Merging Adds Tactile Remote Control and Jog Wheel Editing to Pyramix
Merging Technologies has added a new tactile remote-control system for its Pyramix DAW. MORE

Instant Quotes Now Available Through Quote-o-Matic
Disc Makers has launched its new Quote-o-Matic feature on its Website, giving replication customers access to instant custom quotes from the convenience of their home computer. Quote-o-Matic takes customers through the entire CD or DVD project from packaging options and quantity to graphic design, mastering and printing. Quotes can be saved, e-mailed and modified the next time a user comes back to the site. Quote-o-Matic also allows customers to easily compare various packaging and printing options. To try Disc Makers' Quote-o-Matic Website, go to http://quote.discmakers.com.

Sennheiser Electronic to Distribute Klein+Hummel in U.S., Latin America
Sennheiser will assume the distribution of the Klein+Hummel line of products in the U.S. and Latin America, effective August 1, 2005. With this addition, SEC is adding another professional audio brand to its growing line of distributed products and further strengthens its position as a full-line supplier. For more information about Sennheiser, visit www.sennheiserusa.com.

Steinberg Offers New Upgrade Programs
Steinberg Media Technologies announced a new upgrade program for Cubase LE, a new e-store for U.S. upgrades and special upgrade incentives for Yamaha customers. The new programs are part of a push by new parent company, Yamaha Corporation. MORE

Universal Audio Ships V. 3.9 UAD-1 Software
Universal Audio announced the Web launch of Version 3.9 software for the UAD-1 DSP Card and Powered Plug-Ins system. Version 3.9 includes a 14-day fully functional demo of the first of three announced emulations of vintage Roland effects units and the Boss CE-1 Chorus. MORE

The American Cinematheque and Motion Picture Sound Editors are pooling their resources to co-present a special show on Foley sound effects on July 13, 2005, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

Moog Music and the Orange Peel announce a three-day celebration, Ether Music 2005, to be held at Moog Music, Asheville, N.C., from Thursday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005. The event will include workshops, speakers and performances by thereminists, a historical discussion from Bob Moog, a tour of the Moog Music factory and an original composition contest. Entries must be postmarked no later than June 17, 2005. For tickets and more information, visit ethermusic2005.com.

The 13th annual Cutting-Edge Music Business Conference, Aug. 18-21,2005, will be held at the Hotel Inter-Continental in New Orleans. The Cutting Edge workshops and seminars include general music business sessions, an entertainment law seminar, a Cutting Edge film workshop and much more. For a full schedule visit www.jass.com/cuttingedge.

The 2005 U.S. Indie Band and Film Expo (www.usindie.com) will take place in Fairpark Coliseum and Fairground in Beaumount, Texas, from Aug. 19-23, 2005. Independent bands will be performing on the four outdoor music stages running continuously from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Independent filmmakers will be showing their projects in film, video and animation on a large screen.

The fourth annual Music China international trade fair, held with Prolight + Sound Shanghai, takes place Oct. 19 to 22, 2005, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Pudong Area, Shanghai. To date, more than 200 companies from 13 countries have confirmed participation. Visit www.musikmesse.com for more information.

Music Player Network has opened online registration for this October's inaugural Music Player Live! (New York City, October 21-23, 2005) consumer music summit. Interested parties can log on to www.musicplayerlive.com to register.