MAGIX releases the latest Music Maker Editions: Now fully customizable!

Beat producers are now free to add the exact sounds, instruments, and features they want in the Music Maker Plus and Premium editions

 

Berlin, September 25, 2017 - As Music Maker celebrates its 22nd birthday, MAGIX releases fully customizable Music Maker Editions to the market. Fans of loop-based music production can now select their favorite Soundpools, instruments and features from a massive content pool to customize the program to one's own personal music style.

Endless creative possibilities

The latest Music Maker Plus Edition and Music Maker Premium Edition contain all the basic program functions as well as large content packages allowing users to freely choose their content through the in-app Music Maker Store. At the outset, Music Maker Premium Edition provides selection for 3 Soundpools, 1 Soundpool Collection, 8 instruments, 9 feature packs and 3 preset packs worth up to € 699 / $699 / £639. Highlights available in the selection include the Mastering Suite and Orange Vocoder ME. Users who want more can purchase additional content via the in-app Music Maker Store.

"Our new Plus and Premium Editions offer everything users need to bring new musical ideas to life. If you're a fan of hip-hop, you may not be interested in Techno Soundpools, and vice versa. We've provided a huge selection of high-quality content so you can choose exactly what you need", says Torsten Heise, Product Owner for Music Maker at MAGIX.

A lifetime of free updates

Another exciting new development is free updates for a lifetime. From now on, all users will always be able to access the latest software version of Music Maker meaning that they will receive basic functions and bug fixes for free. And that will be the case for as long as MAGIX continues to develop Music Maker. More exclusive updates, software instruments, features and Soundpools for the Music Maker Editions and the in-app Store will be made available separately in future.

Pricing & Availability

The new Music Maker Editions are now available in stores and online.

• Music Maker Plus Edition - € 59,99 / $59.99 / £49.99
• Music Maker Premium Edition - € 129,99 / $129.99 / £99.99
• Music Maker Control Edition - € 169.99 / - / £119.99 (Music Maker Premium Edition + USB-keyboard)
• Music Maker Performer Edition - € 199,99 / - / £139.99 (Music Maker Premium Edition + novation Launchkey Mini)

'Shape The Future Of Audio' Series In Nyc Provides 'deep Dive' Into Emerging Vr/3d Audio Technologies

 New York, September 25, 2017 – Audio specialist Sennheiser announced a collaboration with music and tech education series The Digilogue to host a 4-day event: the 'Shape the Future of Audio' series. The event will take place at Interface NYC between October 4 to 7, and will include panels on VR/3D Audio and The Streaming Economy, master classes on various topics including production and engineering, as well as performances from leading contemporary artists. During the event, Sennheiser will also host several activations so attendees can experience the company's AMBEO 3D audio technology first-hand.  

"Our Shape the Future of Audio series being produced in cooperation with The Digilogue is an immersive forum to inspire the next generation of creators," commented Stefanie Reichert, Director Trade Marketing, Retail, Americas at Sennheiser. "During the series, we will host experts and performers, all of whom will demonstrate and share what is in store for those looking to create expressive, next generation content using the latest VR and AMBEO 3D audio technology from Sennheiser."

To register for any of the four days’ events, visit: https://www.thedigilogue.com/

The Future of Audio in NYC The series kicks off on Wednesday, Oct. 4 with the VR/3D Audio Panel — an entire session dedicated to virtual reality and AMBEO 3D. Thought leaders and subject matter experts from a variety of companies in this sector — including Littl Star and Mach1 — will share their insights during a vibrant, interactive discussion. As live music plays a major role in the series’ programming, the panel will also include a performance by Brooklyn-based Hip/Hop act Soul Science Lab.

The second day’s panel on Thursday, Oct. 5 will focus on The Streaming Economy and include a discussion on the implications of streaming and how it affects the current state and future of music. Insight from songwriters, artists and key players in the music industry — including panelists from Spotify and Atlantic Records — will be shared with attendees, with rhythmic beats courtesy of DJ KEVY KEV.

The final panel, to be held on Friday, Oct. 6, will focus on music applications such as Snapchat, Genius and Mixcloud — and explore how these mediums are affecting contemporary music culture and how they will continue to play a role within audio technology in the future. Music on Fab Roc will provide live music during Friday's session.

Hands-on applications from Sennheiser During all four days, Sennheiser invites attendees to experience and explore its products in diverse range of real-life applications. Using Sennheiser HD 25s, HD 280 Pro and other headphones, attendees will be able to produce and engineer their own tracks in the Sennheiser pop-up studio. During a studio activation, attendees will also have the opportunity to experience Sennheiser's new AMBEO SMART HEADSET — designed to capture audio in 3D with stunning realism.

Finally, a special travel / lifestyle activation provides attendees with the opportunity to rent any of Sennheiser's new Bluetooth wireless headphones — such as the PXC 550 and the HD1 Wireless — and enjoy a personalized experience throughout the day.

To learn more about the Shape the Future Audio series in New York or to register, please visit https://www.thedigilogue.com.
 

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1) The Future of Audio series in early October will include segments on virtual reality and streaming, as well as master classes and live music.

2) Day 2 of the Shape the Future of Audio series will focus on 'The Streaming Economy' and how this affects the current and future state of audio technology. The day will include panelists from Spotify and Atlantic Records.

3) During the Shape the Future of Audio series, attendees will get a chance to see learn about the new AMBEO Smart Headset from Sennheiser, which enables users to capture realistic 3D audio from their mobile devices.

Fullerton College Graduate Becomes Youngest Audient Owner

California, USA (September 22, 2017) - "It really is the little brother of the ASP8024 I have grown to know and love," says Fullerton College Recording and Music Production graduate, Timothy Jones, describing the brand new ASP4816 he's had delivered to his home studio in Orange County a few short weeks ago. Possibly the youngest Audient console owner in the world, he leaves Fullerton College this year with top grades -- and the world at his feet. Timothy proved himself keen to develop his music technology skills both in and out of the classroom by building a small control room in a converted industrial warehouse not far from his home. Using it to work on his own compositions either on his own or with other musicians, as well as a practice room to improve his drumming and piano skills, the conclusion of his studies now allows him to spend more time in the studio, bag himself a few clients and turn it into a profitable enterprise. The arrival of the ASP4816 compact analogue console from Audient certainly helped him raise his game to that end. "I was absolutely blown away at how good these EQs sound," enthuses Timothy - surprised, despite having "read the manual religiously before I placed the order." He continues, "The channel EQ was used always in a subtractive capacity as opposed to boosting at Fullerton College and having my hands on my own console now, I am amazed at how musical the EQ sounds when it is boosted. I was completely taken aback. "The buttons have that satisfying *chunk* sound when you engage them; the faders all glide so smoothly," says Timothy. "A fellow engineer who rents the studio one day a week from me (and didn't know I was making this switch) said that when he first laid a hand on the long throw fader, he knew this was a quality piece of gear! "Another feature that I fell in love with mixing back at Fullerton - and so happy I have again - is the bus compressor. This thing is a beast, and definitely gives a track that 'sounds like a mix feeling'. I absolutely Iove the flexibility of this console and all of the routing capabilities I have at my fingertips. I love that I can parallel process between the short and long faders or using the subgroups, and that I have complete hands-on control of my mix with this console." The Audient ASP8024 has been part of Fullerton College's audio recording department since 2015, ensuring a good number of students catch the audio technology bug during their time there. Timothy Jones is no exception. "Thank you guys for doing it right and keeping that analogue vibe alive these past 20 years!"