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Arturia updates Oberheim SEM V and Wurlitzer-V Analog Classics

Administrator — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:02:40 +0000

GRENOBLE, FRANCE: music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce availability of Oberheim SEM V 1.1.6 and Wurlitzer-V 1.0.5, the latest updates to its software recreations of the classic Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module® and Wurlitzer EP 200A electric piano…

These free updates bring performance, stability, and MIDI improvements to two of Arturia’s most popular Analog Classics, the Oberheim SEM V and Wurlitzer-V, respectively released to critical acclaim in 2011 and 2012. The best just got a whole lot better!

Using Arturia’s TAE® (True Analog Emulation) technology, Oberheim SEM V faithfully reproduces the analogue warmth and ingenious interface of the classic Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module® (SEM) to which it owes its inspiration and name. Created by legendary synth designer Tom Oberheim back in 1974, the dual-oscillator SEM was originally conceived as a way of beefing up weaker-sounding compatible analogue monosynths of the time before becoming a sought-after sound in its own right — so much so that its American creator came up with a series of successive SEM-based instruments, first pairing up two SEMs with a 37-note keyboard and a simple analogue sequencer to form the Two Voice, Oberheim’s first compact, programmable, polyphonic synthesizer in 1975, followed by the larger Four Voice (featuring four SEMs) in 1976 and enormous Eight Voice (eight SEMs) in 1977. Though these instruments were groundbreaking, polyphony was achieved with multiple SEMs so each voice/module had to be programmed independently, which was quite a daunting task — even by somewhat shaky Seventies standards!

But that was then, this is now. Today, Arturia’s eight-voice, MIDI-controllable, multitimbral Oberheim SEM V software solution brings many more truly 21st Century developments to the table — or even desktop (or laptop)! Additional ARPEGGIATOR, PORTAMENTO, SUB OSC, LFO 2, OVERDRIVE, CHORUS, and DELAY parameters, plus an in-depth Modulation Matrix module, all combine to considerably widen its sonic palette and appeal above and beyond merely mirroring the original Oberheim SEM hardware. Oberheim SEM V valiantly does that, too, of course — right down to replicating the behaviour of Oberheim’s original multi-SEM synths’ specific voice assignment and triggering, thanks to its advanced ‘fold-out’ 8-Voice Programmer, for example.

Arturia has taken a different approach with Wurlitzer-V, however. Unlike traditional sampling libraries, its embedded physical modelling engine readily reproduces the agreeable acoustic properties of the well-known Wurlitzer EP 200A electric piano’s musically distinctive reeds, key action, and amplification characteristics by ‘constructing’ played notes in real time. In doing so, it realistically recreates a staple sound of the Seventies in a cost-effective performance package fit for 21st Century compositions.

Yet those beloved bright and overdriven ‘Wurly’ sounds so ingrained in popular music culture thanks to artists as musically diverse as The Beatles, Supertramp, and Marvin Gaye are as much down to a creative combination of admirable amplification, mic placement par excellence, and precision processing, with multiple analogue chorus, phasing, and tape echo units often being used to fashion a deeper, luscious tone. Which is exactly why Wurlitzer-V effectively places its users in an authentic-sounding Seventies-style recording studio, complete with classic tube amp emulations, modelled mics, and stompboxes galore — everything needed to achieve that vintage vibe, in fact. But that’s not all. Alongside additional in-depth performance parameter controls, Wurlitzer-V also lets users choose between three output modes — Studio, Stage, and Rotary, each with a distinctly different sound.

Anyone wishing to transport those tricky still-sought-after sounds of the Seventies screaming and kicking into the convenience of present- day DAW-based workflow simply owe it to themselves to check out Oberheim SEM V 1.1.6 and Wurlitzer-V 1.0.5 — now better than ever, thanks to those latest updates!

Oberheim SEM V and Wurlitzer-V can each be bought from the Arturia online store (http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/buy/online-shop.html) as software downloads for €99.00 EUR/$99.00 USD or as boxed versions for €119.00 EUR/$129.00 USD.

Existing Oberheim SEM V and Wurlitzer-V users can download the latest updates for free from here: http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/downloads/updates.html

Peavey VYPYR VIP Series Now Available

Administrator — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:00:01 +0000

Peavey Vypyr® VIP Series Variable Instrument Performance™ Amplifiers Shipping Now

Peavey’s most advanced and awarded line of modeling amplifiers are now available.

