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Apple iPad – The Magic Tablet

January 28th, 2010

Apple iPad has been released. Apple iPad offers a new way to experience web, email, photos and videos. It comes with lots of built-in apps on iPad were designed from the ground up to take advantage of the large, Multi-Touch screen.

Apple iPad - Magic Table

Watch Steve Jobs keynote for Apple iPad

Apple iPad Features
A large, high-resolution LED-backlit, IPS display. An incredibly responsive Multi-Touch screen. And an amazingly powerful, Apple-designed chip. All in a design that’s thin and light enough to take anywhere. iPad isn’t just the best device of its kind. It’s a whole new kind of device.

LED-backlit, IPS Display
The high-resolution, 9.7 inch LED-backlit, IPS display on iPad is remarkably crisp and vivid. Which makes it perfect for web browsing, watching movies, or showing off photos. It’s also been designed to work in any orientation — portrait or landscape. And because it uses a display technology called IPS (in-plane switching), it has a wide, 178° viewing angle. So you can hold it almost any way you want, and still get a brilliant picture, with excellent color and contrast.

Multi-Touch
The Multi-Touch screen on the iPad uses the same revolutionary technology that’s in an iPhone. But for iPad, the technology has been completely reengineered for the larger surface, to make it extremely precise and responsive. So when you’re zooming in on a map, flicking through your photos, or deleting an email, iPad responds with incredible accuracy. And it does just what you want it to.

Thin and light
One of the first things you’ll notice about the iPad is how thin and light it is. The screen is 9.7 inches, measured diagonally. So overall, it’s slightly smaller than a magazine. And at just 1.5 lbs and 0.5 inches thin,1 it’s easy to carry and use anywhere. There’s also a slight curve to the back. Which makes it easy to pick up and comfortable to hold.

10 hours battery life
Up to 10 hours battery life. To maximize battery life, Apple engineers took the same lithium polymer battery technology they developed for our notebook computers and applied it to the iPad. As a result, you can use iPad for up to 10 hours while surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching videos, or listening to music.2

Wireless
With built-in 802.11n, iPad can take advantage of the fastest Wi-Fi networks. And it’ll automatically locate available Wi-Fi networks, which you can easily join with a few simple taps. iPad also comes with Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, which lets you connect to devices like wireless headphones or the Apple Wireless Keyboard.

3G
iPad will also be available in a 3G model, with super-fast data speeds up to 7.2 Mbps.3 So if you’re traveling, or you happen to be somewhere that doesn’t have a Wi-Fi network, you can still get a fast connection for surfing the web, downloading email, or getting directions.

Performance
The A4 chip inside iPad was custom-designed by Apple engineers to be extremely powerful, and yet extremely power efficient. So the performance is unlike anything you’ve ever seen on a touch-based device. Which makes iPad fantastic for everything from productivity apps to games. But at the same time, the A4 chip is so power efficient that it helps iPad get up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. And iPad is available with a choice of 16, 32 or 64GB flash storage.4 Which gives you lots of room for your photos, movies, music, apps, and more.

30-pin connector. Built-in speaker. Connectivity
The 30-pin dock connector on the bottom of the iPad allows you to dock and charge it. It also lets you connect to iPad accessories like the Camera Connection Kit or the Keyboard Dock.

Audio
The powerful, built-in speaker produces a full, rich sound. Which makes watching a movie or listening to music even more enjoyable. It also comes with a headphone jack and a built-in microphone.

Accessories
There are lots of great accessories that have been specifically designed for iPad. The Keyboard Dock, for instance, is a dock with a full-size keyboard. There’s also a standalone Dock. And because iPad has built-in Bluetooth 2.1, it’ll work with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, too. There’s also a Camera Connection Kit that lets you import photos from a camera or SD card. There’s even an iPad Case that not only protects it, it also allows you to use iPad in various positions, to make it easy to type, look at photos, or watch movies. And through a range of accessories, iPad can output to TVs, projectors and displays.

Apple iPad - Accessories

Apple iPad built-in Apps

Safari
The large Multi-Touch screen on iPad lets you see web pages as they were meant to be seen — one whole page at a time. With vibrant color and sharp text. So whether you’re looking at a page in portrait or landscape, you can see everything at a size that’s actually readable. And with iPad, navigating through the web has never been easier, or more intuitive. Because you use the most natural pointing device there is: your finger. You can scroll through a page just by flicking your finger up or down on the screen. Or pinch to zoom in or out on a photo. There’s also a thumbnail view that shows all your open pages in a grid, to let you quickly move from one page to the next.

Mail
See and touch your email in ways you never could before. In landscape, you get a split-screen view, showing both an opened email and the messages in your Inbox. To see the opened email by itself, you just turn iPad to portrait, and the email automatically rotates and fills the screen. No matter which orientation you use, you can scroll through your mail, compose a new email using the large, on-screen keyboard, or delete messages, with nothing more than a tap and a flick. If someone emails you a photo, you can see it right in the message. You can also save the photos in an email directly to the built-in Photos app. And iPad will work with all the popular email providers, including MobileMe, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Hotmail, and AOL.

Photos
With its crisp, vibrant display, and its unique software features, iPad is an extraordinary way to enjoy and share your photos. For example, the new Photos app displays the photos in an album as though they were in a stack. Just tap or pinch to open the stack, and the whole album opens up. Then you can flip through your pictures, zoom in or out, or watch a slideshow. You can even use your iPad as a beautiful digital photo frame while your iPad is docked or charging. And there are lots of ways to import photos: you can sync them from your computer, download them from an email, or import them directly from your camera using the Apple Camera Connection Kit.

Video
The large, high-resolution screen makes iPad perfect for watching any kind of video: from HD movies and TV shows, to podcasts and music videos. You can also easily move between wide-screen and full-screen with a double-tap. And because it’s essentially one big screen, with no buttons or anything to distract you, the picture fills your line of sight. So you feel completely immersed in what you’re watching.

