IK Multimedia releases Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE for Mac/PC

Now players, composers and studios on a budget can experience the full power and expressiveness of the most emotional "new orchestra with legendary soul" with Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE "Classik Edition" for just $/€99.99.

April 6, 2016 - IK Multimedia announced today the release of Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE "Classik Edition" for Mac/PC, a lower priced, fully featured edition of the recently released Miroslav Philharmonik 2. The new orchestra with legendary soul, Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE features over 730 instruments, multiple articulations, a 10GB library, over 30 professional quality effects, 3 powerful playback engines, a synthesizer section, a built-in mixer and a whole lot more all for an introductory price of $/€99.99.

Comprehensive Instrument Library

Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE is a complete lower priced orchestral virtual instrument designed to deliver the full power of Miroslav Philharmonik 2 to players and studios on a budget.  The CE version offers the same engine and features of Miroslav Philharmonik 2 and provides a 10GB library of orchestral instruments covering all of the instrument categories found in the full version.

StrangeLines - MouthBreather

" Isotonik Studios are proud to introduce StrangeLines to their collective and now bring you the first MaxforLive Device available from the isotonikstudios.com website…

Mouthbreather is simply the quickest way to add crunchyness, warmth or air to you sounds, to give your piece a more dirty/vintage flavor: the results are always high-quality, but they vary a lot according to the input sound, ranging from small vinyl crackles to huge distorted guitars, not mentioning the filthy dirty dubstep/dnb sounds you can get.

This is a secret weapon by us, both for workflow and sound design…

MouthBreather – £11.99

Backbeat Books Publishes The Complete Singer-Songwriter

A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording, and Business

- 2nd Edition -

MONTCLAIR, N.J. (April 4, 2016) -The Complete Singer-Songwriter is the ultimate guide for the modern performer, chock-full of tips, tools, and inspiration for both aspiring troubadours and those looking to take their craft and career to the next level. Author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers draws on firsthand interviews with songwriting legends and rising stars; expert advice from managers, agents, lawyers, and publishers; and his own experiences as a performing songwriter. He offers this invaluable companion for singer-songwriters on their journey from idea to song to the stage, studio, and beyond.

 

"Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers takes you through all of it - from the fun stuff to the daily grind, from writing to stepping on stage and building a business around you. He schools you on the mechanics of songwriting. Informs you about some key business contracts. And the insightful quotes from working songwriters give you a true sense of belonging. Jeffrey brings you into the mindset and lifestyle of the touring professional songwriter," says Ellis Paul.

 

New in the second edition:

• A songwriter's guide to chord progressions
• Understanding song form and rhyme
• Dozens of songwriting games and exercises
• Essential info on copyrighting your songs, music publishing, and digital royalties
• Online companion at completesingersongwriter.com with playlists and additional resources

 

Ben Harper calls The Complete Singer-Songwriter "the most creatively valuable book on the subject" with songwriting tips and techniques from more than 100 artists, including Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Paul Simon, Rosanne Cash, Jewel, Jeff Tweedy, Ani DiFranco, James Taylor, John Fogerty, Brandi Carlile, Richard Thompson, Jason Mraz, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Garcia, Dar Williams, and more.

 

$19.99 (US)

Inventory #HL 00145576

ISBN: 9781495019913

Width: 6.0", Length: 9.0", 248 pages

Native Instruments marks Stems anniversary with special pricing on TRAKTOR KONTROL S5 and D2

Berlin, April 4, 2016 – Native Instruments today marks the first year of the Stems multi-track format for DJing with savings on the Stems-ready TRAKTOR KONTROL S5 all-in-one DJ system and TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 professional deck controller. Until May 31, 2016, DJs can save 200 $/€ on the purchase of each of these controllers to upgrade their setup and explore the possibilities that mixing with Stem files offers. Since the new format was announced on March 2015, Stems-ready hardware like the S5 and D2, enhanced TRAKTOR software support, and thousands of official releases on a growing repertoire of labels have contributed to the expansion of Stems.

Tubby Boots Has Released Their Debut Album, "The Emerald Captain"

Tubby Boots' debut album, "The Emerald Captain," is self-released today on bandcamp, encompassing eleven tracks of rock, alternative, indie, noise, and punk.

Get it here!

Five Star Music Makeover

The independent artist's guide for singers, songwriters, bands, producers, and self-publishers

Montclair, NJ (March 31, 2016) - In order to achieve success in today's music industry, artists must first do a great deal of work on their own. Learning the required skills can take years of real-life experience, and hiring personal coaches, studio professionals, and consultants can be costly. But now, for the first time, there's an invaluable resource to help them meet these challenges:

Five Star Music Makeover

 is an engaging all-in-one guide designed specifically for aspiring artists. Written by five experts with over 100 years of collective experience, both on and off the stage, this unique book covers five key skills every musician needs to succeed: 

• Improving vocal production/technique
• Writing memorable and marketable songs
• Recording your ultimate EP
• Navigating the publishing world
• Promoting music effectively

Also included are insiders' stories and anecdotes, helpful tips, creative exercises, celebrity interviews, and all the practical expertise necessary to develop a successful music career. 

Five Star Music Makeover is a complete and practical career guide - a resource that transforms artists from good to great.

Glitchmachines PARALLAX - Sample Pack

Parallax is a new sample pack by sound designers Ivo Ivanov and Alex Retsis, featuring over 1300 raw sound effects inspired by old school video games and vintage computer technology. Designed primarily with electronic musicians and sound designers in mind, Parallax is organized in various focused categories including CHIP, BENT, DATA, MODULAR, NOISEKIT, SFX and more. This highly specialized pack invites you to explore an action packed soundscape, bursting with rad digital oddities.

Parallax was designed with a plethora of unconventional tools including vintage video game chips, noise kits, modular synths, circuit-bent hardware instruments and custom computer apps. We have carefully left every sample completely raw, leaving it up to you how to further process and adapt these effects to your projects. Whether you are working on an electronic track that needs a lofi edge or designing an indie game, Parallax will deliver a dose of pure fun and sonic nostalgia.

PARALLAX is available now for $39

http://glitchmachines.com/products/parallax/