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Thursday, January 14, 2010
EAW Introduces KF740 Three-Way, Full Range Line Array Loudspeaker
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01/14/10 07:47 AM,
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EAW debuts the KF740 three-way, full range line array loudspeaker, a high-output, extremely lightweight compact speaker module that capitalizes on EAW’s modern engineering and manufacturing technology. Based on input from key end-users, and engineered by the same Whitinsville, Massachusetts-based design team responsible for EAW’s KF Series, the new KF740 line array has been optimized for the widest possible range of touring and fixed installation applications. The symmetrical design, large horn and spaced woofers provide exceptional pattern control while EAW Focusing…
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Duran Audio To Launch Odeon Software Interface At Upcoming Integrated Systems Europe Show
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01/12/10 04:23 PM,
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Duran Audio BV has recently teamed up with Danish company Odeon A/S to create a unique interface between Duran Audio’s Digital Directivity Analysis software (DDA) and Odeon Room Acoustics software. This new interface allows sound system designers the ability to carry out their loudspeaker system designs (using AXYS loudspeaker products) in DDA; within the DDA environment the critical “beam steering” parameters of Intellivox and Target arrays can be set and modeled, using statistical methods. Once they are satisfied with the…
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Waves Live Appoints Ken “Pooch” Van Druten As Product Specialist
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01/11/10 07:44 AM,
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Waves Audio has announced that veteran Front-of-House Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten has joined the Waves Live Division as a Product Specialist. Most recently on tour with Linkin Park, Van Druten brings with him decades of experience as a first-call live sound engineer. A graduate of Boston’s Berklee College of Music, he has worked with a “who’s who” of contemporary musical acts, including Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Kid Rock, Eminem, Whitney Houston and many more. As part of his role as…
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Saturday, January 09, 2010
It’s In The DNA: Reviewing Celemony Melodyne Editor With Direct Note Access
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01/09/10 07:06 AM,
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This exclusive article is provided by AudioFanzine. Ever since the creation of the first DAW, no other software has caused so much ink to be spilled and generated such expectations. The Direct Note Access (DNA) technology, which was introduced by Celemony at Musikmesse 2008, is one of those holy grails no one ever thought to be accessible because it allows you to edit single notes of a polyphonic audio recording. Is it some sort of de-mixing? Yes and no! Is…
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Thursday, January 07, 2010
Rational Acoustics Posts Upcoming Dates For International & U.S. Smaart Training Classes
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01/07/10 02:51 PM,
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Rational Acoustics, owners of Smaart and specializing in professional training in sound system optimization, has announced an upcoming slate of Smaart training classes to be held in Mexico, Venezuela, England and the U.S. The sessions in Mexico and Venezuela will be led by Sonotribe Audio Consultants, while the others will be presented by long-time Smaart guru Jamie Anderson of Rational Acoustics. Go directly to specific course outlines: Smaart Fundamentals Smaart Applications Smaart Practical/Advanced User The full Rational/Smaart Training Schedule page…
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Xilica Audio Releases V3.01 Software & Firmware Update For X Series Products
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01/07/10 01:46 PM,
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Xilica Audio has released version 3.01 of its software providing sophisticated control and monitor for the company’s X Series products, along with an X Series V8.00 firmware update. XConsole V3.01 update highlights: - New lock section added in security. - Login with no password as user and login with password as master. (Works both in the hardware and software.) - Both the “Link” and “Copy” menu structure are now the same - Saving of the communication and link settings in…
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GrooveMaker Reggaeton Remixing App Now Avaiable For iPhone/iPod Touch
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01/07/10 09:40 AM,
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IK Multimedia has released GrooveMaker Reggaeton, the latest application in the GrooveMaker range of remixing apps for the iPhone/iPod touch. This new style-based app allows anyone to create and share non-stop reggaeton tracks for remixing, multimedia and movie soundtrack compositions on the go, in real-time. GrooveMaker Reggaeton provides a musical journey into the urban Latino landscape, all the way from Puerto Rico to Miami. It is packed with unstoppable party-like beats, moving basses, percussion, rhythmic synths and effects, all spiced…
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Sennheiser Releases New Version 3.2 Wireless Systems Manager Software
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12/31/09 07:53 AM,
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Sennheiser has released the latest version of its Wireless Systems Manager software (WSM) for monitoring and controlling its wireless audio networks. New version 3.2 brings two new major features to WSM. The software is now available for Intel-based Macintosh computers running OS 10.4 and above, and it also now allows multi-computer network control with easily assignable permissions to facilitate control in complex situations. WSM allows users to pre-program equipment so that changes can be made on a tour bus or…
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Monday, December 28, 2009
The Technologist: Spotlight Versus Pro Tools - The Devil Is In The Details
Kyle P. Snyder
12/28/09 04:23 PM,
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As any Pro Tools user can tell you, the devil is in the details. Making sure that your system is properly optimized makes all the difference, as I found in my month-long battle with Spotlight. It all began when I started having random kernel panics, which seemed to be attributable to a Spotlight conflict. So, I set out to correct the issue. As specified by Digidesign on the DUC: “If Spotlight Indexing is running in the background, this can cause…
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Harman Pro Launches HiQnet System Architect 2.1 For Faster, More Comprehensive HiQnet Support
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12/28/09 03:18 PM,
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Building on the new workflow principles and operational paradigms offered with its HiQnet System Architect 2.0, Harman Professional recently made its new System Architect 2.1 available to HiQnet users worldwide. The upgrade allows System Architect to automate many of the more time consuming system design tasks based on the application’s greater, embedded understanding of how a user constructs a system. System Architect 2.1 has been upgraded to allow greater compatibility between HiQnet devices from Harman Professional’s legendary brands, including Crown,…
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