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'House for Sylenth Vol 2' is the latest release in this best-selling series from Sounds + MIDI. With 128 original patches for Sylenth1, this pack was designed for producers of House, Electro, Trance, and other styles which require intuitive Dance sounds. Like its predecessor, this stunning volume is packed full of forward-thinking leads, groove-infused basslines and hugely memorable plucked sounds. 'House for Sylenth Vol 2' also includes a set of 60 intuitive and 100\% royalty-free MIDI loops for you to use in your tracks without any additional costs. Inside you’ll find 128 patches for Sylenth 2.21 or higher, including 45 powerful bass sounds, 45 soaring leads, 16 pluck instruments,10 rich chord and pad sounds, & much more. In addition to this, 60 MIDI loops are included. Each file is labelled to match the correct patch within the patch bank. You can also try them out with any of the 128 patches included to achieve your own sound. All patches have been programmed so the modulation wheel on your keyboard will dramatically alter the sounds. For ease of use, MIDI files are further organised into Chords, Plucks, Leads and Bass folders, as well as into their musical keys. For those who prefer to mix and match, the entire collection of 60 MIDI files is also displayed as a whole, ready for you to drag and drop into your DAW, regardless of which instrument or musical key the file was originally played in. About "Sounds + MIDI": Sounds + MIDI brings you the hottest sounds around for your EDM productions including loops, samples, MIDI files and synthesizer soundsets for producers of House, Trance, Dubstep, Deep Tech, and other hot styles. About The MP3 Demos: All of the MIDI files included in this product are demonstrated in the MP3 demos. The MP3 demos also include drums and sound FX, which are included purely for demonstration purposes. MIDI Included: • 19 Basses • 6 Chords • 26 Leads • 6 Plucks • 2 Pads • 1 Synth Price and Availability: Sounds+MIDI: House for Sylenth Vol 2 is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £22.95 / 26,64 EUR / $29.30 USD. More information is available at: http://www.producerloops.com -
Andover, MA––Fishman is pleased to announce a comprehensive new software update for its revolutionary TriplePlay® wireless guitar controller. The new TriplePlay v1.1 software contains over 50 new improvements, features and updates as part of Fishman’s ongoing commitment to evolve the user experience, value and performance of this groundbreaking technology. With software update v1.1, TriplePlay is now 64-bit compatible on both Mac® and Windows® platforms and provides improved support with Windows 8. A new Basic Enhanced Mode allows iPad GarageBand users to easily activate Pitch Bend. Factory patches now can use Komplete sounds directly instead of requiring Elements®. The new Import/Export feature allows the transfer of patches from one TriplePlay installation computer to another. Improved hardware support allows the entire patch list to be loaded into the controller for use in the Hardware Mode. The TriplePlay software also now lets users know when new software releases are available. Other features include improved Encoder/Receiver communications to ensure greater connection stability; new Plug-in support to improve scan time and accuracy; new Windows support to improve overall performance, and new support to enhance TriplePlay’s robustness in popular DAWs such as Cubase and Ableton Live 9. Two new TriplePlay mixer audio options allow the Guitar Channel Level to be adjusted independently of Synth Channels and also allow the final Output Volume to be controlled by assigning CC80 to an external MIDI pedal. For more information about Fishman and TriplePlay, click to www.fishman.com/tripleplay <http://www.fishman.com/tripleplay> .
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Psychedelic Dub Chamber http://www.loopmasters.com/product/details/1979 DOWNLOAD PRESS TOOLS & DEMOS HERE: http://we.tl/5yUaYLihS6 Loopmasters enter the Cavernous Dub Chamber with a brand new royalty free sample collection dedicated to all Dub Renegades featuring Fat Sonic drops fed through multiple effects pedals, modern digital manglers and secret Dub devices. Psychedelic Dub Chamber has been created exclusively for Loopmasters by Dubsalon and is the one stop collection of Atmospheric sonic bullets and Tripped Out Dub SFX that producers of Dub, Reggae, Dubstep and Drum and Bass have been searching for. Featuring classic sounds from vintage equipment like Roland, Korg and Ensoniq and found sounds from field recordings all soaked in Rich Dub Effects. The Dub Chamber has something for all producers looking to add Dub Drenched ear candy direct into their mixes with sounds including Deep Dark Atmospheres, Glitchy Bleeps and Scrapes, Powerful Synth Stabs, Dub Vocal Chops, Twisted Textures and Heavy Dub Drops. In Detail producers should expect to find 527Mb of 24Bit 44.1 SFX sounds including 31 Ambient Scapes, 30 Dub Drops, 25 Glitched Noises, 25 Reverb Stabs, 13 Spatial Textures, 21 Sweeps, 22 Synth Stabs, 22 Transitional FX, 56 Tweaked Out Shots, 15 Vocal SFX and 31 Soft sampler Patches for Kontakt, Halion, Exs24, Nnxt and Sfz formats. If you are in need of some Psychedelic Gems to scatter throughout your productions then this is the perfect pack for you so check out the demos and sample Psychedelic Dub Chamber TODAY! Freaky Loops Presents Progressive Electro http://www.loopmasters.com/product/details/1514/Progressive-Electro DOWNLOAD PRESS TOOLS & DEMOS HERE: http://we.tl/2CMS67Wnia "Freaky Loops" are proud to present a new collection of "Progressive Electro" produced by Utku S. - He nails it again delivering a bangin' collection of bigroom electro sounds just for you... If you are a fan of labels like SPINNIN, WALL RECORDINGS, CR2 RECORDS, ULTRA, DIM MAK and DOOM RECORDS this pack is the perfect for creating your next bigroom electro hits also, will work on any EDM floor! This massive collection which features 1.3GB of raw and all loops are with BPM and pitch information. Includes, 520 loops at 128BPM which they are recorded 24 bits.. Full of meaty main room hooks, pumping minimal beats, speaker shredding synths and brazen baselines, inspirational melodic synth leads, huge gated pads and twisted vocal loops. "Progressive Electro" combines the lush melodic elements of progressive house and fuses them seamlessly with driving electro house basslines for the ultimate in dancefloor devastation! Inspiration from this pack has come from biggest artists such as Nicky Romero, Tommy Trash, Dada Life, Starkillers, Steve Aoki, Sander Van Doom, Kaskade, Moguai and John Dahlback.. also represents exactly what is going on now in the worlds best clubs.. In detail this pack includes 80 Bass Loops, 80 Combi Loops, 80 Drum Loops, 80 Drum Top Loops, 110 Music Loops, 30 Sequencer Loops and 20 Vocal Loops. If that wasn't already enough, we also give you 30 Fx & Sounds as a BONUS. All loops & samples are key and tempo-labelled for flexibility.
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OWINGS MILLS, MD -- Impact Soundworks, LLC released today "Juggernaut: Cinematic Electronic Scoring Tools", a comprehensive collection of synthesized percussion, basses, and FX for Native Instruments Kontakt and Kontakt Player. With sounds from a team of top designers, including Mick Gordon, Erik Ekholm, and Jordan Fehr, this cinematic toolbox was custom-built for hybrid scoring, EDM, and musical sound design. Juggernaut features over 500 24-bit sounds ranging from impacts, sweeps, risers, and textures, to drum kits, oneshots, and synth basses. The Drums/FX engine includes 6 different FX categories that supply users with powerful cinematic hits and transitions. The Drum library ranges from physically modeled percussion instruments such as bodhrans, taikos, and roto toms, to kicks, thips, snares, and crashes. Each highly-polished sound was crafted from scratch by the design team without the use of drum machines. Impact Soundworks was founded in 2007 by composers Andrew Aversa and Will Roget, II with the goal of creating innovative, affordable and unique sample libraries “designed with composers in mind.” Its critically acclaimed catalog of instruments has been used by thousands of composers around the world in film, television, video game and other music productions. "Modern soundtracks, trailers and music productions use more electronic elements than ever," said Aversa, lead designer of the library. "Our goal with Juggernaut was to create an arsenal of bleeding-edge, pure electronic sounds that are ideal for scoring work, whether layered with acoustic and orchestral elements, or solo in a mix." In addition to the Drum/FX patch, a powerful Bass Patch is included with Juggernaut. This patch includes a subtractive-style synth engine with filter/amp envelopes, over 50 distinct bass waveforms, and a 16-step rhythmic gater/retrigger sequencer along with time-synced options for filtering and modwheel control. Both patches support user presets as well a library of factory presets for effects, kits, and sequencing. Juggernaut: Cinematic Electronic Scoring Tools is available for a limited time for $139 as a digital download (MSRP is $179!) More deep-sampled instruments, including electric bass, cinematic drums, chromatic percussion, sitar, koto, acoustic guitar and more, are available at www.ImpactSoundworks.com. -
