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The Perfect Controller for “Ableton Live”: Novation Introduces “Launchpad”
Novation's compact “Launchpad” controller was jointly designed by Novation and Ableton specifically for “Ableton Live” to enable optimal interaction with the countless features of the “Live” music production software. “Launchpad” can also be used with any other DAW software as a standard MIDI controller.
Hyperactive Audiotechnik GmbH Expands Range with Two Prominent Brands
The Hünstetten-based company will in future offer customers products from the two US companies Zaolla Silverline and Hosa Technology.
Steinberg Releases VST Sound Instrument Set Synthesizers
More than 140 additional synth sounds and 350 MIDI loops for Cubase, Sequel and Nuendo NEK now available at shop.steinberg.net
Update for Digital DJ Software
Native Instruments releases version 1.2 of TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO and TRAKTOR PRO
V-Studio Becomes Partner of SAE Germany
EDIROL Europe, distributor of V-Studio in Germany, and SAE Institute have announced a new partnership that will give students at selected SAE Institutes the opportunity to gain practical experience with the V-Studio 700 music production system as part of their studies.
Native Instruments Releases THE FINGER by Tim Exile
Native Instruments has just released THE FINGER, an innovative keyboard-controlled effects processor developed together with electronic artist Tim Exile of Warp Records. Based on REAKTOR technology, THE FINGER is an inspiring tool for intuitive sound manipulation and live remixing on stage and in the studio.
Focusrite Saffire 6: USB Audio Interface with Top Sound Quality
Focusrite Saffire 6 USB is the latest interface in a new generation of Focusrite audio interfaces, built around one task: perfect sound.
Celemony Starts Public Beta Test of Melodyne Editor
Celemony invites all registered Melodyne customers to beta-test Melodyne editor. Sales are planned to begin in early November.
Steinberg Releases eLCC, Successor to Syncrosoft LKC Software
eLicenser Control Center (eLCC) license-management software offers new functions and full backward compatibility.
IBC 2009: Plug-On Transmitter Completes Sennheiser’s Professional 2000 Series
Sennheiser's new SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter extends its professional 2000 series for wireless broadcast and ENG applications.
LUCAS Symposium: Every Kind of Animation Shapes Filmmaking Worldwide
Workshop talks with animation experts and a professional discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of computer animation.
SAE Open Media Day: Paths into Multimedia
Media professionals provide information about popular multimedia careers.
Dolby Multistream Decoder Runs on NXP TV Chipset
Flexible decoding solution for Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Pulse audio.
KONTAKT 4 Software Sampler Arrives in October
Native Instruments announces KONTAKT 4, a new version of its leading software sampler.
Native Instruments Upgrades KOMPLETE to Version 6
NI announces KOMPLETE 6, a new version of its popular software bundle at a substantially lower price.
GUITAR RIG 4 PRO Is Coming
Native Instruments announces GUITAR RIG 4 PRO, the new generation of its leading digital guitar studio.
New Sound-Synthesis Adventures with ABSYNTH 5
Native Instruments announces ABSYNTH 5, the next generation of the semi-modular synthesizer for distinctive atmospheric sounds.
Film and Games: FFF Bayern Funds Games
Developers and producers of computer games can apply for funding from FilmFernsehFonds Bayern.
Sony Creative Software Launches Sound Forge Pro 10
Event-based editing, DAO CD burning, élastique time stretching and an integrated iZotope effects package expand the production suite.
Constantin Film AG Reports Stable Business Performance in First Half of 2009
The group generated revenue of 95.5 million euros in the first half of 2009, in line with expectations for the year.
Chris Mayes-Wright Joins the Focusrite Team
From September 1, 2009, Chris Mayes-Wright will look after artists and media representatives as Artist Manager.
Neyrinck Releases Dolby E for Windows XP/Vista and Avid/Final Cut
Stand-alone application and Pro Tools plug-in bundle for Dolby E encoding and decoding.
Worldwide Avatar Event on August 21, 2009 (Updated Screening Times)
Exclusive screenings of footage from James Cameron's Avatar in 3D for the first time.
