music-creation apps like AmpliTube, VocaLive, SampleTank, iGrand and iRig Recorder, and is compatible with most audio and MIDI processing apps for the mobile musician. Mac users will also enjoy the inclusion of premium software with iRig PRO, like AmpliTube, T-RackS and SampleTank, and will appreciate the unit's compatibility with any type of music-creation software. Universal Inputs iRig PRO features a high-quality 1/4"-XLR combo input connector for connection with standard XLR cables, 1/4" mono line or instrument signal cables, and a switchable 48V phantom power supply for use with studio condenser microphones. It has an ultra-low-noise, high-definition microphone-and-instrument preamp; a high-quality 24-bit A/D converter; a preamp gain control; plus LED indicators for device status, MIDI, phantom power and signal level. iRig PRO is powered by the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, or USB, when used with instruments or a dynamic microphone. A 9V battery (included) provides phantom power to compatible microphones. iRig PRO also features a standard MIDI input for connection of MIDI devices like drum machines, controllers and MIDI keyboards. Universal Compatibility iRig PRO comes with three detachable cables, compatible with Lightning, 30-pin and USB connectors, respectively, allowing for digital connection to every model of iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac, out of the box, with no need for adapters. A MIDI cable with a standard MIDI jack is also provided to connect the widest variety of MIDI-compatible keyboards and controllers. iRig PRO is class compliant and compatible with Core Audio and Core MIDI, so it can be used with any audio and MIDI processing apps for iOS and Mac OS, for true plug-and-play performance without additional hardware/software. Universal Apps and Software Included For iPhone and iPad users, iRig PRO comes with a suite of IK Multimedia's most popular apps for mobile music creation on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, including AmpliTube FREE (the #1 app for guitar players) for guitarists and bass players, VocaLive FREE for singers, SampleTank FREE and iGrand Piano FREE for keyboard players and iRig Recorder FREE for recording engineers. Plus, all these apps work together with Audiobus integration, offering a truly complete set-up for making any type of music. Additionally, exclusive AmpliTube gear and SampleTank sounds are available as free add-ons for iRig PRO users. For Mac users, iRig PRO includes AmpliTube Custom Shop, the industry standard guitar-and-bass processing software; a free version of AmpliTube Metal; T-RackS Custom Shop, the mixing-and-mastering effect suite with a free version of T-RackS Classic; and SampleTank XT, a sound workstation that includes over 1GB of sounds. All these software titles are available both as plug-ins for the most popular digital audio workstations (including GarageBand), or as standalone applications for immediate plug and play. Pricing and Availability iRig PRO will ship in September from music and consumer electronics retailers worldwide for $149.99/€119.99 (exc. taxes). iRig PRO can now be ordered from the IK Online Store and select retailers.

MELVILLE, NY, September 5, 2013 - Korg announces the KR mini rhythm machine. Designed for guitarists, bassists, pianists or any musician looking for easy rhythm accompaniment, it features nostalgic looks and a simple design focused on easy, push-button control. The KR mini is also lightweight, can run on batteries and has a built-in speaker, allowing it to provide a backing rhythm pattern anywhere at any time. Playing a rhythm pattern is easy and intuitive, with all controls on the surface. A total of 60 diverse rhythm patterns are available to accompany any practice session or performance. A wide range of genres is included, such as 8-beat, 16-beat, rock and pop, with six patterns for each genre. Alternatively, users can tap in their own beats via a simple record function. There are also eight song patterns containing drum parts that are several measures in length. In addition, a chain function allows the ability to arrange favorite rhythm patterns and fill-ins to create complete songs. An optional pedal switch allows the user's foot to perform functions such as start/stop and for triggering fill-ins, providing smooth control over the KR mini in a performance environment. For added power, the KR mini contains a headphone/speaker output, so it can be connected to a PA system or used with a guitar amp to create a simple setup for live performances. The KR mini will be available in November 2013 for a US street price of $79.99.

