http://news.creativecow.net/garageband-news GarageBand News from Creative COW - your resource for news reguarding the topics that are most important for you and your industry. en-us Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT PHP Script kathlyn@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://news.creativecow.net/story/862774 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862774 (Cupertino, California--October 20, 2009) Apple® today unveiled an all new iMac® line featuring brilliant LED-backlit 21.5 and 27-inch widescreen displays in a new edge-to-edge glass design and seamless all aluminum enclosure. The new iMac line, starting at $1,199, is the fastest ever with Intel Core 2 Duo processors starting at 3.06 GHz, and Core i5 and i7 quad-core processors for up to twice the performance.* Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:05:20 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862773 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862773 (Cupertino, California--October 20, 2009) Apple® today updated its popular MacBook® with a new, durable polycarbonate unibody design featuring a brilliant LED-backlit display, a glass Multi-Touch™ trackpad and Apple’s innovative built-in battery for up to seven hours of battery life. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:52 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862257 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862257 (Cupertino, California--July 23, 2009) Apple® today unveiled the next version of Logic Studio® with major upgrades to Logic® Pro and MainStage® and more than 200 new features that simplify complex tasks. Logic Pro 9 features new Amp Designer and Pedalboard plug-ins that provide realistic virtual guitar amps and stompbox effects to create amazing custom guitar rigs. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:42:55 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862038 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862038 (San Francisco, California--June 8, 2009) Apple® today updated the aluminum unibody MacBook® Pro line to include 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch models featuring Apple's innovative built-in battery for up to 40 percent longer battery life. Each MacBook Pro includes an LED-backlit display with greater color intensity, the innovative glass Multi-Touch™ trackpad, an illuminated keyboard, an SD card or ExpressCard slot, a FireWire® 800 port and state of the art NVIDIA graphics. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:28:14 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861384 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861384 (Cupertino, California--March 3, 2009) Apple® today introduced the new Mac® Pro using Intel “Nehalem” Xeon processors and a next-generation system architecture to deliver up to twice the performance of the previous generation system.* The new Mac Pro starts at $2,499 and features the latest graphics technology and an updated interior that makes expansion even easier than before. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:49:08 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861365 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861365 (Boston, Massachusetts--February 26, 2009) Abaltat ™, developer of innovative music generation tools, is on board as a sponsor of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus; a non-profit venture dedicated to bringing audio and video production to students across America and Canada. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:37:00 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861225 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861225 (Cupertino, California--January 27, 2009) Apple® has announced that iLife® ’09 will be available today, January 27, and features major upgrades to iPhoto®, iMovie® and GarageBand®, with breakthrough new ways to organize and manage photos, create movies and learn to play music. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:08:19 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861078 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861078 (Galway, Ireland--December 5, 2008) Abaltat ™, a developer of innovative audio workflow solutions for postproduction and broadcast markets, announced today that San Francisco University (SFSU) has begun to teach the new Abaltat Muse audio soundtrack creation workflow in their Digital Video Intensive (DVI) program; a special educational offering designed to broaden the horizons of any student wishing to pursue a career in the digital arts. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:33:43 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/861003 http://news.creativecow.net/story/861003 (Carlsbad, California--November 20, 2008) Total Training™, Inc., the leader in innovative video-based creative software training, today announced that more than 40 new audio software, hardware, and technical skills training titles will be added to their award winning video training collection. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:57:59 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860576 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860576 (Galway, Ireland--September 11, 2008) Abaltat ™, a developer of innovative audio workflow solutions for postproduction and broadcast markets, announced today the release of Abaltat Express 2.0. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:18:29 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/860455 http://news.creativecow.net/story/860455 (Galway, Ireland--August 26, 2008) Abaltat ™, a developer of innovative audio workflow solutions for postproduction and broadcast markets, announced the release of Abaltat Muse 2.0. Abaltat Muse 2.0 enables anyone, regardless of musical ability; to compose royalty-free, multi-part soundtracks that are perfectly timed and aligned to the users’ edited video. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:17:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/859384 http://news.creativecow.net/story/859384 (Marlborough, Massachusetts--March 18, 2008) Boris FX and Media 100 (a subsidiary of Boris FX), today announced a distribution agreement with Abaltat, an Ireland-based audio company developing professional sound editing tools for video editors. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:55:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/858871 http://news.creativecow.net/story/858871 (Las Vegas, Nevada--January 8, 2008) SoundTech Professional Audio, a division of US Music Corporation, announced today the Ediface Digital Guitar Interface, a new product that enables guitars to communicate directly with computers From gaming to composing the SoundTech Ediface opens up a new digital world to guitarists. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:44:06 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/858280 http://news.creativecow.net/story/858280 (CUPERTINO, California--September 12, 2007) Apple today unveiled Logic® Studio, a comprehensive suite of professional tools that gives musicians everything they need to create, produce and perform in the studio and on the stage for just $499. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:13:24 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/858178 http://news.creativecow.net/story/858178 (SPIDDAL, COUNTY GALWAY, Ireland - Aug. 29, 2007) Abaltat, a provider of radical music software solutions, today announced that at IBC2007 in Amsterdam, the company will preview its new Abaltat Express™, an affordable solution that provides all the tools video editors need to compose and arrange a soundtrack. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:21:52 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/858146 http://news.creativecow.net/story/858146 (Stockton, UT, August 23, 2007) VASST (Video, Audio, Software, Support, Training), a leading provider of resources, software and training for multimedia professionals and hobbyists, today released their latest product offering, VASST TrakPaks, Volumes 1-4. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:25:35 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/857707 http://news.creativecow.net/story/857707 (CUPERTINO, California-June 5, 2007) Apple® today updated its MacBook® Pro line of notebooks with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, memory up to 4GB, and high-speed graphics in a stunning, lightweight, aluminum enclosure that is just one-inch thin. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:44:07 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/857628 http://news.creativecow.net/story/857628 (CUPERTINO, California-May 15, 2007) Apple® today updated its MacBook® consumer notebooks with faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB of memory and larger hard drives in every model. Tue, 15 May 2007 17:11:13 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/857294 http://news.creativecow.net/story/857294 (Daly City, CA-- March 6, 2007) With its latest product introduction, Digidesign is pleased to once again bring pro-level tools and compatibility to the home and project studio owner. The new Digidesign® 003™ family, which includes 003™ Factory and 003™ Rack, offers professional-grade I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the compatibility and performance of industry-standard Pro Tools® software, and an unprecedented bundle of up to 80+ professional instrument and effects plug-ins, compatible applications, and sound libraries, including the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 software collection. Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:12:55 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/857293 http://news.creativecow.net/story/857293 (Daly City, CA -- March 6, 2007) Digidesign have announced the new Pro Tools® Ignition Pack 2 and Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro -- powerful bundles of creative software and tools available free with all Digidesign® Pro Tools|HD® and Pro Tools LE® systems. Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:07:14 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/857062 http://news.creativecow.net/story/857062 (Chicago, IL. - January 23, 2007) SoundTech Professional Audio, a division of US Music Corporation, announced today the availability of the LightSnake, an intelligent microphone-to-PC cable with embedded analog to digital converter and signal booster. The LightSnake features SoundTech's patented "Live when Lit" technology cable ends that glow and flash indicating when sound is being transmitted. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:27:51 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/856782 http://news.creativecow.net/story/856782 (Chicago --November 21, 2006) Synk Audio, a leading innovator in adaptive music, announces version 1.6 of their Musicbed DV music soundtrack generation software with Mac Universal Binary support, new music generation features, new surround music features and more than double the amount of royalty-free music content. Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:37:15 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/856715 http://news.creativecow.net/story/856715 (CUPERTINO, California--November 8, 2006) Apple® today unveiled its new line of MacBook™ consumer notebooks that now include Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Just one-inch thin, the new MacBooks are up to 25 percent faster than the previous generation and feature a built-in iSight® video camera for on-the-go video conferencing, Apple’s MagSafe™ Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain, and iLife® ‘06, Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications. Wed, 08 Nov 2006 17:56:38 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/856665 http://news.creativecow.net/story/856665 (CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall) Apple(R) today announced that its entire MacBook(TM) Pro line of notebooks now includes the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor and delivers performance that is up to 39 percent faster than the previous generation. All MacBook Pro models now offer double the memory and greater storage capacity than the previous generation, as well as a FireWire(R) 800 port for connecting to high-speed peripherals. The new MacBook Pro's stunning, lightweight, aluminum enclosure is just one-inch thin, available in 15- and 17-inch models, and features a built-in iSight(R) video camera for video conferencing on-the-go. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:42:23 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/856161 http://news.creativecow.net/story/856161 (CAMBRIDGE, MA – June 27, 2006) iZotope, Inc. is excited to announce the release of Goldbaby Productions' XRB, a collection of drum grooves and playable kits for use with iZotope's iDrum and Apple's GarageBand. XRB includes 256 iDrum Kits with preset grooves for each, for a total of 2,057 individual drum grooves. In addition, each of the grooves are included as Apple Loops, which can be browsed by category in Apple's GarageBand, and used in many other audio sequencer applications at any tempo. Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:40:39 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/855984 http://news.creativecow.net/story/855984 (CUPERTINO, California—May 16, 2006) Apple® today unveiled the newly designed MacBook™, the world’s most advanced consumer notebook featuring the Intel Core Duo processor and a gorgeous new 13-inch glossy widescreen display, all in a sleek design that is up to five times faster than the iBook® and up to four times faster than the 12-inch PowerBook®.