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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
The NAMM Show is This Week!
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Monday, January 16, 2017
IK Multimedia announces Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube now available
Fender
Collection 2 for AmpliTube gives players and producers hyper-realistic
iconic Fender® tube amp tone from the '57 Custom Amp series, ’57
Bandmaster, '53 Bassman and '65 Super Reverb
January 2017 - IK Multimedia is proud to announce that Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube
is now available for Mac and PC from participating retailers worldwide,
the IK Multimedia web store, and from the AmpliTube Custom Shop.
Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube brings seven of Fender's dream machines - some of the most toneful and genre-defining amps from the dawn of rock and beyond - to AmpliTube, providing spot-on recreations of the glorious tweed amps and more from the '50s and '60s. Included in the Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube are four amps from the '57 Custom series; the '57 Custom Champ®, '57 Custom Deluxe™, '57 Custom Twin-Amp™, and the '57 Custom Pro™, a '57 Bandmaster™, plus models of an original '53 Fender Bassman® and the iconic '65 Fender Super Reverb®.
Now guitarists wanting that classic Fender tone and power in their digital recordings can easily obtain the unmistakable vintage vibe of classic Tweeds and more with the ease and convenience of the world's most popular guitar and bass tone studio, AmpliTube.
Dynamic Interaction Modeling™
Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube provides spot-on tone, dynamics and feel thanks to the debut of the evolution of IK's industry-leading modeling technologies. It ushers in a completely new approach to analog modeling, Dynamic Interaction Modeling™, that recreates not only every individual physical component in the amplifier's design, but also the nonlinear behavior between each component and its effect on other components in the circuit. This approach provides a new unmatched level of realism, touch and feel never before realized in other analog modeled products.
Classic Fender tone on the desktop/laptop
Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube recreates the historic and diverse Fender legacy in virtual form. IK software engineers worked painstakingly with the Fender engineering team to ensure that each amplifier and cabinet has been rendered with the same degree of integrity and attention to detail that goes into the company's physical products - all controls and operation have been replicated to provide exacting performance and function. The amplifiers and cabinets available in Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube include officially certified models from the '57 Custom series, including the '57 Custom Twin-Amp, the '57 Deluxe, the '57 Custom Champ, the '57 Custom Pro and the '57 BandMaster. There's also a model of an original '53 Bassman 1x15 featuring an "aging" switch that switches between "new old stock" and a "burned in" model, plus an original '65 Super Reverb.
Built for AmpliTube
Fender Collection 2 within AmpliTube Custom Shop and AmpliTube 4 for Mac and PC giving players the world's best-selling ultimate guitar and bass tone studio for their recordings. For AmpliTube 4 users, it is designed to take advantage of all the additional tone-tweaking features like the effects slot between the amp and speaker cabinet and the hyper realistic full-featured "Cab Room" and more.
Plugging in to a world of sound
With IK Multimedia's range of interfaces for Mac and PC, getting tone from Fender Collection for AmpliTube is as simple as plugging into an amplifier. iRig Pro Duo, iRig PRO and iRig HD 2 are the latest generation of high-quality digital interfaces that allow players to plug in and get pristine, pure sound quality from their Mac or PC (or iPhone or iPad).
Pricing and availability
Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube is available now through January 15, 2017 for a special introductory price of just $/€99.99* from the IK Multimedia online store, the AmpliTube Custom Shop and participating IK retailers. After January 15, 2017, it will be available for $/€149.99.
Fender Collection 2 is also available in the Fender Collection 2 Power Duo Bundle (with AmpliTube 4) at a special introductory price of $/€179.99 from the IK Multimedia online store until January 15, 2017. After January 15, 2017, it will be available for $/€229.99.
*Prices exclude taxes.
For more information, please visit:
www.amplitube.com/
To watch video demos and listen to audio demos of Fender Collection 2 for AmpliTube in action, please visit:
www.amplitube.com/
www.amplitube.com/
Friday, January 13, 2017
Isotonk Studios - MIDI Modulators
We release Chaos Cultures MultiClip Editor to critical acclaim in 2016, with features in SoundonSound Magazine amongst others it solved an age old feature request for Ableton Live users being able to edit multiple MIDI Clips from Arrange and Session View in the same Piano Roll...
