Sonos on Tuesday expanded its multi-room music system catalog with the new ZonePlayer S5, a new wireless music system that works with iTunes and uses the iPhone or iPod touch as a controller. It costs $399 and will be available … Continued
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∞ Logic Pro 9.0.2 update fixes Flex Markers alignment
Apple on Monday released an update for its Digital Audio Workstation, Logic 9, fixing several issues.
∞ FXpansion releases BFD Cocktail expansion kit
Drum sampler-maker FXpansion recently released a new expansion kit for users of its BFD2 drum sampler.
∞ Recording an acoustic guitar into your Mac
Technology is allowing just about anyone to record music without venturing into a traditional recording studio. That’s good and bad.
∞ Hands On: Beta Monkey's Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal
For some musicians, there is no better sound than that of a real acoustic drum set. If that’s you, I have a real treat for you in this review.
∞ Beta Monkey releases Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal
Hot on the heals of Double Bass Mania III, Beta Monkey Music on Wednesday released Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal.
∞ Hands On: IK Multimedia's GrooveMaker for the iPhone
When I first heard that IK Multimedia was making an iPhone app, I was sure it had to be something for the guitar. I was wrong.
∞ Upgrading your drum sampler from EZdrummer to Superior Drummer 2
After my article appeared last month about writing songs with EZdrummer, I received quite a few questions about how hard it was to upgrade from EZdrummer to Superior Drummer 2. Good news — it’s really easy.
∞ Toontrack adds a groove player to major Superior Drummer update
Toontrack music on Thursday released a major update to its flagship drum sampler, Superior Drummer 2.
∞ Digidesign unveils Eleven Rack guitar amp and effects processor
Digidesign on Thursday upped the ante in the world of digital guitar amp and effects processing with the introduction of Eleven Rack.
∞ Apple updates iTunes 9, Logic Pro 9 and MainStage 2
Apple on Tuesday released updates for three of its applications — iTunes, Logic Pro and MainStage.
∞ Apple adds Rush, John Legend lessons to GarageBand
Apple on Tuesday expanded the lessons available in the GarageBand Lesson Store to include two classic Rush songs and a John Legend song.
∞ Toontrack announces Custom and Vintage drums for Superior Drummer
Toontrack Music on Tuesday announced two new expansion packs for its flagship drum sampler, Superior Drummer 2.0.
∞ Native Instruments updates Traktor Scratch Pro, Traktor Pro
Native Instruments on Monday released updates for owners of Traktor Scratch Pro and Traktor Pro, the company’s digital DJ products.
∞ Hands On: Cakewalk's V-Studio 100
Like most guitar players, I spend a lot of time and money making sure I have the best gear I can afford to make my tone the best it can be. One item that’s often ignored when recording into the … Continued
∞ Toontrack goes electronic with new EZdrummer expansion pack
Toontrack Music on Friday released a new expansion kit compatible with its EZdrummer and Superior Drummer samplers.
Universal Audio: The best audio plug-ins for the Mac
I made some pretty bold statements when I first wrote about Universal Audio’s plug-ins for the Mac. I’ve had quite a few questions from that article, so I thought I’d try to answer them here. In the original article I … Continued
∞ Cakewalk releases Snow Leopard drivers for V-Studio 100
If you use Cakewalk’s V-Studio 100 and have already upgraded to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, you’ll be pleased to know that the company on Friday released new drivers for the audio interface.
∞ NI announces Kontakt 4, Absynth 5, and Komplete 6
In addition to unveiling the next major version of Guitar Rig 4, Native Instruments (NI) also announced new versions of Kontakt 4, Absynth 5, and Komplete 6.
∞ Native Instruments announces Guitar Rig 4 Pro
Native Instruments on Tuesday announced the next generation of its guitar amp and effects modeling software, Guitar Rig 4 Pro.
∞ Native Instruments releases Scarbee Pre-bass
Native Instruments (NI) on Tuesday released a new software instrument called Scarbee Pre-bass, the first release in a partnership between NI and Thomas Hansen Skarbye.
∞ Apple ships Logic Express 9
Apple on Thursday began shipping Logic Express 9, the company’s mid-level audio production application.
∞ Writing songs with EZdrummer drum sampler
I often get asked what drum sampler I use when writing a song. I have a lot of drum samplers in my collection, but to start off a song from scratch, I often turn to Toontrack’s $179 EZdrummer.
∞ Apple's iTunes captures 69 percent of digital music sold
According to a new report from market research firm NPD, Apple’s iTunes Store leads all digital retailers in music sales, capturing 69 percent of the market.
∞ Hands On: Planet Waves Scale Wizard for iPhone
I recently took a look at Planet Waves Chordmaster app for iPhone and really like the interface and detail the company put into the app. I like the same things about another of its iPhone apps, Scale Wizard.
∞ Toontrack unveils Joe Barresi Evil Drums for Superior Drummer 2.0
In a first for the company, Toontrack Music on Friday said it is allowing a third-party producer to make an audio expansion kit for its platform.
∞ Using Guitar Rig 3 to create a Slash style guitar tone
Guitar Rig 3 is one of several amp modeling software applications that I use on my computer.
∞ Sarah McLachlan's engineer video tutorial on mixing in Pro Tools
MacProVideo released a new video tutorial on using Pro Tools to mix music. This time the company hired Sarah McLachlan’s engineer to give the lesson.
∞ NI intros new Kontakt Player, Maschine Drums and Evolve Mutations
It’s been a busy day for Native Instruments (NI). The company on Wednesday released three new products for Mac using musicians.
∞ Lollapalooza: Prepare for the show with iPhone apps
Lollapalooza, one of the U.S.’s biggest festivals, is just three days away. If you’re planning to attend this year’s multi-day music event and you have an iPhone, there’s some good news for you.