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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
PSW Staff 05/11/11 07:35 AM, 0 CommentsKurzweil has announced the release of the new Sound Download Library exclusively for the PC3K line of Synthesizer Workstations. Now available for free download on Kurzweil’s web site, the first two collections of samples and programs available in the library are from Kurzweil’s acclaimed Synthscapes and Take 6 Vocals. Originally developed for the legendary K Series keyboards, these incredible sound collections have been brought forward to the PC3K series continuing Kurzweil’s commitment to non-obsolescence by design. Many more samples and… View this story
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
PSW Staff 03/16/11 12:09 PM, 0 CommentsKorg Inc. has released a statement mouring the passing of company Chairman Tsutomu Katoh on March 15, 2011. Chairman Katoh passed away early on the 15th after a long fight with cancer. Beloved by his family, friends and colleagues, Katoh was a respected industry figure who wil be deeply missed. President Seiki Kato released the following: “Since he founded Korg Inc. in 1963, Mr. Katoh has led our company with great talent, vision and leadership.” “He was loved and respected… View this story
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Thursday, February 03, 2011
Peter Janis 02/03/11 02:12 PM, 1 CommentElectronic keyboards, the start of it all. Right from the beginning of modern concert sound, DI boxes have played an essential role in getting the sound from the stage to the PA system. Probably the most iconic “direct” instrument of all was the Fender Rhodes. Harold Rhodes started developing the idea as far back as the 1950s, but it was in 1970 that the Rhodes Stage piano took the concert stage bringing the first “portable” keyboard to market. The original… View this story
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
PSW Staff 08/27/09 10:16 AM, 0 CommentsWill Allen Airshows present a series of breath-taking loops, hammerheads, spins, stalls, and other aerial maneuvers - all while Allen, known as the “Flying Tenor”, sings the national anthem of the United States and, occasionally, the anthem of Canadian live from the cockpit of his Decathlon (a two-seat fixed conventional gear light airplane). The aerobatic routine has been choreographed to harmonize with the cadence and crescendos of the anthems as Allen performs solo, with keyboard accompaniment emanating from terra firma.… View this story
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Monday, August 24, 2009
PSW Staff 08/24/09 09:11 AM, 0 CommentsNovation is now shipping the new SL Mk II range of controller keyboards featuring Automap 3 technology. With seamless support for Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, Nuendo, Cubase, Sonar, DP, RTAS, TDM, VST, AU plugins and software instruments, the new SL Mk II is the most powerful controller on the market for any modern recording and performance set up. The SL Mk II features over 70 controls including touch-sensitive faders and ringlet rotaries, backlit switches, and pads all tightly linked… View this story
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
PSW Staff 08/11/09 04:04 PM, 0 CommentsSummer weather finally came to the Midwest last weekend, just in time this year’s Lollapalooza at Grant Park in downtown Chicago. But temperatures in the 90s with high humidity did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the all-star line-up or the crowds that packed the park each night. At least two of the headline artists featured at Lollapalooza utilized Shure wireless microphone systems for their live performances. On the rainy opening night, Depeche Mode slogged through the mud circa Woodstock… View this story
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
PSW Staff 07/28/09 10:38 AM, 0 CommentsEuphonix has announced native support for its Artist Series media controllers in Apple’s new Final Cut Studio. Apple has integrated Euphonix’ EuCon Ethernet control protocol into its flagship video suite, providing Artist Series users with hands-on control over Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Color and other applications in Final Cut Studio. Comprised of MC Transport, MC Control, MC Mix, and MC Color, the Euphonix family of Artist Series media controllers offers programmable soft keys, wheels, knobs, faders, trackballs and more… View this story
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
PSW Staff 07/21/09 12:12 PM, 0 CommentsNew York-based PA rental company Highway Sound recently provided sound reinforcement for power pop band Fountains Of Wayne for an outdoor concert on Fire Island, supplying a wide range of Electro-Voice components, including loudspeakers, monitors and power amplifiers.. “Residents of the community were basically donating the funds to make this event happen, so we wanted to provide good bang for the buck,” explains Jim Baron of Highway Sound. “The band needed eight monitors and we knew that the PA would… View this story
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
PSW Staff 07/15/09 08:08 AM, 0 CommentsAirshow Mastering’s East Coast studios are relocating to a larger facility in Takoma Park, Maryland from its long-time operations base in Springfield, Virginia, with the new facility incorporating two mastering studios, each equipped with an eight-channel Metric Halo ULN-8 interface outfitted with the latest 2d upgrades and running v5 software in conjunction with soundBlade software from Sonic Studio, LLC. Airshow Mastering co-owner Charlie Pilzer comments, “The MIO is an integral part of the design at the new facility. I have… View this story
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Monday, July 06, 2009
PSW Staff 07/06/09 10:10 AM, 0 CommentsAvid has unveiled Sibelius version 6, which includes an innovative tool set designed to provide aspiring and professional musicians with a more efficient approach to music composition. Designed by musicians, Sibelius 6 offers a number of new features including a unique Magnetic Layout tool that cuts score preparation time in half. Students, educators, academic institutions and composers can also take advantage of Sibelius 6 workflow improvements that facilitate greater collaboration, classroom management, and creative control, through the ability to track… View this story
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