Allen & Heath has launched a new version of its compact broadcast mixer, XB-14. Based on requests from broadcast users, XB-14² incorporates several new features, including a dedicated audition bus, enhanced stereo channel configurations, updated mic preamps, more flexible monitoring, and a new matt paint finish. Designed for a broad range of applications from small radio or internet broadcast studios, to hospital radio, university radio, community radio and larger studios with multiple rooms, the XB-14² is equipped with a wealth of features specifically for broadcasters, including Telco inputs for telephone callers, mic fader start sensing for external connection and internal automatic muting of the speaker outputs, stereo channel start/cue outputs for transport control, multiple headphone outputs, and an additional stereo bus (Mix B). The new model includes a stereo Audition bus that allows individual channels to be switched away from the main program bus for off-air monitoring. The Telco channel EQ has been replaced with variable high pass / low pass filters for control of the telephone caller feed signal, there is a new external monitor input level control, the pre-amps have been enhanced for lower noise and higher bandwidth, and the stereo inputs have more gain and routing options. Finally, the mixer is finished in matt effect paint to reduce surface reflections. “Whenever we talk to XB-14 customers, they are always enthusiastic about the mixer’s great sound quality and high number of features packed into in a compact frame – features that make installers and broadcasters’ jobs easier, and combined in a way that makes the XB-14 super flexible in a range of studio setups.” explains designer, Mike Griffin. “Mk2 includes the remaining features that have been requested by end users over the years. We’re sure they are going to be even happier!” Available immediately, the XB-142 retains its existing retail price. -
Chicago, IL July 24, 2013 – Today, Dean Zelinsky launches his new line, Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars, taking a personal approach by selling his guitars through the company's e-commerce websitewww.deanzelinsky.com. Players are now able to purchase their instruments direct from the celebrated guitar maker. By utilizing the e-commerce platform, Zelinsky aims to offer guitar players access to higher quality instruments at the best possible price, while maintaining a strong connection with his fan base. Simply put, Zelinsky wants to build your guitar. “Dealing directly with my clientele is the best way to do business,” stated Zelinsky, who emphasizes designing and building guitars is still his passion after nearly four decades. “World-class guitars will be delivered directly from my set up bench to the player’s door.” Zelinsky concluded. Zelinsky is the first world-renowned guitar maker to adopt this “farm to table” approach, allowing his new Private Label brand to deliver a lot more guitar for the money. Musicians can expect Zelinsky's uncompromising quality, design and latest technology at easily accessible pricing. Outside the USA, Zelinsky is partnering directly with the top retailers in each country to offer this same best possible pricing to his international customers. Celebrated guitarists such as ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell, Michael Schenker, Sammy Hagar, The Cars Elliot Easton, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Leslie West, Kerry Livgren of Kansas, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and scores of others have all played guitars designed and built by Zelinsky. Now, all musicians can buy the same quality instrument direct from the man who created such luminary guitars. Dean Zelinsky Private Label provides new guitar technology including Zelinsky’s patent-pending Z-Glide Reduced Friction Neck, which applies an advanced aerodynamic concept to the surface of the guitar’s neck. By engraving precise patterns into the back of the neck, surface area is reduced, thereby providing musician’s greater mobility and playability from their instruments. Zelinsky says, “We remove 70\% of the neck’s surface…the rest is air.” The new offerings from Dean Zelinsky Private Label will include the Tagliare, StrettaVita and Zenyatta, all of which are Zelinsky’s innovative, new designs. Pricing on Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars range from $279 to $4500 USD. -
