For keyboard players, Motif is a name that means “professional quality” at some of the highest levels of sound quality and versatility for musicians. For nearly a decade, this line of Yamaha products has redefined the standards for the industry … Continued
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∞ MOTU releases Digital Performer 7.2, free iPhone app
MOTU recently shipped two products that musicians will most certainly be interested in: Digital Performer (DP) 7.2 and DP Control, an iPhone app that allows you to control DP from Apple’s mobile devices.
∞ Capo 2 adds ability to detect guitar chords
I’m a long time user of Capo, so I was really excited to hear about the advances in Capo 2, which was released on Tuesday.
∞ Interview: David Ellefson and his return to Megadeth
The original Megadeth lineup is what Heavy Metal is all about for many fans of the genre, so it’s not surprising how much of a shockwave it sent through the music scene when bassist David Ellefson left the band eight … Continued
∞ Slash and Epiphone announce the 'Appetite' Les Paul
Slash fans will have a new guitar to drool over this October as Epiphone and Slash announced on Monday an “Appetite” Les Paul. I chatted with Slash a little bit about the guitar and the role he played in getting … Continued
∞ Connect with Gibson Guitar's CEO online
Gibson Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz is connecting with his customers like no other executive in the industry — through an online forum where he will answer customer questions.
∞ Beta Monkey releases Drum Werks XVIII: Piccolo Grooves
Musicians and songwriters are always looking for great drum grooves to put in their songs. Beta Monkey just released a new set of grooves in its popular Drum Werks series.
∞ Some cool music and Mac t-shirts available
I have a lots of cool Mac t-shirts, but I’ve added a few more to my wardrobe. Groove3, a site I regularly use for Pro Tools video training, just released a new line of t-shirts for music and Mac lovers. … Continued
∞ Adobe Audition coming to the Mac
Adobe on Wednesday will announce that it will bring its professional music application, Audition to the Mac. A beta for Mac is expected to be released later this year, sometime in the Winter 2010.
∞ Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess releases an iPad music app
You may know Jordan Rudess as the amazing keyboard player from Dream Theater, but soon you’ll know him as the head of his own iPad and iPhone development company.
∞ iTunes 9.2 paves the way for iOS 4 and iPhone 4
Apple on Wednesday released iTunes 9.2. It’s now available for download through the Software Update system preference.
∞ iTunes playlist suggestions for Dads and Grads
It’s June and that means a busy month for a lot of people. Whether you’re celebrating Father’s Day, a graduation, or maybe both, Apple has some suggestions for you on the iTunes Store.
∞ AmpliTube for iPhone gives you guitar tone on the go
IK Multimedia on Wednesday released AmpliTube for iPhone, giving users the opportunity to play guitar with amps and effects on their iPhone.
∞ Stanford Laptop Orchestra concludes season Wednesday
Music and Macs have been a huge part of my life, but I’ve never used them together like this. Those close to Stanford University can celebrate the integration of the two by seeing the final show of the Stanford Laptop … Continued
∞ Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess making music with his iPad and iPhone
I never get tired of talking with Jordan Rudess about music and technology. Not only is he a creative force in the music industry, Rudess is also one of the leading influencers in adopting technology and meshing the two worlds … Continued
∞ Feds investigate Apple's tactics in the music business
Apple has been getting a lot of attention lately, but not all of it is good. The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the company’s tactics in the online music business.
∞ IK Multimedia announces iRig, AmpliTube for iPhone
IK Multimedia is bringing the guitar to the iPhone. The maker of amp and effects modeling software, AmpliTube, on Thursday said it would bring the software to the iPhone with a hardware interface, called iRig.
∞ Drum Werks XVII delivers AC/DC style drum grooves
Beta Monkey on Monday released the third installment in its L.A. Rock Essentials Sessions. The newest bundle of drum loops focuses on some of the greatest classic rock bands.
∞ Video: Learning songs on your guitar using Capo for Mac OS X
Sometimes when I play guitar, I just jam to a drum track. Other times I like to figure out a new song and play along with it. I have a couple of tools that I use to learn to play, … Continued
∞ iTunes 9.1.1 fixes VoiceOver issues, more
Apple on Tuesday released an update to iTunes to bring it to version 9.1.1. The new version is available for download through the System Update preference. It’s also available for download from Apple’s Web site.
∞ Groove3 releases Superior Drummer tutorials, iPad compatibility
Video training company, Groove3 on Tuesday released a new set of tutorials for musicians and said its recently released videos can be viewed on Apple’s iPad.
∞ Gibson Guitar gives back to world charity organizations
Being a lifelong fan of Gibson, I thought I knew the company pretty well. In fact, there were some pieces of the organization I hardly knew at all.
∞ Toontrack releases EZmix
Toontrack is best known for its drum sampler software Superior Drummer and EZdrummer, but the company has expanded its product line to include a mixing plug-in called EZmix.
∞ Taylor announces 12-Fret acoustic guitar
Anyone that has listened to me talk about guitars or heard any of my recordings knows that when it comes to acoustic guitars, my favorites come from Taylor.
∞ Interview: Staind's Aaron Lewis goes acoustic with Gibson
I had the pleasure a few weeks ago to speak with Aaron Lewis, best known for his role as the frontman for Staind.
∞ TouchGrove to release Air Harp for iPad
TouchGrove is best known to iPhone and iPod touch users for its LED Football and LED Basketball games, simple games based on those classic 9 volt battery-powered handheld games from the 1970s. The company is breaking out of that mold … Continued
∞ Ultimate-Guitar.com releases guitar tab iPhone app
One of the guitar resources I use the most on the Web, Ultimate-Guitar.com, has jumped into the iPhone app business.
∞ Beta Monkey releases Rock Essentials drum loops
My favorite drum loop company, Beta Monkey, released two new drum libraries for Rock musicians and engineers.
∞ Boss introduces the BR-800 portable multi-track studio
For a lot of musicians Boss is one of the most trusted name in the music business. The company on Wednesday added to its product line with a portable studio.
∞ Apple releases Logic Pro 9.1.1
Apple on Thursday updated its professional audio application, Logic Pro.