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Wednesday, March 04, 2009
PSW Staff 03/04/09 09:24 AM, 0 CommentsCakewalk has announced new, free updates for SONAR 8 Producer, SONAR 8 Studio, and SONAR V-Studio 700, available as free downloads for registered SONAR 8 and SONAR V-Studio 700 customers at www.cakewalk.com/SONAR83 and www.cakewalk.com/VS700_11, respectively. The SONAR 8.3 update adds classic Roland sample content for Dimension Pro and Dimension LE, drum kits for Session Drummer 2, along with new usability enhancements and engine optimizations. The SONAR 8.3 update also addresses performance issues reported by customers after the initial release of… View this story
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
PSW Staff 03/03/09 01:34 PM, 0 CommentsSennheiser and Neumann microphones were utilized for a wide range of live music applications at the recent 81st Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Orchestra mixer Dan Wallin was in charge of all of the live and pre-recorded music. Working in Remote Recording’s “Silver Studio” backstage, Wallin selected Neumann TLM 193, TLM 170 and Sennheiser MKH 8040 wired mics to capture the orchestra. This year, the orchestra, conducted by music director Michael Giacchino, was moved from the… View this story
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Monday, March 02, 2009
PSW Staff 03/02/09 10:21 AM, 0 CommentsSpectrasonics has released Stylus RMX version 1.7 with “Time Designer,” which intelligently transforms RMX audio loops into different time signatures and features the ability to “Groove Lock” the feel of any groove to another - all in real time. Time Designer also lets the user create instant pattern variations with smart algorithms based on musical rules, and to ‘simplify’ any RMX groove in a musical manner. Version 1.7 is also the first 64-bit native software release from Spectrasonics, includes all… View this story
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PSW Staff 03/02/09 08:25 AM, 0 CommentsCharlie Daniels recently celebrated 50 years of making music with a new live concert DVD package titled, “Preachin’, Prayin’, Singin’ with Charlie Daniels & Friends: Live from Nashville,” and this year the Grammy award-winning performer outfitted his band with a complete Heil Sound microphone package. Virtually anything on stage that needs a mic gets a Heil. A total of 23 Heil mics, including PR 35s for all of the vocals, PR 40s for kick and bass guitar, PR 22s on… View this story
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
PSW Staff 02/24/09 01:32 PM, 0 CommentsThe Mississippi Delta is considered “ground zero” of the blues-music movement, and in particular, the town of Clarksdale, where U.S. Highways 61 and 49 intersect at the fabled “Crossroads,” holds a mystique with music fans who come from around the world to experience the art form. Blues music evolved in juke-joint nightclubs across the region, but most of them are tucked away, off the main highways and sometimes known only by locals. This is a big reason why, in 2001,… View this story
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
PSW Staff 02/21/09 02:42 PM, 0 CommentsLincoln Brewster has built a reputation on the Christian music scene as a singer/songwriter and guitarist, with the 37-year-old musician having played with artists ranging from Journey’s Steve Perry to Michael W. Smith, as well as sharing writing credits with Paul Baloche and posting his own share of radio hits. Released late last year, Today is the Day (Integrity Music) follows 2002’s Amazed as his latest studio album, and is a 10-track sonic tribute to technical and tuneful skills developed… View this story
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Dave Dermont 02/18/09 11:43 AM, 0 CommentsEver since my most recent steady house gig became not quite so steady, I’ve been banished to a 14-foot straight truck to do gigs that usually come at the last minute. In fact, last minute gigs have become the rule instead of the exception. I used to consider getting booked for a Saturday gig on the prior Tuesday as a tight timeframe. Lately, Saturday night bookings are arriving on Saturday afternoon. The gig I’m writing about here, however, was booked… View this story
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Friday, February 06, 2009
PSW Staff 02/06/09 11:20 AM, 0 CommentsSeveral months ago, Grammy-winning producer, Oscar-nominated songwriter, touring musician and studio wizard T Bone Burnett began soliciting recommendations for replacement speakers for the control room of his Electro Magnetic Studios. According to the producer’s longtime engineer/mixer, Mike Piersante, the U.K.-manufactured ATC SCM150ASL Pro reference monitors that Burnett purchased from exclusive U.S. distributor Las Vegas Pro Audio not only fill the room with faithfully accurate sound but also ensure a perfect translation to the mastering studio. “I find them to be… View this story
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Monday, January 19, 2009
PSW Staff 01/19/09 08:57 AM, 1 CommentWaves Audio continues its emphasis on collaboration with leading music industry masters as it presents The Tony Maserati Collection, the first in the Waves Signature Series. Maserati, a GRAMMY Award winning, multi-platinum producer/engineer/mix engineer for countless R&B, hip-hop, and pop hits, worked closely with the Waves R&D team to create this collection of six application-specific plug-ins that precisely capture Maserati’s personal production, engineering and mixing style. The Tony Maserati Collection consists of six plug-ins: the Maserati VX1 Vocal Enhancer; Maserati… View this story
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Friday, January 09, 2009
PSW Staff 01/09/09 09:58 AM, 1 CommentAKG has announced the introduction of the GuitarBug wireless transmitter for bass and guitar, the newest addition to the AKG WMS 40 Pro line of wireless systems. GuitarBug (model is GB 40) operates with a single AAA battery providing more than 11 hours of operation, offering the lowest operating cost in this class. The frequency response is optimized for guitar and bass and can be used for keyboards and all instruments with a jack plug. The GB 40 offers a… View this story
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