— HD-1 has covered the Olympics in Vancouver, Yoko Ono in New York, the Yankees in spring training and much more with two sets of Genelec 8020A Active Monitors —
New York-based production and broadcast service provider Metrovision’s HD-1 remote production truck, featuring Genelec 8020A Bi-Amplified Active Monitors and 7050B Active Subwoofers in a 5.1 array, on location at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
NATICK, MA, May 24, 2010
— New York-based production and broadcast service provider Metrovision’s HD-1 remote production truck has recently been a fixture for the audio production of high-profile events. In just the first few months of 2010, it has been a key part of the sound production for numerous events. Highlights have included comedian/commentator Bill Maher’s recent HBO special; Yoko Ono’s “We Are Plastic Ono Band” 77th birthday celebration concert at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (featuring Eric Clapton); the Winter Olympics in Vancouver; on site in Tampa Bay, Florida, for the New York Yankees’ spring training season broadcast on the YES network; the Yankees in Boston playing against the Red Sox, for a Japanese NHK broadcast; the 2010 NBC Upfront presentation; and NYU’s graduation ceremony at Yankee Stadium. Aboard the HD-1, all reference audio is done via 8020A Bi-Amplified Active Monitors from Genelec, the pioneer in Active Monitoring technology for three decades. Continue reading
Propellerhead Software today announced it has started beta testing for Reason 5 and Record 1.5. This is the company’s biggest overhaul to its Record – Reason application family so far, introducing new instruments, effects, sequencing and more for composing, beatmaking, loop-mangling, vocal treatment, songwriting and music production. Continue reading
AmpliTube iRig turns your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad into the ultimate portable guitar and bass multi-FX
May 2010, Modena, Italy – IK Multimedia is pleased to announce AmpliTube® iRig™ : the ultimate mobile guitar amp and effects rig system for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad.
The Complete iPhone Interface and Software Solution… AmpliTube iRig is a combination of an easyto-use instrument interface adapter for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad mobile devices, and the new AmpliTube for iPhone software for guitar & bass.
With AmpliTube iRig, you can plug your guitar into your iPhone* and jam anywhere with world-class guitar and bass tones, from the leader in studio-class guitar and bass software.
Simply plug the iRig interface into your iPhone*, plug your instrument into the appropriate input jack, plug in your headphones, amp or powered speakers, download AmpliTube FREE for iPhone and start rocking!
You’ll have at your fingertips the sound and control of 3 simultaneous stompbox effects + amplifier + cabinet + microphone just like a traditional guitar or bass stage rig! Add amps and effects as you need them — you can expand your rig with up to 10 stomps, 5 amps, 5 cabinets and 2 microphones in the AmpliTube iRig app custom shop. Continue reading
Shipment of the Waves Inc. WSG-Y16 SoundGrid interface card that allows Waves plug-ins to be used with Yamaha digital mixers is scheduled to begin on May 1st.
Yamaha WSG-Y16 Card
Shizuoka, Japan (May 1st, 2010) – The comprehensive lineup of high-performance plug-in effects from Waves Inc. is increasingly becoming a staple processing resource for high-resolution sound recording and editing. Now they’re ready for use with Yamaha digital mixers via Waves’ newly developed SoundGrid system, using a standard personal computer as the effect-processing server. By using a dedicated server it becomes possible to run multiple effects simultaneously with extremely low latency. Continue reading
Version 1.1 update includes the following changes:
- Attack time range extended down to 0.01ms.
- External side-chain support added.
Voxengo GlissEQ version 3.2 update is now available for download. Voxengo GlissEQ is a dynamic parametric equalizer plug-in for professional audio and sound production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers. This version implements the following changes: Continue reading
Voxengo Elephant Mastering Limiter Plug-In
Voxengo Elephant update version 3.6 is now available for download. Voxengo Elephant is a mastering limiter plug-in for professional music production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.
Version 3.6 update includes the following changes:
- Real-time gain reduction and waveform graphs implemented.
- Mid/side and side-chain routing presets now appear dimmed to reduce confusion.
- Parameter automation on AU Mac OS X now shows real parameter values.
- Preset “update” function implemented in the preset manager.
- The “VST Function Sync” global switch was added that fixes crashes in some hosts (i.e. Tracktion).
- “Density mode” implemented in level meters.
- Occasional extreme CPU overloads eliminated at the expense of average increased CPU load.
- “Pure+3″ output metering mode’s peak indicator is now 3 dB lower.
- “Pure” and “Pure+3″ metering modes are now known as “dBFS” and “dBFS+3″ modes, respectively.
- The “No Multi-Channel Operation” global switch was added that fixes incompatibility with some non-VST2.3 compliant VST hosts.
- DC filter parameters are now specified for all channel groups to avoid phasing problems.
- The “Show All Channel Meters” routing switch added.
- Statistics “reset” function now resets statistics of all channels correctly.
- A minor issue fixed in the dithering stage. Continue reading
Voxengo Voxformer version 2.4 update is now available for download. Voxformer is a multi-functional vocal channel strip plugin for professional audio and sound production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.
Version 2.4 update implements the following changes:
- “Ctrl+Drag” narrow band sweeping implemented.
- DC filter parameters are now specified for all channel groups to avoid phasing problems.
- Smoothed spectrum display implemented.
- Secondary spectrum display implemented.
- Spectrum’s block size does not affect vertical spectrum’s position now.
- The “No Multi-Channel Operation” global switch was added that fixes incompatibility with some non-VST2.3 compliant VST hosts. Continue reading
Faster Processors, Next-Generation Graphics & Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life
CUPERTINO, California—April 13, 2010—Apple® today updated the MacBook® Pro line with faster processors, powerful next-generation NVIDIA graphics and even longer battery life. The popular 13-inch MacBook Pro features the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor for up to 80 percent faster graphics and a groundbreaking 10-hour built-in battery.* The new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models feature Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and Apple’s new automatic graphics switching technology that toggles seamlessly between powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and energy efficient Intel HD Graphics processors. Continue reading
Las Vegas, NV, 2010-04-11
Comprehensive range of audio and video control surfaces and consoles expands Avid portfolio to provide seamless interoperability across broad spectrum of third-party solutions for every customer
LAS VEGAS, NV, April 11, 2010 – NAB (Booth # SU902) – Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mountain View, CA-based Euphonix, a leader in large-format digital audio consoles, media controllers and peripherals. With the acquisition, Avid will deliver a broad range of audio and video control surfaces and consoles designed to meet the needs of customers ranging from the independent professional to the high-end broadcaster. Avid plans to continue to support and sell both Euphonix control surfaces and Avid’s existing ICON solution, enabling customers to leverage existing investments in industry-leading hardware. Continue reading
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