Jon Chappell

'Chillout MIDI Pad Chord Progressions' features 30 blissed-out pad chord progressions in MIDI format for creating the melodic foundations for Chillout, Ambient and Downtempo music tracks. These chord progressions are also perfect as a basis for music for TV and film. As these melodies are supplied in MIDI format, they will provide you with as much flexibility as possible. You can edit and transpose them, assign any sound you want and get your own and original melodic lines. The editing possibilities are endless as you can play the performances at any tempo or pitch without artefacts. You can use these MIDI files as a jumping-off point to start your own track or base your production entirely around them as they are 100\% royalty-free! Product Features: • 30 MIDI Pad Chord Progressions • 100\% Royalty-Free • Suitable for Chillout, Ambient, Downtempo, Soundtrack & TV music Price and Availability: 'Chillout MIDI Pad Chord Progressions' is currently available for $19.95 as a download. More information and audio demo available from the Equinox Sounds website: http://www.equinoxsounds.com

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 – Auralex® Acoustics, Inc., the world’s leading brand of acoustical treatments and currently celebrating its 35th anniversary, is now shipping its new Studiofoam T™ Acoustic Absorption Panels. Auralex's latest Studiofoam™ profile, Studiofoam T provides the absorption performance that Studiofoam is famous for with a more contemporary look. Studiofoam T eliminates standing waves and flutter echo while reducing unwanted reflections. The unique 2" profile is available in a 2' x 2' or 2' x 4' format and can be mixed with other Auralex Studiofoam profiles, making possible a wide variety of aesthetic designs. The new panels’ unique design features a repeating T profile pattern, making them appropriate for a variety of professional and residential applications. The panels are available in three popular colors and are made from Auralex’s long-lasting, melamine-free formula, which won’t crumble with age. The Auralex Studiofoam T was developed out of Auralex’s clients’ desire to have a price-conscious Studiofoam solution with a completely unique and modern aesthetic. This upscale design offers increased low-frequency absorption and a tasteful, seamless appearance. Features: Eliminates standing waves and flutter echo Reduces unwanted reflections Decreases slap-back and room ring Tames full-frequency bandwidth Available colors: charcoal, burgundy & purple Unique aesthetic at home in residential settings Easy installation using Foamtak™ spray adhesive, Tubetak Pro™ liquid adhesive or E-Z Stick Pro™ Tabs Proprietary Auralex formula that lasts and lasts For more information, please visit www.auralex.com.

February 26, 2013, Meridian, MS -- Peavey Electronics®, one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment, proudly announces its all-new line of officially licensed musical instruments celebrating the iconic DC Comics Super Heroes. Available exclusively from Peavey – under license with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Entertainment – these new musical instruments will capture DC Comics Super Heroes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern and many more, in highly detailed artwork on guitars, percussion instruments and accessories. The instruments will be specially designed for DC Comics enthusiasts, serious collectors, and musicians of every skill level from beginner to pro. “We are thrilled about this unique partnership with Peavey Electronics that unites the worlds of music and the DC Comics Super Heroes. Fans of all ages and skill levels will now be able to show off their musical super powers with this unique line of instruments and accessories,” said Karen McTier, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “We are excited about bringing together these two iconic brands and creating something special,” said Hartley Peavey, founder and CEO of Peavey Electronics. “Musicians, music fans and comic aficionados alike will be delighted and inspired by these new musical instruments featuring their favorite DC Comics Super Heroes.” The new product line will debut in summer 2013 with a half-size Peavey acoustic guitar featuring the DC Comics Super Heroes, followed by a three-quarter size Peavey electric guitar and the full-size Peavey Rockmaster® electric guitar. Peavey will also release guitar picks and straps featuring DC Comics Super Heroes and villains such as Aquaman and The Joker, as well as Watchmen and other fan favorites. Founded in 1965, Peavey Electronics has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of musical instruments since the company revolutionized guitar making by introducing computer-aided manufacturing techniques in the 1970s to vastly improve quality and consistency. Today, the methods Peavey pioneered are the industry standard worldwide. Peavey and the DC Comics-inspired musical instruments and accessories will be available in summer 2013 at specialty and major national retailers. Find out more at www.peavey.com

February 26, 2013 — IK Multimedia — the industry leader in guitar/bass amp-and-FX modeling software — is proud to announce the AmpliTube Orange, a complete set of 17 officially certified models of Orange amps and cabinets for AmpliTube 3 (standalone/plug-in). First introduced during London’s “swinging ‘60s” era, Orange amps are renowned for their warm and luscious tube tone and characteristic crunch. IK is the only company to offer models with Orange’s official certification, and every guitarist, engineer and producer will want to own this definitive collection. “We work closely with the IK engineers and programmers to ensure the quality and accuracy of the sound,” says Orange founder and CEO Cliff Cooper. “There is a lot of software out there that claim to give the Orange sound, but they don’t even come close. With IK we can sit down together and nail the Orange sound.” The Lineup AmpliTube Orange features models of 7 amp heads, 9 cabinets, and 1 combo, and offers a wide variety of authentic tube tone, great for screaming leads, fat power chords, chunky rhythm parts, smooth bass lines, and much more. No matter what the genre, users will find plenty of killer amp tones in this collection to go with their music. Amps include the Tiny Terror, a 15 W head with a two-stage preamp (IK modeled the point-to-point, hard-wired edition); the Dual Terror, which can emulate the Tiny Terror or switch to the ultra-crunchy “Fat Channel”; the OR 50 and OR 120 heads, which each have the unique HF Drive control for increased presence and gain; the powerful Thunderbird 200 head, which can be used for either guitar or bass; and the versatile Rockerverb 50 MKII. The AD-30TC is a 30 W, Class A combo amp. The cabinets can be mixed and matched with the amp heads — or any other amp in a user’s AmpliTube 3 collection — to create a huge range of cool custom sounds. The cabinets cover a wide range of configurations, and include models of the 1x12 PPC112; the 2x12 PPC212 Open-Back, PPC212, and AD30TC; the 4x12 PPC412; the 4x10 OBC410, the 8x10 OBC810; and the 1x15 OBC115. Customize It All the Orange models are also available à la carte in the AmpliTube Custom Shop, along with the rest of IK’s huge collection of amp, cabinet, effect, and mic models. The Custom Shop is integrated into AmpliTube software and plug-ins, and offers a “Try Before You Buy” feature, which lets users download a fully functioning version of any model and audition it for 72 hours before purchase. Pricing and Availability AmpliTube Orange is available now for the price of $99.99/€79.99 (excluding taxes), as a digital serial-number delivery that can be purchased inside the AmpliTube Custom Shop or from the IK Online Store. All the gear in the collection is also available individually in the Custom Shop. For more information, please visit: www.amplitube.com/orange

San Francisco, CA - Feb 26th 2012: The latest 1.7 version of Neyrinck's V-Control Pro media application controller for iPad and iPad mini is now available from the Apple App store and includes a host of new features. Version 1.7 adds an innovative jog/scrub/shuttle wheel, new features for Logic 9, layout preferences, and an improved floating V-Window feature for controlling Plug-ins and Instruments from the iPad. Also, the skins for controlling Media Composer and Final Cut Pro 7 now have a new layout permanently featuring the jog wheel more suited to video editing applications. Founder, Paul Neyrinck and his team put a lot of work into the new release, "Adding the jog/scrub/shuttle wheel was a challenge because it needs to be large so it is easy to use without hunting and pecking. We could have simply made narrow faders to clear space for a wheel the way all the cheap controller apps do. But that is a lazy design compromise and the faders end up too close to each other." Paul explains that the final design uses an innovative way to incorporate the wheel, "We worked hard until we found an elegant solution on both the iPad and the iPad-mini by double tapping to show and hide the wheel. We also added some great new preference options for the transport section. Many of our users love V-Control because they can walk around a live venue and adjust the mix of the pre-recorded backing tracks. But they don't want to accidentally hit Stop while Lil Wayne is rapping! Now they can place the transport at the top and/or disable the transport controls. We also added some cool Logic 9 features and made some usability improvements for Pro Tools and Cubase users. I think our customers will be very impressed." V-Control Pro is available from the Apple App store for $49.99 and is a free update for existing customers. Also available is V-Control Free so users can make sure V-Control works well with their favorite app. Users can downloaded the latest Ney-Fi driver app for their Mac or PC from the Neyrinck website. V-Control Pro includes control skins for Audition, Cubase, Digital Performer, Final Cut Pro 7, Live, Logic Pro, MIO Console, Pro Tools, Media Composer, Reaper, Reason, Studio One, SONAR, Tracktion and a generic Mackie Control skin. V-Control Pro New Features: http://www.neyrinck.com/news/61-v-control/135-v-control-pro-1-7-release-new-features About Neyrinck Neyrinck is based in San Francisco and produces a line of software tools for empowering people to create music, movies, TV and live shows. Neyrinck's broadcast plug-ins enable Dolby E, MXF and LtRt surround sound workflows in top media applications such as Pro Tools and Final Cut Pro. V-Control Pro is an innovative iPad application that provides wi-fi control of a host of media applications on Mac and Windows including Audition, Cubase, Digital Performer, Final Cut Pro 7, Live, Logic Pro, MIO Console, Pro Tools, Media Composer, Reaper, Reason, Studio One, SONAR, and Tracktion. www.neyrinck.com www.youtube.com/neyrinckaudio

