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Having issued a handful of excellent Afro-rock albums on small independent labels in the last few years, which have attracted attention within the world music community, Amadou and Miriam are poised to break out with Dimanche A Bamako, arguably the best album of a career that goes back 30 years. Produced by mischievous French/Spanish pop star Manu Chao (who even co-wrote and sings on a few tunes),…

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“I have a bad feeling about this,” says the young Obi-Wan Kenobi (played by Ewan McGregor) in Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace as he steps off a spaceship and into the most anticipated cinematic event… well, ever. He might as well be speaking for the legions of fans of the original episodes in the Star Wars saga who can’t help but secretly ask themselves: Sure, this is Star Wars, bu…

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Nearly three years in the making, Alan Parsons’ monumental ten-hour video series, °The Art & Science of Sound Recording°, is now available in a three-DVD boxed set! Narrated by actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton, the DVDs are divided into 24 sections, starting with a brief history of recording.Parsons’ illustrious career ¯ as a recording engineer, producer, composer and artist ¯…

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Installing crown molding is a challenge that every finish carpenter encounters. Nearly every carpenter has their own home-style way of handling it-from making templates and visualizing each cut, to triangulating tangent lines on the ceiling. You can skip all that nonsense. Avoid long learning curves and cut straight to the fun of crown molding by watching these two programs on fundamental and adva…

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Remove the clutter from your desktop with the compact combined convenience of the 3 in 1 Webcam Speaker by SoundLogic. With a built-in webcam, microphone and speaker you’ll have all you need to produce videos, listen to music or video chat.

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With Cakewalk Kinetic sound mixing software, you’re the dance and hip-hop producer. Simply put, Cakewalk Kinetic represents the fastest and easiest way to create electronic music.

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This guide to using the music production software Cubase SX instructs readers of all levels on setup, MIDI and audio recording and editing, the Project window, audio processing, the Pool, mixing and EQ, effects, mastering, automation, surround sound, V…

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PODCASTUDIO FireWire Introducing the Radiolutionary FireWire PODCASTUDIO Bundle from BEHRINGER PODCASTUDIO comes with a studio-grade FireWire audio interface which includes the BEHRINGER Edition of Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software.

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Home Theater covers the latest in audio, video, surround sound, movies and music. Each issue contains system reviews, product comparisons, DVD software reviews, technical updates, and opinion pieces by the industry’s most knowledgeable editors a…

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Instructort Andrew Eisele walks viewers through this beginner level instructional program on using the audio production software Ableton Live 8, with segments on recording and editing MIDI files, using Warp markers, using racks, using arpeggiation, and…

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Today digital storytellers of all kinds have access to incredible tools ? from digital video and animation software to software-based editing and digital delivery gear, creatives now have the ability to produce amazing, high-level visual imagery. But m…

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The art, craft, discipline, logic, practice and science of developing large-scale software products needs a professional base. The textbooks in this three-volume set combine informal, engineeringly sound approaches with the rigor of formal, mathematics…

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Manufacturer: LSI LogicModel number: LSI00170Product description: LSI Logic LSI00170 2-Ports 4GB fiber channel adapter (refurbished)

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With today`s hardware and software sequencers, it`s possible for anyone recording music on a budget to lay down professional-sounding grooves and produce music in the comfort of their home. Basic Rhythm Programming provides a guide to creating rolls, f…

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Your dedication deserves the best tools available. With Avid Pro Tools 10 software, you get everything you need to compose, record, edit, and mix music or sound for picture. Unleash your creativity with the award-winning tool set.