Southern California – The new Mooer Yellow Comp Optical Compressor Pedal has been released and is rocking the world of guitarists everywhere! It has the classical optical compression sound but with smooth attack and decay. The Yellow Comp preserves the original signal transients and sounds amazing. ●Tiny package and big sound ●Metal housing ●True Bypass The Mooer micro pedals are only three times as long as a guitar pick and just a little over 1 ½ inch wide – they are brilliantly engineered and built to last. Dana Teague is a working guitar player and loves the sound of the Yellow Comp “It has a simple, no fuss operation, is quiet, musical and does exactly what an optical compressor is supposed to do – beautiful compression, with a smooth attack and natural decay”. Input: 1/4” monaural jack (impedance: 470k ) Output: 1/4” monaural jack (impedance: 1k Ohms) Power Requirements: AC adapter 9V DC (center minus plug) Current Draw: 10 mA Dimensions: 93.5mm (3.68 inches D) × 42mm (1.65 inches W) × 52mm (2.04 inches H) Weight:160g ( 5.64 ounces) Retail Price: $99 -
Allen & Heath has launched GLD OneMix, an iPad app that gives musicians wireless control of their personal monitor mix. GLD OneMix locks control to a single Aux mix, providing instant access to a customised easy-to-use monitor mix environment. Multiple iPads can be set up by an Admin user to give numerous musicians personalised monitor control without affecting each other or the FoH main mix. A musician’s own aux monitor mix is assigned and locked into the ‘My Mix’ layer, and a selection of input splits dedicated to the individual musician can be added. Similarly, all other instrument send levels can be assigned to any of the three extra layers, allowing unique personal monitoring configuration. The range of accessible settings is defined by custom permissions for each layer. When in User mode, the musician is presented with simple-to-use access and control of their aux master level and processing, instrument send levels and processing, if enabled. Depending on the application and the performer’s technical knowledge, the layout and level of access can be kept minimal or extended to a more complex musician’s monitor mix involving a high channel count across multiple layers. Notably, the mix can be tweaked and listened to by both the user on stage and the sound engineer at the desk, enabling easy interaction between the two. Up to 16 iPads running OneMix can be connected to a GLD system. “Joining GLD Remote, OneMix offers yet more control options for the GLD system. OneMix is a customisable solution for personal monitoring, drilling down the mix into very simple local control for performers without affecting the greater mix environment. OneMix also complements the ME distributed personal monitor system and ideal for wireless In-Ear users who can have a complete wireless system with this app,” comments Nicola Beretta. For more information visit: www.allen-heath.com -
NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS- JULY 23, 2013 - Cort Guitars today announces the latest guitar to the Sunset series– the new Sunset NY. The guitar is now available to distributors and retailers worldwide in spring of 2013. The Sunset series was initially introduced in 2012 with the Sunset I and Sunset II models. Each immediately achieved success and was favored for their chambered bodies, woods, components and features. The Sunset NY expands on the line by now offering a thin chambered body, spruce top, nylon string guitar with built in electronics for a wide array of tones. Specifications include: Bolt-on neck construction Spruce top on chambered mahogany body Mahogany neck Rosewood fretboard 25.6" scale - (650 mm) Classic tuners Rosewood bridge Electronics: B-Band 2 band sound system D'addario strings MSRP: $599 USD For more information, please visit Cort online at www.cortguitars.com -
LOS ANGELES – (For Immediate Release) – DJs and mobile entertainers can “pedal” bright LED color washes at their gigs with the new Mega TRI38 Sys from ADJ. An all-in-one portable RGB LED wash system, the Mega TRI38 Sys features a wireless battery-powered foot controller that gives you command over functions like Black Out, Sound Activation, Programs and Color from distances up to 60 feet/19M – all with a tap of the toe! This footloose, fancy-free control is only one reason why the Mega TRI38 Sys is an essential LED lighting ensemble for any entertainer on the go. Designed for easy setup and transport, it’s a complete system that contains everything needed to generate bright, smoothly-blended RGB color washes, all in one convenient, budget-friendly package. Included the Mega TRI38 Sys are: * 4 x par-style LED wash fixtures * 1 x battery-powered foot controller * 1 x tripod lighting stand * 1 x stand bag * 1 x soft case for the lighting system “Today, even smaller lighting users want the professional look of LED color washes at their gigs and shows,” said Alfred Gonzales, national sales manager for ADJ. “The Mega TRI38 Sys was designed to give working DJs, mobile entertainers, bands and traveling productions a complete LED color washing setup that’s lightweight, portable, affordable and easy to use. “We included some features that we knew mobile entertainers would truly appreciate, such as the freedom of wireless foot control. The system even comes with two gig bags – one for the stand and one for the lights – for easy transport and protection on the road.” The main attraction of the Mega TRI38 Sys are the lights