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 – Auralex® Acoustics, Inc., the world’s leading brand of acoustical treatments and currently celebrating its 35th anniversary, is now shipping products from its Carl Tatz Signature Series™, developed with Carl Tatz, the award-winning studio designer/acoustician and owner of Carl Tatz Design. Working closely with Carl Tatz, Auralex now offers audio professionals a turnkey acoustical treatment system that emulates the look and performance of Tatz’s custom-designed control rooms. Tatz and Auralex’s R&D department co-developed the series, which is a collection of fabric-wrapped fiberglass acoustic panels hand-selected by Tatz. Designed for the high-end personal or commercial control room, the new series consists of six custom-built panels available in 32 color options and combines Tatz’s expertise with Auralex’s well-established manufacturing and distribution chains to bring this new line to the masses. Tatz, a Nashville, Tennessee-based acoustician and former recording studio owner who received a Grammy® nomination for his production of Jack Jones’ Tribute to Tony Bennett LP, is a renowned figure in the audio industry with extensive experience in studio design and acoustics. The series has proven to be a hit since its introduction in 2012. Tatz recently helped design Multi-Platinum, Grammy Award–winning engineer/producer Bob Bullock’s new personal mix room in Nashville, featuring a Carl Tatz Design PhantomFocus™ System monitor tuning protocol, as well as Auralex Carl Tatz Signature Series acoustical treatment. The series has also recently been employed for the renovation of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Studios D and E control rooms, as well as GO Media in Olympia, Washington, Avid's premiere Pacific Northwest Pro School Training Center and most recently, a 2012 TEC Award™ nomination for his studio design of the MontAnna Mix Room. “We have been honored to work with Carl Tatz, one of the top studio designers in the industry, on this exciting Auralex offering,” says Eric Smith, founder and president of Auralex Acoustics. “This series is the perfect combination of Carl’s design experience with Auralex’s expertise and commitment to providing high-quality and innovative acoustical products. Now virtually any room can benefit from the same aesthetic and sound control enjoyed by top hit makers worldwide.” “I am excited to have had the opportunity to partner with Auralex on this series of high-end acoustical products,” says Tatz. “When you think of acoustical treatment, you think of Auralex, and I am glad we are able to offer the market a turnkey solution that can improve any acoustic environment.” These custom-built panels are available in 32 rich fabrics to complement any decor or to create a completely unique look. Auralex’s Carl Tatz Signature Series includes: ♦ CTD Attenuation Cloud™ - Consists of two or more 2’x4’x2” decorative, fabric-wrapped Class A absorptive fiberglass CTD ProPanels™ mounted together. The Cloud is specifically designed to be hung over the mix position for an improved soundstage and can be configured in 4’x4’, 4’x6’, 4’x8’ and 6’x8’ sizes depending upon room size and application. ♦ CTD Corner Trap™ - 2’x4’x2” CTD ProPanels™ with beveled edges and proprietary mounting hardware are used to bridge across the corners of the room to provide low-frequency control. ♦ CTD Acoustic Lens™ - Designed for side-wall applications, the 5’x4”x8” or 5’x2”x8” lens columns feature both absorptive and redirective facets that provide low- and mid-band frequency absorption, enhancing aural spatiality while controlling reflections to the right and left sides of the mix position. ♦ CTD Soffit Trap™ - 2”x4’x2’ CTD ProPanels™ with beveled edges and proprietary mounting hardware are used to bridge across the ceiling/wall corners of the room to provide low-frequency control, complementing the Acoustic Lens™ and achieving a harmonized aesthetic with the system’s panel design. ♦ CTD ProPanel™ - This 2’x4’x2” fabric-wrapped Class A absorptive fiberglass ProPanel™ is effective at controlling critical mid- and high-band frequencies, but with optional mounting methodology can also offer increased low-frequency control. Useful for both walls and ceilings. ♦ CTD Rear Wall ProPanel™ - This extra-thick 4’x2’x4” panel is installed on the rear wall to improve low-frequency absorption throughout the room and to control front-to-back axial mode anomalies that would otherwise degrade accuracy at the mix position. For more information, please visit www.auralex.com.

As music evolves so do Rotosound strings. The new 8-string set has been added to the range as a direct result of the ever-changing world of music. Today more and more musicians are moving to 8-string guitars as new styles appear and they find 6 or 7 strings are simply not enough to express themselves musically. The new 8-string set (R10-8) comes as part of the much loved ‘Rotos Yellow’ series and delivers a smooth powerful tone that lasts and lasts. The gauges in the new set are 10, 13,17,30w, 42w, 54w, 64w and 74w (where w denotes a wound string). The extra strings allow you to set free crashing lows and help you achieve new depths of heavy chords. The additional 64w and 74w strings offer deep rich tones and with a bottom B and F♯ you will now be able to make the ground rumble! These nickel on steel strings are made to the same exacting standards as all Rotosound strings using materials and secret techniques unique to them. Their British tone, long life and unbeatable consistency make these a must for the discerning 8-string guitar player. Go on – explore the hidden depths, the darker side of your musical personality. Not for the faint-hearted! World renowned guitarist Alex Hutchings is now using the new Rotosound 8-string set and you can see him playing these here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAQ0HXAEAxk To find our more about Rotosound visit http://www.rotosound.com/ and see the whole string range.

LIVONIA, MI – Reverend Guitars is releasing a new limited run: The Six Gun 2.5! The guitar’s three pickups are now mounted into the full pickguard: the Reverend Greasy T at the bridge, and the Reverend Fat S at the middle and neck positions. The standard Reverend controls are currently three-in-line and mounted into the pickguard for easier playability. There are eight Party Red models, four Chronic Blue, and four Cream available. All colors have Mint pickguards. Like all Reverends, the Six Gun 2.5 has a Korina body for consistency and clarity. Pin-lock tuners are on every Reverend Guitar, as well as the exclusive Reverend Bass Contour, which adjusts the low frequencies in the same way that the tone control adjusts the highs. Players are talking and Reverend's listening. Be a player. With top materials, select upgrades, and fresh innovations, Reverend is for daring musicians and independent dealers. But mostly, Reverend is for players.

