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Music2text on the scene to distribute music to mobile
Music2text has just come out of beta phase to allow artists and labels a way to sell music through mobile devices. Fans can text a song’s name to connect to the store and proceed to purchase and download the song. Welcome from Music2Text on Vimeo. From Music2text: Music2text is your mobile distributor, retailer, marketing and royalty reporting partner; our PRS compliant solution delivers
Washburn Guitars Presents the WCG25SCE Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Washburn Guitars introduces the WCG25SCE acoustic/electric guitar. The newest addition to the Comfort Series is highlighted by deluxe features and stunning visual appeal. The WCG25SCE is a Grand Auditorium style acoustic/electric guitar with a venetian cutaway for superior upper fret access. A highlight of the Comfort Series is the beveled top at the lower bout and, in the case of the
Get some FREE music with the Lollapalooza Sampler
In the ’90s, Lollapalooza redefined the summer music festival for a new generation of fans. Founded by Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell in 1991, the annual festival took alternative rock on the road, along with a midway of Gen X-friendly attractions such as body-piercing booths, virtual reality games and the Jim Rose Circus Sideshow. Over the years, it hosted everyone from The
You won’t believe what Paul McCartney was paid to play the Olympics
Paul banged out the classic “Hey Jude” during the opening ceremonies in London Friday night. While the crowd was signing along they probably didn’t give much thought to just how much Sir Paul was getting paid for the gig. Hold onto your hat… He was paid the U.S. equivalent of $1.57. Just one British pound. From: Hollywood Reporter
Hal Leonard Publishes The Power in Cubase
Hal Leonard Books, the musician’s best source of books on the music business, audio technology, instrument history, and more, has published ThePower in Cubase ($16.99) by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth. This comprehensive, thoughtful, and engaging guide is written to help the new user master the ins and outs of Cubase.
Another example of why the record business is failing
In an article from TechDirt a musician describes his tale of trying to obtain permission to do a parody of an Adam Lambert song. This should be easy right? No so fast. If you are going to require permission to do something in today’s world you might as well make it easy even if cash is required. Check out the article: TechDirt
How to wrap cables and untangle them
This short video will demonstrate how to wrap a cable so that it will allow you throw it out and have it lie flat and ready to work with. The video mentions video cable, but can used for all types.
Nektar ships Panorama P4, the first dedicated controller for Propellerhead Reason
Nektar Technology, Inc. the California based new brand for Advanced Control * Enhanced WorkflowControllers today announces Panorama P4, the first dedicated Keyboard Controller for the highly acclaimed Propellerhead Reason Music Creation Software is shipping. Propellerhead: “It’s a keeper!” When Panorama first showed up at this years NAMM show it got tremendous attention from users and the media. Nektar’s vision has been acknowledged: Create a controller keyboard that
Native Instruments presents behind-the-scenes video of MOSTLY ROBOT
Native Instruments presents behind-the-scenes video of electronic supergroup MOSTLY ROBOTBerlin, July 19th, 2012 – Native Instruments today presented a brand-new video of Mostly Robot, the all-star band made up of five exceptional artists: Jamie Lidell, Tim Exile, Jeremy Ellis, Mr Jimmy and DJ Shiftee. Conceived by Native Instruments and utilizing an advanced array of NI hardware and software, Mostly Robot played their
Kemper Amps release new Amp Profiles and FX
Kemper Amps/ Recklinghausen, Germany – July 19th, 2012 (ictw) – Today, Kemper Amps have released the brand new Software Version 1.1 for the Kemper Profiling Amplifier. This mandatory update includes a set of brand new Lo-Fi FX, and a collection of 50 additional Amp Profiles carefully collected from a range of guitar players with outstanding amp set-ups. Since its release in December
FENDER® CUSTOM SHOP ADDS NEW MODELS TO 2012 LIMITED COLLECTION
The Fender Custom Shop is proud to introduce five striking models to its 2012 limited collection; four guitars and one bass. The new additions join 10 previously released models, making for an impressive family built for the most discerning musicians.
The Audix f50 Gets Wired – For Sound
The f50 is the vocal star of the Audix Fusion Series, continuing to outperform mics in the same class over the past seven years. Audix has expanded the already popular series by adding two models that are packaged with a professional quality low impedance XLR-XLR low impedance mic cable ; making models f50CBL and the f50SCBL even more compelling values. The multi-talented
Propellerhead updates Figure to add saving, exporting and more
Propellerhead updates Figure to add saving, exporting and moreStockholm, Sweden (July 06, 2012) (ictw) – Today, Propellerhead has released an update to Figure, its best selling music app for iOS. Available immediately, Figure 1.1 now adds saving, browsing and loading of songs, as well as variable loop lengths and export of audio through iTunes file Sharing. These new enhancements provide users with the most requested additions.Figure pricing remains the same at EUR
UK Artist Ginger Wildheart hits Top 10 with Crowdsourced Album
Wildheart’s album surpassed that of Rhianna and Coldplay on the UK charts. He crowdfunded his album by asking fans to buy a copy in advance. Those backing the project were offered the chance to own a limited edition triple album of 30 songs entitled 555% – and also be able to vote on which 12 tracks would make the single disc version
SQUIER® BY FENDER® INTRODUCES VINTAGE MODIFIED SERIES ADDITIONS
Squier announces several new models to its acclaimed Vintage Modified series, including Squier takes on five classic Fender guitar designs.For the first time ever, Squier introduces a Vintage Modified Telecaster® Deluxe guitar armed with all-new Fender-designed Wide Range humbcking pickups. An acclaimed and time-honoredinnovation, the Wide Range humbucking pickup delivers incredibly full tone and lends even more vintage-style authenticity to this new
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Beatles Custom Vox Guitar Going Up for Auction March 21, 2013
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Register Of Copyrights Expected To Call For Reduction In Copyright Term March 15, 2013
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SXSW Live – Streaming Goodies March 15 March 15, 2013
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NAPSTER, DOWNLOADED the Film March 14, 2013
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SXSW Live – Watch Music Festival Showcases at The North Door March 13, 2013
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Samsung presents: Prince at SXSW March 13, 2013
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SXSW Music Accelerator Finalists and Winner Announced March 13, 2013
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SXSW Music Conference – Building To a Crescendo March 6, 2013
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2013 Coachella Lineup announced January 24, 2013
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SXSW Music Announces Clive Davis As A Featured Speaker January 22, 2013
