This year (2008) Metalworks Studios celebrates 30 years of excellence as the undisputed leader in the recording studio business in Canada. Established in 1978, Metalworks Studios was originally the creative workspace for legendary rock group and Canadian Hall of Fame inductees Triumph. Metalworks Studios has since expanded into an internationally renowned six-studio, recording, mastering and DVD facility. more

The PAL show is Canada’s largest trade show dedicated to Pro Audio, Lighting, Video, AV & Staging Products. The show features the newest technology, exciting events and Canada’s only networking opportunity for industry leaders. The 7th annual show takes place August 24 and 25, 2008 at Toronto’s International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd.

This year PAL steps it up with new training sessions for system integrators and installers. Newly added is the technical training seminar by National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA). Project Management, Business Design and Technical Knowledge are a few of the courses offered at the NSCA workshop. A Manufacturers Training Session features presentations by Erikson Audio, Radial Engineering and Kramer Electronics. more

Music Books Plus, website distributor of over 8,000 books, Instructional DVDs, CD-ROMs, Software and Musical gifts is pleased to announce the launch of its BRAND NEW WEBSITE at www.musicbooksplus.com. Totally redesigned, this new site brings an exciting & innovative new look to the Music Books Plus lineup. The specialty areas featured include: Music Business, Directories, Publicity, Composition & Publishing, Recording, Audio & Video Production, Internet, Electronic Music, Instrument Instruction, Broadcast, Electronics, Lighting, Chart Toppers, Biographies, Fake & Song books. With this new site, Music Books Plus will be able to provide its customers worldwide with a great one stop secure source for all music related instructional materials, with the ease of shopping from their own home or office. more