themselves. Each of the 4 par-style fixtures is powered by 3 x 3-watt Tri-Color (red, green, blue) LEDs, providing smooth, shadow-free color mixing and impressively bright, vibrant washes. With a long running life of 50,000 hours, the LEDs can rack up a lot of miles without needing replacement lamps. And because they emit very little heat, they keep performers cool and comfortable on stage. A variety of lighting looks can be created with the Mega TRI38 Sys. There are 12 exciting built-in lighting programs to choose from. Other features include fast or slow color change operation, an LED strobe and pulse effect, 0-100\% electronic dimming, and a 25° beam angle. In addition to the wireless foot controller, the Mega TRI38 Sys can be programmed and operated by a DMX-512 controller via its XLR In/Outs. In total there are 6 operating modes: Static Color, Manual Dimmer Color, Built-In Programs, Auto Run, Built-In Programs and DMX-512 (6, 12 and 15-channel modes). As another convenience, the Mega TRI38 Sys can be operated with the optional ADJ LD RC wireless remote control (sold separately), giving this system the distinction of allowing you to go cordless using either your hands or feet! The Mega TRI38 Sys is extremely energy efficient, with the entire system drawing only 45 watts of power at maximum use. It features multi-voltage operation: AC 100V-240V, 50/60 Hz (IEC input). Housed in sleek, durable black casing, the system measures 34.75” x 10” x 2.5”/ 877 x 252 x 60 mm. Its fixture bar, stand and controller together weigh just 21 lbs./9.5 kg., making it easy for performers of all sizes to carry. Representing a tremendous lighting value, the MSRP of the Mega TRI38 Sys is just $619.95, including the 4 LED fixtures, foot controller, lighting stand, and 2 carrying bags. See the Mega TRI38 Sys in action! -
An adaptive portable light show The Firefly Pick is the most intelligent pick you have ever played with. The high brightness LED's are driven by a high speed sensor system that can detect playing styles of all kinds. This is all powered by an ultra-thin lithium-ion battery and is rechargeable via micro USB. The Firefly Pick looks and feels like a 3mm Big Stubby pick and with high quality components, this pick will last many years. Play the Firefly Pick as you would any other guitar pick and let our carefully-tuned algorithms perform a synchronized light show alongside your music, pulsing the embedded lights perfectly in time with the music. The Firefly Pick accommodates fast and slow action as well as rapid changes in tempo. The Firefly Pick's analog sensor system intelligently detects even the quietest picking action, while simultaneously ignoring the unrelated motions of your environment. Personalize your Firefly Pick The Firefly Pick comes in one of four versions, and one of nine colors. Build a combination that suits your style! 1. Choose your version The Firefly Pick Original – Flashes quickly and precisely to a wide range of playing motion while ignoring unrelated movements. This version is the most rhythmic option and the most well rounded Firefly Pick. The Firefly Pick Air – Flashes in response to hand motion as well as playing action, so it works on any body rhythm even without a guitar. Likely to revolutionize the air guitar, but also ideal for slower tempos, drawn out finishes, and tracking whammy bar motion The Firefly Pick Duo – The Firefly Pick Duo flashes one color of your choice on the up stroke, and a different color of your choice on the down stroke. More challenging to control than the Original, but with great artistic potential. Flip the pick over in your hand to reverse the directions. The Firefly Pick Insanity – The Firefly Pick Insanity flashes one color of your choice on the up stroke, and one color of it’s choice on the down stroke. He’s a little unstable, but you’ll love him anyway! 2. Choose your light color (the plastic is always white). Remeber to choose 2 colors for the Firefly Pick Duo! Choose from any of these light color options. The Firefly Pick's Technology Each component of the Firefly Pick has been carefully selected and configured for efficient power usage. The Firefly Pick is rechargeable using a standard USB micro cable (included). T he Firefly Pick battery can be recharged using a standard USB micro cable The Firefly Pick has no buttons or controls. A capacitive touch sensor detects when the pick is being held and wakes the electronic systems up from low power hibernation in a fraction of a millisecond. When the Firefly Pick is released, it automatically returns to hibernation mode to save power. Low profile for maximum playability The Firefly Pick is the same height and width as a normal guitar pick (26mm x 26mm) and just over 3mm thick, similar to any other heavy pick. The Firefly Pick has more electronic complexity than most guitar amps or pedals packed into a volume smaller than a hearing aid. Kickstarter- http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/capacitron/firefly-pick-light-from-music -
