Jon Chappell

Future Loops has just released Boom Bap - Dark Kits, a collection of Hip Hop construction kits that bring back the raw and oldschool flavour of Boom Bap. Boom Bap - Dark Kits is set at the 90Bpm tempo and with each construction kit you get separate instrument tracks that enable full mixing control: Full Drum Loops, all the Drum Loops Elements (such as Kick, Snares, Hats, Claps), Drum One Shots, Synths, FX, Melodic loops, Bass and more. Boom Bap - Dark Kits is available in WAV & REX format and includes over 4GB of Royalty-Free content. For more info and demos check out their website at: http://www.futureloops.com/product-boom-bap-dark-kits.php

BEHRINGER has introduced the latest in its EUROPORT product line, the iP40PRO, an all-in-one portable PA system with full Bluetooth connectivity for users who demand cutting-edge audio coupled with supreme ease of operation. The iP40PRO can handle gatherings of up to 250 people, making it ideal for company picnics, pool parties, corporate presentations—or any other event requiring fast setup and high-quality audio performance. The iP40PRO features a 40-Watt, Class-D amplifier; a powerful 8” woofer and high-resolution tweeter housed in a rugged self-contained package; Integrated wheels and a convenient retractable luggage-style handle for ease of transport. To further enhance portability, a rechargeable internal battery provides up to 12 hours of on-the-go operation. A robust “Planet Earth” switching power supply offers maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V ) worldwide, as well as noise-free audio with superior transient response and lower power consumption. Two microphone inputs with high-quality mic preamps and individual volume controls are provided, as well as an Aux input for connecting external audio players. And since much of today's music resides on smart phones and computer tablets, the iP40PRO comes equipped to stream audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device such as an iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, or laptop computer. Users can also seamlessly integrate the BEHRINGER ULM Series digital mics (sold separately) for complete audio freedom.

iZotope's Nectar Elements delivers virtually all the processing power of their Nectar plugin but for a greatly reduced price giving you the affordable tools you need to produce professional-sounding vocals. Key Features Rapidly audition different vocal sounds with professionally-designed Style presets in genres like Rock, Pop, Folk, Soul, and Voice Over & Dialogue. Personalise your sound with easy-to-use controls like Presence, Drive, and Grit that drive sophisticated vocal processing. Nobody's perfect. Let Nectar Elements fix it. Even the biggest superstars might need a little help here and there. Need to fix pitch problems, remove pesky "ess" sounds, or reduce room noise in your recording? Nectar Elements has you covered. With 10 powerful vocal processors working hard behind the scenes, Nectar Elements offers simple, intelligent controls that let you focus on your sound, not your set-up. EQ: Enhance and sculpt the tone of your voice, or adapt any Style to suit your sound´s needs. De-Esser: Easily remove unwanted "ess" sounds and sibilance using just one intelligent slider. Gate: Remove room tone and other unwanted noise quickly to get vocals crisp and broadcast-ready. Automatic Pitch Correction: Fix out-of-tune notes so you can keep those "almost perfect" takes. Nectar Elements is available to download now – why not try it first with the FREE 10 day demo? RRP: £99.00 / €115.00 http://www.timespace.com/product/NECTE-120/3/10000041/izotope\_nectar\_elements\_\%28serial\_download\%29.html An upgrade path from Nectar Elements to Nectar is also available, priced £129.00/ €149.00

Edmeston, NY - March 19, 2013 - 2012 was a big year for mixer F. Reid Shippen, having taken home two statues out of his seven Grammy® nominations. Shippen mixes in his Nashville studio and utilizes the sonic fingerprint of several pieces of Dangerous Music hardware. His two Grammy wins this year are for Best Country Duo/Group Performance with his mix of the song "Pontoon" for Little Big Town, and Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for mixing TobyMac's "Eye On It" album. Shippen is also nominated for Audio Engineer of the Year at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards in April. All Shippen's mixes use the Dangerous Music products as key ingredients to get the right sound for each project. Shippen's studio setup prominently features the Dangerous 2-Bus summing amp in conjunction with his highly modified SSL 4000E/G+. "The SSL is for that classic killer sound," relates Shippen, "but some stuff doesn't need that, and some stuff even gets hurt by it. I use the Dangerous to blend those sounds in with the mix buss of the console." The Dangerous Monitor ST and DAC ST and Additional Switching System are his studio's total monitor control and listening reference, and he recently added the Dangerous BAX EQ. "The Bax EQ is an awesome piece of gear. I've been looking for years, maybe a decade, for an effective hi-pass filter that can take the infrasonic muck out of a mix, without destroying what's going on in the bottom end. And the BAX EQ is the only one that I've ever found that can do that. Add a little bang back in, right in the kick drum area, like 74HZ, and it's perfect. It's killer." Hearing a clear picture of what his mixes sound like is everything for Shippen, "All of my monitoring goes through the Monitor ST with the Dangerous DAC, and in my opinion every studio should have one of these. It's not an option to monitor through the SSL. I was just tracking at another studio recently and I was desperately wishing that that I could have brought my Monitor ST, because I would really prefer to listen through that than through the console. I have three sets of speakers that I rotate through," he says referring to the ST's ability to switch between up to three pairs of speakers. "I tried every single summing box, and chose the Dangerous 2-Bus," states Shippen. "It's designed by (Dangerous Music electronics designer) Chris Muth, and I've always really respected 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. It does what it's supposed to do and doesn't get in the way, which is really nice. If it's good enough for Ted Jensen and Greg Calbi, it's good enough for anybody." "The Monitor ST and DAC ST are invaluable," adds Shippen. "Just being able to have things come back to the console so I can listen to refs, and listen to the computer playback, and have it all at my fingertips. It made setting up the studio really easy because of the separate subwoofer controls for level, for example - which is really great. The Monitor ST and DAC ST has an elegant architecture, it works, it does what it's supposed to and it's dead-on reliable." Although Shippen has both the Dangerous 2-Bus and an SSL 4000, he has specific uses for each to get the sound of the mix of tracks he wants. "The 4K that I have is really good at certain things like rock drums, and electric guitars, and basses and stuff like that.," he explains. "When you want to impart character, color, or you want to do some damage, or if you need to do triage on tracks, the 4K has a character to it. There's other things you don't want to pound through the SSL, you don't want to put low kick drums, or samples that have already been EQ'd or certain things that don't need the processing. I also use mix buss compression on my SSL, and sometimes I want stuff to not go through the 2-mix compressor. So the Dangerous 2-Bus is basically the last step in the chain right before my converters that allows me to take a feed from the console and take a feed from Pro Tools and decide what gets treated and what doesn't, and then the Dangerous 2-Bus sums everything together and puts it into my Lavry Gold converter. The 2-Bus is super well designed, it's super trustworthy and it does what it's supposed to do." "There are certain types of music that work better through the Dangerous 2-Bus than through a console, certain types of pop music. I don't want character; I just want what it is. I can send that to the 2-Bus and have what I want," concludes Shippen. Remembering his first use of the BAX EQ, Shippen notes, "It does certain really good things to the low end that I got quickly got addicted to. I tried it on a mix and once I heard what it could do on the stereo Buss I said 'Oh man, I need to revisit a couple of the other mixes that I've done and put this on all of them' - and I actually ended up doing that! It's been on every project since: The Afters, India.Arie, All Star Weekend and Dierks Bentley." Getting into more details of why he uses and loves the Monitor STand its accompanying DAC, Shipped explains, "I'm able to have the outputs of converters, the output of my print system, the output of my computer, and an iPod doc, all available at a touch of a button on the remote." As an example of using the DAC ST's multiple digital input capabilities with simple switching at the Monitor ST remote control, Shippen offers, "A client will send me a rough mix and I'll line up the rough mix in the session so I can switch back and forth right from the ST remote between their rough mix and my playback so I can see if instruments are missing or what they intended to do on a certain section - that's invaluable. I use that a million times a day." And Shippen trusts and likes the sound of the DAC ST, "I always monitor through my conversion, so having the Monitor ST with the DAC ST, means that everything that I listen to goes through the same reference DAC. It's the baseline for any kind of playback. Everything goes through the same D-to-A. I've listened to a bunch of D-to-As, there aren't any DACs out there that are any where near better than the DAC ST when you factor in the cost and the functionality." When asked if there's anything else he'd like to add about Dangerous Music, Shippen says, "I think it bears mentioning that the customer service is fantastic. It's pretty rare to have a company where you can get a hold of the principals, and they care about problem solving and they are accessible and interested." F.Reid Shippen is a multi-Grammy winning mixer, engineer and producer who has recorded or mixed many top artists including Jonny Lang, Death Cab for Cutie, Steven Curtis Chapman, Little Big Town, Flyleaf, MercyMe, Eric Church, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, India.Arie, tobymac, Backstreet Boys and Chaka Khan. He likes to drink espresso, loves to mix all types of music and prefers to work in his own studio. To find out more about F. Reid Shippen visit: http://www.robotlemon.com For more information on Dangerous Music visit http://www.dangerousmusic.com phone 607-965-8011 or email: info@dangerousmusic.com

