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PORTLAND, Ore. /Music Industry Newswire/ — At the 2012 NAB, Stagetec, a German manufacturer of professional audio technology, will introduce a new interface board for the NEXUS network system which can be used in new and existing networks.
The new XDIP board connects NEXUS to networks running Audinate’s patented Dante networking, which enables powerful audio and media networks to be created on existing standard Ethernet infrastructure using TCP / IP. Dante also complies with the emerging AVB standard IEEE 802.1BA.
The new NEXUS XDIP module supports up to 64 bidirectional audio channels with different sampling rates. SRC’s are included in the standard price with 64 on the inputs and 64 on the outputs (performed within the on board FPGA). It is fully compatible with Dante’s unique plug and play network integration with automatic device discovery and system configuration. A preferred field of application is installations where existing standard Ethernet-LAN’s are to be used for audio signal transmission.
Audinate has rapidly developed a reputation as an innovator and expert in the field of media networking. Audinate has pioneered an open standards based approach to develop high quality audio and media over standard TCP/IP computer networks. But Dante is more than a set of documents that define basic functions in a standard, but is a complete media networking solution.
Audinate is leading the way networks are connected by transporting high-quality media over standard IT networks. Its award winning patented Dante products deliver a no-hassle, self-configuring, true plug-and-play digital audio network that uses standard Internet Protocols. Dante offers a market leading solution today, while de-risking the future by providing a migration path to upgrade to new standards such as the IEEE Audio Video Bridging (“AVB”).
“Stagetec is recognized as one of the premier Pro Audio manufacturers in the broadcast and live theatre industry,” says Lee Ellison, Audinate’s CEO. “We are very pleased to be working with such a recognized leader in their field and add them to our over 50 OEM partners who have adopted Dante.”
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SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Universal Audio (UA), this week announced release of the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection for the UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform and new Apollo High-Resolution Audio Interface. Picking up where UA’s original 1176LN Limiting Amplifier plug-in left off, this new 1176 collection provides unrivaled emulations of three distinct 1176 hardware units, and is indispensable for any serious engineer or producer.
The new 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-In Collection models the Bill Putnam Sr.-designed FET limiter’s entire electronic path from stem to stern — including its transformers, FET and bipolar transistor amplifiers, and input/output distortion — and boasts improvements to its gain reduction nonlinearities and Attack/Release fits.
“While our original 1176LN plug-in is still the closest software emulation of the original hardware available, we’ve learned a lot in the ten years since its release. That knowledge has produced the 1176 Collection,” says Matt Ward, President of Universal Audio. “The results are simply stunning, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer this to our UAD-2 customers.”
The 1176 Limiter Plug-In Collection provides three distinct 1176 revisions, representing over 40 years of design iterations. The Rev A “Bluestripe” represents the original Putnam FET limiter design, complete with its higher distortion and unique FET gain amplifier characteristics. The Rev E “Blackface” covers the early 70’s / Brad Plunkett “LN” (Low Noise) era of the 1176 circuit lineage, with a more linear compression response, transistor gain amplification, and a change to the program dependency. The 1176AE emulates UA’s rare 1176 40th Anniversary Edition, complete with exclusive “hot-rod” mods — including its lower 2:1 compression ratio and a fixed “super slow” 10ms attack mode.
Also included in the 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-In Collection are handcrafted presets from some legendary 1176 enthusiasts: Ed Cherney (Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt), Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, The Killers), Carl Glanville (U2), David Isaac (Marcus Miller, Luther Vandross), Andy Johns (Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones), Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Norah Jones), Hugo Nicolson (Radiohead, Björk), Vance Powell (The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs), and Andrew Scheps (Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers).
The 1176 Classic Limiter Collection is now available as part of the new UAD Software v6.2 release, and can be purchased for $299 via UA’s Online Store, or for $149 for current owners of the original 1176LN Limiting Amplifier Plug-In.
