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SAN FRANCISCO – The 129th AES convention, set for Nov. 4-7 at Moscone Center, is using the theme, Your Bridge to the Future.
We look forward to a strong
turnout this year, and our committee members are developing a program that no
serious industry member will want to miss, said convention co-chair Valerie
Tyler. We are extremely fortunate to have attracted an extraordinary committee
this year, added co-chair Jim McTigue.

Along with returning workshop,
broadcast, live sound, master class, papers, educational and historical
programs, a new program on product design has been added, and AES is also
planning to add tech tours and special events to the agenda.

Source: Ken Scott, Greg Penny and 9 Elton and Bowie Tidbits

Automap Pro, Bass Station, V-Station and FX Suite– Synth and MIDI-controller manufacturers Novation have announced that they will be giving away $500-worth of software to anyone who owns, or buys, a Novation Nocturn 25 or 49 keyboard.

Source: $500 worth of free software for Novation Nocturn owners

KENT, U.K. – A backstage crew worker died after sustaining head injuries related to a fall before a July 15 concert featuring Will Young at Rochester Castle. Police and emergency workers cordoned off the accident scene, rushed the worker to the hospital in an ambulance, and the concert proceeded after an hour and a half delay.
Despite the efforts of the emergency workers, the worker succumbed to his injuries. He was not identified in press reports but was described to be in his 40s.

Source: Crew Member Dies After Fall at Will Young Concert

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Tone generator for Google Android phones

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