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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WAVES AND SOUND.ORG PUBLISH 21ST
CENTURY GUITARIST, A NEW OPENMIX™ INTERACTIVE DVD BY CRAIG ANDERTON
— eBook + audio sessions show how to unleash the power of Waves
GTR —
WINTER NAMM SHOW, ANAHEIM, CA, January 15, 2009 —
Waves Audio and Sound.org announce the publication of 21st Century Guitarist,
Playing & Recording Guitar with Waves GTR, a new OpenMix™
interactive DVD featuring an eBook by internationally-recognized music
expert Craig Anderton. In 21st Century Guitarist, Anderton gives a user-friendly,
easy-to-read guide to the use of GTR Solo, Waves’ highly acclaimed
collection of modeled virtual amps, cabs and effects. GTR Solo gives
users click-of-a-mouse access to the world’s most sought-after
vintage and contemporary gear. 21st Century Guitarist and Waves GTR
Solo are tailor-made for guitar players looking to turn their computers
into processing powerhouses.
Featuring an introduction by famed guitar maker and GTR
collaborator Paul Reed Smith, 21st Century Guitarist walks users through
a complete recording session, opening up a whole new world of guitar
sound possibilities. Specific topics include:
- Setting Up Hardware and Software
- Creating a Virtual Effects Rack
- Choosing the Perfect Mic and Cabinet
- Automating Amps and Effects
- Finding the Perfect Tone
- Harnessing the Power of MIDI Control
- Understanding Distortion, Compression, Equalization & More
- Rocking Out with GTR – Live and In the Studio
In addition to the eBook and accompanying session files,
the package includes a demo version of Waves GTR Solo, as well as Reaper,
a shareware audio host.
Compatible with all major PC & Mac DAW hosts, 21st
Century Guitarist includes OpenMix Session Files for Pro Tools 7.4,
Cubase 4.01, Abelton Live 7, Reaper 2.5, GarageBand / Logic 8 and Sonar
8. Like all OpenMix interactive courses, 21st Century Guitarist includes
multi-track audio files for hands-on experience with in-depth in-the-box
production techniques. Users will experience the entire process as it
unfolds, track by track. OpenMix not only walks players through every
step of the music-making process, but it also allows them to remix,
re-master and add their own tracks to the source material.
21st Century Guitarist is available separately or bundled
with the full version of GTR Solo. For more information, visit www.wavesgtr.com
or www.sound.org.
About the Author:
Musician/author Craig Anderton is an internationally-recognized authority
on music and technology. He has played on, produced or mastered more
than 20 major label recordings, as well as written 25 books on musical
electronics. Known for his ability to de-mystify complex technical topics,
he has lectured on technology and the arts in 10 countries and 37 U.S.
states and in three languages.
Doubling on guitar and keyboards, Craig did extensive
pop music session work in New York in the 1970s and produced four albums
by classical guitarist Linda Cohen. He has also mastered/recorded CDs
by Argentinean classical guitarist Nestor Ausqui, harpsichordist Kathleen
McIntosh and various rock groups.
Craig is currently Editor-in-Chief of Harmony-Central®
(www.harmony-central.com),
as well as Executive Editor of EQ magazine. He maintains an active musical
career doing mixing, mastering, video soundtracks and collaborating
with Public Enemy’s Brian Hardgroove in the band EV2. Additionally,
several of his recordings have appeared on dance music compilation CDs
in Europe, where he occasionally guests with artists like Air Liquide
and Dr. Walker.
For more information, check out www.craiganderton.com,
or his Sound, Studio and Stage forum on www.harmony-central.com.
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About Waves Ltd.:
Waves is a leading provider of audio DSP software and hardware solutions
for the professional, broadcast and consumer audio market sectors. Waves’
award-winning products are chosen by key industry professionals, and
the Waves sound can be heard on countless hit recordings, major motion
pictures and popular video games worldwide. Waves also offers semiconductors
with embedded software solutions and licensable algorithms under the
Maxx brand for consumer electronics audio applications. Waves’
Maxx technology dramatically enhances audio performance in consumer
applications and has been licensed to several prominent companies, including
Motorola and Microsoft. For more information, visit the Waves web site
at http://www.waves.com.
About Sound.org, Inc.:
Sound.org, Inc. is a publishing company dedicated to furthering the
science of audio engineering and music production by expanding the knowledge
of sound and its processes. Sound.org seeks to acquire, publish, and
distribute innovative audio related books, training courses and other
materials. Sound.org publishes creative interactive tutorials which
allow people to mix their own music, as well as academic books on sound.
For more information, visit www.sound.org.
All product names and trademarks are the
property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated
or affiliated with Waves.
Waves Contacts:
North America Offices:
Waves, Inc., 2800 Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912;
Tel: 865-909-9200, Fax: 865-909-9245, Email: info@waves.com,
Web: http://www.waves.com
Corporate Headquarters Israel:
Waves Ltd., Azrieli Center, The Triangle Tower, 32nd Floor, 132 Derech
Petach-Tikva,
Tel Aviv 67027, Israel; Tel: 972-3-608-4000, Fax: 972-3-608-4056, Email:
info@waves.com,
Web: http://www.waves.com
Waves Public Relations:
Clyne Media, Inc., 169-B Belle Forest Circle, Nashville, TN 37221;
Tel: 615-662-1616, Fax: 615-662-1636, Email: robert@clynemedia.com,
Web: https://clynemedia.com