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Monday, November 28, 2011
Slate Digital Cyber Monday Sale 50% off
Slate Digital is having a Cyber Monday Sale. All their plugins are 50% off,
I blogged about their VCC collection in an earlier post.
They also have the excellent drum replacement plugin Trigger,
and the FX-G Virtual Mastering Processor.
All plugins can be purchased online at SlateDigital's webstore.
Kontrol Surface 1974 | KS-1974 multi-touch MIDI control surface
The KS-1974 is a new multi-touch, fully customizable Midi control surface from SmithsonMartin.
"Connect the KS-1974 to your laptop, desktop or any computer to transform them into a powerful and comfortable 22 inch surface with 4 simultaneous touch points. This is perfect for your studio or live performances. KS-1974 is a state-of-the-art DJ, VJ, and Studio Production tool. KS-1974 is the perfect size for any DJ booth or studio desk.
KS-1974 is the newest product from SmithsonMartin, winners of the 2011 DJ Mag Tech Awards: “Most Innovative Product”. Emulator for Traktor and Emulator Modular come bundled with the KS-1974.
Emulator Modular includes a complete set of objects so you can completely custom design your own multi-touch interface with buttons, sliders, circular knobs, jog wheels and even your own custom graphics."
Available January 2012. Price TBA.
Read more about the KS-1974 at SmithsonMartin.com
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Waves Cyber Weekend Sale up to 70% off
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Don't miss a great opportunity to add to your Waves plugins arsenal with their Cyber Weekend Sale. Up to 70% off on some of their most popular plugins. Don't hesitate the sale ends Nov. 28th.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Sound Radix' SurferEQ - Pitch Tracking Equalizer
Sound Radix has released the SurferEQ, a new equalizer that automatically tracks the pitch of the signal and adjusts the eq frequencies accordingly. If this works as described it will make it much easier to do corrective and surgical enhancement of sounds. A standard equalizer can currently do this only by manually selecting the frequencies and automating the eq changes that's needed. I can see using this extensively on vocals.
From the website:
SurferEQ tracks the pitch of the instrument or a vocal track and can change the EQ frequency accordingly in real-time, making it possible for the first time to naturally control the fundamental frequencies or harmonics of a track. Just set any of the EQ bands to a desired harmonic and watch SurferEQ move with the track, staying always relevant to the music.
For over a year, we've meticulously developed an accurate, real-time pitch detection engine with virtually no octave errors. There's no need for endless parameters tweaking. It just works.
When developing our original analog-behaving asymmetric EQ algorithms (No cookbook EQ here!), we've made every effort to preserve the size and energy of the original recording. SurferEQ sounds natural even when it is pushed to its extremes. In addition to the HP, LP, shelf and bell shaped filters, we've developed a unique four mode harmonic filter. It takes on a whole new life when it moves with the pitch and makes it possible to achieve new sounds as never heard before.
Features
- Pitch-Tracking Equalizer
- Original Assymetric EQ Algorithms
- Innovative Harmonic Filter
- 64 Bit Internal Processing
Here's an introductory video of the SurferEQ:
Introductory price is $129. Download a demo (RTAS/VST/AU) here.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
25GB Gobbler accounts FREE for 1-year. Tell Your Friends & Win $1000!
Gobbler is set to be the new standard in "Cloud" data management. They recently announced major changes to their service and free 25GB accounts to all those who sign up by Dec 7th. with prizes including $1000 in cash to the person who gives the most referrals.
Read my previous post on Gobbler here.
From the website:
Beginning December 7th, all new users will get 5GB of storage and transfer (instead of the current 25GB). We are giving you a heads up, because now would be the time to tell get your friends to join.
There are two good reasons:
1) They will start with 25GB of glorious storage and transfer.
2) They will qualify for a free year of Gobbler AND our lifetime discount for anyone who joins Gobbler before Dec 7 (see this letter from Chris K for the Grandfathering details).
"On Feb 1 2013 when the free year is up your will be grandfathered in at our lowest price of $7.95 per month for life no matter how many gigs of storage your have earned between now and Feb 1 2013."
If you were ever to tell your friends about something you think is great and would be of value to them, now is the time. There won’t be a deal like this again.
