Vienna Symphonic Library Releases Special Brass Virtual Instruments Collection

Vienna Symphonic Library has released the new Vienna Instruments Collection Special Brass. Description: Like the recently released Special Woodwinds, the 21 GB Vienna Instruments Collection Special Brass offers resonant rarities that a first-rate virtual orchestra can’t do without. To create the perfect counterpart for Vienna’s now famous Epic Horns, the team recorded an ensemble of… Read More Vienna Symphonic Library Releases Special Brass Virtual Instruments Collection

June 15, 2007June 12, 2007Leave a comment

Bill Laswell Forms Jazz / Drum and Bass Super Group

Avant jazz guru Bill Laswell has created Method of Defiance, a new super group that marries drum and bass electronic beats with the improvisation of jazz musicians. Inamorata is possibly one of his most ambitious projects in a prolific career that has included producing Grammy winning albums and singles for Herbie Hancock – who makes… Read More Bill Laswell Forms Jazz / Drum and Bass Super Group

June 15, 2007June 14, 2007Leave a comment

B-52’s Working On Album Of Sexy Electronica

The B-52’s are wrapping up work on their next album, fifteen years after their last album of new material. Singer Fred Schneider said the 11 new tracks will maintain the B-52’s danceable, party vibe but will showcase some new directions for a band. “There’s more electronica on it,” he said. “It’s up-tempo and a bit… Read More B-52’s Working On Album Of Sexy Electronica

June 15, 2007June 14, 2007Leave a comment

Sonar Electronic Music Festival Kicks Off In Barcelona

Sonar, one of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals, kicked off today in Barcelona. The festival is expected to draw about 80,000 people for three days of partying in the sun. The Sonar festival is dedicated to showcasing the best in electronic music and has become the biggest event for fans in Europe since its… Read More Sonar Electronic Music Festival Kicks Off In Barcelona

June 15, 2007June 15, 2007Leave a comment

Native Instruments Releases Free Battery 3 Libraries From Gorillaz, Einstuerzende Neubauten, and Turntablerocker

Native Instruments has released a free library add-on with three artist drum kits for the acclaimed percussion sampler BATTERY 3. The new kits were designed by NI endorsees Gorillaz, Einstuerzende Neubauten, and Turntablerocker, and are based on exclusive custom sounds from these artists’ own productions. The “Dracula Eastwood” kit by Gorillaz producer Curtis Lynch provides… Read More Native Instruments Releases Free Battery 3 Libraries From Gorillaz, Einstuerzende Neubauten, and Turntablerocker

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New DVD Explains Analog Synthesis

Keyfax has released Sound Advice – a DVD almost 9 hours in length providing ‘no parameter left behind’ information and expertise on analog-style synth programming and digital effects. Sound Advice’s 3 DVDs encompass: Synth programming techniques An exhaustive parameter-by-parameter guide Digital effects The DVD’s navigation system allows you to use Sound Advice in many different… Read More New DVD Explains Analog Synthesis

June 14, 2007Leave a comment

Indaba Music Launches “Widget” That Promotes Your Music

Indaba Music, a online music collaboration platform, has introduced a “widget” that can be used as a way of increasing both their artist’s and the site’s visibility online. The widget is customizable to each artist’s personality and public image, and can be embedded on other websites. It allows viewers to listen to the artist’s latest… Read More Indaba Music Launches “Widget” That Promotes Your Music

June 12, 2007Leave a comment

Kreativ Sounds Releases The LOOPS Salad Collection

Kreativ Sounds has released The LOOPS Salad, a new sample library featuring fresh drum beats, twisted and vintage synth riffs, grooving basses, fast arpeggios, acid lines, esoteric chords, chaotic sequences, evolving textures and other sounds. Features: Over 300 audio loops in different categories: 303, 8Bit, Arps, Ambient, Basses, Chords, Drums, Glitch, Guitars, Percussion, Riffs, Sequences,… Read More Kreativ Sounds Releases The LOOPS Salad Collection

June 12, 2007Leave a comment

Grooveboxmusic.com Announces “Pro Tools Tips and Tricks with Kenny Gioia”

Grooveboxmusic.com has announced a new option for Pro Tools training, Pro Tools Tips and Tricks with Kenny Gioia. Containing 40 video tutorials and running over 3 hours in length, the collection of video tutorials covers topics such as Mixing, Production and Utilities. The collection reveals techniques used by professional Pro Tools engineer Kenny Gioia to… Read More Grooveboxmusic.com Announces “Pro Tools Tips and Tricks with Kenny Gioia”

June 10, 2007June 10, 2007Leave a comment

Kompoz.com Emerges from Beta, Adds Social Networking Features

Kompoz.com has released a new version of its music collaboration platform, officially marking its emergence from beta. Kompoz is an online community for musicians creating new independent music based on the open licensing models of the Creative Commons, which promotes sharing, re-use, and derivative works, while still retaining attribution and other rights for the original… Read More Kompoz.com Emerges from Beta, Adds Social Networking Features

June 8, 2007June 8, 2007Leave a comment

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