At this year’s Crossroads Festival, which features some of the world’s top guitar talent, Clapton will introduce the new Eric Clapton Crossroads Series of guitars, created through an extraordinary collaboration between the guitarist and Fender, Gibson and Martin Guitars. Clapton worked closely with Fender and Gibson to re-create two iconic models from rock and roll history: the Fender Stratocaster known as “Brownie” and the Gibson Les Paul known as “Lucy.” Also included in the Crossroads Series are three guitars from Martin’s 000 line, which have been slightly re-worked for the occasion. Best known as the "Layla Stratocaster" and famously featured on the back cover of the Derek and the Dominos album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, "Brownie" was the first Strat ever owned by Eric Clapton. Examining Fender's recreation of this legendary guitar, Clapton recalls the history of his very first Stratocaster. "Brownie takes me back to a state of mind," he says. “It all comes back to me...doing the Johnny Cash show with Carl Perkins, man...touring in a quartet that was quieter, funky, very, very strong-all of it hinged on the toughness of this guitar." http://www.guitarcenter.com/Eric-Clapton-Crossroads-Fender-g26707t0.gc Owned by Eric Clapton and then given to his friend George Harrison, this 1957 Les Paul Goldtop -refinished in cherry red and better known as "Lucy"-is one of the most historically important electric guitars in the world. Lucy was played extensively by George Harrison over the last two years of The Beatles, including landmark recordings on the White Album, Let It Be and Abbey Road. Clapton also wielded the cherry red Les Paul on his historic "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" solo-at George's invitation. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Eric-Clapton-Crossroads-Gibson-g26708t0.gc To honor the remarkable acoustic career of Eric Clapton-a career that rivals his acclaimed electric guitar prowess-C.F. Martin & Company honors Clapton with three brand new 000-sized signature acoustic guitars. "[Many] say that I attained fame through the electric guitar, but my early fame was with an acoustic guitar," he says, recalling his introduction to the world of music. "Small scale-in local pubs and things like that-I began acoustically and developed a small repertoire of songs that were popular amongst the folk clientele of that time. Then I got asked to play in a rock band, and I kind of had to learn to play electric guitar, somehow compromising what I knew I wanted to do with the repertoire of the band-like The Yardbirds and The Roosters-so I was trying to play Chicago blues, and listening to Freddie King and B.B. and all those guys, and still holding on to the acoustic. And what happened in these later years with ‘Unplugged’ was that I really just saw that as a tremendous opportunity to go back to my roots, and play those songs that I used to play in pubs.” http://www.guitarcenter.com/Eric-Clapton-Crossroads-Martin-g26709t0.gc

At this year’s Crossroads Festival, which features some of the world’s top guitar talent, Clapton will introduce the new Eric Clapton Crossroads Series of guitars, created through an extraordinary collaboration between the guitarist and Fender, Gibson and Martin Guitars. Clapton worked closely with Fender and Gibson to re-create two iconic models from rock and roll history: the Fender Stratocaster known as “Brownie” and the Gibson Les Paul known as “Lucy.” Also included in the Crossroads Series are three guitars from Martin’s 000 line, which have been slightly re-worked for the occasion. Best known as the "Layla Stratocaster" and famously featured on the back cover of the Derek and the Dominos album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, "Brownie" was the first Strat ever owned by Eric Clapton. Examining Fender's recreation of this legendary guitar, Clapton recalls the history of his very first Stratocaster. "Brownie takes me back to a state of mind," he says. “It all comes back to me...doing the Johnny Cash show with Carl Perkins, man...touring in a quartet that was quieter, funky, very, very strong-all of it hinged on the toughness of this guitar." http://www.guitarcenter.com/Eric-Clapton-Crossroads-Fender-g26707t0.gc Owned by Eric Clapton and then given to his friend George Harrison, this 1957 Les Paul Goldtop -refinished in cherry red and better known as "Lucy"-is one of the most historically important electric guitars in the world. Lucy was played extensively by George Harrison over the last two years of The Beatles, including landmark recordings on the White Album, Let It Be and Abbey Road. Clapton also wielded the cherry red Les Paul on his historic "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" solo-at George's invitation. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Eric-Clapton-Crossroads-Gibson-g26708t0.gc To honor the remarkable acoustic career of Eric Clapton-a career that rivals his acclaimed electric guitar prowess-C.F. Martin & Company honors Clapton with three brand new 000-sized signature acoustic guitars. "[Many] say that I attained fame through the electric guitar, but my early fame was with an acoustic guitar," he says, recalling his introduction to the world of music. "Small scale-in local pubs and things like that-I began acoustically and developed a small repertoire of songs that were popular amongst the folk clientele of that time. Then I got asked to play in a rock band, and I kind of had to learn to play electric guitar, somehow compromising what I knew I wanted to do with the repertoire of the band-like The Yardbirds and The Roosters-so I was trying to play Chicago blues, and listening to Freddie King and B.B. and all those guys, and still holding on to the acoustic. And what happened in these later years with ‘Unplugged’ was that I really just saw that as a tremendous opportunity to go back to my roots, and play those songs that I used to play in pubs.” http://www.guitarcenter.com/Eric-Clapton-Crossroads-Martin-g26709t0.gc