Based on users feedback we enhanced the package to include a number of rudimentary MIDI editing features that emulated some of the workflow enhancements available in other DAW's like Cubase and Logic...
With this latest release we've updated and refined further the Modulators and made them available as a separate device to work on one clip at a time...
Simply select the notes you want to edit and then choose your Modulator Option and dial in the variables, it's so simple even i can do it!
Available Modulators:
- Transform loop: Loops all or only selected notes. The time selection, which can be changed in the timeline, can be used to use as a reference. Pitch and velocity can be offset per iteration
- Transform stretch: Stretches all or selected notes by multiplying or dividing their positions and lengths to a custom value. The note lengths can be ignored.
- Quantize time: Quantizes all or selected notes to the current grid. Additionally to the default quantization note end positions or lengths (relative to start position) can be quantized as well. Amounts and rounding rules can be set to minimize quantization errors.
- Quantize scale: If a scale is active (settings) the pitch of all or selected notes will be quantized to fit the scale.
- Chord inversion: This modulator will go through chord inversions to get as close as possible to a custom MIDI pitch value. This also works with microtonal scales.
- Utility pitch limit: All or only the selected notes will be transposed (per octave by default) to fit into a custom pitch range. Microtonal scales are also supported.
- Utility velocity limit: Limits the velocity of all or selected notes to a custom range. Curve options are available as well.
- Utility seamless loop: Finds notes that are overlapping with the start and end positions of the clip or the time selection and copies them to the other side to create a seamless loop.
- Selection (Pitch / Velocity / Clip / Random): The Selection modulators will select or deselect notes. You can replace, add, subtract and intersect similar to picture manipulating applications.
MORE DETAILS - CLICK HERE
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
NAMM 2017: Neumann supports women in audio with sponsorship of WiMN She Rocks Awards and NAMM U session Women in the Music Industry Sound Off
The She Rocks Awards ceremony will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel, and will present twelve awards recognizing women across a broad spectrum of the music industry to include:
- Monique Boyer, director, global artist relations at M.A.C. Cosmetics
- Rebecca Eaddy, marketing communications manager for Roland Corporation U.S.
- Lita Ford, legendary rock guitarist, vocalist and songwriter
- Beverly Fowler, director of artist relations and events at PRS Guitars
- Lisa Foxx, radio personality at MYfm on the iHeartRadio network
- Charyn Harris, conductor of music programs at A Place Called Home
- Karrie Keyes, founder of Soundgirls and sound engineer for Pearl Jam
- Tracy Leenman, owner of Musical Innovations music retailer
- Dani Markman, director, A&R, Disney Music Group
- Shirley Manson, lead singer from multi-award winning band Garbage
- Esperanza Spalding, Grammy® Award-winning bass player, singer/songwriter
- Leanne Summers, president/CEO of LAWIM (Los Angeles Women in Music)
A spotlight on women in audio
WiMN and Neumann are also sponsoring a panel discussion on women in the music industry, entitled ‘Women in the Music Industry Sound Off’. The event will feature distinguished panelists including WiMN Founder Laura B. Whitmore; Producer Julie Kathryn (aka I Am Snow Angel) Fabi Reyna of She Shreds Magazine; Karrie Keyes, Engineer for Pearl Jam; and Dawn Birr, Commercial Manager, Audio Recording, Sennheiser. The panel will be held on Sunday, January 22, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center, NAMM Idea Center (Level 1 Lobby).
The first Sound Girls NAMM Mentoring Session strikes a similar vein: On January 19, between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Karrie Keyes of SoundGirls.org and Heather Rafter of RafterMarsh will host this session that will also include Dawn Birr among many other prominent women industry leaders.
According to Birr, events such as these serve to influence future generations of women in the music industry: “By participating and engaging in awards ceremonies and panels, we hope to encourage women to pursue their career ambitions in the music industry. There are many ways we can drive our industry forward into the next generation, and it is important for us to take advantage of opportunities such as these to educate and engage. If we can inspire even a handful of young women, and help them find the tools they need to succeed in this industry, we will have succeeded.”
To learn more about the She Rocks awards ceremony, visit sherocksawards.com.
