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We would like to invite you out this Wednesday night (11/19) to experience the world's premiere producer-driven event (the iStandard Producer Showcase to be exact) in its birthplace, the Greatest City in the World, New York. The road to "Beast of the Beats III" continues, but first:
So if you haven't been out yet, now's the time. If you have been out before, you know what it's all about and we will see you with your networking game face on...  We have some REALLY big news though before delving into all the festivities going on at Don Hill's this Wednesday evening. iStandard is proud to announce that it will once again be holding it's Producer Showcase as part of Remix Hotel - Los Angeles (12/4 - 12/6), as well as presenting 2 of its world-famous "iNteractive iNdustry pAnels". For more info on the full agenda, click HERE. RHLA 2008 will be a sunny L.A. weekend of music-production technology, industry panels and artist appearances. RHLA 2008 adds a new programming component-video production-to its successful format of audio-related demos, performances and exhibits. To learn more about Remix Hotel, please visit www.remixhotel.com, and to register either for FREE or for a $99 ALL-ACCESS V.I.P. PASS, click HERE FULL DETAILS ON THE iStandard Producer Showcase AT REMIX HOTEL COMING SOON! BE SURE TO CHECK www.iStandardProducers.com DAILY FOR INFORMATION! PRODUCERS THAT WISH TO SUBMIT EARLY CAN DO SO BY CLICKING HERE(must be registered for Remix Hotel - Los Angeles and enter their confirmation code)  We also NEED to update you on what's going down on iStandardProducers.com. Not only is the site filled with interviews, message boards, track ratings, "iCharts", and more, there are also 20 PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES available exclusively to its members. Included in the fray are artists like 50 CENT (he's not done!), EMINEM (he's recording), RIHANNA (she's gorgeous), RICK ROSS (he's a boss), and many more. Plus there are now 2 FILM/TV Opportunities, thanks to our friends at Uncommon Trax & Silverlight! So Producers, if you haven't been on the site, JOIN NOW! This site is not only for producers, but also for artists, managers, attorneys, film/TV licensing companies, labels, - basically ANYONE that needs production. Membership is FREE for anyone simply searching for tracks or wishing to network with hot, new producers! To learn how click HERE! Wow, so much going on but so little time...Hope to see you in NYC on Wednesday, in LA in December, and ANYTIME on iStandardProducers.com! iStandard Inc.  | |
FULL DETAILS ON THE UPCOMING iSTANDARD EXPERIENCE: DATE: This Wednesday, November 19, 2008 TIME: Doors at 8:30PM, Show at 9:30PM VENUE: DON HILL'S 511 Greenwich St. (@ Spring St.) New York, NY 10013: MAP IT HERE AGE/PRICE: 21+, NEED I.D. OR YOU WILL NOT BE LET IN, $15 @ the door JUDGE PANEL: Ken Lewis (Grammy Award Winning Producer/Engineer/Writer/Musician for Kanye West, Usher, Danity Kane, Beastie Boys, and more) Jimi Kendrix (Multi-Platinum Producer for Jay-Z, Ashanti, G-Unit, Lloyd, and more) Christian Fields (Manager for Capitol Recording Artist MIMS) PLUS SOME SPECIAL SURPRISES! TO SUBMIT FOR AN UPCOMING iStandard Producer Showcase simply upload 2 tracks and the required information at: http://www.istandardproducers.com/index.php?t=show_submit (We are now booking for 1/21 & 2/18 in NYC,2/4 & 2/5 in Philly,2/11 in Atlanta (TBD) & of course 12/5 @ Remix Hotel LA) The iStandard Producer Showcase - NYC Edition, presented by Roland, ASCAP, Remix, Ableton, & IK Multimedia, is back, where up-and-coming Hip-Hop/R&B/Pop Producers from all over the country will spotlight their tracks in front of our esteemed Industry Judge Panel. Besides the judge panel, our crowd is filled with various label reps., attorneys, managers, artists, and more. The iStandard Producer Showcase is THE PLACE where people come to look for new producers and network; you never know who will be out. ANY up-and-comer or established person in the music business needs to be in the building this Wednesday night! There have been a lot of producer "showcases" and events popping up as of late, but no one consistently delivers like iStandard on a monthly basis. Don't forget to check out ROLAND at the event, with their top-of-the-line Fantom-G6 & MV-8800. Plus, Walter Jones from ASCAP will be in the house with some very important information re: your Performing Rights! For industry guest list, simply email jhatch@istandardproducers.com with your name, title, and guests...PLUS all past participating iStandard Producers OR Beats on the Beach registrants are FREE at the door! PRIZE PACKAGE:  ABLETON LIVE 7-LE: Step into computer-based music with more fun and less hassle. Ableton Live 7 LE gives you an intuitive interface and pro features for recording, songwriting, remixing and DJing. Live LE offers two main views-the Session View and the Arrangement View-that interact in a powerful and unique way, allowing you to create, produce and perform your music all in a single application IK Multimedia's SAMPLE MOOG: Create the phattest bass lines with SampleMoog virtual instrument, over  2000 basses and leads from 16 Moog synths! SampleMoog includes the sounds of all the most sought-after vintage and modern Moog™ synthesizers spanning the entire Moog history, in an easy to use, sample-based virtual instrument "powered by SampleTank" available as a plug-in for the most popular DAWs and a