Jon Chappell

Neo Multi Dynamic is the multi bands version for the acclaimed Neo Dynamic, which features a 4 bands dyanmic processing with the innovative Linkwitz-Riley Splitter to separate the frequency bands and then process them. This gives you a better sounding multi bands dyanmic processing because the Linkwitz-Riley Crossover filter tends to have the lowest phase distortion of all filters. Neo Multi Dynamic is a new concept in dynamic processing technology. Different from ordinary compressors/limiters, Neo Multi Dynamic not only offers more sonic variety than traditional units, it is far easier to use. Neo Multi Dynamic is based on Sound Magic Award Winning Modeling Technology. This makes Neo Multi Dynamic more like a sampler than typical compressors and limiters. Itembodies several algorithms (such as sample sets) that make this plug-in easy to expand and extend with new compressors/limiters models in the future. Neo Multi Dynamic starts with 10 compressors/limiters, modelled after famous brand names such as SSL, ,TubeTech and so on. Each of these has their own famous "flavors" ready to use. Sound Magic Award Winning Modeling Technology accurately models every nuance of these famous compressors and limiters. It took years to model each knob and every control on the real hardware, but the results are amazing. When we did phase cancelling tests comparing our models with the originals, we got a result of 43dB decreases in volume indicating a 99.5\% similarity with the original hardware. Neo Multi Dynamic makes the whole dynamic processing experience easier by combining compressors and limiters together. In many cases, compressors and limiters have been treated as two different units. Neo Multi Dynamic automatically combines them both. When you push the ratio knob to max, for example, Neo Multi Dynamic will switch to Limiter Mode automatically. In this way, you can have two units together at your fingertips. Neo Multi Dynamic is provided as a Windows VST or Add-on for Supreme Piano 2, MAC Version is under development now. For more information, downloading demo version, please visit http://www.supremepiano.com/product/multidyn.html

'Underground Trance Vol 1' brings you a staggering 2.5GB of uncompressed content designed to take your productions to the next level and blow the roof clean off with five superbly produced Construction Kits. You'll find quirky synths, edgy FX, powerful rises and huge drops in this feature rich product. Across these five kits you'll find a range of infectious phrases, suspenseful filters, rock solid bass and drums and a shimmering spatially expansive top end, all designed to give your next Trance or electronic production commercial quality with an underground edge. MIDI Files Included: Like so many other Producer Loops products, 'Underground Trance Vol 1' 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. Unlooped Riffs/Tails: This sample library also comes with unlooped/tail versions allowing you to end a phrase with the decay of the reverb/delay applied to the loop, another "Producer Loops" exclusive product feature. Royalty-Free: All of the loops in this product are 100\% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs. Specifications: • 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: Underground Trance Vol 1 is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £29.95 / 34,33 EUR / $37.54 USD. More information is available at: http://www.producerloops.com

OXFORD, UK: The wait is over! Sonnox has announced the release of the highly anticipated AAX version of it’s acclaimed Oxford Dynamics Plug-in. Based on algorithms from the Dynamics section of the OXF-R3 digital mixing console, the AAX DSP and Native versions boast six individual sections: Compressor, Expander, Limiter, Gate, Side-chain EQ, and Warmth function. Both AAX DSP and AAX Native versions can be used as a surround buss compressor/limiter, previously only possible in the TDM version. The Dynamics also benefits from new meters. Sonnox Sales & Marketing Manager, Nathan Eames comments, “We’ve had a great number of requests for the Dynamics plug to be next in our AAX development cycle. Post customers have been particularly anxious for this version, as many use it with Avid consoles hand in hand with the Oxford EQ. This new release completes their main ‘go to’ plug-in toolset of EQ and Dynamics for Avid’s AAX format.” To celebrate the release of the Oxford Dynamics for AAX, Sonnox is offering a 40\% discount on the plug-in until March 31st 2013. Visit www.sonnox.com for more info.

March 7, 2013 — IK Multimedia, a leader in mobile music-creation apps and accessories for iOS — is proud to announce the release of SampleTank 1.4, the latest version of its professional-quality sound-and-groove-module app for iPhone,iPad and iPod touch. The app is now fully optimized to support the larger screen of both iPhone 5 and the new iPod touch while providing eye-catching graphics that showcase amazingly on the Retina display. SampleTank now also sports increased polyphony (the number of simultaneous notes that can be played). Up to 64 simultaneous voices are now available, and this expanded note capacity gives users even more freedom to produce complex, professional-caliber arrangements in SampleTank’s 4-track recorder, right on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Lots in the Tank SampleTank comes loaded with hundreds of world-class sample-based sounds and patterns, giving users a broad sonic palette for producing professional-sounding tracks and beats, or for use as a sound module for live performance. SampleTank features 16 instrument categories and includes over 500 sounds, from drums to pianos to basses to synths to guitars and many more. Users can customize the sounds through editable parameters such as volume, attack, and filter; and with insert effects and a master reverb. Thanks to a newly streamlined user interface, navigation through Sample Tank’s powerful features is now even easier and faster. Get More for Less Additional instruments, patterns and grooves are available in convenient instrument-specific expansion sound packs, making it easy for users to add the specific sound types they need. IK offers two great options for controlling SampleTank externally: iRig KEYS is a 37-mini-key, bus-powered, ultra-portable keyboard; and iRig MIDI is an iOS MIDI interface that makes it possible to plug any external controller into an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Pricing and Availability The SampleTank App is available for $19.99/€17.99 from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.AppStore.com/SampleTank. The app includes over 130 sounds and 1,000 MIDI patterns that can further be expanded via In-App Purchase. The update is free for existing users. A free version of the app, SampleTank FREE, is also available, which includes 20 instrument sounds and can be expanded with the optional sound packs via In-App Purchase. www.sampletank.com/ios www.ikmultimedia.com/irigkeys www.ikmultimedia.com/irigmidi