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From major television networks to Hollywood soundstages, Broadcast & Production is the software collection audio professionals turn to when they want to give their projects the finishing touches of power and perfection. With 18 state-of-the-art tools for audio restoration, mixing, mastering, and more, B&P gives you everything you need to take it to the airwaves.The Broadcast & Production Native Bundle includes the following bundles:L2 UltramaximizerFor mixing, mastering, and more, the L2′s legendary combination of look-ahead brickwall peak limiting, level maximization, and ultra high resolution give you the power and extra gain you need with crystal-clear results every single time.Linear Phase EqualizerConceived and created with Mastering in mind, Linear Phase EQ preserves your original musical balance while providing precision control over the harmonic spectrum with absolutely zero phase shift.Linear Phase MultibandUtilizing unique technologies like Adaptive Thresholds, Automatic Makeup Gain, and Finite Response Filters, Linear Phase Multiband features five user-definable bands with linear phase crossovers which deliver unparalleled multiband compression, EQ, and limiting.DoublerWhen professional engineers need superior double tracking effects, they turn to Doubler. Using delay and pitch modulation, Doubler delivers extraordinary richness and texture on vocals and polyphonic instruments as well as full mixes.IR-L Convolution ReverbWhen you need to recreate the authentic sound of actual acoustic spaces, there’s no alternative to the realism and flexibility of convolution reverb. The IR-L offers the same great sound and performance as our IR1 using a simple, streamlined interface for maximum ease and efficiency.Renaissance AxxSpecifically engineered for guitar, Renaissance Axx is the ideal compressor for musicians and engineers who need to dial in dynamic levels quickly. With its three efficient controls, Renaissance Axx features a fixed ratio curve, automatic release value, and an output limiter to prevent clipping.Renaissance BassRenaissance Bass delivers Waves patented MaxxBass psycho-acoustic technology using simplified controls for quick, intuitive operation. Pumping up your bass has never been easier!Renaissance ChannelA precision channel strip combining the finest equalization, compression, limiting, and gating in one convenient plug-in, Renaissance Channel is a complete audio mixing chain that delivers unsurpassed flexibility and performance.Renaissance CompressorFeaturing a streamlined, optimized interface, the Renaissance Compressor delivers classic warm compression and expansion utilizing technologies from our renowned C1 Parametric Compander and the legendary L1 Ultramaximize.Renaissance DeEsserNothing ruins a great vocal track like excess “ess” and “shh” sounds, otherwise known as sibilance. The solution is Renaissance DeEsser, a state-of-the-art sibilance attenuator which reduces undesirable high frequencies while preserving the inte

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Beatkangz Beat Thang Virtual Beat Production Software is unique in many ways including being simple enough for you to understand. When it comes to hip-hop beat production, Beat Thang beat machine software is among the easiest-to-use software on the market. The days of paying $2,000 – $4,000 on a quality beat machine are over. You’ll be surprised at what you get with the new Beat Thang Virtual and what it can do for you.Beat Thang gives you over 3000 bangin’ professional sounds and an in-depth Kit and Instrument creator that allows you to access and edit drum kits and instruments quickly (even while the beat is playing). The Beat Thang Virtual creators spent two years recording brand new, high-quality drums, synths, strings, guitars, and more. You can also load your own sound library, plus you can record, sample, and chop up your own sounds (from a microphone, a WAV file, Internet, TV, or Radio).Beat Thang Virtual Beat software contains a high-quality sampler and waveform editor that lets you zoom in on your samples for accurate chopping and looping. Sample your own sounds using your computer’s built-in mic and line input, or sample any audio playing on your computer, including YouTube. That’s right. You can sample acapella joints that are all over YouTube. It’s so easy.Another feature you’ll enjoy is a powerful, easy-to-use 16-track realtime sequencer with individual bar lengths, built-in mixer, mute controls, solo tracks, and pads. Create patterns in real time using quantize, swing, and tap tempo, and then string them together in SONG mode. Beat Thang Virtual features a powerful 960 PPQ resolution that makes beat making easy and accurate for that keep it real feel (you can also downgrade to 96 PPQ for that classic, swingin’ MPC feel).With Beat Thang you can make beats using your mouse and computer keyboard or with any USB or pad controller. That’s right. There’s no limits, sonic soldier.Another great benefit of Beat Thang software is the ability to switch beats with virtually no load time. This allows you more time for the beat-making process and less time watching your sounds load. Many producers complain that other beat machine load times mess up music sessions and studio time. With Beat Thang Virtual, there is virtually no file loading time. Just point, click, and create.Process your beats and sounds through a unique set of digital FX created by top programmers. BeatKangz kept the digital FX simple and easy to use, but they’re as powerful as any that you’ll see on your favorite samplers. Add 24-bit reverb, delay, flanger, phaser, pitch shift, old record effects, and much more.When you’re done, you can easily share your beats, samples, kits, and instruments with people in your camp. You can also export your songs, beats, or tracks as WAV files in an instant or export in real time for a DJ style mix. Then, drag them into your favorite recording program (Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Sonar, Acid, Record, etc).Beat Thang Virtual beat production softw

