Mojave Audio Announces New MA-301fet Condenser Microphone

New cardioid condenser builds upon success of company's MA-201fet Burbank, CA . Mojave audio, a company founded by David Royer (known for his work with ribbon microphones) is pleased to  announce he introduction of the Mojave Audio MA-301fet Condenser Microphone. Based upon the popular MA-201fet designed by David Royer, the new MA-301fet adds features that industry professionals have asked for, including a 3-position pickup pattern selector, a 15 dB pad, and a switchable bass roll-off. This exceptional new microphone is ideal for numerous applications, among them: vocals, voice over and broadcast, electric guitar, piano, acoustic instruments, both drum overheads and room mics (drum ambience), and high SPL sources such as kick drums and bass guitar amps.

The new MA-301fet provides warm, full-bodied reproductions of vocals and
instruments without the shrillness and high frequency artifacts so often
encountered with modern condenser microphones. The microphone's warm,
military grade FET circuitry, superb Jensen transformer, and custom designed
low-noise resistors combine to deliver an ultra clean signal path with low
noise and high quality performance reminiscent of some of the best-loved
classic condenser microphones. As a solid state, large diaphragm condenser
microphone with a hand selected, 3-micron thick, 1-inch (diameter) gold
sputtered capsule, the new MA-301fet is a truly versatile recording tool.

With its multi-pattern capabilities- Cardioid, Omnidiectional, and
Figure-eight (Bi-directional)-Mojave Audio's new MA-301fet  Condenser
Microphone adds greater flexibility for recording a multitude of
instruments, voices, and other sound sources.  These capabilities are
augmented still further with the incorporation of a switchable 15 dB pad and
switchable bass roll-off. Now, engineers have greater control over not just
the microphone's polar pattern, but they can attenuate loud sources for
optimum pickup level and compensate for low frequency 'boom' if necessary.

Dusty Wakeman, Mojave Audio's president, commented on the company's new offering, "The new MA-301fet draws upon the success of our MA-201fet and adds a number of features that many recording engineers have been asking for. With the addition of multi-pattern capability as well as the switchable 15 dB pad and switchable bass roll-off, this new microphone is an incredibly versatile recording tool that, I'm confident, will find a home in a wide range of environments."

With a MSRP of $895, the Mojave Audio MA-301fet is expected to be available in February 2012.

About Mojave Audio
Located in Burbank, California, Mojave Audio is a manufacturer of quality microphones for the recording professional. Additional information on the MA-301fet and all Mojave Audio products can be found online at:       www.mojaveaudio.com.

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Propellerhead Releases Ryan Greene Alt Drums ReFills for Reason

Three new Creator Series ReFills bring renowned rock and punk producer's drum sounds into the hands of any musician


Stockholm, Sweden, January 25, 2012 — What do Megadeth, Jay-Z, Alice Cooper, Gladys Knight, NOFX, Lagwagon, No Use For a Name, Patty La Belle, Tower of Power have in common with Rock Band and Guitar Hero? Legendary punk rock producer and mixer Ryan Greene. And now anyone can be on that list, with three new drum ReFills featuring Ryan Greene’s signature sound. Propellerhead today released the latest installments in its ReFill Creator Series: Ryan Greene Alt Drums.

Ryan Greene Alt Drums comes as three separate volumes, each containing three drum kits with several microphone setups and alternate snares. Each of the three ReFills comes with preset patches for Reason's Combinator device, with three different microphone setups: close mics, no ambience mics, and all mics; Producer Combinator patches with dry, overhead, and room microphone setups; Individual Kit Pieces for the NN-XT sampler; effects patches; as well as 100+ drum track MIDI files created by Ryan Greene. The sounds are fully produced; finished drum kits with kick drums with big bottom and snare drums with punch. Thanks to the premade patches using different  microphone setups and production techniques, no additional mixing is  required from users to get a great sound that sits right in the mix.

 
“All the sounds have been tested in real applications throughout the recording process to make sure they hold up under heavy fire, which basically means up against huge guitar and bass sounds,” says Ryan Greene.
www.propellerheads.se/products/refills/altdrums/

Ryan Greene Alt Drums ReFills Series:

- Alt Drums I

The  first Alt Drums ReFill features Ryan Greene’s own Pork Pie kit, used on  a lot of Greene’s Punk/Fat Wreck Chords productions throughout the  years, as well as a versatile Gretsch kit and a deep sounding vintage Leedy kit. An additional three  snares are included, ranging from classic rock sound to heavier punk.


- Alt Drums II

The  star of the Alt Drums II ReFill is a 1964 Ludwig Liverpool kit —  recorded and produced as if it was played by the Mötley Crüe, bringing a  sound like no other. This pack also has a vintage Leedy kit customized by the John Covington and a Tama  kit played by Troy Luccketta of the band Tesla. Added are three more  snare drums, including a Leedy from the 1890’s (!)


- Alt Drums III

For  Alt Drums III Troy Luccketta from multi-platinum rock band Tesla played  a one of a kind Camco kit. The aggressive and warm sound of this kit  built in 1956, and all the power that Troy brings when he hits a drum makes it a go-to kit for punk  and rock productions. Included are also a wooden Ayotte kit, and a big  and powerful Leedy kit with a 28-inch kick drum. Three extra snare drums  come with the pack, among them the rare Yamaha Vinnie Colaiuta, and the Dave Weckl signature model. 

Pricing and AvailabilityRyan  Greene Alt Drums Volume I, II and III are available immediately  exclusively as downloads from the Propellerhead online shop for $99.00 USD and €89.00 EUR (including VAT) each.

www.propellerheads.se/go/0897D5BA

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XLN Audio Buy Addictive Drums, Get 2 ADpaks or Retro ADpak FREE!

12/12/2011
Press Release:  From now until January 31, 2012, XLN Audio is offering 2 Free ADpaks or the Retro ADpak with the purchase of Addictive Drums.
This offer even includes the newly released and highly acclaimed INDIE ADpak.  The process is easy:
1. Purchase Addictive Drums
2. Register the Addictive Drums license at http://www.xlnaudio.com/
3. Choose your free ADpak(s).  The one license unlocks the ADpaks during authorization.
4. Download your ADpak(s) and start making music
Addictive Drums is used by many major artists, writers and producers including Max Martin and Dr. Luke, the 2011 ASCAP Songwriters of the Year.

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XLN Audio Buy Addictive Drums, Get 2 ADpaks or Retro ADpak FREE!

12/12/2011

Press Release:  From now until January 31, 2012, XLN Audio is offering 2 Free ADpaks or the Retro ADpak with the purchase of Addictive Drums.

This offer even includes the newly released and highly acclaimed INDIE ADpak.  The process is easy:

1. Purchase Addictive Drums

2. Register the Addictive Drums license at http://www.xlnaudio.com/

3. Choose your free ADpak(s).  The one license unlocks the ADpaks during authorization.

4. Download your ADpak(s) and start making music

Addictive Drums is used by many major artists, writers and producers including Max Martin and Dr. Luke, the 2011 ASCAP Songwriters of the Year. 

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XLN Audio Buy Addictive Drums For $149, Get 2 ADpaks or Retro ADpak FREE!

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