Audio-Technica Supports Nashville’s Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School’s New Recording Program STOW, OH, July 19, 2013 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, is proud to be among an elite group of audio equipment manufacturers lending key support to Nashville’s Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School (the only entertainment magnet high school in the country) as it rolls out its new recording technology program and world-class recording studio, the result of Nashville Metro Schools’ “Music Makes Us” initiative. The studio was designed and assembled by leading members of The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing®, and is part of the first-ever student-run record label in a high school. On May 8, 2013, members of the P&E Wing, along with Nashville public officials, representatives from Audio-Technica and other key sponsors, members of the media and more attended a red-carpet event at the school’s campus celebrating the grand opening of the program and facility. The studio, which will serve the school's Academy of Entertainment Management and Academy of Entertainment Communication divisions, is a multi-room facility with a large control room that will allow several students and teachers to work comfortably using the recording equipment, synthesizers, digital samplers and drum machines. The studio also features a sizable tracking room where the Audio-Technica microphones will be employed as students capture recordings of live musicians. The facility also features several isolation booths and two 5.1 surround sound editing suites. In addition, the studio houses a multi-station teaching area with 30 Apple iMac-equipped workstations connected to the teacher's station and the studio. A-T equipment in the studio includes two ATM650 Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphones; an ATM450 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone; three ATM25/LE Limited edition Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphones; two AT4081Bidirectional Ribbon Microphones; two AT4033/CL Side address Cardioid Condenser Microphones; an AT4047/SV Side address Cardioid Condenser Microphone; an AT4050 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone; two AT4051b Cardioid Condenser Microphones; an AT4050ST Stereo Condenser Microphone; and five sets of ATH-M50s straight-cable Studio Monitor Headphones. Multiple GRAMMY® Award nominee Jeff Balding, P&E Wing Pearl-Cohn Subcommittee Chair, stated, “We thank Audio-Technica and all of our key sponsors. They provided an integral piece of this puzzle, and they have made a tremendous impact on this groundbreaking program. I can’t help but think of what a gift it will be for these students to be working with such state-of-the-art gear as Audio-Technica microphones and headphones. This is an unprecedented opportunity for the present and future of music, and we are proud to have Audio-Technica involved.” Fellow subcommittee member Chuck Ainlay, who also acts as the Chair of the P&E Wing in Nashville, added, “I have personally been a long-time user of Audio-Technica microphones and headphones, and it’s great that the students at Pearl-Cohn will have the opportunity to use the same microphones that the pros use in the studio. With the support of companies like Audio-Technica, the recording technology program at Pearl-Cohn will help raise students’ expectations about the quality of music and have a tremendous impact on their lives.” For more information, please visit www.audio-technica.com.
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Ready to get deep in da House?! Strap on your tool belt - we're unwrapping our Deep House Tools in this brand new sound library. Hand crafted in the Prime Loops' workshop by producer Ray Saul, this smooth, rich sample pack offers the finest Deep House audio samples available for those of you smooth playas with groove in your hearts! We've been indulging in Deep House since its arrival in mid-late 80s and this ultra-modern sample pack is ideal for those who wanna keep the House pumping with swinging jacked beats, blunt sub bass, enigmatic synths and more, all professionally produced and mastered with a sharp contemporary touch. From Julio Bashmore to Frankie Knuckles and Claptone, Deep House is elevating from the foundations upwards with a brand new class of fresh young upstarts. Open the door and the unlock over 550MB of highly classified Bassline Loops, Drum Loops, Drum One-Shots, Organ Loops, Percussion Loops, SFX Loops and Synth Loops! From hard thumpin' dirty sub bass to infectiously tight swinging drum grooves, snappy staccato organ riffs, seriously subaqueous synths and a smattering of abstract percussive loops and SFX, there's a massive selection of samples to keep your House tracks rolling deep! Unravel these Tools into your mix is a liquid process; seize this sample library via direct download and browse your brand new samples in the download folder. Once you've selected a sample from this overwhelming array of sounds its time to grab it with your cursor and drag them over to your DAW! Deep House Tools is ready for any major software, so just drop the samples straight into your mix and they'll sync automatically. Adjust the length of the sample to change to tempo and that stunning 24-bit high definition clarity will remain completely intact! Think you can handle this kit? There’s no high risk factor with these TOOLS, which is why we're supplying this sample pack completely royalty free! So if you're ready to deploy some seriously intense sounds, open up to Deep House Tools and let your confessions flow with a rich, smooth groove! Product Link: http://primeloops.com/loops-samples/deep-house-tools.html SoundCloud Link: http://soundcloud.com/primeloops/deep-house-tools-sample-pack Prime Loops Release 'Essential EDM: Dubstep' Sample Pack Dubstep is leading the way in the global charts as it fuses with current pop hits and here at Prime Loops HQ we've been twisting knobs and blowing speakers trying to keep up with this dynamic and electrifying genre, sussing out its next step! The results are in and EDM Essentials - Dubstep is here to help steer your productions in the right direction - soaring to the top of all the hottest playlists and earning you some phat praise and fresh acclamation. Continuing the upbeat pace in our EDM Essentials Series this high-tempo, edgy sample pack is purely aggressive, delivering an epic volume of passionately crafted samples designed with the most devoted build ups and break downs in mind. Taking a collective swipe at this vast genre we've gathered inspiration from the hottest sounds on the scene and produced a diverse selection of samples that will give your tunes that extra push to break new ground! Shake your speakers with 190+ MB of Bass Samples, Bassline Loops, Drum Loops, Drum One-Shots, SFX Hits, SFX Loops and Synth Loops. EDM Essentials - Dubstep will mash 150 stimulating samples straight into your DAW via direct download, delivered at an eminent 24-bit sample rate. Be the first to break new ground by lacing your mix with this insane range of sonically enhanced samples including the heavy impact and sinister swagger of fuzz-laden bass sample 'Mad_Bass' and the infectious lip-smacking groove of drum loop 'Murda' or the anxious palpating refrain of synth loop, 'Wizzle'! Each of these .wav files can be dragged straight outta your download folder and dropped straight in to any major software. With a standard tempo of 128bpm, you can shift the speed of any of these samples by simply stretching out the stem in your mix for a slower tempo squeezing it down for a faster vibe! Dive head-first into the emerging Dubstep movement with a sound library that packs it all, from those fundamental four-to-the-floor beats to an infinite array of booming elements and glitchy vibes, assembled to shake the dancefloor. It’s all here in the form of EDM Essentials - Dubstep and it’s also 100% royalty free! Product Link: http://primeloops.com/loops-samples/edm-essentials-dubstep.html SoundCloud Link: http://soundcloud.com/primeloops/edm-essentials-dubstep-sample About Prime Loops Prime Loops provide award-winning sound libraries which are consistently ahead of the evolving music scene. The team are a passionate established crew of engineers, sound designers & DJs, hailing from London, UK. All loops, samples, sounds and presets are completely royalty free and have been designed to give instant inspiration for an
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Peavey Electronics®, one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment, proudly announces the expansion of its licensed product line with the addition of products featuring graphics from The Walking Dead, the award-winning comic and TV show. Designed for serious collectors and musicians alike, these new musical instruments will feature highly detailed artwork on guitars and accessories. "We are very pleased to be working with Skybound, the creators of The Walking Dead," commented Hartley Peavey, founder and CEO of Peavey Electronics. "The immense popularity of The Walking Dead comic andcable TV show will allow us to get our products in the hands of an entirely new market and will expand our range of designs." Shawn Kirkham, Director of Business Development at Skybound Entertainment, added, "The merging of The Walking Dead's iconic art and the equally iconic Peavey brand is a no-brainer. I'm excited to see fans and musicians strapping on guitars featuring gruesome Walking Dead artwork from Charlie Adlard. These guitars, straps and picks are going to look brutal! -
GLENDALE, AZ JULY 17, 2013 – Ultrasound Amplifiers today introduces the Ultrasound CP100 acoustic amplifier. The amp features two channels: one to accommodate a mic or instrument input with separate volume, bass and treble with a second designed to amplify fiddles, mandolins, guitars and any other acoustic instrument. It comes equipped with a single, custom made 8” coaxial speaker, a tweeter, 100 watts of power and built in digital effects. The CP100 offers 100% transparent tone and is now available online and in retailers worldwide. Besides the MASTER volume, the master section also contains the digital effects controls. The EFFECTS ASSIGN 3 way toggle switch allows the user to assign the effects to or use on both channels simultaneously. The EFFECTS MODE controller is a rotary encoder knob that can select any one of sixteen digital effects and the EFFECTS LEVEL