Put it on your tab! The newest version of GoChords for the iPad and Tablet. Now you can create simple song charts with chord symbols and lyrics right on your iPad or other tablet device. Write On: An easy-to-use web-based tool for creating song sheets, complete with chord symbols and lyrics. This uncomplicated application enables the user to change the key, change chords diagrams to suit other instruments, create custom chords, scroll for easy playing and share their song sheet with anyone. Green way to play: GoChords2.Go is also a portable song book for your songs — paperless playing! Create your own custom song lists. Perfect for rehearsals, jams and writing sessions. Groups: GoChords’ fun social community consists of groups that users create to share their song sheets and to communicate with each other. We have over 200 groups as of now. Why: You shouldn’t have to be able to read music to create it. Our users, frustrated with costly and complicated programs for composing songs, wanted something easy. GoChords provides the tools for writing songs that anyone who can play a guitar, mandolin or ukulele can apply. Our trademark, You Don’t Have to Read to Write®, encapsulates our philosophy. Who: Three musicians make up the GoChords team. A singer/composer, a guitar-playing scientist and a software developer who plays bass. Where: As of this letter GoChords has over 10,000 members worldwide. Press: TuneCores Gadgets we like: http://bit.ly/VT4hqf Ukulele Player Magazine: http://bit.ly/nCMTTJ Testimonials: http://bit.ly/11ZqJk1

ILIO has put together another brand new patch library by EDM master MIDIhead to feed your appetite for fresh, sonic inspiration. Whether you're creating the latest dance floor-magnet or injecting elements of EDM (Electronic Dance Music) into your hip-hop, pop, television or film scores, EDM - Ignition will explode your senses with raging sounds. EDM - Ignition includes wobble basses, leads, keyboards, synths, pads, textures, and tempo-locked synths. All are programmed to give you maximum control with your modulation wheel, and many will surprise you when you fire up The Orb in Omnisphere! Download EDM - Ignition now for only $14.99: CLICK HERE SPECIAL OFFER: Until March 22nd, 2012 you can get the EDM Bundle that includes both EDM - Ignition and EDM - Fire for only $24.99: CLICK HERE Attention Current EDM - Fire Owners: To celebrate ILIO's EDM series patch collection, you will automatically receive a special FREE update via email, so keep your eyes peeled!

The logical layout of the user interface and the choice of available parameters bear witness to the ample experience Waldorf has creating exclusive sound generators. As a result of its heritage all functions that essentially define a synth sound are available for immediate manipulation. Every knob movement changes the sound directly and with immediate results. The characteristic analogue Waldorf multimode filter (Low Pass / Band Pass / High Pass) can also self oscillate. The integrated Boost function intensifies the sound with sheer wickedness. Besides being used for modulation duties the LFO also contains a flexible arpeggiator that can be synchronized to the outside world using MIDI. Rocket is an ideal fun sound design machine, which in combination with its extremely attractive price, will appeal to any sound designer and musician interested in quality sounds. It works as a stand-alone instrument or in any imaginable music production environment. But its most important feature is of course its sound: a real Waldorf synthesizer, powerful, direct and with a lot of love for the details. Naturally Rocket is completely designed and built in Germany. Technical specifications: · Analogue multimode-filter (VCF) with Low Pass / Band Pass / High Pass · VCF-input · Highly flexible oscillator-section with pulse width modulation and hard sync · Up to 8 oscillators in unison for chords or Ultra High Density Sawtooth · Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) for modulation · Envelopes for VCA, VCF and Sync · Booster circuit to generate aggressive sounds · Arpeggiator with different rhythmic patterns · Glide · USB powered · MIDI in and out · Extensive control panel with high-end pots and switches · Control via MIDI and USB · MIDI clock sync · Line output · Loud headphone output · Launch key for easy pre listening · Made in Germany · SRP: 205,- Euro plus taxes · Available: March 2013 For further information visit: www.waldorfmusic.de and http://youtu.be/4L\_27GHFbjI

Voxengo SPAN version 2.5 update is now available for download. SPAN is a free real-time “fast Fourier transform” audio spectrum analyzer plugin for professional music and audio production applications. For the most part it was derived from Voxengo GlissEQ dynamic parametric equalizer and reproduces its spectrum analysis functionality. SPAN 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. List of changes in version 2.5: * Crash issue reported in Apple Logic Pro fixed. * If secondary spectrum is active, the delta between primary and secondary spectrums at cursor position is now displayed. * A crash related to UI resizing function fixed. SPAN provides you with a very flexible “mode” system which you can use to setup your spectrum analyzer preferences. You may specify Fourier block size in samples, FFT window overlap percentage, spectrum's visual slope. Beside that you can choose to display secondary spectrum of a desired type (e.g. real-time maximum, all-time maximum). Spectrum can be smoothed out visually for an easier examination. SPAN features: * Output signal power statistics * Spectrum smoothing * User interface window resizing * Clipping statistics * Correlation meter * K-metering * Stereo and multi-channel analysis * Mid/side analysis * Internal channel routing * Channel grouping * Preset manager * Undo/redo history * A/B comparisons * Contextual hint messages * All sample rates support Voxengo SPAN and other pro audio plug-ins can be downloaded at the Voxengo web site: http://www.voxengo.com/product/span/