MELVILLE, NY, September 5, 2013 - The new Korg Beat Boy enables guitarists or bassists to improve their skills quickly and easily with three practice tools plus a tuner, all in a single unit. In addition to the tuner, Beat Boy contains a rhythm machine covering 100 diverse styles, an effects section for sonic variation when jamming along with the rhythms, plus an onboard recorder that allows for 16-bit/44.1 kHz recording. The compact Beat Boy fits easily into the pocket of a gig bag, for practice both at home or on-the-go. Useful for helping to develop a sense of rhythm, the Beat Boy also offers a fun way to jam along with the patterns or use them to refine riff ideas. The onboard rhythm patterns (8-beat, 16-beat, pop, funk, reggae, dance beats, and more) span a wide range of musical styles. The LCD display features a fun and unique visual element-an animated "beat boy" graphic of a drummer striking the drums to the beat. The tempo of each rhythm can be adjusted intuitively by using the tap tempo feature, or it can be specified as a numeric value for more accurate settings. The accompaniment volume can also be adjusted, for mixing the balance accordingly. Additional performance and practice features include two effects for electric guitar-distortion and overdrive-and an internal mic for tuning acoustic instruments. Beat Boy also makes it easy to record performances (20 minute maximum/up to 100 tracks) and play them back immediately. A specific section of the performance can be looped and played back repeatedly for analysis/practice, via the built-in speaker. The recorded sound can also be loaded as a WAV file via USB into a computer and edited in DAW software. Conversely, audio tracks* created on a computer can be loaded into Beat Boy and used as backing tracks. The Beat Boy will be available in Fall 2013 for a US street price of $89.99.

MELVILLE, NY, September 5, 2013 - Since creating the world's first professional rack-mounted tuner, the DT-1 Pro in 1987, Korg has continued to produce trustworthy, accurate tuners used by professionals worldwide. Now in 2013, in response to popular consumer and artist demand, Korg unveils its latest rack-mounted tuner, the Pitchblack Pro. The Pitchblack Pro is easy to see, even from a distance. The newly-developed "3D" style tuning meter offers exceptional visibility with illuminated color LEDs that provide unparalleled brightness and visibility. The special design with treated acrylic allows a multi-dimensional view of the display-from the surface of the screen all the way into its depths-so that from any distance or angle, discrepancies or changes in pitch will be equally visible. The large meter provides three display modes: Regular Meter mode Similar to using a needle-type tuner, the illuminated LED will move to the right if the string is sharp, toward the left if the string is flat, or in the center if the string is in tune Strobe Meter mode The LED meter illumination stops flowing when the string is in in tune. The illumination will flow from left to right if the string is sharp or from right to left if the string is flat. Half Strobe Meter mode The LED meter illumination stops flowing and only the center LED is lit up when the string is in tune. The right side of the LED meter strobes if the string is sharp; the left side strobes if the string is flat. A convenient Cable Checker function is built into the Pitchblack Pro; simply connect the ends of a mono 1/4" cable to INPUT 1 and the CABLE CHECK jack, and the display will indicate whether the cable is broken and/or shorted. Occupying only 1U of rack space, the Pitchblack Pro's body is ultra-lightweight and slim. It weighs in at a mere 12.80 Oz. and is only 1.93" deep, for convenient, lightweight travel. The left and right rack ears can be attached or detached with ease, and they can also be mounted to the bottom of the tuner to serve as a tilt-back stand for tabletop use. The Pitchblack Pro is designed with a buffered output to minimize any additional noise in the audio signal. There's also a Mute function for silent tuning. The MUTE jack allows a footswitch to conveniently turn the mute function on/off. The Pitchblack Pro will be available in Fall 2013 for a US street price of $99.99.