YouTube
The YouTube app organizes videos so they’re really easy to see and navigate. To watch one, you just tap it. When you’re watching in landscape, the video will automatically play in full screen. And with its high-resolution display, the latest YouTube HD videos will look amazing on iPad.

iPod
With the iPod app, all your music is literally at your fingertips. You can browse by album, song, artist, or genre, with a simple flick. To play a song, just tap it, and the now playing screen will show the album art at full size. Then you can listen to your music with either the powerful built-in speaker, or with wired or Bluetooth wireless headphones.

iTunes
Just tap on the iTunes Store icon, and you can browse and buy music, TV shows, podcasts — or buy and rent movies — wirelessly, right from your iPad. There are thousands of movies and TV shows (in both standard and high definition), along with thousands of podcasts, and millions of songs to choose from. You can even preview songs before you buy them. And you can sync iPad with the content you already have in your iTunes library on your Mac or PC.

App Store
iPad will run almost 140,000 apps from the App Store. Everything from games to business apps, and more. And new apps that have been designed just for iPad are highlighted, so you can easily find the ones that take full advantage of its features. Just tap the App Store icon on the screen and you’ll be able to browse, buy, and download apps wirelessly, right to the iPad.

iBooks
The iBooks app is a great, new way to read and buy books.1 Just download the app for free from the App Store, and you’ll be able to buy everything from classics to bestsellers from the built-in iBookstore. Once you’ve bought a book, it’s displayed on your Bookshelf. To read it, all you have to do is tap on it and it opens up. The high-resolution, LED-backlit screen displays everything in sharp, rich, color, so it’s very easy to read, even in low light.

Maps
See more of the world with high-resolution Satellite and Street View images. You can even see topography with the new Terrain view. You can also search for a nearby business type (for example, “Restaurant”) and then tap on that business to see the route and directions from your current location.

Notes
With its expansive display and large, on-screen keyboard, iPad makes jotting down notes easy. In landscape mode, you get not only a note-taking page but a list of all your notes. It even circles the current note in red. So you can see where you are at a glance.

Calendar
iPad makes it easy to keep on schedule by displaying Day, Week, Month or List views of your calendar. That way, you can see an overview of a whole month, or the details of a single day. iPad will even show multiple calendars at once, so you can manage work and family calendars at the same time.

Contacts
The Contacts app on iPad makes finding names, numbers and other important information quicker and easier than ever before. A new view lets you see both your complete contact list, and a single contact, simultaneously. Need directions? Just tap on an address inside a contact and it’ll open Maps.

Home Screen
The Home Screen gives you one-tap access to everything on iPad. You can also customize your Home Screen by adding your favorite apps and websites, or using your own photos for the background. And you can move apps around to arrange them in any order you want.

Spotlight Search
Spotlight Search allows you to search across iPad, and all of its built-in apps. Including Mail, Contacts, Calendar, iPod, and Notes. It’ll even search apps you’ve downloaded from the App Store. So no matter what you’re looking for, it’s never more than a few taps away.

Apple iPad - Horizontal

Apple iPad Technical Specifications
Dimensions

Height: 9.56 inches (242.8 mm)
Width: 7.47 inches (189.7 mm)
Depth: 0.5 inch (13.4 mm)
Weight: 1.5 pounds (.68 kg) Wi-Fi model; 1.6 pounds (.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model

Display

9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Capacity

16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive

Processor
1GHz Apple A4 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip
Sensors

Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor

Battery and Power

Built-in 25Whr rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Input and Output

Dock connector
3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
Built-in speakers
Microphone
SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)

Apple iPad SDK
Start developing the next generation of innovative applications for iPad with iPhone SDK 3.2 beta. iPhone Developer Program members can download iPhone SDK 3.2 beta today.
iPad Simulator: The iPad Simulator lets you build and run your iPad application on your Mac, allowing you to lay out your user interface for the larger screen size, test your app’s memory usage, and shorten the debug cycle in the design process.
iPad Programming Guide: iPad provides new opportunities to create Multi-Touch iPhone OS applications on a larger display than ever. The iPad Programming Guide introduces new features available for iPad and how to implement those features in your applications.
iPad Human Interface Guidelines esign an incredible user interface and user experience for your iPad application by following the iPad Human Interface Guidelines. Learn how to effectively use the new views and controls available to you to deliver unforgettable applications to your customers.
iPad Sample Code: Get started developing innovative universal applications for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch by downloading iPad sample code. Each sample code project is buildable and provides an example of how to accomplish a task for a specific technology.
Preparing Universal Applications: Developers can now start planning for universal applications, allowing them to take full advantage of the technologies found on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch with a single binary.

Apple iPad Reactions:
Wired’s Eliot Van Buskirk says “The iPad offers a step forward for music fans and recorded-music companies in the form of support for the iTunes LP format — a deluxe, extras-laden package that previously played only on desktops and laptops running iTunes.”
Bob Lefsetz says “I’m not convinced I need one! The iPad is almost like a computer without software. Why do I need one again? There’s no MacPaint, like on the original Macintosh. There’s nothing revolutionary. I give Apple credit for building it, but I’ve got to give them credit for building the Cube too.”
The Free Software Foundation’s Holmes Wilson said in a statement that “This is a huge step backward in the history of computing. If the first personal computers required permission from the manufacturer for each new program or new feature, the history of computing would be as dismally totalitarian as the milieu in Apple’s famous superbowl ad.”
Billboard’s Antony Bruno says “It’s fair to say that the newly-unveiled, over-hyped and much-anticipated iPad tablet computer will not be the mobile music business game-changer that previous Apple offerings were, like the iPhone and the App Store. That’s not to say it will have no impact; it will have more of an incremental, trickle-down effect on existing business models rather than enabling new ones.”
ProToolerBlog’s Stiff says “I’d like to say that I see great potential here, but it’s all up to the app developers. I recently did an interview with Jordan Rudess who, besides his work with Dream Theater, is an avid iPhone and multi-touch endorser. He sees a very bright future for music when it comes to multi-touch and it’s very hard not to feel that passion.”
CDM’s Peter Kirn has a scathing reaction to the iPad introduction, saying “I think the new, mobile Apple is doing immense harm to the computing legacy the company has forged. We could have had a Mac tablet today. Instead, we have a giant iPhone – and that’s a decision that has some serious repercussions.”
Audio Cookbook’s John Keston says “I see the iPad as a very pretty, but bulky iPod Touch / Kindle great for Facebook, movies, and e-books, but not something that’s likely to become a significant platform for music or sound design.”
SoundDownUnder’s Damian says “The iPad will be able to be used for virtual keyboards/synths, virtual drum kits, virtual tactile response interface and even a virtual mixer (maybe in conjunction with being connected to a PowerMac/ Macbook etc)… it will also be intersting to see if some of the big music software companies embrace this product as a control surface for their proprietry software.”

