These updates mainly address an issue with the AAX version and Pro Tools 10.3.5 on Windows, and bring additional fixes and enhancements for each plug-in on both Mac and PC.

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same locations as the previous versions of the plug-ins.

What’s new for most plug-ins:

• Fixed AAX version not showing up in Pro Tools 10.3.5 on Windows.
• Fixed user interface issues in Final Cut Pro X.
• Fixed compare light issues in Pro Tools.
• Fixed MIDI and automation settings that were reset when using undo.
• RTAS: Fixed parameters control with EUCON control surfaces in Pro Tools.
• AAX: Fixed initialization issues on some Pro Tools HD configurations.
• Mac-VST: Fixed window resize issues on Cubase and Nuendo (Mac).
• Mac: Fixed user interface display issues when first opened in Ableton Live 9.
• Mac: Control MIDI settings dialog is now brought back to front when already opened in the background.
• Mac: fixed copy/paste keyboard shortcuts for plug-in registration that did not work in some hosts.

Additional change for Blue Cat’s FreqAnalyst Multi:

• Pushing all parameters to other instances does not push the stereo configuration anymore.

System requirements:

• Intel Mac running Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) or higher.
• PC running Windows XP or higher.

Links:

http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_DPeakMeterPro/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalystMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopeMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_OscilloscopeMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Protector/

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Developed by SPL for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform, the SPL TwinTube Processor Plug-In is an authentic software version of the world-class tube effects processor, adding analog tube warmth, saturation, and harmonic distortion without impacting dynamic range. With two fully independent stages — which can be run together or separately — the SPL TwinTube Plug-In provides a wide-ranging palette of sonic shaping, from smooth and creamy overdrive to deep, growling saturation.

Features:

• Authentic plug-in version of the world-class SPL TwinTube tube effects processor
• Adds analog tube warmth, saturation and harmonic distortion to instruments and vocals
• Boosts presence and spatial imaging without increasing overall dynamic range
• Easy, intuitive interface and simple workflow
• Developed for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform by SPL
• Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Audio Interface

Sonnox Oxford Inflator Plug-In

Developed by Sonnox for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform, the Oxford Inflator does what so many dynamics processors only pretend to do — increase the apparent loudness of a mix or individual tracks without audibly affecting sonic quality or reducing dynamic range.

Features:

• Adds power, presence, and warmth to program material
• Increases perceived loudness of any source, without audibly affecting sonic quality
• Provides virtual headroom, allowing percussive peaks to pass without signal overload
• Direct and band-split modes for maximum flexibility and optimal DSP usage
• Developed for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform by Sonnox
• Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Audio interface

Now available on the UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform via UA’s Online Store, the SPL TwinTube Plug-In sells for $199US and the Sonnox Oxford Inflator sells for $179US. UAD Software v7.0 also includes the new UA-developed Ocean Way Studios Plug-In, available for $349US.

Download UAD Software v7.0 here:  www.uaudio.com/support/uad/70.html

Learn more about SPL TwinTube Plug-In here:  www.uaudio.com/store/special-processing/spl-twin-tube-processor.html

Learn more about Sonnox Inflator Plug-In here:  www.uaudio.com/store/mastering/oxford-inflator.html

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Built upon UA’s proprietary new Dynamic Room Modeling, Ocean Way Studios provides the unique ambience and dispersion properties of various sources in the rooms at Ocean Way, as recorded through a selection of rare vintage microphones that can be dynamically positioned in real time via a simple click-and-drag interface. Ideal mic selections and placements are provided in both Ocean Way Recording’s “Studio A” and “Studio B” — the exact rooms and setups used to record some of the biggest acts of all time.

“Ocean Way Studios is one of the most ambitious projects in UA history,” explains Bill Putnam, Jr., UA founder and CEO. “We’re going far beyond previous convolution technologies to provide the complex interactions between room, source, and microphones — the things that make the acoustics at studios like Ocean Way Recording so special.”

The beautifully balanced, performance-inspiring rooms of Ocean Way Recording have shaped the sound of countless classic records, from Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles to Michael Jackson and Radiohead. The man at the helm of Ocean Way Recording for more than two decades, Allen Sides, provided guidance, sonic tuning — and access to his $250,000 collection of vintage microphones — throughout the Ocean Way Studios design process.

“The Ocean Way Studios plug-in comes as close to pulling up a set of my favorite mics at Ocean Way as I could imagine,” said Allen Sides. “The speed at which I can use this in a mixing configuration is ridiculous, and the results are stunning.”

The new Ocean Way Studios Plug-In is now available on the UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform for $349US via UA’s Online Store as part of UAD Software v7.0. — which also includes the SPL Twintube and Sonnox Inflator Plug-Ins.

Ocean Way Studios Plug-In Features Include:

• Breakthrough acoustic emulations of Ocean Way Recording’s legendary Studio A and Studio B
• Dynamic Room Modeling combines room, microphone, and source models for unprecedented realism
• Incorporates sonic profiles of vintage microphones from Allen Side’s world-renowned collection
• Includes mic bleed and mic proximity effects for stunning accuracy
• Choose from eight instrument / vocal source types with unique dispersion patterns
• Position and blend between three vintage mic pairs (Near / Mid / Far) in real time
• Use in “Reverb” mode, mixing wet and dry signal; or “Re-Mic” mode, replacing your original room and mic sounds altogether
• Preset mic selections, placements and creative direction by Ocean Way’s Allen Sides

Download UAD Software v7.0 here: www.uaudio.com/support/uad/70.html

Learn more about Ocean Way Studios Plug-In here: www.uaudio.com/store/reverbs/ocean-way-studios.html

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Live 9

The latest version of Live features a multitude of innovations and improvements – designed to inspire creative music makers everywhere.