Oxnard, CA – Mooer Audio has done it again. This time it is a smart direct input box with ultra low distortion. It quietly transfers the signal chain directly to the audio system and has a ground lift switch to eliminate hum or ground loops. There is a virtual 4 x 12” cabinet emulation and a gain switch (-20dB, 0dB, +20dB). It is an outstanding addition to anyone’s recording or gigging rig. ●Very small unit (roughly 1.5 inches by 3.5 inches) to conserve real estate ●Durable construction including all metal housing ●Cut and Boost for use with any input signal Mooer Audio is well known for the small size and the big sound of its effects micro pedals. Dana Teague is an Analog Electric Engineer and has always appreciated Mooer Audio’s attention to quality design and manufacturing. “Mooer has very successfully addressed the bane of every electric guitarist and bassist when recording – signal noise and distortion. The Micro DI will be a much appreciated stocking stuffer!” MSRP: $99.00

Los Angeles, CA, September 4, 2013 — Roland is pleased to introduce the HandSonic HPD-20, a dynamic digital hand percussion instrument that excels for both live performance and creating music in the studio. It features the renowned SuperNATURAL sound engine and a highly sensitive multi-pad interface for maximum expression, plus a huge selection of ready-to-play sounds, WAV import via USB, deep editing capability, onboard effects, and much more. Versatile, intuitive, and inspiring to play, the compact HPD-20 is ideal for a wide range of music creators, from percussionists and drummers to electronic dance music performers, composers, and producers. Representing the latest generation of Roland’s acclaimed HandSonic series, the HPD-20 is a sophisticated hand percussion instrument with an amazing level of expressive power. Equipped with the latest sensing technology, its 13 pads provide ultra-sensitive velocity response for playing sounds, and are arranged in a circular configuration for maximum ergonomic efficiency. They also respond to touch and pressure for dampening or muting another pad’s tone, adjusting its pitch, and more. This allows players to execute traditional acoustic hand percussion techniques with authentic results, and offers a unique tool for creating performance effects with the many built-in electronic sounds. The HandSonic HPD-20 features 850 sounds and 200 user-configurable kits, with 100 kits filled with ready-to-play setups covering styles from traditional percussion to modern electronica. Instruments include ethnic percussion from around the world, orchestra and melodic percussion, drums, and a wide array of electronic percussion and synth tones. All the sounds deliver an enormous range of dynamic expression, thanks to the powerful combination of Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology and the highly responsive HandSonic pad interface. Via USB flash memory, users can import up to 500 of their own WAV sounds into the HandSonic HPD-20 and assign them to pads. Up to 12 minutes of time is available for importing percussion hits, audio phrases, sound effects, and backing music. Imported sounds can be used just like the built-in sounds, with full editing and effects processing available, including the ability to continuously loop beats and other rhythmic sounds and start/stop playback with the pads. When creating user kits, players can edit each instrument by modifying its volume, pitch, decay, and more. Two sounds can be layered together on a single pad, with the ability to blend or switch them dynamically based on playing strength. Three independent multi-effects engines—each with 25 different effects—provide rich sound-shaping options, from standard chorus and echo to intense effects such as distortion, filter, and bit crush. Ambience effects and EQ can be applied to an entire kit as well. Additional performance controls include a Roll button, plus a Realtime Modify knob to adjust pitch and effects on the fly. Also onboard is the famous D-BEAM for playing sounds and manipulating effects with hand movements in the air. With the Quick Rec function, it’s easy to capture performances and ideas and export them as WAV audio to USB flash memory. A USB Computer port allows users to connect to a computer and use the expressive HandSonic pad interface to play virtual instruments and record beats in audio/MIDI music production software. Trigger inputs offer the ability to connect a Roland pad and hi-hat controller to expand the HPD-20 and create a super-compact percussion set. MIDI I/O is included for communicating with V-Drums sound modules, SPD-series percussion pads, keyboards, and more. The CB-HPD gig bag (sold separately) provides a convenient way to carry and protect the HPD-20. The CB-HPD also includes a secondary bag for carrying an optional PDS-10 stand. For more information, visit www.RolandConnect.com.