Akai APC20 Controller for Ableton Live

January 23rd, 2010

Akai Professional and Ableton are proud to present the APC20 compact professional Ableton Live performance controller. The APC20 transforms your Ableton Live experience from constructing tracks on a computer to fluid, musical creation. The second model in the APC series, the APC20 offers a smaller footprint than the APC40, enabling musicians to more easily create a personalized setup with multiple APCs, effects controllers, and other devices.

The APC20 is the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression. Whether you are an electronic music artist and Live is your canvas, a DJ using Live to mix or remix tracks, or a more traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, you will find the APC20 to the intuitive, powerful instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live.

Akai APC20 Controller for Ableton Live

Because Akai Professional and Ableton designed the APC20 for use with Ableton Live software, the system is truly plug and play, although advanced Live users will appreciate that the APC20 enables them to remap every one of its controls to suit their own style.

“The APC20 is perfect for performers who like to customize their setup with multiple controllers, or just want a more compact setup,” said Adam Cohen, Director of Business Development, Akai Professional. “You’ll spend less time looking at the computer screen, using a mouse and keyboard with the APC20”

INSTANT PERFORMANCE
Because Akai Professional and Ableton designed the APC20 specifically for Ableton Live, you don’t need to map its controls to talk to the software. Just connect your laptop to the APC20 via USB and you’re ready to make magic. The APC20 is plug and play, so you don’t need to install drivers. First-time setup is literally three steps: load the included Ableton Live software, plug in and power up your APC20, and select the APC20 as Ableton Live’s controller. That’s it. No mapping, no setup, no hassles.

The APC20 comes pre-mapped for instant use with Ableton Live software, so if you’re new to it, you’ll find using the APC20 to be easy to get around on. And if you’re an experienced Live user, you’ll be happy to note that you can custom-map every single button and fader on the APC20 to completely customize the controls for the way you like to work.

VISUAL FEEDBACK
The APC20 talks directly to Ableton Live, and Live talks directly to the APC20. This bidirectional communication makes the APC20 an advanced controller in that it can receive feedback from the software and display it on its Clip Launch matrix. The Clip Matrix gives you an instant view of clip status: what’s loaded, what’s playing, and what’s being recorded. Each state displays in the grid in a different color so you can get a quick picture of clip state. You can shift your clip focus and get an overview of the clips you have loaded for your set.

PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION
Ableton selected Akai Professional as its partner in developing the APC20 because of Akai Pro’s leadership position in great-feeling controllers that are rock solid, rugged, and precise. From the legendary MPC series that changed the way music is made to the industry-standard MPD and MPK controllers, Akai Professional is revered by musicians, DJs, and producers everywhere for creating the feel that powers their creativity. The APC20 is built with a rugged, metal chassis and slip-proof rubber detailing. There’s no flimsy plastic here. Faders are solid and precise for pinpoint performance.

CREATIVE CONTROL
The APC20 comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC Edition software, which is fully functional for performance and production. Owners of standalone editions of Ableton Live 7 or 8 can also work seamlessly with the APC20. Live 7 with the latest automatic update has full support for the APC20 and all versions of Live 8 are APC20-ready.

The APC20 also enables special clip-status views and feedback that only the APC20’s matrix can display. The matrix is not limited to only 40 clips: you can scroll and shift, enabling you to access, control, and perform with an unlimited number of cells.

The APC20 has nine faders, which you can assign to volume control, pan, sends, and a choice of three user-mapped modes. You have even more control power with special controls including Tap Tempo, Tempo Nudge, record enables, solo/cues, and two assignable footswitch inputs. A new User Mode enables you to use the Clip Launch buttons to control instruments and the Drum Rack.

Designed in partnership with Ableton, the APC20 is the ideal controller for performers who like to perform in a small amount of space for maximum portability. It’s also perfect for players who want to combine multiple controllers in their setup thanks to its small footprint. Don’t settle for cheap, plastic imitations. From the company whose name is synonymous with the word production, the APC20 is the serious choice.

Akai APC20 Controller Features:

Designed in partnership with Ableton, mapped for Live, and fully customizable
Clip Launch matrix with multicolor lighting displays current clip status
No mapping required; every button and fader is pre-mapped
Bidirectional hardware/software communication for visual feedback on APC20
Solid, professional feel with rugged, metal chassis and premium controls
Comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC Edition software
Works with standalone editions of Ableton Live
USB plug-and-play connection for Mac and PC
Includes: APC20 Ableton performance controller, USB cable, Power supply, Software CD.

More info: Akai Pro

Arturia Prophet V version 2

January 17th, 2010

Arturia Prophet V is a soft synths combined replica, visually and sonically, of the Prophet-5 and Prophet VS, the FIRST and the LAST synthesizers created by Sequential Circuits. Using the PROPHET V will be second nature for the connoisseurs. And if you are new to these synths, the only thing you will miss by not having the hardware versions is the workout from transporting them to the studio. Finally, since the PROPHET V is designed with Arturia’s TAE® technology, you can be sure you will not give up sound quality.

Arturia Prophet V version 2

Arturia Prophet V version 2 offers major new features and improvements:

A revolutionary preset navigation system called SoundMap
New Syncrosoft copy protection
MIDI RPN “pitch bend range” message is now recognized
Ability to use NRPN midi messages for automation
Fresh batch of presets made by a selection of top sound designers
Presets now respond to modulation wheel
Double click on joystick resets to center position
Lower CPU utilization on Mac OSX
Better Audio Unit compatibility (Digital Performer most notably)
Better handling of control surfaces while changing preset
Better mouse response of Audio Unit version
Windows 7/Snow Leopard officially supported
Vista/Windows 7 compatibility no longer requires UAC deactivation
and numerous bug fixes

Arturia Prophet V Features

Three synthesizers in one: Prophet 5, Prophet VS, Prophet Hybrid
All the original parameters of the Prophet 5 and Prophet VS
New audio connection matrix
New modulation matrix switch for the 2 synthesizers
New Chorus and Stereo delay effects
More than 400 presets created by talented musicians and synthesizers specialists
Compatibility with the Presets of the original synthesizers
No aliasing from 0.1Hz to 16kHz
Calculated precision : 64 bits
Sample Frequency : until 96 kHz
Compatible with a MIDI keyboard
2 analog oscillators for the Prophet 5
4 wavetables oscillators for the Prophet VS
Capacity to synchronize Osc2 on Osc1 for the Prophet VS
1 Mixer with joystick and automation envelope for mixing the 4 oscillators of the Prophet VS
1 resonating low pass filter for the Prophet 5
1 multimode resonant filter for the Prophet 5
3 LFO that can be synchronized with the tempo of the host sequencer
5 envelopes: 2 ADSR; 3 5 point envelopes
Polyphony of 2 to 32 voices with the unison possibility
Audio quality and purity as in the original Prophet 5 and VS

Arturia Prophet 5 Interface
The virtual emulation offered in the Prophet V is an exact replica of the original instrument and uses the same subtractive synthesis model. Subtractive synthesis refers to the filtering of sounds in a specific way in order to create harmonically rich waveforms and new timbres. Our reproduction of Subtractive synthesis with TAE® guarantees the sound quality of the instrument.
The Prophet V carries all of the original parameters, and the 40 original presets of the Prophet 5. The potentiometers or switches associated to these 54 parameters will permit you to create an infinite variety of sounds that were native to the original synthesizer.

Arturia Prophet 5 features:

Compatibility with the presets of the original synthesizer
2 analogue oscillators (TAE® technology)
1 white noise module
1 low pass resonance filter
2 ADSR envelopes
1 LFO
Poly Mod section (which allows you to apply FM on oscillator A and on the filter)

Arturia Prophet VS Interface
The Prophet VS uses wave table or vector oscillators. In this type of synthesis, the oscillator waveforms are digitally stored in a table which the user can freely select, depending on the texture of the sound that is required. With the VS you can recreate that classic 80’s wave table synthesis sound within your computer.

There are 96 digitally sampled waveform types at your fingertips. Use up to 4 oscillators simultaneously and mix them in real time by sweeping the joystick or the 5 point envelope. The Prophet VS brings you a unique sound that has the strength to stand on its own, but at the same time is complementary to that of the Prophet 5.

Arturia Prophet VS features:
Compatibility with the presets of the original synthesizer

4 digital oscillators
1 4-point mixer with joystick
1 multi mode filter (LP, HP, BP, Notch)
1 panaoramic module
2 LFO
3 5-point envelopes
1 Modulation matrix

Arturia Prophet Hybrid Interface
In Hybrid mode we believe we have brought something extra special. One of the things that are so great about having a new synthesizer is the unexpected things that you can discover with it, those delightful moments in musical creation when you stumble upon a sound that you weren’t looking for. Hybrid mode provides a combination of the Prophet 5 and Prophet VS stacked one on top of the other. Thus an entirely new sound palette to mix and blend will be at your disposal: the analogue subtractive synthesizer in the Prophet 5 AND the digital wave-table or vector synthesizer of the Prophet VS.

Made up of all the parameters of the two instruments and more:

1 audio connection matrix: The audio matrix allows you to activate or to deactivate the audio module outputs of the two synthesizers (oscillators, filters, sound of the Prophet 5…). You can connect the filters in a series for a unique mix of the two synthesizers or you can connect the filters in parallel for a fatter sound. This gives you a huge difference of sound between the two solutions.
1 modulation matrix switch for the two synthesizers: The modulation matrix of the Prophet Hybrid allows you to add modulation inputs impossible to add with the PROPHET 5 alone. The velocity, after touch, or the numerous other modulation sources presented on the VS that can now be used on the PROPHET 5.

More info and audio demos: Arturia

Arturia announced Origin Keyboard

January 17th, 2010

Arturia Origin Keyboard is Arturia’s new version of Origin for the keyboard player. It keeps the outstanding modular system of Origin Desktop, putting it on a panel that closes on a high quality keyboard controller. The intuitive interface is kept in place, along with all of the modules from the most famous synthesizers (Moog Modular, ARP 2600, CS-80, Jupiter-8, Minimoog and Prophet 5 and Prophet VS) and organs (Tonewheel, Rotary).

Arturia Origin Keyboard

The integration of the ribbon control is a blast, the keyboard aftertouch possibilities open a world of expressivity, while the playing modes are tuned to the expectations of any demanding performer.

Arturia Origin Keyboard Features:

More than 600 presets created by talented musicians and synthesizer specialists
Create your own patch or use existing audio structures:
- Origin patch made by connecting independent modules from: Minimoog, ARP 2600, CS-80, Jupiter-8, Moog Modular, Prophet VS
- Origin template synths: Minimoog
Superb audio quality with TAE® engine
Up to 32 voices of polyphony for a typical patch
Connectivity: 2 audio ins, 10 audio outs. Digital: SPDIF out, USB 2.0
Selection of high quality effects: Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Distortion, Parametric EQ, Rotary…
16/32 step sequencer
Software editor (Mac/PC)
Innovative Macro, Advanced LFO, Advanced modulation modes, Advanced joystick modes…
MIDI : In, Out, Thru and USB 2
High Level of Control:
- ultra sensitive 40cm ribbon controller
- high quality semi-weighted 61 keys keyboard, with velocity response and channel aftertouch
- New exclusive duophonic aftertouch
- Modulation and pitch-bend wheels, 3-mode Joystick, 21 potentiometers, 33 rotary encoders, 81 switches
Ergonomic design:
- Self adjustable front panel, from 0° to 135°, giving you total setup flexibility.
- 5.2″ TFT screen for clear visual feedback.
- complete mobile solution, offering everything you need to perform in a single, easily transportable cabinet.

