Livid Instruments has premiered Cell, a new VJ program optimized for touch-screen computers. Cell provides an intuitive, touch-screen interface with effects and realtime control, making video performance spontaneous, hands-on and fun. Features include, real-time effects, live video input, large clip libraries, and playback manipulation such as; scrubbing, speed,...

Crate has unveiled the Profiler 5 mini USB guitar amp. The 5 has features built-in digital effects processing including amp modeling, and USB connectivity, for recording directly into your computer. Dual battery and AC power provides the ultimate in portability. If the tones can compete, this will definitely give the new Line 6 Pocket POD a run for the...

Rumors are swirling that after only three years as Def Jam’s president, Jay-Z wants to leave the label for the warmer waters of Columbia Records. The draw may be Rick Rubin who was recently hired by Columbia. Jay-Z and Rubin are long time co-conspirator’s and the word on the street is that Rick is trying to bring him into the fold once Z’s...

Line 6 has released the Pocket POD, an ultra-portable version of their POD guitar amp and effects emulator. About the size of a handheld tuner, the Pocket POD contains over 300 presets featuring 32 classic and modern amp models, 16 cab models and and 16 effects. The battery-powered Pocket POD has a mini jack input allowing you to jam along with your iPod, as...