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Avid Unveils New Pro Tools|HDX and Pro Tools 10 Software—Industry Leading Solution Makes Big Leap in Sound and Speed

The world's fastest, best sounding, and most powerful digital audio platform delivers state-of-the-art performance through revolutionary new hardware and software

Burlington, MA, 2011-10-20 - Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced the all-new Pro Tools|HDX digital audio workstation and Pro Tools® 10 software, delivering greater performance, higher sound quality, and innovative new capabilities that set new standards for audio post and music production. Both are designed to provide the most capable, highest quality, scalable solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry, and deliver better performance, faster workflows, and easier collaboration than ever for professional users.

JACKSON® INTRODUCES NEW JS SERIES BASSES

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Sept. 1, 2011) – Jackson is proud to welcome three new basses to the JS Series; the JS2 Concert™ Bass, the JS3 Concert™ Bass, and the JS3V Concert™ Bass. These sleek-looking tone machines deliver growling sound at an unprecedented value.  

The JS2 Concert Bass features an Indian cedro body; bolt-on maple neck with Indian rosewood compound radius fingerboard; 24 jumbo frets; 34” scale; Jackson dual humbucking high output pickups for roaring tone; a high mass bridge, and black hardware.

JACKSON® INTRODUCES NEW JS SERIES BASSES

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Sept. 1, 2011) – Jackson is proud to welcome three new basses to the JS Series; the JS2 Concert™ Bass, the JS3 Concert™ Bass, and the JS3V Concert™ Bass. These sleek-looking tone machines deliver growling sound at an unprecedented value.  

The JS2 Concert Bass features an Indian cedro body; bolt-on maple neck with Indian rosewood compound radius fingerboard; 24 jumbo frets; 34” scale; Jackson dual humbucking high output pickups for roaring tone; a high mass bridge, and black hardware.

FENDER® INTRODUCES NEW BRONCO™ 40 BASS AMPLIFIER

Groundbreaking amp offers cutting-edge technology and unlimited preset storage

 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.  (Aug. 2, 2011) – The new Fender Bronco 40 bass amplifier provides a wealth of technology and inspiring tones. This compact bass amp is loaded with 24 versatile presets of amps and built-in effects that make it any bassist’s ultimate practice and recording companion.

The Bronco 40 offers unique features at an incredible value, such as computer connecting via USB to engage the exclusive Fender® FUSE™ software interface, which lets you customize and store a wide variety of parameters. Fender® FUSE™ is the key to creating, connecting and configuring your Bronco 40 by downloading and uploading presets, deep parameter editing, unlimited preset storage (to your computer) and assigning your amps and effects just the way you like them.  

2011 Summer NAMM Closes; Experiences Overall Attendance Decrease, NAMM U Attendance Increase

New Changes Including Top 100 Dealer Awards Event and Public Day Inject New Energy Into Summer Industry Gathering

Nashville, Tenn., July 23, 2011—The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) closed its 2011 Summer NAMM music products trade show today at the Nashville Convention Center, reporting 10,898 registrants over the three-day show, a 13 percent decrease from 2010. 

The typically trade-only event also opened its doors to the public for “Wanna Play Music Day” today providing musicians and music buffs a rare opportunity to sneak a peak at the new instruments, music-making technologies, and pro audio and lighting equipment yet to hit retail stores. At show close, NAMM reported 1,133 public day attendees who infused the exhibit hall and meeting rooms with fresh energy on the final day of the show.

2011 Summer NAMM Opens In Nashville

Annual Music Products Tradeshow Features Public Day on Saturday With Hands-On Music-Making Sessions for Music Enthusiasts

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2011—The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) opened its 2011 Summer NAMM music products trade show today at the Nashville Convention Center, welcoming more than 400 global music products manufacturers who will exhibit their newest products and latest innovations to retail buyers from all over the world today through Saturday.

More than 11,000 music products industry professionals from 30+ countries are expected to attend 2011 Summer NAMM to view the latest musical instruments and products from exhibiting companies.