BEIRUT, LB – 360 Media, a full-service, multi-room facility covering music, mastering and film projects in Beirut, Lebanon, has installed a Solid State Logic AWS 948 Hybrid Console/Controller in Studio A to attract high-level clients to the facility. The AWS 948 gives 360 Media up to 48 channels of mix capability, SSL’s signature SuperAnalogue™ mic pres, eq and mix bus, combined with a sophisticated, integrated DAW controller. With the AWS in place, 360 Media has expanded its business horizons to include audio for film and video. “We wanted to launch a studio where the client can come in and have access to equipment at the same level as studios in Europe and the United States,” says Jad Abouzeid, co-owner/producer for 360 Media. “With the growing film industry in the Middle East, it was essential to have equipment that could deliver the quality necessary for the international market. In choosing a console, the AWS 948 was the only option as it gives us the sound quality, flexibility and name recognition necessary to help increase our business options. As a lot of the local film projects are being shown in places like the Cannes International Film Festival, we wanted to be the first with the most in our region and the AWS has really put us on the map with our new setup.” The 360 Media facility spans the 11th and 12th floors of a media centre in central Beirut. The 11th floor holds Studio A, with a recording room overlooking Beirut and Mount of Lebanon, Studio C, a mastering studio, song writing space and a film editing room. The top floor holds Studio B, which offers a recording space large enough for a 40-piece orchestra. Alpha-Link I/O. The pathway from the AWS to the Pro Tools™, Pyramix, Cubase and Nuendo DAW systems is through XLogic Alpha-Link units, while outboard gear is routed through X-Patch units. Both Studio B and C offer XLogic Alpha Channel mic pres and Alpha VHD four-channel mic pre units. Everything at 360 Media is designed for speed and consistency. “Our production cycle for music goes very fast,” explains Abouzeid and his business partner / Mastering Engineer Tony Haddad. “We do the recording and need to produce the final mix immediately and then send it to mastering. We are typically under a lot of pressure from the artist to release songs straight away, so there is little time to play with a mix. With the AWS, we start each session with great sounding audio, so creating a viable track is straightforward. In the past, local musical acts would go to Europe or the United States to record and mix, with the AWS they can now stay at home.” 360 Media is currently being certified by Dolby for 7.1 surround production in Studio A, with 5.1 capabilities for now in Studio B. “As we are following market demand, the AWS 948 is the perfect console to meet our current production needs for 5.1 surround mixing. The AWS 948 definitely helps us to expand the horizons of our business.” Solid State Logic is the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast and post production professionals. For more information about our award-winning products, please visit: www.solidstatelogic.com.

Today BEHRINGER announced its much-anticipated XENYX CONTROL1USB is shipping immediately. The CONTROL1USB combines a high-resolution USB Audio Interface with studio-grade switching and control functionality, making it the ideal command center for professional broadcast or recording/project studios. Thanks to the built-in mic, the engineer can easily communicate with artists, plus select between analog sources and USB for ultimate flexibility when routing audio to monitors. A comfortable, centrally-located "really big" illuminated Volume knob provides fast, high-precision level adjustments, making XENYX CONTROL1USB the go-to choice for audio mastering and AV post production projects. XENYX CONTROL1USB's rear panel boasts USB connectivity and massive I/O including 3 separate Monitor Outputs; a Computer/DAW Stereo Output; 2-Track A and B Stereo Outs; L/R Studio Outs; 1 stereo out to connect external headphone amplifiers; 4 independent stereo inputs, including one that doubles as a Phono Input with high-end RIAA preamp; and a computer/DAW Mix Input-all with individual Level controls/switches. Constructed from the highest-quality components, the XENYX CONTROL1USB is housed in a rugged steel chassis and covered by BEHRINGER's 3-Year Warranty Program. The XENYX CONTROL1USB will arrive in popular U.S. retail locations at a street price of approximately $199.99 (MSRP $399.99) — and is covered by BEHRINGER's 3-Year Warranty program. XENYX CONTROL1USB features: Premium, ultra-low noise and high headroom studio control and communication center All-in-one Master Volume controller, Source selector, Monitor switcher and Talkback box 4 stereo inputs with independent level controls plus additional Monitor Mix input for your DAW 3 independent and adjustable Monitor outputs to connect up to 3 sets of studio monitors Built-in Talkback microphone with Level control for direct communication with musicians Built-in stereo USB Audio Interface, perfect for computer-based studios Premium-quality phono preamp for direct turntable connection 2 headphone outputs with independent volume controls Big, illuminated Volume knob for precise level adjustments Convenient Mono, Mute and Dim functions right at your fingertips High-precision dual 12-segment LED meters with input/output source switch Visit behringer.com for more information.

Berlin, March 18, 2013 – Native Instruments today released HELIOS RAY – a new MASCHINE Expansion providing sounds and beats drawing from London's broken beat scene and LA's abstract beat producers. Containing three separate styles of drum kits as well as unique Melodic Kits and new MASSIVE presets, HELIOS RAY is out now for MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO, with a compact version for iMASCHINE also now available as an in-app purchase via the Apple App Store. HELIOS RAY contains three distinct styles of drum kits – Vinyl, Digital and Analog. The Vinyl Kits provide a wealth of vinyl kicks, finger snaps, shakers, vocal samples, claps, snares, crackle, record stops and more – representing the loose, off-kilter hip-hop of LA's abstract beat scene. The Digital Kits feature Brazilian and Latin percussion such as shakers, bongos and congas, and smooth, warm basses ideal for producers working in a nu jazz and broken beat style. The Analog Kits contain gritty drums and percussion provided by classic hardware units. All included drum kits also feature pre-programmed patterns for each kit, providing producers with an inspiring platform from which to improvise. 10 Melodic Kits complement the drum kits, and include a jazz guitar exclusively recorded at Bell Studios in LA – providing instant atmospheric chords, one shots and licks. A vintage Rhodes piano is also featured, set to trigger in choke mode for jamming jazzy melodic flourishes and soulful stabs. HELIOS RAY also incorporates new MASSIVE presets tailored to its aesthetic. Modulated, filtered, and funky sawtooth basses, ambient pads, skewed polysynth leads and eclectic sound effects capture the vibe of influential, forward-thinking leftfield producers. HELIOS RAY is available at the NI Online Shop for $49 / 49 EUR. A compact version of HELIOS RAY is also available for iMASCHINE – the groove sketchpad for iPhone / iPod touch. The iMASCHINE version is available at the in-app store for $0.99 / 0,89 EUR. Additional information on HELIOS RAY is available at: www.native-instruments.com/heliosray

