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Welcome to EM, Mix and Remix magazines' Winter NAMM exclusive site.
We've packed in all of our trade show coverage in one easy-to-find spot.
So for those of you who can't get to Anaheim, Calif., for the show,
check out emusician.com/ms/namm!
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Under sunny skies and unseasonably warm shirtsleeve weather, Winter
NAMM 2009 opened to an economically cautious, yet enthusiastic,
audience. Clearly, attendance was well below the record-setting crowds
of previous years, although foot traffic, particularly in the high-tech
"A Hall," was surprisingly brisk. And, overall, the theme seemed to be
"value," as many new-product debuts catered to the end-user seeking gear
slanted to the low-cost/max-performance approach. A few of examples of
this direction include JBL's new LSR2300 studio monitor line, offering
the Linear Spatial Reference criteria of the award-winning LSR6300 and
LSR4300 Series, although priced from $249/each; and TC Electronic's
$3,495 PowerCore 6000, which provides the algorithms of its flagship
System 6000, but at a fraction of the price.
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Blue Microphones announced that the Bottle Rocket Stage One ($899, MSRP)
solid-state microphone system and the Bottle Rocket Stage Two ($1,999)
tube microphone system are now shipping. The Stage One Bottle Rocket is
a transformerless, solid-state microphone system that is fully
compatible with the Bottle Caps, the same interchangeable capsule system
used with Blue’s Bottle mic. It comes with Blue’s B8 capsule and a
custom shock-mount and wood storage box. The Stage Two Bottle Rocket is
a transformerless tube microphone with a warmth and character all its
own. Like the Stage One, the Stage Two is also fully compatible with the
Bottle Caps. Stage Two comes with Blue’s B8 capsule and a custom
shock-mount, high-definition 5-conductor tube mic cable, Blue’s
Powerstream power supply and an ATA-style flight case. To celebrate the
launch of the Bottle Rocket Series, the first 25 Bottle Rocket Stage
Twos will feature a limited-edition lustrous “stardust” paint
finish, and include a second capsule—the B6 Bottle Cap—as well as a
signed letter of authenticity from Skipper Wise, president/founder of
Blue Microphones. Booth #6220, Hall A
www.bluemic.com
iZotope Ozotope 4
Ozone 4 will be shipping on January 30,
and features updated and expanded Ozone's processing algorithms, a new
Intelligent Loudness Maximizer mode, mid/side processing, hybrid
crossovers, a redesigned interface and an updated preset manager
featuring MacroPresets. Ozone 4 is available for Pro Tools 7
(RTAS/AudioSuite), VST, MAS, Audio Units and DirectX for Windows
Vista/XP and Apple OS X (Universal Binary). Price: $249 MSRP. Booth
#6700
www.izotope.com
EastWest Play 2
For users of EastWest's Play-Powered
instruments, Play 2 adds editing capabilities and is available as a paid
download from the company's site, www.soundsonline.com. Booth #6630, Hall A
FXPansion BFD2.1
The upgrade to FXpansion's BFD acoustic
drum software include the addition of Overloud's Breverb BFD2 Edition
integrated into the mixer (including hall, plate, room and inverse
algorithms); added PSP's Vintage Warmer BFD2 Edition; improved synth
engine supporting varied mic and articulation configurations;
third-party expansion packs; preset/kit-switching playlist controllable
via MIDI Program Change; in-place "kit-piece preview" before loading;
RAM optimization; and more. Booth #6910, Hall A
www.fxpansion.com
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TC-Helicon CEO Kevin Alexander intros VoiceLive2--the ultimate
stompbox for vocalists. Watch now
The 5-Minute NAMM Tour
Experience NAMM in this brief video
excursion. You'll see gear on display, celebrity sightings, music on the
show floor, NAMM at night, and more. Watch now
Muse Research Receptor 2
Bryan Lanser intros the next
generation Receptor 2 products from Muse Research Watch now
Joe Lamond on the State of NAMM 2009
NAMM President/CEO Joe
Lamond offers a frank talk about the health of the music retail business
and the 2009 Winter NAMM Show. Watch now
Steinberg CC121 Advanced Intergration Controller
Greg Ondo
demos the CC121, Steinberg's new desktop controller for DAWs. Watch now
Steinberg MR816 X and MR816 CSX FireWire Interfaces
Product
specialist Greg Ondo shows the features of Steinberg latest FireWire
interfaces. Watch now
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Welcome to BeatleTech, where you will find Fab Four-related articles
and interviews from the pages of Mix and Electronic Musician magazines,
as well as exclusive video content with artists and engineers who have
worked with the group. Check it out at emusician.com/ms/beatle_tech.
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MIX NASHVILLE 2009
After an unbelievable inaugural year in
’08, we’re gearing up for another great event this year, so save the
date—May 19-20, 2009! Mix Nashville includes two jam-packed days of
expert panels, master classes, product demos and artist performances at
Soundcheck Nashville—two days of studio, live sound, songwriting,
networking, education and performance! For a taste of last year’s
event, check out our exclusive video coverage on the Mix
Nashville page!
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
This collection of St.Croix’s
columns was assembled during the two years following his death from
cancer in May 2006. Included are many of his most-read columns, as well
as personal notes, drawings and photographs. Whether you make your
living playing music or recording it, you’ll relish this ride in
“The Fast Lane” to revisit the art, technology and life experience
that inspired Stephen St.Croix. For more information and to order the
book, click here.
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