Steinberg Dorico Score Writer Software
Steinberg Media Technologies has released the first iteration of its
Dorico score writer software, which has been in development for four
years.
Designed for aspiring and professional composers, arrangers,
music publishers, and music teachers, Dorico offers an uncluttered
single-window user interface for both laptops and studio machines,
comprising tools and page layout options that facilitate an efficient
workflow.
Dorico takes advantage of 64-bit multi-core processors to ensure
seamless scrolling through the music at all times. It has been designed
with high-pixel density, high-resolution displays in mind. Powerful score
management features are included to handle multiple independent
pieces of music within the same project.
Based on Steinberg’s audio engine, Dorico comes with a host of VST
instruments and effects.
For more information, contact Yamaha Canada Music:
416-298-1311, FAX 416-292-1171, www.ca.yamaha.com.
TC-Helicon Critical Mass Gang Vocals
Effects Pedal
TC-Helicon has released the Critical Mass, a new choir and gang vocals
stomp box. It is designed to inject atmosphere into a live vocal perfor-
mance.
The pedal features a metal chassis designed to withstand the rigors
of touring, with three styles of reverb and Adaptive Tone (equalization)
to automatically clean up the microphone. The stomp box features
four gang and four melodic choir styles, including Unison, Octave Up,
Octave Down, and Up and Down, which helps eliminate the need for
backing tracks. The Critical Mass can be powered by AA batteries or a
9-V power supply.
For more information, contact Intellimix: 514-457-9663, FAX 514-
457-0575, [email protected], www.intellimix.com.
Cort AS-OC4 Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Cort has released the AS-OC4 acoustic-electric guitar, which features a
solid, all-mahogany body with a natural, open-pore finish and orchestra
model (OM) cutaway design.
The AS-OC4’s mahogany provides balanced dynamics, with bot-
tom end response that doesn’t inhibit the top end. Smaller than a
dreadnought, the AS-OC4 has the ability to accommodate a variety
of acoustic styles. The OM body features the soft, rounded lines of the
Venetian cutaway, allowing the player to get more from the highest of
the 20 frets. The design is reinforced by Cort’s scalloped x-bracing and
dovetail neck joint.
Inside the sound hole is the Fishman Sonitone preamp and So-
nicore pickup with volume and tone control.
For more information, contact Coast Music: 514-457-2555, FAX 514-
457-0055, [email protected], www.coastmusic.ca.
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