Keeping Up With The Fast Paced Music Industry – Top 5 Picks Of What’s New in Music Retail

The music retail industry is sprinting into the future at an ever increasing pace with new advancements in technology from companies competing with each other to push the boundaries. Even for the music enthusiast or guru it becomes hard to keep abreast with the changes in the industry, with each product claiming to be the latest in music recording software, a new development in digital audio performance tools or a revolutionary concept in producing quality audio. To help out, here’s our top five picks from NAMM in Anaheim, California. The National Association of Music Merchants, as it originally stood for, is now the International Music Products Association, but keeps its original acronym and is the world’s biggest trade fair for the music retail industry.

1. Steinberg Cubase 6 – Steinberg have improved on their flagship digital audio workstation by making it even more user-friendly and versatile. Advanced multi-track editing tools, a new take-comping system and VST Expression 2 are at the heart of the new software. HALion Sonic SE, VST Amp Rack, LoopMash2 and Groove Agent ONE drum machine will inspire musicians to new heights. Beginners will love the Project Assistant with templates and tutorials, whilst professionals will enjoy the wealth of opportunity presented by the new and evolved effects and instruments. And of course the software is cross-platform for Mac or PC users to get the best from it.