Jon Chappell

Tube Time! LOS ANGELES – (For Immediate Release) – The LED Pixel Tube 360 from ADJ Products will instantly infuse any environment with a new level of drama, excitement and visual sophistication. More than simply an entertainment lighting fixture, this 39.5-inch/1,000 mm bright color-changing LED tube is a glowing “candle of light” that can be used in multiples, offering limitless possibilities to creatively transform your surroundings and décor via RGB illumination. Hang multiple LED Pixel Tube 360s from overhead circular trussing to create the effect of a chandelier over a stage or dance floor. Position the tubes at varying heights behind a musician or in the DJ booth for a dramatic candelabra-like performance backdrop. Or stunningly highlight a display fixture, bar counter or walkway by outlining it with these colorful light sticks. Each LED Pixel Tube 360 unit contains 64 high-output TRI LEDs, which produce bright, shadow-free RGB colors. The LEDs are encased in transparent UV-resistant polycarbonate tubing, so they’re visible for a full 360° around the unit at all angles, filling the room with their radiant colored light. Yet despite its shimmering brilliance, the LED Pixel Tube 360 generates no heat, so it can run all night without duty cycles, while maintaining a comfortable environment for performers and patrons alike. It also uses very little energy, drawing just 15 watts, and it’s virtually maintenance-free with a 50,000-hour LED lifespan. Great for DJs, mobile entertainers, musicians, nightclubs, bars, parties, retail stores and architectural lighting, these versatile easy-to-use tubes offer a full complement of features and effects to enhance your designs. These include RGB color mixing, an LED strobe and pulse effect, 0-100\% electronic dimming, built-in color macros, and sound-active operation. In order to access these features, the LED Pixel Tube 360 must be used with one of two proprietary driver/controllers from ADJ: the LED Pixel 4C or the LED Pixel 10C (sold separately). Capable of controlling 4 and 10 LED Pixel Tube 360 units respectively, the LED Pixel 4C and LED Pixel 10C give users full command over the tubes’ features. The controllers are linkable via 3-pin XLR cable, and they’re DMX compatible, each offering 4 different DMX channel operational modes (5, 7, 14 and 192 channels for the LED Pixel 4C; 5, 7, 32 and 480 channels for the LED Pixel 10C). The LED Pixel 4C and LED Pixel 10C are also compatible with the ADJ LED RC wireless remote (sold separately) for convenient cordless control. “There’s really no end to what you can do with the LED Pixel Tube 360. We believe that once an entertainer or establishment adds this RGB color-changing tube to their lighting repertoire, they’ll keep finding new ways to use it – and wonder how they ever did without it!” said Alfred Gonzales, national sales manager for ADJ Products. “The LED Pixel Tube 360 makes it easy to create the kinds of professional cutting-edge designs you’re seeing everywhere today -- from world-class clubs and architectural installations, to concert tours and TV productions.” Lightweight and easy to handle and transport, each LED Pixel Tube 360 unit weighs only 2 lbs./ 0.5 kg and measures 39.5”L x 2”W x 2”H / 1000 x 50 x 50mm. Each individual LED Pixel Tube carries an MSRP of just $139.95. The LED Pixel 4C driver/controller weighs 5 lbs./ 2 kg, and measures 10.25”L x 8”W x 3.25”H/ 259 x 200 x 80mm. The LED Pixel 10C driver/controller weighs 10 lbs./ 4.2 kg, and measures 12.75”L x 11.25”W x 3.25”H/ 318 x 280 x 80mm. Both controllers come with a built-in reversible hanging/truss bracket, and feature multi-voltage operation: AC100-240V, 50/60 Hz. The MSRP of the LED Pixel 4C is $159.95. The MSRP of the LED Pixel 10C is $349.95. In addition to selling the tubes and controllers individually, ADJ is offering a complete ready-to-go system, the LED Pixel Tube 360 Sys, consisting of 4 x tubes, 1 x LED Pixel 4C controller and all required cables. The MSRP of the LED Pixel Tube 360 Sys is $699.95. For more information Contact ADJ Products, LLC: U.S. Office - Tel: 800-322-6337/+1-323-582-2650 • Web: www.adj.com

RockLoops is a 2.7Gb of Rock guitar loops in wav format. Amped and Dry guitar loops for your favorite amp simulator. Arpeggios, Licks, Riffs, Strums, Power chords, Styles, Noises. Some of them are recorded in different keys. 100 and 120 BPM. OS: Mac OSX, Windows XP Sample Formats: Wav Price FREE RockLoops is available here: http://www.pettinhouse.com/html/download.html

