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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 June 11, 2017

Focusrite to Host Training Day at C-Rod’s Mues Media Studios in Miami

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Music Production June 5, 2017

Hit Music Producer Chris “C-Rod” Rodriguez Streamlines His Workflow with Focusrite Red 8Pre

Hit Music Producer Chris “C-Rod” Rodriguez Streamlines His Workflow with Focusrite Red 8Pre Chris Rodriguez, pictured in

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Software June 2, 2017

Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 9.5 Update with VST Support

Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 9.5 Update with VST Support Reason 9.5 introduces VST support. Explore new and creative

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Software May 24, 2017

Waves Audio Now Shipping the Waves F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ Plugin

Waves Audio Now Shipping the Waves F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ Plugin User interface for the Waves F6

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Music Production May 24, 2017

Audio-Technica Presents New ATH-M50x “Circle of Music” Video Featuring Judah and the Lion

Audio-Technica Presents New ATH-M50x “Circle of Music” Video Featuring Judah and the Lion STOW, OH, May 24, 2017 — Audio-Technica, a

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Music Production May 23, 2017

The Recording Academy® Memphis Chapter and Producers & Engineers Wing® Hold GRAMMY Pro® Studio Summit New Orleans

The Recording Academy® Memphis Chapter and Producers & Engineers Wing® Hold GRAMMY Pro® Studio SummitNew Orleans Pictured L-R: longtime

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Music Production May 21, 2017

The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® Announces Release of “Recommendations for Hi-Res Music Production” at Music Biz 2017 in Nashville

The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® Announces Release of “Recommendations for Hi-Res Music Production” at Music Biz

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Music Production May 21, 2017

Focusrite RedNet Interfaces Chosen by TV Tech, Inc. for Upgraded 5.1 Mix Truck

Focusrite RedNet Interfaces Chosen by TV Tech, Inc. for Upgraded 5.1 Mix Truck An equipment rack in the

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Music Production May 21, 2017

RH Factor Relies on Its Arsenal of Genelec Active Monitors as the TV Landscape Evolves

RH Factor Relies on Its Arsenal of Genelec Active Monitors as the TV Landscape Evolves RH Factor’s Studio

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Audio Industry News May 21, 2017

Roland to Host Online New Product Debut Event

Roland to Host Online New Product Debut Event“The Future. Redefined. New Product Stream”14 products to debut from May

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