May 15, 2013, Meridian, MS – Industry innovators Peavey Electronics announce their next generation line of modeling amplifiers, the Vypyr® VIP series, are now shipping. As the world’s first Variable Instrument Performance™ amplifiers, the Vypyr VIP series brings an entirely new level of technological sophistication and tonal versatility to the world of amp modeling. Peavey introduced the series at the 2013 NAMM Show, where it earned the NAMM Best In Show “Gotta Stock It” award among its numerous accolades.

Although an incredible electric guitar amplifier, the Vypyr VIP series are the world’s first amplifiers that contain Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Acoustic guitar amplifier models. With Peavey’s Variable Instrument Input, a single amp can provide amplification for all three instrument types.

Not only are players able to switch from an electric amp, to a bass amp, to an acoustic amp, but they also have the ability to access instrument models as well – another Peavey first!

With the Vypyr VIP series, players can access realistic instrument simulations, allowing them to manipulate the sound of their electric guitar to mimic an acoustic guitar, a bass, a 12-string guitar, and more.

Using the combination of a powerful 32-bit, floating-point SHARC® processor and patented TransTube® analog circuitry, the Vypyr VIP series contains innovative technology to create the most diverse and best sounding modeling amplifiers available. The Vypyr VIPs feature new acoustically ported semi-closed back enclosures, which create an extremely full sound. Guitarists also have access to over 70 amp, instrument, stompbox models and rack style effects, allowing for endless creative options and a completely new range of tonal possibilities.

In order to easily view all parameters at a glance, the Vypyr VIP series includes Peavey’s WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) interface. The WYSIWYG interface allows the user to be able to identify the proper position of the encoders from preset to preset. In addition, one control can be used for multiple functions.

Vypyr’s recording capabilities, edit software, and store presets are easily accessible via the new USB bi-directional data and audio port. The Vypyr VIP series also includes a MIDI port for use with Sanpera® foot controllers.

The Vypyr VIP series consists of three combos: the 20-Watt VIP 1, the 40-Watt VIP 2, and the 100-Watt VIP 3. Peavey’s PowerSponge™ variable power enables players to adjust the power output to suit any playing situation. The Vypyr VIP also contains convenient features like a built-in chromatic tuner, on-board looper with Sanpera pedal control, studio quality headphone out, and much more.

Find out more about the Vypryr VIP series, Peavey’s most technologically advanced line of pro amplifiers, at Peavey.com

Vypyr VIP Series Features:

Vypyr® VIP 1

● 20 watts RMS

● Acoustic guitar simulation

● Bass guitar simulation

● Acoustically ported semi-closed back

● Patented TransTube technology

● 22 amp accessible effects

● 36 on board amp models

● 6 bass amp models

● 6 acoustic amp models

● Enhanced chromatic tuner

● On-board looper – activated with optional Sanpera I or II

● WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) LED indicator controls

● Amp accessible real time dual parameter controls

● Amp accessible global reverb and delay

● Bi-directional USB – Data – Midi – Audio record out

● Direct to looper record aux/MP3/CD input

● Studio quality headphone out

● Up to 4 effects simultaneously

Vypyr® VIP 2

● 40 watts RMS

● One 12” custom voiced heavy duty Blue Marvel speaker

● Patented TransTube technology

● Acoustically ported semi-closed back

● Instrument models including Acoustic guitar simulators, 12 String guitar model, 7 String model, Baritone Model, Resonator model, Bass guitar models, and more.

● Enhanced chromatic tuner

● 12 amp accessible stompbox models plus delay reverb and wah (with optional Sanpera)

● 36 on board amp models

● 6 bass amp models

● 6 acoustic amp models

● 25 total on-board amp accessible effects

● On-board looper (with optional Sanpera I or II)

● WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) LED indicator controls

● Amp accessible real time dual parameter controls

● Amp accessible global reverb and delay

● Tap Tempo

● Bi-directional USB – Data – Midi – Audio record out

● Studio quality headphone out

● Direct to looper record aux/MP3/CD input

● Up to 5 effects simultaneously (with optional Sanpera I or II)

Vypyr® VIP 3

● 100 watts RMS

● One 12” custom voiced heavy duty Blue Marvel speaker

● Patented TransTube technology

● PowerSponge 100 Watt to 1 Watt variable power control

● 112 acoustically ported semi-closed back

● Over 400 amp accessible presets

● LCD Display for quick preset, model and effect selection

● Instrument models including Acoustic guitar simulators, 12 String guitar model, Mandolin model, 7 String model, Baritone Model, Resonator model, Bass guitar models, and more.