The most important new features at a glance:

• Session automation: In Session View, automation can now be recorded in real time directly within clips.  Automation can move together with clips between Arrangement and Session View.
• Find sounds fast: Live’s new browser puts all instruments, effects, samples, and plug-ins in one easy-to-navigate view.  Drag and drop folders from anywhere on your computer, search as you type and navigate from the keyboard to find everything quickly.
• Discover new sounds: Live comes with a large selection (3,500 in the Suite edition) of production-ready sounds, which were carefully crafted with the help of over 40 artists, sound designers and engineers. All sounds feature Macro controls for fast access to their most meaningful, musical parameters.
• Get your sound right: Live’s studio effects have all been reworked for even better sound and usability. The Glue Compressor is a new effect – an authentic model of a legendary 1980s console bus compressor. EQ Eight has an audition mode for isolating frequencies and an expandable spectrum display. The Gate and Compressor effects feature a Gain Reduction view which shows changes in signal level over time.
• Extract music from samples: Live’s new Harmony, Melody and Drums to MIDI tools extract natural-feeling MIDI directly from the favorite parts of your music collection. You can also sing, tap a rhythm, play any solo instrument, then use Melody or Drums to MIDI to turn your recordings into MIDI clips that you can edit and reuse with any sound.
• Edit the details: Transpose, reverse and stretch MIDI notes or warp clip automation and add curves to automation envelopes. New tools and an improved workflow allow fast and flexible editing of musical ideas.
• Max for Live – now in Suite: The Suite edition of Live 9 comes with Max for Live and its many unique instruments, effects and tools. Max for Live itself includes 24 new devices such as a convolution reverb, new drum synthesizer instruments, MIDI echo as well as reworked versions of classics such as Step Sequencer and Buffer Shuffler 2.

Live 9 pricing and availability:

Live 9 is available immediately at retailers worldwide and at Ableton.comPrices start at USD 99 / EUR 79 (Live 9 Intro download version), USD 449 / EUR 349 (Live 9 Standard download version) and USD 749 / EUR 599 (Live 9 Suite download version).

Upgrades to Live 9 Standard and Live 9 Suite vary in price depending on the Ableton products you already own. More details at: www.ableton.com/shop

More information, including a video tour of Live 9: www.ableton.com/live/new-in-9

Push

Ableton releases Push – the hardware instrument for making songs from scratch.

Push provides direct, hands-on control of melody and harmony, beats, sounds and structure, powered by Ableton Live 9 running on your computer. High-quality, dynamic pads, buttons, encoders and display combined with an innovative workflow allow you to play and compose musical ideas without the need to look at or touch your computer.

The most important features at a glance:

• Play and sequence beats: Push’s 64 velocity- and pressure-sensitive multi-color pads can be used to play, step sequence, and navigate within rhythm patterns – all at the same time. The 11 touch-sensitive endless encoders can control device parameters, adjust velocity, nudge timing and more.
• Play melodies and chords in a new way: Push “folds” a keyboard’s worth of notes into its 64 pads, with different pad colors showing the key center and other notes in the key. This allows you to play in every key using the same finger patterns, move between keys at the touch of a button, and explore new harmonies and phrases.
• Improvise with song structure: Push expands the scope of creation with its unique workflow. Using just a few buttons to trigger clips, overdub notes, move between song materials and variations lets Ableton Live itself become an intuitively playable instrument.
• Move smoothly from creation to arrangement: Push offers both the inspiring instrument to start creating music, and the full-featured software to finish off a track. Everything created with Push is laid out in Ableton Live on your computer – ready for fine-tuning, arrangement and export.
• Includes Ableton Live 9: Push includes Ableton Live 9 Intro and works with any edition of Ableton Live 9 (Intro, Standard, Suite). All the included instruments, effects and sounds, as well as your own libraries, are ready to be played, tweaked, and personalized.

Designed by Ableton, built by Akai Professional: Utilizing Akai Pro’s long-standing expertise in the field of pad controllers, Push features 64 pressure and velocity-sensitive RGB (multi-colored) pads with an adaptive layout and a touch strip with 24 LEDs for pitch bending or navigating through a Drum Rack. The 11 touch-sensitive encoders and LCD display adapt dynamically to control and show active parameters.

Fits inside a backpack alongside a laptop: Push is 370 mm / 14.57 inches wide, 293 mm / 11.54 inches deep and is 46 mm / 1.81 inches in height (including encoders) and weighs 2990g / 6.59 pounds. Backside connections are a USB port, power adaptor input and two assignable footswitch inputs. (Push is USB-powered, the brightness of the display and LEDs can be increased by using the included power supply).

Push pricing and availability:
Push includes a download version of Live 9. Prices start at USD 599 / EUR 499 for Push + Live 9 Intro, USD 849 / EUR 778 for Push + Live 9 Standard, and USD 1099 / EUR 998 for Push +Live 9 Suite.

Bundle upgrade discounts are available for owners of previous versions of Live. Push can be ordered via Ableton.com and at Ableton dealers now. Due to anticipated high demand, waiting periods for delivery of Push units are expected initially.

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Blue Cat’s DP Meter Pro (DPMP) is a unique audio analysis tool that combines very flexible and customizable audio meters with advanced envelope generation and side chaining control capabilities. This new version comes with a completely redesigned user interface and many new features and enhancements: fully customizable meters, crest factor display, levels histograms for precise dynamic range analysis, surround support, a new presets manager, Windows AAX support, multiple display sizes, new MIDI and automation mapping capabilities, and much more (full list below).

The plug-in is available alone or as part of Blue Cat’s Analysis Pack, the company’s flagship audio analysis solution. New customers can purchase both the metering plug-in and its associated bundle with up to 16% off until March 10th. Customers who recently purchased the software (in the past 6 months) will receive the upgrade for free, and others can upgrade to the new version for a small fee. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats (32 and 64-bit).

What’s new in Blue Cat’s DP Meter Pro 4.0?

New Features:

• Instant and average crest factor measurement.
• Peak, RMS and crest factor histograms.
• Control the attack and release shape of the peak envelope.
• Surround support (up to 8 channels).

Brand new fully customizable user interface:

• New look and feel.
• Show/hide what you need.
• Fully customizable meters characteristics (range, headroom, color ranges).
• Control the brightness of meters and graphs.
• Meters and curves can now be frozen.
• New colored statistics display.
• Multiple display sizes.
• Improved readability.
• Animated transitions.

New integrated presets manager:

• Load/save presets from the plug-in’s user interface.
• Organize presets with folders.
• Customize the default preset.
• Exchange presets easily.
• Automation range and response curve can now be customized for each parameter (in and out).
• Automation and MIDI settings (channel, MIDI learn etc.) are now accessible from the main user interface.
• AAX plug-in format is now also supported on Windows (Pro Tools 10.2 required).
• Audio Suite support for the AAX version for offline levels measurements in Pro Tools.

Improvements:

• Increased levels range (120 dB).
• Increased maximum levels value range for overshoot measurement (up to +10dB).
• Peak average precision has been improved.
• Use hold values and crest factor for transformed envelope generation.
• Simplified transformed envelope generation.
• New presets to get started faster.
• Plug-in name has been shortened for a clearer display in mixer view for most host applications.
• The windows installer now automatically detects the most appropriate VST install path.
• License is now shared between plug-ins types (register only once for all formats).
• Improved value display in fine edit window.
• Improved parameters display on control surfaces.
• Optimizations and Performance Improvements:
• Improved parameters precision (now stored as 64-bit).
• More compact presets format (uses less space and loads faster).
• Smaller binaries on Mac (dropped PowerPC support).

Bug Fixes:

• (RTAS) Fixed parameters control with EUCON control surfaces in Pro Tools.
• Fixed user interface issues in Final Cut Pro X.
• Fixed MIDI CC i/o issues with 64-bit VST.
• Fixed user interface display issues in Wavelab on Mac.
• Fixed keyboard stealing issue in Digital Performer 7 on Mac.
• AAX/RTAS on Mac: Fixed audio engine freeze or error issue with Pro Tools on some Mac configurations.

System requirements:

• Intel Mac running Mac OS X Moutain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard (10.6), or Leopard (10.5).
• PC running Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista or XP.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_DPeakMeterPro/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AnalysisPack/

Pricing:
Blue Cat’s DP Meter Pro 4: 49 EUR or $66 (instead of 59 EUR or $79)
Upgrade from Blue Cat’s DP Meter Pro 3: 11 EUR or $15
Blue Cat’s Analysis Pack: 206 EUR or $269 (instead of 229 EUR or $299)

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With the addition of renowned Softube Amp Room plug-ins to the UAD platform, owners of UAD-2 DSP Accelerator hardware now have industry-leading guitar and bass amp modeling at their fingertips. And, when used with the award-winning Apollo Audio Interface, the Softube Amp Room plug-ins allow musicians and producers to jam, write, and record through stunning guitar or bass sounds with near-zero latency.

“We’re delighted to see our very popular Amp Room products finding their way to the UAD platform,” says Softube Product Manager, Niklas Odelholm. “They are a perfect match for Apollo, where you can use Amp Room for directly recording guitar, bass, electric pianos, and other instruments through these world-class amplifiers.”

“It’s extraordinary to have Softube onboard as a UAD Direct Development partner, “ says UA CEO and Founder Bill Putnam, Jr. “The Amp Room plug-ins are truly best-in-class, and will put some very inspiring tools in the hands of UAD and Apollo users.”

Available as part of an upcoming UAD Software release, the following plug-ins and bundles will be available for purchase via UA’s Online Store:
Softube Vintage Amp Room — $199US

With the addition of renowned Softube Amp Room plug-ins to the UAD platform, owners of UAD-2 DSP Accelerator hardware now have industry-leading guitar and bass amp modeling at their fingertips. And, when used with the award-winning Apollo Audio Interface, the Softube Amp Room plug-ins allow musicians and producers to jam, write, and record through stunning guitar or bass sounds with near-zero latency.

“We’re delighted to see our very popular Amp Room products finding their way to the UAD platform,” says Softube Product Manager, Niklas Odelholm. “They are a perfect match for Apollo, where you can use Amp Room for directly recording guitar, bass, electric pianos, and other instruments through these world-class amplifiers.”

“It’s extraordinary to have Softube onboard as a UAD Direct Development partner, “ says UA CEO and Founder Bill Putnam, Jr. “The Amp Room plug-ins are truly best-in-class, and will put some very inspiring tools in the hands of UAD and Apollo users.”

Available as part of an upcoming UAD Software release, the following plug-ins and bundles will be available for purchase via UA’s Online Store:

Softube Vintage Amp Room — $199US

• Three versatile and classic vintage amps from the 1960s
• White amp model delivers classic, distorted rock n’ roll grit
• Brown amp model provides warm clean tones, breaking up at higher volumes
• Green amp model offers chimey-to-distorted tones, plus vibrato/tremolo
• Detailed speaker cabinet modeling with adjustable stereo mic positioning

Softube Metal Amp Room — $149US

• Extreme high gain amplifier model delivers burly, aggressive metal guitar sound
• Two speaker cabinet models with fully adjustable stereo mic positioning
• Fast, program-dependent one-knob noise gate — ideal for palm muting

Softube Bass Amp Room — $149US

• Superior model of a versatile 1970s bass amplifier
• Thick, solid preamp distortion and power amp distortion at extreme settings
• Includes three distinctive speaker cabinets (Classic, Rocker, and Oddbird) with adjustable stereo mic positioning
• Separate DI controls allow for blending of direct vs. amped signal

Softube Amp Room Bundle — $299US

• The ultimate collection of Softube Amp Room plug-ins for UAD-2 and Apollo hardware
• Vintage Amp Room showcases three iconic guitar amps from the 1960s
• Metal Amp Room adds raw, aggressive metal guitar sound to any recording
• Bass Amp Room delivers the dead-on sound of a classic 1970s bass amp

Softube Acoustic Feedback Deluxe — $149US

• True physical modeling of rich, inspiring guitar feedback effect
• Fully responsive to vibrato, bends, slides, and more
• Simple controls for level, tolerance, harmonics and subharmonics

Learn more about the award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform here: www.uaudio.com/uad-plug-ins.html

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The AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ mobile Apps offer models of Hendrix’s actual amps, cabinets and effects, so that anyone can reproduce his tone or tweak it and make it their own. The presets are arranged in discography format, making it easy to dial up the right gear and settings to replicate the guitar sound from virtually any song in his catalog. Use IK’s iRig or iRig STOMP interfaces to get the best spot-on emulations of the Hendrix gear.