Oh yeah, did we mention that we are giving away $1000 cash to the top referrer between now and Dec 7?
Signup at http://www.gobbler.com/i/YcXPWC
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sting to Release Album as iPad App
Sting is releasing his new album as an iPad app. The app itself is free and will give access to footage and music spanning his 25 year career (the songs are purchased on iTunes). I would also do an iPhone and Android app. Many music lovers listen to their favorite artists on their smartphones. Have you seen some of the latest Verizon commercials?
From Mashable's website:
"Bassist and singer-songwriter Sting might be onto something with his latest album, which will be released not as digital files, but as a complete iPad app. The singer's new Sting 25 app celebrating his storied 25-year career will be a comprehensive package of photos, lyrics, interviews and concert footage, and of course, the music itself. This is Sting's idea of what comes next after the CD, and he says "I'm looking for different ways get music to people … and the app is the new model." And, iPad apps are harder to steal. Could this be a trend?..."
From the iTunes page:
"Sting 25 explores the life, music and activism of one of the world’s most influential musicians. With unparalleled access to seminal performances, rare photos, and personal stories, this comprehensive appumentary depicts the past 25 years of Sting’s career as a renowned musician and humanitarian.
Discover the evolution of Sting’s solo career, the influences that have shaped his music, and his ongoing efforts as a global citizen and activist. The many facets of his career come to life in this appumentary through handwritten lyrics and journal entries, rare and intimate photos, in-depth interviews, and a variety of live concert footage, including EXCLUSIVE, all-star performances from his Sixtieth Birthday Celebration at the Beacon Theatre.
• Exclusive concert footage and behind-the-scenes access from Sting’s Sixtieth Birthday Celebration to benefit the Robin Hood Foundation, at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, featuring performances by: Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Rufus Wainwright, Herbie Hancock, and Branford Marsalis.
• Using dual-screen AirPlay, experience these performances wirelessly on your television while exploring additional content on your iPad.
• Discover hours of concert footage, exclusive interviews, photos, music videos, and more in ten chronological chapters.
• Learn about the inspirations, collaborations, and charitable endeavors that have shaped Sting’s 25 year solo career.
• Interact with Sting’s signature instruments through 360˚ views and high definition zoom images.
• Listen to Sting’s albums from your iPad's library while browsing the app – you can also sample songs from each of his solo albums and purchase directly from the iTunes Store.
Sting 25 is generously supported by Chevrolet, with access provided by American Express, designed and developed by @radical.media."
Download the app here.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Amy Winehouse - Our Day Will Come: Amy Winehouse Tribute
This is the official video released by Island/Universal Records of Amy's "Our Day Will Come" produced by Salaam Remi. The video is comprised of footage showing Amy at different points in her life and career. The song was originally done for her first album "Frank" but was never used. Salaam decided to do additional production with a nice reggae/rocksteady twist and this is the outcome.
I mixed the song at Metropolis Studios in London and when it was played for her family, manager and label president, everyone agreed the song had to be included on "Lioness: Hidden Treasures".
The song was originally sung by Ruby and The Romantics (a #1 hit in 1963) and was written by Bob Hilliard and Mort Garson.
Amy Winehouse - Lioness: Hidden Treasures debuts on Dec 5 and can be pre-ordered on iTunes
Proceeds from the album goes towards the Amy Winehouse Foundation (AWF) which was set up in Amy's memory to help young people in need.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Pensado's Place: #45 - Wyzard
In the 45th episode of Pensado's Place, Dave and Herb are joined by bass legend and producer and songwriter Wyzard. Wyzard is best known for his work with Mother's Finest, touring and recording with Stevie Nicks, and being one of Prince's biggest influences. For more info on Wyzard, visit his myspace page here: http://www.myspace.com/wyzard1.
Wyzard shares his tips on recording Bass, and provides a few licks of his own for viewers in a live ITL segment, as well as answers a few viewer questions.