Los Angeles, CA, September 4, 2013 — Roland is pleased to announce the F-20 Digital Piano, an entry-level instrument that offers the company’s industry leading piano technologies at a breakthrough price. With sound, features, and performance directly inherited from Roland’s high-end pianos, the F-20 is ideal for parents seeking a first instrument to inspire and support their child’s musical development. The F-20 is also compatible with Roland’s free interactive apps for Apple iOS devices, which provide a great way to stimulate kids’ interest in playing and learning. Delivering authentic sound and playing touch that far exceeds other instruments in its class, the F-20 provides a solid foundation to carry a child through many years of musical development. Roland’s trusted piano technologies offer a distinct advantage over competing instruments, providing quality performance that rivals pianos costing much more. With the functions, appearance, and texture of keyboards found in Roland’s flagship instruments, the Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with Escapement offers an authentic grand piano touch for building fundamental playing techniques. The acclaimed SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine—also derived from Roland’s top-line models—allows young students to develop their skills with the rich tone and expressiveness of a world-class acoustic grand. Roland’s free piano apps for Apple iOS devices offer a unique approach to motivate a child’s interest in playing and practice. With the Air Performer app, they can play along with favorite songs in the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly via Roland Connect (optional) through the F-20’s sound system. ThePiano Partner app for iPad includes Flash Card, an interactive music program that kids will love, plus an intuitive graphical interface for selecting tones, songs, and rhythms in the F-20. The F-20’s onboard Rhythm feature lets young piano students experience music with a beautiful backing ensemble, so they can have fun and develop their timing skills at the same time. The instrument automatically accompanies their playing, intelligently following with chord backing and rhythms. 32 different accompaniment styles cover a variety of musical genres, and it’s simple and intuitive to select rhythms from the F-20’s panel or the Piano Partner app. As a digital instrument, the F-20 presents many additional advantages over traditional acoustic pianos to encourage learning and make playing fun, such as a built-in metronome, a recorder for capturing performances, easy volume control to suit the room, and the ability to plug in headphones for quiet practice. The F-20 also includes additional sounds such as electric piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, strings, and more, allowing students to explore a world of instruments beyond the piano. The compact and stylish F-20 features a wood cabinet and built-in stereo speaker system and comes in Contemporary Black finish with an optional matching stand. For more information, visit www.RolandConnect.com.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, SEPTEMBER 4TH 2013 – MI Audio are now shipping the MI DIY Dual Drive Kits, limited to 100 kits. Orders for the MI DIY Dual Drive Kit are taken directly by MI Audio by emailing your interest to register@miaudio.com. The MI DIY Dual Drive Kit allows you to build two channels of op-amp based overdrive and/or distortion designs – to your specifications! Each channel has a GAIN, VOLUME, and three-band EQ with the voicing in the hands of the builder. By adjusting stages of gain and clipping options or tailoring the low-end body and high-end presence (via internal trimmers), your pedal will sound like no other. The kit comes with two printed circuit boards and two unique circuits; one overdrive and one distortion, both with an open design that encourages a number of modifications and wiring options – alternate or stacked, series or parallel. The MI DIY Dual Drive Kit also contains all the parts required to build the two circuits including all potentiometers, knobs, jacks, switches and passive components. Also included is a pre-drilled blank aluminium enclosure that is the canvas for your artistic output allowing you to add any artwork you wish. The MI DIY section of the MI Audio website (www.miaudio.com/mi-diy-kits) not only has hints and tips for building these two circuits, but also has posts from some top effects DIY-er’s who have made some interesting and unique pedals with the kit serving as the inspiration. The MI DIY Dual Drive Kit is the perfect platform for those beginners who have always wanted to step into the effects DIY world, yet is complex enough for the intermediate and advanced builders to experiment with and design their own circuits. Your custom overdrive pedal is only limited by your own imagination. The kits are available direct from MI Audio, please visit www.miaudio.com for more information. The MI DIY Dual Drive Kit contains: - Two MI DIY Dual Drive printed circuit boards - A pre-drilled blank aluminium enclosure - All components required for the build of the two provided circuits, including potentiometers, knobs, jacks, footswitches, integrated circuits and passive components. - Instructions for the MI DIY kit are available online at the MI Audio website. About MI Audio: MI Audio was founded in 2002 by Michael Ibrahim in Sydney, Australia with the release of the Tube Zone Overdrive and the modern classic, the Crunch Box. The company then evolved into MI Effects and MI Amplification. MI Effects has a brand line-up of ten pedals including the very popular Crunch Box distortion. MI Amplification is best known for its complex designs such as the high-gain Megalith Beta, the British voiced Iron Duke, and flagship four-channel amp the Revelation. STREET PRICE: US$129.95

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, August 2013... PreSonus® announced its new series of StudioLive™ AI hardware/software digital mixing and recording systems, each with Active Integration™ technology. StudioLive AI-series mixers retain the same surface-driven functionality that made StudioLive mixers famous, while adding even more processing power, enhanced workflow features, and Active Integration technology. Like the original StudioLive series, they're incredibly intuitive and easy to learn and use. The series consists of three models: the 32-channel StudioLive 32.4.2AI, with 24 dedicated mix buses; 24-channel StudioLive 24.4.2AI, with 20 dedicated mix buses; and 16-channel StudioLive 16.4.2AI, with 16 dedicated mix buses. Unrivaled sound quality is provided by premium Burr-Brown A/D/A converters and new DSP architecture based on the acclaimed 64-bit Studio One® audio engine. Robust DSP performance, direct Wi-Fi and LAN communication, fast and intuitive workflow, an onboard FireWire s800 interface, and a tightly integrated software suite for Mac®, Windows®, and iOS® create a streamlined working environment for both live and studio use. Redesigned from the ground up, these state-of-the-art mixers provide analog workflow with extensive dual signal processing on every channel and bus and actively integrated software that solves real-world problems and lets you record and distribute what you mix. All signal processing-Fat Channel processing, reverb and delay effects, graphic EQs, the works - is available on all channels and buses at all times. Configurable networking and communications option cards ensure your investment won't be outdated as new technologies emerge. Active Integration is the difference. PreSonus Active Integration (AI) is a complete, networked, tightly integrated hardware/software ecosystem in which every touch point in the system communicates to enhance the user experience and solve practical problems in ways not previously possible. [attachment=141982:name]click for larger image In StudioLive AI-series digital mixers, Active Integration technology provides wireless or wired (Ethernet) remote control over nearly every feature, thanks to tight integration with the newly redesigned PreSonus StudioLive AI Software Library for Mac®, Windows®, and iOS®, which is included free with StudioLive AI-series mixers. The new mixers sport a FireWire s800 interface and an Ethernet control port on an upgradeable card that can be swapped for optional Dante, AVB, or Thunderbolt. Thanks to Active Integration, StudioLive AI-series digital mixers deliver an extended feature set, including twice as many internal effects buses as first-generation StudioLive mixers (two reverbs and two delays on dedicated buses), the ability to create two complete sets of parametric EQ and dynamics-processor settings for each channel and bus and make quick A/B comparisons at the touch of a button, and more. Seamlessly integrated software The StudioLive AI Software Library has been redesigned for the Active Integration platform and includes the latest versions of PreSonus' tightly integrated software bundle for Mac and Windows: Capture™ 2.1 multitrack-recording software, Studio One Artist® 2.6 DAW, and Virtual StudioLive-AI editor/librarian/control software with Smaart Measurement Technology™. In addition, StudioLive Remote-AI control software for iPad® and QMix™-AI aux-mix control for iPhone®/iPod® touch will be available free from the Apple App Store. All of these applications are designed to communicate with each other and with the mixer. For example, channel names entered in SL Remote-AI are broadcast throughout the network (including Capture), so you only have to name a channel once-and you can name it from anywhere, including