Griffin has introduced the RocketFM, which uses any available FM frequency to transmit audio through any home, car or office stereo system. Applications such as iTunes, GarageBand, video soundtracks and even streaming internet radio can be conveniently broadcast with RocketFM. Laptop users will find the RocketFM invaluable for travel. Any available radio can be used… Read More RocketFM Launches Computer Music to Radio
Cyndustries has announced a custom synthesizer modular built around the new Apple Mac mini. The Cynthia Macintosh promises to bring a whole new level of integration between worlds of analog and computer-based synthesis. Cyndustries’ Cynthia Webster notes “You can go from your analog modular oscillators and filters – into digital audio effects plug-ins, and then… Read More Cyndustries Announces Mac mini Synth Module
Apple has introduced iLife ‘05, an upgrade to Apple’s suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring major new versions of iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and GarageBand and including the latest version of iTunes. “iLife ‘05 is far beyond anything available on a PC, and is a must-have upgrade for every Mac user,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO.… Read More Updated iLife Features GarageBand 2
Line 6 and Propellerhead Software have announced the signing of an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement. Line 6 will distribute all Propellerhead Software products within the United States. Line 6 will handle all U.S. marketing and customer support, and will supply product to all music software dealers and online retailers. “We are extremely satisfied to have… Read More Line 6 To Distribute All Propellerhead Software
Kreativ Sounds has released Active eBass Plus 1.2 and Active eBass LE 1.2, revised and improved versions of the Reason Refills. Containing electric guitar, analog, and additive basses in one collection, this update comes loaded with 1280 presets and more cool stuff. New in 1.2 version: 23 new multisample sets: upright, precisison, analog and additive… Read More Kreative Updates Active eBass Reason Refills
Break out the filter banks, crank up the vocoders, hook-up a microphone and a kazoo, patch your brains out and get funky! Cyndustries has announced Bug Off!, the 2005 Aleatoric Music Contest. The theme this year is Singing Robots. Pavarobotti may hit the high C’s, but hasn’t found a place yet in any of the… Read More Bug Off! Aleatoric Music Contest
Klipsch is introducing a compact, high-performance speaker system designed exclusively for iPod users. The Klipsch iFi system is a “plug and play” setup that fits almost anywhere and in any type of environment. This 2.1 configuration comes equipped with two unobtrusive Klipsch Reference Series RSX-3 satellites, a dedicated subwoofer, docking station and RF remote. The… Read More Klipsch Introduces iFi High-End Audio Solution for Apple iPods
An Iowa-based electronica music label is using a new technology, podcasting, to promote and distribute independent music. Hooray For Vouvray! is an electronica/ambient music label out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, founded by musician and artist Mark Rushton. The label’s second podcast, a 17 minute program featuring 3 pieces of music and commentary by the artist,… Read More Iowa Electronica Label Offers Free Music Via Podcasts
Toontrack has introduced Percussion and Cocktail, the first title in its Refill collection. The collection will be a series of soundbanks in the Refill format and Toontrack plans to release at least two titles a year. The first one out will be Percussion and Cocktail containing the Percussion and Cocktail kit sounds from Superior. Toontrack… Read More Toontrack Introduces Refill Collection
UNKLE and Synthtopia have teamed up to give away five special prizes, featuring new music from UNKLE’s CD Never, Never Land: 1 Grand Prize – a limited edition package of the full length Never, Never Land CD, a Vinyl 12” of the single Reign, and The Incredibles promo 4 Runner Ups – each features a… Read More Synthtopia Announces UNKLE Giveaway
