Episode Description
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News, a Spotlight segment, a Gear Review, Viewer Mail and we tweak the Stupid Knob!
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<b><u>News:</u></b><br><br>
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<img src='http://libsyn.com/podcasts/psn/images/74_thmb_41707.jpg' width=200 height=193 border=0 align=right><a href='http://digidesign.com/index.cfm?navid=48&langid=100&itemid=28112&ref=pt74-m' target='_blank'>Pro Tools 7.4 Is Available Now!</a><br><br>
<a href='http://www.intelliscore.net/' target='_blank'>IntelliScore Ensemble 7.1</a><br><br>
<a href='http://www.spectrasonics.net/news/2007/intel-mac-support-solutions-for-atmosphere-trilogy/' target='_blank'>Spectrasonics Intel Mac Wrapper</a><br><br>
<a href='http://NaSoAlMo.org' target='_blank'>http://NaSoAlMo.org</a><br><br>
<a href='http://www.rolandus.com/' target='_blank'>Edirol Leopard Compatability</a><br><br>
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Supported Units:<br><br>
<u>USB 2.0 Audio Devices:</u> M-16DX, UA-101 USB 2.0 mode, UA-1000<br><br>
<u>USB 1.1 Audio Devices:</u> M-100FX, PCR-1, PCR-A30, SC-D70, SD-90, UA-1EX, UA-3FX, UA-4FX, UA-5, UA-20, UA-25, UA-101 USB 1.1 mode, UA-700, UR-80<br><br>
<u>USB MIDI Devices:</u> UM-1 Series, UM-2 Series, UM-3EX, UM-550, UM-880, PC-50, PC-300, PCR-300, PCR-500, PCR-800, PCR-M1, PCR-M30, PCR-M50, PCR-M80, PCR-30, PCR-50, PCR-80, SC-8820, SC-8850, SD-20, SD-80, SK-500
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<a href='http://www.ikmultimedia.com/NewsDisplay.php?Id=973' target='_blank'>IK Multimedia StealthPlug Special</a><br><br>
<a href='http://www.berkleemusic.com/school/courses/guitar' target='_blank'>Guitar At BerkleeMusic</a><br><br>
<a href='http://www.soundsonline.com/Classic-Disco-pr-ZG151.html' target='_blank'>Zero G's Classic Disco Sample Library</a><br><br><br>
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<b><u>Spotlight:</u></b><br><br>
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Al tries the <a href='http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PR40mic' target='_blank'>Heil PR-40</a> again this week with some different positioning.<br><br>
Slau does a dynamic mic mini shoot out.<br><br>
<a href='http://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=waves+ssl&tt=1&go=Go%21' target='_blank'>Waves SSL Bundle</a> is in the house!<br><br><br>
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<b><u>Gear Review:</u></b><br><br>
<a href='http://www.spectrasonics.net/instruments/atmosphere.html' target='_blank'>Spectrasonics Atmosphere Dream Synth Module</a> - The World's Most Massive Synth!<br><br>
This is really a different type of virtual instrument that brings together a three gigabyte core library of more than one thousand unique sounds and layer elements. Atmosphere works as a native plug-in instrument in all major hosts like Logic, Digital Performer, Cubase, Nuendo and Pro-Tools.<br><br>
Atmosphere was designed from the ground up by <a href='http://www.spectrasonics.net/artists/epersing.php' target='_blank'>Eric Persing</a>, well known for his sound design of <a href='http://www.spectrasonics.net/artists/roland.php' target='_blank'>classic Roland synthesizers</a> and award-winning sample libraries.<br><br><br>
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<a href='http://www.spectrasonics.net/instruments/atmos_gear.html' target='_blank'>List Of Gear Used To Create The Core Library</a><br><br>
<a href='http://www.spectrasonics.net/instruments/atmos_patch.html' target='_blank'>Patch List</a><br><br>
<a href='http://www.spectrasonics.net/instruments/atmosphere/demos.html' target='_blank'>Demos</a><br><br>