standalone application for Mac and PC. IK Multimedia's T-RackS 24: If you record music with digital gear, you already know how challenging it can be to get that warm, broad, analog sound. Yet, up until now, there's never been a way to achieve this leaving the digital domain and piping your music through expensive analog gear.T-RackS® 24 has everything you need to create superb, tube-toned masters on your desktop. REMIX MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION: Remix educates DJs, engineers, producers, and performers of electronic music about the latest applications and new products specific to the electronic and urban music markets N.E.X.T. UP RADIO'S PRODUCER'S POINT OF VIEW: hosted by D.W.I., this program can be heard on NYC's 91.9FM, as well as 1.fm jamz on iTunes radio. | |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact:
Amanda Whiting
PR/Media Relations Manager
(323) 890-3718
Amanda.Whiting@RolandUS.com
ROLAND RELEASES VERSION 1.20 UPDATE FOR FANTOM-G
New System Update Enhances Functionality of Flagship Workstation
Los Angeles, CA, November 17, 2008— Roland is pleased to announce the release of the latest system update for the Fantom-G workstations. Version 1.20 adds new enhancements to the Fantom-G that include 1GB RAM support and new Auto-Track functionality.
The Fantom-G has redefined the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL expansion bay, jumbo-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI recorder, and first-class 88-note weighted Ivory Feel (Fantom-G8) and synth-action (Fantom-G7 and Fantom-G6) keys.
The release of v1.20 adds a number of new innovative features to the Fantom-G operating system:
- Expanded capabilities added to the 152-track song recorder
- New functions added for selecting parts and patches
- Auto-Track function strengthens link between sound generator and tracking
- Input quantizing can now be changed in real-time
- New SMF export, as well as song and phrase edit parameters added
- Maximum RAM memory increased from 512MB to 1GB
“We listened to the Fantom-G community, and this upgrade adds many new features requested by our end-users,” says Product Manager Vince LaDuca. “With the additional functionality in version 1.20, the Fantom-G is now the most innovative and DAW-like workstation synthesizer on the market.”
DOWNLOAD INFORMATION
To download the Fantom-G6/G7/G8 System Update v1.20, please visit:
http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?dsection=d_downloads&ObjectId=918
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Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, audio processors, and multimedia products. With over 35 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow. For more information, visit http://www.RolandUS.com.
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This is Sha Money & Money Management Group's 2nd Annual One Stop Shop Producer Conference 2008 Trailer, news about 2009 coming soon!!
You know Money Management and iStandard will bring the hottest producer competition with the illest panel in '09, check out Chamillionaire, DJ Don Cannon, DJ Premier, Apex, 9th Wonder, DJ Toomp and Swizz Beatz going crazy last year!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact:
Amanda Whiting
PR/Media Relations Manager
(323) 890-3718
Amanda.Whiting@RolandUS.com
ROLAND NOW SHIPPING JUNO-STAGE PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER
A Versatile Synth For Any Level of Stage Player
Los Angeles, CA, November 10, 2008—Roland® Corporation is pleased to announce the new JUNO-Stage synthesizer is now shipping. As the latest addition to the benchmark JUNO Series, JUNO-Stage is uniquely created for live performance applications.
This professional-grade 76-key synthesizer ships with an essential high-quality sound set, including an 88-key stereo multi-sampled piano derived from the Fantom-G workstation series. Two slots for SRX expansion boards add even more options to a player’s sonic palette. A redesigned weighted synth-action keyboard ensures the JUNO-Stage feels as good as it sounds.
The JUNO-Stage includes all the features needed for a streamlined live performance, such as simple split and layer functions, separate reverb and EQ knobs, an intuitive top panel and LED display, and the FAVORITE function that enables the quick recall of up to 100 unique sounds and keyboard setups. The JUNO-Stage even includes a dedicated XLR microphone input with reverb and a vocoder, adding another unique possibility for a live performance.
The JUNO-Stage effortlessly translates to the studio as well. Using a single button, it is transformed into a MIDI master keyboard, enabling seamless integration with external sound sources and software recording applications such as the included Cakewalk Sonar LE. A USB memory port enables playback of .MP3, .WAV, .AIFF, or .SMF files from standard USB flash memory.
With highly refined sounds and features designed for studio and stage, the JUNO-Stage is the perfect synthesizer for any level of performing player and recording artist.
The JUNO-Stage is now shipping with a retail price of $1,599.00.
For hi-resolution images, click here
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Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, audio processors, and multimedia products. With over 35 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow. For more information, visit http://www.RolandUS.com.
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