MX4 version 2.2 is now available as a free download for all registered MX4 version 2 users. Version 2.2 takes full advantage of DP6's instrument pre-rendering. You'll be amazed at the number of instances of MX4 you can run in DP6 with virtually no hit on your host computer's CPU. Together MX4 and DP6 deliver an incredible combination of music making power and control. Don't have MX4 yet? For a limited time, you can upgrade to DP6 and we'll include MX4 for only an additional $99 — that's a $295 value with savings to you of almost $200!

• Published: 2008-09-18 13:39:34

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According to the Disney Channel, their Emmy Award–winning original movie "High School Musical" (HSM) has been seen by over 250 million viewers worldwide since its debut in 2006. During the summer of 2007, Disney broke yet another record by capturing the largest audience ever for a basic-cable telecast when 18.2 million viewers tuned into "High School Musical 2", followed by equally staggering success for its soundtrack, which topped the charts as the No. 2 album of 2007 in the US at 6.5 million units. This year, Disney will raise the bar once again with "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" (HSM3), the first major motion picture release of the HSM series now in final production and due in US theaters October 24th.

• Published: 2008-09-08 13:18:52

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Digital Performer 6.01 is now shipping. If you own Version 6.0, you can download the free Version 6.01 updater. This maintenance release includes numerous program enhancements and optimizations, including the handy new Track Inspector, new preferences for running plug-ins in real time, enhancements to Final Cut Pro XML interchange, improved on-line help, new shortcuts for configuring info windows and info bars, and many other program improvements and optimizations.

• Published: 2008-08-29 12:02:24

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At the 80th Academy Awards this past Sunday, Italian born composer and MOTU user Dario Marianelli won the Oscar for Best Music (Original Score) for Atonement (2008, Focus Features), starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy. This is Dario's second nomination and his first Oscar. Dario was first nominated for Best Music (Original Score) for his soundtrack for Pride & Prejudice (2005, Focus Features). Dario also recently won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for Atonement. As a prolific award-winning composer of piano, orchestral and film music, Dario uses Digital Performer, MachFive and MOTU audio interfaces in his studio.

• Published: 2008-02-26 11:47:20

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Musician, producer and composer Al Kooper made an appearance at the MOTU booth at the Audio Engineering Society (AES) show in New York City last week to give a one-hour presentation on his composing and production techniques using Digital Performer, MachFive and other MOTU products. Kooper played tracks in progress for his up-coming album and offered key insights into his creative process to a standing-room only crowd.

• Published: 2007-10-18 11:09:35

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