For more information on the NAMM U panel Women in the Music Industry Sound Off, please visit: https://www.namm.org/nammu/
To learn more about the Sound Girls NAMM mentoring session, visit soundgirls.org.
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The She Rocks awards ceremony will present twelve awards recognizing women across a broad spectrum of the music industry (collage courtesy of She Rocks Awards)
Monday, January 9, 2017
Ultimate Jam Night Producer Introduces Revolutionary New Gear Tracking System At NAMM 2017
ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT PRODUCER INTRODUCES REVOLUTIONARY NEW GEAR TRACKING SYSTEM AT NAMM 2017
The technology provides a bridge between RFID and GPS technology providing help in instant recovery of lost or stolen gear. Demonstrations and inquiries can be made by visiting Hall D, Booth 2382. The company’s stated goal is “the end of lost or stolen."
The company was started by Adam Mandel, one of the producers of the long-running live music show Ultimate Jam Night (www.ultimatejamnight.com). Mandel has enlisted the core team of musicians and others that turned Ultimate Jam Night into an internationally-known program. That team includes Quiet Riot bassist Chuck Wright; Drummer Matt Starr who has played with Ace Frehley and Mr. Big; Walter Ino of Survivor; Ira Black of Attika 7 and Westfield Massacre; and other musicians including Alex Kane of LSD and AntiProduct, and independent artist Brad Jurjens among others. These musicians will work alongside key manufacturers in the installation of the first industry device designed to be embedded at the point of manufacturing. Additional applications are designed for professional Luthiers and installers, tour management, and backline rental companies.
Management of GearSecure includes an interdisciplinary group of seasoned individuals with experience in international business including Robert Rich III, founder of Roar Logistics who is also an active musician.
“As someone who’s been involved in live music for many years, I’ve seen the devastation of instrument theft or loss first hand” said, Mandel. “After seeing a continuous stream of social media posts lamenting the daily theft of gear I looked into a bit more. What’s shocking is that in the U.S. alone, 1 Million instruments are stolen each year, and only 3% are recovered. I am committed to changing that statistic as quickly as possible” said, Mandel.
The GearSecure technology involves a small self-contained unit that provides a twenty year life span with GPS utility and RFID accuracy. The unit is designed to be hidden in gear and then synced with mobile devices, tablets, or personal computers. Individuals (or groups) can set a pre-determined perimeter that when breached instantly sends an alert to a selected device. Once alerted, the user can select a “track” mode which will allow the user to follow the path of the missing gear. If necessary, authorities can be instantly alerted for recovery.
The technology will be offered to consumers at a yearly subscription price of $19.95 retail, which is far below typical yearly insurance and replacement rates. Designed to be embedded and offered with new gear, the technology will also be immediately available for Backline and Tour management inventory solutions, and will eventually be released for the aftermarket through a certified installer network.
Real-time demonstrations as well as a technology review will be available at NAMM Booth 2382 Hall D, at NAMM 2017. For more information please visit www.gearsecuremusic.com.
RSO: Richie Sambora and Orianthi, Bernie Williams, and Ronnie Spector and The Ronnettes to Rock the Grand Plaza Stage at The 2017 NAMM Show January 19-22
-Acts accompanied by 150 artist performances over four days at the annual show-
CARLSBAD,
Calif. – January 3, 2017 – The 2017 NAMM Show is just around the
corner, and with it, top musical acts are scheduled to rock The NAMM
Nissan Grand Plaza
stage. This year will bring a variety of performances from across the
sonic spectrum, with each evening offering performances from rock
legends, a pro-athlete and accomplished jazz musician, and an R&B
legend, all in the spirit of musical diversity that can
be found at The NAMM Show.
Kicking off the show on Thursday night, January 19 is rock duo
RSO: Richie Sambora and Orianthi. Each a respected guitarist in
their own right, Sambora and Orianthi will bring their deft fret work
and monster screams to the show, marking the duo’s first NAMM
performance together. Grammy award-winner Sambora, also
known for his passion for philanthropy, will offer up his
world-renowned Songwriters Hall of Fame talent, addictive hooks and
poetic lyrics. Platinum-selling guitarist Orianthi has enjoyed a career
as a touring artist for the likes of Michael Jackson, Alice
Cooper and many others, and was named by Elle magazine as one of the
top “12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists.” The pair have spent the
past year touring the globe and will perform at The NAMM Show directly
following a tour of the UK, Asia and Orianthi’s
native Australia.
