SYNC: The world's very first Ringtones & Ringbacks programming language

SYNC is the world's very first Ringtones & Ringbacks programming language that was used to instruct the microprocessor in the cell phone to play particular notes from an infinite number of ringtones at what speed and in what order for an incoming call (ringtone) or the sound the actual caller can hear (ringback). With capabilities of variable and EQ adjustments, SYNC allowed cell phones users to create and their own ringtones and ringbacks, whether monophonic, polyphonic, DJ style or a minimalist repetitive loops, for over-the-air delivery. The SYNC created audio files, usually between ten and thirty seconds in length, is a ringtone or ringback computer program stored on the memory chip of the cell phone whose primary function is to instruct the microprocessor what the cell phone speaker should do. SYNC was invented by prolific inventor Andre Gray, who used his creation to also invent ringtones and ringbacks and gave them their precise names and uploaded them to his single-webpage on February 5, 1994. For the world's first ringtone and ringback, Gray chose the ten second opening of Johann Sebastian Bach's Tocatta and fugue in D Minor with a link to his newsgroup page that provided extensive instructions on how to download & use SYNC to create ringtones & ringbacks. These instructions were the acknowledged primary inspiration for the 1998 Japanese published bestselling book (sold 3.5 million copies in its first year of release) on how to create your own ringtones. SYNC is a meta language, which simply means that all or almost all other programming languages for a specific medium or industry is based upon and defined by that foundational & broadly encompassing programming language. Since its invention and first published appearance on the world wide web as the world's first commercial ringtones and ringbacks programming language, SYNC has inspired every single cell phone ringtones programming language either as an exact copycat or as an obvious derivative.

By: Melanie Fields

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onseeker Music Presents The Ultimate Music-Lover’s Hook-Up For Fans, Artists, And Venues!

Houston-based start-up announces onseeker™ music is now available free to consumers at the iTunes App Store. The new iPhone app connects fans, artists, and venues in ways never experienced before. onseeker™ music is the "how" to the "who, what, when, and where" for music and entertainment. Using the mobile platform, onseeker™ music provides the unique benefit of real-time interaction between fans, artists, and venues using full multimedia profiles, status updates, location-based content, and more.

Subscriber artists and venues control content and receive consumer-generated feedback, metrics, and analytics that offer intimate insight into tastes and user trends previously unavailable.

The feature-rich app is growing and changing daily as new artist and venue subscribers populate the platform with profiles, show dates, and new media content. Plans are currently underway to offer the onseeker ™music app through all major smartphones including Google Android, Palm Pre, Blackberry, WindowsOS, and Nokia.

Create a profile or learn more about it at http://www.onseekermusic.com

Come On, Feel The Noise With The Kerchoonz K-Box!

Online social media and music entrepreneur, Kerchoonz.com, has today unveiled its latest development in portable speaker sound technology - the unique "K-box".

Targeted toward music lovers, the K-box is similar in size to an iPhone. There, however, the similarity ends. Plug the small box into any laptop, portable gaming device, netbook, mp3 player mobile phone or even TV, equipped with a headphone jack. Place it on a desktop, table top or wall and using its unique internal patented gel audio technology, it will convert the entire surface underneath it into a giant audio speaker, with a fantastic bass sound.

The rubber-based device has an average output performance of 95dB at 1m, with the bass performance changing, dependent on differing surface levels but averaging at around 40-20 Khz) - pretty impressive, considering the unit only has 2W RMS.

Indiana Gregg, one of the founders of Kerchoonz.com, says that the K-box is ideal for travelling: "Because the K-box is so compact, you can take it on holiday with you and have some great music playing in your hotel room or apartment - no more straining to hear dreadful sounds emanating from your mobile phone. And with an average battery life of 20 hours (rechargeable via USB), you can listen to it every evening to get in the party mood before hitting the clubs!"

Availability of the K-box has been restricted solely to the Kerchoonz website, and with a retail price of only £39.99 plus £5 post and packing, it makes a great gift for music lovers of all ages. Visit www.kerchoonz.com/#/kbox and feel it for yourself!

About Kerchoonz Kerchoonz, founded by Indiana Gregg and Ian Morrow in 2008, is a forward thinking, multi-media company conceived to help level the playing field for artistic people through the democratising power of the internet and freedom of choice for the artists and the public.

Kerchoonz.com is a social networking platform that allows free exchange of music, art, ideas and entertainment. It enables fans to search and discover new music, play games, meet people, watch and upload video, keep up with news, post blog, and a whole lot more. It is an ad-funded model that allows artists and musicians to be paid for their audio and video stream, as well as their free downloads.

Come On, Feel The Noise With The Kerchoonz K-Box!

Online social media and music entrepreneur, Kerchoonz.com, has today unveiled its latest development in portable speaker sound technology - the unique "K-box".

Targeted toward music lovers, the K-box is similar in size to an iPhone. There, however, the similarity ends. Plug the small box into any laptop, portable gaming device, netbook, mp3 player mobile phone or even TV, equipped with a headphone jack. Place it on a desktop, table top or wall and using its unique internal patented gel audio technology, it will convert the entire surface underneath it into a giant audio speaker, with a fantastic bass sound.

The rubber-based device has an average output performance of 95dB at 1m, with the bass performance changing, dependent on differing surface levels but averaging at around 40-20 Khz) - pretty impressive, considering the unit only has 2W RMS.

Indiana Gregg, one of the founders of Kerchoonz.com, says that the K-box is ideal for travelling: "Because the K-box is so compact, you can take it on holiday with you and have some great music playing in your hotel room or apartment - no more straining to hear dreadful sounds emanating from your mobile phone. And with an average battery life of 20 hours (rechargeable via USB), you can listen to it every evening to get in the party mood before hitting the clubs!"