More info and demos: Arturia

Arturia Brass 2

January 17th, 2010

Arturia Brass 2 is a new kind of virtual instrument based on a physical modeling technology. It emulates a Trumpet, a Trombone and a Saxophone. All the characteristics of the real instruments have been analyzed and modeled through extensive research at world-renowned IRCAM institute. Arturia has partnered with this highly skilled team of researchers to bring this groundbreaking technology to the musician, in the form of a software instrument. BRASS is an extremely expressive, flexible and controllable instrument, and thus a fantastic alternative to loops or music libraries.

Arturia Brass 2

Arturia Brass 2 offers an entirely redesigned interface with major new features and improvements:

Acclaimed trumpet and trombone models
Four-part multi-timbrality in Live mode
Harmonization module to control the polyphonic instrument kits (60 kits)
Customize instrument characteristics (musical style, attack,use static or dynamic mutes, humanize…)
New “brassing” effect used in trumpets and trombones (tightens up attacks)
New organisation of MIDI controls allowing easier editing and better control (includes support for the Akai EWI)
New set of presets, riffs and kits: 75 presets,160 riffs & 60 kits
Place the instruments in a virtual stereo space with optional ambience reverberation.
LIVE Mode with total control over expressiveness through extensive
MIDI control of key parameters

Arturia Brass Features:

Virtual instrument playable through a MIDI keyboard
Three physically modeled Brass instruments: Trumpet, Trombone and Saxophone
LIVE Mode with total control over expressiveness through extensive MIDI control of key parameters
RIFF Mode with more than 500 modifiable pre-recorded MIDI phrases in many different styles (Jazz, Funk, Latino, Fanfare, Reggae, Pop, Classic, Military…)
Configuration of the instruments : 4 attack and 4 vibrato types, material, humanization
Import and export riff presets from and to MIDI files
8 parameters to control the instruments in real time :
- Attack
- Pressure
- Pitch (for legatos, falls or expressivity)
- Timbre of the instruments
- Noise amount in the instrument sound
- Vibrato
- Position of the instrument toward the microphone
- Mute (for trumpet and trombone)
Independent automatization of each parameter via a dedicated control window
Easy and fast searching of riffs with the preset explorer
Up to 4 simultaneous instruments in a riff
Editable length, tempo and tune of each riff
Riff editing with the zoomable pianoroll and independent parameter editing
Powerful editing options : solo, mute, 8 drawing tools
Live playing of several riffs with the keyboard
Chorus mode for all instruments, up to 4 instruments unison section
Spatialization of the instruments in a configurable room

Arturia Brass Phisycal Interfaces
When interacting with a physical model, the importance of the control is capital. If the instrument has been emulated within the BRASS software, the way you will play it is certainly a part of the full experience.

The physical interfaces are such an integral part of BRASS that we have devoted a page specifically to them. In this section you’ll find out a little more about the Physical Interfaces and the large effect they can have on your musical creation. Remember: physical interfaces are used in BOTH playing modes offered in BRASS: RIFF and LIVE.

Arturia Brass Interfaces include:

Keyboard, with or without (polyphonic) aftertouch
knobs, sliders
Foot pedals
Joystick
Breath Controller or Ribbon

More info and audio demos: Arturia

Access Music announced Virus TI OS4

January 17th, 2010

Access Music announced OS4 update for the entire Virus TI series. The new update adds exiting and innovative new sound design features and will be available free of charge to all Virus TI users.

Here is a list of new audio effects included in the Virus TI OS4:

Stomp Box Effects
OS4 for the entire Virus TI line of synthesizers brings 6 more distortion flavors to the table, modeled on vintage guitar distortion pedals. Every one of these classic pedals is famous for its distinctive character and has been exploited by some of the greatest guitar heroes of all time. The virtual stomp boxes feature carefully modeled distortion curves and tonal characteristics and include tone controls where appropriate.

Mint Overdrive
The sound of this one just screams tubes – a very special kind of overdrive which results in a wonderful smokey tone. Good for achieving a subtle distortion effect whilst still retaining headroom for dynamics.

Curry Overdrive
A more extreme distortion – like in the original, this does not feature a Tone control.

Saffron Overdrive
The ‘orange’ one. A very harsh distortion, popular with the grunge movement.

Onion Overdrive
A big distortion effect famous for its fuzzy character.

Pepper Overdrive
A clear, powerful distortion that??s perfect for making leads cut right through the mix. Tone control to soften sound with a lowpass filter.

Chili Overdrive
A classic “fuzzbox” overdrive. No tone control, just in-your-face fuzz.

Speaker Cabinet
To compliment the new vintage distortions, a speaker cabinet simulation was added to the effect section. The new effect type greatly helps to fine tune the frequency response of any sound and to give it more focus in the mix.

Vowel Filter Effect
This effect is a simple and effective way to vocalize any sound similar to the way a talk box or vocoder would do.

Comb Filter Effect
The new comb filter creates everything from subtle, pitched overtones to extreme time-warped deconstruction of any given patch.

Arp To Matrix
OS4 for the Virus TI series introduces a powerful new feature that allows you use the arpeggiator pattern to modulate any of the parameters available to the modulation matrix. You can use this to create dynamic, rhythmical patterns within a sound, similar to what you can achieve with a step sequencer.

Update to Virus TI OS4 will be available for FREE in Q1/2010 to all Virus TI users.

More info and audio demos: Access Music

Ableton and Serato The Bridge

January 17th, 2010

Ableton and Serato presents The Bridge, the first result of the partnership announced in October 2008 between Ableton Software (the makers of Live) and Serato Audio Research (makers of Scratch professional DJ solution).

The Bridge spans the gap between music production and DJing, creating a natural link between Ableton Live and Serato Scratch Live or ITCH. The Bridge provides a powerful fusion of DJ and production tools, opening a world of opportunities for DJing, remixing and live performance.

