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CDM — Create Digital MusicGearHarps with flowers that bloom and more fanciful creations of Monique Evette If you don't know her work, computer scientist Monique "Evette" Byars has built spectacular, animated instruments, merging digital modeling and fabrication techniques. Flowers bloom.
Nialler9EuropeTradFest 2027 announces Kate Rusby, Lemoncello, Junior Brother, Le Boom, Kíla, The Wran, MacDara Yates, Andy Irvine and more TradFest, Ireland’s largest trad and folk music festival, returns to Dublin from Wednesday January 20th to Sunday January…
Strings MagazineGearReview: Bärenreiter’s ‘Felix Mendelssohn: Sonatas for Violin & Piano’ These enchanting sonatas are a very welcome addition to the duo repertoire.
Ultimate GuitarGuitarsIron Maiden's Nicko Mcbrain Dismissed Double Bass Drums As 'Un-Drummer-Ish.' Drummers Like Slipknot's Joey Jordison Changed His Mind [News] Music News : "I was just trying to make the point that I thought that… a drum set should only have one bass drum."
Strings MagazineGearArcus Tips Its Hat to the Aerospace Industry with New Ti Line Bows Arcus describes its new titanium line as comfortable, stable, and maneuverable, with a “strong, well-controlled bounce” and “beautiful big sound.”
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D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Woodwinds Introduces Limited Edition Pink Reed Guards to Support Breast Cancer Research 30% of net sales from this special-edition accessory will be directly donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation D’Addario Woodwinds has introduced limited-edition Pink Reed Guards , bringing a…
Native Instruments BlogMakersInside the evolution of orchestral sampling: an interview with ProjectSAM Discover how ProjectSAM’s Lineage Series uses NKS and smart features to change orchestral sampling. Plus, save on instruments in our Big Partner Sale. More
The Violin ChannelScenesFinalists Announced at the Long-Thibaud Violin Competition Founded more than 80 years ago by the renowned pianist Marguerite Long , the Long-Thibaud Competition now offers a total prize pot of more than €85,000.
The Violin ChannelScenesJaime Martín Extends Contract as Chief Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) announced a contract extension for Jaime Martín , who will now serve as the orchestra's Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor until the end of 2029.
Sample Library ReviewGearDeal Compressor for November 13, 2026 – New Releases & Black November Sales 50% off Orchestral Tools Black Friday Sale The biggest sale of the year starts now. Only until December 3, get 50% off nearly everything in the Orchestral Tools catalog.
AMAZONA.deEuropeTest: Tascam FR-AV4 Field Recorder Der Tascam FR-AV4 ist ein portabler 4-Kanal-Recorder für Film und Broadcast. Er ist die leistungsstärkere Variante des FR-AV2 und bietet im Vergleich zusätzliche Eingänge sowie HDMI-Synchronisation…
RecorderEuropeMegjelent a Recorder magazin 139. száma Mától a szokásos helyeken tudod beszerezni (az aktuális terjesztési pontokat itt találod ) vagy itt házhoz rendelni a Recorder magazin 139.
The Violin ChannelScenesThe World Premiere Recording of Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" Made in 1938 Samuel Barber's famous Adagio for Strings began life as the slow movement of his String Quartet Op. 11, but the composer arranged it for string orchestra in 1936 at the request of the famed conductor…
AVNetworkLive & DJValens Semiconductor Brings USB3 Extension Directly into Videoconferencing Devices Valens Semiconductor has introduced the VS6310, a low-power USB3 extension chipset designed for integration directly into e/PTZ cameras, touch controllers, active cables, and other small conference…
UK Jazz NewsEuropeRebecka Edlund / Laura Jurd / Ruth Goller Trio in Birmingham I’ve been to the Symphony Hall in Birmingham many times and never knew. When the Symphony Hall itself isn’t in use, the seating area for the bar / café can turn itself into a self-contained 300-seat…
Audio Plugin GuyGearNews: The Crow Hill Company introduces Brother Tree Sound multi-sampled string quartet sample library plugin. The Crow Hill Company has launched Brother Tree Sound, a multi-sampled string quartet instrument plugin created with the Brother Tree Sound quartet and BAFTA-nominated composer Christian Henson.
IK MultimediaMakersScreencast: Sinphonica in Action In late 2026, IK Multimedia reimagined the Italian orchestra with Sinphonica MAESTOSA Strings . Born from our long experience in orchestral virtual instruments and developed with the latest recording…
Aquarium DrunkardScenesJosh Johnson :: Animative Josh Johnson plays the saxophone like an orchestra in this third solo album, Animative . That will surprise no one who’s seen his live shows, frenetic, ebullient displays of the power of live…
Recording.deEuropeOrchestral Tools Splinter Orchestral Tools veröffentlicht mittlerweile viele Libraries, die über das klassische Orchester hinausgehen.
Tape OpStudios & prosGeorge Martin Orchestra Reissues To commemorate what would have been the 100th birthday of Beatles
Strings MagazineGearTipping Points—The Best Tip to Have on Your Bow May Be the One That Is Currently on It The tip plate is an often-overlooked structure that protects the most vulnerable area of the bow
Fretboard JournalGuitarsLuthier on Luthier: Mike Doolin Mike Doolin is a guitarmaker whose curiosity and willingness to challenge convention have led him down some fascinating paths in guitar design.
Strings MagazineGearThe Joys of Singing While Playing Cello How to start your cello journey as a musical multitasker.
Acoustic GuitarGuitarsThe Art of Acoustic: A Custom Grand Orchestra with Bold Character Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: In this episode of The Art of Acoustic, discover a custom Grand Orchestra that brings together striking visual details and an expansive, commanding voice.
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