From: Heather Schulein
Date: Wed Sep 24, 2003 4:13:37 PM US/Eastern
To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
Subject: MARIAH FLIES WITH SENNHEISER HS 1 HEADSET
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SENNHEISER
1 Enterprise Drive, Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-9190, Fax (860) 434-1759

CONTACTS
Karl Winkler, Director, Marketing Communications
winklerk@sennheiserusa.com, (860) 434-9190
Antoinette Flosi, Publicity
tflosi@aadvert.com, (847) 998-0600


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During her Charmbracelet tour, Mariah Carey, using the Sennheiser HS1
headset with ME105 capsule, performs while descending from the rafters in a
white velvet swing to the piano top where she reclines and continues singing
with absolute vocal clarity and ease.
(PHOTO CREDIT: WireImage)


MARIAH FLIES WITH SENNHEISER HS 1 HEADSET

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Mariah Carey is currently wowing audiences across the
U.S. with her Charmbracelet tour, a Vegas-style musical variety showcase of
the best of the Long Island native's nine albums, many of which contributed
to making her the world's biggest selling female artist of the 90s. Carey's
audio crew chose Sennheiser RF microphone equipment to help bring the diva's
famous five-octave voice to adoring fans with absolute clarity, which
included a new Sennheiser Evolution 500 Series handheld mic and the
Sennheiser HS 1 headset with ME 105 capsule.

Monitor engineer for the "Charmbracelet" tour is Glen Colett, who started in
the business as FOH engineer for Waylon Jennings in 1976 and spent 16 years
mixing monitors for Bryan Adams. Explaining the need for the headset, he
says, "Mariah does a 'fly gag' where she's placed up in a hoist. She comes
down from the ceiling in this little basket and descends on top of the
piano. She sings during the whole sequence."

The Sennheiser headset provides Carey with total freedom of movement thanks
to the HS 1's lightweight brass tube construction that maintains accurate
positioning while keeping her hands free during the ride. The sonically
superior ME 105 cardioid capsule sits atop the headset and maintains
exceptional directivity, isolating Mariah's silky vocals from the other high
volume stage instruments. Collett recalls that he knew the headset
combination was clearly a winner as soon as he heard it. "It came in, we
tried it, and both the front-of-house engineer, Trip Khalaf, and I said,
'Wow, that sounds really nice!'"

With Carey wearing a barely there white mini-dress for the descent on a
white fabric swing, the choice of bodypack transmitter was also crucial.
"We're using the tiny Sennheiser SK 5012 pack, which is awesome," reports
Collett. "It works great with the headset and sounds better than anything
out there. What a great unit."

For the rest of the show, while she's taking the audience on a musical ride
through her hits, old and new, Carey relies on Sennheiser Evolution 500
Wireless Series microphones. "The Evolution SK 500 handheld is paired with a
custom dynamic capsule," explains Collett. "Carey's voice has a wide dynamic
range so we needed the reduced sensitivity of a dynamic capsule to avoid
bleed from other onstage sources during her soft passages. The construction
of the SK 500 handheld transmitter afforded the ability to tune the capsule,
which made the pairing ideal. This combination is just fantastic. It's
working really well. We've got a couple of the mics with the second one
modified for a little more high-end."

The pop princess is joined onstage by a five-piece band and four backing
singers, as well as dancers. "The entire band is on wireless in-ears apart
from her," reports Collett. "Carey is instead ringed by speaker wedges,
which are bolstered by sidefills. All the wireless in-ears are the
Sennheiser's popular Evolution 300 Series."

Collett continues, "Sennheiser RF gives me a lot of frequency options which
really helps out with all the digital TV out there." The transition from
traditional analog to digital television transmission has shrunk the
frequency bandwidth available for the operation of temporary systems such as
wireless audio gear. To enable engineers to plan ahead or troubleshoot
frequencies, Sennheiser now has a comprehensive guide to frequency
allocation across the U.S. on its website.

