Pro Audio: M-Audio Opens Benelux Office
August 31, 2007
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Pro Audio: M-Audio Opens Benelux Office
New distribution model facilitates closer interaction with resellers and customers
Los Angeles, CA, August 30, 2007 — M-Audio®, a leading provider of creative tools for musicians, is set to change the current distribution model in the Benelux and start a new business venture to work more closely with its valued resellers and customers. As part of this new initiative, M-Audio has joined forces with sister company Digidesign to maximize existing resources and infrastructure.
Starting September 3rd, 2007, M-Audio Benelux sales will be managed from the current Digidesign Benelux office at 1216 CH Hilversum, Netherlands. Digidesign Territory manager Manager Sander van der Reijken will assume overall responsibility for both M-Audio and Digidesign sales operations for the Benelux, and will be joined by Roger Bisschops as the new Benelux M-Audio Sales Manager.
“The ability to coordinate all activities for M-Audio and Digidesign from one location brings us many opportunities from which our resellers and end users will benefit,” states Sander van der Reijken. “Having Roger Bisschops join us from Synthax Benelux to manage the M-Audio sales is very important. His previous business experience gained from managing other brands such as RME will ensure we have the best possible start to the business.”
“This new organization will allow us to improve our service and market coverage for the whole of the Benelux territory for both M-Audio and Digidesign products,” says Ken Dewar, European Sales Manager for M-Audio. “The brands will retain their individual character and strengths while the new expanded sales structure will enable us to better focus on growing the business for both product groups.”
M-Audio, a business unit of Avid Technology, Inc, is a leading provider of creative tools for computer-centric musicians and audio professionals. Founded in 1988, the company currently has independent offices in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France and Japan.
About M-Audio
M-Audio, a part of Avid Technology, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative tools for today’s computer musicians and audio professionals. Founded on the belief that cost should never stand in the way of creativity, the company’s products deliver the latest production and performance technology at accessible price points. M-Audio has received numerous industry accolades, including Music Trades’ “Company of the Year” and “Fastest Growing Company” distinctions. The company’s award-winning and comprehensive product line includes PCI-, FireWire- and USB-based audio interfaces; USB/MIDI keyboard controllers, stage pianos, microphones and preamps, reference monitors; and DJ tools. M-Audio was acquired by Avid Technology Inc. in August 2004 and is now part of the Avid audio division along with Digidesign and Sibelius.
About Digidesign
Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc., is the world’s leading manufacturer of digital audio production systems and the winner of the 2001 Technical Grammy® Award and 2003 Academy Award® of Merit (Oscar® statuette) for the design, development, and implementation of the Pro Tools digital audio workstation. Digidesign provides the professional music, film, video, multimedia, and radio broadcast industries with tools for digital recording, MIDI sequencing, editing, signal processing, and surround mixing. Digidesign products are marketed in more than 40 countries worldwide through a distribution network of value-added dealers, distributors, and OEM relationships. M-Audio, a leading provider of creative tools for computer-centric musicians and audio professionals, and Sibelius Software, the market leader in software for writing, teaching, and publishing music, are business units of Digidesign. For more information, visit www.digidesign.com.
Who’ll Be A Celebrity Rap Superstar TV Show?
August 31, 2007
Who’ll Be A Celebrity Rap Superstar TV Show?
We give eight lucky celebs the chance to compete in an exciting winner-takes-all rap battle! Do they have the skills to become a respected MC? Watch the live premiere tonight at 10 p.m. ET to find out!
PRO AUDIO: ROLAND SHIPS THE EDIROL M-16DX
August 31, 2007
PRO AUDIO: ROLAND SHIPS THE EDIROL M-16DX
–New Mixer, New Cable, New Freedom–
Los Angeles, CA, August 30, 2007—Roland is proud to announce the
company is now shipping the new EDIROL M-16DX Digital Mixer. Together
with powerful effects onboard, an intelligent Room Acoustic Control
function, and loads of digital and analog connectivity, the M-16DX
signals a new era in digital mixing. With the release of an optional
23 ft/7 meter cable (model name: DXC-7), Roland adds portable
convenience to the sweet mix of this new mixer’s features.
EDIROL product manager Michael Barrett relates, “The optional DXC-7
allows users to move the console away from the processor to give them
the flexibility to control the mix from a convenient location, away
from the many cables that may be plugged into the I/O processor.
Anyone wishing to streamline their studio, or chase the sweet spot
with mixer in hand, can benefit from this simple option. Live bands,
keyboard players, drummers, project studio engineers, audio/video
production facilities, and more will appreciate the convenience and
the many features that this full digital mixer offers.”
The M-16DX contains a powerful 24-bit/96kHz digital signal processing
engine that provides a transparent, noiseless mixing foundation.
Experience the power of accurate, detailed digital mixing, at a price
you can afford.
The M-16DX is a new-generation mixer comprising two modules: the Mix
Controller for your desktop, and the I/O Module, which can be mounted
in a rack. Together, these two components provide a wide assortment
of connection and processing features, while leaving your desktop
uncluttered.