'Future Progressive House Vol 2' is the second installment in this best-selling series from The Madison and Producer Loops, full of hard-hitting, melody driven House Construction Kits. Stacked with killer chord progressions and infectious top lines, this astoundingly well produced pack will make the perfect addition to your Producer Loops collection. The "Future Progressive House" series is back again with style and power, bringing you five fully mixed and mastered Construction Kits, produced to the highest standards and ready to inspire you to create your next House hit. You'll find everything from wobble basses and buzzing synth leads to lush pads, compressed pianos and dizzying arpeggios, all underpinned by powerful and solid drum beats. Add to this a selection of risers, uplifters and killer drops and you've got all the ingredients necessary to construct countless floor fillers. The Madison boasts a distinctive production style, recognisable by his trademark delicate melodies, vocal glitches and unapologetic, cone-trembling basslines. By experimenting with state-of-the-art production techniques, while combining the genre's signature elements, he has created a versatile collection of Kits sure to become a staple in any Progressive producer's arsenal. The possibilities don't just stop at House music. Mix and match these key/tempo tagged loops with any number of Producer Loops libraries and create your own unique sound. 'Future Progressive House Vol 2' comes in multiple formats with some great features designed for the discerning producer. Read on to find out more. MIDI Files Included: Like so many other Producer Loops products, 'Future Progressive House Vol 2' includes MIDI files for the majority of musical phrases heard in each Kit, allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack. Advantages of MIDI: While the supplied ACID/Apple Loops/REX content is 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. Dry/Wet Loops: For users looking to simply drag and drop, the 'wet' files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. But for producers looking to create their own effects mix, 'dry' loops are also included. Don't like the wet loops? No problem, add your own effects. 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. About The Producer: Hailing from the Ukraine, a country that continues to emerge with new production talents, Stanislav Nozdrachov or The Madison as you may know him, has leapt to fame, enjoying consistent Beatport Top 100 chart placements and recent success on labels such as Armada, Enhanced and Infrasonic. He has gone on to remix for high profile artists, such as Matt Darey, Tritonal, Susana, Ana Criado, Dennis Sheperd, and many more. Product Specifications: • 5 Construction Kits • 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: Future Progressive House Vol 2 is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £29.95 / 34,70 EUR / $39.09 USD. More information is available at: http://www.producerloops.com

STOW, OH, February 5, 2013 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, is debuting its AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser Microphone. Equipped with a USB output, this microphone is designed for digitally capturing music or any acoustic audio source employing users’ favorite recording software. The AT2020USB+ offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility perfect for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting and voiceover use. The AT2020USB+ features a built-in headphone jack with volume control that allows users to directly monitor their microphone signal in real time, and a built-in high-output internal headphone amplifier that delivers superior clarity. The microphone also offers mix control that can blend the microphone’s signal with pre-recorded audio (perfect for DJ/karaoke use). The unit’s cardioid pickup pattern delivers excellent off-axis rejection, while its A/D converter, with a 16-bit 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate, ensures extremely articulate sound reproduction. The microphone is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000, and Mac OS X. It is powered from a USB Bus and includes a tripod desk stand, stand mount, USB cable and soft protective carrying pouch. The AT2020USB+ will be available February 2013 with a U.S. MSRP of $279.00. For more information, please visit www.audio-technica.com

With the popularity of the SansAmp Character Series VT Bass pedals, Tech 21 received numerous requests for DI and rackmount versions. Being the kind of company that truly listens to its clientele and recognizing the natural progression of the line, Tech 21 responded. The VT Bass DI pedal has been configured to incorporate a Blend control to adjust the amount and balance of direct instrument signal with the SansAmp circuitry, and a Bite switch to add a treble boost and tighten up the bass sound. It also features three outputs --1/4-inch, XLR and Parallel-- for multiple stage and studio applications. The VT Bass Rack also includes a Blend control, and features an XLR Output Level control for optimum performance with PA systems, Effect Loop with a Mix 50/50 switch for parallel or series operation, XLR output with selectable levels, and a buffered direct XLR output to provide a dry signal. Both DI and Rack versions, as well as the original VT Bass and VT Bass Deluxe, deliver sounds from the early ‘60s to classic super valve to modern day mega crunch. Its unique Character control transports you through decades of legendary bass tones by just turning a knob. All VT Bass Series formats feature 100\% analog signal path for warm, organic tones, and 3-band active EQ. Manufactured in the U.S.A. Contact Tech 21 USA, Inc., 790 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07012. Tel: 973-777-6996. Fax: 973-777-9899. E-mail: info@tech21nyc.com. Website: www.tech21nyc.com

The Formula 21 is an exclusive vacuum tube bass pre-amp, housed in an elegant, solid mahogany cabinet with a cherry finish. Less than a dozen are scheduled to be made and are only available directly through Tech 21’s Private Stock division. Andrew Barta, president of Tech 21 and inventor of the SansAmp, challenged himself to build a SansAmp Bass Driver --the old-school way, with tubes. Although no stranger to working with tube amps, it was an interesting and ambitious project because certain tasks had to be accomplished in completely different ways. The result is a lightweight, tube-driven pre-amp that gives you the flexibility to choose the power amp and wattage that best suits your needs. The Formula 21 features all-tube circuitry with four 12AX7, low noise, hand-selected tubes. Controls include 3-band EQ, Presence, Drive, Character and a Bright switch. There is a 1megOhm input, 1/4-inch output and switchable XLR output. The Formula 21 is hand-built, tested and tweaked at Tech 21’s factory in the United States. Tech 21 USA, Inc., 790 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07012. Tel: 973-777-6996. Fax: 973-777-9899. E-mail: info@tech21nyc.com. Website: www.tech21nyc.com