Waldbüttelbrunn – February, 22nd 2013: Convincing brightness: Thanks to its 150 Watt COB LED module, this spot can not only be compared to conventional spots with 575 and 700 Watts. Considering the weight (only 14 kg) and a power consumption of 210 Watts, the DMH- 150 makes the competitors look old. The DMH-150 comes with 8 colors as well as 7 rotating and 7 static gobos, which can easily be changed by slot-in. There is also an effect wheel with 3- or 8-facet prism as well as a frost filter. The prisms can be moved in both directions in variable speed. A motorized focus makes the optic complete, the spot has a beam angle of 14°. Predestined for bigger stages For a wireless DMX control, the DMX-150 offers an integrated W-DMX-receiver. You can choose between 21, 23 and 24 channels. Power connection is realized via Neutrik PowerCon jack - RDM (Remote Device Management) is also on board. The DMH-150 is predestined for bigger stages indoors and outdoors, especially when factors like power consumption and weight are considered. It will be presented for the first time at the PLS in Frankfurt and it is already available. The little brother Besides the DMH-150, another, smaller version, the DMH-60, will be presented there. The DMH- 60 is equipped with a 60 W LED. The differences to the DMH-150 are – apart from the lower lighting performance – dispensing with static gobos and one different effect wheel: The DMH-60 offers a 3-facet prism, a 3D-prism and a frost filter. In other aspects, the DMH-60 is also a little more economic: It can be controlled by 12 or 14 DMX channels and has a weight of only 10.5 kg. That's why the DMH-60 is especially suited for smaller and medium venues as well as for clubs. You can find the Steinigke stand at the Prolight+Sound in Hall 11.0, Stand A5.

Future Loops has just released Complextro Evolution, a collection of Royalty-Free construction kits in WAV, REX, Midi & AIFF format. Complextro Evolution is targeted for House, Electro and even Dubstep producers. Tempo is set at 128Bpm and each construction kit features separate instrument tracks for full mixing control: drum loop elements (kick, snares, claps, hats, etc..), full drum loops, drum hits, bass, synths, chords, FX and more. For more info and demos check out their website at: www.futureloops.com/product-complextroevolution.php |future loops| www.futureloops.com

Somerville, Massachusetts-February 21, 2013-Mixer Feedback model B K by 10 Soundware is a sound set for Native Instruments Kontakt 5. Designed by Taichi Furudate, these patches are based on audio captured from a no-input mixer, an instrument contrived by connecting the output of an audio mixer with its input to incite feedback. The second in a series of four titles, each centered on a different mixer, this release features a contemporary, mass market model by a German manufacturer. The timbres generated by the mixer used in Mixer Feedback model B K can be described as "like a cheap digital synthesizer", according to Taichi Furudate. Due to its inexpensiveness and replaceability, this model is the most violently handled mixer in his collection (it has been thrown during performances), and bares damages to its electronics, resulting in a highly "customized" device. Driven by his preference for physical interaction and "rough and chaotic" behaviors of no-input mixers, this model is often configured with a piezoelectric microphone and a small speaker to form the feedback loop. In this configuration, the angle, position, and pressure of the two components serve as parameters in which to acoustically shape the feedback signal, by introducing precariousness and imperfection. The 53.7 MB download includes 50 .nki files and 100 WAV files (24-bit/44.1 kHz). Mixer Feedback model B K is available now for $29.99 at www.10soundware.com

'Sounds+MIDI: House for Sylenth' is the first in a brand new series from Producer Loops designed for users of the Sylenth VSTi. Packed full of infectious phrases and progressions, this awesome product takes a new approach to the traditional MIDI pack concept by including a patch library designed to integrate seamlessly with the MIDI loops. Inside you’ll find 128 patches for Sylenth 2.21 or higher, including 45 powerful bass sounds, 45 soaring leads, 16 pluck instruments and 10 rich chord & pad sounds. In addition to this, 48 MIDI loops are included. Each file is labelled to match the correct patch within the patch bank. You can also try them out with any of the 128 patches included to achieve your own sound. About "Sounds+MIDI": MIDI is a powerful and versatile format, overcoming many of the limitations of audio in relation to pitch shifting and time stretching. However, MIDI contains only note data and so it has been impossible for the user to recreate the exact sounds found in the original phrase. Until now. Introducing the new Sounds+MIDI range from Producer Loops. Each product in this range will include not only a selection of 100\% original and royalty-free MIDI loops, but also the patches used to create them. This includes LFO and modulation routing, as well as pitch bend range; traditionally MIDI defaults to 2 semitones up or down. This range will be expanded upon with future releases, so start your collection today with 'Sounds+MIDI: House for Sylenth'. Price and Availability: Sounds+MIDI: House for Sylenth is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £22.95 / 26,44 EUR / $29.12 USD. More information is available at: http://www.producerloops.com