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<li>3.7 gig core library offers vast array of textures to explore</li>
<li>1,000 patches by award-winning sound designer Eric Persing</li>
<li>All NEW Sounds</li>
<li>Powerful interface and synthesis capabilities</li>
<li>Dynamic layering of sounds for over 1,000,000 mix combinations</li>
<li>Easy to use... Built-in patch management system</li>
<li>Fully programmable</li>
<li>Total recall with your sequence</li>
<li>Multimode resonant Filters for each layer, plus Master Filters</li>
<li>Three envelopes per layer for Pitch, Filter and Amplitude</li>
<li>Matrix-style modulation routing, four LFOs</li>
<li>Powered by custom 32 bit UVI engine</li>
<li>Cross platform plug-in compatibility </li>
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$399 - Six CD-ROM set<br>
MAS, RTAS Mac and VST Mac/PC included (Audio Units for OSX and RTAS for Windows available from <a href='http://www.spectrasonics.net/updates/' target='_blank'>www.spectrasonics.net/updates/</a>)<br><br>
Operates as a virtual instrument software plug-in in all major hosts like Logic, Digital Performer, Pro Tools, Cubase SX, Ableton LIVE, Nuendo, Fruity Loops, Acid Pro and many other VST hosts. Also works in Sonar 2.0 with a VST wrapper (not included).<br><br>
System recommendations:<br><br>
512 MB RAM, 3.9 GB free hard disc space<br><br>
MAC: OS 9 or higher, 500 mHz G3 or better CPU, MAS, RTAS or VST 2.0 host<br><br>
PC: Windows 98 or higher, 600 mHz Pentium III or better CPU, sound card, VST 2.0 host or Pro Tools 6.1 or higher<br><br>
CPU load: MODERATE<br><br>
<i>All Specifications to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective holders.</i><br><br><br>
<b><u>Viewer Mail:</u></b><br><br>
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Andrew Brierly from the Home Recording Odyssey podcast has a potential scam alert regarding <a href='http://TalentAward.net' target='_blank'>http://TalentAward.net</a><br><br>
Mike Schettler of <a href='http://HitStreetRecords.com' target='_blank'>Shortler Studios</a> wrote in to share another major label "kiss off" from a major artist, Aretha Franklin.<br><br>
Gordon Brinton has launched <a href='http://ProAux.com' target='_blank'>http://ProAux.com</a>, a gear auction site with ZERO selling fees.<br><br>
Want to try your hand at mixing some serious metal? <a href='http://www.lambofgod.tv' target='_blank'>Click Here!</a><br><br>
A video about abusing a Shure SM58 from Patrick Bonier:<br><br><br>
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<b><u>The Stupid Knob:</u></b><br><br>
<img src='http://libsyn.com/podcasts/psn/images/amy_winehouse.jpg' width=102 height=141 border=0 align=right>How bad is you lifestyle when it freaks out Snoop Dog? Ask Amy Winehouse!<br><br><br>
<b><u>Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question:</u></b><br><br>
<b>Q:</b> In 1941 Alan Lomax first recorded the artist McKinley Morganfield. What name do we better know him by today?<br><br>
<b>A:</b> Muddy Waters!<br><br>
This week's big winner is Jason Paul. He takes home a copy of Guitar And Drum Trainer courtesy of Ryan Smith over at <a href='http://GuitarAndDrumTrainer.com' target='_blank'>GuitarAndDrumTrainer.com</a>.<br><br>
Honorable mention goes out to Jon Julson, Jesse Osborne, Charles Wyatt, Bryan Daste of the <a href='http://themagiccloset.net/' target='_blank'>Magic Closet Studio</a> in Portland, Oregon, Dadooz, Nick Cicero, Kevin Manning, Jim Miles and Kevin Anderson. Great work everyone!<br><br><br>
<b><i>See you next week!</i></b><br><br><br>
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