On Friday evening, January 20, former center fielder for the New York Yankees, music education advocate and accomplished jazz musician
Bernie Williams and his All-Star Band will take the stage to perform in
The NAMM Foundation’s Celebration for Music Education. Williams,
who enjoyed a 16-year career in Major League Baseball, is a
classically-trained guitarist, Latin Grammy®-nominated (2009’s
Moving Forward) musician and designated Turnaround Arts artist
from the President’s Committee on Arts and Humanities. Williams and band
will welcome fellow music and arts supporter, Turnaround Arts artist,
singer, songwriter, and “Life is Beautiful”
hitmaker, Keb’ Mo’, along with additional surprise performers
throughout the evening. The NAMM Foundation’s Celebration for Music
Education is designated to celebrate the many donors and supporters of
the Foundation’s efforts and to encourage attendees
to join in the organization’s efforts.
On Saturday, January 21, The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus celebrates its 20th Anniversary with
The John Lennon Imagine Party featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes.
As the “Original Bad Girl of Rock & Roll,” Spector is best known
for a long string of classic “girl group” rock anthems such as “Baby
I Love You,” “Walking in The Rain,” and the international number one
smash, “Be My Baby.” The rock icon has charted material in six
consecutive decades, and along the way collaborated with everyone
from Jimi Hendrix and Bruce Springsteen, to Eddie Money, Joey
Ramone and The Beatles. Ronnie and John Lennon first met in London
during the Ronettes’ first U.K. tour in January of 1964, and in 1966,
the group was personally chosen by The Beatles to open their final tour.
From their first meeting forward, Lennon and Ronnie
shared a close friendship with Lennon playing and singing on Ronnie's
first solo recordings in 1971. The night will celebrate the Lennon Bus’
20th Anniversary, the connection we share through music, and inspire those in attendance to continue to
build a more musical world.
Each act will start at 6:00 p.m. and be preceded by a variety of performers throughout the day. The previously announced schedule is available here:
https://www.namm.org/
The
NAMM Show gathers 100,000 members of the music product industry from
around the world to preview new products from every category of music
making.
Register for badges
to experience more than 6,000 music product, instrument and technology brands, special events and live entertainment.
The free badge deadline is January 4, 2017, at 11:59 pm PST. Learn more about the NAMM Show at
https://www.namm.org/
Thursday, December 29, 2016
StompLight introduces StompLight DMX Pro for MOBILE DJs and Musicians
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA, December, 2016: StompLight
announces the groundbreaking StompLight DMX Pro lighting effect pedal.
The StompLight DMX Pro offers professional stage lighting with simple
foot control in a single fully integrated lighting device. With a set up
taking just seconds the StompLight DMX Pro lighting effect pedal is a
great new solution for the Wedding DJ, musicians and lighting
professionals seeking professional quality, fast set up and durability.The StompLight DMX Pro can be powered for hours with an optional external StompLight Lithium Ion battery pack offering extraordinarily easy for set up and positioning anywhere.
The StompLight DMX Pro operates as a fully self-contained stage light or as a light/controller capable of cascading with the innovative StompLight Pal DMX slave light or other DMX lighting products.
The StompLight DMX Pro incorporates an integrated foot control system. No need for separate DMX controller, arcane back-of-fixture programming or easy misplaced Remote Control.
The StompLight DMX Pro is sound active housing an internal microphone and instrument input/output jacks, each channel with adjustable gain. An internal spectrum analyzer creates lighting tied to the ambient sound or audio input. Other lighting effects include a color organ, color wheel, and a strobe.
StompLight incorporates a collapsible CREE LED array with a diffuse light field lending itself to facade or under-table lighting. Traditional PAR lights are often too focused for these applications. The small foot sprint and the StompLight Lithium Ion battery pack make StompLight easy to move about, position and break down.
Michael Ahern, StompLight President offers, “The feedback from two consecutive NAMM shows, extensive product testing and the input from numerous industry professionals led us to where we are today. Ready to ship an improved and truly innovative product! “
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