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Propellerhead Reason 6 is an integrated software music recording and production studio with audio recording, million-dollar mixing and EQs, and all the instruments, sounds and effects you could ever dream of for writing, recording, remixing and producing great-sounding tracks.

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The Sonar X1 Production Suite is the latest version of the critically-acclaimed SONAR X1 Producer with its wide array of instruments, effects, and cutting-edge production tools.

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BPM unites drum machine-style operation with advanced virtual instrument technology to give you the ultimate rhythm programming experience. Combine drum kits, sequenced patterns, sliced loops and instrument sounds to realize your rhythmic vision, mixing and matching any playing style with any drum kit. Or plug in your pad controller or MIDI keyboard to capture your live, groove-quantized performance directly in BPM.

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Open yourself to the possibilities. Pro Tools 9 redefines the world’s most popular, most advanced music and audio production platform with a completely re-architected, open version of Pro Tools software, giving you what you asked for–and so much more.

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Professional music creation has never been more accessible. Designed for use with select M-Audio recording interfaces, Avid Pro Tools MP 9 Music Production Software improves upon the industry-leading features that made it the top choice for music and audio production. With Pro Tools MP 9 you get 48-track mono or stereo audio recording, editing, and mixing with up to 24-bit/96 kHz fidelity. Shape sounds and add effects with over 70 included plug-ins.

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Version 8 enhances the Ableton vision of creative, real-time digital music with a wealth of new techniques, effects and most-wanted workflow improvements.

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Komplete 8 Ultimate is the all inclusive premium bundle for music production, live performance, and sound design. Own the last word in NI excellence – 50 products from flagships such as Kontakt 5, Guitar Rig Pro 5, and Reaktor 5.6, to brand new stars like Session Strings Pro, Studio Drummer, the high grade studio effects of Solid Mix Series and Vintage Compressors – each boasting intuitive user interfaces and fast and efficient workflows.

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SONAR X1 Essential has a completely redesigned user interface that makes creating music faster and easier than ever. Create with cutting edge musical tools like the Step Sequencer and The Matrix. Customize your workspace with the Skylight interface. Get hands on control with Active Controller Technology (ACT). With a powerful collection of effects and instruments to get you started and more available tracks than DAWs costing twice the price, SONAR Essential is the perfect way to get your feet wet and to begin crafting your own masterpiece.

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Cakewalk SONAR X1 Producer has everything needed to deliver the polished, “radio-ready” recordings that are expected in today’s music industry – all in one box. Included are all of SONAR’s cutting edge music creation tools plus an unparalleled collection of world-class instruments and effects.

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Cakewalk SONAR X1 Studio contains all the fundamental recording and editing power that has made SONAR such a popular choice amongst musicians and engineers for years. Now, with a completely redesigned user interface, creating music in SONAR is more intuitive and fluid than ever. With all the cutting edge creation tools and core technologies SONAR has to offer, plus an expanded set of professional instruments and effects, SONAR X1 Studio is the ideal choice for just about any studio environment.

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Tailored to creative artists looking to combine the newest technologies with a vast range of musical features, Cubase Artist 6 is more than simply a DAW engineered to the highest standards. The VST Amp Rack plug-in includes an array of mind-blowing amp emulations while the HALion Sonic SE and LoopMash 2 virtual instruments make easy way for song writing and melding with loops. Enhanced usability due to the brand-new take-comping system, its commendable user interface, Windows and Mac 64-bit support and many other refinements make Cubase Artist 6 the perfect choice for talented newcomers and seasoned musicians.