1176 Classic Limiter Collection features include:
•Faithful emulation of legendary M.T. “Bill” Putnam-designed classic FET Limiter, the most popular compressor ever made
•Includes three famous versions: Rev A, Rev E, and AE — each with their own specific features and sonic attributes
•Models entire electronic path, including transformers, FET and bipolar transistor amplifiers
•Compression circuit model includes improved gain reduction nonlinearities and Attack/Release fits
•Famous ultra fast attack time – 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds
•New “No Ratio” or Attack “Off” provides popular amplifier-only mode Input and Output amplifier distortion
•All multi-button ratio combinations now available — including famous “All-Buttons”
More information on the 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-In Collection here:
http://www.uaudio.com/1176-collection.html .
UAD Software v6.2 is available as a FREE download for Mac and PC users worldwide:
www.uaudio.com/support/uad/downloads .
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SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Universal Audio (UA), this week announced release of the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection for the UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform and new Apollo High-Resolution Audio Interface. Picking up where UA’s original 1176LN Limiting Amplifier plug-in left off, this new 1176 collection provides unrivaled emulations of three distinct 1176 hardware units, and is indispensable for any serious engineer or producer.
The new 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-In Collection models the Bill Putnam Sr.-designed FET limiter’s entire electronic path from stem to stern — including its transformers, FET and bipolar transistor amplifiers, and input/output distortion — and boasts improvements to its gain reduction nonlinearities and Attack/Release fits.
“While our original 1176LN plug-in is still the closest software emulation of the original hardware available, we’ve learned a lot in the ten years since its release. That knowledge has produced the 1176 Collection,” says Matt Ward, President of Universal Audio. “The results are simply stunning, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer this to our UAD-2 customers.”
The 1176 Limiter Plug-In Collection provides three distinct 1176 revisions, representing over 40 years of design iterations. The Rev A “Bluestripe” represents the original Putnam FET limiter design, complete with its higher distortion and unique FET gain amplifier characteristics. The Rev E “Blackface” covers the early 70’s / Brad Plunkett “LN” (Low Noise) era of the 1176 circuit lineage, with a more linear compression response, transistor gain amplification, and a change to the program dependency. The 1176AE emulates UA’s rare 1176 40th Anniversary Edition, complete with exclusive “hot-rod” mods — including its lower 2:1 compression ratio and a fixed “super slow” 10ms attack mode.
Also included in the 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-In Collection are handcrafted presets from some legendary 1176 enthusiasts: Ed Cherney (Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt), Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, The Killers), Carl Glanville (U2), David Isaac (Marcus Miller, Luther Vandross), Andy Johns (Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones), Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Norah Jones), Hugo Nicolson (Radiohead, Björk), Vance Powell (The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs), and Andrew Scheps (Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers).
The 1176 Classic Limiter Collection is now available as part of the new UAD Software v6.2 release, and can be purchased for $299 via UA’s Online Store, or for $149 for current owners of the original 1176LN Limiting Amplifier Plug-In.
1176 Classic Limiter Collection features include:
•Faithful emulation of legendary M.T. “Bill” Putnam-designed classic FET Limiter, the most popular compressor ever made
•Includes three famous versions: Rev A, Rev E, and AE — each with their own specific features and sonic attributes
•Models entire electronic path, including transformers, FET and bipolar transistor amplifiers
•Compression circuit model includes improved gain reduction nonlinearities and Attack/Release fits
•Famous ultra fast attack time – 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds
•New “No Ratio” or Attack “Off” provides popular amplifier-only mode Input and Output amplifier distortion
•All multi-button ratio combinations now available — including famous “All-Buttons”
More information on the 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-In Collection here:
http://www.uaudio.com/1176-collection.html .
UAD Software v6.2 is available as a FREE download for Mac and PC users worldwide:
www.uaudio.com/support/uad/downloads .
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Music Industry Newswire COLUMN: David William Kearney is a guitar slinger who will happily do axe-battle with you using blues, R&B, or rock. He’ll take on all comers with sweet toned ballads or psychedelic frenzy. And as this long-lost nineteen-ninety-eight article shows, the man has incredible roots. Oh, and he’s still gigging.
From the band’s first few notes, it was clear that the packed house at Cozy’s blues club was in for a treat. We just didn’t know how big a treat.
The opening numbers featured nifty solos from Terry DuRouen on electric guitar and James Davis on electric keyboards, plus tight rhythm from Howard Deere on bass and Danny Pucillo on drums.
