Steve Beeston joins London-based distributor as Sales Manager

20th February 2012. MSL Professional has announced the appointment of Steve Beeston to the newly created role of Sales Manager. Steve brings over 20 years of MI and pro audio retail and distribution experience to the London-based company, having previously worked for several leading industry suppliers and manufacturers including Focusrite, TC Electronic and Sound Technology.

At MSL Professional he will be responsible for on-the-road sales and trade show support for the company’s growing collection of brands that currently include JoeCo, MixVibes, Two Notes and Sonoma Wire Works.

Simon Lowther, MSL Pro’s Managing Director said: We’re delighted to welcome Steve on board as we head towards the end of our first year in business. Steve has a wealth of industry experience and is known by many of our dealers, so he will be a great asset to the company as we begin to expand into new areas of the market.”

Looking forward to a new challenge, Steve said: “I’m really pleased to be joining the MSL Pro team. It’s an exciting prospect to be involved with a company that is still in its early stages, as there is so much opportunity for business development. I’m looking forward to working closely with MSL Pro’s dealer network to help increase brand awareness and support various sales initiatives.”

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Control your MixVibes CrossDJ software via iPhone or iPod touch.

16th January 2012. Leading DJ technology manufacturer MixVibes has announced the launch of CrossDJ Remote, a ground-breaking new app for iPhone/iPod touch that enables remote control of MixVibes Cross, CrossDJ and the new CrossDJ Free software applications.

Combining an intuitive interface with familiar user-friendly controls, CrossDJ Remote offers DJs real freedom of movement in a stylish, easy solution. Mix music from the couch, or dance with the crowd while keeping total control over the mix. In just a few taps, your track collection, playlists, smartlists and autoplay can be instantly accessed. Simply create a network between your computer and Apple device and you’re ready to go. No internet connection is needed.

It’s also a great chance to check out the app with CrossDJ Free and explore some of the essential functionality that has earned MixVibes’ CrossDJ “Best DJ Software” accolades in both 2010 and 2011. CrossDJ Free includes two high precision media players, direct iTunes integration in the Collection and three audio effects (Echo, Chopper and bi-filter) for creative mixing. Also included, a range of audio loops from 1/8 beat to 16 beats and an exceptionally precise BPM analyser.

CrossDJ Remote and CrossDJ Free are available now from the App Store.

 www.mixvibes.com

MixVibes products are exclusively distributed in the UK by MSL Professional
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More creative options with latest version of digital video mixing solution.

25th January 2012. Leading DJ technology manufacturer MixVibes has launched version 1.3 of its VFX Control digital video mixing solution for professional DJs and VJs. The new version brings major improvements to this already powerful software.

VFX’s look and feel has been updated and improved. No other DJ/VJ software currently offers its range of technical capabilities combined with smooth ergonomics. Media management, transitions, preferences and other features have been enhanced and a new workflow display added for faster access to essential features. Various keyboard shortcuts have also been introduced to improve workflow.

The addition of HID Protocol to VFX Control 1.3 offers ultra-precise control of jog wheel movement, loops, pitch bend and more. VFX Control is now also fully pre-mapped for over 20 controllers, including MixVibes’ best selling U-Mix Control Pro as well as Pioneer CDJ 900 and 2000 players and other popular controllers. (The software now allows mapping of controls using MIDI learning so the user can customise control maps or even add new controllers easily.) Additional improvements include showing VFX data on the CDJ LCD display screens for scrollable media bases, artwork and waveforms. VFX Control 1.3 has been equipped with MixVibes’ ultra-accurate BPM analyzer to improve mixing quality and enjoyment. Previews of video transitions can also be done before loading onto the track. Further developments include the synchronizing of audio and video files within each player: for example, a scratch, loop or rewind will impact both audio and video tracks simultaneously. A Track Repeat function also replays both media in an endless loop.

In addition to ASIO driver support, VFX Control 1.3 also supports WASAPI, which can be operated in shared mode.

VFX 1.3 software retails in the UK at £329 and is included with the VFX controller package for £429.  Upgrades for owners of previous versions are free from www.mixvibes.com

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BlackBox Recorder voted best live recording device 

24th January 2012. The BlackBox Recorder (v2.1) has been named Winner of the Recording Devices category at the 27^th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards. The awards are presented by the TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio in recognition of outstanding achievement in the professional audio industry. Winners were announced at a special event held during the 2012 NAMM Show, following several weeks of voting by industry professionals.

Also at NAMM, the results of the 2011 Pro Sound Web Readers’ Choice Awards were announced, with JoeCo achieving a second consecutive win in the Live Recording Hardware category, this time for the new BlackBox BBR64-MADI Recorder. The results followed six weeks of voting by thousands of Live Sound International magazine and Pro Sound Web readers.

A delighted Joe Bull said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have received this recognition in a year that has seen some significant additions to the BlackBox family. As always we greatly appreciate the input we receive from our professional users and that helps us keep delivering recording hardware that meets a broad range of audio capture requirements. So it’s extremely gratifying to have received such positive feedback on our latest developments. We would like to thank everyone who helped us achieve these great accolades.”

www.joeco.co.uk

20th January 2012. Two Notes Audio Engineering, manufacturer of the Torpedo range of guitar amp/speaker simulation hardware and software, has announced the upcoming release of Torpedo C.A.B., a new stomp box that provides cabinet simulation for any guitar rig based on a pedalboard.

Torpedo C.A.B. has all the great features of Torpedo Live in a pedal format, with an input stage that has been specifically designed to work with guitar and line levels. Guitarists creating their sounds from stomp boxes won’t ever need to carry an amp on stage again!  Torpedo C.A.B. provides power amp simulation (thanks to its component-based modeling algorithms) as well as cabinet + microphone simulation, powered by Two Notes’ exclusive Torpedo technology. This proprietary technology accurately emulates the sound and process of miking a guitar or bass cabinet in a professional recording studio, including free microphone placement in the virtual recording room thanks to Torpedo IR synthesis.

Torpedo C.A.B. will be loaded with 32 Two Notes’ measured cabs, each featuring 8 studio- standard microphones. 512 user impulse responses slots will be available that can be filled with third party IR files or with your own IR measurement files (free Torpedo Capture software is available on the Two Notes website).

Torpedo C.A.B. is expected to be available during April 2012.

See a live demo of the Torpedo C.A.B. at NAMM 2012, Hall D, Booth 2694.
www.two-notes.com

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