The expanded iPad edition features all of the original content PLUS
340+ audio examples, 60+ interactive walkthroughs, 38 realtime beat-
building grids, 3 full pro-track arrangements, a complete effects
directory and much more.

Every paragraph from the original book has been ported into one
beautiful looking, easy to use App that covers all aspects of making
house music – from creating beats to programming basslines, from
arrangement to production, mixing and mastering.

New features include:
- Every step of every walkthrough offered with interactive audio.
- Song arrangements broken down with original tracks included.
- A unique new section showcasing what different effects do.
- A ‘perfect mix’ table showing how good – and bad – mixes sound.
- Beats broken down into their constituent elements and then rebuilt,
step by step.

For more info see:
www.samplemagic.com/products/prod_app2_secretsofhouseipad.html

COSTS: Free download with example pages. £4.99/$6.99 for individual
chapters. £19.49/$27.99 for full book. Special price for those who
own the book already – email francesca@samplemagic.com for details.

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is a high-performance six-channel interface based on the latest generation of Native Instruments’ USB audio technology. With four analog I/O and stereo digital I/O, it addresses the typical needs of musicians and producers in a highly portable and affordable package. Due to 24-bit/96kHz Cirrus Logic converters and powerful +11dBu analog output stages, KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 delivers pristine audio quality for studio and stage.

The special offer is valid until December 31st, and open for all new and existing owners of KOMPLETE 8, KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE, MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO. The discount can be redeemed both at authorized dealers and directly with Native Instruments.

Additional information on this special offer is available at
www.native-instruments.com/kompleteaudio6special

Berlin, August 1st, 2011 – Native Instruments today announced new versions of its studio-standard software bundle. While KOMPLETE 8 has been further expanded to include 27 individual products at an unchanged price, the new KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE for the first time combines the full arsenal of Native Instruments’ KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects range at the same substantial discount, with 50 individual products conveniently provided on a dedicated external hard drive.

Further expanding its versatile sonic arsenal, the new KOMPLETE 8 includes the latest KONTAKT 5 and GUITAR RIG 5 versions, and adds the charismatic WEST AFRICA percussion instrument. It also incorporates the versatile new STUDIO DRUMMER drum production instrument and the upcoming TRANSIENT MASTER dynamic processing effect. Furthermore, KOMPLETE 8 includes over 1,300 additional presets for ABSYNTH, FM8 and MASSIVE, derived from several acclaimed soundpacks previously available as individual products.

The new KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE includes the full content of the regular KOMPLETE 8 bundle and much more, combining the full range of all currently available KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects on a dedicated USB 2.0 hard drive. The resulting collection comprises 50 individual products with over 13,000 sounds and 240 GB of sample content, at an effective discount of over 80% compared to the individual prices. The hard drive enables a fast and convenient installation process, and also constitutes a compact and robust backup medium for the software.

Both new KOMPLETE versions are optimized for Native Instruments’ groove production system MASCHINE, offering direct browser integration with attribute-based preset search as well as convenient automatic parameter mapping for the rotary knobs on the hardware controller.

KOMPLETE 8 will be available in September 2011 for a suggested retail price of $559 / 499 EUR, with an update for owners of previous KOMPLETE versions available for $229 / 199 EUR.

KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE will be available at the same date for $1099 / 999 EUR, with an upgrade for owners of any version of the regular  KOMPLETE bundle available for $559 / 499 EUR.

Additional information on KOMPLETE 8 is available at
www.native-instruments.com/komplete

Additional information on KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE is available at
www.native-instruments.com/ultimate

Berlin, May 2nd, 2011 – Native Instruments today announced that KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is now available in stores worldwide.

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is a high-performance six-channel audio interface for studio and live usage. As the successor to the acclaimed AUDIO KONTROL 1, it provides more connectivity, increased audio performance and a host of practical new features, complemented by a versatile software package for music production and DJing.

Based on the latest generation of Native Instruments’ USB audio interface technology, the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 addresses the typical needs of musicians and producers in a highly portable and affordable package. With four balanced analog inputs and outputs, complemented by a digital S/PDIF stereo I/O and an integrated MIDI interface, the unit can be used as the centerpiece for a wide range of setups. The software package includes the all-round instruments collection KOMPLETE ELEMENTS, the new entry-level DJ software TRAKTOR 2 LE, the Cubase 5 LE sequencer from Steinberg, and a $30/25 EUR voucher for the NI Online Shop.