Deere, Davis, and DuRouen each took a vocal, and they were smoothly soulful. If these guys had kept going on their own, it would have been a fine night of entertainment because of their tasty chops and a background that is steeped in the blues. But there was Something Else on the way to totally take over the evening.
Heavenly Hell
DuRouen stepped to the mic and introduced a nitro-powered force-field called Guitar Shorty and all hell broke loose. At first, Shorty stood stock still while playing at the very back of the club. His axe plugged into a wireless system, he wailed, and the club seemed to start spinning.
His pyrotechnics were hypnotic as he leisurely made his way through the audience. Stretching out a snaky and delightfully evil blues, he regarded us with a smile on his lips and a twinkle in his eye. Every section of the club got to see a few moments of rockin’ blues performed in an up-close-and-personal manner. Shorty played for people at the bar, and for folks seated at their tables, and for those who were lined up against the wall.
Excitement kept building as more and more people spotted him moving through the club. When he climbed up on stage, the tension broke and he received the first of dozens of rounds of strong applause.
Sonic Stratosphere
For the next 90 minutes, the very concept of what can be done on an electric guitar was altered in the mind of every listener. It seemed as if no one else in the world plays like this. It may be safe to say no one else in the world has ever played like this.
Think of the most amazing blues-rock performance you can imagine. Think about Bluesbreakers-era Eric Clapton. Think about Albert Collins. Think about Albert King, T-Bone Walker, Buddy Guy. Hell, go ahead and think Hendrix. You probably won’t believe me until you experience it for yourself, but Guitar Shorty in person can be that powerful.
What’s more amazing, after a half-hour break, he climbed back on stage and cranked things up for another truly superlative 90-minute set. Let’s do the simple math: that’s three hours of stinging, soaring, vibrant blues-rock numbers that shook hips, turned heads, and drained the club’s beer kegs.
Historic
Guitar Shorty knows how to work a room, having started performing at age 14. In his career, he has toured or played with Ray Charles, Otis Rush, Sam Cooke, Guitar Slim, B.B. King, Little Milton, Johnny Copeland, Lowell Fulson, and the aforementioned T-Bone Walker. He traded licks with Jimi Hendrix, and historians have noted that some riffs on “Are You Experienced” were first developed by Guitar Shorty back when he was in Seattle dating and eventually marrying Jimi’s half-sister, Marcia.
Sounds
The tone Shorty gets from his equipment is phenomenal. The sound seems to start somewhere down inside his bone marrow. Coupled with this furious playing is a superior sense of dynamics. Some people can make a guitar speak. Guitar Shorty makes his axe shout, orate, pontificate, sing, and nibble on your ear.
Shorty’s original tunes are skillful, but what’s most impressive is his ability to explore so many lovely nuances of each song’s chords. His improvisational skills are such that you believe he could take any three-note progression and turn it into a superlative hell-bent-for-leather solo.
From where is he getting all these blistering licks? “I hear so much music coming in my ears,” he told me. “When my eyes are closed, I’m seeing music. And I’m seeing the frets on my guitar.” There are magnificent melodies inside this man, and it takes a live show for him to let them all out.
Guitar Shorty (born David William Kearney) should be a household name for his spotlight-grabbing stage presence alone. In concert, he takes the axe and strums it, flat-picks it, finger-picks it; he plays his guitar with two hands, one hand, a foot, his teeth, even his rump. He bends notes on both sides of the nut, and I swear he sometimes was bending entire chords without touching the whammy bar.
Whether strutting his stuff or just delivering a song with his big-throated blues wail of a voice, Guitar Shorty puts on the kind of show you never forget.
Addendum: The All Music site lists Guitar Shorty’s activity as being in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. However, his website and the Alligator Records site both feature listings of upcoming gigs, so I guess that “10s” should be added to that list. Okay, about the headline of this article . . . well look, we just couldn’t resist. Could you? For more information: www.guitarshorty.com
Article is Copr. © 2012 by John Scott G – all commercial and reprint rights reserved. Originally published on MusicIndustryNewswire.com.
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Berlin /Music Industry Newswire/ — Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR REMIXED – a comprehensive revision of the TRAKTOR range to coincide with the imminent arrival of TRAKTOR PRO 2.5. Due for release on May 30th – the same day as the TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 add-on controller – TRAKTOR PRO 2.5 is the catalyst for many important changes in the TRAKTOR portfolio that aim to simplify the TRAKTOR product range for DJs.