Availability of the K-box has been restricted solely to the Kerchoonz website, and with a retail price of only £39.99 plus £5 post and packing, it makes a great gift for music lovers of all ages. Visit www.kerchoonz.com/#/kbox and feel it for yourself!

About Kerchoonz Kerchoonz, founded by Indiana Gregg and Ian Morrow in 2008, is a forward thinking, multi-media company conceived to help level the playing field for artistic people through the democratising power of the internet and freedom of choice for the artists and the public.

Kerchoonz.com is a social networking platform that allows free exchange of music, art, ideas and entertainment. It enables fans to search and discover new music, play games, meet people, watch and upload video, keep up with news, post blog, and a whole lot more. It is an ad-funded model that allows artists and musicians to be paid for their audio and video stream, as well as their free downloads.

Introducing: Complete Control Management

Two former management companies, The Ascot Club and Viceroy Media, have joined forces to start the management company, Complete Control Management.

Headed up by co-presidents Josh Neuman and Michael Cohen, the new company is based in Dumbo, Brooklyn, NYC and will manage the careers of established artists and producers including Tiësto, American Hi-Fi, Cary Brothers, Misstress Barbara, DJ Dan, Stacy Jones, Bill Lefler, WAX LTD (Xandy Barry and Wally Gagel), and Greg Collins, as well as new artists, The Downtown Fiction, Working For a Nuclear Free City, Shuttle and Classixx.

Formerly co-founder and partner of CRUSH Management where he signed Fall Out Boy and American Hi-Fi, Josh Neuman said of the new venture: "It's an extremely exciting time to be an artist manager and I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to work with such amazing people. In combining our skill sets and resources, I believe that we are going to be able to offer a very compelling model for artists to have long-term success in their careers. We have focused on bringing a team together who all have deep knowledge and experience in online and mobile marketing, as well as traditional artist development skills. Both companies have led the way with innovations in their respective genres: The Ascot Club being a co-founding partner and running the Hotel Cafe Tour, and Viceroy Media, with it's groundbreaking Tiësto/Armani Exchange partnership last year which included tour sponsorship, a clothing line and product endorsement. Combining forces was the logical next move for both."

Michael Cohen said of the announcement: "I couldn't be happier in welcoming The Ascot Club into the fold, and look forward to working closely with them and their artists as we explore exciting new ways to deliver their great music to their fans."

Complete Control will assume worldwide management duties for Dutch global superstar DJ and producer, Tiësto, as well as working closely with his former management company, Prime Time management and its existing staff, who will continue working on the artists day-to-day business.

Cohen and Neuman say of the Dutch team: "Having worked with our Dutch management team for the past two years, it was a no-brainer to combine forces with them into our global activities on behalf of Tiësto. They have done an unbelievable job up to this point in developing Tiësto's career from the clubs of the world to arenas, stadiums and festivals. As we all embark on the next thrilling phase of Tiësto's career together, we will be working closely with them to ensure we build the strongest infrastructure possible to support this business."

Wilfried Dam, Tiësto's business manager says of the working relationship with Prime Time: "I am very happy that we will be working in close co-operation with the team at Complete Control. We very much look forward to working together in the future."

Tijs Verwest, aka Tiësto, says of the merger: "The past year or so has probably been the most exciting of my career to date. Headlining festivals such as Bonnaroo and Coachella, and performing live with artists such as Tegan & Sara was a true highlight. I am happy to have such a great team beside me and am looking forward to presenting my new album to my fans around the world later this year. There will be some pretty big surprises."

Also joining the Complete Control team are Inge Colsen, who spent the past 8 years at NY PR and marketing agency Girlie Action. Inge will be heading up the companies online marketing efforts. Heaven MacPherson, previously with Red Bull Records, will be based in LA and oversee the companies producer roster and Stephen Mead, who joins from the UK online direct to consumer company Trinity Street, will oversee all online commerce activities, merchandise and ticketing.

http://www.completecontrolmanagement.com

They said we'd be artistically free. When we signed that bit of paper. Freedom is control.
“Complete Control” The Clash

Emerging Music Markets: Russia And Mobile Music

By Eric de Fontenay, MusicDish e-Journal

Music industry professionals may not think of Russia as a high-growth market for international expansion. That oversight though may representative loss opportunities for music companies looking to buck the present recession.

The Russian music industry made it's presence felt at this year's MIDEM as the spotlight country, and for good reason. Outside of Germany, Russia represents the largest internet population in Europe with 40 million surfers. Add to that fact that it is the 4th largest mobile market (after China, U.S. and India), with growing physical (10% increase in 2007) and digital sales, and the allure of the market for music companies worldwide is clear. "Russia is in a phase of rapid expansion and on its way to becoming a major player and an essential partner for the rest of the industry," noted MIDEM director Dominique Leguern.

Cornwall-based independent record label Aardvark Records is one of the companies taking full advantage of this emerging market's possibilities as it announced an agreement with Russian mobile content and service provider United Fun Traders (UFT). UFT, which supplies one of the biggest Russian mobile operators with music content, has licensed over 700 songs from the label's catalogue, including songs from dance acts Yahel and the gold-selling EricM, rock act Little Spitfire, singer-songwriter Everett Young and folk acts such as Steve O' Connor, Satya Graha and Moondragon.

"With a market of that size, everything is to play for," noted Aardvark Records director, Alex di Savoia on the label's practical expectations from the deal. "Conservative sales estimates from UFT will see a significant impact on our net sales revenue.

Russian dance music fans are already familiar with some of the artists on our label; namely Yahel, DJ Front and Zetan Spore. With the strength of sales, we're anticipating being in a position where more of our artists can begin touring Russia."

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