Meridian, MS, March 05, 2013 -- Audio innovator Peavey Electronics is proud to introduce its all new version of the 300-Watt Escort® 3000 Portable Sound Reinforcement System. Available to ship immediately, the Escort 3000 brings significant updates to one of the most successful and most often imitated portable sound systems in the world. With the Escort series, the entire sound system is integrated into a single complete, easy-to-use, highly portable and great sounding package. It’s the ideal sound system for schools, churches, DJs and small bands. The new Escort 3000 takes the reliability, transportability, and audio quality of the original and combines it with state-of-the-art features such as digital multi-effects, USB MP3 player, Peaveyʼs Mid-Morph™ technology, and the patented FLS® (Feedback Locating System®). The Escort 3000 transports with ease and features the rugged build and high quality sound that Peavey is known for. Peavey has taken live sound convenience to another level with the Escort’s built in carrying case. Providing storage for everything needed, it includes folding speaker stands and plenty of room for optional accessories such as microphones and cables. The case even features luggage style wheels, allowing for the entire system to simply roll away. No heavy lifting, just great audio! Find out more about the Escort Series at www.Peavey.com The Escort Series features: Escort 3000 · 300 Watts (150 x 2) · Two-way speaker system with 10” woofer · 7 Channels · 6 combination XLR 1/4” inputs · Custom rubberized knobs · RCA/3.5 TRS media inputs · USB MP3 Playback · Patented FLS® (Feedback Locating System®) · Digital Multi-effects · Peavey’s exclusive Mid-Morph™ EQ · LCD screen for ease of file playback and effect selection · Seven-band graphic equalizer · Two folding speaker stands (included in case) · Two 15ʼ speaker patch cables · Storage compartment for optional accessories · Convenient package with luggage-style wheels

Paris, France, 2013/03/07: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for their multi-purpose audio levels meter and envelope generation plug-in, Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro. At this occasion, the introduction price period for the recently released plug-in has been extended. Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro (DPMP) is a unique audio analysis tool that combines very flexible and customizable audio meters with advanced envelope generation and side chaining control capabilities. This new version (4.01) fixes a few issues for Mac users and brings a new default preset so that the plug-in fits into small laptop sizes when opened the first time. The plug-in is available alone or as part of Blue Cat's Analysis Pack, the company's flagship audio analysis solution. The update is free for existing customers, and the new version can be downloaded from the same location as Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.0. The introduction period for new customers (16\% off the plug-in and 10\% off the Analysis pack) has been extended until March 15th. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats (32 and 64-bit). What's new in Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.01: - Changed default preset so that the plug-in fits into small laptop screens when opened. - Mac-VST: Fixed window resize issues on Cubase and Nuendo (Mac). - Mac-Audio Unit: Fixed random crashes at startup in some host applications. System requirements: - Intel Mac running Mac OS X Moutain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard (10.6), or Leopard (10.5). - PC running Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista or XP. Links: http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product\_DPeakMeterPro/ http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle\_AnalysisPack/ Pricing: Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4: 49 EUR or $66 (instead of 59 EUR or $79) Upgrade from Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 3: 11 EUR or $15 Blue Cat's Analysis Pack: 206 EUR or $269 (instead of 229 EUR or $299)

EDMOND, Ok. (March 4, 2013) — Keeley Electronics is proud to welcome the Red Dirt overdrive, the newest member of the award-winning Keeley Electronics family of custom effects pedals. The result of over 10 years of research and fine tuning development of its existing modified pedal lineup, the Keeley Electronics Red Dirt overdrive delivers a range of tones from classic subtle blues to contemporary high-gain crunch. The Red Dirt overdrive began from a quest to find the perfect classic drive sound while also offering new levels of sonic versatility to satisfy a wider range of musical styles. Founder and head engineer Robert Keeley took this idea and combined the great sounds found within his original “Mod Plus” and “Baked” modified pedals and added refinements found exclusively in his custom pedal line. By incorporating these tones along with the Keeley standard of U.S.A. hand-built quality using premium components, the Red Dirt overdrive aims to become an indispensible part of any pedal chain. The Red Dirt overdrive features: • Dirt control that offers an extremely dynamic, touch-sensitive gain at both mild and heavier sustain settings •Tone control that delivers an extended range of useable voicing to match the needs of virtually any guitar and amp combination • Volume control that can effectively balance the signal or push an amp into further sustain and overdrive with authority • Hand-built in the U.S.A. using the finest components and construction techniques • Beautifully housed and powder coated in a rugged enclosure • True bypass switching for pure tone and no signal loss • World-class Keeley customer support The Keeley Electronics Red Dirt overdrive will begin shipping to dealers worldwide this month. It has a street price of $199. For more information about Keeley products and service, visit http://www.robertkeeley.com