Free updates for TRAKTOR PRO 2 and TRAKTOR DUO 2 users
All users of TRAKTOR PRO 2 and TRAKTOR DUO 2 will receive a free update to the latest PRO 2.5 software as soon as it is available. The updated software version introduces the innovative Remix Decks™, which allow DJs to creatively remix and rearrange tracks before and during their actual performance. As of today, users of TRAKTOR DUO 2 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO 2 will receive a free upgrade to TRAKTOR PRO 2.
TRAKTOR PRO 2 software comes free with every TRAKTOR hardware
From today onwards, every TRAKTOR hardware item will automatically come with the latest full TRAKTOR PRO 2 version free of charge, which can then be comfortably updated to PRO 2.5 on its release. This applies to all TRAKTOR audio interfaces, controllers and scratch systems and is especially attractive to new customers. TRAKTOR PRO 2 previously retailed for $229/199 EUR and is now available with the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 interface, for instance, for just $119/99 EUR.*
Special upgrade offer for old TRAKTOR versions
Users still running pre-PRO 2 versions of TRAKTOR software can upgrade to the latest version, thanks to a time-limited offer. Owners of software-only versions (TRAKTOR 1 to 3, TRAKTOR PRO and TRAKTOR DUO), as well as DJs using TRAKTOR SCRATCH, TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO or TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO, can update to the latest version for $44,50/39,50 EUR until April 30th 2012.
Changes to audio interfaces and scratch systems
The audio interfaces TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 and TRAKTOR AUDIO 6 are now exclusively available with their respective digital vinyl systems. TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10 (renamed from TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2), features the 10-channel interface, and is now available at the new price of $559/449 EUR. Similarly, TRAKTOR SCRATCH A6 (previously called TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO 2), contains the 6-channel TRAKTOR AUDIO 6 and can now be purchased for $339/229 EUR.**
New pricing for other products
This “remix” of the TRAKTOR range also means permanent new price points for a number of products. The TRAKTOR PRO 2 software can now be purchased at the NI Online Shop for $89/79 EUR (previously $229/199 EUR), while TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 now costs $559/499 EUR.
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MELVILLE, N.Y. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Korg is celebrating the 10th birthday of its best-selling microKORG analog modeling synth this year. In honor of the occasion, Korg is inviting consumers to participate in a very special contest by sharing what the microKORG or microKORG XL means to them and how the product helps bring out their best performances.
Starting April 1, musicians can enter Korg’s microMADNESS Video Contest simply by creating and posting an original YouTube video that explains, demonstrates, or illustrates how their microKORG or microKORG XL motivates them to perform at their best and/or what the product means to them.
A panel of international Korg judges will score each entry on its fun factor, entertainment value, creativity, originality and maybe – but not necessarily – musical substance. KORG will select the top four winners and a special Korg artist will announce the winners on October 1st, 2012.
The top four winners will each receive the very first (serial no. 1) of a different, yet-to-be-released Korg product, and have their winning video appear on Korg’s website and Social Network pages. Additional prize details will be announced in early September 2012.
Entries will be accepted from 9 a.m. ET April 1, 2012 though 11:59 p.m. ET September 18, 2012. Contest entry details and requirements are at: www.korg.co.jp/micromadness/English .
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Jozefoslaw, Poland /Music Industry Newswire/ — PSP has announced an updated version of their multi-tap plugin. According to the company: PSP 608 MD is perhaps the most fully featured delay plug-in available on the market (VST, AudioUnit, RTAS and AAX format for Mac OSX Universal Binary and VST, AAX and RTAS format for Windows).
“We have striven to offer you a creative tool that is not only functional, but inspiring. Each tap has selectable feedback, stereo image and position, delay time, multimode filter, modulation, drive/tape saturation, and reverb.”
Moreover, the feedback and drive can be placed at the beginning or end of the signal chain for even more sound design options! The modulation section consists of both an LFO and Envelope follower, and the tape saturation algorithm is taken from our renowned mastering processors. And of course all this can be done at any bit depth and sample rate up to 24-bit, 192kHz, and be fully automated via MIDI and any host sequencer.