The Apps provide two historically accurate amp models: JH Gold (based on Marshall® JTM 45™), “the” amp that Hendrix used almost exclusively from 1968 on, and JH Dual (based on a Fender™ Dual Showman), each with a matching cabinet.

Five effects are included: Uni-V (based on Univox™ Uni-Vibe), Octa-V (based on the Roger Mayer™ Octavia), Fuzz Age (based on the Arbiter® Fuzz Face®), Noise Filter (from AmpliTube), and Wah 46 (based on the Vox™ V846 wah, and free after registration).

In the powerful Song Player window, users can directly purchase Hendrix songs such as “Hey Joe,” “Fire,” “Red House” and many others to play along with. The Song player can also load songs from the user library, or via Wi-Fi and File Sharing; and it provides a Speed Trainer and a vocal-eliminator.

The Apps are equipped with a single-track recorder that can be expanded to 4 or 8 track self-contained studios with mixers and master effects, for the iPhone and iPad Apps respectively.

Pricing and Availability:

AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ for iPhone/iPod touch or iPad are available on the App Store℠ for $14.99 / €13.99. Owners of AmpliTube can obtain the Hendrix models through In-App Purchase after updating to the latest version.

For more information, please visit:
www.ikmultimedia.com/hendrix
www.ikmultimedia.com

About Authentic Hendrix, LLC: Founded by James “Al” Hendrix, and owned and operated by the family of Jimi Hendrix, Authentic Hendrix, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.) exclusively oversee and manage the legendary artist’s internationally recognized copyrights, trademarks, and servicemarks on a worldwide basis. Lead since its inception, by a team of family members personally chosen by Al Hendrix during his tenure as Chairman, the companies today are headed by Jimi’s sister, Janie L. Hendrix, President & CEO. Through their administration of his recordings, songs, name, likeness, and image, these companies oversee Jimi Hendrix’s timeless legacy and continue to license and create products, services, and events that closely mirror Jimi’s unique vision. For more information, visit http://www.jimihendrix.com

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Version 3.0 also includes the 14 most requested plug-ins by users to complement the 26 existing plug-ins of the previous V.I.P. Bundle.

The UPGRADE to V3.0 is FREE of charge for ALL owners and that is something pretty “user friendly” that bears mentioning.

The new plug-ins are:

Octaplexer – Octaver Divider Plug-in
Psycho Ring – An unique Ring Modulator
Stereolizer – Stereo width enlargement
Ob La Wah – The Virtual WAH-WAH Pedal
Electro Q Tone – Extreme EQ when needed
Talking Tone – Talk box and Vocoder
Deluxe Tilt – Tonic Tilting
Ambiosoniq – Improve your Stereo Image
Maxbass – Bass enhancement plug-in
Screamer – Hardcore Screaming Distortion
Liquid Air Q – EQ with presence
Vinylizer – Get that Vinyl Sound
Granulizer – Granular Processing Plug-in
Ls Rotator – Need a great Leslie?

Plug And Mix have been working very closely with their carefully selected developers to create new plug-ins that their customers had requested. Sound quality was the first priority while always keeping in mind the ongoing goal of making the plug-ins as easy to use and efficient as the existing toolset included in the previous V.I.P. Bundle.

Now there are a total of 40 creative audio tools that let professionals and audio enthusiasts take immediate control of their mixes and get superb results without searching through a multitude of parameters.

Until January 31, P&M products will be sold at the promoted price of $39 (MSRP $59) for the individual plug-ins and $299 (MSRP $499) for the full V.I.P. Bundle.

Learn more from the P&M website: http://www.plugandmix.com

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Many P/J setups have pickups that are mismatched sonically – an overly deep neck pickup with puny bridge pickup tone. By way of contrast, the Aguilar AG 4P/J-HC is a well-balanced set that provides a flexible array of tones, whether using each pickup alone or in combination. Now you can get the thunderous lows of the neck pickup or the midrange cut of the bridge – or both – without 60 cycle hum!

Like all Aguilar pickups, the AG 4P/J-HC set is wound in Aguilar’s NYC factory and is a direct replacement for 4-string Fender P-Bass® and Jazz® bridge pickups. The pickups use 42 gauge Formvar wire and Alnico V magnets for the big, dynamic tone that Aguilar pickups are known for.

The AG 4P/J-HC pickups will be available December 1st 2012 and carry a U.S. street price of $185.00.

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U.S. finalist Jeffrey Fajardo drove all the way from his home in Brooklyn, New York, to Austin, Texas, for the competition, a journey of nearly 2,000 miles, after his flight was cancelled due to Super Storm Sandy. Though Fajardo didn’t win, his dedication reflects the passion inspired by the Roland V-Drums World Championship. The big winner of the evening was Patrick Kennedy from the Austin suburb of Manor, Texas, who performed a solo that combined electronica, real-time loops, and a display of groove and fills.

Previously a runner-up in the 2011 U.S. semifinals, Patrick Kennedy will be representing the United States at the V-Drums World Championship 2 in April 2013 during Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. “It was an honor to participate in the V-Drums national competition,” Patrick reflected on the experience afterwards. “I had an amazing time getting to hang out and talk with Thomas Lang and Johnny Rabb, as well as all of the other contestants.” Kennedy won a TD-30KV V-Drums set with a set of REMO custom shell wraps, a complete set of DW hardware, dozens of Pat Kennedy signature sticks from Vic Firth, and a year’s subscription to DRUM! magazine.

Runner-up Phillip “P.J.” Hill of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, performed with a blend of technique and hip musical style. The other talented competitors included Brandon Currie from Marietta, Georgia; DeCarlos Davis from Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Jeffrey Fajardo from Brooklyn, New York; Tony “T.J.” Fisher from Long Beach, California; Casey Glass from Loveland, Colorado; and Reed Hayes from Deltona, Florida.

Roland’s Annual V-Drums World Championship gives drummers around the globe a unique opportunity to explore their musical passion, flexibility and the creative options of electronic percussion. The contestants performed in front of a lively onsite audience of over 250, while a large, worldwide audience watched the live event online as it was broadcast on the Roland U.S. website.