ECHT, THE NETHERLANDS: Rob Papen presents two limited-edition soft synth bundlesvirtual instrument and plug-in developer Rob Papen is proud to announce availability of two limited-edition synth plug-in bundles, EDM Synth Bundle and Urban Synth Bundle, each comprising three carefully-chosen Rob Papen virtual instruments with combined savings of around 45\%… The aptly-named EDM Synth Bundle is a highly-flexible, Herculean offering, with masses of diverse sounds for EDM (electronic dance music) producers and DJs alike. As such, it comprises Predator — a ‘phat’-sounding killer soft synth that combines inspiring presets and first-class features to create the perfect ‘go-to’ synth for contemporary music production; Punch — a speaker-rattling, body-shaking software instrument that delivers synthesized drums in the finest audio quality with breathtaking features for the contemporary music producer; and Blade — a cutting-edge additive synthesis powerhouse with a human touch that all adds up to an amazingly flexible and useful virtual instrument with an able arpeggiator and an array of pitch, modulation, and effects parameters. Likewise, Urban Synth Bundle has been especially created to cater to the thumping needs of urban music producers of dubstep, drum and bass, garage, and grime genres where bass is the place. This time, the perfect Predator and Punch pairing join musical forces with SubBoomBass, a dedicated virtual bass synth filled to the brim with excessive amounts of low-end ammunition to detonate tracks to the dance floor and beyond! Unsurprisingly, Urban Synth Bundle will also seamlessly fit the workflows of those creating hip-hop, rap, and R&B tracks. So why not take advantage of this opportunity to save some money and add some superb-sounding Rob Papen virtual instruments to your EDM or urban music productions to raise their game? From big, warm, powerful, and funky to rugged, spangly, soaring, and tearing, those award-winning virtual instruments will well and truly have you covered. But best be quick… the limited-edition bundles will soon sell out! Limited quantities of EDM Synth Bundle and Urban Synth Bundle serial downloads are available to purchase online from authorised Rob Papen dealers worldwide for €199.00 EUR/$239.00 USD/£169.00 GBP each. Alternatively, they can be purchased online directly from Rob Papen from here: http://www.robpapen.com

Nowadays, when musicians and technicians are talking about reverb, Convolution Reverb is considered to have the best sound - it's more realistic. At the same time, Algorithm Reverb is viewed as more alive and dynamic, with better playability.Combining the advantages of both has remained a dream - until now. Sound Magic brings this dream into the real world. By converting the True Stereo IRs of specific spaces to Algorithms, Sound Magic is the first to accomplish this impossible mission. Opening a whole new doorway for digital reverb, we present Neo Reverb. A new way always needs revolutionary ideas. In order to have the same realistic sound as Convolution Reverb, Neo Reverb has a new model which we have named the Ba gua Model. This new model is different from the famous Schroeder/Moore Model, adding the ability to generate millions of early reflections, and then holding thousands of delay lines for at least 15 seconds. (A typical Algorithm Reverb only utilizes hundreds of early reflections, which has proven, well, satisfactory at best.) This huge difference puts a lot of pressure on your CPU and RAM. Further, in order to avoid the static sound of most convolution reverbs, you need to modulate these millions of Early Reflections in real time. That's even more of a challenge for your typical computer setup. To overcome this issue, Sound Magic uses ASM (assembly language) in its core. ASM is the native language of your CPU and it's far more efficient than common C++. By doing so, Neo Reverb keeps your CPU usage around 20\%, while giving you 200 times the reverb calculations of a typical algorithm reverb. Another great obstacle to making software reverb sound as good as hardware reverb is that of efficiently using the cache. Remember that a reverb has to hold thousands of delay lines for a few seconds. This fills up the cache quickly and it's easy to run out of resources. Today's CPUs typically have only an 8MB cache fast enough (usually L2/L3 Cache of the CPU) to do this hard job, but the FPGA inside those hardware reverbs have at least 128MB - or even 256MB! Sound Magic has developed an innovative Cache Compress and Reallocate Technology that will efficiently compress the data in the cache in real time, making the 8MB cache have the efficiency of 200MB. Neo Reverb can easily hold thousands of delay lines for 15 seconds which produces a really smooth reverb tail. Another breakthrough technology that Neo Reverb uses is the Cascade True Stereo technology, which emulates the natural blending process when sound resonates in a huge hall. In a real space, such as a concert hall, the left and right channel sounds are blended together, but it is a continuous process, not a one time blend. Traditional True Stereo tends to blend them immediately but Sound Magic Cascade True Stereo technology makes this blending an ongoing process in real time, creating a beautiful spatial sound. Neo Reverb features around 40 controls allowing you to tweak the sounds. Neo Reverb gives you the realistic sound of a Convolution Reverb AND the playability and aliveness of an Algorithm Reverb. You also get over 100 converted Algorithm IRs (called REF Files) which cover different types of space, such as Hall, Room, Plate, Chamber, Concert Hall, etc. And, in order to be friendlier to its end users, Sound Magic contains a detailed help hint system inside Neo Reverb, along with a very detailed and in-depth manual. Features Internal 64-bit floating point precision. All-Purposed Reverb contains 8 Algorithms for different spaces, including, Hall, Concert Hall, Room, Plate, Chamber, Ambience, Space and etc Innovative Hybrid Convolution and Algorithm Reverb Engine Innovative Cascade True Stereo technology Powerful modulation system helps to achieve a dynamic sound Over 40 in depth controls on the Reverb Over 130 algorithm IRs in 6 different categories for your uses Innovative Dual Cores Controls let users compare different settings quicker. Support up to 32Bit/384KHz resolution For more information, downloading demo version, please visit http://www.supremepiano.com/product/reverb.html

WINTER NAMM, ANAHEIM, January 24, 2013 – A faithful reissue of an extremely rare Electro-Harmonix synthesizer first introduced in 1980, the new Random Tone Generator pedal produces continuously changing tones over a four-plus octave range. Straight out of a ‘50s sci-fi movie, the pocket-sized pedal creates a range of tones reminiscent of the beeps and bloops from a mad scientist’s lab to the spooky drones of a haunted dungeon. The Random Tone Generator features a Rate Knob and Glide Switch. The Rate Knob controls the speed at which the tones are generated and the Glide Switch adds portamento or a glide in pitch between them. The footswitch enables the musician to engage or mute the RTG’s output and turns the LED on/off. A single ¼” jack provides output that is compatible with both instrument and line-level inputs. Innovative moving “grooves” and shifting musical patterns can be created by using the RTG in conjunction with other effects such as distortion or modulation. By adding a delay to the RTG’s signal chain, the user can also create syncopated rhythmic tapestries of random sequences. The new Random Tone Generator pedal, set for a Mid-January release, is housed in a solid die-cast package and poweredby a standard 9-volt battery.