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is available for a suggested retail price of $339 / 299 EUR from authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop.

Additional information on KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is available at
www.native-instruments.com/ka6

A digital press kit including picture material is available at
www.native-instruments.com/press.info

For any artist or label looking to make a career out of music, mastering is essential. In short, it’s the final (and in many ways most crucial) step of music production…the stage where dull, lifeless tracks are transformed into polished masterpieces.

Being a mastering engineer requires a special ear—one that can carefully analyze a recording and make delicate adjustments to bring it to its full potential. A skilled mastering engineer is the key to creating commercially successful recordings. On the other hand, a poor mastering engineer can be responsible for diminishing the work of a quality artist—for this reason working with a seasoned mastering specialist is a necessity.

Think of mastering like cutting diamonds. Until a diamond is cut into shape, all it has is potential, and lots of it.  The same is true for your music; until the right engineer polishes and finalizes your project, it’s only a fraction of what it could be.

If your song’s not mastered, your song’s not finished.  Period.

These days recording studios are doing quick “masters” for bands, or even worse, bands are trying to handle mastering themselves.  If you are serious about your music, you must look into your professional mastering options.  Make sure your recording engineer knows to leave any limiting and compression off the master track when bouncing out…basically anything that would boost the volume.Tell him or her that you need rough natural-dynamic mixes for mastering.  3 or 4dbs of headroom is ideal.  Then get a few samples done.  This is the beauty of the present-day mastering industry.  Options…and you can try before you buy.  Pay close attention to customer service and turnaround times as well.

Of course, we here Last Drop Mastering are one of these options, but we do want what’s best for your music, and if for some reason your vision for your music doesn’t quite line up with ours, we’ll be happy knowing that you’ll be getting what’s best for you.

Last Drop Mastering has been helping artists, studios, and labels from around the world for over a decade.  With “golden ears” and an efficient online process for submission and revision, professional mastering has never been easier.

Recent clients include Cobra Starship’s Elisa Schwartz, American Idol star Jennifer Fuentes Hayward, and #1 itunes Reggae star Stick Figure.

For general info about Last Drop Mastering, visit www.lastdropmastering.com

Upload a sample song here: www.lastdropmastering.com/upload.html

For our #1 rated free home recording ebook, please visit:  http://www.lastdropmastering.com/in-home-studio-setup/

Open Labs is the only integrated computing platform specific to music production that provides you with over 9,000 sounds out of the box, a one-of-a-kind VST performance host, RiFF™ and the industry-crushing cloning software, MimiK™.

The SoundSlate PRO can be your entire production studio, playback rig, VST host, sample engine and best friend live on stage or in the comfort of your own home studio.  It works with all PC-based 3^rd party software and hardware devices such as: MIDI controllers, drum machines, acoustic instruments, PCI/PCIe cards and other microphone preamps.  SoundSlate PRO gives you the flexibility and power to decide how you want to work WITHOUT the high costs and headaches of stand-alone computers or laptops.

Open Labs delivers the SoundSlate PRO at an unbelievable price in a market where value is always appreciated.  In addition, the SoundSlate PRO and all of Open Labs products are FUTURE-PROOF allowing you to keep current with the latest computing technology, sounds and power.  The studio demanded it, the stage demanded it and now your music demands it!

SoundSlate PRO Specifications:

• 3U Rack-mountable Music Computer
• Windows 7™ 64 BIT, i7 Intel™ Processor
• 6GB RAM (Expandable to 16GB)
• 2TB 7200 RPM Hard Drive Storage (Expandable to 8TB)
• 8xUSB ports, 2xFireWire 400 ports, 1xPCI & 1xPCIe
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Preloaded with Riff 2.0, MimiK and more than 9,000 Sound Combinations and Presets
• Compatible with all PC-based DAWs, VSTs and Plug-ins, including: Pro Tools 9™, Reaper™, Studio ONE™, Cubase 5™, Ableton Live™
• Custom Options Include: 3^rd Party I/O’s, Software, Swappable Hard Drive Bay, Card Reader and More

About Open Labs: Open Labs develops customized, computer music devices suited to fit every studio and stage need imaginable. Our instruments combine studio and computer technology with hardware and software to create a multi-functional creative experience in just one machine, with just one company. With a single piece of Open Labs gear, our customers can work any  VST, D.A.W. or plug-in  on the planet, create any beat, tone or sound imaginable, manipulate every parameter and then burn it to a CD/DVD or even upload it to their favorite  website. For more information on SoundSlate PRO and other Open Labs products, please contact Open Labs directly: 512-444-6222 or visit: www.openlabs.com

Designed to work with Music Computing’s TriggerGRID™ sample player, which is now a fully 64-bit VSTi, users have even more choices to create with than ever.

