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Massive VENUE Summer Special Now you can too! Our Massive VENUE Summer Special slashes the prices, but not for long so act now and get a world class console for your summer gigs. All Specials include free Pro Tools 10 software (worth Fr. 799.-) to record 32 tracks straight into your laptop. Special ends Friday 20.7. or as long as stock lasts. Don't miss the opportunity, order now. [Contact]
Free VENUE Training 17.7. Highlights: Venue Hardware Overview - D-Show Software - FOH Workflows - Monitor Workflows - Plug-ins - Snapshot Automation - Recording - Q/A Program: 15: 00-20: 00 Individual hands-on training with Ansgar Liem (Avid) - please book a timeslot in advance. Book here and we'll send you the situation plan: [Training Contact]
Technical Update 2.7.12 - New EUCON Compatibility Grid for Artist Series Controllers. Easy overview of supported host applications incl. version numbers. Mbox Pro Driver download Avid Artist EUCON Compatibility Grid
The Avengers - How Did They Do It? Find out by joining the Webinar with the Avengers team Thursday 28.6. where the guys tell how they did it. Register Here
Mac Pro Speed Bumped - 3.2GHz quad-core, 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD, ATI Radeon 5770 graphics - 2.4GHz 12-core, 12GB RAM, 1TB HDD, ATI Radeon 5770 - 3.2GHz quad-core, 8GB RAM, 2 x1TB HDD, ATI Radeon 5770 (server) 3 free PCIe slots and external connections are almost identical with the pervious Mac Pros but new CPUs and faster RAM addressing bring up to 1.5 x performance upgrade against the previous generation. Avid is already testing the new machines and we will have a 12-core machine with SSD and 32GB RAM soon to test with our HDX3 demo system. New Mac Pro
Technical Update 4.6.12Apple OS X Lion 10.7.4 Combo Update
Mix With Mike Shipley Join Mike Wednesday 30.5. in Avid Webcast and learn from his mixing techniques and huge experience in mixing platinum hits. At the Q&A session you can ask Mike directly about his classic work or his tips and tricks. Mike has mixed countless hits of our rock star clients so we know how hard he works. Don't miss the free opportunity to discover how to mix number one hits. Register Here for Avid Webcast With Mike Shipley
Technical Update 22.5.12Pro Tools 10.2 Update Download Pro Tools HD Native Firmware Upgrade
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Free Softube Saturation Knob Plug-In Free Saturation Knob download
Technicolor/Paramount Goes Full-On Avid The two main theaters of the 38-room facility feature identical 80-fader, 746-input System 5 digital consoles, each connected to seven 64-MADI I/O channel Pro Tools|HD systems for playback (of over 1,300 audio tracks) and a 128-channel Pro Tools rig for recording stems and print-mastering mixes. SEC did a similar installation recently in Switzerland but more about that later. In the mean time you can read all about Technicolor’s new world-class post facility here: Technicolor Chooses Avid Solutions
Technical Update 3.5.12Pro Tools 10.1.3 download
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Technical Update 18.4.2012Pro Tools (Mac OS X 10.6.7 - 10.7.3 or Windows 7 SP1), Pro Tools|HDX (Mac OS X 10.7 - 10.7.3, Windows not yet supported), Pro Tools|HD Native (Mac OS X 10.6.7 - 10.7.3 or Windows 7 SP1) and Pro Tools|HD (Mac OS X 10.6.7 - 10.7.3 or Windows 7 SP1). - AAX compatible Classic Compressors Bundle is now available - AAX compatible Moogerfooger Bundle is now available Pro Tools 10.1.2 download
VENUE 3 Software Now Available What’s new for all VENUE users: - 32 FireWire Pro Tools channels (up from 18) - 80 input channels in Mix Rack (up from 64) - Aux bus names are displayed on the Inputs page - HPF settings included in all EQ presets, and when copying/pasting EQ settings - Configure console layout by simply dragging and dropping channel strips - Fast access to the Inputs page by double-pressing the Select button - Quickly cancel Multi-Select mode by pressing the Multi-Select button - Program the Console User button in the Events List to perform common tasks such as tap tempo or recalling a snapshot What’s new for VENUE SC48 users: - 24 busses available (up from 16) - 40 plug-in slots (up from 20) - 64 input channels (up from 48) - Support for the new Stage 48 remote I/O box and Ethernet Snake Card To order the upgrade, please send us a mail with the serial number of your VENUE console. [contact]