Berlin, February 21, 2013 – Native Instruments today released TRAKTOR DJ – a unique, hands-on DJ app built from the ground up for iPad aimed at DJs of all levels from novices to touring professionals. Created by the same team behind the top-selling TRAKTOR brand, TRAKTOR DJ strikes a balance between instant, fun usability and advanced, professional features. TRAKTOR DJ allows users to intuitively access their music in a whole new way while also complementing the TRAKTOR family through bi-directional content synchronization with TRAKTOR PRO software. TRAKTOR DJ puts the waveform in the center of user interaction, featuring two decks, each with dedicated 3-band EQ and filter sections, as well as 8 proven TRAKTOR effects. Utilizing familiar iOS Multi-Touch gestures like pinch and swipe, TRAKTOR DJ brings a professional quality mixing experience to iPad – equally suited to full performance or on-the-go set preparation. Users can intuitively manipulate waveforms by touch, "grabbing" their music with two fingers to instantly set a loop, perform scratches, mark cue points for live re-editing, and scrub, browse or navigate through tracks – the key functions of the TRAKTOR PRO 2 software, re-designed for touchscreen interaction. TRAKTOR DJ introduces the completely new Freeze Mode, which lets users slice up a waveform into playable parts for on-the-fly remixing and entirely new musical performances. The app also allows users to create beat grids in real time, intuitively mapping out a song’s groove without having to stop the music. DJs are encouraged to discover the full extent of TRAKTOR DJ’s capabilities at their own speed via the Notification Center, which tracks the user’s progress through the app’s features and unobtrusively offers tips, tricks, and techniques from within the app. With over a decade of technological refinement through the evolution of TRAKTOR, TRAKTOR DJ’s automatic tempo detection and sync engine are now accompanied by precise downbeat analysis. This makes beat mixing completely straightforward and frees users to creatively interact with their music via the touch interface. Full iTunes music library integration of TRAKTOR DJ means DJs can easily search their library for the next track. Unique to TRAKTOR DJ, the app introduces a recommendation engine that uses advanced tempo, key, and timbre detection algorithms. TRAKTOR DJ recommends compatible tracks from your iTunes library with the same tempo and harmonic structure in real time, facilitating smooth and ear-pleasing mixes for users of all levels. Both the advanced downbeat and key detection features will also be available to TRAKTOR PRO customers with a dedicated 2.6.1 software update. Complementing the existing range of TRAKTOR products, TRAKTOR DJ bi-directionally syncs track settings and properties with TRAKTOR PRO 2. This gives DJs an ideal workflow for planning a set while on the move. Users can also transfer all their stored work in TRAKTOR PRO directly to TRAKTOR DJ – all beat grids, cue points, loops and BPM counts seamlessly transfer between iPad and TRAKTOR PRO 2 and back via a free Dropbox account. Additionally, because of the powerful Core Audio engine built into iOS, TRAKTOR DJ also offers ultra-low latency playback, manipulation and recording while also supporting professional class compliant hardware audio interfaces, such as the TRAKTOR AUDIO 6 and 10, something currently not possible on any other mobile platform. DJs can connect these and other devices to their iPad using the iPad Camera Connection Kit™ for optimum audio quality and pre-listen and cue functionality, or to a splitter cable with dedicated cue and master controls. All of this allows TRAKTOR DJ users to easily record their mixes live on their iPad, or pump their music out to the house in the highest quality possible. A video of visionary DJ Richie Hawtin’s first day with TRAKTOR DJ, in which he prepares a set and performs live with the app at BPM festival in Mexico, is available on YouTube at: The TRAKTOR DJ App is available for $ 19.99 / 17.99 € / 1700 ¥ from the App Store on iPad or at www.AppStore.com/TRAKTORDJ. TRAKTOR DJ officially supports iPad with Retina display, iPad mini and iPad 2, running iOS 6 and above. Additional information on TRAKTOR DJ is available at: www.native-instruments.com/traktordj

Stockholm, Sweden, February 21st, 2013 (ictw) — Propellerhead today announced the immediate availability of Rotor, a rotary speaker Rack Extension for Reason. Meticulously modeled on the Leslie 122 speaker, Rotor brings its trademark vintage soul to the Reason rack, making authentic organ sounds and old-school guitar tones instantly accessible to Reason users. Rotor carefully emulates all aspects of a rotary speaker, down to the independent rotation and acceleration of the horn and drum, and has settings for mic distance and rotation speed. Yet Rotor also takes the classic rotary speaker design into the future, with two flavors of built-in preamp distortion, control over the rotation doppler effect, the horn's length and acceleration speed as well as CV output of the rotation, for syncing other Reason devices to Rotor’s speed and acceleration. Rotor comes complete with an included organ instrument for Reason's Combinator, as well as a set of expertly crafted Rotor patches designed for guitar, drums, vocals and keys. Watch the introduction video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSJhwxxPjBg Listen to sound examples: soundcloud.com/propellerhead/sets/rotor-sound-examples Pricing and availability Rotor is available for immediate purchase in the Propellerhead Shop, at a price of USD $49/EUR €39. Reason and Reason Essentials users can download a free, fully functional trial version for 30 days to try Rotor in their music. shop.propellerheads.se/product/rotor/

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 – Auralex® Acoustics, Inc.,the world’s leading brand of acoustical treatments and currently celebrating its 35th anniversary, is now shipping its next-generation SubDude system, the SubDude-HT™ Subwoofer Isolator. A larger lower-profile version of Auralex’s acclaimed SubDude, the SubDude-HT is a highly effective device that floats a subwoofer, yielding improved acoustical isolation. Ideal for home theater installations, the new SubDude-HT is designed to work with most home theater subwoofers and features a three-quarter-inch velour-covered MDF with a one-inch base of Auralex PlatFoam™ as an isolation boundary to decouple the subwoofer from the floor. This type of isolation allows the sound to emanate directly from the subwoofer, reducing coloration/”muddy” sound, thereby creating a clearer, more accurate low frequency response with diminished structural vibrations. The SubDude-HT measures 22"W x 17"D x 1.75"H. For more information, please visit www.auralex.com.

