PreSonus AD192
PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc. is now shipping the new AD192 optional digital output card for the Eureka!" pro recording channel. MORE

Gefen ex-tend-it FireWire Extender
Gefen Inc. released its ex-tend-it FireWire Extender, a new addition to its ex-tend-it Professional Series product line that allows any device with a FireWire port to be extended large distances from the computer or source, effectively operating anywhere within a 1,640-foot distance. MORE


M-Audio Octane
The M-Audio Octane is a pro 8-channel microphone preamplifier with ADAT Lightpipe output optimized for multichannel digital recording. Each of the eight channels features the preamp technology found in the company's DMP3 mic preamp. MORE

Korg CR-4
Korg debuted a 4-track, cassette-based recording system, the CR-4, which includes amp and effects models, a built-in 5-watt stereo amplifier and a pair of 8cm speakers that allow the user to monitor an in-progress recording. The CR-4 (17.08x3.94x12.6 inches, WxHxD; 11 pounds) can also be used as a practice amp or cassette replay system. MORE

Open Labs OpenSynth neKo64
Open Labs has started shipping the OpenSynthª neKo64ª open-platform keyboard workstations. The OpenSynth combines the power and flexibility of personal computers with the real-world playability of traditional electronic keyboards, allowing musicians to use virtual instruments and effects plug-ins in a studio or live performance setting. Shipments began with the 61-key AMD Opteron version, with the 76-key soon to follow. MORE

Boss BR-1600CD
BossÍ 16-track (256 V-Track) BR-1600CD digital studio comes with a 40GB hard drive and CD-R/RW drive. It can record all eight XLR inputs simultaneously, and effects include COSM modeling for guitar, bass and microphones. MORE

Coyote R&D Music-Can
The Music-Can is a fully configured software sampler/synthesizer turnkey computer to run Tascam GigaStudio, Native Instruments Kontakt and other high-performance soft samplers or synthesizers. MORE

Roland Fantom X-Series
Roland's new line of workstation keyboards, the Fantom-X Series, is available with a 61-note keyboard (Fantom-X6, pictured), 76-note keyboard (Fantom-X7) or 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard (Fantom-X8). These 128-note workstations offer a capacity for nearly 1 GB of wave data when fully expanded. Each model boasts a brand-new wave ROM with new sounds, room for four SRX expansions, up to 544 MB of sample RAM and a color LCD screen. MORE

RME ADI-2
RME presented the ADI-2, a compact (9.5-inch unit) and flexible 2-channel high-end AD/DA converter that converts from/to S/PDIF, AES and ADAT at up to 192 kHz. MORE

Magix Samplitude, Sequoia 7.2 Update
A new update has been released for the current versions of Samplitude and Sequoia, which is free to all owners of the full-version 7.x. MORE

MacAudioLab Instructional Video
MacAudioLab is now offering The Mobile Macintosh Recording Studio instructional video ($79.95), which explains the technology behind the gear, discusses recording techniques and offers interviews with musicians and engineers who are using laptop audio recording. The interactive training video can be played on any computer running QuickTime 6 or higher. MORE


NEWS YOU CAN USE

Tracktion Now Available for Purchase at Mackie.Com
Mackie's new music production software, Tracktion, is now available for purchase from the Mackie Website, mackie.com/products/tracktion/index.html. Tracktion is an audio/MIDI workstation that boasts a powerful single-screen interface, providing instant access to functions requiring multiple screens in most current workstation software. MORE

Plugzilla Ships With Superwave P8
Manifold Labs and Superwave announced the inclusion of the Superwave P8 in every Plugzilla; additionally, Superwave announced plans to support Plugzilla with its professional line of instrument plug-ins, including Superwave Performer, Superwave Professional and the forthcoming Superwave P8000. MORE

Second Street Brings in Chernoff Touber Associates
Second Street Productions (Santa Monica, Calif.), the in-house production unit of ad agency Rubin Postaer and Associates (RPA), has moved into a new state-of-the-art facility designed by Chernoff Touber Associates, the Beverly Hills-based consulting firm founded by industry veterans Larry Chernoff and Joshua Touber. MORE

AMPAS Awards Dolby's Doug Greenfield
Dolby Laboratories announced that Douglas Greenfield, senior director of production services, was awarded the John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the Scientific and Technical Awards dinner on February 14. MORE

IK Multimedia, Sonic Reality Join Forces
Announced at Winter NAMM, IK Multimedia and Sonic Reality, after a successful cooperation creating SampleTank LE products (Sonic Synth, OmniSynth and eROMS), have announced a strategic alliance to create a wide range of innovative products. MORE

Klipsch Files Suit Against Multiple Internet Sales Violators
Klipsch Audio Technologies has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana against companies operating the following Internet sites: crazyeddie.com, 50TopSellers.com, AuthorizedElectronics.com, TheBestPriceStore.com and HomeTheaterPhiles.com. Klipsch is seeking recovery of damages and an injunction to prevent the defendants from inducing authorized dealers to trans-ship Klipsch products, interfering with the contractual relationships between Klipsch and its authorized dealers, infringing on Klipsch trademarks and illegally using Klipsch's copyrighted materials. MORE