WINTER NAMM, ANAHEIM, January 24, 2013 – EHX is pushing the boundaries of multi-effects with the new Epitome that delivers three of the most popular effects from three of their best selling products, in one compact pedal. The polyphonic Micro POG provides octaves above and below an instrument’s pitch. The Stereo Electric Mistress adds EHX’s signature flanging and chorus, while the Holy Grail Plus lets the user choose from a selection of high quality reverbs. Though designed to work together, the effects in the Epitome can also be used independently with individual footswitches for each. Dedicated, straight forward controls for all parameters mean there is no need to scroll through setting menus. The Micro POG, which is first in the effects chain, features controls for Dry, Octave Up and Sub Octave. A Rate knob in the Stereo Electric Mistress section controls the master modulation speed while the Flanger and Chorus knobs control the depth of those effects. An LED pulsates to visually represent the Rate. The Holy Grail Plus ends the chain and provides Spring, Hall or Room reverb, as well Flerb (flanging plus reverb), selectable with a four-position switch. Blend controls the mix of dry and wet signal. The Amount control affects different parameters depending on the reverb type chosen. With Hall and Spring it controls reverb time and in the Room setting it controls damping. When Flerb is selected Amount controls the modulation rate. The Shimmer pushbutton re-routes the effects so that the Stereo Electric Mistress is at the end of the chain and the Holy Grail Plus only affects the Micro POG’s octaves. Shimmer also transforms the Grail into a digital delay with the POG in its feedback path when the Flerb mode is selected. In that mode, the Amount knob controls delay time. The Epitome will be available in late January, comes equipped with a 9.6V AC-DC Adaptor and carries a U.S. List Price of $491.84.

WINTER NAMM, ANAHEIM, January 24, 2013 — Building on the legacy of the pioneering 16 Second Delay and the popular 2880 Super Multi-Track Looper, EHX announces the new 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder. The 45000 combines the familiar controls of a multi-track digital recorder with state-of-the-art features making it possible to create complex multi-track loops quickly and easily. Each loop has four mono tracks and one stereo mixdown track. Recording, which is non-compressed, 44.1 kHz / 16-bit CD quality, is direct to removable SDHC cards with a capacity range of 4 to 32GB. Each card holds up to 100 individual loops accessed with the optional 45000 Foot Controller. Recording can be done by overdubbing or punch in/out. Stereo In and Out jacks are provided and the 45000 records in either stereo or mono. Quantize and non-quantize (free running) recording modes are supported. Loop speed is adjustable over a two octave range, and reverse recording and playback are also possible. A built-in metronome goes to a separate Monitor Out for extra convenience and a Headphone Out is also included. Additional Features: Includes a 4GB card delivering loop lengths up to 125 minutes Individual panning per track Separate stereo mixdown track frees tracks for re-use MIDI Clock Sync as master or slave Most user parameters are MIDI controllable Auxiliary Input, for mp3 players, mixes with the loop output Import .wav audio files that are created elsewhere using a PC or Mac USB port enables backup/restore to/from PC or MAC 9.6VDC-200 Power Supply included The optional 45000 Foot Controller allows the player to quickly save and recall up to 100 stored loops and settings via the 45000’s memory card. The Foot Controller connects to the main unit with a standard mono guitar cable. It also provides toggling between loop tracks as well as access to record and play functions. www.ehx.com

WINTER NAMM, ANAHEIM, January xx, 2013 –EHX’s new 8 Step Program connects to the expression pedal or Control-Voltage input on another device delivering sequencer control over parameters that respond to expression pedals or CV generators such as oscillators, filters, delay parameters, etc. With eight independent sliders, each controlling a sequence step, the pedal can turn an auto-wah into a step filter, a tremolo into a varying rhythmic pulse effect or a pitch-shifter into an arpeggiator. Sequences can be modified with the pedal’s multi-function Mode switch that delivers control over sequence length, direction, depth and glide rate. There are four direction modes available: forward, reverse, bounce and random. Sequence rate can be set with the Rate slider, Tap Tempo footswitch, or via MIDI clock which permits syncing to an external device like a drum machine. Five Tap Tempo Divide modes add rhythmic diversity. An expression pedal/CV input enables external, real-time control of rate, depth, glide, and sequence length. The main unit can save, store and recall 10 user presets. The optional 8 Step Program Foot Controller, which receives its power from the 8 Step Program via a standard guitar cable, expands presets to 100. The new 8 Step Program pedal with a U.S. List Price of $164.51 and companion Foot Controller at $83.74 will be released in February. Both feature solid die-cast construction and the sequencer includes a 9.6DC-200mA power supply.