Considered a staple in professional recording studios, the SansAmp PSA has been used on major releases and worldwide tours by such artists as Muse, Rammstein, Paul Stanley, John Entwistle, Billy Gibbons, Shavo Odadjian, Serj Tankian, Tony Campos, Chris Broderick and Justin Meldal-Johnsen. Turning 20 is a powerful testament to the unusual longevity of the SansAmp PSA. To commemorate the anniversary, Tech 21 is issuing a limited quantity with a copper anodized faceplate. In a time of every-other-month upgrades, the SansAmp PSA has been modified only once in 20 years, and primarily to add hardware features. Combining a warm, all-analog signal path with digital recall, it offers 49 factory presets of the most recognized vintage and modern tube amp sounds for guitar and bass, and 77 user-definable locations. The exceptionally versatile SansAmp PSA can be used for multiple applications and instruments, including horns, vocals and drums. A Universal Output Section enables the signal to be compatible with full range systems as well as guitar/bass speaker cabinets. With the SansAmp PSA, you can record direct to tape, as well as warm up existing tracks in mixdowns. For live applications, it can be used as a pre-amp, “monster direct box” to P.A. system, and as an outboard processor. The SansAmp PSA is very simple to operate. To program, you just tweak the knobs and save. Parameters are adjusted in real time with traditional analog potentiometers and then the digital memory stores the positions of the pots. With 256 incremental steps, each rotary control increases and decreases in a smooth linear fashion. Manufactured in the U.S.A. Contact Tech 21 USA, Inc., 790 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07012. Tel: 973-777-6996. Fax: 973-777-9899. E-mail: info@tech21nyc.com. Website: www.tech21nyc.com.

Tech 21 is issuing a deluxe version of their popular Blonde pedal from the SansAmp Character Series through their Private Stock division. Last year, a deluxe version of their Liverpool pedal sold out quicker than anticipated, and caused a flurry of requests to create a Blonde Deluxe next. Quantities are extremely limited and will be available directly through Tech 21 only. The SansAmp Blonde Deluxe features a combination of an all-analog signal path and convenient digital recall. Super simple to operate, changes can easily be made on the fly. You just turn the knobs to a setting you like, double click on a footswitch and it’s saved in that channel. You can tailor and program any six sounds, from sparkly clean to lead boosted tones. The Character control gives you the ability to travel from the ‘50s Fullerton through the tweed, blonde, blackface, and silverface family of amp styles. Dual inputs allow you to have two instruments on-line and ready to go. With 6 program locations, you can create three custom tones for each input or use all six for a single instrument. There are four independent, pop-free footswitch actuators and the same controls as its sibling --Drive, Character, Low, Mid, High and Level. The SansAmp Blonde Deluxe can be used as a pre-amp or stomp box with any amp/combo, power amp and speaker cabinet, or direct into any mixing console. There’s a 1/4-inch instrument level input, as well as 1/4” and XLR outputs with selectable levels, and an effects loop. The SansAmp Blonde Deluxe is phantom power operable, or utilizes an optional 9V DC power supply (Tech 21 Model #DC2), or 9V battery. Manufactured in the U.S.A. Tech 21 USA, Inc., 790 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07012. Tel: 973-777-6996. Fax: 973-777-9899. E-mail: info@tech21nyc.com. Website: www.tech21nyc.com

Vancouver BC - Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the StageBug SB-1, an ultra-compact direct box designed to fit inside the string pocket of a guitar case! Radial Sales Manager Roc Bubel explains: "Radial already makes more types of direct boxes than any other manufacturer. So adding another model to our line up is not something we would do unless we had good reason. In this case, it really came down to getting inside the case! Today, more and more musicians are traveling light in order to keep costs down. This is particularly important since airlines are now charging for extra baggage. The other reality is that most venues or clubs tend to have low-end DI boxes that do not sound very good. So more musicians are now equipping themselves with their own DI to ensure they can deliver as good a quality signal as possible to the PA system. We combined these two 'needs' to create the StageBug SB-1... the most compact yet high performance Radial DI ever!" Designed primarily for acoustic guitars, the StageBug SB-1 is an ultra compact active direct box that measures less than 2" wide x 3.85" long x and only 1.3" high. (5.1 cm x 9.8 cm x 3.3 cm) and is powered using standard 48V phantom power. It features a standard ¼" hi-Z instrument input, a low-Z balanced output to feed the PA system, plus a tuner output that works double duty as a thru connection to feed the artist's on-stage amp. All connectors feature glass-filled nylon construction and nickel-silver contacts for long life without failure. Through-hole parts are employed throughout for optimal signal transfer. This is combined with a full ground plane to reduce noise. Performance is spectacular with a ruler flat response from 20Hz to 20kHz while being able to handle extreme dynamics without flinching. It is also equipped with a -15dB pad to handle high output active instruments and a 180°polarity reverse to help tame hot-spots on stage and eliminate resonant feedback. Bubel continues: "The StageBug SB-1 is plug & play easy to use. Connect your acoustic guitar, plug into the PA system and you are set to go. The StageBug SB-1 sounds amazing! Way bigger than the small size would lead you to believe." The StageBug SB-1 is now shipping. For more information on the StageBug SB-1