* Together with the 15-and 17-inch MacBook Pros, the new MacBook completes Apple’s Intel-based portables lineup and replaces both the iBook and the 12-inch PowerBook. Tue, 16 May 2006 17:57:06 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/855877 http://news.creativecow.net/story/855877 (CUPERTINO, Calif., April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/) Apple® today unveiled its new 17-inch MacBook™ Pro notebook computer featuring the Intel Core Duo processor and an all new system architecture that delivers up to five times the performance of the PowerBook® G4. Tue, 25 Apr 2006 06:31:04 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/855792 http://news.creativecow.net/story/855792 (Chicago, IL.-April 11, 2006) SoundTech Professional Audio, a division of US Music Corporation, announced today the patented AMP3 guitar amplifier and computer music center, a versatile speaker system featuring solid wood construction, an input for iPods, other MP3 players and PCs as well as guitar amplifier features including a built in instrument tuner and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) amplifier modeling effects. With an input to connect an MP3 player, CD player or computer, the SoundTech AMP3 is the perfect solution for musicians who want to jam along with their favorite tracks or easily record their own creations. Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:18:21 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/855452 http://news.creativecow.net/story/855452 (Thursday, January 19, 2006 -- ANAHEIM, Calif. — NAMM Show, Booth #6201) Sony Media Software today announced the launch of Tony Franklin: Not Just Another Pretty Bass, a 2-disc 24-bit loop library from one of the industry's most recognized bassists. This is one of the first titles in Sony Media Software's new groundbreaking Artist Integration™ series that gives top recording artists such as Tony Franklin, who played with Jimmy Page in The Firm, the chance to construct new loop libraries, using existing libraries from Sony's popular Loops & Samples collection for reference. Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:40:41 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/855398 http://news.creativecow.net/story/855398 (MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO—January 10, 2006) Apple® today unveiled the new iMac® featuring Mac OS® X running on the new Intel® Core™ Duo processor, delivering performance that is up to twice that of its predecessor.* Wed, 11 Jan 2006 19:44:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/855397 http://news.creativecow.net/story/855397 (MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO—January 10, 2006) Apple® today unveiled its new MacBook™ Pro notebook computer featuring the new Intel® Core™ Duo processor which delivers up to four times the performance of the PowerBook® G4. Wed, 11 Jan 2006 19:36:25 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/855396 http://news.creativecow.net/story/855396 (MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO—January 10, 2006) Apple® today announced iLife® '06, the most significant upgrade to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications ever. iLife '06 features iPhoto® 6 with blazing performance, new printed books, calendars and cards, and Apple’s innovative new Photocasting™ for sharing photos over the Internet; iMovie® HD 6 with new motion themes for adding spectacular production value to your movies; iDVD® 6 for authoring custom DVDs for today’s widescreen TVs; and GarageBand™ 3, now the complete solution for creating professional-quality Podcasts. Wed, 11 Jan 2006 04:39:22 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/854718 http://news.creativecow.net/story/854718 (MADISON, WI) Funk music fans will 'party like it's 1999' with the news that Sony Media Software has released the Dr. Fink's Funk Factory™ library, a new Premium Collection (2-CD, 24-bit) of royalty-free loops and samples that give users the freedom to create music with sounds from the funk doctor himself, Matt Fink. Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:54:59 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/854717 http://news.creativecow.net/story/854717 (CUPERTINO, California—July 26, 2005) Apple® today announced enhancements to its Mac® mini line, the most affordable and compact Mac ever, with 512MB of memory standard in every model and prices starting at just $499. Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:51:11 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/854716 http://news.creativecow.net/story/854716 (CUPERTINO, California—July 26, 2005) Apple® today enhanced its affordable iBook® G4 line for consumers and education customers with faster Power PC G4 processors running up to 1.42 GHz, 512MB memory across the line, higher performance graphics and built-in AirPort® Extreme and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:45:40 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/854651 http://news.creativecow.net/story/854651 Chicago's Final Cut Pro User Group (Apple's premier video editing software)  will hold its monthly meeting at 6:15 PM on Wednesday, July 27, at the Adler Planetarium Auditorium. Headlining the July event is SmartSound's Stephanie Joyce and Combustion Training Specialist Kenneth La Rue. Thu, 07 Jul 2005 19:17:58 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/845908 http://news.creativecow.net/story/845908 (SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 8, 2005) Small Tree Communications, an industry leader in providing unique, state-of-the-art enterprise networking solutions for Mac OS X, will preview Blaze, a new remote file sharing system designed specifically for Macs, during the WWDC Show in San Francisco. Wed, 08 Jun 2005 14:57:10 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/820892 http://news.creativecow.net/story/820892 (CUPERTINO, California—May 3, 2005) Apple® today unveiled a new iMac® G5 line with faster 2.0 GHz PowerPC G5 processors, built-in AirPort® Extreme and Bluetooth wireless connectivity and Mac OS® X version 10.4 “Tiger,” the latest version of the world’s most advanced operating system. Tue, 03 May 2005 15:59:58 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/810324 http://news.creativecow.net/story/810324 (Sony Media Software) Recognizing the broad popularity and increasing professional demand for royalty-free music and sound, Sony Media Software announced the release of Cinemascape: Soundtrack Construction Elements. This new Premium Collection (2-CD, 24-bit) title is a royalty-free soundtrack composition resource that contains a broad assortment of textures and melodies created specifically to provide musical elements that enhance visual information. Tue, 19 Apr 2005 13:05:09 GMT