2013 marks a major expansion in instrument case offerings from On-Stage. Seven new specialized hardshell variations join the catalog of universal cases, gig bags, and polyfoam models. Each new model is custom-fit to its intended instrument, providing snug protection and handling ease at a remarkable price. The GCA5600B Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Case incorporates all the features of our best-selling acoustic hardshells, but is upsized to accommodate the unique size and shape of jumbos. Features include a plush lined interior, cradling neck support, gold hardware, and a deep interior accessory compartment. List: $159.99, MAP: $99.95 The new GCFV7000 V-Shaped Electric Guitar Case is sized to fit the massive dimensions of “Flying V” style guitars. Its hardshell exterior and plush interior protect every pointy edge of these wild instruments. Two-point neck support, chrome hardware, and a large interior accessory compartment round out this specialized case. List: $179.99, MAP: $109.95 Like the Flying-V case above, plus our successful Les Paul-style (GCLP7000) and SG-style (GCSG7000) cases, the GCES7000 ES-335 Electric Guitar Case is custom-fit to protect its intended instrument. A full hardshell exterior, molded plush-lined interior, and vital neck support protect ES-335 style semi-hollow guitars during storage and transport. An interior compartment makes for easy storage of picks, straps, spare strings, tuners or other accessories. List: $159.99, MAP: $99.95 Little instruments need protection too! GCU4000 Series Ukulele Cases feature molded hardshell forms, water resistant vinyl leather exteriors, gold hardware, and locking clasps. Available in Soprano (GCU4003), Concert (GCU4004), Tenor (GCU4002), and Baritone (GCU4001) sizes. List: $79.00, MAP: $49.95 (All models) Now shipping most models. Call for details. Visit www.on-stage.com for more information on these new hardshell cases and all other On-Stage products.

March 6, 2013 K-Sounds introduces Classical Nylon Guitar for the Korg Kronos / Kronos X. This sound set offers full-length, unlooped samples taken at eight dynamic levels, plus various sampled and programmed playing techniques. Classical Nylon Guitar includes a variety of presets designed to facilitate complete performances in a single take. Integrated fret noises, key-off noises, slides, mutes, vibrato, and more combine to create a lifelike musical experience. Presets include natural and enhanced solo guitars, velocity splits with mutes and harmonics, extra-wide stereo guitars, and layers with pad, strings, and choir. There is even a selection of sounds that facilitate very fast strumming. Features: Full-length, unlooped stereo samples. Eight sampled dynamic layers. Sampled mutes. Sampled harmonics. Dozens of fret, strum, and struck wood noise samples. Optional key-off elements. Fully programmed specifically for the Kronos / Kronos X. Designed to be incredibly playable. Classical Nylon Guitar is available now at ksounds.com.

Over 440 one-shot wav samples of chopped piano chords & riffs designed for production of today's Hip Hop, RnB and Pop music. 182 megabytes in size, "Piano Shots 1" includes 15 automatically loading software sampler presets and soundfonts. The sound-set is organized and split into three tempos and keys. Tempo 100BPM contains 123 wav samples in G key, tempo 110BPM contains 160 wav samples in E key and tempo 120BPM - 148 samples in A# key. Each tempo is provided with 5 main themes + tons of professional chord progressions & variations. All tempo groups can be mix-matched across presets. The "Piano Shots 1" Sound-set is packed with piano riffs, chords derived from ThaLoops "RnB Pianos 1" loop-set. The collection of one-shot piano samples makes creating chord progressions for the user a fun experience. With all packed dominants, subdominants, 7th, 9th chord inversions you get accompaniment for your melodies and hooks right away. Major & minor scales, professional dynamic piano performance layered with additional production sounds takes your songs to the Hit level. Strings, electric pianos, organs, rhodes were subtly added to color different piano instruments and themes. The chords will match any emotion: dark, melancholic, sad, light, happy or romantic. Each preset is programmed so that users can sequence song arrangements with ease. Delivering the quality for the TOP piano riffs in RnB, Hip Hop, Pop, Dance and more! Tempos and Keys: 100BPM - G major/minor 110BPM - E major/minor 120BPM - A# major/minor Format Compatibility: 16bit WAV stereo, Kontakt, Halion, Battery, SF2, Reason NN-XT “Piano Shots 1” sound set is offered at a 50\% discount for a limited time $16.00. For more information, visit the website at http://bit.ly/PianoShots1

LOS ANGELES – (For Immediate Release) – Now you can splash more vibrant colors across stages and walls, in a greater variety of color schemes, with the new Mega Bar RGBA from ADJ. A cutting-edge one-meter (42-inch) LED wash bar, the Mega Bar RGBA can create a limitless spectrum of stunning colors with its 320 x 10mm RGBA LEDs (64 red, 96 green, 96 blue and 64 amber). The addition of amber LEDs provides the ability to produce hard-to-blend – yet very desirable --orange, yellow and gold shades. These added color options give you more design flexibility, plus amber adds a richer, warmer glow to all colors, so your wall and stage washes will have a depth and intensity that makes them really stand out. Ideal for nightclubs, mobile entertainers, bands, theatrical productions, and any uplighting or color washing application, the compact Mega Bar RGBA also offers the flexibility of a variety of manual and DMX modes to suit users with different needs and levels of lighting experience. Equipped with 48 built-in color macros, it can be run in 6 different modes: Manual Color Mode, Static Color Change Mode, Auto (Program Run) Mode, Sound Active Mode, RGBA Manual Control Mode, and DMX-512 Mode (with 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 18 or 34-channel DMX options). You can even control your washes at a distance from behind the scenes, because the Mega Bar RGBA is compatible with the optional ADJ RFC wireless remote (sold separately), which gives command over Black Out, program selection, RGB color change and other features. Need to cover a larger area? The Mega Bar RGBA can be linked in multiples via 3-pin XLR cable. It features an IEC AC outlet on the rear to daisy chain power for up to 20 units, and it even has a cool new magnet system on the endcaps for easily connecting multiple bars together to seamlessly expand your lighting coverage. “Whether you’re a mobile entertainer or experienced lighting pro, the Mega Bar RGBA makes it easier than ever to create professional LED washes and uplighting effects—whatever your needs,” said Alfred Gonzales, national sales manager for ADJ. “Not only can it be operated and controlled in so many different ways, but the amber LEDs give you an expanded color palette --and a richer looking wash that people will really notice.” Featuring a 30° beam angle, the Mega Bar RGBA also includes 0-100\% electronic dimming and an LED strobe/pulse effect for even more design options. The Mega Bar RGBA comes with a versatile mounting bracket that allows it to be hung on a wall or set on the ground. Its compact size – 41.75”L x 3”W x 5.75”H (1060 x 73 x 14mm) – and light weight – 6 lbs. (2.7 kg.) –make it ideal for mobile use too. Energy-efficient and low maintenance, the Mega Bar RGBA draws a maximum 32 watts of power and utilizes 50,000-hour rated LEDs. It emits very little heat and can be run all night without duty cycles. It features multi-voltage operation: 100-240V, 50/60Hz. The MSRP of the Mega Bar RGBA is $349.95. Click link below to see the Mega Bar RGBA in action!

