The LinnDrum II Is Dead

The LinnDrum II, a collaboration between Roger Linn of MPC fame and Dave Smith of analog synth renown, appears to be DEAD. The “MPC for the new millennium” – as some have described it – doesn’t seem to have enough juice, on several levels, to garner a viable release. The LinnDrum II was initially touted as a new musical instrument for the real-time creation and improvisation of beat-oriented music, both...

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Waves Audio Announces Rental Plan

Waves Audio, the KGB of digital signal processing software, has announced the Waves Rental Plan, a new way to access selected Waves bundles on a short-term basis. (But what about the dreaded Late Fees?? —Ed.) With the Waves Rental Plan, users can now rent selected Waves bundles for the week, for the month, or for however long their project takes. Customers can visit the Waves online store or contact their local dealer to rent...

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