SKB Corporation, a leader in the protection and transport of musical instruments, electronics and rack equipment, announces the availability of its new 20" Rolling Shock Rack cases. Available in three sizes, 4U (3SKB-R04U20W), 6U (3SKB-R06U20W) and 8U (3SKB-R08U20W), the new models enhance previous (Click Headline For More!)

Marshall Amplification's JVM Series is known for its outstanding tone, ultimate flexibility, seamless and silent switching, effective control and connectivity, and studio-quality reverb. Guitarists John 5 of Rob Zombie's band, Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth all sound (Click Headline For More!)

Just in time for Summer NAMM in Nashville, V-Picks has released a new, and very different guitar slide called The V-Slide. Made of the same wonderfull material as V-Picks, this cast acrylic slide plays, sounds and wears totally different from any other guitar slide you have used before. This slide i (Click Headline For More!)

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New headsets from TASCAM provide cutting edge performance for in-ear monitoring and assisted listening applications. The InCore ZE-1000 is a new in-ear monitor with a patented 5-layer silicon seal for -30dB of sound isolation. Two sets of Balanced Armature drivers ensure wide-range frequency respons (Click Headline For More!)

The renowned Swiss cymbal maker Paiste announces the introduction of Black Alpha cymbals, which have been created in collaboration with drummer extraordinaire Joey Jordison of the mega metal band Slipknot. Initially, Paiste launches the "Slipknot Edition", which consists of Joey's personal selection (Click Headline For More!)

TB-600C ComBo: TB = Tube Bass! The TB family provides professional bass amp solutions for players who are looking for a thick, natural and balanced tone that sits fat in their live or studio mix. Based on the critically acclaimed TBP-1 tube bass pre-amp, the key to its creamy tone is a passive tone (Click Headline For More!)

Now that many of you have got your feet wet and chops primed with the free preview prerelease, the wait is over — Digidesign® Transfuser™ is here! Transfuser is an innovative, real-time loop, phrase, and groove creation workstation for Pro Tools® that’s ideal for anyone working with loops, allowing (Click Headline For More!)

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Korg displays the Pitchblack™ tuner, a member of its newly-created advanced tuner series. It combines high precision and functionality in a rugged die-cast aluminum package designed to withstand the rigors of road use. The Pitchblack is the size of a compact effect unit but boasts a large, easy-to-r (Click Headline For More!)

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Crest Audio proudly introduces the new X™ Series rackmount mixers, the successor to the widely regarded X-Rack™ Series. X Series mixers feature the same lauded sonic accuracy, quiet operation and core features as their predecessors, plus an updated circuit design and four new models: the X18R and X2 (Click Headline For More!)

Roland® Corporation is pleased to announce the new JUNO-Stage synthesizer. 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 (Click Headline For More!)

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is pleased to introduce the Mira Maple Top model; an instrument that combines the retro vibe of the PRS Mira with the figured maple tops that PRS customers have come to expect. This new model is an evolutionary instrument stemming from the increasingly popular Mira. The maple (Click Headline For More!)

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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-connect (Click Headline For More!)

Digidesign is pleased to announce the availability of Pro Tools® 7.4.2 software, which provides Mac OS X 10.5.3* (Leopard) compatibility to Pro Tools|HD®, Pro Tools LE®, and Pro Tools M-Powered™ users. We’d like to thank our entire community of Mac users for their patience as we worked to bring a fu (Click Headline For More!)

Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of products for the DJ market, announces PRO SM-X, the most powerful DJ battle mixer it has made to date. Designed to the exact specifications of the world-famous DMC champion French DJ team, BIRDY NAM NAM, PRO SM-X features a 100% analog audio path to preser (Click Headline For More!)

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Digigram, a world leader in PC audio interfaces and innovative networked audio devices, is taking advantage of the Broadcast Asia tradeshow in Singapore to announce the availability of a fully updated multichannel sound card range. Over the last few months, Digigram’s hardware and software teams hav (Click Headline For More!)

Announcing JamVOX, an integrated monitor and software system that extracts the guitar from any MP3 and plugs you into the mix of your favorite bands. JamVOX gives guitarists instant access to dozens of legendary amps and effects all in one easy to use “drag and drop” software interface. T (Click Headline For More!)

Alesis Announces ProTrack Alesis is proud to introduce ProTrack, the worlds first professional handheld digital stereo recorder for iPod. ProTrack provides convenient, direct-to-iPod stereo digital recording to iPod in a portable, handheld form factor. Users can capture live audio anywhere and anytime with their iPod or iPod (Click Headline For More!)