On-Stage-Stands, the leader in innovative accessories for the working musician, is proud to introduce the new MS7201QTR Quarter-Turn Round Base Microphone Stand. Adopting the same technology found on the MS7625B and the MS7625PG, the MS7201QTR was designed to aid in set-up and tear down, a decidedly tasking feat. The round base stand has been an industry favorite for decades, and has remained virtually unchanged since it was first designed. Weighted bases are preferred over tripods because of their stability and small footprint, yet folding tripods are a more common sight in portable systems because they setup faster than their threaded counterparts. The introduction of On-Stage Stands MS7625B Hex-Base Quarter-Turn stand offered musicians their first chance to combine the setup ease of a tripod with all the advantages of a weighted base, but we heard the clamor for a round-base version. On-Stage Stands therefore designed the MS7201QTR. The MS7201QTR has the look and functionality of the classic round base microphone stand with the instant threadless quarter-turn end. The threadless end mates with a unique J-slot in the familiar round base of the MS7201QTR. In one swift motion, the user only needs to push down and rotate the shaft ¼- turn clockwise to lock, or push down and rotate ¼-turn counter-clockwise to remove. With the MS7201QTR, stripped threading is a thing of the past. What's more, the sheer convenience of the design means users who prefer weighted stands, yet opt for tripods to save setup/tear down time, can now setup a quality weighted base stands instantly. The 10” round base is constructed from sand-cast steel for strength. Six rubber feet on the underside of the base keep the stand stable. A die-cast steel mid-point clutch effortlessly allows height adjustments from 34” to 60”. The entire stand sports a scratch-resistant finish and is built to last gig after gig. The MS7201QTR is priced at $49.99 (List), 29.95 (MAP), and will be shown for the first time at Winter NAMM. It is slated to ship to dealers in March 2013. Be sure to visit Booth # 5940 to test drive the MS7201QTR.

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, January 28, 2013 — Waves Audio’s new IR-Live Convolution Reverb, customized for live sound use, is now available. Like its predecessor, the acclaimed IR1, the IR-Live is convolution-based, using sound samples called “impulse responses” (or IRs for short.) Featuring a simple and intuitive interface, IR-Live is compatible with Waves MultiRack Native and SoundGrid® platforms, as well as all of IR1's acclaimed impulse responses, including those of world famous venues such as Wembley Stadium, CBGB’s and the Grand Ole Opry. In addition, IR-Live includes samples of the world’s best-sounding hardware reverb units. With IR-Live, FOH/live sound engineers now have virtual access to the magic of convolution-based reverb. Waves’ IR-Live Convolution Reverb is now available with a U.S. MSRP of $250.00 and a special introductory price of $99.00. Visit www.waves.com and www.waveslive.com for more information.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, FEBRUARY 4, 2013 – Auralex® Acoustics, Inc., the world’s leading brand of acoustical treatments and currently celebrating its 35th anniversary, is now shipping its HoverMat™ Isolation Platform. The HoverMat is a sturdy, slip-resistant drummers’ mat that improves acoustical isolation and clarifies drum tone. Like Auralex’s critically acclaimed HoverDeck™ Isolation Riser, the HoverMat isolates a drum set from the floor or a hollow stage, reducing coloration from floor resonance by decoupling the drum kit, thereby resulting in a tighter, more pure sound for both studio and live applications. The HoverMat and HoverDeck can also be used in combination for extra isolation. The HoverMat comes as a 4'x6' section of Auralex’s acclaimed sound-deadening SheetBlok™ sound barrier material, covered with charcoal gray Ozite-type, commercial-grade, road-ready carpet, and is ideal for musicians on the go, worship groups, live performance venues, or anywhere a drum kit needs additional isolation. The result is a tighter, more focused and pure drum sound night-in and night-out. The HoverMat can be rolled up after any performance or session, and the included heavy-duty cinch sack makes transport a breeze. Features and Highlights: 6’ width x 4’ depth; ¼” thickness Non-slip surface holds drums and hardware in place Provides acoustical isolation Weighs 28 lbs - cinch sack with shoulder strap included Great for drummers and keyboard players alike Fabricated with industry-leading Auralex SheetBlok™ For more information, please visit www.auralex.com. Photo Files: HoverMat\_with\_DrumSet.JPG About Auralex® Acoustics, Inc. Located in Indianapolis, Auralex® Acoustics was founded in 1977 with a mission to provide top-performing acoustical treatment products at the best possible value. Since then, thousands of satisfied Auralex customers have experienced improved acoustics, expert advice and exceptional customer service. Auralex products enjoy widespread use among prominent artists, producers, engineers, corporations, celebrities and government agencies worldwide. Auralex Acoustics has become the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions and continues to enjoy rapid growth through an international network of authorized dealers. Visit the Auralex Web site at www.auralex.com. Auralex can be reached via email at auralexinfo@auralex.com or by calling 1-800-959-3343