SUNRISE, Fla. –CHAUVET® DJ showcased the latest fixtures designed for musicians and mobile entertainers during The NAMM Show 2013. Attendees flocked to the booth to see the new Core™ series of pixel-mapping fixtures, two powerful additions to the Intimidator™ series and the feature-packed BEAMbar™ in action. For the latest in pixel-mapping technology, the new Core™ series, which includes Core™ 3x3 and Core™ 3x1, combines pixel mapping, a blinder effect and a powerful LED wash into one fixture for the ultimate in versatility. The fixtures allow you to combine multiple units for an impressive array of large scale animations and chases in any application. Powered by individually controllable tri-color (RGB) LEDs with chip-on-board technology, it utilizes a unique reflector cup to produce large pixels of light and create intriguing sweeping and chasing effects. The new BEAMbar™ joins the CHAUVET® DJ line of products with a 4-degree beam angle emitting narrow, razor-sharp beams of white light for crisp visual effects. Mount BEAMbar™ to truss or a tripod, add fog or haze and flood the room with beams and effects. Fitted with five, 6-watt white LEDs, it includes full pixel control to easily create eye-catching sweeps, animations and runway effects. Joining the acclaimed Intimidator™ line, Intimidator™ Spot Duo combines two independently controllable moving heads on a bar that is quick and easy to rig on a truss or mount on a tripod. It features independent color and gobo wheels for a variety of projections and mid-air effects. Also new to the series is the ultra-bright Intimidator™ Spot LED 450, with a commanding output from three white, 60-watt LEDs and remarkably sharp optics. This feature-packed moving head includes a motorized focus to project crisp, rotating gobos, a rotating, 3-facet prism to split the beam and cover even larger areas and easily interchangeable gobos for custom looks. For more information, please visit www.chauvetlighting.com

During The NAMM Show 2013, CHAUVET® DJ introduced new products designed for musicians and mobile entertainers. Showstoppers included new additions to the 100\% wireless Freedom™ series and weatherproof lighting designed for any temporary outdoor application. CHAUVET® DJ expands the highly portable Freedom™ series by adding four new wash lights: Freedom™ Strip Mini RGBA, Freedom™ Par RGBA, Freedom™ Par Quad-5 and Freedom™ Strip Mini Quad-5. Offering plenty of flexibility to entertainers on the go, they feature a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that runs for up to 20 continuous hours, an IRC remote for easy point-and-shoot wireless control and a built-in, D-Fi™ transceiver for wireless DMX communications. For rich colors and pastels, Freedom™ Par RGBA uses 180 RGBA LEDs, while Freedom™ Strip Mini RGBA includes 200 RGBA LEDs. Additionally, Freedom™ Par Quad-5 and Freedom™ Strip Mini Quad-5 are both fitted with five 5-watt, quad-color LEDs for pristine color mixing. In addition to the standard black housing, Freedom™ Par Quad-5 is available in a white casing which makes it an ideal fixture for wedding venues. Designed to withstand the harshness of outdoor elements, SlimPANEL™ Tri-12 IP and SlimPANEL™ Tri-24 IP provide worry-free lighting at any temporary outdoor event. Perfect for outdoor venues and events, each fixture creates vibrant, saturated color and a smooth, even wash wherever it is needed. For optimal color mixing, SlimPANEL™ Tri-12 IP includes 12 3-watt, tri-color LEDs and SlimPANEL™ Tri-24 IP includes 24 LEDs. For more information, please visit www.chauvetlighting.com

Project ALPHA is the first library from sound design duo Daniel James and Aaron Frensely, aka Hybrid Two, and it's already causing a stir amongst film,TV and video game composers. Developed to work with Kontakt 5.1+, this cinematic library is made up of hybrid musical sound design samples and offers composers a high quality and flexible way to add a layer of that modern and popular cinematic sound design tone to their compositions. Load in a few patches or drag in the open wave files to give your tracks that modern hybrid sound – Project ALPHA is designed to effortlessly slot in with your workflow. Based around a custom Native Instruments Kontakt 5 script, Project ALPHA allows for quick and easy customisation of any of the library's 200 patches... Add and manipulate a range of FX at the click of a button, easily EQ out unwanted frequencies or adjust the Amp or Filter ADSR right on the front panel of the UI, allowing for ‘synth like’ patch creation. Also built into the custom script is the ability to take any of the sounds and run them through a fully flexible step sequencer, allowing for custom ositnatos and rhythms using any of the samples found in the library. Adjust which key in a chord will play at each step allowing you to quickly tweak a sound to your liking, set your rhythm and step sequencer notes and hold down a chord – focus on the creation of your music and not programing in each note by hand. With all these powerful tools you truly have the ability to customise patches beyond recognition and keep the samples sounding unique and fresh for much longer. RRP: £149.00 / €172.00 / $239 (inc VAT) For videos, audio demos and full details visit: http://www.timespace.com/product/PALPHA-110/4/10000053/hybrid\_two\_project\_alpha\_\%28download\%29.html