You can cross the Bridge in either direction:
A. Ableton to Serato
The Bridge provides Ableton Transport Control (ATC), giving you turntable-style control of your own multitrack productions. Simply drag an Ableton Live Set to a deck in Scratch Live or ITCH and use your turntables, CDJ or ITCH controller to control the transport. With ATC, Scratch Live or ITCH provides your productions with deck control, mixing, nudging and DJ style looping, while you can remix, mute/solo tracks, use virtual instruments, change drum patterns, manipulate audio, tweak effects and launch loops on the fly in Ableton Live.

Ableton and Serato - The Bridge

Activating the ‘Ableton View’ in Scratch Live or ITCH opens a representation of Live’s Session View, where you can launch clips and scenes, control instruments and devices, mix, mute and solo—all from within your ITCH or Scratch Live user interface. If you need more detail, just switch to the full Ableton Live application for complete control.

The Ableton View displays critical information from your Ableton Live Set, including:

Clips, including clip name, color and play buttons
Track levels
Level meters
Sends A and B
Device control for effects
Track solo, arm and mute

The Ableton View can be customized to show 4, 5, or 8 scenes, and 4, 6 or 8 tracks.

B. Serato to Ableton
Play your mix rather than cut and paste in a DAW. Forget about having to start a mixtape from scratch because of a mistake at minute fifty-nine. The Bridge is the ultimate mixtape creation tool, letting you export your Scratch Live or ITCH mix as an Ableton Live set. Depending on your Serato hardware setup, fader movements, EQ tweaks and Crossfader cuts on your DJ mixer are recorded as automation and can be edited after the tape stops rolling.

The Bridge - Mixtape - Serato to Ableton

Before you start your DJ set, choose save as ‘.als’ from the recording menu within Scratch Live or ITCH. Instead of recording an audio file, you’ll get a fully automated Ableton Live arrangement, complete with song placement and automation data.

You can edit your Ableton Live Set as much as you want: add new loops, apply effects, adjust your timing, smooth out your fades and obviously, correct any slip-ups. Not only does The Bridge make things easier, you also get a world of additional tools for tweaking your mix to perfection.

The Bridge – Pricing and availability
The Bridge is free for anyone who owns both:

A registered version of Serato Scratch Live or ITCH hardware and
Ableton Live 8 or Suite 8

More info: Ableton, Serato

API 527 Compressor/Limiter

January 16th, 2010

API 527 a single channel module based on API 225L discreet channel compressor and the API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor.

API 527 Compressor/Limiter

Features common to the line like “feed forward” (NEW) and “feed back” (OLD) gain reduction methods selectable on the front panel, provide a choice of “that old way”, or “the new way” of compression, for the highest level of flexibility in signal gain control. The “old way” or Feed-Back method is what most of the classic compressors used for the gain control circuit. The “new way” gain reduction is more typical of the newer VCA type compressors that rely on RMS detectors for the gain control voltage.

There is a “SOFT”/”HARD” switch for an “over-easy” type compression resulting in a very natural, uncompressed sound or a typical sharp knee type that lends itself to a much more severe limiting effect.

The Threshold control sets the initial operating parameter. The 527 can be operated with signal input levels from +10 dBu to -20 dBu.

The patented THRUST® function can be switched in and out via the front panel as well, applying a high pass filter before the RMS detector circuit that preserves that punchy bottom end.

The 527 is designed for individual channel use or, through the use of the LINK switch, two units can be combined for Stereo applications via a motherboard bus connection.

The 527 Compressor/Limiter makes use of the 2510 and 2520 Discrete Op-amps and exhibits the reliability, long life, and signature sound which are characteristic of API products.

API 527 Features

Audio circuit uses the 2510 and 2520 Discrete Op Amps with transformer output
Continuously variable detented Threshold control
Continuously variable detented Attack and Release controls
Continuously variable detented Ratio control
Output Fader level control
10 segment VU/Gain Reduction meter with selector switch
Overload LED
“Link” switch for multiple unit interdependent compression linking
“New”/”Old” switch for feed-forward or feed-back compression
“Hard”/”Soft” compression curve knee switch
Patented “Thrust” switch for frequency dependent side chain control
“IN” switch with hard relay bypass when in the “Out” position

More info: API Audio

ADAM A5/Sub7 System

January 16th, 2010

ADAM A5/Sub7 System are a compact desktop monitors that uses the same ADAM proprietary transducer technology (ART) and the same woofer construction of carbon fiber and Rohacell® as the larger A7 monitor. Built-in amplifiers in the A5 with 2 x 25W powering capability control the drivers directly. A panel on the rear side features numerous controls to adapt the loudspeaker to the specific room acoustics or personal preferences.

ADAM A5/Sub7 System

The A5 features both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs, and Stereo-link®, an exclusive technology of the A5 provides two additional inputs and outputs for the second stereo channel so the user can adjust the volume of both loudspeakers with one control only.

Desktop/table stands are available that have been particularly designed to optimize the speaker’s acoustics.

Designed to complement the A5 and A7 monitors, the Sub7’s small footprint allows for easy placement even in small spaces. The front panel features two motorized potentiometers to adapt the input level and crossover frequency settings for optimum performance. These pots can also be controlled with an included wireless remote control, allowing users to optimize your sound reproduction from your ideal listening position.

The Sub7 is equipped with both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA or Cinch) input and output connectors and numerous controls. A 0°/180° phase switch and a switchable 85Hz high-pass filter allows you to find the best settings for an ideal sound and performance. The low frequency response of 31Hz (-3dB point) enables this subwoofer to reproduce a register of even this range in a highly authentic manner.

More info: ADAM Audio

3RD Power SWITCHBACK 212 speaker cabinet

January 16th, 2010

3RD Power SWITCHBACK 212 speaker cabinet is a rectangular cabinet with a pair of premium Celestion Vintage 30 loudspeakers, each housed in its own triangular chamber, eliminating the standing waves and boxy sound inherent in conventional cabinet design. SWITCHBACK 212 produces superior tone and definition thanks to 3RD POWER’s proprietary dual triangular chambers each with a separate removable vent lid for OPEN or CLOSED BACK operation.

