Monday, July 30, 2007
Free lesson plans...
Looking for lesson plans? Check out Connect with Music for 30 free interdisciplinary lesson plans that utilize multimedia, music, and technology to aid in the instruction of Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science at the middle school level. Included with each lesson plan are all of the associated materials to implement the lesson successfully, comprehensive scoring rubrics, links to standards in music, technology, and each subject area, and many useful links that enhance the lesson plans. While each lesson plan can be taught on it's own, there are many that are linked together, providing each subject area with multi-faceted, classroom-tested, technology-rich interdisciplinary lesson plans. It is our sincere hope that you use these materials in your classroom, and that you share this new resource with your colleagues and administrators.
- Kelly
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Monday, July 23, 2007
Year End Clearance Sale!
It may seem that July is a strange time to have a Year End Clearance Sale, but July is our fiscal year end. We want to clear out as much inventory as possible before we do a count so we've got some great prices on a long list of products. The sale is until July 30th, or while supplies last.
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Friday, July 20, 2007
Buy 1, Get 9 Free for Schools from IK Multimedia!
Teachers: IK Multimedia is offering grants to teachers who want to add IK Multimedia software to any course. You simply need to purchase one copy of any of their programs at the educational price, complete a form and they will send you 9 more licenses for the same software! It may be hard to believe, but it is true! Buy one copy, and get 9 free!
Details: Representatives of accredited educational institutions in the U.S. and Canada who submit course information and purchase one copy of any IK Multimedia product at the academic price will receive nine additional licenses free. More licenses can be purchased at quantity discounts to equip an entire lab or department. Applications must be submitted on school stationary, and must include a statement that the software is being introduced to a course, the instructor's name, school name, address, course title, credits, and dates.
- Kelly
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Finale 2008
Ahead of schedule, MakeMusic recently announced Finale 2008. One of the most exciting features is the ability to record an audio track or import a wave file to playback along with score! After importing the audio file, you can use TempoTap to line-up the audio file to the notation. With Kontakt 2 included with Finale 2008, you can easily use sounds from multiple NI compatible sound libraries. So you don't have to fiddle with other sound libraries if you don't want to, there are now more Garritan sounds included as well, such as saxes and choirs.
Although most people probably won't need to use it very frequently, Finale has a handy new feature that can merge multiple scores into one file. This would allow you to import multiple movements into a single document, or merge a bunch of individual parts into one score.
There are a host of other new features, but if you want to upgrade, you have to purchase the upgrade directly from MakeMusic, as they don't sell the upgrades through dealers. However, if you are a first time Finale buyer, you can buy Finale 2008 now.
- Kelly
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Monday, July 16, 2007
Wavelab Essentials Price Reduction
Wavelab is an incredibly powerful and very popular audio editing and mastering program. Recognizing that not everyone needs all of features found in Wavelab, Steinberg released a "cut down" version called Wavelab Essentials a while back. They recently decided to lower the price even further, making it an incredible value for anyone who just wants to do basic audio editing. Check out Wavelab Essentials for a great value priced audio editor.
- Kelly
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Sunday, July 15, 2007
Got Cubase LE? Upgrade to Cubase 4!
For a limited time, Cubase LE owners can upgrade to Cubase 4 or Cubase Studio 4 for almost 50% off the regular price. Not sure if you own Cubase LE? Well, you didn't buy it - it is included free with many different soundcards. So, if you haven't checked the software that came with your soundcard, now is a good time to see if Cubase LE was included!
- Kelly
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Saturday, July 14, 2007
$50 rebate from Sibelius
Save $50 US! Receive a $50 US mail in rebate from Sibelius when you purchase a Sibelius Pro Tools Kit, Sibelius Pro Tools Keyboard Kit, or a Sibelius Pro Tools Complete Studio before September 14th. Valid in USA and Canada only, see rebate form for details.
- Kelly
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M-Audio releases Vista drivers
It has been a long wait for Vista users, but M-Audio has finally released 32-bit Vista drivers for most of their popular products. You can find the list on their website.
- Kelly.
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Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Freebies from IK Multimedia
Joining the popular Reason freebie promotion for the summer, IK Multimedia is offer a "Buy One, Get One Free" promotion until the end of August.
From July 1st to August 31st, when you buy any of IK's effect plug-ins, you can get another absolutely FREE from IK Multimedia. Choose between AmpliTube 2, the ultimate guitar amp and fx modeling software, Ampeg SVX, the first bass amp plug-in with a legendary manufacturer's sound, Classik Studio Reverb, the award-winning studio reverb and T-RackS Plug-in, the classic mastering suite masterpiece.
- Kelly
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