Underscoring its commitment to continually advance the performance and workflow integration of its audio production tools, Eventide unveiled a new TDM plug-in that provides real-time control of its award-winning Eventide H8000 series, H7600, and Eclipseâ„¢ multi-effects processors. E-Controlâ„¢ provides multiple parameter control automation, and program change capability, which is saved with the session for easy recall from within ProTools. The E-Control plug-in for ProTools will be available in December for $199. E-Control will be available at no charge for a limited time with the H8000FW, H7600, and Eclipse hardware processors purchased after September 1, 2007. more

Further demonstrating its customer commitment by continually upgrading its range of effects processors, Eventide today introduced Version 5.3 upgrade for its H8000 series. In doing so, the company makes its H8000FW compliant with Apple Leopard, and Windows Vista, in addition to other improvements including advanced system stability with FireWire and a more intuitive driver control panel. more

“Eventide has really packed a lot of features into a small box.�
– David Gilden, musician

Drawn to the benefits of having rackmount effects processor capabilities in an affordable and upgradeable stompbox, accomplished kora musician David Gilden recently added an Eventide TimeFactor effects pedal to his touring rig. Since the 1980s, Gilden has toured extensively as a solo artist and with the band Cora Connection, and is one of the world’s most accomplished masters of the kora, a traditional African harp-lute. more

“The TimeFactor and ModFactor offer so much flexibility in a compact pedal.�
– Kevin Hunter, guitarist.

Looking for the perfect combination of versatility, performance and portability, guitarist Kevin Hunter has added the Eventide TimeFactor and ModFactor stompboxes to his repertoire. Hunter, the former guitarist for Jive Records recording artist Lesley Roy, is currently working on a project with producer Hal Willner (Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Marianne Faithfull). more

Portuguese Distributors Custodio Cardos Pereira SA (CCP) Report A Huge Take-Up Of Soundcraft Vi6 Consoles Among The Country’s Leading Rental Companies

Showcasing Soundcraft’s position as a global leader in digital mixing, three premier Portuguese technical production houses, Décibel, Strong and CLS Audiovisuals, have made major investments in Soundcraft’s digital platform. The addition will lead to the expansion of Vi6™ consoles across many different applications. more

Continuing a tradition of providing the leading amplifiers for tour sound applications, Crown’s MA-12000i amps were featured in XXXX Audio System’s live applications for a number of sold out shows this past summer. Artists such as KISS, Sammy Hagar, Jason Aldean, Frankie Valli, Daughtry, Lifehouse, Ne-Yo, John Michael Montgomery, Gladys Knight, Al Green, Sheryl Crow, Mike Ness and the Black Keys all performed with sound systems that integrated MA-12000i amps and JBL VerTec speaker systems. more

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, OCTOBER 14, 2008 – Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, debuted its new look at AES 2008. The company recently received a full makeover, updating its branding and marketing to adhere to its new corporate image. more

Orlando, FL—October 2008—Tributaries® Cable, the Florida company that sets the standard for high-performance, high-value accessories and cables for custom home audio and home-theater installations, is pleased to announce a pair of new AC power products that offer unique flexibility and round out the Tributaries line of innovative power strips. The new T1 single-outlet and T8 eight-outlet designs both incorporate high-current surge protection, to which the T8 adds RFI AC line filtering. more

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Oct. 14, 2008 – StrandVision LLC, a provider of hosted digital signage services, today announced that Triangle Management & Investment Inc., which operates four Choice Hotels in Florida, is using its digital signage system for guest communications and services at the Clarion Resort & WaterPark in Orlando, with plans for an additional deployment at the Fort Lauderdale Quality Resort that it manages. more

San Clemente, CA—October 2008—Sonance® has long been the innovator in custom-installation in-wall and in-ceiling loudspeakers, but the company’s latest introduction to the enormously popular Sonance Architectural Series®, breaks new ground. The new Sonance BPS-1 Bandpass Subwoofer, designed to work with all round and square Architectural Series models, provides exceptional bass performance where needed and installs perfectly flush with a ceiling. more