March 15, 2013, Modena, Italy — IK Multimedia — the leader in mobile music-creation apps and accessories for iPhone and iPad — is proud to announce that its first Android app, iRig® Recorder, is now available on the Google Play Store. iRig Recorder is a powerful audio-recording app that turns any mobile Android device into a professional field recorder, and makes it easy to capture interviews, music performances, rehearsals, lectures, and more, with outstanding quality, anywhere. iRig Recorder for Android is a free app and provides Android phone and tablet users with recording, multiple effects, and sharing features. It’s a powerful yet simple audio-capture app that can be expanded via in-app purchase to include waveform editing and additional effects processing. iRig Recorder works with the built-in microphone on the device, and for high-quality results, IK offers the widest range of external miking options compatible with Android smartphones and tablets: iRig MIC is a quality handheld mic designed for both close- and distance-recording applications, and is ideal for field journalists, singers, songwriters or live musicians. - iRig MIC Cast is an ultra-compact, high-quality mic that attaches to the mobile device, and was developed for podcasting and educational applications. - iRig PRE is a mobile high-quality mic preamp that allows for the use of professional XLR microphones with Android devices, and which can be used by live musicians, audio engineers and the most demanding audiophiles. About iRig Recorder iRig Recorder’s powerful but easy-to-use audio-recording function starts recording immediately when the app is launched, making it the perfect “on the spot” field recorder. The app automatically groups recordings by date, tags them with geographic location information (if your device’s location services are enabled) and saves the original file as a backup. Recording time is limited only by the available memory on the device. iRig Recorder can be used with the built-in device microphone, or with IK’s microphones and mic accessories — all designed for capturing broadcast quality audio on the go. Editor’s Choice Recording is only a part of the story with iRig Recorder. The available in-app purchase also provides a precise waveform editor, which allows for selecting, looping, cutting and cropping of the audio content. Automatic onboard audio-processing options can optimize recording levels and tone, remove background noise, and increase the overall audio quality so that anybody can produce professional quality audio on the go. The app can also speed up or slow down a recording without changing the timbre, and, with its onboard pro-sounding processing and editing features, it’s possible to produce podcasts or other types of audio productions, all without leaving the app. Export Options Finished recordings can be easily shared by e-mail and FTP, over Bluetooth, through USB cables, to SD internal memory, or via apps installed on the device. Files can be exported as CD-quality WAV files, or as compressed .ogg files that range from 64 to 192 kbps. Pricing and Availability iRig Recorder for Android is available now on the Google Play Store for FREE. Editing, and additional effects processing can be added via in-app purchase for only $4.99/€4.49. For more information on iRig Recorder for Android and the complete line up of Android compatible hardware, please visit: www.irigrecorder.com www.ikmultimedia.com

'Liquid Drum & Bass: The MIDI Sessions Vol 1' is a stunning selection of 55 MIDI files of expansive Drum & Bass, featuring blissful ambience and intense build ups, guaranteed to elevate your next D&B production to new euphoric heights. Expertly mixed, and artfully crafted, these MIDI files are recorded at uniform tempos of 174 BPM and 177 BPM, meaning they can be mixed and matched, as you see fit. Advantages of MIDI: 'Liquid Drum & Bass: The MIDI Sessions Vol 1' includes MIDI files allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack. MIDI has an 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. Royalty-Free: All of the files in this product are 100\% Royalty-Free, so once purchased, you can use them in your commercial releases without having to pay any extra! Format: • MIDI Specifications: • 55 MIDI Files Please Note: This product contains MIDI files. It does not contain any loops in audio formats. Furthermore, the MP3 demo includes drum loops, fills and Sound FX which are from our 'Liquid Drum & Bass Bundle (Vols 1-3)' which can be purchased separately. Price and Availability: Liquid Drum & Bass: The MIDI Sessions Vol 1 is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £19.95 / 23,00 EUR / $24.85 USD. More information is available at: http://www.producerloops.com

March 6, 2013: Voxengo GlissEQ version 3.7 update is now available for download. Voxengo GlissEQ is a dynamic parametric equalizer plug-in for professional audio and sound production applications. GlissEQ is available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats (including native 64-bit support), for Mac OS X (v10.5 and later), and Windows computers. This version implements the following changes: * "Wide View Mode" user interface display mode implemented. * The "Load CSV" and "Save CSV" text file functions added. * Fixed rare occasional crashes on Mac OS X. * If secondary spectrum is active, the delta between primary and secondary spectrums at cursor position is now displayed. The most interesting and unique feature GlissEQ offers you is its filters with dynamic behavior. Beside this wonderful “dynamic behavior”, GlissEQ features real-time spectrum analyzer. Moreover, the spectrum of a track can be exported to any other instance of GlissEQ thus making real-time inter-track spectrum comparisons possible. This can help you free frequency ranges in one track to allow the instrument in another track occupying same frequencies breathe. GlissEQ features: * Filters with dynamic behavior * Real-time spectrum analysis * Real-time spectrum import/export * Up to 32 parametric filter bands * 16 filter types * Harmonically-enhanced filter type * Narrow-band sweeping * EQ area highlight * Static spectrums display * User interface window resizing * Stereo and multi-channel processing * Internal channel routing * Channel grouping * Mid/side processing * Up to 8x oversampling * 64-bit floating point processing * Preset manager * Undo/redo history * A/B comparisons * Contextual hint messages * All sample rates support * Zero processing latency Demo version of Voxengo GlissEQ and other pro audio plug-ins can be downloaded at the Voxengo web site: http://www.voxengo.com/product/glisseq/

Grammy-Award winning Virtuoso and long time collaborator Steve Stevens and Knaggs Guitars proudly announce the Steve Stevens Signature model. Tailored to Steve’s specs and preferences, it will accompany the legendary guitarist on Billy Idol’s 2013 Anniversary Rebel Yell tour and other live appearances and studio projects around the World. Steve’s first Signature model since 1990, finished in Opaque Black with pink binding, features a Mahogany body with carved Maple top, set Mahogany neck with custom pink Morning Star inlays on Rosewood finger board, pink ray gun head stock inlay and Knaggs’ proprietary two-in-one bridge, combining a tune-o-matic and string holder into one unit, thus increasing harmonics and sustain only the player can feel. Two volume and tone controls drive specially designed Signature Bareknuckle pick-ups with engraved ray guns not available in any other guitar. Only 99 of these gems will be offered to the public in 2013. Each guitar comes with an exclusive Certificate outlining specs and serial-number and will be hand signed by Steve and team Knaggs. A black form fit case with pink lining completes this limited run offering. Steve Stevens said: “This instrument really came together out of a genuine friendship rather than a business venture. It is the combination of an artist and a company who want to put a very high quality guitar out there. I love picking up and playing this guitar, it puts a huge smile on my face”. Knaggs Guitars’ VP of Global Sales & Marketing, Peter Wolf added: “Steve really cares about his instruments, equipment and his sound, and he knows all about it. For us, it is a big deal to work with someone of his caliber and to be put to his test”. Once all instruments are sold to guitar aficionados and enthusiasts, one lucky winner will be invited for a private guitar lesson. Sales of Steve Stevens’ Signature models will also help MusiCares, a charity Steve has been supporting. "We really wanted to give back some of the proceeds of my Signature guitar and MusiCares immediately came to mind. I’ve personally seen them help so many gifted players change their lives for the better and I was fortunate enough to perform with Billy Idol when MusiCares honored Jerry Cantrell in 2012. They are such an amazing organization”. Knaggs Guitars have been carving a niche for themselves in the world of high-end guitar making in just a few short years. Artists currently using Knaggs instruments include Nils Lofgren (E-Street Band), Stuart Fraser (Noiseworks/John Farnham), Russell Pollard (Everest) and two time Latin Grammy nominee Pablo Olivares. For more information/contact: http://www.knaggsguitars.com MusiCares http://www.grammy.org/musicares

