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Effectologist extraordinaire, Bill Ruppert, defies the impossible to re-create the theme from the movie Blade Runner. Using “only” his Electro-Harmonix pedals and unbridled imagination, the maestro delivers an auditory tour-de-force.

Please note: Bill will be in the EHX Forums to discuss his sounds, settings, and process. We hope you join us there.

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We’re happy to announce a special offer in conjunction with Pittsburgh Modular to celebrate the release of their all-in-one modular ‘Foundation’ synth.

The Foundation is a fully modular, eurorack, analog synthesizer. A patchable system styled after the great monosynths of the past with no hardwired signal path or fixed voice architecture to restrict creativity. Driven by two wide range analog oscillators the Foundation produces a huge, warm sound that can't be matched by digital or VST synths. All of the elements of a classic voltage controlled synthesizer are available as an open, patchable, modern synth.

Each Foundation sold will include a coupon for 10% off all Expert Sleepers software, subject to Silent Way being included in the purchase.

Silent Way makes an excellent companion to the Foundation to provide everything from simple CV/gates for sequencing to complex LFOs to expand the range of modulations possible with this synth. To take things to their logical conclusion, swap out the Foundation’s MIDI/CV module with an Expert Sleepers ES-3 or ES-4 to provide even more control options.

linuxDSP PEQ-2A V1.01 is now available. This update adds 32 and 64Bit linuxVST versions, and Physical Control Weighting, which adds a small amount of 'weight' to the GUI controls in order to replicate the 'feel' of high quality rotary controls. In addition, this enables greater precision for small control moves while still enabling wide ranging control changes when required. This is a free update for anyone who has already purchased the original version.

See http://linuxdsp.co.uk/ for more details and downloads.

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A short interview with EHX founder and president, Mike Matthews. Mike announces the name of a new product that’s in the final stages of development and talks about the just released Analogizer.

Digital Performer version 8 made its debut in Anaheim, CA last week at NAMM 2012. The big news? Available this spring, DP8 will ship for both Mac OS X and Windows 7, fulfilling DP's destiny as a leading audio workstation platform for Windows-based recording artists, producers, engineers, remixers, composers and anyone looking for advanced desktop music and audio production on a PC.

We have just put up 32/64-bit versions of Rough Rider (Free) for all platforms.

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EHX founder, Mike Matthews, at the recent 2012 Winter NAMM Show in California.

 

PALM DESERT, California - Known for providing entertainment and education through a variety of performing arts events that reflect the diversity of people, interests, and tastes of the Coachella Valley in California, the McCallum Theater recently updated its all-HARMAN audio system by adding Soundcraft's Vi6 digital audio mixing console for its front-of-house mixing needs.

The 24-year-old Theater needed an update to replace an aging Soundcraft Series 5 console. With the Vi6 in mind, James D. Anderson, Audio Director at the Theater, consulted with Bob Patrick, Principal of Hacienda Heights, California-based IPR Services, to install the console and ensure compatibility with the rest of the system, including JBL's VERTEC VT4888 midsize line arrays and Crown I-Tech amplifiers. The upgrade included BSS Soundweb London signal processing for digital routing and flexibility. Dennis M. Kornegay, CTO, IPR Services, developed the London programming and user interface software.

Patrick was the project manager when the original system was installed, and knows the details of the hardware. "He was the logical choice to go to, both for purchasing and integrating the console," stated Anderson. "I had done my research and knew I wanted the Vi6. I had never used a digital board before, but the ease of use and operation with Soundcraft's Vistonics II was so good that I jumped right into it. I knew that my guest engineers would be satisfied."

"It was a seamless transition going from the old analog wiring to the new digital system," said Anderson. "I am still learning the aspects of digital mixing, but the board is everything I imagined and more. I chose the 96 input option."

To learn the new board, Anderson attended Soundcraft's "Mixing with Professionals" session, conducted by Gert Sanner in Northridge, California. "It was perfect," stated Anderson. "The class was four hours long and I came away with information that made everything easier. My favorite feature on the console is the Vistonics, which allows me to see all channel settings at the same time. I also like the GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) for starting playback devices with the function keys or from a cue. The GPIO contacts appear on my patch bay, along with user interface connections to all playback devices, for easy configuration."

"I am extremely happy with the console and the support I've received from HARMAN and Soundcraft. It is perfect for what we need and I am excited to keep learning more ways to use the board and discovering more functions and effects," Anderson concluded.

For more information on the McCallum Theater, please visit: http://www.mccallumtheatre.com

We have just put installer v1.1.0 of Vapor for all versions in the store for download. This update includes minor bug fixes (mostly on the AU side of things) and 32/64-bit functionality for all platforms.

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Rubenfunkster unleashes the funk with his EHX Q-Tron Envelope Filter.