● Enhanced chromatic tuner

● 12 amp accessible stompbox models plus delay reverb and wah (with optional Sanpera)

● 36 on board amp models

● 6 bass amp models

● 6 acoustic amp models

● 25 total on-board amp accessible effects

● WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) LED indicator controls

● On-board looper (with optional Sanpera I or II)

● Amp accessible real time dual parameter controls

● Amp accessible global reverb and delay

● Tap Tempo

● Bi-directional USB – Data – Midi – Audio record out

● Studio quality headphone out

● Direct to looper record aux/MP3/CD input

● Up to 5 effects simultaneously (with optional Sanpera I or II)

Industry firsts:

● Variable instrument input (Electric, bass, or acoustic guitar)

● Instrument models

● Acoustic amp models

● Bass amp models

Summer NAMM: Eastman Guitars to feature acoustic & electrics guitars – booth #1512

Administrator — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:22 +0000

EASTMAN GUITARS & MANDOLINS TO FEATURE
ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRIC GUITARS AT
SUMMER NAMM IN NASHVILLE

EASTMAN GUITARS BOOTH #1512

Pomona, CA – May 15, 2013 – Eastman Guitars & Mandolins will be featuring two acoustic and electric instruments spanning the Eastman guitar line this July at Summer NAMM in Nashville. Instruments include the E20SS slope shoulder acoustic guitar and T486 Thinline semi-hollow body electric. The Eastman Guitars will be located at booth #1512 inside the Music City Center. To download hi-res art and photos, visit the Eastman Guitars FTP: http://www.eastmanmusicdesign.com/namm2013

E10SS Slope Shoulder acoustic
List price: $1,375

A popular choice for flatpicking players and live vocal accompaniment, the E10SS Slope Shoulder is dynamically responsive, from soft picking to hard strumming, creating a full-bodied tone and room-filling sound. The E10SS features a tobacco sunburst solid Adirondack spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides matched with hand-carved scalloped x-bracing. A mahogany neck with Indian rosewood fingerboard featuring dot inlays, a rosewood bridge, and is fitted with chrome-plated Gotoh tuners, bone nut and saddle. D’Addario strings and hardshell case included.

To view a complete list of Traditional Series E10SS Slope Shoulder features, specs, photos and more please visit: www.eastmanguitars.com/e10ss

T486 Thinline Electric
List price: $1,250

A great guitar for rock and roll! The versatile T486 Thinline Electric features a full-size 16’’ body with a deluxe laminate top, back and sides, coupled with versatile dual Seymour Duncan humbucker pickups (Seymour Duncan Jazz at the neck, Seymour Duncan 59 at the bridge) to produce amazing, responsive tone with plenty of tone, attitude and no feedback! The deluxe maple neck with ebony fingerboard features split block inlays. The double Venetian-style cutaway, dual mounted Seymour Duncan humbucking pickup design is controlled by two volume and two tone knobs with a three-way selector switch. Appointments include ivoroid binding, chrome tuners, fixed chrome tunable Gotoh bridge, and chrome stop tailpiece. The T486 is available in sunburst, red and black. D’Addario XL strings and hardshell case included.

To view a complete list of the T486 Thinline Electric features, specs, photos and more please visit: www.eastmanguitars.com/t486

BONZO BASH: LED ZEPPELIN MEMBER’S (WOULD BE) 65TH BIRTHDAY WITH DRUMMERS OF TODAY

Administrator — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:56:21 +0000

TWISTED SISTER, DANZIG, KING’S X Members Confirmed for Revolution event on Friday May 31^st

Amityville NY (May 15, 2013) Brian Thomas Tichy and his partner Joe Sutton have decided to bring their John Bonham celebration, “Bonzo Bash”, to Long Island commemorating the life of rock’s ultimate drummer – the drummer for Led Zeppelin, John Bonham. The show has been booked for Friday May 31st at Revolution 140 Merrick Rd in Amityville to pay tribute to John Henry Bonham on what would have been his 65th birthday.

Since the first epic/never done before Bonzo Bash (“The Groove Remains The Same”) on September 25, 2010, which brought 18 of the world’s best drummers together on one drum kit in West Hollywood, Tichy and Sutton have done a total of five Bonzo Bashes, with each one gaining more momentum and much-deserved attention. With a list that is far too long to include here, it should be noted that 50 drummers and 30 guests have performed over 100 songs through the course of these marathon shows! The last Bonzo Bash, on January 24, the most-talked-about show at the NAMM music convention, sold out and a second night could have been added! 30 drummers played with a total of 52 performers over the course of 5 hours!

Tichy said: “I had this idea back in 2010 when one day it occurred to me that John Bonham and LED ZEPPELIN were the only band I had never stopped listening to for over 30 years. The idea literally came to me in that instant. I was going to go for a backyard party or a kegger in a rehearsal room, but then figured if all these drummers actually get together and make it a “thing,” it should be made available for people to see so I talked to promoter Joe Sutton, a Zep Head himself, who happened to have the exact night on hold at Key Club and that was that!

“The concept is simple: each drummer chooses his or her favorite LED ZEPPELIN song and plays it on an amber acrylic drum kit with house band THE MOBY DICKS. This coming together of the world’s best drummers also brings with it an undeniable, communal spirit that is very hard to find at any other type of rock show. We all have a great time as it’s all about celebrating the amazing drumming of John Bonham and his timeless impact. The energy is thick, the egoless vibes prevail and we all walk away with great memories! I’ve never seen so many smiling faces at a rock show!

“People constantly ask for us to take this juggernaut on the road but in theory, it’s not unlike a river crossing of wildebeests during migration season! But, by going to a city like New York with my home state New Jersey next door and inviting the best drummers in the area, it became apparent that we may be able to pull this off after all!

“So, grab a couple tickets and get dazzled by a great house band and one of the most unique shows you’ll ever see featuring some of the world’s best drummers around!”

Spectacle:

Friday, May 31, Revolution, Amityville, Long Island, New York

Drummers:

* Carmine Appice (drum legend, co-hosting ONLY)

* Michael Cartellone (LYNYRD SKYNYRD, DAMN YANKEES)

* Liberty Devitto (BILLY JOEL)

* Joe Franco (GOOD RATS, TWISTED SISTER, WIDOWMAKER)

* Jerry Gaskill (KING’S X)

* Jojo Mayer (NERVE)

* Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE)

* Jonathan Mover (ARETHA FRANKLIN, JOE SATRIANI)

* A.J. Pero (TWISTED SISTER)

* Van Romaine (STEVE MORSE)

* Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH)

* Matt Starr (ACE FREHLEY, BURNING RAIN)

* Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER, S.U.N.)

* Steven Wolf (ALICIA KEYS, PINK, BRITNEY SPEARS)

Special guests:

* Russell Allen (ADRENALINE MOB, TRED)

* Sass Jordan (S.U.N.)

* Mike Orlando (ADRENALINE MOB, TRED)

***Many more drummers and special guests to be announced!***

THE MOBY DICKS:

* Rob Clores (BLACK CROWES, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS) – Keyboards (East Coast Moby Dick/Special Guest)

* John “JD” DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, C.O.P.) – Bass (East Coast Moby Dick/Special Guest)

* Chas West (BONHAM, LYNCH MOB) – Vocals (Moby Dick)

* Brent Woods (VINCE NEIL, SEBASTIAN BACH, BRENTWOOD FOREST) – Guitar (Moby Dick)

For tickets or more information visit: www.revolutionli.com or call 631-264-7712

For more information on Bonzo Bash, visit: https://www.facebook.com/BonzosBirthdayBash

IK Multimedia announces iKlip 2 and iKlip Studio for iPad mini now available

Administrator — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:54:11 +0000

Now positioning any iPad or iPad mini on stage, in the studio, in the office or at home is easier than ever

May 16, 2013 - IK Multimedia, the leader in mobile music-creation apps and accessories, is shipping the new range of its smart iPad holders for stage, studio, office or home. The new iKlip™ 2 for iPad, and for iPad mini, are enhanced versions of the most popular iPad microphone stand holders for musicians and presenters, while iKlip Studio for iPad mini completes the range of IK’s practical tabletop stands for 7” tablets.

All the new iKlips are made in Italy from durable-but-light thermoplastic, and sport a sleek industrial design. Although the new ergonomically designed iKlip models were created with musicians in mind, they are also perfect for business presentations and speeches; educational, video and camera applications; health or kiosk-type information systems and everyday use in the office, at home or on the road.

Here are the new models:

i Klip 2 is designed to securely hold an iPad 2 (and later) or an iPad mini on a microphone stand or other vertical or horizontal “pole” up to 2.1”/30mm in diameter. It secures to the pole in seconds with a sure-grip tightening system, leaving the threaded end of the stand open for other uses. iKlip 2 features a new ball-joint design that gives it amazing flexibility for infinite multi-angle adjustment and positioning with a simple touch. It can be adjusted both vertically and horizontally to find just the right viewing angle, and can be quickly rotated between portrait and landscape mode. The new iKlip 2 is available in two models: for the regular iPad and for the new iPad mini.

The new iKlip 2 adapters offer the ultimate in safe, secure holding of iPad and iPad mini at the optimum required viewing angle, and they are perfect for hands-free viewing and use with any type of apps and accessories, leaving all the iPad buttons and ports free from obstructions.

iKlip 2 applications are countless, and range from holding iPads for musicians on stage to teleprompter-style presentations on boardroom podiums; from securing the iPad anywhere for video and camera applications to mounting it as a multimedia display; from keeping the iPad on hand for order taking or form entry to using it in health care environments, as well as a multitude of other uses.

iKlip Studio for iPad mini is a new tabletop stand that follows in the footsteps of the iKlip Studio for iPad, a tabletop multi-angle holder for iPad and other 10” tablets. It offers the same great features and design, including an easily adjustable viewing angle, support for portrait or landscape mode, and the ability to fold up flat for total mobility. iKlip Studio for iPad mini can also hold other 7″ tablets such as the Kindle Fire, Galaxy Tab, and Nook, plus it can host a device with or without a case or protective cover.

iKlip Studio for iPad mini offers 8 viewing angle options in 10° increments: from a near vertical orientation to near horizontal, making it the perfect companion for any flat-surface application. It provides quick and easy set-up in seconds, and features non-slip feet that prevent unwanted movement of the device — securely holding it in place even when used with the most rigorous tap-intensive apps such as those used in music making or gaming.

iKlip Studio for iPad mini folds flat and fits easily in briefcases, carrying bags, backpacks and gig bags. With the line of IK microphones and apps like iRig MIC, iRig MIC Cast and iRig Recorder, any tablet can become an audio-capture-and-editing suite for podcasts, classroom lectures, boardroom meetings and presentations. When used with a wireless Bluetooth keyboard, the iKlip Studio for iPad mini is the perfect mobile workstation for tight spaces like airplane seats, crowded cafes, restaurants, lecture halls and library kiosks.

Pricing and Availability

The iKlip 2 for iPad and iKlip 2 for iPad mini are available now at electronic and music retailers around the world, and are both priced at $39.99 / €29.99 MSRP (excluding taxes). The iKlip Studio for iPad mini is priced at $29.99 / €24.99 MSRP (excluding taxes).

For more information, please visit:

www.ikmultimedia.com/iklip

To watch a video for iKlip 2

Killswitch Engage Summer Tour

Administrator — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:51:45 +0000

TICKETS + INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE FOR FIRST NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR IN SUPPORT OF DISARM THE DESCENT

SUPPORT ACTS INCLUDE MISS MAY I, DARKEST HOUR, THE WORD ALIVE AND AFFIANCE

(New York, NY): Grammy-nominated, Massachusetts-based hard rockers Killswitch Engage –singer Jesse Leach, guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, bassist Mike D’Antonio, guitarist Joel Stroetzel and drummer Justin Foley- are about to embark on their first headline tour of North America in support of their new album Disarm the Descent.

With As I Lay Dying unable to participate, Killswitch Engage will now be joined on the tour by Miss May I, Darkest Hour, The Word Alive and Affiance.

Note: The Word Alive won’t hop on the tour until the Orlando date. They will not appear at the Guelph date, either.

TOUR DATES:

May 30 Oklahoma City | Diamond Ballroom

May 31 Austin, TX | Stubbs BBQ

June 1 Houston, TX | | House of Blues

June 3 Orlando, FL | House of Blues

June 4 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution

June 6 Richmond, VA | The National

June 7 Syracuse, NY | F Shed at The Market
June 8 Hampton Beach, NH | Hampton Beach Casino

June 9 Philadelphia, PA | Trocadero

June 11 New York, NY | Best Buy Theater

June 12 Silver Spring, MD | Fillmore

June 14 Montebello, QC | Montebello Marina/D-Tox Rockfest

June 15 Guelph, ONT | Guelph Concert Theater

June 16 Grand Rapids, MI | Intersection

June 17 Cincinnati, OH | Bogarts

June 18 Sauget, IL | Pops

June 20 Denver, CO | Summit

June 21 Salt Lake City, UT | Salt Air

June 22 Las Vegas, NV | House of Blues

June 23   Phoenix, AZ | Marquee
June 25   San Francisco, CA | Regency Grand
June 27   Vancouver, BC | Commodore

June 28 Spokane, WA | Knitting Factory

June 29 Billings, MT | Shrine Auditorium

July 1 Fargo, ND | The Venue

July 2 Omaha, NE | Sokol Auditorium

July 3 Wichita, KS | Cottilion

July 5 Milwaukee, WI | Rave

July 6 Cleveland, OH | House of Blues

July 7 Detroit, MI | Crofoot

July 8 Joliet, IL | Mojoes

Watch the video for first single “In Due Time” here.

Animoog, the award-winning Synthesizer app from Moog is Now Available for the BlackBerry Z10

Administrator — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:50:27 +0000

ASHEVILLE, NC – May 16, 2013 – At BlackBerry Live this week, Moog Music announced the release of Animoog®, it’s award-winning app for the BlackBerry® Z10™ smartphone. Animoog, previously only available on iOS®, is Moog’s first music creation tool for the BlackBerry® platform.

The Animoog app for BlackBerry 10 was unveiled earlier this week and will continue to be showcased throughout BlackBerry’s annual enthusiast, developer and partner conference in Orlando, FL. From May 16^th through May 23^rd (the date that would be Bob Moog’s 79^th birthday), Animoog will be available on the BlackBerry® World™ storefront for the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone at an introductory price of $.99. After this promotional period ends, Animoog will return to its regular price of $9.99.

“We are very excited about the release of Animoog on the BlackBerry 10 platform and about our relationship with BlackBerry,” said Mike Adams, President and CEO of Moog Music, Inc. “BlackBerry has long been the choice for business professionals who in many cases are in creative fields. Now, for the first time, we can offer a high performance music creation tool to artists and synthesizer enthusiasts that prefer BlackBerry,” said Adams.

“Moog is a long time iconic brand in the music industry and their synthesizers are used by major artists worldwide,” said Martyn Mallick, VP of Global Alliances and Business Development at BlackBerry. “We are thrilled to have Animoog available on the BlackBerry 10 platform”.

Moog Music is driven by a company culture that lives at the intersection of technology and music. This culture is celebrated annually at Moogfest, its multi-day festival in honor of the innovative spirit of its founder, Bob Moog who was inducted into the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame last week. Moog’s early adoption of the BlackBerry 10 platform is in line with this pioneering philosophy.

“This project is the beginning of a collaboration with BlackBerry’s innovative user experience team and an exploration of new means for creative expression with handheld devices. It is always our intention to create better tools for artists and this relationship allows us to investigate exciting future possibilities,” said Emmy Parker, Moog’s Senior Brand Manager.

Links:

•    Video: http://www.moogmusic.com/sight-and-sound/product_demo/animoog-blackberry
•    Animoog on BlackBerry World:
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/28277801
• Animoog product page: http://www.moogmusic.com/animoogbb
• Moog Music website: http://www.moogmusic.com/
•   Moog Music on Twitter: https://twitter.com/moogmusicinc
•   Moog Music on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/MoogMusicInc/

Live at 35 is back: Taylor Guitars and Southwest Airlines Announces The Travelin’ Taylor Tour

Administrator — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:32:50 +0000

DALLAS-May 13, 2013-Southwest Airlines’ Live at 35™ concert series has returned with the Travelin’ Taylor Tour, a series of six inflight shows featuring current and rising stars spanning multiple musical genres who play Taylor Guitars. During this unique inflight experience, each featured musician will play a custom , Southwest-themed, GS Mini guitar, a travel-sized guitar known for its impressive big sound and comfortable, play-anywhere size. Each of the six custom guitars will be given away in a sweepstakes that begins today, and eligible participants can enter through June 14, only onsouthwest.com/taylortour.