Peavey proudly announces that it is shipping the VB-2, a new Tour™ Series bass amplifier head with all-tube preamp and power sections and active EQ with multi-frequency mid adjustment. The VB-2 is built around a tube power section that utilizes six EL34 tubes to deliver its stunning 225 watts of (Click Headline For More!)

MediaMatrix by Peavey has released version 1.4.2 of its NWare™ software, as well as memory upgrades and new I/O hardware, for the NION® programmable digital audio processing node. NION NWare version 1.4.2 is fully compatible with the Windows® Vista® operating system and adds support for network (Click Headline For More!)

Crest Audio is boosting the power of its successful CC™ Series amplifiers with the new flagship CC 5200. Based on powerful, proven Crest Audio Pro 200™ Series technology and utilizing a linear power supply, the CC 5200 delivers 5,200 watts of clean power for main systems, monitors and subwoofers. (Click Headline For More!)

Native Instruments today released FM8 TRANSIENT ATTACKS, a new collection of highly expressive synthesizer sounds for use in FM8 as well as in KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER. Carefully created by FM sound design specialists, the 200 distinctive new presets in this KORE SOUNDPACK are specificall (Click Headline For More!)

For many lighting pros, PC-based lighting software has become the DMX control method of choice, because it's so convenient and provides them with more creative options. Instead of running a big control board, lighting designers can create and trigger shows from their laptop computers via a user-frie (Click Headline For More!)

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Holding down the bottom end of an ensemble is no easy task. And while guitar players often receive most of the "limelight" it is the bass player that solidifys the groove. If you've ever seen a band with a bad bass player you know exactly what I mean! When it's good it's overlooked, when it's bad, t (Click Headline For More!)

The Studio Drums Plugin is a collection of 24-bit stereo precision tuned and expertly programmed drums and percussion in a plugin that works in everything including a standalone version that requires no host sequencer. Expensive hardwood acoustic kits, cheap trashy low-fi street kits, electronic kit (Click Headline For More!)

Stanton DJ, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, is now shipping the new C.324, the company’s newest slot loading tabletop CD player for the professional DJ. This advanced new DJ CD player has been gaining acclaim since it made its debut at NAMM, (Click Headline For More!)

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The Zildjian family is pleased to announce the fourth annual Kerope Zildjian Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes an outstanding student percussionist, who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate music program. At the same time, establishing this scholarship is an opportunity for the family to (Click Headline For More!)

Producer and Beat Battle Queen, Stoni, Bridges Gap Between Classic Hardware And Contemporary Software Using Reason 4Producer and beat battle queen, Stoni, known for outstanding performances showcasing her trusty Akai MPC drum machine and Propellerhead’s Reason software, has become a regularly featured artist on the Remix Hotel event circuit. The Brownsville, NY native has been working diligently on a slew of upco (Click Headline For More!)

Line 6 ToneCore stompboxes provide a variety of sought-after effects in a solid, groundbreaking design. For a limited time, Line 6 is offering one free effects module with the purchase of any ToneCore stompbox. From the rich reverbs of Verbzilla® to the insane gain of Über Metal®, ToneCore stompboxe (Click Headline For More!)

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Native Instruments introduces "Komplete Your DAW", a time-limited special offer that allows owners of selected professional music sequencers to purchase the KOMPLETE 5 bundle with a discount of 30% from June 2nd to July 31st, 2008. "Komplete Your DAW" gives producers an especially affordable opportu (Click Headline For More!)

Made exclusively for Epiphone by Shadow, the leader in acoustic amplification since 1971, the eSonic and eSonic2 feature studio-quality fidelity, unrivaled dynamics and greatly increased harmonic content resulting in uncompromised acoustic guitar realism. And, with a 5-year Unlimited Warranty, you c (Click Headline For More!)

These new models were developed in co-operation with artists Nicko McBrain (IRON MAIDEN), Hena Habegger (GOTTHARD) and other influential rock drummers in the rock/metal scene. The Signature Series always consisted of the four crash models; Fast, Mellow, Full and Power. Between the Full and the Power (Click Headline For More!)

Digidesign is pleased to announce the immediate availability of a pre-release version* of Pro Tools® software that provides expanded Mac OS X 10.5.3 Leopard compatibility for many Pro Tools users. Pro Tools 7.4.2pr software is provided as a convenience for Mac-based Pro Tools 7.4 users who may wish (Click Headline For More!)

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Ableton Live 7 absolutely free for 14 days! Try out all the features, including save and export, for 14 days. This is a great opportunity to test drive the new Ableton instruments or discover the new features and functions in Ableton Live 7. - Download the trial version which includes: Ab (Click Headline For More!)