Co-sponsored by DRUM! magazine, Drum Workshop, Remo, and Vic Firth, the national finals was the culmination of more than four months of exciting drumming competitions in the U.S. Beginning with an 11-week online selection process that began in June, nearly 300 drummers submitted video performances that were carefully judged by Roland U.S. staff members. Of the hundreds of submissions, 48 contestants were selected to compete in eight semifinal events in front of live audiences nationwide. These events were held on two consecutive weekends in September, where judges chose the final eight drummers for the national finals.

“Having the contest at this year’s PASIC event was awesome,” said Roland Percussion Product Manager Tim Root, who once again served as the evening’s emcee. “We were able to introduce Roland V-Drums to a whole new group of drummers and percussionists. We were very pleased at the turnout and our partnership with the Percussive Arts Society. By streaming the contest live, we were able to reach a global audience. Now, it’s on to the V-Drums World Championship 2 finals in Europe—go USA!”

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The U.S. looping finalists performed before a live audience and a panel of celebrity judges, including Billy Idol guitarist and Camp Freddy founder Billy Morrison; TAXI founder Michael Laskow; noted keyboardist and Chair of the Keyboard Program at MI Lisa Harriton; and BOSS/Roland guitar product manager Gary Lenaire. The event was also streamed live on the web on GuitarTV.com, with viewers offering real-time comments via Twitter.

Now in its third year, the BOSS Loop Station World Championship provides an opportunity for BOSS loop artists to showcase their musical talents on a global stage. Competitions are held in many different countries around the world, with the national winners going on to compete with each other at the international finals.

The seven U.S. finalists were chosen from hundreds of video submissions received by BOSS during the summer of 2012. Each performed an original composition by singing, playing various instruments, and creating live loops with a BOSS RC-series Loop Station product.

With an eclectic, spirited performance that featured beatboxing, ukulele, sax, flute, nose whistle, singing, and dancing, the Hollywood-based Newman won over the judges to grab the top spot. Second Place honors and $2,000 is BOSS gear went to Belgin Urgusu (aka DJ Berlin) of Baltimore, MD, while Third Place and $1,000 in BOSS gear went to Steven Cantor (aka HeaveN Beatbox) from Alpharetta, GA.

The other finalists included Vox Machina (“Mister Tim” Jones and Matt Murphy) of Longmont, CO; Robert Williamson of Dublin, GA; and Danny Watson of Cincinnati, OH.

In addition to seeing some unique and impressive looping performances, the in-house live audience had the opportunity to participate in a random drawing, with many members winning valuable BOSS and Roland gear throughout the evening.

“All seven contestants were amazing. Now Super Tall Paul Newman is off to the international finals in January 2013,” said Gary Lenaire, BOSS/Roland Guitar Product Manager.

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Blue Cat’s StereoScope Multi is a unique tool that enables the visualization in the stereo field of the audio signal of multiple instances on a single screen, in order to compare them or detect conflicts. Just like for the other plug-ins of now fully refreshed Blue Cat’s Multi Pack bundle, this new version comes with a completely redesigned user interface with improved workflow and readability, as well as many new features and enhancements: a new presets manager, new MIDI and automation mapping capabilities, many new presets, Windows AAX support, multiple display sizes, and much more (details below).

The plug-in is available alone or as part of Blue Cat’s Multi Pack, the company’s multiple tracks audio analysis solution. It can also be found in the Blue Cat’s Analysis Pack bundle that contains the company’s complete collection of audio analysis plug-ins. New customers can purchase both the analysis plug-in and its associated bundles with up to 15% off until the end of the month. Customers who recently purchased the plug-in will receive the upgrade for free, and others can upgrade to the new version for a small fee. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats (32 and 64-bit).

What’s new in Blue Cat’s StereoScope Multi 2.0:

New Features:

• Brand new fully customizable user interface:
• New look and feel.
• Show/hide what you need.
• Curves names can now be displayed on the graph (overlay).
• Single or multiple displays modes.
• Multiple display sizes
• Improved readability.
• Animated transitions.
• All instances can now be forced to synchronize.

New integrated presets manager:

• Load/save presets from the plug-in’s user interface.
• Organize presets with folders.
• Customize the default preset.
• Exchange presets easily.
• Automation range and response curve can now be customized for each parameter.
• Automation and MIDI settings (channel, MIDI learn etc.) are now accessible from the main user interface.
• AAX plug-in format is now also supported on Windows (Pro Tools 10.2 required).

Improvements:

• Improved Graph rulers display when zoomed.
• Routing matrix automatically displayed when opening the plug-in for the first time for easier setup.
• New presets to make setup easier.
• Plug-in name has been shortened for a clearer display in mixer view for most host applications.
• The windows installer now automatically detects the most appropriate VST install path.
• License is now shared between plug-ins types (register only once for all formats).
• Added new presets.
• Improved value display in fine edit window.

Optimizations and Performance Improvements:

• Reduced VST plug-in loading time.
• Improved parameters precision (now stored as 64-bit).
• More compact presets format (uses less space and loads faster).
• Smaller binaries on Mac (dropped PowerPC support).

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed presets-related crashes in Cubase on Mac.
• Fixed user interface display issues in Wavelab on Mac.
• Fixed keyboard stealing issue in Digital Performer 7 on Mac.
• AAX/RTAS on Mac: Fixed audio engine freeze or error issue with Pro Tools on some Mac configurations.

System requirements:

Intel Mac running Mac OS X Moutain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard (10.6), or Leopard (10.5).
PC running Windows 7, Vista or XP.

Links:

http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopeMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_MultiPack/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AnalysisPack/

Pricing:

Blue Cat’s StereoScope Multi 2: 67 EUR or $84 (instead of 79 EUR or $99)
Upgrade from Blue Cat’s StereoScope Multi 1: 12 EUR or $15
Blue Cat’s Analysis Pack: 199 EUR or $260 (instead of 229 EUR or $299)
Blue Cat’s Multi Pack: 134 EUR or $179 (instead of 149 EUR or $199)

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The app’s stunning graphics are native to iPhone 4, iPhone 5,and the new iPod touch, meaning that its display utilizes the full screen size of the new devices, but is also optimized for previous models.

iGrand Piano for iPhone and iPod touch provides the same features, sound quality and piano lineup as the recently released iGrand Piano for iPad. Users get a virtual gallery of pianos including grands, baby grands, uprights, and even specialty pianos. The app includes a collection of 8 pianos, which can be expanded up to 17 via in-app purchase.

