Unity Aaudio Flaunts New B.A.B.E At The 2016 NAMM Show

Latest addition to company's monitor range on display in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA, JANUARY 13, 2016 - Unity Audio, leading UK designer and manufacturer of studio and mastering monitors, will be showcasing the Boulder Active Bass Extender (B.A.B.E) for the first time in the United States at the 2016 NAMM Show (Hall A, Booth 6324).

Affectionately known as the B.A.B.E (pronounced 'babe'), this speaker is designed to transform the Unity Audio Boulder MKII from a 3-way near / mid-field monitor into a 4-way system mid-field / main monitor for higher SPL and extended low frequency applications, perfect for use in bigger tracking/mixing and mastering rooms. The woofer is a single 12"/300mm driver with a large 5"/130mm Hexatech external voice coil wound with a hexagonal-shaped aluminum coil wire, which is 2-3 times thicker than a standard woofer. This enables accurate music reproduction and superior durability, delivering an extraordinary combination of audiophile musicality and high power handling.

iZotope appoints Mike van der Logt as Sales Manager for EMEA

International growth drives need for additional representation
in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

iZotope, Inc., Cambridge, MA (January 13, 2016) -  iZotope, Inc., makers of award-  winning tools for audio production, has engaged industry veteran Mike van der Logt, owner of 4M4You, to serve as sales manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
 

The appointment is in direct response to growing demand for iZotope products in  international markets, and represents an expansion of iZotope presence in those regions. On behalf of iZotope, van der Logt will travel to strengthen and expand business with existing distributors, develop new relationships, and both sustain and build sales momentum.

"Mike has a solid history of sales success and experience driving brands," said Scott Simon, iZotope's Business Development Director. "He has a proven ability to develop sales in both new and existing markets, strong analytical and planning skills, and excellent rapport with people and cultures across EMEA. Mike develops meaningful relationships with clients and turns them into solid partners."

With over 25 years of experience in the industry, van der Logt is well versed in providing product and distribution advice to pro audio manufacturers. Based in the Netherlands, he also is well situated to serve EMEA customers.

"It is an honor for me to join such an innovative and inspiring team," comments van der Logt, "and especially exciting to be part of their next level of growth and success-enabling more people to be creative!"

New EastWest Hollywood Solo Cello Now Available in ComposerCloud

Hollywood, CA (January 12, 2016) - EastWest, the industry leader in virtual instruments, has released Hollywood Solo Cello, part of the Hollywood Solo Instruments series designed to work with their flagship Hollywood Orchestra to emulate a large studio orchestra. Following the late 2015 release of Hollywood Solo Harp, Hollywood Solo Cello is initially available exclusively through ComposerCloud.

Speaker Feature Releases Serum Chillwave Soundbank

"Introducing a new soft-synth to the line-up: Serum Chillwave contains 60 patches in that classic Speaker Feature style. Loosely categorized as 40 leads/synth and 20 pads, the pack contains plenty of sidechain, filtering, and long decay tails."

Get it here.  

Native Instruments Releases Martin Buttrich Artist Video

Berlin, January 11, 2016 – Native Instruments today released a new artist video on Barcelona-based German producer, performer, engineer, and remixer Martin Buttrich. The video highlights MASCHINE's role in his creative life, as well as his close work with recognized artists Loco Dice and Timo Maas. Martin Buttrich's two-decade career features releases on labels such as Four:Twenty, Cocoon, and Poker Flat, live sets at renowned clubs around the globe, and extensive co-production and remix work for some of the world's premier acts.

In the video, Martin Buttrich explains how MASCHINE is the universal tool that helps him feel at home in any production environment. When producing his own music, Buttrich often runs MASCHINE in standalone mode, relying on the high quality sounds included with the MASCHINE 2 library. The MASCHINE Drum Synths act as starting points for further inspiration, allowing Martin to layer them with the unique sounds he has collected over his 20-year career. Because MASCHINE runs as a plug-in in any DAW, Martin is able to quickly integrate his favorite sounds and personal workflow into the varying setups he encounters when collaborating with artists around the world.

Martin Buttrich's 20-year career includes over 100 co-production and remix credits including Madonna, Depeche Mode, Josh Wink, and even funk legend Bootsy Collins. In the video, artist Loco Dice talks about how collaborating in the studio is essential for him to re-create the energy and mood experienced when playing live on stage. Buttrich is also responsible for many of Timo Mass's club chart-topping remixes in the late 90s and early 2000's. His work over the last two decades has led Martin to amass an extensive library of signature sounds. Having imported this library into MASCHINE, Buttrich is now able to access his celebrated career of sound design quickly and easily.

David Bowie Has Died

This announcement appeared approximately two hours ago via social media: "David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief."

Live Music to Rock the 2016 NAMM Show

An Evening with Graham Nash, Dr. John & The Nite Trippers, and The Legends headline global music industry trade event

Carlsbad, Calif. (January 11, 2016) – Hundreds of artists from nearly every imaginable musical genre will perform on five NAMM Show stages and at dozens of industry events during the 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim, January 21-24. Live music will set the stage for product debuts from more than 5,000 brands throughout the four-day music industry event. Star-studded awards shows, iconic speakers, legendary musicians and music-making opportunities provide the soundtrack to a NAMM Show the industry will be talking about for years to come.

"The annual gathering of the musical tribes during the NAMM Show naturally seems to create a festival type atmosphere; craftsman, artists and innovators coming together from around the globe united in their passion for music," said Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM. “And all the parties, concerts, and intimate networking that occurs during and after show hours are legendary, as are the friendships and deep connections formed at NAMM."

Productive days on the show floor flow into evenings for networking with friends, enjoying live jams on the NAMM Nissan Grand Plaza Stage, the new NAMM Sheraton Acoustic Stage, NAMM CenterStage Presented by Pioneer DJ, NAMM Marriott Stage, and the NAMM Hilton Stage.