Our goal with Gospel Drawbars has not been to make a generic virtual recreation of an organ but to capture the character of a unique instrument, in this case one of the first ever Hammond organ models made, a Hammond AB from the late 1930s. We have created a user-friendly control panel for blending a number of pre-made settings. The drawbar settings have been carefully chosen to include both mellow standards and trebles with attitude. We recorded all the settings through the organ’s own Leslie speaker, in stereo, which gives a warm and pleasing colour to the sound. Gospel Drawbars has 22 recorded settings and 955 stereo wav samples in total, recorded at 24bits and 44.1 Sample rate. You get 22 programs for NI Kontakt 2 and Logic EXS24. The NI Kontakt 3-5 scripted version has 22 bonus presets to start with for your own tweakings. The total size of the library uncompressed is 1.10 GB. All formats are included when you buy Gospel Drawbars. Gospel Drawbars costs $69 (+$11) if you want it on DVD. Full version of Kontakt is required, this library does NOT work with the free Kontakt Player! Visit www.precisionsound.net for more information and demos.

Orchestral Strings One was recorded utilizing the legendary acoustics in the famous Berliner Hall - home of the world class BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER. Our full string orchestra contains 14 violins, 10 Violas, 8 Cellos and 6 Double Basses. Now it's your turn to experience this huge orchestral section as a useful string instrument. Sound Magic has created Orchestral Strings One as a single ensemble complete with the beautiful ambience of this amazing hall. This incredible instrument will quickly become your "go to" string orchestra. No longer will you have to try and build a similar sound with several different string instruments or sections, burning up tracks, RAM, CPU cycles and your valuable time! Violins, violas, cellos and basses are considered to be nearly impossible to sample into realistic sounding instruments. And the String Ensemble is the holy grail of these string instruments. KVR's Developers Challenge has provided Sound Magic with an opportunity to push the boundaries of our Hybrid Modeling Technology by creating Orchestral Strings One. Our quest for extreme realism not only lets us flex our engineering and computational chops - it gives you an incredibly useful freebie! If you're familiar with the #2 ranked KVR instrument, Piano One, you know how clean Sound Magic's efforts are. To ensure the highest sound quality possible in our samples, we use top-of-the-line gear such as Brauner Microphones and Neve preamps. Couple this gear with the prodigious Berliner Hall and Orchestral Strings One is able to push the boundaries of realism - with the aid of Sound Magic's Award-Winning NEO Hybrid Modeling Technology, of course! The NEO Hybrid Modeling Engine offers you the best from both the sampling and modeling worlds. The Authentic Sound of Sampling combined with the Playability of Modeling makes for a string experience that you have to try to believe! No steep hardware requirements here. Orchestral Strings One takes up less than 200MB of disk space and doesn't overly tax your CPU. The NEO Hybrid Modeling Engine gives you absolute control over every aspect of each string - you can even design your own string! There are nearly 20 controls waiting for you to tweak! Some of you (you know who you are!) just HAVE to dial up the legato and velocity, fiddle with the dynamic response, and play with those timbre differences. Unlike static samples, modeling technology really brings the Orchestral Strings One to life. And more importantly, Orchestral Strings One focuses on the continuous flow of melody, not on just a single note. For example, you can progressively transform a sustained note by first adding slow vibrato, then medium vibrato and finally fast vibrato. While doing this, you can also use the expression controller to change from crescendo to decrescendo. This sort of control is just about impossible to achieve with sampled strings. Orchestral Strings One is very easy to use. You can play with all the parameters on the fly with a MIDI keyboard using key switches and controllers. A keyboard player can easily and freely play our Orchestral Strings One without any difficulty. It's perfect for a live performance! Features: Innovative Sampling technologies put 14 violins, 10 Violas, 8 Cellos and 6 Double Basses into One instrument. Neo Hybrid Modeling Engine make the full strings section into 200MB. Innovative Key Switch and Controller system makes it ideal for use in live performance. Can real-time switch between Spic, Staccato, Pizzicato, Legato, Cresando, Decresando, PFP, Vibrato, Tremolo, Trills and Sordino by Key Switches and MIDI Controllers. Fully controllable legato system. Auto Rhythm Tool helps you better and quicker play repeated notes on fly. Multi Microphone Positions, Player, Audience and Ambience/Room. Small RAM usage and Light on CPU. Built-in High-Quality Reverb. Built in 64-Steps Sequencer enable users to compose their string phrases in a quickest and efficient way. Support Add-ons System. For more information, downloading it, please visit http://www.kvraudio.com/product/orchestral-strings-one-by-sound-magic

