ModernBeats Platinum Rhythmz 2
ModernBeats.com has released the new Platinum Rhythmz 2 drum loop library for software and hardware samplers. MORE

Primera Bravo XR Disc Publisher
Primera Technology announced its Bravo XR Disc Publisher. Like the Bravo II Disc Publisher, the Bravo XR automates the process of recording and direct-to-disc printing of up to 50 CDs or DVDs at a time. MORE

Propellerhead Reason Drum Kits 2 ReFill
Propellerhead Software has released the Reason Drum Kits 2 ReFill sample library, a collection of drum kits for Reason 3. MORE

TC Electronic Fabrik R, Fabrik C
TC Electronic has announced two new PowerCore plug-ins: Fabrik R (reverb) and Fabrik C (channel EQ, de-esser, 3-band/full-band compressor). MORE

BBC TV Installs Largest Studer Vista 8
TCI, BBC Resources' flagship television station in London, recently installed one of the largest digital desks built by Studer-a 72-fader Vista 8 audio production console with 516 inputs on a customized L-shaped work surface. MORE

Dozier Center to Acquire SSL C200s
The Dozier Center, a performing arts center on the outskirts of Atlanta, will soon take delivery of two Solid State Logic C200 digital production consoles, joining the facility's existing XL 9080 K Series SuperAnalogue console. MORE

Randy Kling Relocates Roost
Randy Kling's Disc Mastering, affectionately named "Randy's Roost" by the late Chet Atkins, has moved into new facilities at 455 Chestnut St. in Nashville. MORE

Margarita Mix de Santa Monica Unveils HD Mixing Suites
The L.A. Studios Inc. has announced that its Margarita Mix de Santa Monica facility has upgraded its mixing suites to full high definition. MORE

MW Audio Outfits Valencia Sound
MW Audio recently outfitted Valencia Sound, a new audio/video production facility in Santa Clarita, Calif., owned by composer/producer Rich Handley. MORE

Manhattan Transfer Miami Finds Power for 50 Cent
Manhattan Transfer Miami's audio department met with some rare challenges on the night Hurricane Katrina hit Miami. MORE

North Mississippi Allstars Get Animated for Barnyard
Taking a quick break from touring with John Hiatt and promoting their new album, Electric Blue Watermelon, the North Mississippi Allstars returned to Memphis' Ardent Studios to record songs for the upcoming Paramount Pictures animated feature, Barnyard. MORE

StarCity Recording Hosts Studio Jams, More
StarCity Recording Company, a recording and post-production facility in Bethlehem, Penn., welcomed a flurry of new projects recently, as well as the arrival of a Studer A827 Gold Edition 24-track analog tape machine. MORE

MixLine Feature: Opiate for the Masses "Rev Up" for New Album
Rock band Opiate for the Masses (OFM) is currently on tour with Disturbed and is preparing for another jaunt with Static-X; however, they still found time to write and record material for a new album, working in both local studios and the back of their tour bus. MORE