© 2007-2010 Simola Eichmann Communications Wed, 08 May 2013 11:21:12 +0200 SEC News http://www.secaudio.ch/ info@secaudio.ch (Francesco Mattuzzi) info@secaudio.ch (Tarmo Simola) en-us http://www.secaudio.ch/#2 - Today 8.5.13 is the last day that Pro Tools HD 10 upgrades are available from PTHD 7 and 8 - As PTHD 11 doesn't run on HD Accel hardware, there will be no PTHD 11 upgrade from 7 or 8 Wed, 08 May 2013 11:20:34 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17361 http://www.secaudio.ch/#4 Now you can get a pair of Barefoot MM35s for Fr. 5'992.- (Netto Fr. 5549.- + MwSt) instead of Fr. 7'495.- Incl. MwSt. Fri, 03 May 2013 14:24:02 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17354 http://www.secaudio.ch/#6 - Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD 10.3.5 are now available killing bugs related to automation, plug-in keystrokes, punch recording and file importing. Waveform overview calculation has also been further optimized. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:11:19 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17347 http://www.secaudio.ch/#8 Today Avid announced the new Pro Tools 11. This latest version enables audio professionals to take on the most demanding productions with new, high-powered audio and video engines, 64-bit architecture, expanded metering, and direct HD video workflows. Pro Tools 11 is expected to be released later in Q2. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:50:12 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17338 http://www.secaudio.ch/#10 Avid's Q1/13 specials are ending this Friday so don't miss the opportunity to get some cool plugs and save money. Contact us for details below or just give us a ring. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:08:25 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17330 http://www.secaudio.ch/#12 - Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD 10.3.4 update is now available, squashing couple of nasty bugs. Download and details below. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:36:48 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17322 http://www.secaudio.ch/#14 Join the webinar and find out how Abbey Road runs their 14 Pro Tools HDX systems for the benefit of their world-class clients. Upgrading to HDX was an important step for Abbey Road not only technically but also on the commercial side, helping to keep the clients coming. You'll also have a chance to ask questions so don't miss the opportunity to learn from the crew of one of the most legendary studios across the universe. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:22:57 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17315 http://www.secaudio.ch/#16 Join Ken "Pooch" Van Druten (FOH for Guns'n'Roses, Eminem, Beastie Boys) when he shows how to get that big rocking sound with Venue Profile. Avid's own Rob Scovill (FOH for Prince, Def Leppard, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) will chat with Pooch about his workflows, using actual tour files. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:37:13 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17308 http://www.secaudio.ch/#18 EuControl for Avid Artist series controllers has been updated to version 2.7. The new version offers support for Mac OS X 10.8, Windows 8 and MacBook Pro Retina models. V. 2.7 also includes various bug fixes. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:50:42 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17300 http://www.secaudio.ch/#20 It's a tough job but someone's gotta do it. We need a great dude or dudette for backoffice. Must be fluent in German, English and French. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:06:27 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17291 http://www.secaudio.ch/#22 When only the best is good enough, big acts trust Avid Venue Consoles. Check the stories below how top artists like Peter Gabriel, J-Lo and Garbage use their Venue Profile systems. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:43:25 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17253 http://www.secaudio.ch/#26 The good old d2 and d3 plug-ins modeled after Focusrite's legendary hardware counterparts are now available as AAX DSP and AAX native plug-ins. AAX compatible version 10.3.4 is free update like Avid plug-ins usually are. No annual update plans necessary. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:29:43 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17219 http://www.secaudio.ch/#29 We added two new Avid Pro Tools courses for March. One in German and one in English. As the only Avid Certified School in Switzerland with Avid trained instructors, only we can offer the real Avid courses which gets you an Official Avid Certification. We have already trained top Swiss engineers as well as staff from major studios, Swiss TV, Radio, etc. and the demand keeps growing. Although 101 and 110 are only the first levels of a long curriculum up to a Hollywood-level competence, they are very dense and offer you a deep look into how Pro Tools works and how to make it work for you. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:57:33 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17212 http://www.secaudio.ch/#31 - Mac OS X 10.7.5 is now officially qualified for use with Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD 10.3.2 and 10.3.3 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:09:58 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17202 http://www.secaudio.ch/#34 Sonnox Transient Modulator is one of our favorite tool for “impossible” dynamic tricks. With TransMod you can re-animate badly compressed recordings, move instruments in the front or back of the mix without touching the level, and do all kind of cool magic with drums and percussion. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:07:02 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17189 http://www.secaudio.ch/#37 - Pro Tools 10.3.3 and Pro Tools HD 10.3.3 available for download including better scrubbing responsiveness, AAF file import improvements, automation improvements, better multi-channel audio file relinking, ICON custom faders enhancements, Workspace improvements, improved integration with Gobbler file sharing and backup service. Pro Tools 10.3.3 is a full installer. We recommend uninstalling your current version prior to installing 10.3.3 (reinstall the Drivers for your interface after a Clean Uninstall). Pro Tools 10.x uses a single installer for both Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD. The installation is the same for both; only the authorization is different. Be sure to follow the instructions in the link below. We do not yet recommend using Mountain Lion 10.8.x. Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:48:01 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17182 http://www.secaudio.ch/#39 So it's holidays and you didn't get a present from us, not even a damn card - why? Because once again, instead of financing Swiss Post and Finnish paper industry with hundreds of Xmas packages and cards, we sent a nice, four-figure pile of money to kids on three continents. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:54:47 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17163 http://www.secaudio.ch/#44 Our office is closed until 2.1.2013. Normal mobile emergency numbers apply for service contracts. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:35:15 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17156 http://www.secaudio.ch/#46 Perfect companion for your new HDX or HD Native system, AAX Pack gives you massive sound at massive savings. 18 world-class plug-ins for only Fr. 1'295.-. But only until Friday 14. so act fast. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:27:25 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17145 http://www.secaudio.ch/#48 This is the killer deal: A practical Pro Tools 10 system for the road for Fr. 669.-, including I/O and 4 extra plug-ins for less than Pro Tools Software alone! Only until 21.12. so order your Xmas present now. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:24:48 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17137 http://www.secaudio.ch/#50 This is the best time to buy plugs because many companies offer crazy holiday specials. Don't forget that we offer better than online pricing for most of the stuff so don't order before asking for an offer from us. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:22:40 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17129 http://www.secaudio.ch/#52 You can now use up to two new Stage 48 boxes with VENUE Mix Rack system, offering a maximum of 48 analog mic preamps and 32 outputs in a variety of formats, including analog, AES digital, and Aviom A-Net. The Ethernet Snake Card and Stage 48 box are identical to those sold with the acclaimed VENUE SC48 Remote System, and can be interchanged between systems for maximum inventory flexibility. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:20:53 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17120 http://www.secaudio.ch/#54 The next official Avid Pro Tools 101 and 110 courses will take place soon in our Uznach Showroom. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:01:07 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17112 http://www.secaudio.ch/#56 Until 14.12.12., registered Pro Tools|HDX and Pro Tools|HD Native customers can purchase the new AAX Pack of plug-ins at massive discount, for just Fr. 1'295.-. The AAX Pack features 18 essential plug-ins from Avid and top Pro Tools Development Partners: Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:25:58 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17046 http://www.secaudio.ch/#58 Due to All Saints day. Normal mobile emergency numbers apply for service contracts. Happy Halloween! Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:51:43 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17039 http://www.secaudio.ch/#60 - New VENUE ECx Ethernet Option Software 3.0 available for Mac and Windows for remote controlling a VENUE system. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:00:52 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17035 http://www.secaudio.ch/#62 Big thx to everyone who visited us in Luzern as well as to Avid and SEC crews who made the whole thing happen. We had a great time and super busy show. People seemed to like the fact that we crammed the stand full of latest and greatest studio and live gear. The new HD Native Thunderbolt got lots of interest as well as the top-of-the-line 5-MC control surface which integrates now perfectly with Pro Tools 10. Jaw dropping was a common phenomenon with Smyth Realiser A8 and Barefoot Master Stacks - as expected. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:12:44 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17027 http://www.secaudio.ch/#64 - Pro Tools 10.3.2 available for Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools HD 10 systems on Mac OS X and Windows 7 and is officially qualified and recommended for: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:38:51 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17015 http://www.secaudio.ch/#67 Be the 50th liker in Facebook and get the ultimate style statement delivered to you doorstep. Fancy, absolutely free, superb quality, 100% cotton, black (because it's beautiful) SEC/Avid T-Shirt can be yours with just a click of the mouse. But wait, there's more! You'll also get 2 free tickets to Light & Sound Luzern as well as a genuine SEC guitar pick. Can be used for bass as well - at no extra cost! Act now to get your garment, winter is coming! Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:52:18 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/17005 http://www.secaudio.ch/#69 People tend to talk a lot about the quality of AD/DA converters even when they never heard them. And if you heard few models, you rarely have a chance to A/B them against each other. It's a scientific fact that putting an expensive label to a cheap wine bottle makes it taste better so a blind test is essential if you want to know if the gear you buy actually is worth the money. Don't listen to the sales guy, listen what your own ears say. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:13:15 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16967 http://www.secaudio.ch/#71 Get the ultimate value package: Buy Pro Tools 10 and get a free Mbox Mini plus 4 plug-ins on top of the deal including Eleven Guitar Amp Emulation, Reverb One, Tel-Ray Variable Delay and Moogerfooger Bundle. Individually priced at Fr. 2'440.- total, you can now get the the whole package for Fr. 795.-, the price of Pro Tools only. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:29:15 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16959 http://www.secaudio.ch/#73 This is the time to upgrade your aging Pro Tools LE system to the professional standard, Pro Tools HD. You can now exchange any 002, 003 or Mbox Pro to HD Native without having to buy an expensive desktop computer with PCI slots. And save Fr. 1'000.- on top of it. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:08:55 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16952 http://www.secaudio.ch/#75 - Sibelius 7 and Sibelius First Version 7.1.3 Updates add Support for Retina Display, Mountain Lion, and Fix Bugs. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:28:08 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16941 http://www.secaudio.ch/#78 The next official Avid Pro Tools 101 and 110 courses will take place soon in our Uznach Showroom. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:27:02 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16933 http://www.secaudio.ch/#80 We've had so many requests lately to join Facebook that we finally decided to go for it. We'll use Facebook for fast and unofficial updates of what we, our friends and clients do. Please send us pics of your studios and gigs, we always want to know what people are actually doing with the gear that we provide. From our side you'll find lots of pictures and small stories that don't have space in our main page so check it out and be sure to push the “like” button. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:36:25 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16926 http://www.secaudio.ch/#82 - Version 10.3 is now available for Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools HD 10 on Mac OS X and Windows 7. It is free update for Pro Tools 10 owners, mainly bringing HD Native Thunderbolt and OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion support. Version 10.3 is an officially qualified and recommended installer for: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:40:05 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16917 http://www.secaudio.ch/#84 Now you can get all the goodness of HD Native - sound quality, low latency, huge track & I/O count - in a Thunderbolt box. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:52:04 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16909 http://www.secaudio.ch/#86 Amsterdam is calling to the biggest broadcast convention on the planet and we'll be there as usual, looking for new trends and products for you. If you're attending IBC, give us a ring or drop us a mail to set up a quick meeting. We'll be happy to show you all the big news and introduce you to the manufacturers for personal feedback. Avid will have some pretty cool news as well so stay tuned. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:50:38 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16897 http://www.secaudio.ch/#89 Avid introduced a new fast and easy way for you to buy plug-ins from your trusted dealer. Avid plug-ins are now divided to three price categories: Tier 1, 2, and 3. You simply call or mail us to order an activation card for one of the three tiers and choose yourself online which plug-in you want to download. We can even give you the code immediately which means instant gratification combined with secure payment with a Swiss invoice. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:33:30 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16890 http://www.secaudio.ch/#91 - The new 12-Core Mac Pros are now supported with Pro Tools 10.2 and Mac OS X 10.7.4, including LE interface and HD family support (HDX, HD Native & HD TDM). Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:33:31 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16876 http://www.secaudio.ch/#95 Due to the overwhelming demand for the new Pro Tools HDX systems, Avid had difficulties to deliver enough cards. We're happy to report that the situation is better and we finally have HDX cards in stock. All I/Os are also available off the shelve. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:19:23 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16867 http://www.secaudio.ch/#97 Pro Tools is not yet qualified for OS X 10.8 but Avid is currently working to deliver Mountain Lion compatible version, including code-signed software and installers. More info below. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:56:57 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16859 http://www.secaudio.ch/#99 We're counting minutes until we can install our new mastering-level main monitoring system in the showroom: Barefoot MasterStacks. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:47:36 +0100 http://www.secaudio.ch/16851