– Molly Montoya brings over 9 years of education industry experience to Hitachi Software as she spearheads sales in the Western Region —

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, January 28, 2008 — Hitachi Software Engineering America, Ltd. today announced the appointment of Molly Montoya as the company‘s new Education and Training Consultant for the Western region. Montoya will manage regional sales for Hitachi Software, providing StarBoard interactive presentation products to Educational institutions across states including California, Oregon, and Washington. Montoya will be a resource for customers in those states, providing support and information while guiding them toward the best Hitachi products to meet their organizations‘ individual challenges. more

Free upgrade can be easily downloaded and installed via USB, providing musicians and producers improved ease of use and advanced functionality.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 –Responding to the requests of the growing number of TimeFactor owners, Eventide today announced the immediate availability of v2 software for the TimeFactor effects pedal. The software, free to registered users, downloads and installs easily by simply plugging the USB outlet into an Internet-connected computer, and provides users with an impressive set of new features and improvements. more

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 — Coincident with the opening of Winter NAMM, Eventide has launched a new state-of-the-art Eventide.com website that will serve as a venue and forum for users around the world. By registering on the site, users can sign up for a drawing on March 23, 2008 for a TimeFactor Twin Delay Stompbox. The new site features threaded user forums, a product support knowledge base, and comprehensive information on Eventide‘s full range of products – from the history-shaping effects processors to the progressive Anthology II ProTools plug-in bundle and the new critically acclaimed Stompbox pedals. more

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 — Demonstrating the premium fidelity, uniform coverage and high output of JBL VERTEC® line arrays, Buenos Aires Live Show (B.A.L.S.) provided live sound reinforcement for a series of concerts in Buenos Aires featuring Soda Stereo, the most popular rock band in Latin America. The six shows were held at the River Plate Stadium (Estadio Monumental) and drew more than 450,000 fans. more

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 — Demonstrating the versatility and functionality of its HiQnet™ professional audio system configuration and control protocol and also the increasing deployment of HiQnet in components of its brands, the Harman Pro Group today announced that it had supplied system integrator, Creative Technologies, with a sophisticated HiQnet digital audio and control network for the ambitious and heavily AV-centric General Motors booth at the Detroit Auto Show. The system, specified by event sound designer Jim Risgin of OSA International, employs HiQnet at its core, is controlled using HiQnet System Architect™ control software with BSS Audio Soundweb London BLU-80 processors, and features 174 HiQnet-enabled VP Series powered loudspeakers from JBL Professional. more

Revolutionary Producer Hank Shocklee Employs Revolutionary Technology With JBL LSR4300 Series Studio Monitors

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 — Demonstrating the sonic accuracy of JBL Professional LSR4300 Series studio monitors, influential producer Hank Shocklee installed a pair of JBL LSR4300 powered studio monitors for his personal writing room. With JBL‘s groundbreaking Room Mode Correction™ (RMC) technology, Shocklee has tuned the system to eliminate problems caused by standing waves in his room, creating an ideal listening environment. more

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 — Eventide‘s Anthology II TDM Plug-ins bundle has proved to be the ultimate toolbox in the studio of Grammy Award-winning producer, mixer and songwriter, Chris Trevett. Trevett‘s credits include work with R. Kelly, Joe, Britney Spears, Erykah Badu, Backstreet Boys, and many others. more

RECORDING ENGINEER JIMMY DOUGLASS AND JBL PROFESSIONAL LSR4300 SERIES STUDIO MONITORS MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGETHER

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 –Renowned recording engineer Jimmy Douglass, whose credits range from the Rolling Stones to Foreigner to Jay-Z, has enjoyed continued success mixing Justin Timberlake‘s blockbuster FutureSex/LoveSounds album and Duran Duran‘s Red Carpet Massacre. Both albums were mixed using JBL Professional LSR4300 Series studio monitors, which Douglass purchased while mixing the Timberlake release. more

Products from the Music Accessories line simplify management and storage of audio/video components in home studios.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 – At Winter NAMM 2008, Middle Atlantic Products is showcasing a comprehensive line of solutions from its Music Accessories brand. The Music Accessories products on display include innovative, yet practical, solutions designed to effectively and affordably manage and house home studio components. more

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 — In a high-profile tour that demonstrates the versatility and unmatched performance of JBL Professional VERTEC® line arrays, leading audio rental company Audio Analysts is currently providing the live sound system for the Blue Man Group‘s “How To Be A Megastar Tour 2.1.” The world tour, which included a January 12, 2008 performance at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA immediately preceding this year‘s Winter NAMM show, is expected to continue through May 2008. more