GRENOBLE, FRANCE: Music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce availability of SPARK EDM, a powerful production and performance software suite dedicated to EDM (electronic dance music) production, and EDM, another aptly-named Expansion Pack for its revolutionary SPARK Creative Drum Machine and SparkLE Creative Drum Machine hybrid hardware/software beat production centres, as of March 15… Capable of standalone operation or seamless integration with any DAW as a VST, VST3, RTAS, or AU plug-in, SPARK EDM caters to the rhythmically remarkable requirements of EDM producers. However, as any discerning dance floor-filling EDM producer knows only too well, EDM, of course, covers a lot of musical ground. So it’s just as well that SPARK EDM comes complete with no fewer than 30 cutting-edge kits — ranging from electro to dubstep, techno to tech house, with much in-between and beyond, it’s all there for the taking! But that’s barely scratching the creative surface of SPARK EDM. Each of its superb-sounding 480 instruments are based on Arturia’s acclaimed TAE® (True Analog Emulation) synthesis technology and high-resolution sampling, each with 12 adjustable parameters, allowing users to sculpt sounds to their danceable heart’s content — punch through the mix with a filtered kick-ass kick drum, adjust a synth hit’s attack or decay time, re-pitch a tom, and much more besides! Besides that, SPARK EDM users can customise or simply use any of the 960-plus preprogrammed patterns as the building blocks for kick-starting their next EDM masterpiece. Moreover, thanks to the integrated 16-track mixer, levels, pans, and sends can all be automated, and the mix can be further fine-tuned with 14 high-quality effects (including bit crusher, chorus, delay, destroyer, distortion, flanger, limiter, multi-band compressor, multi-band EQ, phaser, plate reverb, reverb, space pan, and sub generator). SPARK EDM’s powerful, yet inherently user-friendly interface makes beat- and pattern-creation a breeze— especially when using the onscreen step sequencer situated at the top of the default centre panel. Hardware drum machine enthusiasts will feel right at home here. And thanks to advanced looping modes cleverly combined with the onscreen XY pad’s real-time slicing and filtering controls, users will be producing phenomenal EDM beats with the best of them in no time at all — perfect for live performance! Speaking of live performance, all of SPARK EDM’s onscreen knobs and pads are easily MIDI-assignable, making them compatible with a variety of keyboard- and pad-based controllers. At the same time, those SPARK Creative Drum Machine and SparkLE Creative Drum Machine owners out there already hooked on hands-on beat-making need not feel left out in the cold since the EDM Expansion Pack adds those same 30 cutting-edge EDM kits to the already extensive libraries within Arturia’s acclaimed hybrid hardware/software beat production centres. Clearly every beat and sound can be twisted and tweaked therein, thanks to the intuitive and creative workflow that’s at the very heart of the Creative Drum Machine concept. Quite simply, SPARK EDM and EDM Expansion Pack provide all the drums, stabs, one-shots, and FX needed to produce propulsive dance floor hits! So start afresh with SPARK EDM or expand your Creative Drum Machine hybrid hardware/ software combo… and get the party going on the dance floor.

Future Loops has just released Progressive Trance Vocals, a collection of female vocal loops for DJ's and Dance Producers . Progressive Trance Vocals was recorded at 130 BPM and 140 BPM and all files have a Key label reference as well as indication of lyrical content. Vocals are kept clean and unprocessed so you can apply whatever effects and processing you need. Progressive Trance Vocals includes phrases, ad-libs, shouts and hooks. All samples are 100\% royalty-free in WAV format. For more info, demos and free samples check out their website at: www.futureloops.com/product-progressivetrancevocals.php

Stockholm, Sweden, March 12, 2013 (12 am SLT) (ictw) — Propellerhead announced today a new major version of its award-winning Reason music software. With over 90 third party Rack Extensions expanding Reason’s rack of instruments and effects already available, Propellerhead has focused its attention on new creative and inspirational improvements for the mixer, the rack and the sequencer. With Reason 7, users can integrate all their instruments into Reason with MIDI out, automatic audio slicing and audio quantize, and even convert their recordings into REX loops for further creative possibilities in the rack. For mixing, Propellerhead is introducing a spectrum analyzer with visual EQ controls; group and parallel mix channels; and many workflow improvements to help users sound better, easier. To inspire, Reason 7 makes it easier to import audio from users’ music libraries and the web with support for mp3, aac, wma and more. The enhanced Factory Sound Bank comes fully loaded with tons of new loops and drum kits, while the new Audiomatic Retro Transformer effect unit adds a futuristic-vintage sound to any tracks, never more than a mouse-click away. For more information and to watch the Reason 7 introduction video, visit: http://www.propellerheads.se/products/reason/new/ Reason users are invited to sign up for the limited public beta testing at the Propellerhead web site:www.propellerheads.se Pricing & availability Reason 7 and Reason Essentials 2 begin limited public beta testing today and will be available for purchase worldwide in Q2 of 2013 at the following suggested retail pricing: Reason 7 EUR €405 / USD $449 Reason Essentials 2 EUR €120 / USD $129 Reason 7 Upgrade (from any previous Reason version) EUR €129 / USD $129 Reason Essentials 2 upgrade from previous versions FREE Balance (includes upgrade to Reason 7 for owners of previous versions of Reason) EUR €429 / USD $449 Propellerhead is also offering a grace period for purchasers of current versions of Reason, Reason Essentials and the Balance audio interface. Purchasing and registering a qualifying product today makes users eligible for a free upgrade to Reason 7. For details see: www.propellerheads.se/freeupgrade

Berlin, March 11, 2013 – Native Instruments today announced the latest generation of its two industry-standard KOMPLETE software bundles. KOMPLETE 9 includes 33 instruments and effects with six new additions, including the brand-new MONARK monosynth, plus the completely redesigned BATTERY 4 drum sampler. KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE includes all 65 current KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects at the time of release and over 370 GB of content. Each bundle now also features essential studio effects, delivering complete production solutions from initial idea to finished composition. Notably, KOMPLETE 9 and KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE are available for the same prices as their predecessors. The brand-new MONARK delivers the warm, organic sound of a classic analog monophonic synthesizer that has shaped four decades of popular music. Its smooth and natural sound is complimented by an intuitive, streamlined control panel that allows users to quickly dial in sounds and start creating music. Based on years of research, MONARK uses REAKTOR's powerful modular DSP framework to faithfully recreate the interaction of complex analog circuits, including the behavior of the filter when overloaded, filter and oscillator drift, and snappy envelopes that make stabbing melodic lines and even punchy electronic drum sounds easy to create. The sound has been fine-tuned by ear by MONARK's engineers to create a powerful mono synth with a level of richness and depth not previously found in software. BATTERY 4 is a completely re-designed drum sampler delivering powerful contemporary drum programming options in a sleek, easy-to-use interface. It provides over 70 new and exclusive contemporary kits tailored to electronic and urban styles. All kits load with an adaptable color-coding system, providing instant visual recognition of their layout. Custom kits are quickly created with intuitive drag-and-drop actions. BATTERY 4 also features a number of new effects and effect enhancements: SOLID G EQ and SOLID BUS COMP from the SOLID MIX SERIES, TRANSIENT MASTER, plus tape saturation, LoFi, and a powerful convolution reverb. Users can create chains, re-order effects, and set up sidechaining with simple drag-and-drop actions. These features combine to deliver an advanced drum sampler with an instinctive workflow that aims to accelerate the creative process. Along with MONARK and BATTERY 4, KOMPLETE 9 adds a set of essential instruments and effects for the first time. Like all NI studio effects, the updated SOLID MIX SERIES now operates as stand-alone plug-ins in any DAW, giving users a complete studio effects suite for creating polished, release-ready productions. SESSION STRINGS is an easy-to-use contemporary string ensemble for quickly adding modern arrangements to all styles of music. THE GIANT delivers the immense sound of the world's biggest upright piano, plus an additional cinematic mode perfect for atmospheric textures and soundscapes. The comprehensive bundle also features best-selling KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects such as the awardwinning KONTAKT 5, GUITAR RIG 5 PRO, and NI's flagship modular synthesizer REAKTOR 5, powering the dynamic PRISM and SPARK. MASSIVE, FM8, and ABSYNTH 5 cover the complete spectrum of synthesis for any production task. KOMPLETE 9 also includes TRANSIENT MASTER, REFLEKTOR, THE FINGER, and TRAKTOR'S 12 for a complete production suite with powerful options for both studio and stage. KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE is NI's all-inclusive production package with all 65 current KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects at the time of release, over 16,000 sounds, and 370 GB of content on a single USB hard drive for easy installation. This one-stop production suite features all products included in KOMPLETE 9, plus the REVERB CLASSICS and PREMIUM TUBE SERIES studio effects, the essential cinematic strings collection ACTION STRINGS, the playable horn section SESSION HORNS, and the Rickenbacker®-approved SCARBEE RICKENBACKER BASS. Also included are the epic DAMAGE industrial percussion instrument, the 11-piece SESSION STRINGS PRO ensemble, the futuristic RAZOR and SKANNER XT synthesizers, and many more. Providing world-class sound and ease of use for all producers, composers, musicians, and sound designers, KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE's collection of premium instruments and effects redefines value in a bundle of this size. KOMPLETE 9 and KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE also include an e-voucher worth $25 / 25 EUR, valid towards any KOMPLETE instrument or effect or MASCHINE Expansion at the NI Online Shop. Native Instruments is offering nine lucky winners to win the new KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE bundle before its release. The competition takes place on the newly launched KOMPLETE Twitter Channel. www.twitter.com/komplete KOMPLETE 9 is available for pre-order at a suggested retail price of $559 / 499 EUR. KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE is available for a suggested retail price of $1099 / 999 EUR. Updates for owners of KOMPLETE 2 through 8 are available from $149 / 149 EUR. Expected in-store date is March 27, 2013. A video featuring the entire range of the KOMPLETE world is available on Youtube at: http://youtu.be/L\_6sFGZ2stA Additional information on KOMPLETE 9 is available at: www.native-instruments.com/komplete A digital press kit including picture material is available at: www.native-instruments.com/press.info About Native Instruments: Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and DJing. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike.

March 11, 2013, London, England – Design-led technology start-up ROLI introduces the Seaboard GRAND, a radically new kind of musical instrument and digital controller that reimagines the most iconic of musical instruments – the piano. An evolution of the piano keyboard, the Seaboard has a soft three-dimensional surface that enables unprecedented real-time, intuitive control of the fundamental characteristics of sound: pitch, volume, and timbre. Piano and keyboard players can instantly transfer their skills to the Seaboard and begin exploring its new capacities. The Seaboard is the first electronic instrument to enable control of a wide variety of parameters through traditional techniques for expressiveness and virtuosity. As a controller, the Seaboard allows players to manipulate sound like never before. It authentically simulates a plethora of other instruments – guitar note bends, subtle string and horn swells, and much more are expressively created in seconds instead of hours. Both as an instrument and as a controller the Seaboard creates a world of entirely new sonic possibilities, and provides a new bridge between acoustic and electronic approaches to music. The Seaboard was invented by RCA Design Products graduate Roland Lamb. In 2011, ROLI – the company he founded – won a place in the Design London incubator, and secured grant funding from the Technology Strategy Board, the UK’s innovation agency. ROLI now employs 16 engineers, designers, and musicians in its warehouse studio/workshop in Dalston. Advisory Board members include the designer and architect Ron Arad. The Seaboard is powered by the patent-pending SEA Interface, ROLI’s disruptive platform sensor technology. SEA Interfaces are highly precise, information-rich, and pressure-sensitive, and can be built in any form factor. They enable seamless transitions between discrete and continuous input, and capture three-dimensional gestures while simultaneously providing the user with tactile feedback. ROLI is currently developing further applications in music, personal computing, robotics, medical devices, gaming, and vehicular and machine control. The Seaboard GRAND will be featured in 2013’s South by Southwest music conference, where it has been selected to participate in the Music Accelerator, a showcase of the best new start-up companies. Celebrated keyboard player Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater will be premiering the Seaboard with an exclusive performance to demonstrate its versatility and musicality. A limited edition of 88 Seaboard GRANDs will be available for pre-order worldwide starting in April 2013. Each Seaboard GRAND will be hand-assembled to order in the ROLI studio in the heart of Dalston, East London, and, in recognition of its provenance, each will be named after a particular note on the piano keyboard, from A0 to C8. For more information on the Seaboard go to www.weareroli.com youtube.com/weareroli As featured on BBC News.

Umeå, Sweden, March 12, 2013 – Today Toontrack Music released Drums Toolbox EZmix Pack, a new expansion for their widely popular multi-effect mix tool EZmix 2. The Drums Toolbox EZmix Pack features a wide variety of one-click settings specifically tailored to enhance drum recordings of any type, all designed by a dream team of engineers: Randy Staub (Metallica, Alice in Chains), Neil Dorfsman (Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan), Pelle Henricsson (Refused) and the sound design team at Toontrack. Be it straight out of your favorite sampler, a studio multitrack recording or right off an on-stage live performance, the Drums Toolbox EZmix Pack will offer complex chains and various amounts of EQ, compression, transient shaping and tape simulation to take your drum audio to the next level. You will find inserts dedicated to each kit piece as well as aux and group bus settings for the entire drum mix. Time to make drums that rock – and pop in your mix! Link [http://www.toontrack.com/products.asp?item=184]