Neil Osborne of Canadian music legends 5440 and celebrated record producer Garth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers) are putting the love of their favourite hockey teams on the line to support music therapy programs.
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Music Heals Launches With Hockey Wager Between 5440 & Garth Richardson
February 15th, 2012Nimbus Launches Hip Hop Production Program
February 3rd, 2012
The Nimbus School of Recoding Arts has launched a one-year music production program designed to teach skills specific to producing hip hop and urban music.
The Beats & Urban Music Production (BUMP) was designed in partnership with Grammy Award winning producer & songwriter Chin Injeti, who won for his work on the Eminem album Recovery. Chin has also worked with 50 Cent, Drake, Clipse, Esthero, DJ Khalil, 88 Keys, Organized Noize, and more. Read the rest of this entry »
NAMM 2012 Hits A High Note
January 30th, 2012
NAMM has announced the final registration and exhibitor numbers for its 2012 trade show in Anaheim, running this year from January 19-22. At show close, NAMM reported 95,709 registered attendees, a 6 per cent increase from last year and representing a new record for the 110-year-old show. International registration also experienced a 15 per cent increase from last year to 11,981. The association previously reported strong exhibitor numbers, with 1,441 exhibitors at this year’s show, including 236 new exhibitors.
“Once again the NAMM Show served as the crossroads for musical instrument and live sound products manufacturers, retailers, and their guests from all over the world,” says NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond. “We are extremely grateful to all of the NAMM Members, music educators, artists, partners, and media who made this 110th NAMM Show a resounding success for the industry and a great start to 2012.” Read the rest of this entry »
Solotech Acquires Specs Audio
January 26th, 2012
Solotech has announced that it has acquired privately-held Specs Audio located in Gatineau, QC. Specs Audio is an audiovisual systems integrator with both sales and rental departments.
The addition of Specs Audio to Solotech’s expanding number of regional offices adds significant logistical resources to Solotech’s growing presence in the Ottawa, Gatineau, and eastern Ontario market.
“Specs Audio is a dynamic company and we are pleased to add its team of talented individuals to help contribute to Solotech’s growth in the Canadian market, especially in western Quebec and other specialized markets where they show great strength” says Solotech President Denis Lefrançois. “Specs Audio will continue to operate as a distinct entity in order to continue to serve its loyal customers and to meet its contractual obligations.” Read the rest of this entry »
Plugin Alliance Unites Developers
January 17th, 2012
Pro audio plug-in company Plugin Alliance LLC has launched a shopping, service, and support portal designed to offer several plug-in brands on one website. Read the rest of this entry »