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Beyoncé: at the top of her game

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:44:06 -0500

Beyoncé is on fire. According to Billboard Magazine, she's racked up numerous milestones in her career over the past 12 months, from appearances at the 2009 presidential inauguration to a worldwide tour grossing $53.5 million with no end in sight. Her latest album "I Am...Sasha Fierce" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 last November with a string of Billboard Hot 100 spin-offs, including "If I Were a Boy," "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" and "Sweet Dreams." After bestowing their annual Woman of the Year Award on Beyoncé earlier this month at a gala event in New York City, Billboard's editorial director Bill Werde quipped, "It is theoretically possible that someone on some other planet had a better year than Beyoncé, but I'm not buying it."

MOTU compatibility with Windows 7

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0500

Windows 7 has been available for a while now as the pre-installed OS on various new PCs, but the official ship date for accross-the-board availability is October 22. MOTU has worked closely with Microsoft to ensure a smooth transition for your MOTU products when you make the move to Windows 7.

MOTU Digital Performer 7.01

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:15:00 -0500

This is a maintenance update to Digital Performer 7.0. This release includes a new Countoff mode, QuickScribe Editor improvements, and more. Please refer to installer Read Me for changes and complete system requirements.

New DP7 Training Series from TutorialDEPOT

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Imagine being able to master Digital Performer 7, anywhere, anytime, right on your iPhone! The all-new HOW TO: PROJECT SERIES from TutorialDEPOT takes you on an educational journey exploring the process of creating a tune from start to finish in Digital Performer 7. And you can watch from your Mac, laptop or mobile phone anywhere you wish, at any time.

More new sounds for BPM: Hip Hop Planet

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:45:25 -0500

The first title in a new UVI Soundcard™ library series from EKOLOOPZ, Hip Hop Planet delivers fresh-off-the-street loops and beats that integrate seamlessly into your BPM sound library. But there is nothing "street" about the sound quality, variety and flexibility of these incredible new sounds.

New guitar tones for Digital Performer 7

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:24:08 -0500

Digital Performer 7 is now shipping, and headlining the new features are eleven new guitar effects plug-ins that produce authentic guitar tones based on physical modeling technology that emulates classic stomp boxes, amps and cabinets. In seconds, you can start with a pedal, feed the signal to a custom amp, then run it through a vintage speaker cabinet. The result? Amazing tone, which you can then tweak until it's perfect. Or experiment with virtually infinite combinations in the signal chain. To get started, download these effects chains (as DP clippings) and drag and drop them onto your dry guitar tracks in Digital Performer 7.

Are you ready to tame Snow Leopard?

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:03:47 -0500

Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard is due to ship on August 28th. To prepare for this major OS release, MOTU has worked closely with Apple to ensure a smooth transition for your MOTU products when you make the move to Snow Leopard. In most cases, current versions of your MOTU software have already been made forward-compatible with Snow Leopard, including support for Mac OS X's latest advances in multi-threading and multi-processor operation. In other cases, MOTU software updates or driver updates are now (or soon to be) available to tame the new Snow Leopard in your Mac.

Volta wins Keyboard Magazine Key Buy award

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:42:30 -0500

From the day it was first announced, Volta set the analog synth world abuzz. Now that users and reviewers have had a chance to get their hands on it, waves of accolades are rolling in. In their comprehensive review, Keyboard Magazine has given Volta a Key Buy award for technological innovation, concluding: "Volta is so unique that it has no direct competition. If you use analog synth gear with a Mac-based DAW, you need Volta." If you've been thinking about incorporating analog synths into your audio workstation-based studio to add that rich, coveted sound only true analog synths can deliver, there has never been a better time, thanks to Volta.

Cast your vote for DP6 and the UltraLite-mk3

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:01:17 -0500

The ballots are in and two MOTU products have been nominated this year for a 2009 Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Award. Digital Performer 6 has been nominated for the TEC Award in the category of Outstanding Technical Achievement, Workstation Technology, and the UltraLite-mk3 has been nominated for the TEC Award in the category of Outstanding Technical Achievement, Digital Converter Technology. Remember, EVERY vote counts (just ask Al Franken!), so check your eligibility and cast your vote to support your favorite MOTU products.

