Week 5 EOC: This is what has my interest

1.   http://www.soundonsound.com/news/arturia-unveil-drumbrute … New Analog Drum Machine By Arturia

      I like to stay relevant with new equipment released in today’s market. Equipment that can help me with my success in the audio industry.  Whether it’s a new analog drum machine, a synthesizer or new software. This is all something I need to consistently stay current on.

2.   http://www.soundandvision.com/content/audio-trend-report-finds-sound-quality-matters#gzq2kJeu69VZO1kR.97 … Latest report show consumers are starting to findout that sound quality matters.

      I also like to stay current on consumer’s reaction to certain products in the audio industry. This particular tweet elaborates on how consumers now are starting to recognize the value in quality sound. This is good news for someone like me, because it lets me know that there is a potential opportunity to come up with something innovative within the audio industry.

3. http://www.en-us.sennheiser.com/news-shape-the-future-of-audio-sennheiser-presents-ambeo-3d-audio-technology … Sennheiser is definitely keeping up with the advancement of technology in the market

      This is another example of an article that shows how big companies like, “Sennheiser” are coming up with creative and innovative ways to stay current in today’s fast growth in technology. Virtual reality and 3D sound is the next big thing in today’s multi-media industry and you can see Sennheiser working diligently on being innovative in this category.

4. NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Convention in Anaheim, Ca. on Jan. 19th - 22nd. https://www.namm.org/ 

      I also find it important to stay current on upcoming events that relate to the industry that I’m in. Here is an upcoming date of a convention that I can attend. A convention like this will help me learn about new equipment, in the audio industry. It will also give me an opportunity, to network with people that are in the industry.

5. Heres what a game audio engineer’s salary looks like in 2016. http://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/video-game-audio-engineer-salary/ …

      Ever wonder what an audio engineer can make these days? Here is an interesting article about what a video game audio engineer makes in today’s audio industry. Staying relevant with articles like this, helps me understand what avenue is paying top dollar in today’s audio industry. Video games seems to be helping the audio industry become more innovative due to the new concept of virtual reality.