Kemper GmbH/ Recklinghausen – March 15th, 2012 (ictw) - Kemper GmbH today announced that the Kemper Profiling Amplifier is available in stores worldwide. Nominated in two categories for the prestigious MIPA press award (www.mipa-award.de), the KPA is already highly accepted in the guitar player and producer communities worldwide.

The Kemper Profiling Ampilifier represents a radical new approach to guitar sound. For decades the electric guitar has been tightly dependent on tube amplifiers as the only solution for getting “that sound”.  This combination is a glorious one, but also very difficult to handle. Getting constant results for practice, studio and touring situations has been and is a challenge for generations of guitar players. But now with the advent of the Kemper Profiling Amplifier for the first time in history it is possible to design a very personal, individual sound that caters to and reflects the players personality and than capture this very sound with the (patent pend.) Kemper Profiling Technology into the digital domain.

The proof of this concept has been demonstrated on numerous occasions already and Kemper Amps are very happy about the fact that the Kemper Profiling Amplifier is available to guitar players world wide now: http://kemper-amps.com/page/render/lang/en/p/177/do/Dealers_and_Distributors.html

Also noteworthy is that a number of records are currently produced with the help of the Kemper Profiling Amplifier. Sean Beavan, producer and mixer of such legendary acts like No Doubt or Marilyn Manson amongst others shares his experiences with the Kemper Profiling Amplifier.  Video available at: http://youtu.be/tmsFLGtZSaQ

Kemper Profiling Amplifier Factory Profile Set:
The Kemper Profiling Amplifier does not come empty. It features around 200 pre installed profiles based on the following amplifiers and cabinets:

65 Amps London,
 Ampeg Reverbrocket 2,
 Ampeg VT-40,
BadCat Tone Cat, 
Bogner Ecstasy,
 Custom Audio Electronics OD-100, Diezel Einstein,
 Egnater Rebel 20, 
Engl Ritchie Blackmore Signature, Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb,
 Fender 65 Princeton,
 Fender Bassman 50,
 Fender Bassman Blackface, Fender Twin Reverb,
 Fender Vibro Champ,
 Framus Cobra,
Fuchs ODS 30,
 Gibson Goldtone, 
Groove Tubes Soul-o 75,
 Hughes & Kettner,
 Lee Jackson XLS-1000,
 Marshall JMP 1974,
 Marshall JCM 25/50,
 Marshall JCM 800,
 Marshall JCM 2000,
Marshall JTM 45,
 Marshall Super Bass 100, Marshall TLS 60,
Matchless Chieftain, Matchless HC-30, 
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, Mesa Boogie Mark IV, Mesa Boogie Roadking, Orange Rockerverb 50, Reinhardt Mini-Me, Roland JC-120,
Silvertone 1481, 
Silvertone Twin Twelve 1484, Soldano Hot Rod 50 Plus, Soldano SLO100, 
Steavens Poundcake,
Tech21 Sansamp,
 Traynor Custom Valve 40, Tube Thomsen,
 Valve Train 416,
 Vox AC 30

The list of profiled cabinets includes:

65 Amps London 2*12 w/ Alnico Blue Avatar, 2*12 w/ Celestion Alnico Blue Avatar, 2*12 w/ Celestion Vintage 30's, Bogner 4*12, Fender 2*12,
Fuchs 1*12 w/ Celestion Anniversary 65’s,
Fuchs 1*12 w/ Celestion G12-T,
Generic 2*12 w/ Celestion G12-T 75s,
Marshall 4*12 w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, Matchless 2*12 w/ Celestion G12-H 25s,
Mesa Boogie 4*12 w/ Black Shadows,
Orange PPC 412C 4*12 w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, Silvertone 2*12 w/Jensens,
Steavens Poundcake 4*12,
Valve Train 2*12 w/ Eminence Wizards

All product names and company names are (registered) brand names or trademarks of each respective holders, and Kemper GmbH is not associated or affiliated with them. These product names are used solely for purpose of identifying the specific products that were used during profiling.

Availability: The Kemper Profiling Amp is available in stores world wide for Euro 1450,- or USD 1980,-

Further Information: www.kemper-amps.com

Berlin, March 12th, 2012 – Native Instruments today released an update to the KONTAKT-based instrument GEORGE DUKE SOUL TREASURES. To mark this update, the price of the product has been reduced by a dramatic 50% for one week only. From March 12th to March 19th 2012, the instrument is available for $59.50 / 49,50 EUR / 4800 ¥, exclusively at the NI Online Shop. Owners of the original GEORGE DUKE SOUL TREASURES will receive a newsletter with a link to the free update.

The update focuses on enhanced time-stretching, made possible by recent updates to the KONTAKT 5 engine. The new time-stretching provides a much smoother, high-quality sound when changing tempo or pitch shifting, adding a new flexibility to the loops and phrases, and making it easier to incorporate them into any production. Native Instruments has published a collection of new audio demos, showcasing the time-stretched loops in action that can be found on the Native Instruments website.

GEORGE DUKE SOUL TREASURES is a vital resource for producers looking for the sound of authentic soul. The instrument provides over 500 sliced and tempo-synced keyboard loops and phrases, recorded exclusively for Native Instruments by American soul and jazz legend George Duke. Instruments used include acoustic, Rhodes, Wurlitzer and Clavinet pianos, recorded using highly sought-after vintage equipment. The instrument provides an immediate harmonic basis and is an ideal starting point for hip-hop, R&B or soulful electronic productions.

The updated GEORGE DUKE SOUL TREASURES runs in the latest version of KONTAKT or the free KONTAKT PLAYER.

This time-limited offer prices GEORGE DUKE SOUL TREASURES at $59.50 / 49,50 EUR / 4800 ¥ until March 19th 2012. The offer is available exclusively at the NI Online Shop.

Additional information on GEORGE DUKE SOUL TREASURES is available at
www.native-instruments.com/soultreasures

WSTK was formed by young artists whose ambition and creativity overshadow their age and experience, yet each member has large achievements to their individual credit. In prior projects, members of the band have performed sold out concerts at the historic Apollo Theater, Bamboozle Festival, and Bomfest, and had their EP debut in the top 10 on iTunes Rap/Hip-hop albums chart in late 2010. "

We Stole The Kids: we're a 6 piece Electrindie/Pop/Hip Hop band from New York, and this is our debut FreEP's first video and single, "All In My Head". The video was shot on almost no budget in the middle of December on a beach in Long Island, New York; something that would be a great setting were it not for the 30 degree, windy weather. Singer Jess Ingui met the entire band in person for the first time just minutes before the first shot - to be honest, we're not sure how she put up with hours of sub-freezing temperatures and having colored smoke grenades blow up in our faces, but we're glad she did - we've gone on to play shows and record 3 EPs with her and couldn't be more excited. All In My Head is the first single off of the first of these EPs, "Late Night EPisode", which will be released for free in March.

After 15 straight hours of shooting on the beach, we woke up the very next day and filmed the next single, "I'm Alive", the video for which will be released in the coming weeks. Please follow us at facebook.com/WeStoleTheKids or @WeStoleTheKids for news and updates; we're extremely excited to start releasing music and thank you for your support early on!

Directed by Sophia Glaser (www.whoissophia.com)
Cinematographer J.S. Filmore
Edited by Rachel Max

www.WeStoleTheKids.com

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Berlin, February 1st, 2012 – Native Instruments today launched a time-limited special offer on STUDIO DRUMMER - offering the KONTAKT-based instrument at a substantial 50% discount. The offer is valid at authorized retailers and the NI Online Shop throughout February and March, while stock lasts.

For use with the full KONTAKT 5 version and the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER, STUDIO DRUMMER makes extensive use of the advanced features of the new KONTAKT generation to provide all necessary components for first-class studio drums productions. By combining premium sampled drum kits and comprehensive studio-grade mixing environment with a wide assortment of professional grooves, the instrument provides a highly versatile and easy-to-use 'virtual drummer' that delivers authentic and fast results for pop, rock, metal, jazz and related music styles.

This limited-time special offer prices STUDIO DRUMMER at $84.50 / 74,50 EUR until the end of March, 2012. The offer is available both at authorized and participating retailers and the NI Online Shop, while stock lasts.

Additional information on STUDIO DRUMMER is available at
www.native-instruments.com/studiodrummer

Munich, 2011-12-06. (ictw) - Celemony Software GmbH is pleased to announce the availability of Melodyne editor Version 2. New features include extended timing tools, wide-ranging functions for working with scales, plus Rewire, keyboard shortcuts in the plug-in, and numerous other improvements. The price of Melodyne editor is US$/€ 399; the update costs US$/€ 99.

With Version 2, Melodyne editor has become still more musical, capable of editing in still greater depth, and even more widely compatible. The most important new functions are:
 
Extended timing tools: With the Attack Speed tool, you can edit the transients that are of crucial importance to the sound –  even for each note individually: an important creative tool not only for percussive sounds. In addition, the new Time Handles allow you to shape even the time course within notes, which, for example, makes even more detailed editing of vocal phrasing possible.
 
True Scale & Tuning: The new scale functions now permit even the editing of Arabic, Indian, contemporary and microtonal music with Melodyne. Countless scales, temperaments and tunings can be loaded, edited in detail or created from scratch. The highlight is the Scale Detective, which is capable of analyzing any piece of music or sample so that even users with no detailed knowledge can transfer the scale and tuning of one recording to another.

Stockholm/ Sweden November 1st, 2011 (ictw) - The latest ReCycle update is now available for download. Version 2.2 of Propellerhead's popular loop slicer brings support for 64-bit operating systems on Mac and PC, including Mac OS 10.7 Lion, an improved user interface and many workflow enhancements.

ReCycle 2 users can grab their free update at the Propellerhead website.

Here is the full list of changes:

•     The program is now fully compatible with 64 bit operating systems.

•     ReCycle 2.2 is a true Cocoa program under Mac OS and fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

•     The main window has been redesigned, with new zooming and scrolling. Scrolling is smoother and you can now zoom in further. Some redundant controls have been removed and others added.

•     When exporting AIFF and Wave files, Record/Reason-style tempo information is now included in the file. Also, when importing audio files created in Record or Reason, the tempo information in those files is used for setting tempo and length in ReCycle.

•     The Waveform now indicates graphically what sound will be played back, by dimming silent sections.

•     You can now use the Q, W, E and R keys to select tools, just like in Reason.

•     The Preference dialog has been streamlined and updated.

•     Open Recent (documents) is now a sub-menu on Mac OS.

•     The status bar has been removed.

•     We have removed support for the Sound Designer II, Mixman, and SampleCell formats since these are all outdated.

•     The authorization system and copy protection has been changed, reducing the risk of having to reauthorize the program.

•     Installation under Mac OS is now drag and drop (no installer).

For further Information, please visit: www.propellerheads.se

Upgrades to its flagship Reason product line plus a brand new audio interface with software
 
Stockholm, Sweden (September 30, 2011) (ictw) – Propellerhead Software today released for sale Reason 6, a major update to the award winning music software; Reason Essentials, the successor to Record, that packs all the recording, editing, effects, instruments, mixing and mastering necessary to sound great, in a streamlined package; and Balance with Reason Essentials, an audio interface for Mac and Windows integrated with Reason Essentials software.
 
Reason 6
Combining all the features from Record, Reason version 6 adds audio recording and editing, along with Propellerhead's acclaimed mixing console with masterfully modeled EQ and dynamics on every channel, multiple parallel racks, Line 6 amp models, new effect devices, seamless and pristine time/tempo stretch plus additional features. New creative effects designed for using directly with instruments or inserting into tracks include: Pulveriser, sound crushing effect with crunchy compression, dirty distortion and flexible modulation; The Echo, advanced stereo echo with modern delay and analog tape echo emulation; and Alligator, a three band pattern gate for complex rhythmic texturing. Interface enhancements, high definition audio transpose and true 64-bit compatibility highlight other new feature improvements. www.propellerheads.se/reason6  
Reason Essentials
Built for independent-minded musicians, Reason Essentials has the feel of a million dollar recording studio with the streamlined simplicity of a tape deck. Distilled from the core of Reason, Reason Essentials contains a great selection of instruments and effects in a virtual rack that builds itself, or can be infinitely customized—drum machine, loop player, sampler, synths, reverb, delay, distortion, mastering effects and more. For guitar players, the built-in virtual guitar and bass POD from Line 6 bring a wide range of top quality guitar amps, cabinets and effects. The intuitive audio and MIDI sequencer makes recording and arranging music a breeze. Users never have to worry about track counts, latency issues or adding that extra reverb or effect. With an easy to grasp interface, it won't get in the way of ideas and will inspire users to make more music. www.propellerheads.se/products/reason-essentials
 
Balance with Reason Essentials
Balance, a two-in by two-out audio interface for Mac and Windows, is designed for the single person operated home/project studio. Fully USB 2 powered with separate volume controls for monitors and headphones, it contains 8 input connections to keep all instruments, mics and devices connected and ready to record with the press of a button—without software pop-ups or control panels. The included Reason Essentials packs in all the recording editing, effects, instruments and mixing tools needed to create great sounding tracks. Owners of Reason or Record who purchase Balance will automatically receive the Reason 6 upgrade as a download for free. www.propellerheads.se/balance
 
Pricing & availability
Reason 6, Reason Essentials and Balance are available now for purchase worldwide at the following suggested retail pricing:
Reason 6                                                                                                                                             EUR €405    /     USD $449
Reason Essentials                                                                                                                            EUR €279    /     USD $299
Balance with Reason Essentials                                                                                                 EUR €499    /     USD $499
 (Includes a free upgrade to Reason 6 for any registered Record or Reason owner)
Reason 6 Upgrade                                                                                                                          EUR €149    /     USD $169
(from any Reason version, Reason Essentials  and Balance)              
Reason 6 Upgrade from Record-Reason Duo before October 31, 2011                 Pay What You Want
(Download from Propellerhead website)                                                                  starting at €1.00 / $1.00
After October 31, 2011 (worldwide)                                                                                EUR €149    /     USD $169
 
For pricing and availability details see: www.propellerheads.se/go/6C606182

Owners of Propellerhead’s Record-Reason Duo for a limited time will be able to choose what to pay for their Reason 6 upgrade

Stockholm, Sweden (September 21st, 2011) (ictw) – Propellerhead Software today announced that for limited time owners of its flagship Record–Reason Duo product will be able to purchase the Reason 6 upgrade at whatever price they choose, starting at $1.00 / €1.00. An overview video can be found here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQA3vvuugGU

 
“Every time Propellerhead make an update, this triggers an interesting and healthy pricing discussion among our customers, “ says Ernst Nathorst-Böös, CEO. “So, this time were turning the tables and leaving the decision to the musicians themselves. We have built what we think is a really valuable update, including, among other things, three super high-quality effect devices that alone are well worth our regular upgrade price, but that's just what we think. The decision is now yours.”
 
The Pay What You Want offer for the Reason 6 upgrade is extended to all registered owners of both Record and Reason (Duo) with a Propellerhead Ignition Key. The promotion starts upon Reason 6’s release on September 30 and goes through October 31, 2011. Duo users may purchase the upgrade as a download directly from Propellerhead’s online store propellerheads.se/shop, paying from €1.00/$1.00 to anything they choose. Owners of Reason who do not own Record can purchase the boxed upgrade for €149/$169. After the promotion has ended, Duo users will be able to upgrade at the regular Reason 6 upgrade price. All details are here: propellerheads.se/paywhatyouwant/
 
New in Reason 6
Combining all the features from Record, Reason version 6 adds audio recording and editing, along with Propellerhead's acclaimed mixing console with masterfully modeled EQ and dynamics on every channel, multiple parallel racks, Line 6 amp models, new effect devices plus additional features. New creative effects designed for inserting directly into instruments and tracks include: Pulveriser, sound crushing effect with crunchy compression, dirty distortion and flexible modulation; The Echo, advanced stereo echo with modern delay and analog tape echo emulation: and Alligator, a three band pattern gate for complex rhythmic texturing. Interface enhancements, high definition audio transpose and true 64-bit compatibility highlight other new feature improvements.
www.propellerheads.se/reason6/
 
Pricing & availability
Reason 6 will be available for purchase on September 30, 2011 at the following suggested retail pricing:
 
Reason 6 EUR €405 / USD $449
Reason 6 Upgrade (from any Reason version and Reason Essentials) EUR €149/USD $169
Reason 6 Upgrade from Record-Reason Duo before October 31, 2011 Pay What You Want
(starting at €1.00 / $1.00)

Native Instruments has just released five products that further expand its versatile range of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects. The new products include KONTAKT 5, GUITAR RIG 5 PRO, STUDIO DRUMMER, SOLID MIX SERIES and TRANSIENT MASTER.

KONTAKT 5 is the next generation of the leading software sampler. The new version offers profoundly enhanced sound shaping through a host of new high-quality filters and studio-grade effect algorithms, superior time-stretching, vintage sampling modes, and more. Further accommodating its role as the central sample library platform on the market, KONTAKT 5 also introduces major new features for advanced instrument design.

GUITAR RIG 5 PRO is the latest version of the versatile effects studio. The fifth generation expands the comprehensive feature set of the software with additional amplifiers and effects, advanced speaker emulation, and various new creative features that make GUITAR RIG even more powerful both for studio production and live performance.

STUDIO DRUMMER is a new instrument for the efficient creation of studio-quality acoustic drum tracks. By combining premium sampled drum kits and a comprehensive studio-grade mixing environment with a wide assortment of professional grooves, the KONTAKT-based instrument provides a highly versatile and easy-to-use "virtual drummer" that gives authentic and fast results for pop, rock, metal, jazz and related music styles.

The new SOLID MIX SERIES emulates the distinctive EQ and dynamics sections of one of the most revered mixing consoles of all time, while TRANSIENT MASTER recreates a popular hardware processor that provides highly efficient transient processing. Both products can used be used with the free GUITAR RIG PLAYER, or expand the arsenal of the GUITAR RIG 5 software.

All new KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects are available now for individual purchase, and are also included in the new KOMPLETE 8 and KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE bundles (SOLID MIX SERIES only included in KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE).

Pricing: KONTAKT 5 $399 / 379 EUR // GUITAR RIG 5 PRO $199 / 179 EUR // STUDIO DRUMMER $169 / 149 EUR // SOLID MIX SERIES $229 / 199 EUR // TRANSIENT MASTER $119 / 99 EUR

Additional information is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/kontakt5
www.native-instruments.com/guitarrig5pro
www.native-instruments.com/studiodrummer
www.native-instruments.com/solidmixseries
www.native-instruments.com/transientmaster

Native Instruments has just released KOMPLETE 8 and KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE, two new software bundles that offer comprehensive assortments of professional instruments and effects for studio production and live performance. While KOMPLETE 8 has been further expanded to include 27 individual products at an unchanged price, the new KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE for the first time combines the full arsenal of Native Instruments' KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects range at the same substantial discount, with 50 individual products conveniently provided on a dedicated external hard drive.

Both new KOMPLETE versions are optimized for Native Instruments' groove production system MASCHINE, offering direct browser integration with attribute-based preset search as well as convenient automatic parameter mapping for the rotary knobs on the hardware controller.

KOMPLETE 8 is available from authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop for a suggested retail price of $559 / 499 EUR, with an update for owners of previous KOMPLETE versions available for $229 / 199 EUR.

KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE is available for $1099 / 999 EUR, with an upgrade for owners of any version of the regular KOMPLETE bundle available for $559 / 499 EUR.

Additional information on KOMPLETE 8 is available at
www.native-instruments.com/komplete

Additional information on KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE is available at
www.native-instruments.com/ultimate