New Firewire/USB Audio Updates

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:13:08 -0500

New maintenance update drivers (Mac and PC) for MOTU Firewire and USB 2 audio interfaces. In addition, a new Traveler mk3 firmware version 1.02 is posted.

BPM Update 1.04

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:13:08 -0500

Maintenance update of BPM.

Classic drum machine sounds for BPM: Beat Box Anthology

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:37:50 -0500

BPM has quickly established itself as the ultimate virtual beat box. Now you can add the ultimate library of classic beat box sounds from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Introducing Beat Box Anthology, the latest UVI Soundcard designed specifically for BPM with hundreds of native BPM kits, patterns and loops. Adding Beat Box Anthology to your BPM sound set is like adding dozens of classic drum machines to your studio.

Volta 1.04 Update

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:13:36 -0500

This is a maintenance update of Volta. Requires a previous Volta 1.0x install and iLok dongle authorization. Click the link below to download and install the latest iLok Extensions.

Blues album mixed in Digital Performer wins a Grammy

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:46:32 -0500

At the 2009 Grammy Awards, Dr. John won Best Contemporary Blues Album for City That Care Forgot (429 Records), which, according to Rolling Stone Magazine, "is the New Orleans soulman's impassioned lament about the natural destruction of Hurricane Katrina and the man-made tragedy of the aftermath. Over ominous funk ('Land Grab'), gospel-inflected blues ('You Might Be Surprised') and horn-boosted R&B ('Time for a Change'), Dr. John's bourbon-and-sandpaper vocals reflect the bitterness of a man who can sense that 'the smell of death still hangs on the honeysuckle vine.'" With guest-star appearances from Ani DiFranco, Willie Nelson, Terence Blanchard, and Eric Clapton, the album represents the latest of many accomplishments from Dr. John (aka Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack, Jr.), a legendary artist whose career dates back to the 1950s. This Grammy-winning album was mixed entirely in Digital Performer by Jeff Jones, "The Jedi Master."

Future Music gives BPM 10 out of 10 and Platinum Award

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:58:23 -0500

In their latest issue, Future Music magazine has awarded BPM an overall 10 out of 10 "results" rating and their coveted Platinum Award, concluding that "BPM is deep and powerful. It's learning curve isn't steep and it delivers sonically across the board."

New training materials for DP6 from Hal Leonard

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:47:51 -0500

Hal Leonard is one of the most respected names in music publishing, with an extensive library of up-to-the-minute training materials. And now they've added two new titles for Digital Performer 6: a Beginner Level Music Pro Guide Series DVD and a "Power! Series" Comprehensive Guide book. Both are chock full of basic techniques, advanced techniques, hints, tips and tricks for beginners and experts alike. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of all things DP, or simply looking to hone your skills, these new training materials are a great new resource.

New phase and polarity tools for mk3 interface owners

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:35:00 -0500

CueMix FX has been updated yet again with two new visual diagnostic tools for stereo audio signals: an X-Y Plot and a Phase Analysis. These real time displays join three other recently introduced tools (the FFT, Spectrogram and Oscilloscope) for a total of five powerful new features now available as a free download for all owners of mk3 FireWire audio interface products. Phase and polarity are critical elements of any stereo mix or multi-mic recording session. Find out how you can improve your sound with these advanced, yet easy-to-use tools.

An exciting new soundcard for BPM and MachFive: Jazzistic

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:08:55 -0500

Ultimate Sound Bank has just released Jazzistic, the first add-on soundcard designed specifically for BPM and MachFive. Jazzistic gives you complete access to BPM-compatible kits, patterns, loops and individual sounds, just like BPM's included library. You'll find authentic sounds and instruments entirely dedicated to the artistry of jazz music: drums, double bass, jazz guitar and electric keyboards.

MOTU Electric Keys 1.0.1 PC Update

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:30:30 -0500

This update of Electric Keys requires a previous install and iLok authorization of Electric Keys version 1.0. Please refer to the update notes contained in the installer for changes in this version.

MOTU Electric Keys 1.0.1 OS X Update

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:30:30 -0500

This update of Electric Keys requires a previous install and iLok authorization of Electric Keys version 1.0. Please refer to the update notes contained in the installer for changes in this version.