3RD Power SWITCHBACK 212 speaker cabinet

Extended flat frequency response makes the SWITCHBACK 212 the ideal extension cabinet for reproducing the refined guitar tones of our very own hand-wired HD100 amplifier. It’s also the perfect companion with our SV3015 Stereo Valve Power Amp.

Two Models are available:

SWITCHBACK 212V (loaded with Celestion Vintage 30’s)
SWITCHBACK 212J (loaded with Jensen C12Q’s)

With the SWITCHBACK 212 and the SV3015, users of modeling preamps or computer software generated guitar setups finally have the finest guitar tone reproduction available from a rugged system built for superior tone and aesthetics.

SWITCHBACK 212 Features:

Proprietary Triangle Speaker Chambers
Dual Independently Removable Vent Lids
Recessed Molded Corner Handles
Built for Horizontal or Vertical Orientation

SWITCHBACK 212 Specifications:

Power Handling (w/ Vintage 30’s): 120 Watts (mono), 60 Watts each (stereo)
Power Handling (w/ Jensen C12Q’s): 70 Watts (mono), 35 Watts each (stereo)
Electrical Circuit: Parallel (mono), Series (stereo)
Enclosure Impedance: 8 Ohms (mono) , 16 Ohms (stereo)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 29 x 20.5 x 14 in.
Weight (w/ Vintage 30’s): 62 lb.
Weight (w/ C12Q’s): 51 lb.

More info and details: 3RD Power

3RD Power SV3015 Rack-mount Tube Amp

January 16th, 2010

3RD Power is proud to announce the SV3015 Stereo Valve Power amplifier. SV3015 is a Stereo Valve Power Amplifier that provides switchable 30 or 15 watts of pure tube tone and amplification designed for recording and touring musicians that demand the uncompromising sound and feel of a pure tube output stage without excessive volume.

3RD Power SV3015 Rack-mount Tube Amp

“Basically, the SV3015 takes all the flexibility and tone found in the power amp section of our flagship HD100 tube amp and puts it in a rack-mount design,” notes 3RD Power founder and designer Jamie Scott. “With so many artists now using computer-based and modeling systems, we saw a need for a pure tube design to bring more warmth and classic tone to digitally-based guitar rigs. The SV3015 helps modern guitarists get the best possible tone out their rack-based rigs.”

SV3015’s Modeling Preamps
With their variety of bang-for-buck tonal simulations, modeling preamps have come a long way. But for discerning musicians, they often fall short of delivering the authentic performance of a real tube guitar amplifier. Why? The simple answer is that it would take literally millions of hours to effectively simulate the finer aspects of even one single amplifier. We’re talking about things such as current flow, voltage swing (several hundred volts!), tube types, bias settings, transformers, circuit impedances, speaker construction, cone excursion (you know, actually pushing air!), room acoustics etc. While it could be done, the variety-to-cost ratio wouldn’t make much sense.

SV3015’s Hybrid Approach to Guitar Tone
Early-era modeling amps provided great value in an affordable package that included a solid-state power amp attached to speakers. They sounded good by themselves but often got lost in the mix when playing with a band. The solution: go hybrid. Shape your tone with a modeling preamp of your choice, then connect it to a tube power amplifier and extension speaker cabinet. Now you’ve got tone shaping variety on the front end connected to a tube amplifier and speaker with actual electrons and air molecules flowing!

SV3015 is Intuitive
Operating the unit is simple: each discreet channel is equipped with individual controls for Volume, Presence and “PUSH.” The PUSH control is a 3RD POWER innovation that provides low-frequency enhancement allowing you to dial in the perfect amount of rich bottom-end tone.

SV3015 is Versatile
Each discreet EL34 (or optional 6L6) output section includes a selectable Power Mode (30 watts/15 watts), Impedance (16 ohm/ 8 ohm) and Phase reversal. Imagine configuring your setup to operate one channel at full power for clean sounds (more clean headroom), the other set at 15 watts for overdrive sounds (more output stage compression and harmonics)… now a jaw-dropping reality with the SV3015!

Have you ever plugged into a multi-amp setup and found the end result to be a mushy, hollow sound? It was most likely due to a phase mismatch between amplifiers. The SV3015 makes certain that you can optimally run your modeling setup in conjunction with other guitar amps. So, when the moment arises that you need to play through a multi-amp setup, you’ll be good to go without any weirdness in your phase.

SV3015 Features:

Selectable Output Power (30/15 watts) allowing you to get rich “open” tube output tone without the fear of being too loud
180º Phase Switch on each speaker output so you can confidently match other tube amplifier setups
Innovative PUSH control for low frequency enhancement
Optimized for use with our HLH 312 or SWITCHBACK™ 212 extension speaker cabinets
Versatile, discreet output sections can be configured to operate in pairs of either EL34 or 6L6 output tubes
Front Panel Input for Channel A making setup a snap when using with the *ELEVEN RACK modeling preamp from Digidesign

SV3015 Specification:

Output Architecture: Dual channel, (2) EL34/6L6 type, solid-state rectified
Plate Voltage: 120V AC input yields greater than 400V DC
Power Output: Dual channel, selectable 30 or 15 watts
Output Impedance: Selectable 16 and 8 Ohms
Input Architecture: AC biased, (3) 12AX7s
Dimensions (WxHxD): 2RU, 19 x 3.5 x 12 in.
Weight: 25 lb.

More info and details: 3RD Power

Apple iPhone

January 16th, 2010

Apple iPhone is the first device that combines a GSM cell phone, an iPod audio / radio player, a video camera, a mobile Internet device with email and GPS maps. So, iPhone is more than just a phone, because combines three devices in one: a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device.

Apple iPhone

Find more Apple iPhone Accessories on Amazon.