The Sennheiser Network-supported "Charmbracelet" tour started out in Japan
earlier this year and will end in Europe. "We'll finish this one on November
7th and that'll be it," says Collett, who reveals that he will then likely
be back out on the road with one of his regular accounts, which include
Bette Midler, Paul Simon, and *NSYNC.

Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is the acknowledged
world leader in microphone technology, RF-wireless and infrared sound
transmission, headphone transducer technology, and most recently, in the
development of active noise-cancellation. Sennheiser Electronic Corporation
is the U.S. wholly-owned subsidiary, with headquarters in Old Lyme,
Connecticut.


www.sennheiserusa.com

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______________________________
Heather Schulein
AAdvert International
1920 Waukegan Road, Suite 212
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone (847)998-0600
Fax (847)998-0260
e-mail schulein@aadvert.com

Dan Richards
Digital Pro Sound
The Listening Sessions

From: Heather Schulein
Date: Fri Sep 26, 2003 4:40:06 PM US/Eastern
To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
Subject: NEW@AES: DAKING DEBUTS FET COMPRESSOR II
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AES NEWS!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Toni Flosi, AAdvert International Inc.
Phone (847) 998 0600 o Fax (847) 998 0260 o e-mail tflosi@aadvert.com
FOR SALES:
Brad Lunde, Transamerica Audio Group, Inc.
Phone (702) 365-5155 o Fax (702) 365-5145 o e-mail brad@transaudiogroup.com
FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Geoff Daking, Geoffrey Daking, Inc. Co.
Phone (302) 658-7003 o Fax (801) 340-8218 o geoffdake@aol.com



DAKING DEBUTS FET COMPRESSOR II AT AES 2003 NYC

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Geoffrey Daking & Co., Inc., respected manufacturers
of high-quality mic preamps, EQs and compressors since 1994, announces the
introduction of the FET Compressor II at AES 2003 NYC. The FET Compressor
II, an updated version of the renowned Daking FET Compressor, features a new
internal switch to facilitate active use of the gain makeup pot for console
applications and also to fully bypass in line level rig application. The
unit embodies all discrete transistor circuitry, transformer-balanced
inputs/outputs and Class A amplifiers. Attack times can be set from 250 to
64 milliseconds while the unit's customized Neve 33609 Auto, A-D Compex
Auto, and Fairchild 670 #5 and #6 release settings are faithful to their
vintage namesakes.

Geoff Daking's experience as a recording engineer served him well when he
started a business in 1993 restoring used vintage limiters and compressors.
Citing an abundance of poorly built processors on the market designed more
by bookkeepers than engineers, Daking started building his own high-quality
mic preamp/EQs and compressor/limiters in 1994. To this day he spares little
expense when it comes to the components used in every Daking product.
Everyone knows that discrete amplifiers offer the most headroom, that Class
A circuits eliminate crossover distortion and that the best vintage mic
preamps, compressor/limiters and consoles use only the best input
transformers. So does Daking.

Daking is distributed by the Transamerica Audio Group, Las Vegas.
Transamerica, founded by industry veteran Brad Lunde, has quickly become the
premier U.S. importer/distributor for high-end audio. Success hinges on
Transamerica providing users with technical expertise extending far beyond
the norm. Transamerica AG's product lines include AEA ribbon microphones
(USA), Apex (Belgium), ATC Loudspeakers (UK), Brauner (Germany), Drawmer
(UK), Geoffrey Daking & Co. (USA), George Massenburg Labs (GML) (USA),
Mission Audio (UK) Phoenix Audio (UK) Soundelux (USA), SoundField (UK), and
Z-Systems (USA).

