Year-End 2008 CD Sales Will Be Worst Ever
According to recent sales figures, it appears that the fourth quarter of 2008 will be the worst ever in terms of CD sales. Due to the consistent migration to digital formats, lackluster new music and the continued devaluation of the format, CD sales are already down 27% to date. Wal-Mart, who released chain-exclusive albums by AC/DC and The Eagles, has been reducing shelf-space and cutting CD prices in half to below the $5 threshold....
Amplifier Upstarts, Fractal Audio Systems & Atomic Amplifiers, Merge Companies
Atomic Amplifiers and Fractal Audio Systems have merged into one concern. The pairing unites two amplifier industry upstarts with highly complimentary products and skill sets. The companies claim that Fractal’s peerless amp simulation and effects processing technology combined with Atomic’s established reputation for being the premier solution for amplifying amp modeling devices, sets the stage for truly exciting...






