Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:01:27 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/ AppleProAudio.com en-us http://www.appleproaudio.com/images/mac.gif http://www.appleproaudio.com/ mike@applerecording.com http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1288.html Second product in the V-Studio line of integrated hardware and software from Cakewalk and Roland is now available worldwide. SONAR V-Studio 100 provides a compact music production studio that enables musicians to create, record, produce, and perform music with or without a computer. SONAR V-Studio 100 integrates a USB 2.0 Audio Interface, DAW Controller, Digital Mixer, SD Recorder, and VS Production Pack for Mac & Windows Cakewalk, the world's leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, today announces the SONAR V-Studio 100 portable music production studio is now shipping worldwide. The multi-function V-Studio 100 provides a compact and portable solution for the most critical functions needed by the musician, singer-songwriter, MC, producer, or engineer on-the-go, regardless of whether they use a Mac or PC. Highlights of the SONAR V-Studio 100 include: High speed USB 2.0 Audio Interface (Mac/Win) Universal DAW Controller (Mac/Win) Personal Digital Mixer SD Wav Recording/Playback VS Production Pack suite of Virtual Instruments and Effects (Mac/Win) SONAR VS Digital Audio Workstation (Win) Use SONAR V-Studio 100 with or without a computer Musicians can take control of their music production by using the V-Studio 100 as a 24-bit/96 kHz high speed USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface and universal DAW controller. The unit also includes the VS Production Pack, a powerful suite of high quality instruments and effects. The VS-100 hardware and VS Production Pack have been designed to enhance productions on both Mac and Windows in conjunction with popular DAW software including SONAR, Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live, and others. For PC customers getting started with digital recording, SONAR V-Studio 100 includes the SONAR VS digital audio workstation. When inspiration strikes, the VS-100 is the ideal tool to get ideas down fast, without the need to boot up a computer. In standalone mode, the VS-100 hardware functions as a personal digital mixer and SD Wave recorder. Musicians can use the VS-100 to record and mix rehearsals and live gigs and can also use it to play backing tracks (even while recording). Customers can then simply transfer the stereo recordings to their favorite DAW software to use as the basis for new tracks, for further editing and sweetening, to upload to the Internet, and more. Second product in the next generation V-Studio line SONAR V-Studio 100 is the second product in the next generation V-Studio line of Cakewalk branded hardware and software solutions from Cakewalk and Roland. Following the release of the flagship SONAR V-Studio 700, two great music technology leaders have again combined the best in hardware and software engineering to address the varied needs of today's modern music producers and performing musicians. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:01:27 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1287.html Ableton Live 8 and Ableton Suite 8 are out now. Two new instruments, Collision and Latin Percussion are also available; both are included in Ableton Suite 8. Live 8 and Suite 8 enhance the Ableton vision of creative, real-time digital music with a wealth of new techniques, effects and most-wanted workflow improvements. These include a new groove engine, revamped warping techniques, live looping, five new effects (including the Ableton Vocoder), crossfades in the Arrangement View, group tracks and a reworked MIDI editor. Ableton Suite 8 includes all that plus a massive, inspired sound library and all the instruments a musician could hope for, including a wide range of synths, a sampler, electric and acoustic drums (new: Latin percussion), mallets (new: Collision), numerous sampled instruments and a new, even mightier Operator. New in Ableton Live 8: New groove engine: new groove library, extract grooves from audio or MIDI, real-time groove quantize. Includes grooves from the legendary Akai MPC and E-mu SP-1200 machines New warping engine: warp audio events by adjusting the events on the timeline, updated Beats Warp Mode, new Complex Warp Mode, slice audio files to MIDI tracks based on transients Looper: classic sound-on-sound looping without the limitations of a hardware device. Record, overdub, undo and more without touching the computer. "First loop sync," simple loop management New effects: Vocoder, Multiband Dynamics, Overdrive, Limiter and Frequency Shifter Workflow enhancements: including real-time crossfades in the Arrangement View, enhanced MIDI editing, group tracks, multiple track selection, a screen magnifier and more New in Ableton Suite 8: World-class sound library: completely new sound library with real-world "Sound Objects," presets, grooves, templates and, above all, over 1,600 beautiful sounds Collision and Corpus: a unique physical-modeling instrument for authentic mallet sounds and creative percussion. Includes Corpus, a separate effect that reproduces Collision's resonator section* Latin Percussion: a collection of acoustic percussion instruments from the worlds of Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and African music, plus a wide selection of clips and grooves for authentic usage* Operator, Ableton's renowned do-it-all synthesizer, has been given a major overhaul. New filter types, more modulation routing options and additive wavetable synthesis with drawable partials make Operator more powerful and flexible than ever. Plus these existing Ableton instruments: Sampler, Electric, Tension, Analog, Drum Machines, Session Drums** and the Essential Instrument Collection 2**. *Collision and Latin Percussion are also available separately. **Boxed version only. Pricing and Availability Ableton Live 8 and Suite 8 are available today at your local retailer and at: http://www.ableton.com Ableton Suite 8 Boxed version: EUR 699/USD 849 (includes Ableton Live 8, sound library, 10 Ableton instruments including Session Drums and Essential Instrument Collection 2, printed manual) Download version: EUR 549/USD 699 (includes Ableton Live 8, sound library, 8 Ableton instruments) Ableton Live 8 Boxed version: EUR 449/USD 549 (includes the Essential Instrument Collection 2, printed manual) Download version: EUR 349/USD 449 Upgrades to Suite 8/Live 8 vary in price, depending on the Ableton products you already own. More details at: http://www.ableton.com/live-8-upgrades Collision: EUR 129/USD 159 Latin Percussion: EUR 79/USD 99 About Ableton Ableton develops modern software technology to inspire creative people. Since the company started in 1999, Ableton has attracted an extensive and highly committed community of musicians, composers, and DJs worldwide. Currently, Ableton counts about ninety employees in its Berlin and New York offices. The company has received outstanding press, awards and customer feedback since the unveiling of Live in October 2001. About Live Ableton Live accompanies every stage of the musical process, from creation to production to performance. In the creative stage, Live is transparent, intuitive and responsive, capturing inspiration and encouraging the flow of musical ideas. During production, Live provides all of the professional tools and studio compatibility required to complete and perfect projects. On stage, Live delivers the expressive control and stability that innumerable performing artists have come to rely on. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:04:41 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1286.html No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Charity Poker Tournament set for July 19 -- One of a Kind Event Hosted by Engineer/Mixer Dave Reitzas to be Held at the Village Recorders On July 19 more than 120 of the industry's top producers, engineers, and musicians will come together for an afternoon of fun, luck, and skill to compete for top prizes at the LA Recording Industry No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Charity Poker Tournament at The Village in LA. Karen Margroff Dunn of KMD Productions and engineer/mixer Dave Reitzas are organizing the event to benefit Sound Art LA. “This is an extraordinary opportunity for manufacturers to donate gear and services for the players to win as prizes in the tournament,” said the seasoned event coordinator (TEC Awards, Mix Open Golf Tournament). “We are not seeking cash donations but product donations that will surely benefit the manufacturer with the exposure we will provide both on the web and at the event.” West L.A. Poker will provide all the tournament essentials for this professional event that requires a $100 buy-in per player. Jeff Greenberg, CEO of the Village Recorders has donated his upstairs ballroom for the tournament, where NARAS’ traditionally houses the NARAS pre-Grammy Party. Sponsors include West L.A. Music, Telefunken, Bricasti, Summit Audio, Audio-Technica, Brainworx, Propellerhead, Antares, Genelec, Solid State Logic, Shure, EAST/WEST, Gearslutz, Platinim Samples, Sound Performance Labs, Steven Slate Drums, Royer Labs, Aphex and Blue Microphones, Lurssen Mastering, Design FX, RealTraps, fxpansion and studioexpresso, among many others. All proceeds raised in this tournament will benefit Sound Art L.A. (www.soundartla.org). Sound Art provides a musical outlet for children desperate for self-expression. Reitzas explains further, “We feel strongly that children are the future of our industry. It was important for us to find a charity that involves kids and music.” For more information about the tournament, to register as a player or to donate products visit them online at www.ri-pt.net or call Karen Dunn at 925-708-0307. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:14:09 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1285.html New Mobile Audio software improves audio quality in any iPhone or iPod touch App iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in audio signal processing technology, has expanded their extensive licensing program with a suite of audio enhancement tools and effects available for integration into 3rd party software applications for the iPhone and iPod touch handheld devices. "We are seeing a significant demand for our audio effect libraries on the iPhone as thousands of developers are flocking to this revolutionary platform. These developers are redefining the way consumers interact with their music and audio," explained Mark Ethier, CEO of iZotope. "With our offerings for the iPhone, we are excited to enable their innovation as the first to offer high quality audio algorithms for developers to integrate into their applications." Over the years, many companies have come to rely on iZotope's research and development, product design, and long-term support to help improve and differentiate their products. The new iZotope Mobile Audio software development library is based on award-winning and innovative audio DSP code base derived from iZotope's best in class professional and consumer product lines. Now phone applications can benefit from the same audio processing technology used by millions of people in over 50 countries, from independent musicians to major broadcast and recording studios and GRAMMY Award winners. Two key iPhone application developers will be among the first to incorporate iZotope technology into their products. "FiRe" from Audiofile Engineering and "SmackTalk!" from Marcus Satellite will both feature licensed audio tools from iZotope. Audiofile Engineering, a leading Mac-based developer of professional audio products, plans to incorporate iZotope audio effects for audio normalization, cleanup, and enhancement in an upcoming release of their highly-regarded "FiRe" Field Recorder App for the iPhone. "We already rely on iZotope's expertise and audio DSP for our Mac OS X line of products, so it was natural for us to work with iZotope to bring high quality audio processing to the iPhone," explains Matthew Foust, Co-founder of Audiofile Engineering. Audiofile Engineering is actively developing new iPhone applications as well as providing development services to produce third party iPhone applications. Marcus Satellite, an animation and electronic music veteran turned App producer, is looking forward to using the iZotope audio effects SDK in his top-100 best selling iPhone App "SmackTalk!" to enhance his users' experience by adding a wide array of interactive voice effects. "I've been using iZotope's audio DSP technology as VST plug-ins on the desktop, and I'm excited about having that level of quality and interactivity available on the iPhone platform". For information on iZotope Technology Licensing, visit http://www.izotope.com/tech/. About iZotope, Inc. iZotope is a research-driven audio signal processing company based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its hardware products, software products, and audio technology are used by millions of people in over 50 countries, from hobbyist musicians to GRAMMY Award winners. iZotope focuses on developing innovative audio technology for professional and consumer applications. This core technology is presented to customers in its award-winning product line and through its extensive licensing program. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:34:56 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1284.html Platform Expands to Laptop Market with New UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop DSP Accelerator Card, Now Shipping Worldwide Universal Audio, a leading manufacturer of classic analog recording hardware and audio processing plug-ins for Mac and PC, today announced that its UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform has surpassed 30,000 users worldwide. This makes UAD the second-largest audio plug-in processing platform in the world (second only to Digidesign’s TDM). Universal Audio is also expanding its award-winning UAD platform to laptop users with the release of the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop, a compact ExpressCard-based DSP Accelerator, now shipping worldwide. Since the launch of the original UAD-1 card in 2001, the UAD Powered Plug-Ins collection has steadily grown to include the most sonically revered processors from the past 50 years of audio — including authentic, licensed emulations from Neve, Roland, Moog, Fairchild, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix, and Universal Audio’s own 1176. As a result, UAD Powered Plug-Ins have become the choice of numerous “A-list” record producers and Grammy®-winning engineers, including Frank Filipetti (James Taylor, Paul Simon); Justin Niebank (Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts); Ryan West (Kanye West, T.I., T Pain); Chris Dugan (Green Day); Stuart Price (Madonna, The Killers, Seal); Matt Knobel (Lenny Kravitz, Ricky Martin); Vance Powell (White Stripes, Raconteurs); and Rik Simpson (Coldplay). The newest member of the UAD family, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop, brings Universal Audio’s award-winning analog emulations to laptop users, whether in Cubase, Logic, Digital Performer, or Pro Tools. The UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop allows access to the full UAD Powered Plug-Ins library, without the need for external cabling or power. Like all UAD-2 hardware, the SOLO/Laptop supports VST, AU and RTAS plug-in formats on both Mac and PC. The UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop carries a MAP price of $499US. “Bringing UAD-2 Powered Plug-ins to laptop users is really part of our ongoing vision for expanding the UAD platform, which we’re proud to say is now 30,000 users strong,” commented Universal Audio President Matt Ward. “Bill Putnam Jr. set out to take the best of classic analog equipment and bring it to the digital world — with all of the analog subtleties, intricacies and nuances intact. This level of authenticity simply requires more horsepower than today’s laptops can deliver. But with the SOLO/Laptop, users can plug in a simple ExpressCard and access our musically superior UAD plug-ins.” Watch a video of the UAD-2 Solo in action by clicking here now! About Universal Audio Inc. Founded in 1999 by Bill Putnam Jr. and based in Scotts Valley, California, Universal Audio is best known for its vintage analog reproductions and advanced Digital Signal Processing technology, including the award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform. The company is focused on merging the best of classic analog and modern digital technology. UA is devoted to this endeavor, following its rich recording heritage and motto, “Analog Ears. Digital Minds.” http://www.uaudio.com Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:38:59 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1283.html Michael Jackson, the former "King of Pop" music and recording-breaking recording artist, songwriter and performer is dead at the age of 50, from an apparent heart attack in his Holmby Hills home in California. Jackson entered the hospital early this afternoon after an emergency call from his home, and efforts to revived him were unsuccessful. His recording legacy is immense, beginning with his entry into the entertainment industry at a very young age with the Jackson Five, a group he performed in with his four brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon. His sister is renowned child actress turned pop-sensation Janet Jackson and he has another sister, singer LaToya Jackson and parents Katherine and Joe Jackson. He is survived by his three children, brothers and sisters. Jackson was married but has been divorced for several years, making a few false starts and jump-starting his once flawless career, including staying for a time in the middle east and working on the possibility of launching a new record label and album project, but these projects fell apart, and Jackson found himself once again facing another lawsuit. He once took the advice of Paul McCartney to invest in music publishing catalogs, and when the opportunity presented itself, Jackson outbid McCartney for the rights to the Northern Songs Limited catalog which contained all of the Lennon/McCartney compositions and other Beatles songs. This action caused a lasting rift with McCartney, who never imagined that Michael would follow his advice and actually do what he said when he told Paul, "I'm going to buy your songs, Paul." Regrettably, its impossible to talk about Michael Jackson and not have the subject of his personal life overshadow the conversation and his accomplishments. Jackson's incredible catalog of works has unfortunately been overshadowed in the media and his legacy tarnished by multiple problems that at best were ranging from financial mismanagement, uncontrolled spending, borrowing against his catalog, and at worst found him the target of multiple personal lawsuits over alleged child molestations, in addition to a sensational trial accusing him of child molestation at his Neverland Ranch in southern California. Jackson was acquitted of criminal charges, but is said to have paid out millions in settlements to families accusing him through civil actions. His catalog, income, the catalog of the Beatles, all of these things were borrowed heavily against to finance an incredibly lavish lifestyle. Jackson built at amusement park and zoo at his home, modeled it after Disneyland, and tried to live the life of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn't grow up. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:10:25 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1282.html Youth culture is awash in sophisticated multimedia, and yet the tools to create those media at a level of professionalism that's competitive with that of the commercial sector are out of reach for most kids. The situation threatens to extinguish the spark of inspiration that drives active creation and sets the stage for a lifetime of passive consumption. But as of this summer, Minneapolis' Institute of Production and Recording (IPR) is turning the tables on that dour trend. With support from the Hubert H. Humphrey Center for Democracy and Citizenship, IPR has partnered with the Jackie Lee Robinson Foundation and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to create "Ideawerks(r)." Simply put, Ideawerks will provide training and professional grade audio and video equipment to Minneapolis youth via the city's park system. Sennheiser is proud to donate the high-end microphones and headphones, all with lifetime warranty, maintenance, and replacement that will support this astounding initiative. Minneapolis boasts one of the most extensive park systems in the country. In fact, no resident is ever more than six blocks from a city park! The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has constructed a recording studio and A/V classrooms that will be duplicated in several rec centers over the next five years. At each park, there will be two classes of 16 to 20 participants each (ages 12 to 18) that will use the facility intensively four hours a day, five days a week for ten weeks recurrently and twelve weeks in the summer. Initially, IPR certified instructors will instruct the students, and as the program progresses, Ideawerks will groom participants and IPR interns to be future instructors and assistants. The equipment that populates the Ideawerks studio has much in common with the well-appointed studios of IPR. "If a pro deserves the best, then the next generation deserves the best as well," asserted Andre Fischer, the Grammy-winning executive director of music industries at IPR, legendary drummer, and producer of over forty platinum albums. "Ideawerks is not a dumbing down, it's a lifting up. We want to raise expectations and frame students' work with the same professionalism we expect of ourselves." To that end, IPR, Digidesign, Avid, and M-Audio have donated computers, mobile workstations, a Digidesign control 24 digital mixing console, I/Os, and Pro Tools, Reason, and Ableton multimedia software to the project. "In my professional career, I find that almost all of my microphone choices are Sennheiser or Neumann," said Fischer. "I don't really use other mics. In preparation for Ideawerks, I knew I wanted the kids to hear that