The pianos get their incredibly accurate sound from high-definition stereo samples, recorded across multiple velocities. The ultra-low latency sound engine provides a natural feel that allows for expressive and nuanced playing. Additionally iGrand Piano offers very high polyphony (up to 64 notes can be played simultaneously on the latest devices) allowing for the most demanding performances to be played flawlessly.

Each of iGrand Piano’s instruments can be adjusted with any of seven performance parameters. These include Volume, Ambience, Lid (positioning), Brightness, Transpose, Tuning and Release. All of the parameters can be easily assigned to a MIDI controller number for external control. In addition, iGrand Piano supports MIDI program change and Virtual MIDI.

Besides its stunning piano sounds, the app has a built-in recorder, which offers overdubbing; quantizing; and audio file export using file sharing, e-mail and the copy function. Also included is a large audio/visual metronome with a tap tempo function.

The app provides two different views for onscreen playing, but the best playing experience is obtained when using iGrand Piano for iPhone with an external keyboard. IK offers two excellent options in this regard: iRig MIDI lets you connect any MIDI keyboard to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, and control Core MIDI apps; and the new iRig KEYS, an ultra-portable, 37 mini-key controller loaded with performance features, is compatible with Apple’s mobile devices as well as Mac/PC; and is bus powered on both platforms.

Price and Availability

iGrand Piano is available for $19.99/€17.99 from the App Store at: www.itunes.com/appstore.

Purchasers of iGrand Piano get a selection of eight top-quality pianos and can add the other nine through the Piano Expansion Pack available via in-app purchase.

iGrand Piano is also available in a FREE version which comes with two 4-octave, range-limited pianos, and users have the option to add more pianos via in-app purchase.

For more information:

www.igrandpiano.com

www.ikmultimedia.com

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The TD-4KP features a kick pad, a snare pad, three tom pads, and three cymbal pads (crash, ride, and hi-hat). An FD-8 Hi-Hat Controller pedal is included as well. The 7.5-inch snare and tom pads feature a cushioned rubber surface that provides a sensitive, accurate response and natural playing feel.

All the drum and cymbal pads are mounted on a durable, integrated stand that folds into a surprisingly small size for transport and storage. To put the kit back into playing position, the user simply unfolds the stand and pads.

The included TD-4 Percussion Sound Module delivers a wide range of expressive drum and percussion sounds that can be easily edited, allowing players to quickly customize their kits. Ambience effects optimized for drums are included for lively, dynamic performances. The Coach and Quick Rec/Quick Play functions are ideal for effective practice, providing drummers with valuable feedback for rapid improvement.

An optional CB-TDP Carrying Case provides a convenient way to transport and protect the TD-4KP. The custom-designed bag features a shoulder strap and detachable pouches for the FD-8 and a kick pedal, plus handy pockets for a kick beater, drumsticks, and other accessories. Users can also swap out the snare pad with an optional PDX-6/8 for a true mesh head feel and dual-triggering capability.

With its extremely portable fold-away design, great V-Drums sound, and expressive playing feel, the TD-4KP is a perfect fit for a wide range of users, from young students to drum teachers to gigging players. Its versatility and small footprint makes it ideal for many different environments, including bedrooms, apartments, lesson studios, rehearsal spaces, and more.

For more information on the TD-4KP, please visit http://www.rolandus.com/products/details/1257/483.

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Completely self contained, the BK-3 features a 61-note keyboard, a global array of intelligent music and rhythm accompaniments, and a built-in stereo sound system. Master programmers from around the world have created special rhythms for the BK-3, putting a wide range of colorful, authentic music under the user’s fingertips.

The BK-3 is outfitted with a top-level Roland sound engine (compatible with GM2, GS, and XG Lite formats), which provides over 800 great sounds and dozens of drum and percussion kits to choose from. A friendly and intuitive front panel makes navigation easy, with clearly labeled buttons, dedicated controls, and a LCD display.

Users can play a variety of external backing formats via convenient USB memory, including WAV and MP3 audio, SMF, and Roland rhythms (BK, E, G, and VA series). The playback tempo can easily be adjusted with all formats, including audio. A Center Cancel function reduces the volume of vocals in commercial WAV/MP3 audio files, ideal for karaoke singing and minus-one playing. It’s also easy for players to record their performances directly to USB memory.

The BK-3 is compatible with Roland Wireless Connect, which allows users to communicate with an Apple iPhone or iPad over a wireless network via the optional WNA1100-RL Wireless USB Adapter. The free app for iPhone/iPad offers fun and useful integration with the BK-3, including Air Recorder, music sharing on social networks, and a lyrics display for SMF songs (with embedded lyrics) played on the BK-3.

The BK-3 comes in two different finishes: black (BK-3-BK) and white (BK-3-WH).
For more information, please visit http://www.rolandus.com/products/details/1254/459.

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About Roland Corporation:
Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, audio processors, and multimedia products. With more than 40 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow. For more information, visit http://www.RolandUS.com.

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The GR-D V-Guitar Distortion and GR-S V-Guitar Space bring the immense power of GK technology to the familiar guitar stompbox. In combination with a guitar outfitted with a Roland GK pickup, the V-Guitar pedals allow players with traditional setups to enjoy some of the incredible sound potential found in cutting-edge Roland GK products like the GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer and VG-99 V-Guitar System. The pedals also give current GK users all-new additional sounds for their existing rig.

Unlike standard monophonic guitar pickups, the Roland GK pickup senses and isolates each individual string on the instrument, sending them as six discrete signals to a 13-pin jack. When connected to a GK device like a V-Guitar pedal, each string can be processed individually, opening up a universe of sound possibilities that are impossible with a normal 1/4-inch guitar output.

