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ienna Ensemble Pro 8.1 displayed on a composer’s studio monitor beside a MIDI keyboard, with orchestral instruments and the Vienna Symphonic Library branding.

Software September 8, 2026

Why Vienna Ensemble Pro 8.1 Could Improve My Composition Workflow

For composers working with large sample libraries, the question is no longer simply how many virtual instruments a

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Music Production August 4, 2017

Audio-Technica Holds Successful AT5047 Launch Event at Westlake Pro

Audio-Technica Holds Successful AT5047 Launch Event at Westlake Pro Pictured L-R: Joe Taupier (President, Westlake Pro), Darryl

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Music Production August 2, 2017

Audio-Technica Announces New Shock Mounts for Select 40 Series Microphones

Audio-Technica Announces New Shock Mounts for Select 40 Series Microphones Audio-Technica’s new AT8449a shock mount for select 40 Series

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Music Production August 1, 2017

Genelec Establishes Strategic Alliance with Nashville’s Addiction Sound Studios

Genelec Establishes Strategic Alliance with Nashville’s Addiction Sound Studios L-R Genelec Inc.’s John Whitcore, Territory Manager, and Paul

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Music Production July 28, 2017

Audio-Technica Now Shipping New AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technica Now Shipping New AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Audio-Technica AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone — The AT5047 is the

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Music Production July 25, 2017

The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® and Iron Mountain Entertainment Services Hold Preservation Celebration at Third Man Records in Nashville During Summer NAMM

The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® and Iron Mountain Entertainment Services Hold Preservation Celebration at Third Man

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Post-production July 24, 2017

Roland Virtual Sonics & Sony Pictures Post Production Services Collaborate on Development of RAINLINK™ Virtual Music Application

Roland Virtual Sonics & Sony Pictures Post Production Services Collaborate on Development of RAINLINK™ Virtual Music Application Roland Virtual

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Audio Industry News July 22, 2017

The Bakery Founder Eric Boulanger Has Strong Presence at Summer NAMM

The Bakery Founder Eric Boulanger Has Strong Presence at Summer NAMM Shown L-R: The Bakery founder and primary

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Music Production July 19, 2017

Audio-Technica, Recording Connection and Clyne Media Establish Csaba Petocz Master Class Scholarship

Audio-Technica, Recording Connection and Clyne Media Establish Csaba Petocz Master Class Scholarship Csaba Petocz — Audio educational scholarship

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Music Production July 10, 2017

Genelec Hosting Nashville Listening Event on July 11 at Addiction Sound Studios

Genelec Hosting Nashville Listening Event on July 11 at Addiction Sound Studios Genelec 8331, 8341 and 8351 three-way

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Audio Industry News July 10, 2017

Iron Mountain Entertainment Services’ Barry Cardinael to Contribute to Educational Panel at Summer NAMM 2017 in Nashville

Iron Mountain Entertainment Services’ Barry Cardinael to Contribute to Educational Panel at Summer NAMM 2017 in Nashville

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