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JZ Microphones, the Latvian pro audio manufacturers, are known for their unusual Black Hole mic (http://sosm.ag/dec08-jz-blackhole) as well as affordable high-quality condenser mics like the Vintage 11 (http://sosm.ag/jan12-jz-vintage11). They are now expanding their product range with their first ever channel strip, dubbed the JZ Track, which is made in Germany by SPL.

Bitcoin, the wold's most popular digital currency is now accepted as a valid currency for purchasing Waves Audio products.

IK Multimedia expand their range of iOS device accessories with a motion controller for music apps called iRing.

The iRing allows you to control sound effects and a plethora of other parameters in real time, using hand positions, meaning there's no need to touch the screen. 

Are you a Mac user who's still missing some of their favourite 32-bit plug-ins? Switching to 64-bit versions of DAW software, such as Logic Pro, left quite a number of people without support for some older but mission-critical plug-ins.

Don't worry though, as Sound Radix have a solution. After a lengthy open beta phase 32 Lives, a 32-bit to 64-bit Audio Units plug-in adaptor, is now ready for the public at large.

Blue Microphones are now offering a Lightning connection for Spark Digital (www.bluemic.com/sparkdigital), the company's studio microphone for iPad, iPhone and Mac/PC. Spark Digital is the digital version of Blue’s Spark microphone, which we reviewed in April 2011 (http://sosm.ag/apr11-spark), and Blue claim it records professional-quality audio to any iOS device or any computer, laptop or tablet with USB input.

The original H-Clamp, a clamp that could attach a microphone to an acoustic guitar was first reviewed by Paul White when it was launched in 2006 (http://sosm.ag/nov06-guitar-tech). Since then, Exploraudio have expanded their range to include versions specifically for multi-instrumentalists. The latest of these is the Giltrap Signature model, which is tailored to cover the wide range of instruments played by the legendary Guitarist, Gordon Giltrap.

Universal Audio have just announced that UAD version 7.4.1 is now available as a public beta for Mac users. This version brings support for Pro Tools 11 and AAX 64 for UAD powered plug-ins.

Ethan Johns, Paul Epworth, Tony Visconti and Rick Rubin are just some of the internationally acclaimed producers who have secured a coveted place on the Music Producers Guild 2014 Awards shortlist.

For decades, Ibiza has played a seminal role in the global music scene. Home to a concentration of the world's most famous clubs and dance music institutions, including Pacha, Amnesia and Space, its sandy beaches and rocky landscapes are the backdrop to many DJs' and producers' proudest moments. Ibiza's nightclubs are where the summer's new tracks are debuted, where DJs play their most epic sets, and where clubbers forget the daily grind and lose themselves in the dance. 

WaveDNA, the makers of Liquid Rhythm — an unusual piece of beat generation software — have released an update that allows users to remix MIDI patterns within Ableton Live using a Max For Live patch.  

Designed for any music-creation enthusiast on the go, loop-based ScratchPad for iOS offers a fun and easy way to create unique compositions for music creation and live performance.

Steinberg have announced a significant update to their production systems, Cubase and Cubase Artist, available in December. Version 7.5 incorporates important workflow enhancements, version updates to its instruments and new effects to further the impressive feature set of Cubase and increase professionals’ productivity when producing music.