The GR-D V-Guitar Distortion features four bold distortion sounds that are only achieved with GK processing. Included are two new VG Distortion tones, plus Poly Distortion and Synth sounds derived from the VG and GR series. GAIN, COLOR, TONE, LEVEL knobs allow the user to shape the sound, with four memory locations provided for storing custom settings for quick recall from the GK-compatible guitar while performing. A Solo function, accessible with one of the pedal’s two footswitches, boosts the presence of the sound for lead playing.

The GR-S V-Guitar Space features four dynamic, spacious sounds made possible with GK processing: Crystal, Rich Modulation, Slow Pad, and Brilliant Clean. COLOR, TONE, LEVEL knobs are available for sound shaping, with four memory locations for storing custom settings. A Freeze function, accessible with one of the pedal’s two footswitches, continuously holds the current sound for lead backing and impressive sound effects.

The rear panels of the V-Guitar pedals are loaded with connectivity options for integrating with a wide variety of setups. There’s a 13-pin input for connecting a GK-compatible guitar, and mono/stereo output jacks for connecting to pedals, multi-effects, amps, mixing consoles, and more. A G. AMP/LINE switch sets the signal level and output tone to match the connected device.

Dual MIX/GUITAR inputs allow players to connect a standard 1/4-inch guitar output, pedals, or multi-effects and blend them with the GK sound. All sounds are mixed internally and passed to the mono/stereo output.

The 13-pin GK output carries the guitar’s normal pickup signal as well, and it’s sent unprocessed to the V-Guitar pedal’s mono/stereo output. Controls on the GK-compatible guitar allow the player to blend the GK and normal sounds right from their instrument. A dedicated GUITAR OUTPUT jack lets users connect the V-Guitar pedal directly to an effect or amp with no GK processing applied.

Roland’s popular GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster is a perfect fit for the V-Guitar pedals, and there are GK-compatible guitars available from many other manufacturers as well. Roland also offers the GK-3 Divided Pickup, allowing players to easily add GK compatibility to their favorite guitar with no modification.

For more information regarding the GR-D V-Guitar Distortion pedal, please visit
http://www.rolandus.com/products/details/1255/475.

For more information regarding the GR-S V-Guitar Space pedal, please visit
http://www.rolandus.com/products/details/1256/475.

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About Roland Corporation:
Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, audio processors, and multimedia products. With more than 40 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow. For more information, visit http://www.RolandUS.com.

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“Toca’s Freestyle Colorsound Djembes are colorful, fun to play and like all Toca drums, they sound great,” said Victor Filonovich, Director of Product for Toca. “Lightweight, durable and moisture resistant, they are great for a classroom of students or any gathering.”

Freestyle Colorsound Djembes are available at Authorized Toca Percussion Retailers in Blue, Green, Red, Orange, Yellow, Indigo and Violet. Djembes are sold individually (MSRP: $59.00) or in a multi-colored set of seven (MSRP: $385.00).

For more information, visit TocaPercussion.com.

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“The Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor hardware is capable of delivering so much character and color, from subtle to very dramatic. It was important to me that any plug-in emulation provided the same sonic experience,” said Shadow Hills’ Peter Reardon. “Thankfully, the team at Brainworx and Universal Audio have faithfully brought this hardware product to life in the digital world.”

As the go-to compressor on recordings by Muse, Gnarls Barkley, Coldplay, John Mayer, Regina Spektor, and more, the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor features a world-class signal path, controlling music dynamics in two stages — first with an Optical section, then with a Discrete (VCA) section. Both sections can be bypassed, providing a variety of compression sounds (Optical, Discrete, and combined) from a velvet touch to an iron fist.

Like the hardware version, the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor plug-in offers selection of three distinct output transformers (Nickel, Iron, and Steel) — taking the signal from “clean” to “colored” and “dirty” — as if selecting from the output stages of three distinct classic analog consoles.

Whether employed on a vocal chain, drum buss, or on the master fader, the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor’s unique control and character will inspire creativity.

Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Plug-In Features:

• Meticulous emulation of the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor, licensed and endorsed by Peter Reardon
• Created by Brainworx, developed exclusively for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform
• Separate Optical and Discrete (VCA) dynamics sections for two-stage serial dynamics control
• Transformer matrix switches between Nickel, Iron, and Steel output transformers — like selecting between 3 distinct vintage console outputs
• 90Hz sidechain filtering for musical compression of low-frequency program material
• Large, accurate VU meters provide Optical, Discrete, or Output gain views
• Custom presets created by Shadow Hills founder and designer Peter Reardon

Available as part of the upcoming UAD Software v6.3.2 release, scheduled for early November, the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor will be available for $299 US from UA’s Online Store.

Learn more about the award-winning UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform here:
http://www.uaudio.com/uad-plug-ins.html

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“The K-Stereo plug-in gives mastering engineers an easy, organic-sounding solution for excessively small mixes or mixes that need more space and depth — from classical to jazz, rock, or hip-hop,” said Bob Katz. “Because we’re effectively ‘pulling out’ the ambience that’s already in the recording, the results sound much more natural. I’m happy to be working with UA to bring K-Stereo to the UAD platform.”

Designed for critical 2-track mastering or post-production applications, the K-Stereo plug-in offers a “do-no-harm” approach to adding depth and width to busy or narrow-sounding mixes. Using elements of the Haas effect and other psychoacoustic principles, the plug-in transparently enhances existing ambience and early reflections without adding artificial reverb or changing the ratio of center elements to side elements.

Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery Plug-In Features:

• Unique ambience recovery and stereo processing tool, created and patented by famed mastering engineer Bob Katz
• Extracts ambient cues from the source material, naturally adding depth and width to the stereo field
• Perfect for fixing busy or “narrow” mixes at the mastering stage
• 3-band Ambience Filter EQ for further shaping the effect
• Mid/Side gain controls available to adjust the center-to-side balance
• Left/Right Gain controls for final stereo image balancing and leveling
• Custom user presets created by Bob Katz

Available as part of the upcoming UAD Software v6.3.2 release, scheduled for early November, the Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery Plug-In will be available for $199 US via UA’s Online Store.