the StudioLive AI mixer. Here's a level of integration you won't get anywhere else: When you record with Capture 2.1, you have the option of saving the StudioLive AI mixer scene along with the Capture Session. Studio One 2.6 can open Capture Sessions natively, and when you open a Capture Session that includes a StudioLive AI mixer scene, the Studio One mixer is set to match your StudioLive AI mix scene, including fader values, mutes, pan, and FX send mixes. Fat Channel settings are loaded into Studio One's new Fat Channel Native Effects™ plug-in. Now you can listen to your mix on your laptop, just as it sounded during the gig, even if the StudioLive AI mixer is packed and on its way to the next gig. Last and far from least, PreSonus' award-winning Studio One® DAW has been updated to version 2.6. In addition to the aforementioned ability to import StudioLive AI scenes from Capture 2.1 and apply the scene to its own mixer and new Fat Channel plug-in that can share presets with VSL-AI, version 2.6 adds Nimbit® and SoundCloud™ dashboards to the Start page, extended hardware-controller support, major metronome enhancements, and much more. Coming soon to a PreSonus dealer near you! StudioLive AI digital mixers are expected to be available at PreSonus dealers in the third and fourth quarters of 2013, with the StudioLive 32.4.2AI coming first, followed quickly by the other two models. MAP/street price is expected to be $3,999.95 for the StudioLive 32.4.2AI, $2,999.95 for the 24.4.2AI, and $1,999.95 for the 16.4.2AI.

Baton Rouge, LA - August 2013... PreSonus® is now shipping Studio One® 2.6, a significant upgrade to the company's award-winning digital audio workstation software for Mac and Windows that adds groundbreaking integration with PreSonus StudioLive™ AI-series mixers, Nimbit®, and SoundCloud™ and more than 50 other improvements and workflow enhancements. When you launch Studio One 2.6, you'll immediately notice that the Start page has been enhanced. A new Nimbit dashboard on the Start page provides access to up-to-date Nimbit® user account statistics (number of fans, number of active promotions, and sales) directly from Studio One. In addition, the user receives help messages on how to engage with fans and customers and boost sales. A new SoundCloud™ dashboard displays key statistics from a user's SoundCloud account, as well as a scrolling display of the SoundCloud activity stream. StudioLive AI-series mixer users will enjoy a special new connection with Studio One. When you record to the newly updated Capture™ 2.1, you can now save StudioLive AI mixer scenes along with your Capture audio. In Capture, this means you can play back audio through the mixer using the original scene that was in use during recording, even if it was recorded on a different StudioLive AI mixer. That's pretty cool but it's just the start. When a Capture 2.1 session is opened in Studio One 2.6 Artist, Producer, or Professional, and a mix scene is present, all the fader, pan, mute, and Fat Channel settings for each track are automatically imported into Studio One. What makes this so great is the new Fat Channel Native Effects™ plug-in, which is a native version of the StudioLive 32.4.2AI mixer's Fat Channel, including the gate, compressor, limiter, and four-band fully parametric EQ. With the plug-in and the saved mixer scene, you can play your tracks using the same processing and settings that were being used during recording-even when you don't have a StudioLive mixer available. The Fat Channel presets are compatible with their StudioLive AI counterparts and can be exported from Studio One to a StudioLive AI mixer via Universal Control. The Fat Channel plug-in also is a regular Native Effects plug-in, so you can use its powerful processing on any of your Studio One tracks and mixes. [attachment=141974:name]click for larger image Studio One has long integrated with Mackie Control/HUI-compatible hardware controllers; in version 2.6 (all varieties, including Studio One Free), this support has been considerably enhanced. Mackie Control/HUI integration now includes Send slot navigation, Sends support, Control Link mapping, momentary Mute/Solo, Track Edit mode, FX Bypass mode (EQ Button), add insert/send/instrument, plug-in/instrument list and preset list navigation, and more. The metronome features have been enhanced significantly, including accent and offbeat click, convenient click-track rendering, custom click samples with drag-and-drop and menu options, and even save all metronome settings, including click sounds, as a preset. You also get a visual numerical count-in when you hit the Record button. Studio One Professional users will enjoy enhancements to the Project page. A new CD time display shows the current CD length of your project, and the Transport bar shows relative song position. The update also delivers improved ISRC text input. Version 2.6 also adds a long list of workflow and editing improvements, enhancements to the MIDI engine, and more. In fact, the update has so many enhancements and new features that we can't list most of them here