A Strong Duo – DPA 4017 with Rycote Windshield
With its high directivity and characteristic DPA transparency, the DPA 4017 is a state-of-the-art shotgun microphone for broadcasting and film.
Neyrinck Presents SoundCode Stereo LtRt
Pro Logic™ I- and Pro Logic™ II-compatible surround encoder plug-in for Pro Tools.
Native Instruments Releases KORE 2.1
Native Instruments recently released KORE 2.1, a free update for the innovative software workstation. The new version offers a MIDI Control Mode that also lets the KORE controller serve as a universal MIDI controller.
3rd International VDT Symposium
A Focus on Hearing: Audio Technology, Quality, Perception; October 30–November 1, 2009, at the Schloss Hohenkammer seminar centre
Audiocation Becomes an Official Waves Academy
Audiocation, the academy for audio production, is the first training institute in Germany to offer the audio-software manufacturer’s Waves Certification Program. Waves training can now be booked as an option with every Audiocation course and teaches relevant knowledge about Waves plug-ins.
Pixelpark Makes Electronic Music Production an Experience
Native Instruments’ audience-focused corporate website presents products through rich media.
Native Instruments Announces Partnership with Scarbee
Native Instruments has announced an extensive collaboration with Scarbee, the manufacturer of renowned instrument libraries.
Apple Introduces New Logic Studio with Logic Pro and MainStage Upgrades
Apple today introduced the next version of Logic Studio, featuring major upgrades to Logic Pro and MainStage and more than 200 new features that simplify complex tasks.
evolution e 965 Now Wireless
The e 965 large-diaphragm condenser microphone is now also available in a wireless version.
Native Instruments Announces AUDIO 2 DJ
Native Instruments has announced AUDIO 2 DJ, an extremely compact audio interface.
New UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop Now Shipping
The UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform expands into the laptop market.
Perfect Music and Media Expertise Virtually
Three virtual courses in music production, music management and web design begin in October.
Academy for Education and Training in Audio Engineering
Audiocation, the academy for audio production, offers a new type of media education aimed at hobby musicians, beat makers, podcasters and home recordists who want to improve their knowledge and skills or gain an additional professional qualification.
Sony Professional Supplies Select Ingredients for a Fully Automated Digital High-End HDTV Cooking Studio
The digital video technology for HD recordings at Johann Lafer’s Table d’Or cooking school in Guldental near Bad Kreuznach comes from Sony Professional. With the fully automated system, the popular television chef now also directs the video recordings of his courses himself.
Steinberg: New Knowledge Base Available
Our new multilingual Knowledge Base is now available to registered MySteinberg users.
Cakewalk Offers SONAR 8 Buyers a Free Update
Anyone who now purchases SONAR 8 Producer or SONAR 8 Studio is entitled to a free update to the next version.
How Do You Become an Audio Engineer?
Popular multimedia occupations as career goals - audio is just one of many training programmes at SAE Institute.
Focusrite Equips Saffire PRO 24 with New DSP Technology
Producing in a home studio with the acoustics of a large studio.
New Mobile Audio Interface from Apogee
Apogee ONE is the latest audio interface for Apple computers in the Apogee range.
Nuendo 4.3 Available Soon
Steinberg announces the release date for the new service update to the Nuendo 4 audio post-production system.
Ableton’s Summer of Sampler Offer
Ableton announces the Summer of Sampler. Buyers of Live 8 receive Sampler free of charge.
Galaxy on Course for Success with DVS Technology
With a pioneering 4K workflow, renowned Belgian recording studio Galaxy has now also established itself in post-production. Using various DVS components, Galaxy implements film projects quickly and easily.
Training as a Mastering Engineer
Until now, the only route into mastering engineering was through audio-engineering training; no specialist qualification existed. Music and media academy Deutsche POP has now developed a subject-specific Mastering Engineer course and offers it at all four locations: Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich.
New Firmware Update for Cakewalk SONAR V-Studio
The current firmware version 1.19 gives Cakewalk’s V-Studio several new capabilities and improvements.
New Mobile Audio Interface from Focusrite
Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 combines a FireWire interface, preamps and software.
AEP Provides Information on Media Education
On Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 4:30 p.m., AEP Akademie will provide information about its programme and the 3D Arts and Graphic Arts specialisations.
ClipDealer.de Starts Selling Royalty-Free Photos and Vector Graphics
ClipDealer, an online marketplace for royalty-free media, begins selling photos and vector graphics on www.clipdealer.de only one month after inviting submissions.
These Voices Are Taking Off!
Comedy star Dirk Bach and acting legend Karlheinz Böhm provide voices for Disney/Pixar’s new animated adventure Up.
WWDC 2009: New MacBook Pro Family Includes 13-, 15- and 17-Inch Models (Part 1)
Apple updates the MacBook Pro family with new models and an innovative built-in battery offering up to 40 percent longer life.
SAE Institute Supports Germany-Wide Day of Music
Music accompanies everyday life in restaurants, on radio, in telephone queues and online. Under the patronage of Germany’s Federal President, the 2009 Day of Music runs June 12–14 under the motto “Quality Despite Quantity”.
Ubiquitous Audio — Hearing Everywhere (Good Digital Sound for Film)
Fourth lecture in the Changing Media Consumption series, held May 27, 2009 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. with Dr Cornelius Bradter at the HFF Potsdam-Babelsberg.
Growth Industry Gaming: Entry through QANTM Institute
Game-design short courses begin in Berlin and Munich.
US Sound Design
Original Hollywood sound effects and music were available for download at www.hollywood-sfx.de.
Wireless HDMI Extender Sends HD Signals Through the Home
Gefen’s GTV-WHDMI transmitted HD video wirelessly between one HDMI source and up to five displays over 30 metres.
SoundField UPM-1: Stereo-to-5.1 Conversion in HD Quality
SoundField began worldwide delivery of its UPM-1 stereo-to-5.1 converter.
ESPN Goes Live with Riedel Intercom
ESPN installed a 584-port Riedel Artist Digital Matrix Intercom at its new L.A. LIVE production facility.
NVIDIA Leads on Windows 7 Compatibility
NVIDIA released Windows 7 WHQL-certified drivers for its ION, GeForce and Quadro product ranges.
Ubisoft to Reveal Holiday Line-up at E3 Press Conference
Ubisoft scheduled its E3 press conference for June 1, 2009 at the Los Angeles Theatre.
Propellerhead Reinvents Recording with Record
Propellerhead introduced Record, recording software focused on musicians, mixing and effects.
EDIROL Presents F-1 Version 2.0 and SSD64 Drive
EDIROL introduced version 2.0 of its F-1 Video Field Recorder and announced the 64 GB F1-SSD64 solid-state drive.
YMI Becomes Ableton Certified Training Center
Hamburg’s yoyosonic music institute became Germany’s first Ableton Certified Training Center, offering courses based on Live 8.
Air Studios Mastering Selects Magix Sequoia
Air Studios chose Magix Sequoia as the central DAW for its newly opened London mastering studio.
Sennheiser MZF 8000 Prepares MKH 8000 for Sets
Sennheiser’s MZF 8000 filter module added handling- and wind-noise filtering and a signal pad to MKH 8000 microphones.
Ultrasone Presents Headphone Range at High End 2009
Ultrasone presented its Zino, HFI, PRO, DJ and Edition 8 headphone ranges at High End 2009 in Munich.
audible extends player promotion
Due to strong demand, audible extended its player promotion: subscribers who sign up for a 3-month mini-subscription by mid-May receive a Philips MP3 player for free.
IRT Presents Broadcast Audio Research at AES 2009
IRT planned demonstrations of tracked football sound, automatic 5.1 downmixing, AUVIS room simulation and Mailbox Radio at AES Munich.
New Axiom Pro Series Keyboards from M-Audio
M-Audio introduces 25-, 49-, and 61-key Axiom Pro USB MIDI controllers with HyperControl, TruTouch, and trigger pads.
M-Audio Expands Studiophile CX Series with CX8 and CX5
M-Audio introduces CX8 and CX5 nearfield monitors with OptImage IV waveguides and adjustable acoustic-space controls.
Bluetooth 3.0 with Wi-Fi Acceleration Due in April
Bluetooth SIG plans Bluetooth 3.0 with on-demand 802.11n transfers for faster, more stable, and more efficient device connections.
Gefen Digital Audio Splitter Distributes TOSLINK Signals
Gefen's GTV-DIGAUD-142 splits one TOSLINK digital audio source across two outputs for separate listening zones.
Ultrasone Expands Austrian Distribution
Ultrasone appoints Synthax GmbH as its authorized Austrian distribution partner for professional headphones.
Universal Audio Adds UAD 4K Plug-Ins
Universal Audio's UAD 4K Channel Strip and Buss Compressor emulate circuitry from the SSL 4000 G+ console.
Novation Introduces SL Mk II MIDI Controllers
Novation's SL Mk II controllers add touch-sensitive controls, Automap 3 Pro, DAW feedback, drum pads, and keyboard shortcuts.
MAGIX Presents Samplitude 11, Sequoia 11, and Vandal
MAGIX previews Samplitude 11, Sequoia 11, and the Vandal virtual guitar and bass amplifier at Musikmesse 2009.
Tascam Returns to Analog Mixing with M-164 Series
Tascam introduces three compact 16-input analog mixers, including models with effects and a 16-in/two-out USB interface.
Focusrite and Novation Establish German Subsidiary
Focusrite and Novation open a German subsidiary led by Karin and Ralf Kohlmeier to expand service and availability.
Gefen DVI 1600HD Extends Video, Control, and Audio over Fiber
Gefen's DVI 1600HD extends HDMI/DVI, RS232, and digital and analog audio signals over fiber for up to two kilometers.
Ableton Releases Live 8 and Suite 8
Ableton releases Live 8 and Suite 8 with a new groove engine, improved warping, looping, effects, instruments, and workflow tools.
Audible and Philips Announce Audiobook-Ready GoGear Players
Audible and Philips sign a three-year partnership bringing Audible audiobooks to four GoGear audio and video players.
Can Communicate Expands Stereo 3D Production with Quantel Pablo 4K
Can Communicate adds a Quantel Pablo 4K and four camera rigs to expand end-to-end stereo 3D production and postproduction.
Studio Tonmeister Adds Fairlight Xynergi MPC
Studio Tonmeister installs a Fairlight Xynergi Media Production Centre for dialogue replacement and networked postproduction.
Barix Announces First EtherSound Installation
Barix Annuncicom 1000 units distribute low-latency EtherSound audio and control across a church and event venue in St. Gallen.
Jamendo Pro Automates International Commercial Music Licensing
Jamendo Pro offers one-time-fee commercial licenses for more than 200,000 Creative Commons tracks from 9,000 artists.
Aviom Previews Pro64 Network Control Software
Aviom's Pro64 software centrally controls and monitors device settings and audio parameters across an A-Net network.
Native Instruments Announces Traktor Duo and Traktor Scratch Duo
Native Instruments brings Traktor Pro features to two-deck Traktor Duo software and a timecode-controlled Scratch Duo system.
Zoom Introduces H4n Portable Audio Recorder
Zoom's H4n records four channels at up to 24-bit/96 kHz with adjustable stereo microphones, XLR inputs, SDHC, effects, and USB.
ADAM Audio Introduces Redesigned SX Studio Monitor Series
ADAM Audio redesigns its professional monitor range with six SX models, X-ART tweeters, new amplifiers, and revised HexaCone drivers.
Adobe Systems at Hannover Messe 2009
Efficient review processes with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended and 3D PDF.
MySpace Music: More Than 100 Million Playlists Created
Online community users listen to 172 million minutes of music every day
Music in Games Is as Important as Graphics
Ubisoft says fans expect more than high-quality images.
Allen & Heath Introduces New Compact Mixing System
Allen & Heath has introduced the new iLive-T digital mixing system.
S.E.A. and ATC Sign Distribution Agreement
S.E.A. and ATC sign a distribution agreement for professional monitor loudspeakers and audio electronics in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.