Learn more about the award-winning UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform here:
http://www.uaudio.com/uad-plug-ins.html

About UAD Powered Plug-Ins
Powered by Universal Audio’s popular UAD-2 DSP Accelerator hardware, UAD Powered Plug-Ins offer the world’s most authentic analog hardware emulations and award-winning audio plug-ins on Mac and PC. UAD plug-ins deliver rich, analog sound quality that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with native recording systems.

About Universal Audio Inc.
Founded in 1958 by recording pioneer Bill Putnam Sr., and refounded in 1999 by Bill Putnam Jr., Universal Audio is best known for its classic, hand-built analog hardware and advanced UAD Digital Signal Processing technology for recording, mixing, and mastering audio. Headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, UA is focused on merging the best of vintage analog and modern digital technology, following its rich recording heritage and motto, “Analog Ears. Digital Minds.” www.uaudio.com

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Live 9

The upgrade to version 9 greatly expands the creative possibilities of Ableton’s popular Live software.

The most important new features at a glance:

• Session automation: In Session View, automation can now be recorded in real time directly within clips. Automation can move together with clips between Arrangement and Session View.
• Find sounds fast: Live’s new browser puts all instruments, effects, samples, and plug-ins in one easy-to-navigate view.  Drag and drop folders from anywhere on your computer, search as you type and navigate from the keyboard to find  everything quickly.
• Discover new sounds: Live comes with a large selection (3,500 in the Suite edition) of production-ready sounds, which were carefully crafted with the help of over 40 artists, sound designers and engineers. All sounds feature Macro controls for fast access to their most meaningful, musical parameters.
• Get your sound right: Live’s studio effects have all been reworked for even better sound and usability. The Glue Compressor is a new effect – an authentic model of a legendary 1980s console bus compressor. EQ Eight has an audition mode for isolating frequencies and an expandable spectrum display. The Gate and Compressor effects feature a Gain Reduction view which shows changes in signal level over time.
• Extract music from samples: Live’s new Harmony, Melody and Drums to MIDI tools extract natural-feeling MIDI directly from the favorite parts of your music collection. You can also sing, tap a rhythm, play any solo instrument, then use Melody or Drums to MIDI to turn your recordings into MIDI clips that you can edit and reuse with any sound.
• Edit the details: Transpose, reverse and stretch MIDI notes or warp clip automation and add curves to automation envelopes. New tools and an improved workflow allow fast and flexible editing of musical ideas.
• Max for Live – now in Suite: The Suite edition of Live 9 comes with Max for Live and its many unique instruments, effects and tools. Max for Live itself includes 24 new devices such as a convolution reverb, new drum synthesizer instruments, MIDI echo as well as reworked versions of classics such as Step Sequencer and Buffer Shuffler 2.

Pricing and Availability
Prices start at USD 99 / EUR 79 (Live 9 Intro download version), USD 449 / EUR 349 (Live 9 Standard download version) and USD 749 / EUR 599 (Live 9 Suite download version).
Upgrades to Live 9 Standard / Live 9 Suite vary in price depending on the Ableton products you already own.

Ableton Live 9 will be available in the first quarter of 2013.

Push

Ableton presents a new hardware instrument designed to solve an old problem: how to make a song from scratch.

Push provides direct, hands-on control of melody and harmony, beats, sounds and structure, powered by Ableton Live running on your computer. High-quality, dynamic pads, buttons, encoders and display combined with an innovative workflow allow you to play and compose musical ideas without the need to look at or touch your computer, and more importantly, without interrupting the musical flow.

The most important features at a glance:

• Play and sequence beats: Push’s 64 velocity- and pressure-sensitive multi-color pads can be used to play, step sequence, and navigate within rhythm patterns – all at the same time. The 11 touch-sensitive endless encoders can control device parameters, adjust velocity, nudge timing and more.
• Play melodies and chords in a new way: Push “folds” a keyboard’s worth of notes into its 64 pads, with different pad colors showing the key center and other notes in the key. This allows you to play in every key using the same finger patterns, move between keys at the touch of a button, and explore new harmonies and phrases.
• Improvise with song structure: Push expands the scope of creation with its unique workflow. Using just a few buttons to trigger clips, overdub notes, move between song materials and variations lets Ableton Live itself become an intuitively playable instrument.
• Move smoothly from creation to arrangement: Push offers both the inspiring instrument to start creating music, and the full-featured software to finish off a track. Everything created with Push is laid out in Ableton Live on your computer – ready for fine-tuning, arrangement and export.
• Includes Ableton Live 9: Push includes Ableton Live 9 Intro and works with any edition of Ableton Live 9 (Intro, Standard, Suite). All the included instruments, effects and sounds, as well as your own libraries, are ready to be played, tweaked, and personalized.
• Designed by Ableton, built by Akai Professional: Utilizing Akai Pro’s long-standing expertise in the field of pad controllers, Push features 64 pressure and velocity-sensitive RGB (multi-colored) pads with an adaptive layout and a touch strip with 24 LEDs for pitch bending or navigating through a Drum Rack. The 11 touch-sensitive encoders and LCD display adapt dynamically to control and show active parameters.
• Fits inside a backpack alongside a laptop: Push is 370 mm / 14.57 inches wide, 293 mm / 11.54 inches deep and is 46 mm / 1.81 inches in height (including encoders) and weighs 2990g / 6.59 pounds. Backside connections are a USB port, power adaptor input and two assignable footswitch inputs. (Push is USB-powered, the brightness of the display and LEDs can be increased by using the included power supply).
• Push cover: An optional steel cover doubles as a sturdy, angled stand for performance.

Pricing and availability
Push will be available in the first quarter of 2013 for USD 599 / EUR 499.
Push includes Ableton Live 9 Intro and works with any edition of Ableton Live 9 (Intro, Standard, Suite).
Bundle upgrade discounts will be available for owners of previous versions of Live.

More details at: www.ableton.com/shop

About Ableton
Ableton makes Live – a unique music creation and performance software – and Push, a hardware instrument for playing and composing with Live. Ableton was founded in 1999 and released the first version of Live in 2001. Since then, the company has received outstanding press, numerous awards and attracted a worldwide community of dedicated musicians, composers and DJs. The company headquarters are in Berlin, with an additional office in Los Angeles. Ableton is run by its original founders and currently has about 140 employees. www.ableton.com

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