The Travelin’ Taylor Tour artists, in order of appearance are Parmalee, The Farm, Vintage Trouble,Good Old War, Taylor Hicks, and Easton Corbin.

For years, Southwest Airlines has innovated the skies by finding unique ways to surprise and delight its Customers. Each musician will board Southwest flights across the United States on separate days, performing at least two songs Live at 35™ (35,000 feet, that is), beginning with Parmalee on May 13. The tour will conclude with Easton Corbin on May 30. The artwork for Southwest’s custom guitar was designed by a Southwest Airlines Employee, and the guitar itself was constructed by Taylor Guitars. Click the image below to see how the custom GS Minis were crafted at one of Taylor’s Factory and hear the company’s Master Builder, Andy Powers, elucidate on what craftsmanship and quality mean to this top-selling guitar manufacturer.

BIG STAR The Story Of Rock’s Forgotten Band

Administrator — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:30:12 +0000

BIG STAR

The Story Of Rock’s Forgotten Band

JAWBONE

ISBN: 978-1-908279-36-1

Pictures: 20 b&w

US Price: $19.95

UK Price: £14.95

Pub Date: June 20th 2013

“We’ve sort of flirted with greatness,” R.E.M.’s Peter Buck admitted. “But we’ve yet to make a record as good as Big Star’s Third.”

Although Big Star were together for less than four years and had little commercial success, the influence of their three original albums – #1 Record, Radio City, and Third– continues to grow. Big Star bucked all the musical trends of the ’70s. In an era of glam and prog rock they wrote catchy, radio-friendly power-pop tunes that remain influential today. Artists as diverse as Primal Scream, R.E.M., The Bangles, The Posies, Teenage Fanclub, Jeff Buckley, and Wilco have spoken about the Big Star legacy.

In the decade since the original version of this book was published, Big Star have made a belated fourth album, In Space, and released an acclaimed four-disc retrospective,Keep An Eye On The Sky. The band have also lost two original members, an influential producer, and the photographer of their iconic logo. But interest in the group is as high as ever in the 21st century, with new bands such as Yo La Tengo and Hot Chip – and even pop superstar Katy Perry – carrying the flame.

Now fully updated, and drawing on firsthand interviews with the band, family members, friends, and the major players at Ardent Records, this is the definitive history of rock’s forgotten band.

Rob Jovanovic is the author of numerous books on such diverse subjects as Pavement and Kate Bush, Beck and George Michael, R.E.M. and The Kinks. His books have been published in ten countries and in nine different languages. He is also a contributor to magazines including Mojo and Uncut. He lives just outside Nottingham with his wife and two young children.

The Big Star movie Nothing Can Hurt Me is screening this summer and the accompanying soundtrack featuring alternate mixes is available on Omnivore. Jawbone’s superb book will arrive at just the right time when the music of Alec, Jody, Andy and Chris will once again ring out.

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Schertler introduces the Basik acoustic pickup system – Eastman Guitars booth #1512

Administrator — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:27:11 +0000

Pomona, CA – May 13, 2013 – Schertler has introduced the Basik acoustic pickup system as the ideal compliment to any acoustic instrument from guitars to mandolins, banjos to ukuleles. This new unobtrusive, compact, universal surface mount system allows players to easily apply and remove from to a variety of different acoustic instruments, for a high precision response resulting in an accurate natural sound and acoustic tone. The Schertler Basik will be featured at the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville at the Eastman Guitars booth #1512.

With the Schertler Basik ($199.99), the easily applied contact microphone can be plugged directly into any amplifier through the phantom power adapter box supplied with a 1.5V AA battery. Simply affix the microphone to the recommended placement area for the desired instrument, plug in and play. Its user-friendliness and cost-effectiveness make the Basik the ideal acoustic pick-up for beginners, students or semi-professional musicians.

Since its foundation in the early 1980s, Schertler has embarked on a passionate endeavor of research aiming to achieve the highest levels of fidelity in the reproduction of acoustic stringed instruments. Today, the Schertler brand is a standard for live performance, broadcast and recording applications and proudly lists some of the world’s leading orchestras, ensembles and solo artists as ambassadors.

For more information visit: http://www.schertler.com/homepage_schertler/basik-en.html

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