February 4, 2013 – IK Multimedia – the leader in mobile music-creation apps and accessories for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – is proud to introduce Loop Drummer, a high-quality drum module that’s included in the new AmpliTube 2.9, the latest version of IK’s hugely popular, real-time guitar-and-bass multiFX-processing and recording app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The programmable, loop-based drum section lets users easily create custom drum tracks and sync them seamlessly to the AmpliTube recorder. With Loop Drummer available inside of AmpliTube, users can jam and practice over single loops or entire drum sequences, or they can compose a full-length drum track (with intro, groove variations, fills, and ending) to be used as a start-up rhythmic base for recording full multitrack compositions on the AmpliTube recorder. All of this can be done inside the app. Loop Drummer sports over 500 loops, which are available in a variety of popular styles including Rock, Blues, Country, Metal, Funk, and more. Loops are grouped in “Style Packs” containing up to 64 different loops for each of the available styles, which are organized in 8 “songs” with 8 loops each, including intros, outros, fills, and alternate parts. Loop Drummer's powerful and unique Remix feature allows the production of an entire drum track with a single tap, using an intelligent algorithm that sequences the loops, structuring a song as a producer would do. At each tap on the Remix button, a new track is generated. This allows for the creation of endless­­­ inspiring grooves for jamming, practicing, or for use in composition. Alternatively a drum part of any length can be produced by dragging loops into the timeline. Any of the loops can also be customized with the Cymbal button, which sets a crash on the downbeat. A Tap Tempo button is also available for easily changing loop tempos, and the module is equipped with a high-quality time-stretching algorithm that automatically processes the loops when the tempo is changed. As a result, the loops are usable at a wide range of tempos with no effect on quality. Loop Drummer has its own built-in mixer controls, with a cool circular volume control that allows for adjusting the overall drum level, independent of the recorder's volume, and also functions as a reverb send. In addition to Loop Drummer, the new AmpliTube 2.9 adds a handy new feature to the recorder, a pre-roll function that can be turned on and off. The pre-roll gives the musician who’s recording two measures to lock in on the groove before recording starts, making it easy to play in tempo from the very first beat. Pricing and Availability AmpliTube 2.9 is available for $19.99 from the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at AppStore.com. The AmpliTube App includes Loop Drummer with a free set of 8 loops from the Rock style pack. Eight additional Style Packs (each containing 64 loops) can be obtained via In-App Purchase for $3.99 each. The complete collection is available in the All Style Pack bundle, which sells at the discounted price of only $14.99. For more information, please visit: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/loopdrummer

LOS ANGELES, CA, February 4th, 2013 — Jammit®, the leading music platform for jamming with original multi-track master recordings, announces new features that enable users to video capture their individual performances of songs from top artists, such as Boston, Rush, and Grateful Dead, and upload them directly to YouTube and Facebook to share with the world. This free update is available to all Jammit users for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Windows platforms. Jammit’s platform allows musicians of all skill levels to isolate an instrument from the original master recording in order to learn individual parts for guitar, drum, bass, keyboards, or vocals and play along with their favorite bands. Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of the iconic band, Boston, comments, “Jammit proved to be an essential tool when I was rehearsing for the Boston 2012 summer tour.” Jammit also unveils two new features to improve and enhance the user experience, including a proprietary guitar tuner integrated into the software that automatically calibrates to the specific tuning each isolated track requires. Unlike other hardware and software tuners, Jammit’s advanced detection technology eliminates the “jumpy needle effect” (caused by pitch overtones) making tuning faster and easier. In addition, the music platform now includes a selectable input pad for idevice users who record loudly, such as drummers. Created by renowned, multi-platinum music producer Scott Humphrey (Motley Crüe, Rob Zombie, Ozzy Osbourne), Jammit is the definitive music platform that combines original isolated tracks with scrolling notation. This not only allows users to improve their playing, but also experience music from the perspective of those who originally created it. Find out more at www.jammit.com