Technical Update 20.3.2012Pro Tools HD 10.1.1 Update download
VENUE SC48 Remote Webinar 14.3. - Get a walkthrough of the new SC48 Remote System and Stage 48 remote I/O box - See how these solutions offer great flexibility and reliability - Discover new features and enhancements in VENUE 3 software - Get your questions answered Register now
All Sonnox Plugs And Bundles -35% To discover the advantages of Sonnox plugs, come next Tuesday (6.3.) to the VENUE happening where Sonnox Europe Product Specialist Josep M. Solà will show the whole product range and give a brief glimpse to the future of Sonnox plugs. [contact]
Free VENUE Workshop 6.3. Uznach Come and find out 6.3. in our Uznach showroom where all your questions will be answered by Avid Certified VENUE Instructors. They will show you insider tips and tricks from the best in the business. You can test all VENUE systems; D-Show, Profile and the brand new SC48 Remote. Program: 14: 30-19: 00 Individual training with Products Specialists - please book a timeslot for your team 19: 00-19: 30 Presentation from Rémy Beuchat, Montreux Jazz Festival veteran 19: 30-21: 00 Q&A, hands-on time with VENUE consoles Reserve here and we'll send you the situation plan: [contact]
Technical Update 31.1.2012Pro Tools 10.0.1 download
New VENUE 3 Software What’s new for all VENUE users - Record and play back up to 32 Pro Tools channels (up from 18) over FireWire - Create bigger mixes with expanded input processing channels in SC48 (increased from 48 to 64) and VENUE Mix Rack (increased from 64 to 80) Systems - Manage multiple Aux busses with ease, now that Aux bus names are displayed on the Inputs page - Get HPF settings included in all EQ presets, and when copying/pasting EQ settings - Quickly configure your console layout by simply dragging and dropping channel strips - Get fast access to the Inputs page by double-pressing the Select button - Program the Console User button in the Events List to perform common tasks such as tap tempo or recalling a snapshot - Quickly cancel Multi-Select mode by pressing the Multi-Select button - Prevent accidental show file loading and possible audio disruption in Show mode What’s new for VENUE SC48 users - Handle larger monitor mixes, now with 24 busses (up from 16) - Create better mixes with more plug-ins, now with 40 plug-in slots (up from 20) - Supports the new Stage 48 remote I/Os box and companion Ethernet Snake Card See all VENUE 3 Software Features
New Venue SC48 Remote System Key benefits - The sound, power, and reliability of VENUE in a flexible, compact system - Eliminate long analog Mucos - Increase audio quality by placing mic preamps as close to source - Get highly reliable transmission through low-latency, open Ethernet AVB connectivity - Mix up to 48 inputs and 16 outputs (expandable to 32) between SC48 and Stage 48 - Record and play back 32 Pro Tools tracks with just a laptop - Bring the sound of the studio to any live show with direct plug-in support - Work with and transport show files created on any VENUE system VENUE SC48 Remote System
Happy Xmas 2011! Instead of sending presents to you or paying Swiss Post for postcards, we sent a nice, four-figure pile of money to kids on three continents. Help us to help them. Send them money as well. They'll use it for far more important things than we. Thank you for an excellent 2011! We wish you a wonderful Xmas and a Happy New Year! We'll be back 2.1.12. Leise Rieselt Der Schnee - Happy Xmas 2011! Stiftung Pro Huancarani in Bolivia
Technical Update 23.12.2011Pro Tools HD 10.1 and plug-in Updates
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Free Pro Tools 10 30-Day Trial We certainly did. After the first 10 minutes with 10, we decided to ditch 9. When you’re ready for the full version, just send a mail or call, we have Pro Tools 10 and upgrades in stock. Free Pro Tools 10, HD 10 Trial
