IK Multimedia has announced T-RackS 3, a mastering and mixing suite of dynamics and EQ processors. Read more.

Lexicon's Ionix FW810S is a FireWire audio interface with integrated channel strip processing. Read more.

A new drum kit download is available for the Roland MV-Series Production Studios. Read more.

Waves Audio has announced the Waves Dorrough Meter Collection. Read more.

Yamaha has released the Audiogram 6 and Audiogram 3 Computer Recording Systems. Read more.

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Odds and Ends

EM Pick: Sienna

If you've worn out your Underworld albums and you're looking for some fresh electronica, turn to Sienna's latest ultra-chill album, A Pure Land. Her works are dreamy, atmospheric, and laced with synthy basslines, beats, and interesting vocal samples. To listen, visit MySpace.

All EM Pick artists are EM readers. Want to be featured next? For consideration, be our MySpace friend and we'll check out your music.

Who Holds Keys to Digital-Music Lockers?
CNET reports on an ongoing battle between the music industry and the co-founder of mp3.com, who wants to store legally-owned music on the Web.

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EM Announcements

NEW! EM Covers Moogfest 2008
See performance clips, backstage interviews, and behind-the-scenes coverage of this year’s Moogfest. Highlights include Bernie Worrell of Parliament-Funkadelic receiving Moog’s Lifetime Achievement Award (“The Bob Award”), Worrell performing  with Paul Shaffer, and Jake Cinnegar of Umprhey’s McGee wailing on the Moog Guitar. MORE.

NEW! Mix Audio Education Guide
Mix is currently accepting listings for the 2008 online audio education directory, featuring North American schools with audio production courses. This directory will be part of a larger education-specific site that will feature articles and Webcasts from the editors of Mix.

EM Cast with David Sanborn
In the latest edition of EM Cast, legendary saxophonist David Sanborn talks about his new CD Here and Gone; his home recording setup; and working in the studio with Derek Trucks, Eric Clapton, Sam Moore, and Joss Stone. Click to listen.

Free Live Webcast Oct. 29 | Recording Instruments: Integrating Real Sounds
Many producers of hip-hop and electronic dance music make tracks entirely with nothing more than electronic sound sources and vocals. But what happens when a new job, collaborator or fresh inspiration calls for adding acoustic instruments to the mix? Learn about successful integration of recorded instruments into largely electronic productions in this informative Webcast. Learn more and register here.



Calendar and Contests

NEW! International Songwriting Competition Extends Deadline
The ISC's new submission deadline is December 1, 2008. Enter your original song in this annual contest for the chance to win cash, special prizes, and prestige! More details.

NEW! John Lennon Songwriting Contest
Would performing at the NAMM show be your dream come true? If the answer is yes, submit at least one song to this contest by October 31, 2008 for the chance to perform live in Anaheim, earn a recording session, and much more.

TC-Helicon Raffles VoiceTone Pedals
Through October 31, 2008, all new subscribers of TC-Helicon's Vocal News email newsletter will be automatically entered to win one of five VoiceTone pedals. 

Sweetwater to Give Away $25,000 Mic Collection
October is "Microphone Month," so named by Sweetwater, and to celebrate, it's giving away two mic collections. Enter the giveaway by October 31, 2008 for the chance to win a Neumann U 87 AI, AKG C 414 B-XLS, and much more.