Edmeston, NY - January 31, 2013 - As the 56th Grammy Awards show approaches, multi-award-winning hardware manufacturer Dangerous Music is offering congratulations to several of their users who have Grammy® nominated projects for 2012. This year, nominated projects recorded, mixed or mastered utilizing Dangerous gear include artists such as Tom Waits recorded and mixed by Karl Derfler, Marilyn Manson co-produced by Chris Vrenna, The Roots, Lupe Fiasco, Elle Varner and John Legend with Ludacris mastered by Dave Kutch, Little Big Town, TobyMac, Matthew West, Kari Jobe, and Brit Nicole mixed by F. Reid Shippen, Kenny Garrett mixed by Todd Whitelock, and 2 Chainz mastered by Glenn Schick. The Grammy Awards are to be televised live February 10, 2013 on CBS. Dangerous Music is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of pro audio hardware for recording, mastering, mixing and post-production facilities. Its products have won numerous awards including Technical Excellence & Creativity, Editor's Choice, and AES Best of Show, among many others. The Company designs and builds products that are indispensable to any DAW-based recording environment, bridging the gap between the analog and digital worlds of music production. Over a decade ago, Dangerous Music introduced the Dangerous 2-Bus analog summing mixer, an innovation that went on to define the product category of 'analog summing devices' and ushered in the concept of "out-of-the-box" hybrid mixing. Dave Kutch, Grammy-winning mastering engineer based in New York, states, "Dangerous Music gear acts as the transparent heart of my current mastering room, and as The Mastering Palace expands in 2013 it will again handle the signal routing and monitoring in ALL of my new mastering studios." This year four of the many projects Kutch worked on are nominated for a Grammy: Elle Varner's composition "Refill" for Best R&B Song, John Legend featuring Ludacris for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration on "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)," The Roots album 'Undun' for Best Rap Album, and Lupe Fiasco for Best Rap Album, 'Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1.' Kutch utilizes the Dangerous Music Master, Monitor and BAX EQ. Producer and engineer Karl Derfler, who owns the Dangerous Monitor ST controller, engineered Tom Waits' latest release 'Bad as Me' which is nominated for Best Alternative Music Album. "The Dangerous Monitor ST is the essential piece of gear in my arsenal. I couldn't work without it. I know that I'm hearing an accurate representation of the system output, and the headphone output is the best I've ever heard," says Derfler, an 8-time Grammy nominee. Chris Vrenna, who's own Tweaker record was recently released 'Call The Time Eternity' (Metropolis), was the co-producer on Marilyn Manson's latest album 'Born Villain,' the track "No Reflection" is nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance. Vrenna used his Dangerous gear during the production process on the Manson project. In his Treehouse of Terror studio setup, Vrenna explains, "The Dangerous D-Box is the heart of my studio, it's made all the difference having good monitoring control. I use the summing in the D-Box too, along with a Dangerous 2-Bus LT for a total of 24-channels of analog summing. The Dangerous summing makes a huge difference in the sound." Engineer Glenn Schick mastered the album from 2 Chainz, 'Based on a T.R.U. Story,' and is up for a Best Rap Album Grammy nomination. "I used the Bax EQs all over the 2 Chainz album. It really does great stuff on a mix. And getting signal through my Dangerous Master and Monitor sure make it easier to make those judgment calls. I depend on it," says Schick. The 2 Chainz album is certified Gold, and hit #1 on the Billboard top 200. Engineer F. Reid Shippen mixed a lot of artists that are up for a Grammy including Little Big Town for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, and, in the same category of Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, he has mixed four different artists: TobyMac, Matthew West, Kari Jobe, and Brit Nicole. Shippen talks about his Dangerous setup, "All of my monitoring goes through the Dangerous Monitor ST and DAC ST, and in my opinion every studio should have one of these. I always want to listen to a good clean monitor section like the ST." Shippen also uses the Dangerous 2-Bus for certain aspects of his summing, "I tried every single summing box, and chose the Dangerous 2-Bus. It's made by [Dangerous Music electronics designer] Chris Muth, I really respect his work. I know that I can walk into Greg Calbi's mastering room at Sterling Sound and there would be Dangerous gear in the rack - that gives me a lot of confidence. If it's good enough for Ted Jensen and Greg Calbi, it's good enough for anybody." Grammy Award-winning engineer Todd Whitelock mixed legendary saxophonist Kenny Garrett's current release and Grammy Nominated album 'Seeds From The Underground' (Mack Avenue Records) at Valvetone Recording/ Flux Studios, NYC using a host of Dangerous Music equipment. Valvetone Recording's owner Damon Whittemore, in partnership with Flux Studios owner Fabrice Dupont, have installed the entire line of Dangerous Music gear which Whitelock regularly employs in all of his mixing there. For Seeds he utilized the Dangerous Music Mixer, 2-Bus, Master, DAC-ST and Monitor ST to achieve the high definition sound. "I've come to rely on the transparency and fidelity of the Dangerous Music equipment," says Whitelock, "especially the combo of DAC-ST and the Monitor ST for monitor control, speaker switching and the headphone amp. I used to be a large format console mixer for years, both analog and digital, but now I'm loving all the headroom, spaciousness, and particularly the bottom end I'm getting out of these Dangerous devices. I'm a huge fan." In addition to Seeds From The Underground being nominated for Best Instrumental Jazz Album, Kenny Garrett's solo on the album's track "J. Mac" is nominated for Best Improvised Jazz Solo. The Dangerous Monitor ST controller is a key piece of gear in two of New York's Stadiumred studios. In Studio A, production work was done on Drake's album 'Take Care' and is nominated for Best Rap Album, while Elle Varner's song "Refill" which is nominated for Best R&B song was worked on in Studio C4. Stadiumred also utilizes the Dangerous D-Box and Dangerous BAX EQ within their studio complex. Visit the Grammy Awards website to see all the nominees: http://www.grammy.com/nominees For more information on some of the engineers, producers and studios who have worked on these Grammy nominated projects, visit: The Mastering Palace: http://themasteringpalace.com F. Reid Shippen: http://www.robotlemon.com Chris Vrenna: http://tweaker.net Glenn Schick Mastering: http://www.gsmastering.com Stadiumred: http://www.stadiumredny.com Dangerous Music Products Key products from Dangerous Music, Inc., include the Dangerous 2-Bus and 2-Bus LT, Dangerous Monitor ST-SR and its Additional Switching System expansion units including the DAC ST, Dangerous D-Box, Dangerous Master, Dangerous Liaison, Dangerous Monitor and Dangerous Bax EQ. For more information on Dangerous Music visit http://www.dangerousmusic.com phone 607-965-8011 or email: info@dangerousmusic.com All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Description and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The Bandura is the national instrument of Ukraine. We have sampled a 55-string Bandura made by the Chernihiv factory in the -1980ties. Playing styles included in the library are: Solo (4 velocity layers, 6 round robin layers) Trio ( 4 velocity layers 2 round robin layers, based upon the same samples as "Solo" with 3 samples per note) FX1-3 (178 sound effects created with the instrument) The tonal range of the instrument is A0-D#5, mapped from A1-D#6 in the keyboard. All samples were recorded at 24 bits, and 44.1 Sample rate. The SampleSet contains 1315 mono WAV samples mapped as 9 programs for Kontakt 2 and above, 1 scripted program for Kontakt v.3-5, and 10 programs for EXS24. The total size of the library uncompressed is 2GB. All formats are included when you buy Ukrainian Bandura so you can download whatever format you like or all of them. Full version of Kontakt is required, this library does NOT work with the free Kontakt Player! Ukrainian Bandura costs $69 (+$11 if you want it on DVD). Visit www.precisionsound.net for more details and to listen to demos.

