Propellerhead Reason 8 Music Production Software is Now Available
In the next few days/weeks, musicians all over the world have great reasons to be excited and inspired. The crazy and creative minds at Propellerhead have confirmed availability of its new Music Production Software package, Reason 8. The new software comes with a redesigned interface and streamlined workflow and combines everything needed to create music.
Wi-Fi Alliance Celebrates 15 years of Wi-Fi
In 2014, the Wi-Fi Alliance celebrates 15 years. Interoperability, ease of use and innovation lies at the heart of one of technology’s greatest success stories. In the roadmap for the next 2 years are new frequency bands, WiGig supporting multiple-gigabit data rates in 60 GHz, and new 802.11ah and 802.11af standards for operation below 1 GHz to support longer-range, very-low-power connectivity.
Qualcomm Expands AllPlay Streaming Audio with SDK Availability
Qualcomm Connected Experiences, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, has announced the general availability of its AllPlay Click Software Development Kit (SDK). Furthermore, several major hardware and content providers have announced launches relating to the Qualcomm AllPlay smart media platform.
Focusrite iTrack Pocket for The Youtube Generation
Focusrite announced iTrack Pocket, a new portable, high quality stereo microphone and guitar interface with built-in amp simulation, purposely designed for musicians and singer-songwriters in particular, wishing to create and share videos using an iPhone. An affordable solution for an increasingly common practice, complemented by a free iOS app, Focusrite Impact.
Product Design Events to Be Featured at 137th Audio Engineering Society Convention
This year’s AES Product Design Track at the 137th Audio Engineering Society Convention in Los Angeles, combines two themes to bring a significant learning opportunity to audio engineering professionals; Theme 1 events are focused on audio design topics, while Theme 2 brings to AES the subject of product development in the age of global engineering and sourcing.
Alan Parsons’ Art & Science of Sound Recording: The Book
Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck will present “Alan Parsons’ Art & Science of Sound Recording: The Book”, a complete rewrite and reappraisal based on the award-winning DVD set at the 137th AES in Los Angeles.
New Education Sessions added to PLASA London 2014
PLASA London takes place from Sunday 5 to Wednesday 8 October 2014 at ExCeL London. The show, which attracts the biggest names in professional lighting, audio, video and stage technologies, has been a pivotal date in the international entertainment technology tradeshow calendar for nearly four decades. The Professional Development Programme is part of PLASA London 2014 and aims to test theory, inspire debate and showcase expert insight from the different areas of the entertainment technology industry.
New Jensen Bass Speakers Are Smooth and Have Punch
Once again, Jensen and SICA have developed a new innovative approach in design and continue to supply products that allow the musician to find their desired tone. The new Jensen Bass-series speakers are available in two distinct categories giving the musician multiple options, with four different woofer sizes, from 8” to 15”.
RØDE Takes On-camera Microphones To An Entirely New Level With The New Stereo VideoMic X
The RØDE Stereo VideoMic X was introduced during the IBC 2014 show in Amsterdam and will be shipping globally in October 2014. As RØDE explains, “We had the objective of creating the best of the best and I believe we’ve done just that. The Stereo VideoMic X is the ultimate tool for superlative audio capture in any environment.”
Headphone Market Booming, Volume and Value On The Up
Futuresource Consulting has just completed its latest round of research into the headphones market. According to the new report, the market continues to climb skywards, the global headphones market expanded by nearly 10% in volume last year to reach 286 million units shipped, triggering 16% growth in retail value and revenues of $8.4 billion.