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Friday, January 29, 2016

iZotope Wins Multiple NAMM TEC Awards

Both RX 4 Advanced and Iris 2 honored for outstanding technical achievement



Cambridge, MA (January 28, 2015) - iZotope's RX 4 Advanced and Iris 2 have won awards for Outstanding Technical Achievement at the 31st Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards, the highest honor within the pro audio and sound recording industry, which recognizes the most outstanding products in the world of music making, live performance, video games, television and film. The award ceremony was held on Saturday, January 23 during the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.

2016 She Rocks Awards Honor Women in Music During NAMM Show

Awards featured performances by guitarists Nita Strauss and Jennifer Batten; chart-topping pop duo Karmin; Raining Jane; The Command Sisters; and more
 
From left (top row): Rock Sugah guitarist, Kat Dyson; 2016 She Rocks Awards winner and Karmin singer, Amy Heidemann; guitarist, Malina Moye; 2016 She Rocks Awards winner and guitarist, Jennifer Batten; 2016 She Rocks Awards winner and Seymour Duncan co-founder/CEO, Cathy Carter Duncan; She Rocks Awards Founder and Co-Host, Laura B. Whitmore; 2016 She Rocks Awards winner and Director of Brand Communications at Taylor Guitars, Chalise Zolezzi; 2016 She Rocks Awards winner and NAMM Director of Public Affairs/NAMM Foundation Executive Director, Mary Luehrsen; 2016 She Rocks Awards winner and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones; 2016 She Rocks Awards winner and Senior Vice President of Public Relations for Universal Music Enterprises, Sujata Murthy; Rock Sugah singer, Kudisan Kai; 2016 She Rocks Awards Winner and President/Co-Founder of Gator Cases, Crystal Morris; Rock Sugah drummer, Benita Lewis; 2016 She Rocks Awards winner and Fanny's House of Music Co-Owner, Leigh Maples; keyboardist, Jenna Paone; Charlotte and Sarah Command of The Command Sisters; (bottom row) Rock Sugah keyboardist, Lynette Williams; 2016 She Rocks Awards winner and Tom Tom Magazine Founder, Mindy Abovitz; Rock Sugah bassist, Divinity Roxx; 2016 She Rocks Awards winner and legendary singer, Chaka Khan; 2016 She Rocks Awards Co-Host and guitarist, Nita Strauss; and 2016 She Rocks Awards winners and Rock N' Roll Camp for Girls Founder, Mona Tavakoli and Becky Gebhardt; attend the She Rocks Awards during NAMM at the Anaheim Hilton on January 22, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevin Graft)

January 28, 2016, Anaheim, Calif. — A who's who of music industry execs, celebrities, luminaries and supporters of women in music gathered on Fri., Jan. 22 in the Anaheim Hilton hotel’s Pacific Ballroom to celebrate the 2016 She Rocks Awards, an event paying tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry.

Soundtrack: The Story of the DJ - Documentary



Soundtrack: The Story of the DJ is a documentary chronicling the history of DJing.  While certainfilms have chronicled niche aspects of DJing, "Soundtrack" will take viewers through the evolution of radio DJs, turntablists, DJ producers, DJs as part of hip-hop groups, DJs controlling the main stages at some of the world's biggest festivals and more.  Directed by DJ Zimmie.


NAMM 2016: Keith McMillen Instruments



Keith McMillen instruments was introducing "K-Mix," the USB Audio Interface, mixer, and MIDI controller all in one!
It includes:
  • Low-noise Preamps, even for phono
  • 6 balanced ins
  • 8 balanced outs - 4 stereo out
  • Headphone jack
  • All touch sensitive
  • Many FX to choose from











Also, Billy White gave us a fantastic demonstration of the unreleased K-Board Pro 4:

Thursday, January 28, 2016

NAMM 2016: QuiccoSound



QuiccoSound was demonstrating the Cheer Light Air which is a light wand held by the audience but controlled by the performer or supporting VJ.

The colors can be changed by iPhone or iPad. You may also synchronize the lights with music through MIDI. Individuals keys can even be assigned to light response change and color transition.


Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Native Instruments introduces SOLAR BREEZE MASCHINE Expansion

Berlin, January 27, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced SOLAR BREEZE – a new MASCHINE Expansion dedicated to the indie electronica genre. The expansion features a large pool of processed acoustic samples, as well as new presets for leading NI synths. All synth sounds were tailored to complement the acoustic samples with electronic textures. SOLAR BREEZE runs in the latest MASCHINE software on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO and is available exclusively at the NI Online Shop. A compact version for iMASCHINE is also available via the iMASCHINE in-app store.

SOLAR BREEZE features a sonic foundation of multi-sampled, processed electric guitar licks and chords, electric basses, and acoustic drums. Extensive use of MASCHINE's effects adds the atmospheric sound common to indie electronica styles. SOLAR BREEZE also includes a large selection of pre-sliced rhythmic loops, allowing fast beat re-composition. New presets for the MASCHINE 2 Drum Synths provide additional earthy, organic percussion. Furthermore, new presets for the acclaimed MASSIVE and MONARK synths included with MASCHINE deliver layered, distorted synths, processed pads, and guitar-like leads and basslines. Together, the sounds deliver a full palette of indie electronica sounds, while giving those working in ambient and uptempo electronic genres additional sonic flavor.

A compact version of SOLAR BREEZE is also available as an iMASCHINE Expansion, for creating beats on the go. Tracks can be exported to MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, and MASCHINE MIKRO for completion.

SOLAR BREEZE is available now at the NI Online Shop for $49 / 49 € / £44 / ¥ 5,680 / AU$ 79 and runs in the MASCHINE 2 software.

The iMASCHINE expansion is available at the iMASCHINE in-app store for $0.99 / 0,89 € / £0.69 / ¥ 100 / AU$ 0.99.

Additional information on SOLAR BREEZE is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/solarbreeze

NAMM 2016: Universal Audio


Photo by Dennis Sjacked
UAD is highly known for their high quality VSTs, analog EQs, and compressors. During my time at their booth they had Kendrick Lamar's mix engineer, Derek Ali speaking. He explained how he uses UAD in his mixing process and demonstrated how he uses it in his final mix-downs. After the demo, I was sold on the power of UAD and the benefits it can add to a track.

See what was new this year courtesy of Sound on Sound magazine:




About this author: 
Hi, my name is Dennis but I also go by SJACKED. I'm an LA based music producer who loves making electronic noise. I also enjoy writing, working out, and taking pictures on my Go Pro. Lets connect: