UK - At PLASA2011 Out Board will preview iPad and iPhone apps developed to control the TiMax2 SoundHub mix matrix, playback server and audio showcontrol matrix. Simple factory-default setups are user-configurable, and a custom programming service provides bespoke GUI's specifically tailored to individual systems and sound effects control projects.

Also demonstrated will be powerful new S-Version software features for the TiMax2 SoundHub - the PanSpace effects map and TimeLine Editor for in-depth sound-effects programming, featuring multi-channel waveform-based editing, looping, panning, volume profiling and versatile showcontrol trigger management.

TiMax2 SoundHub is a scaleable mix-engine, sound effects playback server and delay-matrix platform which offers up to 64 channels of

UK - Highlight Pyrotechnics will display the latest version of their Cool Confetti Blasters at the PLASA Show 2011, Earls Court (September 11 - 14, London).

"The new Cool Confetti Blasters have an improved injection system that increases the jet efficiency, therefore pushing confetti higher and extending the flight time," says the company. "The latest design produces a higher output which is 45% higher than other machines on the market. We produce better results with less machines and therefore take a smaller footprint and provide a more cost effective solution for your

USA - Loud Technologies has announced that Alex Nelson, formerly Loud's VP of worldwide sales, will lead its newly expanded Music Gear (MG) Business Unit in the elevated role of president and general manager. This move completes the alignment of all brand strategy, product development, engineering, product management, demand planning, operations, marketing, training sales and service for its Ampeg, Crate, and Mackie brands under the now fully autonomous MG Business Unit.

"Alex is perfectly suited to lead our MG Business Unit and will establish both a long-term strategic plan for

UK - Live communications and production agency DesignScene production designed and managed the first full scale large live event to be staged at the new flagship St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, a charity fundraiser organised by the Anderson Foundation in aid of The National Autistic Society.

It is the second year that DesignScene has produced the event for the Anderson Foundation. The project was managed for them by Ben Turner, and designed by DesignScene's creative director, Attila Keskin. Turner comments, "It was very exciting to be working in London's newest high profile hotel.

Germany - The ratings for the recent women's world cup tournament put the women's game firmly on par with the men's, with the quarter final featuring the hosts drawing over 16m viewers in Germany alone. And as was the case at the last two men's world championships - in Germany (2006) and South Africa (2010) - systems from Electro-Voice and Dynacord made a sound contribution to the safety and enjoyment of spectators at this year's women's world cup.

The Sinsheim, Dresden, Frankfurt, and Berlin stadiums all boast installations that meet the highest modern standards in terms of both ente

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