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Global Music Production Software Market to Triple in Value in the Next Five Years
by audioXpress Staff

Global Music Production Software Market to Triple in Value in the Next Five Years

The global music production software market is expected to grow to USD 6.26 billion by the end of the period 2018-2022, from USD 2.12 billion in 2017, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. The new report, "Global Music Production Software Market 2018-2022," which is now available, forecasts high growth for music software (recording, mixing, and editing) due to the strong demand for digital audio content worldwide.
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Eventide and Newfangled Audio Raise Mastering Bar with Two New Plug-ins for Elevate Bundle 1.5
by audioXpress Staff

Eventide and Newfangled Audio Raise Mastering Bar with Two New Plug-ins for Elevate Bundle 1.5

Eventide and advanced software audio tools creator Newfangled Audio - a company started by Dan Gillespie after 15 years of writing DSP code for Eventide - announced availability of Elevate Bundle 1.5, adding value to an already valuable software package with the addition of two new plug-ins, Saturate, a spectral clipper, and Punctuate, a transient emphasis plug-in, as well as feature improvements to EQuivocate and Elevate itself.
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Audionamix New Instant Dialogue Cleaner Plug-In Separates and Preserves Speech
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Audionamix New Instant Dialogue Cleaner Plug-In Separates and Preserves Speech

Audionamix, the software company specializing in audio source separation, introduced its new Instant Dialogue Cleaner (IDC) plug-in, its first real-time, cloudless solution. IDC offers unique and effective dialogue cleaning technology through an intuitive interface, and is compatible with many post-production and broadcast workflows. The software is available for pre-launch sale and will officially be released on July 17.
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Crest Audio Debuts C1 Series Contracting Amplifiers with Integrated DSP and Dante Connectivity
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Crest Audio Debuts C1 Series Contracting Amplifiers with Integrated DSP and Dante Connectivity

During InfoComm 2018 Crest Audio has unveiled the new C1 Series range of contracting and installation amplifiers featuring powerful and efficient Class D designs, on-board digital signal processing, Dante protocol networking and USB/Ethernet connectivity for monitoring and control. The new C1 Series amplifiers are contractor-friendly thanks to the addition of Euro connector inputs and barrier strip outputs as well as fault relays and CV (control voltage) inputs.
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New OEM Driver Company: BlieSMa
by Vance Dickason

New OEM Driver Company: BlieSMa

BlieSMa, located in Blieskastel, Germany, was founded January 16, 2018 by Stas Malikov. Prior to starting BlieSMa, Malikov worked at Ultrasound Technologies, at Morel as a QC manager and a transducer engineer, and at Accuton as a production engineer for the last 8 years. The first product released by BlieSMa is the T34A, a 34 mm tweeter. Available since May 2018, the T34A is a metal aluminum/magnesium alloy dome tweeter.
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First Alert Launches Onelink Safe & Sound Alexa-Enabled Smoke and CO Alarm and Home Speaker
by Joao Martins

First Alert Launches Onelink Safe & Sound Alexa-Enabled Smoke and CO Alarm and Home Speaker

A connected smoke alarm that's also a speaker, strategically placed in the ceiling to cover any room with quality sound. The idea might sound bizarre at first, but indeed it reflects the way manufacturers are reimagining different categories in the era of "smart devices." Following a successful presentation at CES 2018, First Alert launched its Onelink Safe & Sound Connected Smoke Alarm with Amazon Alexa, allowing users to ask questions or and even listen to music.
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Fluance Most Affordable Ai40 Powered Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth
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Fluance Most Affordable Ai40 Powered Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth

We first reported on Fluance's venture into wireless speakers with the uniquely designed (and also affordable, at just $499.99 USD) Fi70 Bluetooth Speaker, using a 3-way and six driver design with integrated amplifier in a floor-standing cabinet. Later, Fluance proposed more conventional Bluetooth bookshelf and tabletop speakers, now complemented with the Ai40 Powered Bookshelf, the most affordable from the Canadian brand, selling for just $199.99 USD.
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Plantronics Completes Acquisition of Polycom to Create Total Communications Solutions Strategy
by Joao Martins

Plantronics Completes Acquisition of Polycom to Create Total Communications Solutions Strategy

The last of the surviving "videoconference companies" received a life buoy from Plantronics in March 2018, with the announcement of a proposed acquisition. Three months passed since the intention was revealed, Plantronics closed its $2 billion acquisition of Polycom. The strategic plan is to create "THE communications experience company that connects people to what is important at work, at home, on the road, in the car, or anywhere you have a connection."
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NTi Audio Introduces New Vibration Meter and Vibration Option for the XL2 Sound Level Meter
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NTi Audio Introduces New Vibration Meter and Vibration Option for the XL2 Sound Level Meter

NTi Audio introduced the Vibration Meter, built on the advanced technology employed in the XL2 Sound Level Meter. This enticing addition to the NTi product family, provides many functions for vibration analysis, allowing users to accurately measure acceleration, velocity and displacement simultaneously for frequencies down to 0.7 Hz. The results are presented with metric or imperial units, or as a dB value with an adjustable reference level.
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Cambridge Audio YoYo (L) Is a Complete Home Audio Wireless Hub
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Cambridge Audio YoYo (L) Is a Complete Home Audio Wireless Hub

Cambridge Audio announced the Yoyo (L) home audio hub, the third speaker in its stylish Yoyo range of wireless speakers. This is a WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth system, with HDMI ARC, digital and analogue inputs, Chromecast and Spotify Connect built-in, combining the simplicity and convenience of a wireless speaker with the scale and performance of a dedicated home theater solution, priced at $399. The largest in the Yoyo series, the (L) features six drivers and Waves MaxxAudio digital processing for a wide immersive response.
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