HDX Cards Available Now If you want to be the first kid on the block with the competitive edge of the latest and greatest Pro Tools, give us a ring now to get your game changing HDX. These guys are going like cupcakes. [contact]
Technical Update 30.12.11Pro Tools 9.0.6 Update Download
Pro Tools 10 HDX Swiss Launch Event 21-22.11. 21.11. Avid specialists will present the power of Pro Tools 10 Software and HDX cards at Sound Development Studio, Zürich. 22.11. in SEC showroom in Uznach, you’ll have the opportunity to get a private demo from Avid & third party product specialists and chat about your individual needs and plans. We will have several Pro Tools Systems as well as all Avid and Euphonix controllers and Venue live consoles ready for you. Please use the links below to register to the events. Place is very limited so book now to be sure to see the future of audio production. Register for Zürich Event 21.11. Book Time for 22.11. in SEC Showroom
HD Native Bundle Special These are perfect bundles for mixing and editing with a limited budget while still enjoying the best possible audio quality and software power of the industry standard DAW, Pro Tools HD. HDN + OMNI HDN + HD I/O 8x8x8 [contact]
Pro Tools 10 Upgrade Policy In A Nutshell - You bought and registered a FULL Pro Tools 9 software on or after 1.10.11., incl. EDU versions. - You bought and registered Pro Tools 9 crossgrade between 1-23.10.11. - You bought and registered a Pro Tools HD or HD Native system on or after 1.10.11. - You bought and registered Pro Tools HD 9 software upgrade between 1-23.10.11. Questions? Just give us a ring or drop a mail. [contact]
Special: Free HD 10 upgrade With Avid Support Plan Avid Standard support includes access to Avid phone support (5 Days/9 Hours), next-business-day response times, unlimited number of service requests, customer-defined severity level and remote diagnostics. But the main point here is that that it costs Fr. 400.- less than the HD 10 upgrade so it’s an unbeatable deal at Fr. 695.- incl. MwSt. Order here: [contact]
AES In Pro Tools HDX Fever The first orders are already in, if you want to have your HDX and Pro Tools 10 fast, order now. First come, first served. Pro Tools 10 and 10 HD are shipping *now*, and HDX cards in couple of weeks. We're planning an event in Zürich in few weeks to give you an opportunity for an hands-on with both Pro Tools 10 and HDX. Place and time will be announced soon.
Pro Tools HDX Changes Everything Simultaneously with Pro Tools HDX, Avid also released Pro Tools 10 HD software offering instant playback for all sessions thanks to loading the complete session in RAM, multiple file and track formats in a session, new AAX plug-ins, real-time fades, Clip Gain, completely new Audio Suite with handles and multiple simultaneous plug-ins, new free Channel Strip plug-in based on System 5 console, etc. Check the videos below. This will change the way you work and will cost LESS than Pro Tools HD. Upgrades from existing HD systems are available. We're in New York and will meet the guys behind HDX and Pro Tools 10 today. If you have any questions for them, drop us a mail. We're looking forward to show you HDX as soon as we get the first delivery in few weeks. Stay tuned. Preorder now to be the first in line. Pro Tools 10 HD Pro Tools HDX features and videos
Big City. Big News. We’ll be in NYC to meet the people behind the big news and to get all the detailed information for you. If you’re coming to AES yourself, use the free VIP pass courtesy of Avid. Sign up to Avid Webcast / Free AES Pass
Steve Jobs 1955-2011 Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." - Steve Jobs to Standford Graduates 2005 You changed our lives. Technology for you was just means to change the world for the better. We cannot even imagine how our lives would have turned out without your vision. We try to Stay Hungry. And Stay Foolish. Thank you Steve. Commencement address delivered by Steve Jobs to Standford Graduates on June 12, 2005.
Smyth Realiser A8 Now With HDMI, Dual User Mode If your unit’s S/N starts with AC09, we can upgrade it to HDMI compatibility. Contact us for details. The Smyth Realiser A8 is one of those truly rare, jaw-dropping products that you must hear to believe. It accurately models a 360° space, letting you take any control room with you anywhere you go - for less money than a decent pair of nearfields. And it actually works as advertised thanks to massive DSP and genius algorithms from Dr. Smyth, the guy who invented DTS. Come to our showroom and discover the future of mixing. We’re not kidding. "Multichannel recordings were so compelling that I periodically had to remove the 'phones just to convince myself that they were the actual source of this wonderful illusion." - Stereophile Smyth Research
New Mind-Blowing Pro Tools Software Coming SoonYou definitely want it when it ships, hopefully already this year. We're not allowed to write about details yet but we can say that numerous long-awaited features and user requests have been adressed in intuitive ways without sacrificing the traditional ease of use. Some new features and technologies are simply mind-blowing and make completely new and way faster workflows possible. Stay tuned to this page for more, we'll soon go to AES/NYC for you to find out more big news about the next Pro Tools.
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Rave Reviews For Sonnox-Fraunhofer Pro-Codec "Once you've used Pro-Codec you won't hear compressed audio the same way ever again." "The immediacy and detail in the Pro Codec will be of immeasurable benefit to anybody who has put away the old attitude of ignoring the dominance of audio codecs." We think so as well. Pro-Codec is a must for every mixing and mastering engineer. Find the full reviews below. Pro-Codec Reviews
Paul McCartney Rocks VENUE Profile “I think I started out with a Midas XL3 and then to an XL4—a great analog console—and racks and racks of toys, and now I’m on an [Avid] Profile, which is a very powerful but small console .... [all the effects are] onboard, it’s what the desk can offer ... Also traveling a lot with him, all I really need is the console ... With Paul, there’s a lot at stake when you’re doing big shows all the time—40,000 to 50,000-plus people—you don’t want to just use something for the sake of using it and then it lets you down.” With the Profile, Boothroyd is making extensive use of the onboard snapshots, especially with the 50-plus songs McCartney plays each day. “I have many songs on snapshots, which puts everything in order very quickly ... With the different sounds and eras of his music, I’ve built in different tweaks that put the song immediately into the character of when it was recorded. So snapshots are really useful for those different EQs on vocals, reverbs, et cetera.” Boothroyd is also recording about 70 inputs with Pro Tools|HD rig connected directly to the Profile. “We basically record everything he does. As soon as he steps on the stage, I hit Record and it doesn’t stop until he leaves.” Call us to find out how you can upgrade your system with VENUE. If it sounds good for Sir Paul, it could be the solution for you too. Mixonline Sir Paul McCartney Tour Profile
Official Avid Training Available Soon in Switzerland Now we can offer you Avid Certified Pro Tools and VENUE training, complete with exams and certifications. Your certification will be published on Avid’s website so anybody who is looking for a serious Pro Tools professional can find you. We can not stress how valuable we think these courses are both for beginners and seasoned pros. Stay tuned for first courses, starting this fall: - Pro Tools 101, Introduction To Pro Tools - 2 days - Pro Tools 110, Pro Tools Production I - 3 days - Certification after PT 010 and 110: Avid Pro Tools 9 Certified User - VENUE 110 Live Sound Production I - 2 days - VENUE 201 Live Sound Production II - 2 days - Certification after VENUE 110 and 210: Avid VENUE Certified Operator SEC Training 