Vancouver BC, Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the StageBug SB-4 Piezo, a direct box specifically developed to solve the problems associated with amplifying acoustic instruments when using piezo-electric transducers. According to Radial's Chief Engineer Dan Fraser: "Over the past 10 years, our engineering team has been re-evaluating how the direct box is used, what works and where problems continue to cause havoc. The Radial J48 changed the way we loaded the magnetic pickup for a more natural sound and it has become 'standard equipment' on many of the world's most prominent stages - Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones - just to name a few examples. Then, in late 2012, we released the Radial PZ-DI - a direct box that is able to adapt to a wide range of pickups including piezos. The PZ-DI was recently adopted by Rush for a string section and Zac Brown for traditional bluegrass instruments, creating an awareness that if treated properly, piezo pickups can actually sound really good. We felt that it would be great if we could produce a pared down version of the PZ-DI that the travelling artist could carry in his or her gig-bag. This became the StageBug SB-4." The StageBug SB-4 begins with a ¼" input to connect the instrument's piezo transducer output. This 10 meg-ohm input is ten times higher than a traditional DI. The higher impedance smoothes out the peaks and squawk that is common to most piezo systems while broadening the frequency response for a more natural and pleasing sound. A thru-put connector may be used to feed a personal stage amp or a tuner. A traditional XLR out is used to feed the PA and it is equipped with a 180° polarity reverse switch. This helps tame hot spots on stage by electronically moving acoustic peaks and valleys that naturally occur when the PA system combines with the room acoustics. Reversing the phase eliminates feedback without resorting to excessive equalization or notch filtering which only serves to degrade the natural tone of the instrument. To further reduce feedback, a low-pass filter eliminates excessive bass that can cause the instrument to resonate. This also helps clean up the mix when combining multiple instruments. All combined, the Radial SB-4 solves the problems associated with piezos while delivering great sound to the audience. The SB-4 begins shipping in March 2013.

Over a year ago Seymour Duncan launched the Whole Lotta Humbucker set as a limited edition UK exclusive. This set was based off Seymour's experience working at the Fender Soundhouse with artists like Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and many others. Seymour recalls, "When I'd work on one of those great old guitars for a client, I liked to rewind the pickups with 42-gauge plain-enamel wire. I'd also insert sand-cast Alnico magnets with a better-balanced magnetic field, which made the B and high E sound as powerful as the other strings. This modified pickup had more output and a higher frequency response. The Whole Lotta Humbucker set is a replica of these special pickups with 8.78k DC resistance for the bridge pickup, 8.20k for the neck, custom winding pitch, and a calibrated sand-cast Alnico magnet. I have such great memories of living in London, so I'm thrilled to be producing this pickup once again." Guitar players around the world who are looking to capture the tone of an era will now be able to get Whole Lotta Humbucker at their local store or favorite online dealer. For more information, visit: http://www.seymourduncan.com

Hicksville, NY––After successful showings at the AES and Winter NAMM Shows, ADAM Audio is shipping its new F Series professional monitors. Equipped with the company’s acclaimed signature tweeter technology, F Series provides exceptional performance at prices that make it available to the widest range of users in the company’s history. The F Series includes the F5 and F7 nearfield monitors and SubF dedicated subwoofer. The F5 and F7 feature the company’s new ART tweeter. Hand-assembled in Berlin like ADAM’s acclaimed X-ART tweeter, it is smaller but provides the same pristine clarity and unique resolution as its predecessor with slightly less efficiency and maximum SPLs. Designed for smaller rooms, the compact F5 is equipped with the ART tweeter powered by a 25W (rms) A/B amplifier, and a 5” midwoofer also powered by a 25W (rms) A/B amplifier. The F7 continues ADAM’s most popular configuration with technology that makes it more affordable than ever. It is equipped with the new ART tweeter, driven by a 40 watt A/B amplifier for unsurpassed transparency and precision. Its 7” woofer and a 60W (rms) A/B amplifier produce a low and tightly defined bass response. The small, powerful SubF subwoofer features a robust 8" woofer driven by a 150W (rms) PWM (pulse width modulation) power amplifier that stays cool while handling maximum power levels. Commenting on the launch, ADAM Audio President Bob Caputo said, “We are very excited about F Series’ ability to provide a true breakthrough in performance for price that allows us to bring the ADAM Audio experience to a whole new group of users. F Series will allow us to greatly expand our distribution and grow our sales while maintaining the high standard of performance we are known for worldwide.” MSRP for F Series is: F5: $249.99 each -- $499.98 a pair F7: $399.99 each -- $799.98 a pair SubF: $399.99 For more information about ADAM Audio USA, please call us at 516.681.0690, or click to www.adam-audio.com