same professional detail that I expect of my own work. So of course, I approached Sennheiser." Not only has Sennheiser agreed to outfit the project with a complement of microphones that will raise expectations, but they have also backed their contribution with a lifetime warranty with free maintenance and replacement. Ideawerks students will make inspiring recordings with three e 835 handheld vocal mics, three e 604s for toms/snares, one e 602 II for bass drum, two e 614 pencil mics for overheads, and two e 609 Silvers for guitar. In addition, twenty-five Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones will permit both live recording and private monitoring at workstations - with remarkable fidelity! About Sennheiser Sennheiser is a world-leading manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is now a global brand represented in 60 countries around the world with U.S. headquarters in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Sennheiser's pioneering excellence in technology has rewarded the company with numerous awards and accolades including an Emmy, a Grammy, and the Scientific and Engineering Award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. For more information, please visit www.sennheiserusa.com Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:29:29 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1281.html Flagship Monitors a Perfect Fit for No-Compromise San Francisco Mastering StudioFocal Professional announced today that the first pair of their 'Grande Utopia EM' monitors targeted for audio mastering have been installed in the mastering suite at the 1340 Mission Street Studio complex in San Francisco, CA. The Focal Grande Utopia monitors are a third generation speaker system that incorporates groundbreaking technologies and concepts. They feature a four-way system with a built-in Electro-Magnetic sub-woofer, a mid-bass woofer, two mid-range drivers and the renowned Focal beryllium tweeter. All of the Grande Utopia speaker components, crossovers and cabinets are designed and manufactured in France by Focal. The passive monitors installed at the 1340 Mission Street Studio complex have been paired with Pathos amplifiers and MIT cable. Acoustician and studio designer Bob Hodas supervised the monitor install. Studio owner and engineer Michael Romanowski and mastering engineer Paul Stubblebine are both using the Grande Utopia monitors in the studio's high-tech digital and analog hybrid gear-equipped mastering suite - including Stubblebine's vinyl record-cutting lathe. The Grande Utopia monitors are Focal's flagship offering. In fact, all models of Focal monitors are "checked" against the Grande Utopias at their factory headquarters to make sure they stand up in sonic quality. Mastering Engineer Paul Stubblebine, with a near 40-year legacy of expertise, has mastered a wide variety of music for audiophile record labels and classic sounds of San Francisco: The Clash, John Lennon, Ry Cooder, Sly Stone, Santana, Patricia Barber, Bill Evans and John Vanderslice to name a few. Stubblebine noted the sound quality of the Grande Utopia monitors, "We need a speaker that lets us hear everything about a recording immediately. The Grande Utopia EM, with its seamless integration top to bottom, and excellent resolution, fills the bill for us admirably." Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:40:42 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1280.html Why register for AppleProAudio.com? Well, there are a number of benefits to registering. First, and we can't stress it enough, we don't spam our membership. 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Plus, we respect your privacy (and overstuff email in-box) so AppleProAudio.com will not share entrant's names and email addresses with anyone, and we will never contact you (unless of course, you win!). Enter this spam-free contest today by simply signing up for AppleProAudio.com! If you're already registered, you're already entered to win! It's that simple. Rapture is the ultimate wavetable synthesizer for igniting the sounds of today’s pop, dance, and electronic music. Rapture has an estimated street price of $199.00 U.S. Rapture is the dual platform, music inspiring synthesizer from the Cakewalk Instruments' engineering team. In Rapture, musicians will find powerful and flexible wavetable synthesis in an inspired creation tool that enables vast sonic possibilities and experimentation. Rapture is the first product of its kind, combining one of the most advanced and exciting modulation systems available in any synthesizer today, with an unrivaled non-aliasing wavetable resampling engine for unparalleled sound quality and creativity. Rapture Highlights: Wavetable synthesizer with cutting edge sound manipulation capabilities, well suited for electronica-related music styles Non-aliasing resampling engine for pristine sound quality Over 500 professionally-crafted sound programs Six fully-programmable, stereo sound-generating Elements Multi-waveform Oscillators with ring modulation Two 16-mode filters per oscillator with LoFi and Drive Over 40 Envelope Generators, LFOs, and Step Generators for superior parameter modulation Comprehensive MIDI Modulation Matrix Mix and modulate all Elements through global FX and dynamic Step Generator Superbly designed graphical envelope generators and LFOs for ease of use Expandable with native support for SFZ sample formats Mac formats: AU™, RTAS®, VSTi™ Brilliant Sounds Rapture sounds like no other synth, offering brilliant sound design capabilities with patches that blend up to six different Elements. Out of the box you get a stunning collection of over 500 programs including Basses, Leads, Pads, Arpeggios, Textures, Electronic Percussion and Sequences. At the heart of Rapture’s six-part sound engine are powerful, multi-mode wavetable oscillators. These pristinely produced wavetables provide a virtually endless array of sonic possibilities, plus you can multiply each oscillator up to 9 times across the stereo field with controlled detuning, creating some of the fattest sounds ever heard. Rapture’s high resolution anti-aliasing rendering engine ensures that every note of every voice will be pure and vibrant. Advanced Modulation Capabilities and Sound Design Rapture’s modulation capabilities provide the basis for awesome synthesis capabilities sure to inspire listeners, performers, and sound designers alike. Rapture offers over 40 Envelope Generators, LFOs, and Step Generators per patch. These Step Generators breathe life into your sound, allowing for dramatic trance gate effects and percussive rhythms. With graphical step sequencing of sound parameters, Rapture provides a modern extension to traditional envelopes and LFOs, allowing you creative control of Pitch, Filters Amplitude, and other parameters. And Rapture’s global and per-Element FX stages provide the finishing touches to your sounds. In the Global FX Stage Rapture offers 3 multi effect units with 9 Delay and 3 Chorus types, 3 Parametric EQs, and a dynamic Step Generator for volume with independent L/R control. The per-Element FX stages offer the multi-effect units and EQs mentioned above, plus two 16-mode filters per oscillator with LoFi and a 5-mode Overdrive section for additional control. Elegant Design Rapture’s interface is infused with sleek and elegant design, carefully constructed to enhance usability at every turn. Everything you need to make your sounds come to life are easy to find, and more importantly easy to use. A comprehensive MIDI Control Matrix provides for extensive MIDI controllers mapping of all of Rapture’s functions, with the added sensitivity over modulation depth and smoothness control. An X-Y pad lets you assign multiple Rapture parameters to X and Y axes, allowing you to intuitively glide between various parameter levels with ease. Pricing and Availability Rapture has a $199.00 U.S., estimated street price and is available at select music and sound retailers around the world. For more information call 888-CAKEWALK, +1 (617) 423-9004 outside U.S. or visit Cakewalk on the web at www.cakewalk.com. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:12:34 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1278.html Apple® today announced that it has sold over one million iPhone™ 3GS models through Sunday, June 21, the third day after its launch. In addition, six million customers have downloaded the new iPhone 3.0 software in the first five days since its release. "Customers are voting and the iPhone is winning," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "With over 50,000 applications available from Apple's revolutionary App Store, iPhone momentum is stronger than ever." The new iPhone 3GS is the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet, packed with incredible new features including improved speed and performance -- up to twice as fast as iPhone 3G -- with longer battery life, a high-quality 3 megapixel autofocus camera, easy to use video recording and hands free voice control. iPhone 3GS includes the new iPhone OS 3.0, the world's most advanced mobile operating system with over 100 new features such as Cut, Copy and Paste, MMS*, Spotlight™ Search, landscape keyboard and more. iPhone 3GS customers get access to more than 50,000 applications from Apple's revolutionary App Store, the largest application store in the world where customers have already downloaded over one billion apps. iPhone 3GS offers twice the capacity for the same price with a 16GB model for just $199 and a new 32GB model for just $299.** And iPhone 3G is available at the breakthrough price of just $99 for the 8GB model -- a huge milestone for the high end smartphone market. *MMS messaging is available only on iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS; fees may apply. MMS may not be available in all areas. MMS support from AT&T will be available in late summer. **Qualified customers only. Requires a new two year AT&T rate plan, sold separately. Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone. © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPhone and Spotlight are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:56:12 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1277.html BTE Audio has extended its line of Equalization Algorithms with the PEQ6, a high performance digital equalization algorithm that simulates the sound and feel of the world-renowned parallel parametric equalizers. With its proprietary topology, the PEQ6 algorithm simultaneously achieves both absolute sonic accuracy and extremely high processing efficiency. Targeted at desktop and embedded professional audio applications, the PEQ6 algorithm will enable quality-conscious third-parties to incorporate the highly revered High-End Outboard EQ sound into their products. BTE Audio Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:12:00 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1276.html Alta Moda expands dealer network into EU Hilo Hawaii – June 19 2009 – Alta Moda Audio, maker of high-performance professional audio equipment, today announced commencement of distribution through its newly established dealer network in Europe. Alta Moda Audio products were previously only available in the US and Canada. Alta Moda Audio president Paul Ricchiuti says “We are very happy and excited to finally be bringing our products to Europe. We’ve had many inquiries through the years asking when our products would be available. As our dealership network expands through Europe with quality dealers, we can better serve and support those who want to obtain our products through local authorized dealers.” Alta Moda makes the highly acclaimed Unicomp all-discrete stereo compressor/ limiter as well as a new line of quality, high-performance modules for API (TM) compatible 500-series rack enclosures. A complete list of Alta Moda Audio dealers can be found at http://www.altamodaaudio.com. Contact information: Paul Ricchiuti Alta Moda Audio 818 237 5430 paulr@altamodaaudio.com Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:11:26 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1275.html Los Angeles, CA, March 1, 2009 -- X-Tempo Designs, the manufacturer of the X-Tempo pok, announces its Academic Discount Program for students and educational institutions. The X-Tempo Academic Discount Program is available to current students and qualified educational institutions including: public and private universities, colleges, community colleges, junior colleges as well as school districts, administrative offices and boards of education that purchase for the aforementioned schools. This program provides substantial discounts on all orders. There is no minimum purchase or contract required to take advantage of this program. “I am pleased to be able to provide this Academic Discount Program to schools and educational institutions around America”, says Trevor Nathanial, X-Tempo founder and CEO. The X-Tempo pok is the first foot-operated wireless remote control for digital audio workstation computers. It is a robust and high quality foot controller that has been specifically developed for self-recording musicians and stage performers using Mac or Windows-based digital audio workstations. American-made and engineered by musicians for musicians, the pok is a useful product designed to meet a real stage and studio need. # # # For additional information please contact Trevor Nathanial or visit www.x-tempozone.com. X-Tempo Designs LLC was founded in Los Angeles, California in 2005 as a developer and manufacturer of the pok. X-Tempo and pok are trademarks of X-Tempo Designs, LLC. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered marks of their respective owners. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:11:05 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1274.html BTE Audio has extended its line of Equalization Algorithms with the PEQ4, a high performance digital equalization algorithm that simulates the sound and feel of the world-renowned parallel parametric equalizers. With its proprietary topology, the PEQ4 algorithm simultaneously achieves both absolute sonic accuracy and extremely high processing efficiency. Targeted at desktop and embedded professional audio applications, the PEQ4 algorithm will enable quality-conscious third-parties to incorporate the highly revered High-End Outboard EQ sound into their products. BTE Audio Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:45:27 -0800 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1273.html IVO Software has presented Eric – the latest English-speaking male voice based on IVONA – text-to-speech technology regarded as one of the best in the world. Eric comes from Hollywood and experts describe his way of speaking as "CNN style". Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:45:14 -0800 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1272.html BTE Audio has extended its line of Equalization Algorithms with the AEQ4, a high performance digital equalization algorithm that simulates the sound and feel of the world-renowned American Mixing Consoles of the late 1970s. With its proprietary topology, the AEQ4 algorithm simultaneously achieves both absolute sonic accuracy and extremely high processing efficiency. Targeted at desktop and embedded professional audio applications, the AEQ4 algorithm will enable quality-conscious third-parties to incorporate the highly revered American EQ sound into their products. BTE Audio Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:44:46 -0800 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1271.html BTE Audio has extended its line of Equalization Algorithms with the BEQ5, a high performance digital equalization algorithm that simulates the sound and feel of the world-renowned British Mixing Consoles of the 1980s. With its proprietary topology, the BEQ5 algorithm simultaneously achieves both absolute sonic accuracy and extremely high processing efficiency. Targeted at desktop and embedded professional audio applications, the BEQ5 algorithm will enable quality-conscious third-parties to incorporate the highly revered British EQ sound into their products. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:25:40 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1270.html Avid Audio companies M-Audio and Digidesign collaborate to deliver world-class monitoring solution M-Audio, a part of Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID), and a leading provider of creative tools for musicians, today unveiled the Studiophile® DSM1 and DSM2 reference monitors with built-in DSP for powerful sound processing. Developed in collaboration with professional audio DSP technology leader Digidesign – also an Avid company – the DSM series extends M-Audio’s legacy of cutting-edge monitor acoustics, transducer technology and amplification. The collaboration makes world-class reference technology accessible to a broad array of creative and professional environments. M-Audio engineers worked closely with Digidesign to bring their expertise to the Studiophile DSM series. The monitors feature a powerful onboard DSP engine, which provides clear and accurate audio imaging by compensating for phase differences between the two drivers at the crossover point. The onboard DSP also manages a number of functions that enable users to tailor each speaker to their unique space and placement needs, for optimal monitoring in any environment. The custom-voiced components ensure hours of accurate listening without fatigue. The professional analog and digital inputs support studio-grade audio resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz, in order to reveal every detail of music created with a digital audio workstation. “The DSM monitors are a logical next step as we expand our position as a leader in the studio monitor market,” said Adam Castillo, marketing director at M-Audio. “We’re really pleased with the result of this collaboration between M-Audio and Digidesign – the quality of the DSM series speaks for itself.” Studiophile DSM1 and DSM2 Features: • 1” Teteron soft fabric, high-frequency dome with Neodymium magnet and ferrofluid cooling – accurate to 27kHz • custom low-frequency driver with anodized aluminum cone provides exceptionally low distortion (6.5” on DSM1, 8” on DMS2) • onboard DSP manages the complex, 4th-order digital crossover for pristine imaging • DSP-based EQ and Acoustic Space Controls optimize the monitor for difficult acoustic environments • bass-reflex port delivers controlled extended bass response • high-density cabinet yields good damping and reduced acoustic interference • professional digital inputs (up to 24-bit/192kHz): S/PDIF and AES • balanced analog inputs: XLR and 1/4” • bi-amplified with Class D power amps: 100 watts (low frequency) and 80 watts (high-frequency) The Studiophile DSM1 and DSM2 monitors are currently expected to ship in the fourth quarter of 2008 and carry MSRPs of US$649.95 per unit and US$749.95 per unit, respectively. For comprehensive product information, visit m-audio.com/DSM1 and m-audio.com/DSM2. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:22:54 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1269.html Pro Tools|HD roadshow offers free hands-on seminars in select cities Digidesign announced today the opening dates of its Raise Your Level tour. Beginning August 19, 2008, Digidesign product specialists will hold free seminars in select cities across the United States and Canada, highlighting the powerful features of Pro Tools|HD® in music recording and post production. The seminars will also offer extensive coverage of the ICON D-Command™ ES console, showcasing its powerful capability and workflow efficiency. Raise Your Level attendees will learn how to create professional-quality productions by utilizing the power of Pro Tools|HD—the same state-of-the-art technology at the heart of the world’s top recording and post-production facilities. Topics will cover the recording and mixing process from creation to completion, with insider tips such as working with popular Pro Tools® plug-ins to enhance your audio, making loop-based music with Digidesign® Transfuser™, and using D-Command ES to streamline mixing, automation, and MIDI editing. “We’ve heard from a growing number of people who want to gain a competitive advantage in the music or post production industries,” remarks Max Gutnik, Digidesign’s marketing manager for professional products. “They know Pro Tools|HD is used in more major recording, post production, and broadcast studios worldwide, and they’re interested in finding out how they can move their own productions to the next level. By attending these events, they gain insight and information on the advantages of Pro Tools|HD, ICON consoles, and related products, and they can ask our product specialists questions and get some great deals on gear.” Raise Your Level seminars will be held in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, and several other cities. Information on dates and registration are available on the Digidesign website. About Digidesign Digidesign is a worldwide leading manufacturer of digital audio production systems and the winner of the 2001 Technical Grammy® Award and 2003 Oscar® statuette representing the Academy Scientific and Technical Award for the design, development, and implementation of the Pro Tools® digital audio workstation. Digidesign provides the professional music, film, video, multimedia, and radio broadcast industries with tools for digital recording, MIDI sequencing, editing, signal processing, and surround mixing. Digidesign products are marketed in more than 40 countries worldwide through a distribution network of value-added dealers, distributors, and OEM relationships. Digidesign is a part of Avid Technology, Inc. For more information, visit www.digidesign.com. About Avid Technology, Inc. Avid is a worldwide leader in tools for film, video, audio, 3D animation, gaming and broadcast professionals – as well as for home audio and video enthusiasts. Avid professional and consumer brands include Avid®, Digidesign, M-Audio®, Pinnacle Systems®, Sibelius®, Softimage® and Sundance Digital®. The vast majority of primetime television shows, feature films, commercials and chart-topping music hits are made using one or more Avid products. Whether used by seasoned professionals or beginning students, Avid’s products and services enable customers to work more efficiently, productively and creatively. Avid received an Oscar statuette representing the 1998 Scientific and Technical Award for the concept, design, and engineering of the Avid® Film Composer® system for motion picture editing. For more information about the company’s Oscar, Grammy and Emmy® award-winning products and services, visit www.avid.com. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:29:58 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1268.html Complete range of virtual instruments and effects bundle plug-ins now available also as downloads IK Multimedia is proud to announce an extended range of downloadable products for purchase from the IK online store. Previously available only for single FX plug-in downloads, IK’s downloadable product range has now been extended to include the following instruments, workstation plug-ins and bundled effects: Virtual Instruments: - SampleTank® 2.5 XL - SampleTank 2.5 L - Miroslav Philharmonik™ - Miroslav Philharmonik CE - Sonik Synth 2™ - SampleMoog™ - SampleTron™ Effects Bundles: - Total Effects Bundle™ - Total Guitar & Bass Gear Bundle™ After purchasing IK’s downloadable products from the IK online store, customers will receive a serial number that, once registered, will enable them to download the purchased software and sounds from their IK user area. Thus, giving them instant access to the products they have purchased. IK’s new downloadable versions are available both as regular and special reduced crossgrade priced versions, available to all previous IK registered users of any full, lite or OEM bundle version software. All of IK’s downloadable products can be purchased in the IK Multimedia online store, here: www.ikmultimedia.net Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:59:45 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1267.html Ambrosia Software, Inc. announced today the release of WireTap Anywhere, which is being presented in Ambrosia's booth (#313) at the 2008 New Media Expo in the Las Vegas Convention Center. This professional, low latency audio tool lets you take the audio output from any Mac application or hardware input device and bring it into your favorite audio recording application. A free trial of WireTap Anywhere can be downloaded here: http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/utilities/wta/ Any program that produces audio can appear as an audio input device, allowing you to record or process it in any other application that can record from a microphone or other audio input device. For instance, record both sides of a Skype or iChat conversation directly into Peak for editing... or go the other way, and pipe the audio output of Logic Pro over Skype or iChat for a friend to listen to. Easily create and edit all of your WireTap Anywhere devices from System Preferences. Once your devices are created, simply change the input within your favorite audio application, and you're ready to monitor, process, and record. Best of all, mix any combination of applications and input devices into a single, logical device. Simply select the software or hardware inputs you want, and WireTap Anywhere will handle the rest. WireTap Anywhere: Tap it anywhere. WireTap Anywhere costs $129, is a Universal Binary, and requires Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later. Ambrosia Software, Inc. - publisher of award-winning programs for the Macintosh, iPhone, iPod touch, and Windows distributes a full line of utility, productivity, and anti-productivity (game) desktop software via the Internet as shareware and also via Apple's App Store for instant purchase with iPhone or iPod touch. Unregistered versions of Ambrosia's desktop products on DVD-ROM can be obtained at Ambrosia's web site, http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com or by calling Ambrosia's order center at 585-325-1910. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:48:39 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1266.html Sample Logic is proud to releases Synergy, powered by Native Instruments. Sample Logic is proud to present its latest groundbreaking virtual instrument, Synergy. Weighing in at over 18 Gigabytes, this epic collection of 1200+ instruments, tempo-synced loops, and multis delivers the next generation of diverse sounds in an intuitive user interface. Powered by Native Instruments Kontakt Player engine, Synergy utilizes extended sample synthesis and effectual techniques to provide you interactive, ready-to-play instruments. With Synergy's flexible sound sculpting interface, control is in your hands. Simply put, all instruments can be modified, redesigned, and customized to your preference. This makes Synergy perfect for any performance and production environment. Ambience (295 patches) Bass (54 patches) Drums (55 patches) Impacts (269 patches) Melody (173 patches) Pads (57 patches) Rhythms (270 patches) Multis (40 instrument Combos) Synergy will become a permanent addition to your compositional palette. We have gone to great lengths to capture the purist perception of sound from all over the world. This library is jam-packed with: serene spiritual textures, deep rooted basses, Pop & Hip Hop flavored beats, haunting environments, lush emotional pads, mind-blowing explosions, multi-sampled ethnic and tribal instruments, gated angelic voices, electronic arpeggiated synths, bone-chilling sequenced impacts, melodic bells and whistles, adventurous flutes, action and world rhythms, funky leads, gigantic pianos, and mallets from the tropics, just to name a few... How Is It Useful? Bringing together the past, present, and future, Synergy not only delivers fundamental loops, soundscapes, and textures, but also transcends the modern virtual instrument, providing timeless ingredients for any performance and music production. Organized in Sample Logic's tried and true fashion, Synergy will inspire producers, DJs, Electronic musicians, Film/TV and Game composers alike. It is the quintessential tool for: - modern compositions and sound design - interactive live performance - staying inspired - meeting deadlines - finding that sound you have always been craving Sample Logic's award-winning team dedicated their heart and soul to bring you the virtual instrument standard of the future. With Synergy, everything truly comes together! Learn more at: www.samplelogic.com Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:26:39 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1265.html Gil Norton, the influential producer behind seminal recordings from the Counting Crows, Foo Fighters and the Pixies, embraces Digidesign Eleven for superior guitar amp emulation Reading record producer Gil Norton’s discography is like reading a definitive history of the evolution of the alternative rock sound. From his early work with underground shoe-gaze pioneers, including the UK’s Pale Saints, to his work on Echo & The Bunnymen’s classic 1987 self-titled album, Norton’s influence on the sound of modern guitar rock is undeniable. Not one to live in the past, his influence on the modern rock sound is as relevant today as it was when he produced perhaps three of the most celebrated alternative rock records of all time – The Pixie’s trifecta of seminal albums: Doolittle, Bossanova, and Trompe Le Monde. In 2007, Norton appeared onstage at the Grammy® Awards with Foo Fighters to accept the Best Rock Album award for Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. The man who defined the sound of modern guitar rock more than 20 