NAB Engineering Achievement Winners Announced
The National Association of Broadcasters announced the winners of its Engineering Achievement Awards. The awards, first established in 1959, are given to industry leaders for significant contributions that have advanced broadcast engineering. The award winners will be honored at the Technology Luncheon, Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at NAB 2004 in Las Vegas. MORE

MAGIX Adds Lynx Studio Technology to List of Recommended Sound Cards
After extensive testing and evaluation, MAGIX AG of Germany has added the LynxTWO, LynxL22 and new AES16 to its list of recommended sound cards for its Samplitude and Sequoia. Lynx Studio Technology manufactures high-end PCI audio interfaces for analog and digital audio that are compatible with Windows and Macintosh computers. MORE

Tascam GigaStudio 3 Supports ReWire
Propellerhead Software's ReWire is now supported by Tascam's GigaStudio 3 streaming software sampler. MORE


EVENTS THIS MONTH

NAB 2004, April 17-22, 2004, in Las Vegas, will feature a new track, "Worship Technology Conference," which will focus on technologies used in producing programming for churches and ministries. April 19-22, 2004. nab.org/conventions/nab2004

Streaming Media East, Streaming & Digital Media Solutions for the Business World (streamingmedia.com/east/), will be held May 11-12, 2004, at the Hilton NY in New York City. It features more than 30 sessions and three tracks on business, technology and content subjects. Hear the latest issues pertaining to such topics ascollaborative applications, live broadcasting, content-protection strategies, TV networks and streaming, broadband content models, enterprise applications, wireless services and solutions, streaming for education and security, Web conferencing, eLearning, the cost of streaming and more.

Home Entertainment 2004 will take place in two locales: New York City (May 20-23, 2004, at the New York Hilton) and San Francisco (November 4-7, 2004, at the Westin-St. Francis Hotel). Advance tickets can be ordered at HomeEntertainment-EXPO.com.

The 2004 Broadway Lighting Master Classes (BLMC) and Broadway Sound Master Classes (BSMC) will be held at John Jay College Auditorium in New York City in June. The Broadway Lighting Master Classes will be held from June 16-18, 2004, and the Broadway Sound Master Classes held on June 18-20, 2004. Both are professional-level seminars that focus on the best of lighting and sound design for Broadway and beyond. Both the BLMC and BSMC feature special manufacturer showcases. Highlights include a ticket to a hit Broadway show and post-show discussion, plus the12th annual EDDY Awards for excellence in entertainment design and technology, held Friday, June 18. For more, visit entertainmentdesignmag.com.

Music China/Prolight + Sound Shanghai will be held October 20-23, 2004, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (China). With confirmed national pavilions from Germany, Italy, Taiwan, the UK and the U.S., plus exhibitors from 10 additional countries, the show promises to be a truly international showcase of musical instruments and pro audio and lighting equipment. For more information, visit musikmesse.com, prolight-sound.com or e-mail consumer@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.


DEADLINES

From March 31, 2004, to April 3, 2004, more than 75,000 visitors and 1,200 exhibitors will be in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound 2004. This is the last chance to lock in a booth for the show, as a few spaces are still available. Musikmesse offers a convenient turnkey package allowing exhibitors to completely focus on meeting the worldwide dealers, buyers and distributors that attend this truly international event. Call Musikmesse's USA office (770/984-8016, ext. 405) for exhibitor details. Trade show visitor tickets are available online at usa.messefrankfurt.com. Musikmesse has also arranged a limited number of optional sightseeing tours; bookings have a deadline of March 8, 2004. Details on these are also available through the Musikmesse USA service department at 770/984-8016, ext. 406.

Disc Makers is kicking off the latest installment of its Independent Music World Series (IMWS). The Midwest showcase finals will be held in Chicago at the Elbo Room on May 13, 2004, and will feature the top six acts as selected by Billboard magazine performing for $35,000 in music gear and prizes. Bands and artists can log onto discmakers.com/imws to register and find out more information about the IMWS. The competition is open to all musicians not currently signed to a major record label and to all styles and genres of music. To be eligible, at least one bandmember must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North or South Dakotas, Oklahoma or Wisconsin. Submissions must be postmarked by March 11, 2004.

Entries for the 2004 USA Songwriting Competition are currently being accepted until May 28, 2004. Winning songs will receive airplay on nationally syndicated radio program ""Acoustic Café" and XM Radio, as well as $50,000 worth in cash, merchandise and exposure. Songs may be entered in 15 categories, including pop, rock and country. For more information, visit songwriting.net.

Prospective vocalists for the Montreal International Musical Competition (May 9-20, 2005), formerly known as Jeunesses Musicales Montreal International Competition, have until January 21, 2005, to send in their application form, which can be found at jeunessesmusicales.com.