New key features include:
* New Master Feedback mode – MultiFB
* New preset management system which is platform- and host-independent
* New license file-based authorization system (simpler than ever!)
* Avid AAX plug-in format support
* 64-bit OSX (and x86-64) support.
More information: http://www.pspaudioware.com/plugins/delays/psp_608_multidelay/ .
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SYDNEY, Australia /Music Industry Newswire/ — RØDE Microphones was proud to host the successful opening of its new RØDEWORKS design studio on Tuesday March 20th, 2012. The Australian-based professional audio company was very grateful to have Mr Ian Murray AM as guest of honour to officiate the opening, as well as a range of guests from the media, design, academic and financial sectors.
With many industry accolades, including multiple Australian International Design Awards, a European Red Dot award, and most recently a Good Design award from the Chicago Athenaeum to its credit, RØDE’s product design team has been internationally recognised for outstanding creativity and innovation, and RØDE Microphones is consistently one of the country’s most internationally recognised champions of excellence in Australian design.
Following on from these many accolades and with a focus on continued future success, RØDE Microphones made the bold decision to purchase an entire floor of an inner city building and establish a self-sufficient design studio in Surry Hills, known for its vibrant creative community, to immerse their existing designers and encourage a new breed to join this enviable creative community.
RØDEWORKS houses both RØDE’s in-house product design and marketing teams, and is led by VP of Design and New Product Development, Peter Cooper, who joined RØDE Microphones in this executive role in 2011 following a successful relationship as an external product design consultant.
“RØDEWORKS is an incredibly exciting venture for the whole team here at RØDE,” commented Founder and Managing Director, Peter Freedman following his opening address. “It represents so much more than just another office, it is both an acknowledgement to the success of Australian design and a commitment to further investment and expansion for RØDE,” he continued.
In addition to Mr Ian Murray’s role as the Executive Director of the Australian Institute for Export, he is recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia, one of the country’s highest individual honours.
In his speech, Mr Murray praised RØDE, a former New South Wales Exporter of the Year, for its approach to keeping resources in-house and successfully leveraging significant investments in local Australian manufacturing.
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MELVILLE, N.Y. /Music Industry Newswire/ — The Korg MP-10 Pro Professional Media Player is an ideal musical companion for mobile entertainers, solo keyboardists and singers. This all-in-one product brings together a reliable and easy-to-navigate performance interface with hands-on control over the most essential forms of media required by performers. This technology is now being offered in the same professional package, at a new price that suits the needs for casual performers as well.
As a media player, the MP-10 Pro features two independent media song players; each is able to play both MP3 and MIDI files* (* .mid, .mid+G, .kar, .xf, .mp3 + lyrics, .mp3+G) directly from the massive 120 GB internal hard drive. The motorized 60-mm crossfader allows for DJ-style mixing. Songs can be saved into multiple playlists, and the database can be sorted using any criteria. Playlists can be easily imported or created “on the fly.” Once found, the song can be immediately sent to either of the two players. An ASCII keyboard can also be used to quickly call up songs by name.
As a MIDI instrument, the MP-10 Pro can play MIDI files from the song players. The internal sound engine uses the same EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) found in the Korg M3 Music Workstation and can also be played from an external MIDI controller or instrument. The front panel offers four assignable performance pads for triggering sound effects and musical phrases. Numerous on-board effects are available for the internal players and MIDI engine. For the entertainer, singer or MC, the MP-10 Pro is equipped with a TC Helicon vocal processor offering compression, EQ and delay.
A pitch shifter, a time stretch function for changing the tempo, and an advanced vocal remover allow MP3 or MIDI files to be customized to suit the entertainer’s style or different singers’ abilities for karaoke performances.
The MP-10 Pro features Korg’s huge color TouchView™ display for extreme ease of use. A comprehensive set of connections provides maximum versatility. In addition to the PC keyboard, MIDI and USB connections, there are two XLR microphone inputs and two USB host connections to accommodate external media. The composite video output allows users to provide karaoke lyric display, or to mimic the touch screen display on an external monitor. A headphone-based cue system is provided as well.
The Korg MP-10 Pro is now available for a U.S. MSRP of $1900 (formerly $2700).
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