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With a stunning total of 91 stellar processors and over 200 component plug-ins, Mercury music software features more Waves in one package than ever before.From time-domain effects to equalizers, from dynamics control to noise reduction, from guitar sound modeling to the sound of classic analog components, this is one comprehensive collection. The Mercury Software Collection offers an enormous array of effects, channel components, mixdown tools, and processors.V-SeriesFour vintage models that capture the sound of the consoles found in the world’s most exclusive recording studios the 2254, the 1081, the 1073 and 1066. They are responsible for the sound you’ve heard on hits from Steely Dan to Nirvana, giving you tha big budget sound at your fingertips.Diamond BundleDiamond is Waves’ most celebrated software package, a vast collection of 43 unparalleled audio processing tools. Containing every single plug-in found in Waves Platinum, Restoration, and Transform bundles, including: L3 Multimaximizer, L3 Ultramaximizer, L3-LL Multimaximizer, L3-LL Ultramaximizer, SoundShifter, Morphoder, Doubler, TransX, C4 Multiband Parametric Processor, Doppler, L2 Ultramaximizer, L1 Ultramaximizer, UltraPitch, Linear Phase Multiband, MaxxBass, MetaFlanger, Linear Phase Equalizer, Q10 Paragraphic Equalizer, TrueVerb, Renaissance Channel, S1 Stereo Imager, Renaissance DeEsser, Renaissance Equalizer, AudioTrack, C1 Parametric Compander, Renaissance Compressor, Waves Tune LT, Paz Analyzer, Renaissance Reverb, Enigma, Renaissance Bass, SuperTap, MondoMod, Renaissance Vox, DeEsser, X-Noise, X-Click, X-Crackle, X-Hum, IR-L, Q-Clone, PS22 Stereo Maker (TDM only), and RenAxx.MaxxVolumeMaxxVolume is the ideal all-in-one dynamics processor for audio mixing and mastering as well as broadcast and post-production. Featuring both high- and low-level compression, gating, and leveling (auto gain control), MaxxVolume is perfect for voiceovers, vocals, and instrumental tracks.L-SeriesWith the groundbreaking L1, L2, and L3, Waves changed the world of audio forever. Now, the world’s first 16 band peak limiter, the L3-16 Multimaximizer, is taking mastering to a whole new level.Now including the L3-LL Multimaximizer and L3-LL Ultramaximizer! GTRWaves, in association with Paul Reed Smith Guitars, presents Waves GTR 2.0, the hardware/software system that puts the world’s best amps, cabinets, microphones, and effects right at your fingertips.360 degree Surround ToolsConceived and created especially for Surround production, 360 degree Surround Tools includes compression, limiting, reverb, spatial enhancement, and much more. For the creation of sophisticated, accurate Surround mixes for today’s multi-channel listening environments, absolutely nothing compares.Vocal BundleThe ultimate vocal toolkit, made up of 5 powerful plug-ins, including the all-new Waves Tune for pitch correction and transformation, and DeBreath, a Waves exclusive which removes unwanted breath sounds automatically.IR1 & IR36

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The Bias Reveal plug-in software includes a spectrogram, oscilloscope, spectral graph, and meters for frequency analysis. For studying levels, a peak and RMS level history and meters are also available. Reveal’s lissajous phase scope and pan power history display let you analyze your audio’s phase and pan components.Bias’ combination of audio processing tools provides engineers with all the elements needed to analyze recordings (or live input) and is indispensable during the sound production process. In the studio, determine where there are problem areas in a mix, or observe how processing or mixing is affecting the audio content. When recording, use Reveal’s tools to analyze live input in order to judge room acoustics, and potential phase issues due to speaker placement and tuning.

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THe Native Instruments MASCHINE MIKRO is the perfect entry into the world of MASCHINE, giving you tactile, hands on control for beat production, sampling and performance. This latest addition to the family has the same responsive pads, the same powerful software and the same 6 GB+ sample library as its big brother in a smaller, more portable format.

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The Native Instruments Komplete 8 draws together an unbelievable collection of premium Native Instruments software. Packed full of groundbreaking and award winning samplers, synths, guitar/bass amps, drums, plus creative and studio effects, Komplete 8 has the exceptional sounds musicians, producers and sound designers need.

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