Hoboken, NJ-based Wiley Publishing has just released Songwriting for Dummies, 2nd Edition ($21.99). The book helps readers to get in touch with initial inspiration, fine-tune lyrics, and even get songs in front of industry decision-makers.
The hands-on guide includes:
— Songwriting For Dummies, 2nd Edition cheat sheet
— Good reasons Read more...
Brooklyn-based sample library developer, Sample Logic — makers of Morphestra — has announced the imminent release of Cinematic Guitars, a new collection of morphed guitar instruments harnessed in a “core effects sequencer” engine powered by the Native Instruments Kontakt Player.
Derived from electric and acoustic guitar recordings by Guitar Hero Read more...
Brooklyn-based record label/retailer/distributor Fat Beats has announced that they will be closing their last two remaining retail locations in New York and Los Angeles.
Although the Manhattan location at 406 Avenue of the Americas will cease operations on September 4th, there will be a series of sales and tribute parties Read more...
SSL has expanded their XLogic X-Rack modular rack system with a new Stereo EQ Module.
The X-Rack Stereo EQ Module is a stereo version of SSL’s console Channel EQ. It features a classic SSL four-band parametric EQ for surgical problem-solving, smoother broader sound shaping, or more aggressive character.
The new Read more...
EastWest has released “The Dark Side,” a 40 GB collection of virtual instruments — some dark and eerie, and many highly processed — mangled, distorted, or effected out of all recognition.
Created and produced by EastWest founder/producer Doug Rogers and Grammy-winning producer/engineer Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, MGMT, Mogwai, Mercury Read more...