years ago (prior to the advent of digital recording technology) was now being recognized for his ongoing evolution in sound — sound he now records with a Pro Tools|HD® system Norton chose Pro Tools|HD as his exclusive DAW for recording bands due in large part to the variety and quality of plug-ins available only in Pro Tools® software. Among his new favorites is Digidesign’s recently released Eleven™ guitar amp emulation plug-in. In fact, Norton was one of the first producers in the world to work with Eleven. “This is easily the most natural sounding amp plug-in I’ve ever heard. It sits beautifully in a mix and the tone is just brilliant”, says Norton, regarding the stunningly realistic emulations of classic amplifiers included in Eleven. “I think Eleven is a fantastic plug-in — it just makes the guitar sound bigger.” Among his six-string collaborators, he is certainly not alone in that opinion. Counting Crows guitarist David Bryson, with whom Norton worked while producing the band’s most recent album, Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings, is also a huge fan of the plug-in. "Eleven has the best emulation of a [VOX] AC30 I've ever heard in an amp simulator,” says Bryson. “Plus, it's easy to set up and it looks great.” Pixies lead guitarist Joey Santiago, a longtime friend of Norton’s who is considered by many to be the godfather of alternative rock guitar, also praises the plug-in: "I love Eleven — it sounds great, it sounds real, and it’s easy to dial in a good tone." Adapting to new technology — and using it wisely — has helped Norton attain the massive creative and commercial success that has kept him in such high demand to this day, especially with guitar-based bands. Norton first started incorporating Pro Tools into his workflow more than a decade ago while producing the 1996 Counting Crows album, Recovering the Satellites — an album that was certified double platinum and went to #1 in four countries. Reflecting on the ethos of the time, Norton says that “back then, I think certain bands were a bit scared of digital recording.” When he brought Pro Tools into the studio to record the Foo Fighters’ 1997 classic, The Colour and The Shape, Norton says that initially the band was weary of the platform because they worried it was a “talent compensator.” Fast forward to 2007, and those reservations are a thing of the past. “Now Pro Tools is all we use,” says Norton, commenting on his use of Pro Tools|HD on the Foo’s aforementioned Grammy-winning album. “Since the sampling rates have gone up to 192 kHz with 24-bit resolution, it’s perfect. You get all of the top end, and there’s a really nice air around the sound.” To accommodate his current workflow, Norton employs a variety of plug-ins (including Eleven) and dual Pro Tools|HD systems to keep the bands he’s tracking concentrating on the music and not the technical elements of the recording process. “The idea is to try and keep the band recording and to allow things to happen in the studio without interrupting the flow of ideas. So I’ve found it’s always nice to have two HD systems — one that’s a designated recording station, and another that’s offline for comping, editing, and anything else that needs to be done.” Among his favorite plug-ins are Digidesign’s TL Space™ convolution reverb and Reel Tape™ Suite, the latter of which he says is “stunning — a really good simulation of tape… and it sounds great on guitars.” And chief among these peers, of course, is Eleven, “Which,” Norton concludes in his crisp and humble British accent, “I find is just brilliant.” About Digidesign Digidesign is a worldwide leading manufacturer of digital audio production systems and the winner of the 2001 Technical Grammy® Award and 2003 Oscar® statuette representing the Academy Scientific and Technical Award for the design, development, and implementation of the Pro Tools® digital audio workstation. Digidesign provides the professional music, film, video, multimedia, and radio broadcast industries with tools for digital recording, MIDI sequencing, editing, signal processing, and surround mixing. Digidesign products are marketed in more than 40 countries worldwide through a distribution network of value-added dealers, distributors, and OEM relationships. Digidesign is a part of Avid Technology, Inc. For more information, visit www.digidesign.com. About Avid Technology, Inc. Avid (Nasdaq: AVID) is a worldwide leader in tools for film, video, audio, 3D animation, gaming and broadcast professionals – as well as for home audio and video enthusiasts. Avid professional and consumer brands include Avid, Digidesign, M-Audio, Pinnacle Systems, Sibelius, Softimage and Sundance Digital. The vast majority of primetime television shows, feature films, commercials and chart-topping music hits are made using one or more Avid products. Whether used by seasoned professionals or beginning students, Avid’s products and services enable customers to work more efficiently, productively and creatively. Avid received an Oscar statuette representing the 1998 Scientific and Technical Award for the concept, design, and engineering of the Avid® Film Composer® system for motion picture editing. For more information about the company’s Oscar, Grammy and Emmy® award-winning products and services, visit www.avid.com. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:43:44 -0700 http://www.appleproaudio.com/Article1264.html Native Instruments today released ABSYNTH TWILIGHTS, the latest entry in the series of KORE SOUNDPACK libraries. Highly suitable for film and game scoring as well as for various electronic music styles, the new collection offers 200 pads and soundscapes based on the acclaimed ABSYNTH synthesizer. Originally created by Camel Audio / Biomechanoid, all sounds in ABSYNTH TWILIGHTS take full advantage of the powerful sound shaping and preset browsing features in KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER. With its extremely flexible oscillator and effects architecture, and its signature advanced multi-stage envelopes, the semi-modular ABSYNTH synthesizer is universally recognized as one of the foremost instruments for ambient textures. ABSYNTH TWILIGHTS fully explores the capabilities of the ABSYNTH 4 engine integrated in KORE 2 and KORE PLAYER, providing an inspiring arsenal of unique atmospheric sounds that range from evolving, ethereal pads to dark, foreboding soundscapes. Originally released within the "Biolabs ABSYNTH Sounds Vol. 1-6" series from Camel Audio, every sound in ABSYNTH TWILIGHTS is further enhanced with consistent controller assignments and eight morphing-capable Sound Variations for KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER. Full meta data for the Sound Browser in KORE also allows producers to locate sounds based on intuitive musical attributes, making it especially easy to integrate ABSYNTH TWILIGHTS into a professional music production workflow. ABSYNTH TWILIGHTS is available for download purchase in the NI Online Shop for a suggested retail price of $59 / 49 EUR. More information on ABSYNTH TWILIGHTS including audio demos can be found at www.native-instruments.com/absynthtwilights.info About Native Instruments: Native Instruments is the pioneer and market leader in the field of software instruments, and one of the key players in the market of computer-based audio production technology. The company's mission is to develop outstanding musical tools for all styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:45:23 -0700