RØDE Microphones today announced a strategic alliance with UK-based audio accessory maker Rycote into a wide range of microphones and accessories, commencing with its popular VideoMic on-camera microphone. Rycote’s Lyre is a non-elasticated suspension structure composed of a hard-wearing thermoplastic, and is markedly more effective at acoustically decoupling microphones from unwanted vibrations, handling and cable-borne noise than elasticated suspensions. Remaining effective at a wide range of temperatures between -35 and +40°C, the Lyre is virtually indestructible. It will never wear out, sag, snap or require any rethreading to maintain its effectiveness. Under the details of the agreement, RØDE will have access to implement the Lyre suspension element across a wide range of microphones and accessories, on both an external and internal level. “The Rycote Lyre is absolutely the world’s best microphone shock-mounting solution,” Peter Freedman, RØDE’s President and Founder, explained. “Working closely with Rycote is an incredible opportunity for both companies to push the boundaries of product innovation and extend our reach into the consumer and professional audio markets.” “Our core strategy has always been the design and production of performance-enhancing products for the professional microphone user,” Rycote’s Managing Director, Simon Davies, added. “When the opportunity arose to work closely with one of the most respected microphone manufacturers in the world, we welcomed it. We are looking forward to working with RØDE for many years, helping to provide their customers with the best microphone suspension technology available.” The RØDE VideoMic with Lyre onboard marks the debut product of the RØDE Rycote relationship. Its new form factor using the integrated Lyre suspension, gives the microphone a lower profile and also features an upgraded all metal cold-shoe mount for increased rigidity. “This is a great example of how RØDE is planning to push innovation with the Lyre technology, integrating the suspension with the body of the microphone itself to provide unparalleled isolation” Mr Freedman continued. “This is the first of many exciting products from RØDE featuring Lyre onboard, that will combine our expertise in product design and manufacturing to bring industry-leading products to market at the excellent value that RØDE is famous for.” The VideoMic featuring Rycote Lyre suspension is shipping to authorised RØDE retailers worldwide this month. For more information please visit www.rodemic.com/videomic.

The One is the easiest and the most convenient way for musicians to process their recordings. It features several options to choose from and only a single knob to implement them - that's it. There's no confusing technical terminology. Users only need to choose their goal and spin that single dial to get the desired result. It might seem that The One makes it way too easy for musicians to achieve their sonic goals. At first glance, it might seem that this is some lightweight tone control or simply some cobbled together processors. But behind this simple knob are years of research from many pro engineers, taking some complex algorithms and effects chains and putting them at user's fingertips. Sound Magic has summed up thousands of individual mixing pathways, modeled them, developed several universal algorithms, then translated them into the language of musician. Users won't find any complicated technical terms when using The One. Instead, Sound Magic has used words like "wetter", "brighter", "stronger" and so on. Changes since Version 1.1 Improved Sound Quality on Wetter effect Fixes possible crash on some AMD system Better GUI Many minor changes For more information, downloading demo version, please visit http://www.supremepiano.com/product/knob.html

Headphones feature striking design, built-in DJ switch, and mind-blowing sound. Solus – Latin for “Be Yourself” Crafted with adjustable headband and padded earcups to deliver the utmost in comfort Sports a built-in DJ switch allowing users to switch between stereo and DJ sound to experience impressive music sounds in either or both ears Equipped with braided cord for a convenient and tangle free traveling experience Available in a dual black/red design Available at: Select International Retailers Price: $99.99 Website: www.wickedaudio.com

Future Loops has just released "Mosh - Punk Drums", a collection of Punk Drum Loops & Fills. "Mosh - Punk Drums" includes high-energy drum patterns that were specially recorded for Punk but also fit Rock, Alternative and any track that needs intense and striking rhythms. The Drum Loops and Fills in "Mosh - Punk Drums" are at the 170BPM tempo and are suitable for the various parts of a track: from Intros and Verses to Transitions, Breakdowns or Endings. This sample library features over 500 Loops and is available in WAV & REX format. For more information and demos check out Future Loops' website at: http://futureloops.com/product-moshpunkdrums.php

STOW, OH, January 31, 2013 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, has expanded its role as sponsor of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, a non-profit state-of-the-art mobile recording and multimedia studio. For several years, A-T has served as the Bus’s microphone sponsor, and they now also serve as headphone sponsor, supplying ATH-M40fs Precision Studiophones and ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones to be used by the Bus’s patrons. The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus travels around the U.S. throughout the year. Outfitted with traditional musical instruments as well as high-tech professional audio and video gear, the Bus has provided free hands-on programs since 1998 for hundreds of high schools, colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs, music festivals, concerts, conferences and community organizations. Jeff Sobel, John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Chief Engineer, stated, “The Lennon Bus demands a lot from its equipment. The ATH-M50’s have exceptional accuracy for critical listening and the power and isolation needed for tracking. But equally important: they're built tough. Each year we record over a thousand enthusiastic kids and host thousands more in our public hands-on demo tents, and Audio-Technica's are the only headphones that have endured this daily abuse without failing.” “It was an easy decision to expand our commitment to the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and Songwriting Contest,” said Gary Boss, Audio-Technica Marketing Director. “It has been extremely rewarding to work with them, as A-T shares the Bus’s goal of getting more young people involved in making music.” ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica’s flagship ATH-M50 professional studio monitor headphones (MSRP US $199.00) provide an exceptionally natural response for professional monitoring and mixing. The headphones feature a closed-back, collapsible design with 45 mm neodymium drivers, circumaural ear pieces (180° swivel) and luxuriously padded ear cushions. Color options: black with coiled cable (ATH-M50); black with straight cable (ATH-M50s); white with coiled cable (ATH-M50WH). ATH-M40fs Precision Studiophones Audio-Technica’s ATH-M40fs precision studiophones (MSRP US $150.00) offer a flat, extended frequency response for professional studio monitoring. Superior components provide very high SPL capabilities while maintaining exceptional clarity of sound. Exterior design features include sturdy strain-relief cable and comfortable circumaural earpieces that can be rotated 180° for one-ear monitoring. About the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus (www.lennonbus.org) The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit state-of-the-art mobile Pro Audio and HD video recording facility that provides hands-on experiences for students of all ages. In its 16th year of touring, the venture is proud of its fully professional bus and its studios, which boast the latest audio and video technology, gear and products. The concept began as an offshoot of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, which is dedicated to providing opportunities for both professional and amateur songwriters around the world. The Bus travels across the U.S. and Canada year-round, providing free tours and workshops at schools, retailers, festivals, on tours with headlining artists, and at major industry conferences. The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is made possible by an agreement with Yoko Ono Lennon. For more information, please visit www.lennonbus.org, www.jlsc.com and www.audio-technica.com

CHAUVET® DJ continues to lead the wireless LED revolution with the addition of four new Freedom™ wash lights: Freedom™ Strip Mini RGBA, Freedom™ Par RGBA, Freedom™ Par Quad-5 and Freedom™ Strip Mini Quad-5. Discreet and lightweight, they give plenty of flexibility to the entertainer on the go, with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that runs for up to 20 continuous hours, an IRC remote for easy point-and-shoot wireless control and a built in D-Fi™ transceiver for wireless DMX communications. In addition to the standard black housing, Freedom™ Par Quad-5 is available in a white casing which makes it ideally suited for wedding venues. Also new and cable-free are the battery-operated and highly mobile EZrail™ RGBA and EZpar™ 64 RGBA. EZrail™ RGBA is a linear wash light fitted with 160 RGBA LEDs and controllable in up to four sections. EZpar™ 64 RGBA has 180 RGBA LEDs and is available with a black or white casing to blend in to any environment. Both also come with a free IRC point-and-shoot remote controller. The new BEAMbar™ joins the CHAUVET® DJ line of products with a 4-degree beam angle to emit narrow, razor-sharp beams of white light for crisp visual effects. Fitted with five, 6-watt white LEDs, it includes full pixel control to easily create eye-catching sweeps, animations and runway effects. Or, to build a massive matrix, combine several units using the CBB-6 mounting bracket. Joining the acclaimed Intimidator™ line, Intimidator™ Spot Duo combines two independently controllable moving heads on a bar that is easy to rig on a truss or mount on a tripod. This dynamic duo features independent color and gobo wheels for a variety of projections and mid-air effects. Also new to the series is the ultra-bright Intimidator™ Spot LED 450, with a commanding output from three white, 60-watt LEDs and remarkably sharp optics. This feature-packed moving head includes a motorized focus to project crisp, rotating gobos, a rotating, 3-facet prism to split the beam and cover even larger areas and easily interchangeable gobos for custom looks. The new Core™ series, which includes Core™ 3x3 and Core™ 3x1, combines a pixel-mapping effect, blinder effect and a powerful LED wash into one fixture for the ultimate in eye candy. Powered by individually controllable tri- color (RGB) LEDs with chip-on-board technology, it utilizes a unique reflector cup to produce large pixels of light and create intriguing sweeping and chasing effects. CHAUVET® DJ offers two mobile trussing solutions to hang backdrops or rig lights and achieve a professional look in minutes. TRUSST® Arch Kit and TRUSST® Goal Post Kit are lightweight, non-corrosive and travel-ready trussing kits that assemble and tear down quickly, thanks to numbered sections. Custom-designed VIP Gear Bags to carry the kits on the road are also available. The 20-by-30 foot CHAUVET® DJ booth (#501) will be constructed using nearly 150 pieces of TRUSST® — the rugged, easy-to-use trussing system backed by Chauvet.

Headbangers - Metal Guitars was recorded live in a wide variety of tempos (from 90 BPM to 340 BPM ) and features both Lead and Rhythm guitars . The Rhythm varies from power chords to palm mutes or fast guitar pickings and the Leads feature striking and intricate solos , arpeggios and riffs - all ready to give you the special Headbanger treatment! Loops in Headbangers - Metal Guitars cover different moods and styles and all sounds are heavily amped up and ready to destroy with maximum impact - just as you like them! This professional library of distorted metal guitars loops can inspire you to create entire tracks around them or to use them as powerful add-ons for an instant energy and drive boost! Inside Headbangers - Metal Guitars you will find: 384 WAV Loops 229 Rhythm Guitar Loops 155 Lead Guitar Loops Tempos: 90 Bpm, 105 Bpm, 140 Bpm, 170 Bpm, 180 Bpm, 200 Bpm, 340 Bpm All Loops 100\% Royalty-Free! If you're looking for a serious collection of Metal Guitars loops then it's time to grab Headbangers - Metal Guitars! Click here for more info.