SEC Crew Now Certified Avid VENUE Instructors SEC Training
Technical Update 26.8.11Artis Series Controllers Support
System 5 Fusion Webinar - Your Mix, Your Way On the registration page you can see an interview with Andrew Koss, owner of Tainted Blue Studios (Coldplay, Paul McCartney, etc.) next to Times Square in NYC. In the video Andrew talks about how an upgrade from SSL J9000 to System 5 Fusion has opened completely new sonic and business possibilities thanks to the sound quality and incredibly flexible workflow capabilities of S5 Fusion and Pro Tools 9. System 5 Fusion Webinar, Andrew Koss Inteview Time-lapse video of SSL 9080 switch to System 5 Fusion
Technical Update 18.8.11Pro Tools 9.0.5 Update
New Punchlight Solo USB Light This simple and easy to use device is perfect for musicians and sound engineers as well as film, TV and video editors. Supported applications include Pro Tools, Nuendo, Cubase, Logic Pro, Digital Performer, Sonar, Reaper, Vegas Pro. Punchlight
Technical Update 12.8.11- The DigiTest 9.0.1 firmware update for HD OMNI (v.2.10) reduces fan noise. You can update the firmware with DigiTest 9.0.1 (included with the Pro Tools 9.0.1, 9.0.2 and 9.0.3 updates). Pro Tools 9 Translated Documents Mbox Mini (3rd Generation) User Guides & Specifications Mbox (3rd Generation) User Guides & Specifications Mbox Pro (3rd Generation) User Guides & Specifications
SEC Crew Certified for Pro Tools 9 If you want to get Avid Certification, stay tuned. We'll offer official Pro Tools courses soon. As a Certified Pro Tools User, Operator or Expert, you'll get better jobs and less stress while doing them as you are the one in the know. Pro Tools Certification Pathway Contact us for Avid Certified Pro Tools Training
Technical Update 8.8.11- Pro Tools HD, LE, and M-Powered 8.0.5 - Pro Tools 9.0.3 - Pro Tools HD 9.0.3 - Pro Tools HD 9.0.4 (only for HD Native with MacBook Pro 2011 and Magma Expressbox1) Pro Tools Updates Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1
Neyrinck introduces Soundcode MXF [link target="_blank" dest="http://www.neyrinck.com/en/products/workflows/soundcode-exchange-mxf"]Check out all the possible workflows[/link] Contact us for pricing
Mac OS X Lion is out Pro Tools SE software, which is bundled with select M-Audio products, is fully qualified for Mac OS X Lion once you download and install a patch. The patch is available via Pro Tools auto-updater, which will locate the update for download and installation (less than a megabyte). PT Compatibility & Upgrade Information
Technical Update 27.6.2011EuControl 2.6 download
Technical Update 24.6.2011- HD Native Card firmware 1.0.2 available for use with Pro Tools 9.0.4 Pro Tools 9.0.4 and HD Native firmware 1.0.2 Updaters
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Game-Changing Sonnox Fraunhofer Pro-Codec Shipping Simultaneous real time control of five codecs lets you know immediately what will happen to your mix in multiple delivery devices. No more guessing or time-consuming encoding and application/playback engine switching just to know what the end real result will sound like. Visual and audio feedback of what gets lost in the data compression, indication of encoder-introduced clipping, online or faster than real-time encoding save you lots of time and make your mixes sound better in real world. And the best part is that it doesn’t break your bank. Until the end of June, we offer Pro Codec for Fr. 419.- incl. VAT/MwSt instead of the normal Fr. 485.-. Trust us, this is one plug-in you can't afford to be without. Sonnox Fraunhofer Pro-Codec Video
SEC Crew Trained for System 5-MC Come and see for yourself what 5-MC can do for you - free coffee included. System 5-MC features
Technical Update 26.5.11Pro Tools Updates
Antares Auto-Tune for Guitar Antares ATG-6 preview
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