Break out the sun-lounger and crack open that cool beverage! SUMMER HOUSE JAMS is here to extend your summer and put some solar-powered energy in your productions! Sun-kissed by the Prime Loops production team, this brand new House sample pack allows you to create smooth chemical fusions containing irrepressible sonic energy. This one's guaranteed to cause a heatwave! [attachment=141911:name] Drawing from our very own meteorological chart, we've identified the exact weather elements required to inject that all-important party vibe into a bangin’ House tune, which will crank up the mercury level in any club from your own House productions. From the classic House of Frankie Knuckles, Erick Morillo and Masters at Work to the vast and varied deviations including Deep House, Funky House, Progressive House and all the others, Summer House Jams pays homage to the genre's roots and extended legacy whilst delivering a fresh take on this forever escalating scene! [attachment=141912:name]Pumped up to over 500MB, Summer House Jams contains over 280 individual samples and one-shots spread across 8 phat folders of Arps, Drum Loops, Organ Loops, Rhodes Samples, SFX, Synth Bass, Synth Loops and Vocoder Samples. Cooked up in crystalline clarity, each of these samples arrives in beautifully clear 24-bit high definition quality with key and tempo displayed clearly in each file name. Extracting these files from your download folder and injecting them into your mix is a quick and easy process - just click on your sample, drag it over your software and it'll drop in and sync. Designed to work with any major DAW, this pack will sync automatically with any pre-existing mix and you can even adjust that tempo by click the stem and stretching it out or squeezing it up tight! From the unrelenting jacked-up swing of drum loop 'All Night' to the bionic staccato groove of synth bass sample 'Catch Me' and the mesmeric ascending zap of arp loop 'Ping It', there's a massive abundance of highly diverse elements to implant in your productions. So find your perfect mix by crankin’ up the heat! We've supplied the sun, now it's time for you to add the sizzle with Summer House Jams. As standard with every batch from the Prime Loops lab, this pack is supplied completely royalty free, so no need to break a sweat over those irritating sample clearance forms! Prime Loops Release 'Trap City' Sample Pack Throw open the gates to Trap City! We're giving you the key to oversee the assembly of this sonic dystopia with this brand new Trap construction kit, crafted by the robust audio toolkit suppliers, Prime Loops! Build upon the legacy of Trap and cultivate a dark, shadowy atmosphere with this collection of gritty, hardcore elements.[attachment=141913:name] Murky TRAP CITY needs a Mayor. Wanna build a powerful metropolis with 5 outstanding song kits to master in your own iron grip? Corrupt your way to the top of the pile with this all new Trap construction kit and take control! We've bulldozed each themes into its individual elements so you can pitch them against each other like bloodthirsty gangs to see what goes off in the Trap and then reconstruct with your own unique touch. [attachment=141914:name]Inspired by the likes of Tyga, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Wacka Flocka Flame, to name but a few, TRAP CITY is populated with over 300MB of the freshest elements. With an easy-to-navigate network of folders, it's impossible to get lost. Within the included 5 song kits created by newest Prime Loops recruit KID TURBO, you'll find individual drum, percussion, string and lead loops as well as vocal samples, one-shots and SFX. From the foreboding church bell of 'Grope' and with its dramatic lead to the brutal flutter of 'Oil Money', each of these tracks ranging 71-79 BPM encapsulate the absolute fundamental elements of Trap. Adding these samples to your mix is an incredibly easy process - just grab the file or folder from your download folder and drop into your DAW. This construction pack is set to sync with any major software, so you crack on with building your mix. Delivered in stunning 24-bit clarity, these samples won't corrupt, no matter how much you manipulate them! We built this city on grit n' grime! The dark sounds of TRAP CITY have been disturbing suburbia and now it’s set for a global takeover, so take control now. 'What's the cost of running a whole city?' we hear you ask… well this one's yours 100\% royalty free so we'll only take a one off payment and then the city is yours for taking.

Santa Cruz, Ca – August 26, 2013 – Adding to the company’s well-established line of boutique guitars, Scott Walker has unveiled a new hollow body guitar. Offering a variety of custom options, such as fretless, sitar bridges and Sustainiac pickups. The exotic tones and possibilities are endless, aimed to unlock the players imagination. When recording or on the gig, this guitar has a voice unlike any other and when your reaching for something different, this will scratch that itch. Full how body construction give the warm woody natural sound complimenting the other unique features. With a salvaged Englemann spruce top and mahogany back and neck, the guitar weighs in at 7.5 lbs. To add to the retro vibe, the Italian celluloid bindings and appointments give this guitar some serious eye candy. The Chimera is a result of years of research and applying various construction techniques both modern and traditional. The top uses a unique bracing technique, where the two cross braces are carved from the top, and are laid out to accept the bridge mounting studs. This gives an uninterrupted clean, natural woody tone. ● Fretless or fretted ● Sitar Bridge that will accept a std tunomatic bridge as well ● Sustainiac neck pickup or customers choice. ● Volume, Tone and three way pickups selector. With Sustainiac version, an on off switch and three way Harmonic mode switch is used. ● Salvaged Englemann spruce top ● Mahogany back and neck ● Rosewood fingerboard and Floating Lotus tailpiece The Chimera is built by Scott Walker in Santa Cruz, California. This is just an example of the possibilities and options available. Retail pricing is $6500 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Scott Walker has been building guitars for 13 years. After 5 years working with The Santa Cruz Guitar Company, he launched his own line of high end electric guitars. He plays Guitar, Pedal steel and lap stee. He builds 20 - 25 guitars a year out of his shop in Santa Cruz, California.

Verotec strongly support the Eurocard standard, with its market-leading KM6 family of subracks that offers a huge choice of sizes and accessories as standard. Field-proven after more than 25 years of use, the Eurocard remains the packaging form-factor of choice. Used in numerous bus architectures, it offers system designers the versatility they need in a proven format. For full technical information, visithttp://verotec.us/subracks-c-1.html. For light and medium duty general-purpose applications, Verotec’s KM6-II, which meets the requirements of DIN41494 and IEC 60297, features two-screw fixing of all tiebars to give an exceptionally rigid assembly. It is available in heights of 3, 4, 6 and 9U, widths of 24, 42, 60 and 84HP and depths of 160, 240, 300, 360 and 420mm. The KM6-HD subrack system is designed for military and transport application where a rugged system offering resistance to shock and vibration is required. Built to meet MIL-STD-167, its features include positive guide retention, heavy two screw fixing tiebars, 3mm thick side plates and rack angles with a conductive finish throughout. An Iridite NCP conductive finish throughout and slide-in double swipe RFI continuity gaskets fitted to the 19” rack mounting angles and rear closing angles providing electrical continuity to adjacent panels in the front and rear apertures. The KM6-HD subrack accepts standard Eurocards in 3, 6 and 9U heights with depths of up to 400mm. It also conforms to IEEE 1101.10/11, required by modern industrial computing standards such as VME64x, cPCI, VPX and PCI. RFI shielding, support for Rear Transition Modules, front panel ESD and coding and injector/extractor handles are all provided as part of the system. Supplied in kit form or as individual component parts, all versions of the KM6-II family includes a wide range of accessories, including guides, front panels, plug-in modules, plain and ventilated covers and doors. In-house modifications of all four families, typically consisting of different sizes, alternative finishes, screen printing and special machining are available on short lead times to reduce time to market.