Apple iPhone – Camera Features

3 megapixels
Autofocus
Tap to focus
Video recording, VGA up to 30 fps with audio
Photo and video geotagging
iPhone and third-party application integration

Apple iPhone – Size and weight

Height: 4.5 inches (115.5 mm)
Width: 2.4 inches (62.1 mm)
Depth: 0.48 inch (12.3 mm)
Weight: 4.8 ounces (135 grams)

Apple iPhone – Display Features

3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Apple iPhone – Cellular and Wireless Technology

UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless technology

Apple iPhone – Power and Battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Talk time: Up to 12 hours on 2G, Up to 5 hours on 3G
Standby time: Up to 300 hours
Internet use: Up to 5 hours on 3G, Up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 30 hours

Apple iPhone – Video playback support

Video formats supported: H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

Apple iPhone – Languages support

Language support for English (U.S), English (UK), French (France), German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Arabic, Thai, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Malay, Romanian, Slovak, and Croatian
Keyboard support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French (France), French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Traditional Chinese (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin), Simplified Chinese (Handwriting, Pinyin), Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese (QWERTY), Japanese (Kana), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Estonian, Hungarian, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Latvian, Flemish, Arabic, Thai, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Malay, Romanian, Slovak, Croatian, Bulgarian, and Serbian
Dictionary support (enables predictive text and autocorrect) for English (U.S.), English (UK), French, German, Traditional Chinese (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin), Simplified Chinese (Handwriting, Pinyin), Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese (QWERTY), Japanese (Kana), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Arabic, Thai, Czech , Greek, Hebrew, Romanian, Slovak, and Croatian

Apple iPhone – Headphones features

Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
Volume control
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Impedance: 32 ohms

Apple iPhone – Audio playback features

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Audio formats supported: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
User-configurable maximum volume limit

Apple iPhone – Storage Capacity

16GB or 32GB flash drive

Apple iPhone – Sensors Included

Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor

Apple iPhone – In the box

iPhone 3GS
Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
Dock Connector to USB Cable
USB Power Adapter
Documentation
SIM eject tool

Apple iPhone – Mac system requirements

Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later
iTunes 8.2 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
iTunes Store account
Internet access

Apple iPhone – Windows system requirements

PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
iTunes 8.2 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
iTunes Store account
Internet access

Apple iPhone

More info and details:http://www.apple.com/iphone

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Google Nexus One Phone

January 16th, 2010

Google Nexus One Phone is the first Google branded phone powered by it’s own phone OS. Nexus One combines the latest in hardware from HTC Corporation with the newest Android software.

Google Nexus One Phone

The goal of Google’s new consumer channel is to provide an efficient way to connect Google’s online users with selected Android phones. The online experience of the web store has been designed with a focus on simplicity.

Consumers can buy the Nexus One without service (meaning any GSM network SIM card can be inserted into the device), or purchase the phone with service from one of Google’s operator partners. As new phones come to market through this channel, consumers will benefit from the ability to match a phone of their choice with the service plan that best meets their needs. Operator prices and plan details will be featured on the site.

“The Nexus One belongs in the emerging class of devices which we call ‘superphones,’ with the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ chipset making it as powerful as your laptop computer of three to four years ago. It’s our way to raise the bar on what’s possible when it comes to creating the best mobile experience for consumers,” said Andy Rubin, VP of Engineering. “We look forward to working with handset manufacturers and operators to bring more phones to market through this channel worldwide.”

Find Google Nexus One accessories through Amazon!

Google Nexus One – Hardware Features
Display: 3.7″ AMOLED 480×800 WVGA display
Thinness: 11.5mm; Weight: 130g
Processor/Speed: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 3G QSD8250 chipset, delivering speeds up to 1GHz
Camera: 5 megapixel auto focus with flash and geo tagging
Onboard memory: 512MB Flash, 512MB RAM
Expandable memory: 4GB removable SD Card (expandable to 32GB)
Noise Suppression: Dynamic noise suppression from Audience, Inc.
Ports: 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with four contacts for inline voice and remote control
Battery: Removable 1400 mAh
Personalized laser engraving: Up to 50 characters on the back of the phone
Trackball: Tri-color notification LED, alerts when new emails, chats, text messages arrive

“The Nexus One represents the unique combination of design and innovation two companies like Google and HTC can have when they collaborate,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The Nexus One continues HTC’s strategy of offering people a portfolio of phones that meet their diverse needs.”

Google Nexus One – Software Features
The Nexus One runs on Android 2.1, a version of the platform’s Eclair software, which offers advanced applications and features including:

Google Maps Navigation: offering turn-by-turn driving directions with voice output.
Email: multiple Gmail accounts; universal inbox and Exchange support.
Phone book: aggregate contacts from multiple sources, including Facebook®.
Quick Contacts: easily switch between communication and social applications.
Android Market: access to more than 18,000 applications.

Google Nexus One – Additional Features

Enter text without typing.
Use a voice-enabled keyboard for all text fields: speak a text message, instant message, tweet, Facebook update, or complete an email.
Tell your phone what you want it to do.
Search Google, call contacts, or get driving directions by just speaking into your phone.
Take personalization to the next level.
Dynamic, interactive, live wallpapers react to the touch of a finger.
More widgets and five home screen panels allow for further device customization.
Capture camera-quality pictures and video with your device.
5 megapixel camera includes LED flash, auto focus, zoom, white balance and color effects.
View pictures and Picasa Web Albums in the new 3D Gallery.
Record Hi-Res MPEG4 video, and then upload to YouTube with one click.
Read your voicemail messages.
Get transcribed voicemail with Google Voice integration, without changing your number.

Google Nexus One Phone Side

Setup Google Nexus One (Video)

Google Nexus One – Availability and Future Plans
Nexus One is initially available from the Google web store in the US without service for $529 or starting at $179 with a two-year contract from T-Mobile USA. In the near future, Verizon Wireless in the US and Vodafone in Europe plan to offer services to customers in their respective geographies. Today, consumers can go to www.google.com/phone to learn about the Nexus One and place an order. We will initially take orders from consumers in the US and three other markets – the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

In the coming months Google plans on partnering with additional operators, offering consumers access to a broad set of service plans. In the future we expect to launch more phones with Android handset partners and to expand the web store to more countries.

More info and demos: Google Phone Store.

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LEANN RIMES – Amazing Grace Lyrics

January 16th, 2010

“Amazing Grace”

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I’m found.
‘Twas blind, but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Then when we first begun.
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I’m found.
Was blind, but now I see.

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