The Railhammer Anvil pickup is designed for players who want the chunky tone and sustain of a high output design but with excellent clarity and string definition. A high output ceramic magnet, 44 gauge wire, and increased winding are used to produce amp pummeling power and girth. Aggressive fast riffs, complex chords, and palm muting are defined and cut through the mix. Clean or dirty, standard or low-tuned, the clarity is enhanced beyond traditional humbucker designs. The patent pending Railhammers are designed by award winning guitar industry veteran Joe Naylor. Railhammers feature rails under the wound strings for tight lows, and poles under the plain strings for fat highs. This allows players to dial in a tight percussive tone on the wound strings without the plain strings sounding thin or sterile. The result is clarity that rivals an active pickup, but with the harmonic content and organic tone of a passive design. Touch sensitivity, sustain, and harmonic content are also enhanced by the extremely efficient magnetic structure, and the elimination of any moving parts. The strong magnetic field also prevents any dead spots when bending strings. Other features include: universal spacing, six screw German silver baseplate, four-conductor wiring (for custom wiring such as coil split, phase, series/parallel, etc.) and height tapered rails which contribute to consistent volume from string to string. For more info please visit www.railhammer.com

Burgaw, NC -- February 26, 2013 -- Fans of Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson and his stunning guitar tone finally have the opportunity to get their hands on one of Lifeson's most prized pieces of gear. After working with engineers at Mojotone, one of the leading custom amp builders in North America, Lifeson is putting his name on an exact replica of the custom amplifier used in his guitar rig. Dubbed the Lerxst Omega, the amp will be available to the public immediately. The Lerxst® Omega amplifier was created by Mojotone based on a vintage Marshall amp Lifeson used in the studio while recording the band's latest album, "Clockwork Angels." With select modifications made to the circuitry and an overwhelming attention to aesthetic detail, this 25/50 watt amp is a marvel in the world of modern sound amplification. And for a guitarist like Alex, who has one of the most distinctive and recognizable tones in rock music, the Lerxst has to live up to a high level of expectation. "It sounds so good!" stated Lifeson, moments after receiving the very first build of his new signature amp. "We pulled the Marshall last night after A/B-ing the two. The tonal character is quite similar, but the response of the Lerxst® has greater immediacy, sustain and grip." Mojotone--in direct partnership with Alex Lifeson--will produce the all hand-wired Lerxst® Omega amp ($2,995) and matching Celestion G-12M loaded Tall 4x12 speaker cabinet ($1550). The amp and cabinet will be available via the lerxstamps.com website immediately.

'Symphonic Series Vol 5: Epic Action 2' follows on from its hugely successful predecessor with five more breath-taking, original compositions totalling a staggering 5.4GB of uncompressed data. Composed and producer by Sergei Stern, an up-and-coming composer with extraordinary talent and vision. Audio and MIDI loops are included as well as full arrangements for your sequencer in ACID/WAV, Apple Loops, and OMF formats. All of the amazing live instruments found in a symphony orchestra are included in this epic pack, alongside percussions. All loops and phrases feature "solo" performances for maximum authenticity: Strings: Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses, Harp. Woodwind: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Contrabassoon. Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba. Percussion: Piano, Xylophone, Tiki-tiki, Timpani, Metals, Cymbal, Gong, Snare, Toms, Bass Drum. Free Demo Loops: How would you like to check out this product before you buy? Well, we've put together a Free Pack including 10 loops from this product, in WAV format. You can download this pack here. Please note, there are thousands of files in this product, so this pack represents a very small amount of the full product, which includes 5.4 GB of content. About Sergei Stern: Sergei Stern is a classically-trained Russian born composer with a degree in classical composition and music for film. He creates music for multi-media and film. About the Symphonic Series: The "Symphonic Series" paves the way for producers and composers of all standards to incorporate highly innovative and natural- sounding orchestral loops into their work. This series will eventually cover a multitude of different orchestral styles, and is focused on "authenticity". Watch this space as we have many more exciting titles coming soon... Who is this product for? ‘Symphonic Series Vol 5: Epic Action 2’ is not just an immensely useful and inspirational tool for soundtrack, game and film composers, it goes far beyond this and is useful for producers of all styles. For example, anyone wanting to add some epic sound to their music will find outstanding inspiration here. Hip Hop producers and Dance producers can import the OMF files into their favourite DAW or sequencer, find a hot spot, then set the locators and start working on a beat. Ambient artists may want to loop a woodwind section, pitch it down at least 2 octaves and start mixing this with time-stretched double bass notes. The possibilities are limited only by your own imagination. If in doubt, download the free pack to play around with some of the loops before you buy. Using the MIDI files: Want to use the exact notes of a phrase while adding some patches from your favourite synth? No problem. Thanks to our clear file- naming system you won't need more than a couple of seconds to locate and import the MIDI file representing the notes of your favourite phrase. Output the MIDI loop through your own synth, and come up with some incredible new ideas. About using the OMF files: OMF format (Open Media Format) allows you to import a complete arrangement of audio loops into virtually any sequencer. Once loaded, you will see all parts on screen exactly as originally seen when exported, with chunks of audio data on separate tracks, all named by instrument. This format will allow you complete flexibility when re-mixing the arrangements. Dry loops were used when building the OMF files so feel free to add your own reverb and/or favourite FX to a phrase, a loop or a fully orchestrated fragment. All clips (phrases, loops) carry the same name as the dry and wet loops as well as the MIDI loops which you will find in the folder structure. By muting or soloing tracks while looping a specific section, you will soon find the exact combination of instruments you want to use for your project. Keep in mind that it might be best to use the same file-naming system when exporting your favourite sections as you may want to add or change things at a later point in your creative proces. Please Note: The OMF files sum up all volumes of the individual tracks while all faders are set to 0 db. Therefore, please set the master fader to around -7 db to avoid clipping and take it from there. List of Sequencers with OMF Import: Here is a list of all sequencers that will import the full arrangements of these kits in audio format. When you import these arrangements you will be able to see them in your sequencer as if you had recorded them yourself: • Ableton Live! • AudioDesk • Cubase • Digital Performer • Logic Pro • Logic Studio • Nuendo • Pro Tools • Pyramix • Sadie • Samplitude • Sonar • Soundtrack Pro Using these OMF arrangements you will be able to re-arrange them as desired/learn how this music was put together. Product Specifications: • 5 Construction Kits containing audio loops and MIDI loops representing musical phrases • All audio loops are dry (no FX) and the same loops are also available with reverb (tail loops). All in 24-Bit, 44.1 kHz sample rate • 5 OMF files containing the exact arrangements of the tracks are provided, so you can import the full arrangements into all sequencers which support this format. These files are great to be used as reference files and to export small sections you pick out yourself while having the opportunity to make your own mix before you start exporting. This format is also great for DJ's and sound designers. • All loops are royalty-free to those who have purchased the product. "Commercial use" of the five original compositions "exactly as they are in the demos" is forbidden, though. One has to make "new music" using our loops to act in accordance with our license agreement. Price and Availability: Symphonic Series Vol 5: Epic Action 2 is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £49.95 / 57,60 EUR / $63.14 USD. More information is available at: http://www.producerloops.com

March 1, 2013 Lava Cable has partnered with Switchcraft Inc. to introduce next generation pancake-style plug the Lava 229TM Plug! Improving on the “original” and popular Switchcraft 228 plug, the Lava 229TM plug features two plated copper alloy solder contacts and a Mylar shorting protector along with a single piece tip and rod assembly for greater strength and reliability. The Lava 229TM plug has a body width of only .425” and a capacitance is just 8 pF. The best has just got better. Proudly imported from Chicago! Made In USA. This best-in-class new plug is sold individually and as part of DIY kits with our Mini ELC cable. Retail price is $5.95 each. You can purchase the Lava 229TM through stocking Lava Cable dealers or on our website www.lavacable.com

Nashville, TN March 4, 2013 — 3RD POWER™ announced it has updated two Dream Solo amplifiers from the popular Dream Solo™ Series hand-wired amplifier line. The new Dream Solo 4 is the versatile Plexi-voiced unit now featuring “Orange Glow”, an all tube higher gain mode. The new Dream Solo 3 is the AC30-voiced that has been completely re-imagined to deliver every ounce of classis British AC chime and growl possible out of a 6V6 output tube platform. The updated Dream Solo 4 amplifier is now shipping with a hot new feature, Orange Glow. The Orange Glow feature is an all tube gain mode that increases the saturation of overdriven guitar tones. The new Dream Solo 4 features simple front-panel access to both the original Vintage Gain Mode and the new, higher gain Orange Glow mode. With Orange Glow active, your guitar tone becomes more expressive and overdriven with pure tube saturation without relying on clipping diodes, often associated with fuzzy and harsh distortion effects. Built on a 6V6 output tube platform, the updated Dream Solo 3 amplifier is now shipping with a completely re-imagined design. The redefined ’59 AC30-voice unit has been updated in every way including a new preamp, power amp, and power supply to deliver more touch-sensitivity, chime and growl than ever before from a 6V6 based amplifier. Typical AC30-voiced amplifiers rely on EL84 output tubes, a tube well known for it’s glassy mid-range edge and compression. The EL84 is also known to be a somewhat finicky tube too as they are often the source of noise issues due to microphonics as well as operational issues and instabilities associated with high heat. We chose the 6V6 to solve these problems and the updated Dream Solo 3 delivers all the rich tone, chime and creamy compression you’d expect from an AC30-voiced amp without the hassle of EL84s. Both models feature an enhanced HybridMASTER™ functionality that expands the range of volume attenuation so that even bedroom jam sessions are more fun and inspiring without disturbing the neighbors. The Dream Solo Series comprises of four single-channel all tube guitar amplifiers featuring 3RD POWER’s sonic refinements of classic British and American amplifiers. Dream Solos are available either as a 112 combo amplifier and as a amp head only. All models feature 3RD POWER’s patent-pending HybridMASTER volume management technology. The combo version features 3RD POWER’s proprietary FlexCAB™ speaker chamber technology for a refined frequency response and wider sound dispersion. Even with all of these design enhancements, Dream Solo pricing will remain steady at $1699 for the head version, $1999 for a 112 combo loaded with an Eminence Legend speaker. There is an upgrade path available for current owners. Customers are encouraged to contact the factory directly for more information.

Nashville, TN March 4, 2013 — 3RD POWER, one of the hottest amp companies on the market, has announced that the 2013 British Dream amplifier is now shipping with a hot new feature, Orange Glow. The Orange Glow feature is an all tube gain mode that increases the saturation of overdriven guitar tones. The new British Dream features simple front-panel access to both the original Vintage Gain Mode and the new, higher gain Orange Glow mode. With Orange Glow active, your guitar tone becomes more expressive and overdriven with pure tube saturation without relying on clipping diodes, often associated with fuzzy and harsh distortion effects. HybridMASTER has been updated to make playing guitar at lower volume levels more satisfying than ever. The redefined ’59 AC channel has been updated to deliver a higher level of touch-sensitivity, chime and growl than ever before. “We created the British Dream amplifier out of a love and passion for iconic British guitar tones of the late ‘50s, 60s and beyond. With this new version, we went back to our root inspiration – to bring our favorite AC30 together with our favorite Plexi while keeping your musical inspiration at the forefront,” said Jamie Scott, 3RD POWER’s designer and CEO. “The Orange Glow feature brings a new level of high-octane overdriven guitar tone and places it at your fingertips. Plus we’ve added great new enhancements to the AC channel and HybridMASTER that make performing, recording and even low-volume jamming more satisfying.” The updated British Dream places the new Orange Glow gain mode at your fingertips by way of a push/pull volume control on the ’68 Plexi channel. With its updated EF86 pentode preamp tube design, the new ’59 AC channel delivers more vintage sounding “voxy” chime and swirl than ever before. The enhanced HybridMASTER functionality expands the range of volume attenuation so that even bedroom jam sessions are more fun and inspiring without disturbing the neighbors. The British Dream is two-channel all tube guitar amplifier that features 3RD POWER’s sonic refinements of classic British amplifiers; the ’59 Vox AC30 and the ’68 Marshall Plexi. The British Dream is available both as a 112 combo amplifier and as a amp head only. Both versions feature 3RD POWER’s patent-pending HybridMASTER volume management technology. The combo version features 3RD POWER’s proprietary SwitchBACK™ speaker chamber technology for a refined frequency response and wider sound dispersion. Even with all of these design enhancements, British Dream pricing will remain steady at $2499 for the head version, $2899 for a 112 combo loaded with an Eminence Legend speaker, and $3099 for a 112 combo loaded with a Celestion Alnico Gold. There is an upgrade path available for current owners. Customers are encouraged to contact the factory directly for more information.

Garritan kicked off the virtual harp revolution more than 12 years ago with GigaHarp and today Make Music has announced the release of Garritan Harps, which utilises the power of today's technology to deliver a pristine sound and authentic playing experience. This virtual instrument features a variety of harps including Salvi Pedal, Venus Concert Grand and Lyon & Healy as well as a host of special features that deliver an unprecedented level of realism. Encompassing advanced glissando emulation, sampled acoustic spaces, and much more, Garritan Harps gives musicians, composers and producers the tools to easily recreate the enchanting sound of the harp in their music. Special features include full-ranged harp articulations - traditional angelic-sounding harp plucks, harmonics, Pres de la table, picked, dampened, and other types of playing techniques. Through a variety of options, Garritan Harps also makes playing glisses accessible to any musician. Pure, pristine sounds Each string was sampled for the entire life of its natural decay The sound of each string is sweet, pure, powerful, and dynamic with minimum crosstalk. Full range of harp articulations Traditional angelic-sounding harp plucks (gentle, soft, medium, and loud) Special effects include harmonics, Pres de la table and damping You can also perform chords, arpeggios, trills, tremolos, and bisbigliando. Heavenly Glisses Unique built-in keymapping emulates the pedals of a harp so you can play realistic harp glissandi and arpeggios that can be performed in real time and customised to your music Glisses are easily played in Garritan Harps by running one’s fingers up and down the keyboard. Compatible with both Mac and PC and all the major sequencers, Garritan Harps ships with the acclaimed ARIA player, which includes Ambience Reverb and Convolution Sampled Reverb. With this technology, the sound of specific performance spaces can be captured and shared – Garritan Harps offers more space perspectives and flexibility than any other professional harp instrument. The standalone ARIA Player also allows anyone to load and play back MIDI files and produce audio recordings of the MIDI file or live performances, without additional software. RRP: £74.95 / €86.95 (Download) –– £89.95 / €105.00 (DVD) For audio demos, videos and full details visit: http://www.timespace.com/product/GHARP-120/3/999995/garritan\_harps\_\%28serial\_download\%29.html

Sacramento, CA February 28, 2013 - Fargen Amplification has introduced the second guitar amplifier in its line that honors and pays tribute to John Lennon. The JL-15 combines John Lennon’s signature tone from the 60’s and 70’s with his world-renowned self-portrait in a unique offering for guitarists and Lennon fans. The JL-15 is the production version modeled after the limited edition Artist Series announced last December. The JL-15 is built with the same circuit, featuring a two-way Decade Switch that switches between distinctive John Lennon tones across the 60’s and 70’s – providing the guitarist with two amps in one. The amp also features a proprietary WGS ceramic speaker and a special acoustically transparent and UV-protected grill cloth that serves as the canvas for John Lennon’s iconic self-portrait. “I’ve taken the design and features from the original limited edition Lennon Artist Series and built them into the JL-15, which is more accessible by players at-large, priced as the market would expect in a boutique combo,” says Ben Fargen, founder. “ The tones produced by this amp are extremely accurate and based on years of knowledge and experience, not available like this elsewhere in the market.” Fargen has licensed the rights to produce this line, from Bag One Enterprises and Live Nation Merchandise, and is distributing this on its website, and through it’s network of authorized dealers including music instrument stores and art galleries. Details are available on the website and dealer inquiries are welcome. The JL-15 is now available through Fargen’s authorized dealers, priced at $2,700 MSRP. For more information, please visit www.fargenamps.com

