In the 1980’s Brian Eno experimented with video painting, creating an interesting collection of work that few people were able to see. A new DVD collection has been released that features Eno’s work from that era. 14 Video Paintings is comprised of two separate works (“Mistaken Memories of Mediaeval Manhattan” and “Thursday Afternoon”) created in… Read More Brian Eno Releases Video Paintings as DVD
Apple today announced a software update for the iPod nano and fifth generation iPod, that lets customers set their ownpersonal maximum volume limit. The software update also gives parents the ability to set a maximum volume limit on their child’s iPod and lock it with a combination code. iPods have come under fire in the… Read More Apple Pumps Down the Volume
Moog has introduced the Little Phatty Analog Synthesizer-Tribute Edition. According to Mike Adams, the President of Moog Music, “We wanted to offer musicians a true analog synth with a simple, clean front panel, in a visually stunning package, at a reasonable price point. I feel we accomplished all four objectives.” Moog has designed the Little… Read More Moog Intros Little Phatty Analog Synth
Future Retro has released the “extremely limited” Signature Edition of the Revolution synthesizer. Two versions are available: 9 UV orange units. which are available exclusively in the UK through Analogue Addiction, and 10 silver metalic units which are available exclusively in the USA through Nova Musik. The Revolution is a concept synthesizer that provides an… Read More Future Retro Signature Edition Revolution Synth
Vintage electric guitars, amps, movie projectors, and photographic enlargers are just some of the goods to be exempted from a Japanese ban on the sale of electrical equipment without the PSE mark, according to the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry. The PSE law, called Tenka no akuho da! (the worst law ever) by some, promised… Read More Japan May Ease Ban on Vintage Music Gear
Applied Acoustics Systems has announced that version 1.0.1 of String Studio is now available. This maintenance update improves plug-in stability in Pro Tools, Logic, and Digital Performer; corrects abnormal behavior of the Termination model; and adds a flexible 15 days grace period to the authorization system. All String Studio users can download the update for… Read More AAS Updates String Studio
Frontier Design Group has announced updates to it support for the TranzPort wireless DAW controller, including MacTel support: We have been busy adding to TranzPort?€™s broad support making it the most efficient tool for all of today?€™s DAW environments. A new Macintosh Universal Binary driver update is now available. This update allows users to fully… Read More Mactel Update: TranzPort Wireless Controller
Mactel Update: BIAS has announced Universal versions of its Peak Pro, Peak Pro XT, Peak LE, Master Perfection Suite, SoundSoap and SoundSoap Pro applications for both Power PC and Intel-based Macs. “Audio professionals depend on BIAS products every single day so we’ve been hard at work developing Universal versions of our products,” said Christine Berkley,… Read More Mactel Update: Bias
Ugo has released version 2.0 of Rez, a free PC VST virtual analog monosynth, with a highly resonant low pass filter, that is capable of a wide range of sounds, from funky squishes, beastly basses and screaming leads, to tight arpeggiations, atmospheres, bells, and interesting effects. New features: * New GUI * Bigger and brighter… Read More Rez – Free Analog Synth VST
Audio-Technica has completely reengineered its UniPoint Series, designing the series “to set new standards for sonic quality, durability, clarity, reliability and ease of installation.” New features for the A-T UniPoint Series include UniGuard RFI-shielding innovations for unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference, new interchangeable condenser elements (cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional and UniLine line cardioid), superior off-axis… Read More Audio Technica Redesigns Mic Line