“We wanted to fulfill our promise of continual support and upgrades for our instruments,” said Victor Wong, CEO, Music Computing, “MC-Pad and TriggerGRID 64-bit are the first steps in our pledge to ensuring our users are always on the forefront of creativity.”

MC-Pad comes pre-installed in all Music Computing StudioBLADE keyboard production stations and both the 32-bit as well as 64-bit versions of TriggerGRID are also included.

All StudioBLADE owners are eligible to receive MC-Pad and TriggerGRID 64-bit free of charge, please contact Music Computing for complete details.

Hamburg, Germany (11/17/2010) – Digitalmusician.net, the online creative collaboration platform for musicians worldwide, headed by the legendary Charlie Steinberg, announces the release of the Digital Musician Plug-in, or DMP. This plug-in sits in any insert channel of any VST or AU Audio Sequencer/ DAW enabling real time, online connection of different music production applications with one audio and video stream.

“The DMP is a milestone in my vision for musicians to connect, collaborate and produce music together no matter where they are in the world,” states Charlie Steinberg, Chief Technical Officer and visionary behind Digitalmusician.net. “Using the DMP I can be running my Cubase on Windows in my Hamburg studio, collaborating with my guitarist in Los Angeles running her Logic system – all recording in real time in a simple smooth work-flow. It’s as though we are all in the same studio together.”

The DMP features:
• ASIO and Core Audio support
• Sample accurate sync
• Drag and Drop of audio files
• Video feed
• Talkback
• Chat
• and a host of other features

DMP 2.0 is a peer-to-peer solution requiring a host DAW that uses ASIO/Core Audio and a high-speed Internet connection. It is available now as a free download to all registered members of digitalmusician.net. Besides the new DMP 2.0, the updated Digitalmusician Container (DMC 2.0) has also been released at the same time. The DMC is a standalone application providing the same feature-set as the new DMP Plug-in.

More information at http://digitalmusician.net/

Nectar offers dozens of professionally designed vocal production styles powered by eleven processing modules. Users will select an included style and then customize it with faders tailored to that style. For further customization of their vocal sound, users can switch to the Advanced View and access all of the controls of the underlying modules that power the plug-in.

“Nectar takes the pain out of vocal processing,” says Hart Shafer, Vice President of Product Management for iZotope. “The combination of its innovative style-specific interface and access to eleven advanced modules mean that users can quickly dial in great vocal sounds without being creatively restricted.”

Nectar includes Pitch Correction, Breath Control, Compressors, DeEsser, Doubler, Saturation, EQ, Gate, Limiter, Delay, and Reverb modules. Among other innovations, Breath Control offers users a target mode, which allows them specify the desired level of breaths detected in the track. Pitch Correction includes both auto and graphical pitch editing controls.

iZotope Nectar is ideal for audio engineers, voice over artists, singer/songwriters, recording enthusiasts, podcasters, and anyone else who records sung or spoken vocals. Its dozens of styles cover genres including: Alternative & Indie, Blues/R&B, Classical, Country, Dance & Electronica, Hip Hop & Rap, Jazz, Pop, Rock, and Spoken Word.

Specifications:
Windows (XP, x64, Vista, 7)
Mac OS X 10.5 or later (Universal Binary)
Plug-in formats: Pro Tools 7+ (RTAS/ AudioSuite), VST, MAS, Audio Unit, DirectX

Price and Availability:
Nectar will be offered at $299 USD. An introductory price of $199 USD will be offered for the first 30 days after release, currently scheduled for mid-November, 2010.

For product information, visit http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/nectar

To complement the crystal-clear audio interface, you’ll get a veritable treat of free software: Cubase® LE 5 – a versatile music workstation; GUITAR RIG 4 ESSENTIAL with 8 amps, 19 cabinets and 27 effects; NEW YORK CONCERT GRAND – a highly-detailed contemporary grand piano; TRAKTOR LE – the smaller brother of our flagship DJ software, plus a $30/25 € e-voucher* valid for KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects.

http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/producer/audio-kontrol-1/