DIGITECH® ANNOUNCES NEW RP1000 INTEGRATED EFFECT SWITCHING SYSTEM
— Your Guitar, Your Amp, Your Stompboxes, Your Tone —





SALT LAKE CITY, UT, November 1, 2008 — DigiTech®, a leading manufacturer of guitar, bass, and vocal processors, and a Harman International company (NYSE-HAR), has announced its newest addition the popular RP product line, the RP1000 Integrated Effects Switching System. More than a multi-effects processor, the RP1000 features a switchable, external stompbox loop as well as an external amp loop that enables the RP1000 to easily connect and control external gear. “Unlike most multi-effects products, the RP1000 works with the guitarist’s favorite gear so they do not have to compromise their personal tone. “We realize that guitarists want to use different brands and types of gear to personalize their tone so the RP1000 will do just that.” says Jason Lamb, Marketing Manager for DigiTech. The RP1000 also features an Amp/Cabinet bypass button that removes the RP1000’s internal amplifiers and cabinet effects leaving only the RP1000’s internal stompboxes and effects or 200 individual pedalboards.

NUMARK PT-01USB CONVERTS VINYL TO DIGITAL ANYWHERE

Portable, Battery-Powered USB Turntable System Includes EZ Vinyl Converter 2 Software



Cumberland, RI, USA – October 28, 2008 - Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of products for the DJ market, announces the release of PT-01USB, the company’s portable vinyl archiving system.

G&L SIGNS A NEW GUITAR HERO



Meet Ladd Smith, a 26-year-old Nashville-based country picker who signed on as one of the newest members of the G&L family. Already know in his home area as a rising force on the local scene, Smith gained greater exposure after he battled against ten finalists from around the world to be crowned as Guitar Player Magazine's International Guitar Hero 2007. Smith mesmerized the crowd and judges with an original song called "Outrun The Train," which he had written when he was only 15 years old. Smith's main axe is an ASAT Classic that was customized to accommodate his unique style.

THE LEGENDARY SC-2 RETURNS



Fullerton, Calif., August 1, 2008 - It’s been more than 20 years since G&L made the SC-2, though its popularity is getting stronger each year. It’s a perfect time for a comeback: G&L is proud to announce that the SC-2 is back and better than ever!

Stanton Introduces For Life “Magalog”
New lifestyle-focused magazine/gear catalog hybrid launched by popular DJ product manufacturer



HOLLYWOOD, FL – October 30, 2008 – Stanton, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, announces the launch of their new hybrid magazine-catalog that will feature the company’s full product line, as well as a variety of DJ product and lifestyle oriented articles focused on artists, events, and music. Each issue of For Life will also feature a city guide written through the eyes of a “local,” highlighting hotspots, hangouts, and other useful info about the town.

MusicianMatch.com launches a New, Web 2.0, Vertical Social Space for Musicians, Bands, Fans, and Music Industry Professionals.

MusicianMatch.com provides the on-line tools to match musicians, professional recording artists, indie artists, bands, music industry professionals, and hobbyists from all over the globe by giving them a social space to develop customizable, content driven profiles, develop professional relationships, meet fellow musicians, make music , and build bands.



Danville, CA –Friday, October 31st, 2008 - MusicianMatch.com, http://musicianmatch.com/ , today announced a BETA version where members can create customizable profiles, http://www.musicianmatch.com/derrickptupper , with videos, MP3’s, photos, slide shows, music interests, etc…to advertise themselves, their music, or their position/company within the music industry. “The days of posting flyers to find musicians or musician services on telephone poles or in the local record store are over. The internet has given us an entirely new platform allowing musicians to meet and build bands or find a recording engineer or producer. Social networking as a whole has mostly been about having fun, finding a partner, or catching up with friends. We wanted to give social networking a real purpose within the music industry by making MusicianMatch.com the basis for meeting musicians, making music, and building bands”, said co-owner Mark Becker. The site offers most all core social networking features but is more focused specifically towards the music industry. The site caters to:

Guitar Industry Executive Starts New Company

Temecula, Ca October 28, 2008 – Guitar industry executive, Josh Vittek has hung his shingle out to create an independent marketing firm specializing in the MI industry. His decision to form this company came after years of inquiries and comments during trade shows and today’s current economical situation created the ultimate environment to make this happen. The goal of the company is to provide manufactures and retailers an independent, dedicated staff to helping them fulfill their marketing needs in a cost effective and efficient manner. The firm is situated to work with either the smallest of luthiers and amp builders or the largest of industry conglomerates.


Josh Vittek with Kerry King

M-Audio and GForce Launch M-Tron Pro Virtual Instrument, Updating the Popular Mellotron Emulation with New Sounds and Features



LOS ANGELES, October 22, 2008 — M-Audio®, a leading provider of creative tools for musicians, today announced distribution of the new M-Tron Pro virtual instrument from its software partner GForce. Building on the legacy of the original M-Tron, the M-Tron Pro software delivers hundreds of additional sounds, providing instant access to the distinctive tones popularized by The Beatles, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Moody Blues, Radiohead* and other luminaries.

The Big Dog Bites into Solid Cables™





Pasadena , CA October 28, 2008 – The Big Dog, Tracy Arrington bites into Solid Cables™ and becomes their latest endorser.

Las Vegas Art and Ink Tattoo Festival Invites Musical Instrument Companies to Participate

Las Vegas, NV October 28, 2008 – The Las Vegas Art and Ink Tattoo Festival is inviting Musical Instrument companies to participate in the upcoming show January 23 and 24, 2008 at the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa.