As promised, activists representing Change.org and SumOfUs delivered petitions to Apple Stores in New York City, Washington, San Francisco, London, Sydney and Bangalore on Thursday, according to AdAge. About 199,000 Change.org signatures were recorded, with another 57,000 from SumOfUs. ...   MacNN

The US government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is dropping BlackBerries from the roster of supported devices for workers, reports indicate. A memo from CIO Joseph Klimavicz, dated February 3rd, is said to show that BlackBerry support will end after May 12th. ...   MacNN

Sony's new CEO says the company needs to move on from its hardware roots.   Mac Central

Having originally launched it in the UK, Microsoft has finally brought MSN for iPad to the US and Canada. The app mainly presents MSN articles in a magazine-style format, divided into categories like News, Autos, Video, and Entertainment & Celebrities. An offline mode can be toggled for reading away from Internet access....   MacNN

Warner Music Group was reported its fourth quarter sales, and while they stayed consistent, at $780 million, revenue from digital music sales increased by 17 percent. What's more, it is now a 28 percent slice of the pie of all sales. This is a sign of the changing way music lovers access their music, and the label provided a further breakdown of these sales....   MacNN

Slidevana, a new template package designed for Keynote, has been launched at the discounted price of $69. More than 130 slides are included in the bundle, ranging from simple lists, tables, and charts, to more complex timelines and business frameworks. ...   MacNN

Kodak, which filed for bankruptcy last month, is killing its digital cameras business and plans to focus on printing in an effort to save money.   Mac Central

Apple has been exploring the idea of a 3D iOS interface that reacts to its surroundings, a newly-published patent application reveals. Called Three Dimensional User Interface Effects on a Display by Using Properties of Motion, the document notes that products like the iPhone have the benefit of numerous different sensors, such as accelerometers, compasses, cameras, and GPS receivers. ...   MacNN

An exceptional run on Apple stock over the past few days has made Apple's stock value worth more than either of its two most direct rivals combined. A comparison has shown that, as of mid-day Thursday, Apple's market cap of about $456 billion was greater than both those of Google ($198.9 billion) and Microsoft ($256.7 billion). ...   MacNN

Google is at odds with Apple, Microsoft and Cisco over the licensing and litigation of patents.   Mac Central

The bottom line: If you own an iPhone for 18 months and decide to resell it, you will get more money for it than any other comparable Android or BlackBerry smartphone.   Mac Central

Apple is facing a rare instance of foreign patent trolling this week after a discovery that Swiss firm SmartData has sued it over a lone patent. The accusation, quietly filed earlier in the week in Apple's home court district in San Jose, alleged that the Apple TV, the iPhone, and the iOS Remote app violated a patent for a "modular computer. ...   MacNN

Hasbro realized that iPhone owners won’t want to put down their devices to play Nerf Lazer Tag. So the company is now combining iOS devices with the game.   Mac Central

Reports on AllThingsD and The Loop suggest that Apple may be planning to launch the iPad 3 at a March event, which Dan Moren thinks lines up pretty well with the pattern to date.   Mac Central

The changes Samsung Electronics has made to the Galaxy Tab 10.1N are enough to no longer infringe on Apple's intellectual property rights, a judge has ruled.   Mac Central

The FBI has released a 191-page file on former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, Gawker notes. The document actually dates back to 1991, when Jobs had long left Apple, but was being considered for an appointment to the President's Export Council in the George Bush Sr. administration. It also makes reference to an earlier bomb threat against Jobs, dating back to 1985....   MacNN

New Nielsen data about TV viewing habits has shown that cord-cutters, or those who drop paid TV in favor of Internet viewing, are often decreasing their viewing habits as a whole. ...   MacNN

Hackers claimed to have stolen internal data from Apple supplier Foxconn and leaked the information online, apparently as prank and not in response to media reports of poor working conditions at the electronics manufacturer's factories as had been reported earlier.   Mac Central

Two financial analysts have raised their targets for Apple stock. The highest target comes from Canaccord Genuity's Michael Walkley, who has pushed his forecast up to $655. "Our monthly channel checks indicated very strong sales trends for the iPhone 4S at all three U.S. carriers and overall strong iPhone sales in international markets. ...   MacNN

Version 3.1 of the crowd-sourced traffic and navigation app for iOS adds the ability to report traffic incidents and calculate routes using voice commands.   Mac Central

Kodak validated rumors and said Thursday that it would stop making what most consider its core products. It plans to shut down production of still cameras, pocket video cameras, and digital photo frames within the first half of this year. The shift would leave it to inkjet printers and other photo printing....   MacNN

A parts reseller, Eye Lab Factory, has managed to obtain what could be a display panel for the iPad 3, says Macotakara. The part measures about 9.7 inches, and uses a flat cable similar to that connecting the iPad 2's display. It also reportedly supports resolutions up to 2048x1536, the level most commonly anticipated for the iPad 3....   MacNN

Apple may hew closely to the formula of its iPad launch last year for the iPad 3 if leaks Thursday are indicators. The company would use the "first week in March" to introduce the new tablet and put it on sale roughly a week later, AllThingsD heard. ...   MacNN

Here's a sobering statistic: With a 40- to 45-hour work week, many Americans spend about 25 percent of the year on the job and 2,000 hours sitting at a desk. A simple workstation tune-up can make you a lot more comfortable.   Mac Central

Telus became the third Canadian carrier with an LTE-based 4G network on Thursday. Starting on February 10 in Halifax, the carrier will have the same 75Mbps peak download speeds and 12-25Mbps averages as the existing networks from rivals Bell and Rogers. It plans to kick off the network with the Galaxy Tab 8. ...   MacNN

Another proclaimed leak of an iPad 3 casing has given some possible clearer indicators of how the design might change. Unlike the previous tip, Apple.pro's view shows the back and more conspicuously shows the moved rear camera. The outside also suggests a conservative design with virtually the same tapered aluminum as the iPad 2....   MacNN

Samsung got a reprieve on Thursday after a Dusseldorf court ruling (PDF) denied Apple's call for a preliminary ban on the Galaxy Tab 10.1N. Fulfilling early expectations, the judge determined that the 10.1N was sufficiently different from the iPad to avoid confusion over Apple's claimed design rights. The court also tossed ideas that even the consciously modified Tab 10. ...   MacNN

Google is said to be close to launching its own cloud-storage service that is set to compete with Dropbox. The tip-off was offered to the Wall Street Journal, which says that it has talked to ëpeople familiar with the matter. ...   MacNN

Use of Aviom Products Helps Attract New Clients, Makes Production and Maintenance Easier at The Loop Studios and Venue Rental and Recording ServicesCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, JANUARY 19, 2012—An Aviom Pro16® Personal Mixing System (NAMM Booth 6720, Hall A) is key to the launch of Grammy Award-winner Dylan Ely’s two new companies, The Loop Studios and Venue Rental ...   Harmony Central

NILES, Ill., February 8, 2012 — With a platinum-selling album, three trophies from the Country Music Awards, and a GRAMMY® nomination for Best New Artist, The Band Perry has risen quickly to the  top of the charts. ...   Harmony Central

GERMAN RADIO GROUP TUNES IN SONNOX BROADCAST BUNDLES  LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY: Attracting over 10 million daily listeners, RPR1., Radio Regenbogen and bigFM are three of Southwest Germany’s largest privately-owned radio stations. ...   Harmony Central

—  Bose Panaray® MA12EX system and supporting technologies, as well as an acoustical treatment that cut the reverb time in the mosque in half and restored speech intelligibility during worship, show how GC Pro is the single best resource for any HOW AV need ——  Project was completed through GC Pro’s Affiliate program, with the ...   Harmony Central

High-speed, enhanced MIDI interface delivers a portable, plug-and-play solution for music production on iOS devicesEnables communication among 5 pin MIDI, USB MIDI, Mac, PC and iOS devices – all at the same timeZero latency for immediate resultsConnects to all standards-based MIDI gear with the ability to handle twelve MIDI ports total2 mini USB ports for iOS devices1 USB A Host ...   Harmony Central

Release Date: February 8th, 2012 Equinox Sounds has released 'Electro & Tech Sylenth1 Soundbank', a  downloadable soundset for Lennar Digital's Sylenth1 VSTi that includes  64 fresh and up-to-date sounds featuring leads, basses, plucks, pads and  FX's that will enhance any Electro, Tech and House production. ...   Harmony Central

Los Angeles, CA — February 8, 2012: Alfred Music Publishing, in partnership with National Guitar Workshop, releases Therapeutic Guitar, a comprehensive resource for therapists and guitar teachers of students  with special learning needs, written by board-certified music therapist  Dr. Robert E. Krout. ...   Harmony Central

—New software makes mashup creation easier than ever— Miami Beach, Florida—February 8, 2012 —Mixed  In Key has released Mashup (mashup.mixedinkey.com) for Windows and Mac  OS X, a new software application that lets you quickly and easily beatmatch two or more audio files, edit them, and  save your results to a new audio file. ...   Harmony Central

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Celemony has been awarded a Grammy for technical merit. The Munich-based company will be honored by the Recording Academy with its Technical Grammy, which is given in recognition of 'contributions of [Read More]   KVR Audio

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Audiority has announced the release of a deep-sampled and designed Guiro for Kontakt, called Epic Pig Guiro. It is aimed to provide a useful companion for both soundtrack composing and cinematic scor [Read More]   KVR Audio

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Equinox Sounds has released Electro and Tech Sylenth1 Soundbank, a downloadable soundset for Lennar Digital's Sylenth1 that includes 64 sounds featuring leads, basses, plucks, pads and FX that will en [Read More]   KVR Audio

ROLAND ANNOUNCES RP301 DIGITAL  PIANOSuperNATURAL Piano Sound in an Entry-Level Instrument Los Angeles, CA, January 19,  2012 — Roland is pleased to announce the RP301  Digital Piano,  an affordable home instrument whose rich sound and impressive  playability belies its modest Equipped with the acclaimed ...   Harmony Central

Splurgo Audio ( announces the release of two new sample packs in odd timings: Hard Rock  Ballad Guitars (6/8) and Progressive Rock Guitar Loops (5/4 and 7/4).  All loops were recorded with a Gibson Les Paul and have been dubbed to  create a fat stereo sound. ...   Harmony Central

Portable 2.1 Monitor Systems for Project Studios, Practice and Multi-Media Displays Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 2012 — Roland is proud to introduce the CM-220 and CM-110 CUBE Monitors, two portable 2.1 speaker systems for playing,  practicing, and recording musicians. ...   Harmony Central

Full frequency vocal reproduction for the most discerning presenter Buena Park, CA - February 2012. Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, is pleased to announce that the Mogan Elite Omni Earset Microphone, the newest addition to the Mogan Microphones brand of subminiature microphones, is now ...   Harmony Central

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Sound Magic has updated Imperial Grand to Version 2.6 and Neo EQ to Version 1.1. Changes in Imperial Grand 2.6: Greatly improved CPU usage, now it only consume 40% of CPU compared to Version 2.5. Fi [Read More]   KVR Audio

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Precisionsound has released Orfeo Accordion for Kontakt, EXS24, HALion and SoundFont. Orfeo Accordion is a multi-sampled Italian accordion from the 1950s with 5 registers and a separate noise prog [Read More]   KVR Audio

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Aiyn Zahev Sounds has released Serenity, a new sound bank for AAS Ultra Analog VA-1 designed for a modern trance sound but retaining the warm of Analog Synths. There are 180 presets divided into: 4 [Read More]   KVR Audio

New Models Feature SuperNATURAL Piano and Acoustic Projection Sound Systems Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 2012 — Roland is proud to announce the HP500 series, the latest additions to its industry-leading lineup of  cabinet-style digital pianos. ...   Harmony Central

New Flagship Instrument with Enhanced Features and SuperNATURAL Sounds Los Angeles, CA, January 19,  2012 — Roland, the premier manufacturer of quality organs for home, church,  and stage, is pleased to announce the most recent addition to their  MUSIC ATELIER® family. ...   Harmony Central

The reopened Islington Assembly Hall in London has selected an Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system, comprising iDR-48 and iDR-32 MixRacks with two iLive-T112 Control Surfaces, to manage both FOH and monitors.   Originally  opened in 1930, the fully refurbished 800-capacity Hall was reopened in  2010 having fallen into disuse for nearly 30 years. ...   Harmony Central

Interactive Learning Software for All V-Drums Users Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 2012 — Roland is proud to announce the DT-1  V-Drums® Tutor,  a new drum lesson software application for all V-Drums users. ...   Harmony Central

MONTCLAIR, NJ (February 7, 2012)—Hal Leonard’s best-selling book and DVD  series MusicPro Guides brings together the most experienced authors in  the music industry to give established and aspiring music professionals  quality instruction that yields professional results. ...   Harmony Central

Los Angeles, CA,  January 19, 2012 — Roland is pleased to announce the new PK-6  Dynamic Pedalboard,  an impressive MIDI controller that puts the excitement and versatility  of live bass performance with full MIDI control within reach of any  musician. ...   Harmony Central

Inspired  by Customer Feedback, Additional New HD Line Features Include DIP  Switch Display, Mute Groups, and an Expanded Control System APISUDBURY, Mass. — Feb. 7, 2012 — Revolabs Inc. ...   Harmony Central

First Clip-On Tuner from the Industry Leader Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 2012 — BOSS is pleased to announce the TU-10  Clip-On Chromatic Tuner for guitars and basses, the first of its type available from the  industry leader in electronic tuners. ...   Harmony Central

BK-5 Offers New Range of Keyboard Applications  Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 2012 — Roland is proud to announce the release of its very first  backing keyboard, the BK-5,  the latest in a series of Roland musical instruments with intelligent backing-track technology. ...   Harmony Central

Los Angeles, CA—February 7, 2012 Alfred Music Publishing, the official print music publisher of thousands  of popular artists, songwriters, and composers, is proud to release a  new simplified edition of Green Day: Sheet Music Anthology, a collection of hits from six of the band’s hallmark albums, arranged for Easy Piano by Carol Matz. ...   Harmony Central

Munich, February 07th, 2012 – analogfactory starts 2012 with a new preset library for Native Instruments FM8. Frequency Transformations is designed for deep and horror synth sounds, sound effects and digital soundscapes. ...   Harmony Central

ROLAND ANNOUNCES NEW HD-3 V-DRUMS LITEHigh Performance, Affordable V-Drums for Everyone  Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 2012 — Roland is pleased to introduce the new HD-3  V-Drums® Lite,  an updated version of the popular entry-level HD-1 set. ...   Harmony Central

iPhone, iPad / Education / Sheet Music & Tablatures: Tunebook is a viewer for music expressed in the ABC format. ABC is a simple text-based notation for music and many thousands of tunes are freely available in this format on the Web. ABC is also supported by many music applications....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: Beautifully designed, and Fun to play! A must-have for young children to learn piano notes, Rainbow Music Notes creatively associates colors with notes to help beginners to recognize and remember them while playing! At the end of each game, a fun...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: Never be unprepared for an audition, show or recording session with Vocal Mastery Warm-Ups for your iPhone! Using the warm up techniques from the Vocal Mastery program written by renowned vocal coach Leigh McRae, this app will get your voice into a state...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / DJ: Music application for DJ's as young as 1 year old. Long experience of Sergey Pimenov (PPK) and Agent Smith, the music producers, played a huge role in the development of Baby DJ....   440Software

Mac, Pc / Audio Production / Plug-ins & effects: VU-meter & trim. VUMT has been updated to version 1.8.2 VUMT is now also available in VST3 format (win/osx/x32/x64). Both Mac and Windows versions got a dedicated installer. the PPM mode has now its own reference level....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Drums: Play the drums anytime, anywhere with Pocket Drums Free! Featuring 9 high-quality stereo drum kits, 14 unique drum loops to play along to, variable pitch control, drum rolls, double bass drumming, play to your favorite iPod music from within Pocket Drums...   440Software

Mac, Pc / Audio Production / Plug-ins & effects: Pitch-shifting. The Discord 3 installer on OS X has been updated to 1.1.1a to fix a problem some users were experiencing installing the 64-bit AudioUnit. The plug-ins are unchanged; only the installer itself is updated.   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Designed for the ones among us whose life revolves around the instrument that we love. Tuner Perfect by Minimìs provides the accuracy you need with gracefulness....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Sound Effects: Lay down a kicking beat with a howler monkey and toucan. Or blow out your speakers with volcanoes and humpback whales. With the Costa Rica EnviroMixer you can mix, play and create your own beats with authentic sounds of Costa Rica. Itâ€ôs effortless....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others: This app is intended to inspire you! Play the 2 mobile canjos as you learn how to make your own. iOS REQUIREMENTS Supports all versions of iOS except version 5.0.0. If your device is running on iOS 5, update to version 5.0.1 or later....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others: This app is intended to inspire you! Play the 2 mobile canjos as you learn how to make your own. iOS REQUIREMENTS Supports all versions of iOS except version 5.0.0. If your device is running on iOS 5, update to version 5.0.1 or later....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others: This app is intended to inspire you! Play the 2 mobile canjos as you learn how to make your own. iOS REQUIREMENTS Supports all versions of iOS except version 5.0.0. If your device is running on iOS 5, update to version 5.0.1 or later....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Reference: BrassNotes is an interactive fingering chart for band and orchestral brass instruments. Standard fingerings for trumpet, double french horn, baritone horn, trombone, and tuba are included....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Bagpipe Tuner is the perfect tool for great sounding pipes. Bagpipe Tuner for Highland Bagpipes accurately detects your pipe chanter notes, drones and displays the note, frequency and pitch position....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Percussions: LithophoneSS is a percussion instrument consisting of rock boards which are struck to produce musical notes. This stone instrument was discovered from the Stone Age remains, which may have existed for over 3000 years....   440Software

Mac, Pc / Audio Production / Sequencers: Audio/midi sequencer. * When zooming out, auto scrolling is not turned off. * Improved multi-monitor support. * In exceptional cases, the auto slicer could create double locators on the same position. Fixed....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Controllers: Reverse Remote does the opposite of Apple's Remote app: it allows you to control your iPhone/iPod/iPad's music player from a computer on the same WiFi network. This is useful if your device is docked in a speaker set or stereo system....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: There is a start for everything. With this app you can playfully train the use of sounds and notes, and compose your own melodies. It is indeed focused on children....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: This App 'Diatonic Scale' is a handy tool for musicians and music students. The App will help you to develop a perfect pitch as well. Ear training and music training require some preparation even before the start....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others: Let's enjoy playing Okinawa island music! If you just push buttons,You can play Okinawa island song! This App is formed from 5 notes and 2 octaves(Okinawa Scale), so you can play Okinawa tune if you push any buttons! Display iAd Version   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Audio Audit Free is free tone and noise generator.!!! You can find more functions in our Audio Audit!!! >>>02/07/2012 We apologize to our customers. In the 'Tone' section is a mistake. The frequency of 32Hz will cause a crash....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / ToolBox: / now with real time encoding * Mic Check Recorder Lite for iPad does not just record but it records while showing you the peak and average sound levels on your iPad....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Guitars: Famiguitar is a guitar musical instrument application that simulates the retro game hardware. You can strum the guitar easily without having the guitar skill. [Features] 12 codes can be set from 144 codes....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Pianos: Famipiano is a piano musical instrument application that simulates the retro game hardware. [Features] The sound can be sounded at the same time the definite number of the touch recognition of the device....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Drums: Drums+ Check out Drums+ in action here! (Note: If you have trouble hearing the sounds, try turning up the 'Sound Effects' volume. Check the Ringer and Alerts volume under Settings -> Sounds....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Drums: Drums!!! Check out Drums!!! in action here! This is NOT just another Drum app with one repetitive sound for each drum. Drums!!! allows you to take full advantage of the ipad screen for more dynamic playing....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Metronomes: Metronome - Tempo Master v3.6 The first Metronome to provide: DRONES The first Metronome to provide: DRUM LOOPS Accurate, wide tempo range, multiple sound sets! Designed by professional musicians. Built by professional developers....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others: Thumb Wizards Presents: Thumbstruments! Thumbstruments is a new breed of instruments designed specifically for your thumbs. Each thumbstrument brings you an audibly rich set of sounds to explore and is addicting to play....   440Software

Mac, Pc / Education and composition / Arrangers: Writing and Composing Music. Improvements Now possible to insert the document creator's name in any new document default header or footer ( tag) Harmony Assistant: the NoteWorthy import now manages shape notes (Fasola) Harmony Assistant:...   440Software

Mac, Pc / Education and composition / Arrangers: Arranger and Score Editor. Improvements Now possible to insert the document creator's name in any new document default header or footer ( tag) Harmony Assistant: the NoteWorthy import now manages shape notes (Fasola) Harmony Assistant: the...   440Software