A full-featured DSP effects processor is built into the M-16DX, with
insert effects (Power Compressor, Vocal/Narration Enhancers, and
Voice Change), spatial effects (Echo, Space Echo, and multi-format
Reverb), and mastering tools (Noise Suppressor, Enhancer, and
Multiband Compressor-Limiter). In addition, each channel strip is
equipped with Low-Cut Filter, 3-Band Sweepable EQ, Pan, Aux 1&2,
Select, Solo/Mute, and Level controls. Onboard Scene memories, that
only a digital mixer can offer, allow for instant recall of channel
and effect parameters, USB switch, and the dual 16-band graphic EQ
settings.
In a portable mixing first, the M-16DX features a high-contrast,
backlit LCD that lets you to see the effects in operation, as well a
spectrum analysis of your mix! Also onboard is the intelligent Room
Acoustic Control function, which automatically analyzes and
compensates for the frequency response of your studio. It’s fast,
easy, and effective.
Digital and analog connectivity — it’s all here, and more. Channels
1–4 contain quality mic preamps with phantom power; channels 1 and 2
also offer Hi-Z switches for directly connecting guitar and bass.
Channels 11 and 12 provide direct digital input via S/PDIF optical or
coaxial connections. And most impressively, the USB 2.0 port allows
the mixer to work as a powerful 18-in/2-out 24-bit/96kHz audio
interface for computer recording. That’s right….Eighteen discrete
audio channels (16 inputs + Main Mix) that can be recorded on
individual tracks within the complimentary Cakewalk SONARL LE
recording software (included at no cost to customer) or to most any
DAW software of your choice. Macintosh and Windows operating systems
fully supported.
AT THE GATES - “SLAUGHTER OF THE SOUL” FEATURED ON SOUNDTRACK TO ‘TONY HAWK’S PROVING GROUND’ FOR XBOX
August 31, 2007
AT THE GATES - “SLAUGHTER OF THE SOUL” FEATURED ON SOUNDTRACK TO ‘TONY HAWK’S PROVING GROUND’
The title track to one of the most influential metal albums of all time, AT THE GATES’s Slaughter of the Soul will be one of the tracks featured on Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground, the newest title in Activision’s popular Tony Hawk video game franchise.
“Slaughter of the Soul” is a standout among the 50-plus tracks that will provide the inspiration and energy for gamers to develop their own characters and perform the insane skateboard acrobatics that they have grown to love throughout the course of the Tony Hawk franchise.
Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground, featuring AT THE GATES’s “Slaughter of the Soul” will be out this fall on the PS2, PS3, XBOX 360 and Nintendo Wii home consoles as well as the Nintendo DS portable console.
For more information about the game visit http://www.thpgonline.com/.
AT THE GATES is one of the many legendary EARACHE artists featured on METAL: A Headbanger’s Companion. This 6 CD boxed set compiles many of the finest tracks ever released in EARACHE’s 20 year history and serves it in a collectable package. All for $15! That’s the price of 1 CD!
Buy it from the EARACHE U.S. Webstore (http://www.earachestore.com/store/product282.html) Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Headbangers-Companion-Various-Artists/dp/B000Q66HUA/ref=sr_1_1/103-9236491-1751021?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1188495367&sr=1-1) and FYE (http://www.fye.com/Metal–A-Headbanger-s-Companion-Front-Page_stcVVproductId15093239VVcatId455366VVviewprod.htm).
indieEdge: Business of Movie Filmmaking
August 31, 2007
Independent filmmakers tend to focus on the creative phases of the process, mainly pre-production and production. While post-production is much more technical, dedicated producers find a way to get their projects completed. However, the two business bookends of development and distribution tend to elude and mystify.
While development and distribution are on opposite ends of the equation, an intimate link exists between them. The first question an experienced investor will ask is what your plan is for distribution, since that is where their opportunity to recoup their investment comes from. You can bet your bottom dollar that “I’ll submit it to Sundance” is not an answer that will satisfy.
16th Annual Midwest
Filmmakers Summit
October 18-21
Chicago, IL
The Midwest Filmmakers Summit is an opportunity to come together and learn from the independent films the Midwest has produced this year as well as to meet and learn from programmers and buyers from the broader independent film scene. Events include the Friday Indie Expo, The Flyover Zone Short Film Festival, panels, parties, and preview screenings.
http://chi.ifp.org/htdocs/summit.htm
2007 Eerie Horror Fest
October 10-14
Erie Playhouse, Erie, PA
Since its debut in October 2004, the Eerie Horror Film Festival has screened over 150 films and has quickly become one of the most popular and respected events of its kind. Each year the Eerie Horror Film Festival attracts thousands of fans, filmmakers and screenwriters to the city of Erie, Pennsylvania, for a five day celebration of independent cinema, featuring special celebrity guests, screenings, and workshops.
