Posted by scott kane - ceo at 6:27 pm
One of the primary purposes behind using a computer for theater sound cue playback is automation and the ability to prepare that automation in advance – at home, at the office or at the studio, or home studio for those of us fortunate enough to own one.
Posted by scott kane - ceo at 10:16 pm
For Release June 26, 2009 GMT+10
June 26, 2009
TwoCan Software to Release New Version of its Theater Sound and Mixing Software for professional and amateur theater, sometimes spelt theatre in some regions, MixAction.
Posted by scott kane - ceo at 1:30 pm
I know what you’re thinking, you’ve been stuck mixing a band or doing sound for actors who look exactly like the guys on the left!
But seriously, theater sound really has evolved over the years. Now, if you’re a bit worried I’m going to mess with your head in this article on the whole “evolution” subject, please relax, the picture is for amusement – not argument. 
Posted by scott kane - ceo at 2:29 pm
Over the years we’ve had the pleasure of working in a variety of theatre productions in sound using a huge variety of equipment and tools. While computers are not yet at the level where they can handle multi-channel “live microphone” sound mixing like our trusty live audio mixers they certainly can handle if not exceed those same live mixing desks when it comes to reproduction of recorded music and sound effects.
Posted by scott kane - ceo at 2:23 pm
In a previous post here I made a brief reference to our intention to release a resource for theater sound cues. We’re happy to announce that that resource has just gone live. CDROO 100% Royalty Free music and sound effects is our website dedicated to providing music and sound that can be used in your theatrical productions for a one off payment. No ongoing license fees or forms to fill out.
Clicking the CDROO logo to the left will take you to the website.
So what exactly is royalty free?
Royalty Free means you can incorporate the music and sound into your theater production as sound cues and only having to pay once. Unlike music you hear on the radio or buy on iTunes or your local CD store, which requires special licensing and often ongoing payments, Royalty Free music can be used over and over again for the one, single low fee.
Now, you’re not going to hear the latest Top 40 one hit wonder there. It’s not iTunes – where’s the creative fun for theater sound producers in that?
It’s a collection, small presently but growing, of original sounds and music for you to mix, mash and cut up to your hearts content. Not just a collection of loops and one shots, but real music and sound, professionally recorded and produced and theater ready. We have a number of audio tracks and collections to be released in the coming months and weeks.
In appreciation for you taking the time to read our blog we’re happy to extend a special discount voucher to readers. This voucher can be used on any or all of the products presently there and in the future up until the 31st of July 2009. The value of the voucher is 35% off the list price of any audio item on CDROO. All you have to do, to take advantage of the offer, is enter the following code into the shopping cart (hint – it’s the last textbox at the bottom of the cart when you fill out your order). The code to use is “MixAction” without the quotes.
The music and sound is produced either in our Melbourne studios or licensed directly from the original artist for the express purpose of being made available to you Royalty Free. This means that the artist is fairly compensated and is contracted to provide the audio on this basis, or in the case of production from our own studios we hold exclusive rights as the publisher.
Our idea with MixAction has been to make it a one stop shop for theater sound and software. Above and beyond our primary software product MixAction. It’s logical that if you purchase a software tool like MixAction for theater sound cues then you’re going to need some actual sounds pretty quickly. Hence CDROO.
If you’ve got any questions about CDROO, Royalty Free Music, MixAction or anything else you feel we can help you with then please feel free to either leave a comment below or use our contact form from the Contact Us menu option above.
Oh, and if you or a friend does podcasting or makes online videos – tell them about CDROO and share the discount voucher with them. The Royalty Free license extends to podcasts and online videos too!
Scott Kane
CEO MixAction Theater Sound Software and Primary Developer.