Last but not least, Pensado's Place has teamed up with Vintage King to give away a Neve 1073LB 500 Series mic pre! To enter the contest simply go to here: http://www.thisweekin.promojam.com/neve and share on facebook to enter. For more information on the Neve 1073LB, click here:http://www.vintageking.com/Neve-1073LB
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Amy Winehouse Finished Writing Songs for Third LP, Planned Jazz Album With ?uestlove
Billboard has posted an article which speaks on the fact that Amy had plans to do an alternative album but sadly passed away before the album became a reality. While working on the current album Salaam and I spoke about the project and the song "Halftime" featuring Amy on vocals and guitar, Salaam on bass, ?uestlove on drums and James Poyser on keys gives you an idea of what the project might have sounded like.
Here are some excerpts from the article:
"Amy Winehouse had written all the songs that were to appear on her third album. She even picked out song titles."
"Music producer Salaam Remi said the soul singer, who died over the summer, was not rushing to release that new material, instead planning to drop a jazz album first with a "supergroup" including ?uestlove of the Roots. ?uestlove did make the new album, though. He appears on the track "Half Time."" (one of my favorites on the album. I really enjoyed mixing the song. Salaam, ?uestlove and James Poyser did impeccable work on it.)
Remi, who worked on the singer's two albums, "Frank" and "Back to Black," produced most of the upcoming CD, saying Winehouse was a perfectionist when it came to composing music.
"She was taking her time with it, and at the end of the day all of her songs are somewhat autobiographical, so she had to live through something, then get out of it and then look back at it to be able to write about it," he said.
"Remi has produced for the Fuguees, Nas, Jazmine Sullivan and Nelly Furtado. He produced the song "Block Party" from TLC member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Winehouse sought him out after hearing the track. Remi says that Winehouse usually wrote songs while playing the guitar and that the new album sounds just as good as her critically acclaimed predecessors."
Read the entire article here.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Sterling Audio Ocean Way Series ST6050 FET Microphone
Sterling Audio in colloboration with "legendary engineer/producer and multiple GRAMMY® recipient Allen Sides", has designed the Sterling Audio Ocean Way Series ST6050 FET Microphone. Knowing Allen Sides' reputation the ST6050 should be a stellar performer in the current crop of microphones.
From the website:
"The ST6050 was inspired by Ocean Way’s expansive collection of microphones, all with exceptional sound quality and unique sonic characteristics that span many decades and musical eras. By combining classic capsule and FET design with modern manufacturing techniques, the ST6050 yields stunning clarity with a rich, warm, open sound and a silky top end that exquisitely captures vocals and acoustic instruments."
"The capsule on the ST6050 is one inch in diameter, eight microns thick and gold-sputtered, built with traditional machining and exceptionally tight manufacturing tolerances. Each is hand-assembled and tested."
"The ST6050 has a robust transformer design with side-by-side windings that yield an even low-frequency response while maintaining openness and top-end air. The chassis consists of a chrome-plated, woven-brass grill with steel head frame, plus a heavy brass body with chrome plated closing ring. The ST6050 microphone package includes a SM-7 shock mount, attractive wood storage case and windscreen."
SPECIFICATIONS:
Capsule
1” diameter, 8 micron thick, gold-sputtered capsule. Traditional machining and exceptionally tight manufacturing tolerances for individual parts. Hand-assembly and testing of final capsule
FET Preamp
Select modernization of traditional FET design for exceptional consistency. Extremely tight component tolerances. Optimized PCB ground planes improve grounding and increase RFI/EMI rejection. Requires 48V phantom power
Select modernization of traditional FET design for exceptional consistency. Extremely tight component tolerances. Optimized PCB ground planes improve grounding and increase RFI/EMI rejection. Requires 48V phantom power
Transformer
Robust transformer design with side-by-side windings yield even low frequency response while maintaining openness and top-end air.
Robust transformer design with side-by-side windings yield even low frequency response while maintaining openness and top-end air.
Chassis
Chrome plated, woven-brass grill with steel head frame. Heavy brass body with chrome plated closing ring
Chrome plated, woven-brass grill with steel head frame. Heavy brass body with chrome plated closing ring
Includes
SM-7 shock mount, Windscreen, Wooden storage case.
Available January 2012.
ST6050 MSRP $1699.99 but you can pre-order for $999 at GC-Pro.
SM-7 shock mount, Windscreen, Wooden storage case.
ST6050 MSRP $1699.99 but you can pre-order for $999 at GC-Pro.
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