Westlake Village, CA (February 27, 2013) – On the evening of Thursday, January 17, 2013, Guitar Center held the grand opening of its new location in Chico, California, located at 2027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Pkwy. Chico, CA 95928. The Chico store is Guitar Center’s 241st retail location. The Chico location is part of a new wave of Guitar Center retail stores that feature lesson spaces, which allows the brand to offer additional music lessons, special programs and expanded opportunities for local musicians. “Everyone at Guitar Center Chico shares an enthusiasm for making music and helping our customers do the same,” says Chad Cox, Chico General Manager, Chico resident and avid guitarist. Cox, who has been with Guitar Center since 2007, brings a passion for matching the right product with right customer every time. “Personally, the guitars I’ve purchased at Guitar Center have played a pivotal role in the evolution of my music, and now as manager I have the chance to guide other musicians in Chico towards the instruments and accessories they’ll need to elevate their craft too – it’s really exciting!” Cox continued. Guitar Center Chico: What Musicians Will Find In-Store Guitar Center Studios – Deeply vested in expanding and enhancing the Chico music scene, Guitar Center Chico also brings Guitar Center Studios to the new location. The fully-equipped, in-house lesson space is giving Chico residents of all ages and skill levels access to affordable music lessons. Sourcing locally trained store employees as certified instructors, courses will be offered on guitar, bass, keys and drums, as well as vocals and recording techniques using Pro Tools and Logic Pro and GarageBand. Vast Product Selection and Low Prices – Guitar Center Chico brings an unprecedented selection of products to Chico, all backed by Guitar Center’s guarantee and available at attractive prices. The store features the latest in guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments and keyboards, as well as live sound, DJ, lighting and recording equipment. Guitar Center Garage – Guitar Center Chico includes GC Garage, the store’s on-site guitar repair service, offering a host of services, including electronics repair, hardware customization, fretwork, structural repairs, cosmetic enhancements, setup and maintenances. Guitar Center Chico: Additional In-Store Programs and Opportunities Include: Guitar Center’s “Endless Aisle” – Chico customers can now shop from Guitar Center’s new multi-channel “endless aisle,” which extends the in-store inventory to over $400 million in new and used products from across the nation. Shoppers will be able to purchase in-store, online and via phone, with the option to have products shipped to their home or to the store for convenient pick up. At: Guitar Center Programs – Throughout the calendar year, Guitar Center Chico will host an array of free events, such as artist workshops, lessons, product launches and performances, as a part of the company’s ongoing commitment to educating and assisting unsigned artists. These programs aim to provide musicians with the opportunities and exposure essential to achieving their music goals. Recording Made Easy – Available at all Guitar Center locations, the Recording Made Easy program is a four-week, user-friendly series of weekly classes occurring Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Music Mentor Series – Available at all Guitar Center locations, the Music Mentor Series offers educational courses on Wednesdays and Saturdays every week and touch topics such as Understanding DJ Gear and Stompbox Signal Flow to Hardware and Cosmetic Upgrades for Guitars. In addition to special programs at the new Chico store, Guitar Center offers year-round programs designed to spearhead creativity and highlight promising undiscovered talent. Chico residents will now be able to participate in these ongoing events from their hometown. Programs have included Your Next Record, Guitar Center On-Stage, Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter, Guitar Center's Battle of the Blues, Guitar Center’s Drum-Off.

The end of inertia Waldbüttelbrunn – February, 26th 2013: With the EYE-7, Futurelight presents an agile moving head spot with an unbelievable lighting power, despite its small dimensions. Until now, anyone wanting a moving head with high levels of brightness, needed to make compromises with the speed of rotation. But these times are over now thanks to increasingly better LEDs. Osram LEDs for particular lighting power Responsible for the strong performance in such a small space are 7 Osram LEDs (LE RTDUW S2W), which only need 10 W each. The diodes were optimized, so they illuminate more intensely than many available LEDs with considerably higher wattage. They make the Moving Head a versatile beam effect with huge lighting power. Speed in two versions The nimble Moving Head is available in two versions: Besides the EYE-7 with a beam angle of 7°, there is also the EYE-7 Zoom with a variable beam angle of 18° to 36°. This Moving Head Wash also features a receiver for W-DMX. Compact and lightweight Both spots have the same compact measurements. With a weight of only 6 kg, they are perfectly suited for stages, festivals and exhibitions. Both of the versatile Moving Heads will be presented for the first time at the Prolight+Sound exhibition 2013. You can find the Steinigke stand at the Prolight+Sound in Hall 11.0, Stand A5. For more information about the EYE-7, see: http://eshop.steinigke.de/en/EYE-7/

The Novation Launchpad for iPad is a music performance app, available now to download for free at the App Store. The app follows some of the key features from the 'Launchpad' hardware, now used by many of the world’s famous DJs and performers, but strips out much of the complexity. Eight volume sliders allow quick volume changes and simple FX modes add fun ways to remix your music and make your performances unique. Together with the Launchkey app, they transform Novation’s new Launchkey hardware into a synth and loop triggering workstation for performing and producing music with your iPad. The launch pads on the Launchkey hardware trigger loops in the app and you can get hands-on control of levels with Launchkey’s physical faders. The Launchpad app comes with a specially assembled sample pack that has been put together by world leading sample producers: Loopmasters. AVAILABILITY: Worldwide Now at App Store PRICING: FREE

Vancouver BC, Canada Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the StageBug SB-5 Sidewinder Laptop direct box, a DI designed for quick deployment on busy stages and for the fast-paced environment of the AV system tech. According to Radial President Peter Janis: "With so many productions now using computers, we felt that the time had come to bring out an additional solution to our range. The StageBug SB-5 Sidewinder is unique in that it has an integral cable and storage cleat which makes it easy to deploy and impossible to lose the cable! There's nothing more painful than trying to find a 3.5mm interface cable when you are in the heat of the action. I also think the super compact design will be of particular benefit to the audio-video tech. These guys travel with their own service kits and having a ready solution in the work case will certainly be welcomed." The SB-5 features an integral 1.5 meter (5ft) cable terminated in a 3.5mm (1/8) connection for laptops, tablets and personal music players that is secured in place with a compression fitting. The cable is neatly wrapped and safely stored away using the sidewinder cable cleat. Connection from the source device is usually done using headphone output. Inside the SB-5, two transformers deliver full stereo operation. The transformers perform the balancing while assisting in reducing noise by isolating the input from the output to eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops. A ground lift switch at the output further advantages noise suppression. Should a device with an extra high output be encountered, the -15dB input pad is activated to reduce sensitivity and prevent overload distortion. Two ¼ TRS output connections provide a choice of balanced or unbalanced stereo connections to the PA system. An additional XLR output sums the left-right signals to mono, reducing channel count requirements where full stereo is not required. Housed in heavy steel and finished in baked enamel, the SB-5 feels solid and roadworthy. The full bottom no-slip pad provides mechanical isolation and electrical insulation when placing the SB-5 on other electrically charged devices. These features combine to make the SB-5 a great choice for the front-of-house engineer, AV system tech and musician who travel with a laptop.