See US AES Booth #857

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______________________________
Heather Schulein
AAdvert International
1920 Waukegan Road, Suite 212
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone (847)998-0600
Fax (847)998-0260
e-mail schulein@aadvert.com

Dan Richards
Digital Pro Sound
The Listening Sessions

From: Heather Schulein
Date: Fri Sep 26, 2003 4:13:42 PM US/Eastern
To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
Subject: NEUMANN COMMEMORATES 75 YEARS WITH M 149 JUBILEE EDITION MIC
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NEUMANN
1 Enterprise Drive, Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-5220, Fax (860) 434-3148
http://www.neumannusa.com

CONTACTS
Karl Winkler, Director, Marketing Communications
winklerk@neumannusa.com, (860) 434-5220
Antoinette Flosi, Publicity
tflosi@aadvert.com, (847) 998-0600



NEUMANN COMMEMORATES 75 YEARS
WITH AN EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM M 149 JUBILEE EDITION MICROPHONE

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT: In celebration of their 75th anniversary, Neumann is
offering the M 149 Jubilee Microphone, an exclusive, Platinum Edition
microphone designed to commemorate more than three generations of
world-class audio innovation and technology. The M 149 Jubilee's finish is
reminiscent of the classic U 47 from the 1950s. While the head grille and
lower part of microphone sport the high-quality platinum finish, the body is
the traditional Neumann nickel finish. With the company's "75 Years" logo
engraved on the front, all microphones bear consecutive serial numbers of
the limited edition of 500.

The microphones are available as a complete mono or stereo set with
high-polish elastic suspensions and vintage power supply units with hammer
finish. They come in a high-quality protective aluminum case that can be
personalized with the owner's name and microphone serial number engraved on
a special metal plate.

"This unique Platinum edition microphone is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to
celebrate the colorful history and heritage of Neumann," says Jeff
Alexander, Sennheiser's director of distributed brands. "While the M 149
Jubilee is certainly a museum-quality keepsake, we hope our customers will
use it as they would any other Neumann. After all, it's the remarkable audio
performance of these mics that truly defines what our company is all about."

Neumann's award winning line of microphones has set the standard in the
industry since 1928. In 1999, Neumann received the prestigious Technical
Grammy(r) for their 70 years of innovation in microphone design and
contribution to the music industry. A continuing commitment to provide
innovative, technically refined products and engineering solutions of proven
quality ensures that Neumann's stature will remain unassailable.

www.neumannusa.com

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______________________________
Heather Schulein
AAdvert International
1920 Waukegan Road, Suite 212
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone (847)998-0600
Fax (847)998-0260
e-mail schulein@aadvert.com

Dan Richards
Digital Pro Sound
The Listening Sessions

From: Heather Schulein
Date: Mon Oct 13, 2003 4:06:16 PM US/Eastern
To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
Subject: NEW GREAT RIVER ELECTRONICS EQ-2NV
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GREAT RIVER ELECTRONICS
3056 E. 65th Street o Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 455-1846 o Fax (651) 455-3224 o www.greatriverelectronics.com

CONTACTS
Antoinette Flosi, Publicity
tflosi@aadvert.com, (847) 998-0600
Dan Kennedy, President
dkennedy@minn.net o (651) 455-1846



THE NEW GREAT RIVER ELECTRONICS EQ-2NV

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: Great River Electronics, well known for it's
line of fully discrete, class 'A', award-winning microphone preamplifiers
proudly announces the release of the long-awaited companion equalizer to the
Mercenary Edition series of products - the EQ-2 NV.

The EQ-2NV equalizer is loosely based on the topology of vintage 1081/1083
models. The newly-designed class A, discrete single-ended amplifiers in the
EQ-2NV bring the musicality and control of the 108x greater clarity and
dynamic range, enabling the user to present a highly musical event, that
live up to the demands of modern digital recording.

The line input is a transformer coupled bridging type, with sensitivity
options ranging from elevated line level (+8dbm) down to keyboard and
semi-pro levels (-20dbm). This will permit the unit to be employed with both
professional level equipment, and in 'semi-professional' applications. The
input gain flexibility can also be employed to gain a new texture to the
tones produced, with an added aggression should the user so desire.

The equalizer is specifically designed to work with our NV series microphone
amplifiers' patch loop, for significantly greater headroom at one end, a
lower overall noise floor, and overall greater musicality. When connected
via the MP-2NV's patchpoint, the mic and DI inputs are fully functional, as
well as the level control, metering and "big iron" of the MP-2NV's output
amplifier. The equalizer also has a discrete class A balanced output stage,
which allows it to function as a complete stand-alone device. It is
available in single or dual channel models.

For additional information, please contact us at: Great River Electronics,
3056 E 65th St., Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55076, (651) 455-1846, or
www.greatriverelectronics.com.
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______________________________
Heather Schulein
AAdvert International
1920 Waukegan Road, Suite 212
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone (847)998-0600
Fax (847)998-0260
e-mail schulein@aadvert.com

Dan Richards
Digital Pro Sound
The Listening Sessions

From: Heather Schulein
Date: Mon Oct 27, 2003 5:35:55 PM US/Eastern
To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
Subject: SENNHEISER TO DISTRIBUTE TL AUDIO
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HHB/DISTRIBUTED BY SENNHEISER USA
1 Enterprise Drive, Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-9190, Fax (860) 434-1759, www.sennheiserusa.com

CONTACTS
Antoinette Flosi, Publicity
tflosi@aadvert.com, (847) 998-0600
Jeff Alexander, Director of Distributed Brands - Sennheiser USA
jalexander@sennheiserusa.com, (860) 434-9190



SENNHEISER TO DISTRIBUTE TL AUDIO

LETCHWORTH, ENGLAND: Beginning October 1, 2003, Sennheiser Electronic
Corporation (SEC) will handle distribution of TL Audio's range of tube
(valve) mixing consoles and dynamics processors in the USA, Mexico, Central
America, South America and the Caribbean. A reseller of restored vintage
mixing consoles, the UK manufacturer has been producing high-end analog
equipment employing hybrid tube and solid state circuitry since 1990.

TL Audio produces several ranges of tube-based outboard processors and
mixing consoles, including the Classic and lower-cost Ivory Series. The
Ivory series of preamps, equalizers and dynamics processors has recently
been refined in the Ivory 2 range. The entry-level Fatman Series, introduced
in 2000, combines user control with 15 carefully chosen preset compression
settings, accommodating a wide range of applications.

TL Audio's initial console design, the PM-1 portable ENG mixer, which is
still available, has since been joined by the small format M-3 valve
consoles of the Classic range and the award-winning medium and large format
VTC (Valve Technology Console). The M-3 'Tubetracker' console provides eight
channels of VTC quality in a small format package and is ideal as a DAW
front end.

Noted Tony Larking, managing director of TL Audio, "Finding an organization
like Sennheiser to distribute our products is a real asset. Having our
products supported by their personnel and dealers can only result in a
win-win situation for our customers."

Sennheiser Electronic Corporation's president, John Falcone, based at the
Company's headquarters in Old Lyme, Connecticut, said, "TL Audio has quickly
established a well deserved reputation as a manufacturer of professional
quality and affordable analog products making it a great fit for SECs
distributed brands roster. The line gives our dealers an exciting array of
tube equipment that complements our existing lines."

TL Audio is distributed exclusively in the USA, Mexico, Central America,
South America and the Caribbean by Sennheiser Electronic Corporation. It
joins a list of distinguished audio brands that Sennheiser distributes
including Neumann Microphones, Innova SON digital consoles, Chevin Research
Amplifiers, Turbosound Loudspeakers, and HHB Professional Audio Products.

www.sennheiserusa.com

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______________________________
Heather Schulein
AAdvert International
1920 Waukegan Road, Suite 212
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone (847)998-0600
Fax (847)998-0260
e-mail schulein@aadvert.com

Dan Richards
Digital Pro Sound
The Listening Sessions

Dear friends and customers,
 
a happy 2004 to all of you and thank you for all your support in 2003. I hope with our new production place in Kansas the waiting time on our products will be cut down. We are nearly all moved, the final trip to Kansas is scheduled for the end of this month. I will keep you posted.
 
Please check out our newest web-page update
Historic Electron Tubes
http://www.tab-funkenwerk.com/Tubes%20and%20use.html

and their usage in the Next Generation V & U Modules
http://www.tab-funkenwerk.com/U73.html

 
and
U73s… The Next Generation

 

Best regards,
 
Oliver Archut
http://www.tab-funkenwerk.com
 
 
 
 
 
 

Dan Richards
The Listening Sessions
The Project Studio Handbook

From: Christine Wilhelmy
Date: Thu Jan 15, 2004 9:50:49 AM US/Eastern
To: info@emagic.de
Subject: NAMM press releases


Apple Streamlines Professional Audio Product Line
Introduces Logic Pro 6 & Logic Express 6

NAMM 2004, Anaheim, California—January 15, 2004—Apple® today streamlined its award-winning, professional audio production software line by announcing Logic® Pro 6 for professional musicians and Logic Express 6 for students and educators. Used by over 200,000 musicians worldwide, Logic is the industry-leading audio production software for professional musicians, audio engineers, producers and film composers. Logic Pro 6 consolidates 12 pre-existing, groundbreaking products into one comprehensive package for just $999 (US). Logic Express 6 provides a basic set of professional tools to allow students and educators to compose and produce music with sophisticated results at an affordable price of $299 (US).

“Logic has set the standard for professional music production with its comprehensive set of tools, including sample-accurate software instruments, non-destructive real-time editing and sophisticated DSP effects and mastering,” said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice president of Applications Marketing. “Until today, a lot of the power and flexibility of the Logic product line came from additional plug-ins and add-ons. Now, these are all included in Logic Pro 6 at one affordable price.”

Logic Pro 6 includes Logic Platinum, the award-winning audio recording and sequencer application, and the entire line of 53 audio DSP plug-ins and professional-quality software instruments. Logic Pro 6 is a recording studio in a box with everything professional musicians and audio engineers need to compose, record, edit and mix their music, including professional software instruments, multitrack recorders, mixing desks and sound effect processors. Logic Pro 6 also includes the ability to create 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, support for up to 128 audio tracks, virtually unlimited input channels and a sample rate of up to 192k.

“I’ve used Logic products for everything from producing scores for the London Symphony Orchestra to demoing songs for the Rolling Stones. It’s been my main means of musical expression for over a decade,” said Matt Clifford, professional musician, composer and producer. “With Logic Pro 6, musicians can now instantly add a comprehensive set of powerful software tools to their set up at a fraction of the cost.”

Based on Logic Pro 6, Logic Express 6 is a computer music production application designed to fit the needs of students and educators with a basic set of professional tools to compose and produce music with sophisticated results. Logic Express 6 features powerful audio production tools, including over 28 effect plug-ins and sample-based software instruments. Logic Express 6 also includes support for up to 48 audio tracks, 12 input channels and a sample rate of up to 96k. Since everything learned in Logic Express 6 is directly transferable to Logic Pro 6, Logic Express 6 offers a smooth migration path to high-end audio production.

“Apple has always provided a great platform for education, and Logic Express 6 brings a great new educational tool for musicians,” said David Mash, vice president of Information Technology for Berklee College of Music. “Logic Express 6 will become an essential part of the toolset many music students use because it offers everything an aspiring musician needs to create their songs like a pro—from the first idea through the recording and arrangement to the final mix.”

Logic Pro 6 and Logic Express 6 are part of Apple’s complete line of music creation tools that address the needs of consumers, students, educators, creative pros and professional musicians alike. At the entry level, Apple’s new GarageBand™ music application turns a Mac® into a professional-quality musical instrument and recording studio. Jam Pack, an add-on music content package for GarageBand, expands the user’s creative options by providing additional loops, software instruments, effects presets and guitar amps. Designed specifically for videographers and motion graphics professionals, Apple’s Soundtrack music production tool provides creative pros with more than 4,000 professionally-recorded audio loops and sound effects to create professional-quality soundtracks, now available at an even more affordable price of just $199 (US).

Pricing & Availability
Logic Pro 6 and Logic Express 6 will be available in March through Authorized Apple Resellers for a suggested retail price of $999 (US) and $299 (US) respectively. Logic Pro 6 requires Mac OS® X, version 10.2 or higher, Mac OS 9.1 or higher, a Macintosh® computer with a 300 MHz or faster PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor, 256MB of RAM and 350MB of available disk space for installation. Logic Express 6 requires Mac OS X, version 10.2 or higher, Mac OS 9.1 or higher, a Macintosh computer with a 250 MHz or faster PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor, 128MB of RAM and 100MB of available disk space for installation. More information on Logic Pro 6 and Logic Express 6 can be found at www.apple.com/software/pro/logic .

GarageBand will be available on January 16, as part of iLife® ‘04, for a suggested retail price of $49 (US) through the Apple Store® ( www.apple.com ), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The iLife ‘04 applications, which include GarageBand, will also be included with all new Macs. An iLife Up-To-Date upgrade package is available to all customers who purchased a new Mac on or after January 6 that does not include iLife ‘04. The iLife Up-To-Date package is available for a shipping and handling fee of $19.95 (US). Jam Pack will be available on January 16 for a suggested retail price of $99 (US) at the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and through Apple Authorized Resellers. Full system requirements and more information on GarageBand and Jam Pack can be found at www.apple.com/ilife/garageband .

Soundtrack is available through The Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $199 (US). Full system requirements and more information on Soundtrack can be found at www.apple.com/soundtrack .

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings.

Press Contacts:
Cameron Craig
Apple
(408) 974-6281
cam@apple.com

Christine Wilhelmy
Apple
(408) 974-9730
cwilhelmy@apple.com

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple's PR website ( www.apple.com/pr/ ), or call Apple's Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac, Mac OS, Logic, GarageBand, iLife and Apple Store are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.


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Apple Previews Next Generation Pro Audio Technology
Demonstration Includes Innovative New Software Instruments & Support for Enhanced Apple Loops

NAMM 2004, Anaheim, California—January 15, 2004—Apple® today previewed its next generation professional audio technology that will be incorporated into future versions of Apple’s award-winning Logic® audio production software. New innovative software instruments demonstrated include Sculpture, a new component-modeling based synthesizer, and UltraBeat, a deep and rich percussion synthesizer that provides multiple synthesis techniques for generating every type of electronic or acoustic drum sound imaginable. Apple also demonstrated Guitar Amp, a new full-featured guitar amplifier simulator, and support for enhanced Apple Loops, the powerful open-standard file format for real-time matching of audio loops and sound effects.

“The next generation of Logic will bring a new level of sophistication to computer-based music production,” said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice president of Applications Marketing. “With Sculpture and UltraBeat, Logic users will have the ability to create more dynamic and expressive sounds than ever before, and with support for enhanced Apple Loops, they’ll have the convenience and flexibility of loop composition combined with the power of a world-class sequencer.”

Sculpture, a new component-modeling based synthesizer, enables users to generate a broad palette of expressive and highly animated sounds. Sculpture uses sophisticated algorithms to simulate the behavioral characteristics of a vibrating string or bar and provides users with the ability to manipulate real world parameters such as the string’s material, its environment and how and where it is vibrated. The resulting sounds are more dynamic and expressive than those generated by more traditional methods of synthesis. Extensive modulation features, resonant body control, the unique capabilities of the Morph Pad, and numerous other parameters, provide the adventurous with endless options for adding life and unique character to their sonic creations.

UltraBeat is a deep, rich percussion synthesizer utilizing several types of synthesis including FM, subtractive, sample-based and component modeling. UltraBeat consists of up to 25 independently modifiable drum voices and includes an integrated step sequencer. UltraBeat caters to the producers of electronic dance music covering everything from the analog 808 or 909 to wired percussive sounds. UltraBeat offers a wide variety of possible sounds and detailed control over dynamic timbre changes, an aspect many existing electronic drum modules neglect.

Sculpture and UltraBeat significantly broaden the selection of sounds and integrated rhythms a Logic Pro user has to create with and will join the impressive list of award-winning software instruments included with Logic Pro, such as the EVP88 Electric piano, EVB3 Organ, EVD6 Clavinet or the industry leading EXS24mkII sampler.

Guitar Amp, a new full-featured guitar amplifier simulator, recreates the sounds of the best known guitar amplifiers by providing impeccably developed amp emulations along with parameters for configuring all other details that make up signature amplifier sounds. These audio details include speaker cabinet selection, microphone type and placement, as well as EQ type and settings. The resulting simulations are incredibly true to life and infinitely playable.

Future versions of Logic Pro will also include support for enhanced Apple Loops, the powerful open-standard file format for real-time matching of audio loops and sound effects. The Apple Loops format offers richer information than standard audio files, so users can quickly find a loop by instrument, genre or mood. Future versions of Logic Pro will be able to import MIDI performance and channel strip configuration data contained in the new software instrument form of Apple Loops. These special files can be used either as audio loops or software instrument MIDI loops, providing unprecedented flexibility for loop-based composition. With Apple Loops support, future versions of Logic Pro will easily import projects from GarageBand™, Apple’s recently announced, new music application that turns the Mac® into a complete recording studio allowing users to play, record and create amazing music using a remarkably simple interface.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings.

Press Contacts:
Cameron Craig
Apple
(408) 974-6281
cam@apple.com

Christine Wilhelmy
Apple
(408) 974-9730
cwilhelmy@apple.com

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple's PR website ( www.apple.com/pr/ ), or call Apple's Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac, Mac OS, Logic and GarageBand are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Dan Richards
The Listening Sessions
The Project Studio Handbook

BATON ROUGE, La. (Feb. 27, 2004) -- PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc. is shipping the new AD192 Digital Option Card for its Eureka Pro Recording Channel. With a AD192 card, the Eureka Pro Recording Channel gains high-quality digital output capabilities, including Word Clock I/O, AES and S/PDIF outputs, 24-bit word length and sample rates of 44.1k, 48k, 96k and 192k.

The AD192 supports both Professional and Consumer digital formats for additional flexibility. A balanced TRS line input (right input) is also included, so that only one AD192 is needed for using two Eurekas in dual mono or stereo applications. The AD192's suggested retail price is $249.95.

The Eureka Pro Recording Channel's features include microphone input impedance selection, tube simulation, variable compressor and three-band parametric EQ.

For more information, go to www.presonus.com.

(Mar. 08, 2004) -- Bias has released Peak 4.1, which the company previously announced back in January. The new version includes Roxio Jam and SFX Machine LT. It's available now for Mac OS X.
Peak is an audio editing and mastering suite. The new 4.1 version includes Roxio Jam and SFX Machine LT. Peak itself includes ImpulseVerb, a convolution-based reverb with more than 250 MB of sampled room environments; Harmonic Rotate; Vbox multi-effects matrix; Sqweez compressor/limiter; Freq 4 band paragraphic EQ; 25 additional VST effects; and support for Audio Units. With SFX Machine LT, the software adds 21 new presets, such as Multi-Vox 3, RoboTalk, BackwardsFragment 5, Jimi Echo, Triggered Wah+Dist and others. The software can also save to the Jam Image format for burning with Jam.

Peak 4.1 sells for $499, with upgrades starting at $149. (Those who purchased Peak 4 after Jan. 1 are eligible for a free update.) For more information, visit http://www.bias-inc.com.