allows the user to select the amount of digital effects the player will want in the mix. Channel one provides a combo input to accommodate both MIC level (XLR) or instrument ¼” signals. With bass and treble control knobs, channel one is ideal for simple instrument set ups or vocals. Channel two is designed with more features to accommodate sensitive instruments or more elaborate signal chains. In addition to the separate bass and treble controls and the dual input for XLR and 1’4” instruments, the CP100 also features a SHAPE on/off to help control the MIDS and a NOTCH FILTER to further the dynamics of your desired tones. The CP100 back panel supports the entire unit with and effects footswitch input, effects send unbalanced output, effect return 1’4” input, a line out, a direct out, tape/CD input and a tape/CD level control. MSRP: $799.99 USD For more information please visit www.ultrasoundamps.com
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1.5mm - 1 1/8" tip to tip - Symmetrical - It is RED and it is HOT! So hot, we laser 4 holes in it for air cooling! Designed with Derek St. Holmes. Good for Blues, Rock, Country, Jazz and Latin. Spice up your playing... -
MONTEBELLO, CA (July 11th, 2013) – TASCAM is the Pro Audio Division of TEAC America. TASCAM has been supplying and revolutionizing the market with professional grade products for decades. The TH-2000 Headphones are top of the line and provide a value that only TASCAM is able to reach. No matter what genre you prefer or what application you use them in, you’ll find in the TH-2000’s: - Powerful Bass response that adds energy to your audio - Brilliant Mids that round out the mix - Crystaline Highs for a strong presence & clarity - Comfort for hours of listening & use - Durability for security & longevity - TASCAM Quality, Innovation & Versatility TASCAM made a splash with the original, highly-regarded TH-02 headphones and are now taking a step further with the TH-2000. The TH-2000’s will fit any musical genre of choice, lifestyle or profession. Share the trust that professionals and beginners alike have invested in the TASCAM brand since 1956. Main Features: • Foldable Design for Easy Compact Transport • Circumaural Ear Cuffs with Industrial Strength Flexible Headband • Closed-Back Isolating Design with Clean Sound - Rich Bass Response & Crisp Highs • Black Leatherette Bag for Added Protection & Transport When Not In Use • Screw-On 1/8” (3.5mm) to 1/4” (6.3mm) Adapter Additional Features: • Driver Diameter: 53mm • Impedance: 60 Ω • Sensitivity: 101 dB ± 3 • Frequency Response: 18 Hz – 22 kHz • Max Power: 1800 mW • Cable Length: About 5ft (1.5m) Coiled Cable - 13ft (4m) When Fully Extended ### About TASCAM TASCAM is the pro-audio and home recording division of TEAC Corporation. TASCAM will continue to be instrumental in revolutionizing professional and home recording by offering the highest quality products at the best value to their customers.
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MONTEBELLO, CA (July 11th, 2013) – TASCAM is the Pro Audio Division of TEAC America. For Summer NAMM this year, TASCAM is exhibiting a reference model of the upcoming UH-7000 Standalone Mic Preamp/USB Audio Interface, currently in development. Price and official launch date are yet to be announced but this high-grade piece is sure to impress anyone. Based off of the design and circuitry of TEAC’s High Definition DACS and Audio Components, this UH-7000 will definitely offer an impressive sound quality not heard in home recording before. Basic Features High quality audio circuitry tested and evaluated for months before final selection Two ultra high performing mic preamps designed in an instrumentation amplifier structure High-stability power supply unit and high-precision TCXO Standalone mode allows the unit to be used as a mic preamp without the need for a PC Included on the UH-7000 is an on-board DSP mixer with independent mixing and monitoring along with DSP effects (reverb, compressor and dynamic effects) ### About TASCAM TASCAM is the pro-audio and home recording division of TEAC Corporation. TASCAM will continue to be instrumental in revolutionizing professional and home recording by offering the highest quality products at the best value to their customers.
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Cumberland, R.I. (July 15, 2013)—SONiVOX, a leading creator of premium virtualinstruments and synthesis technologies, has released Big Bang Universal Drums 2.0, the latest version of their expansive percussion instrument. New features in Version 2.0 include an integrated patch browser, new content, plus 64-bit VST and AU support. Few tasks in the studio are as tedious and time-consuming as getting a fantastic drumsound—finding the right drums, the right microphones, the proper placement, and effective gain control. Big Bang Universal Drums 2.0 from Sonivox solves all these issues with over 15 GB of perfectly captured drum sounds—16 kits and over 400 patches are instantly available to enhance any recording with top studio drums. BigBang Universal Drums 2.0 was created using handcrafted SJC Custom drums, in thestudio using both close and ambient mic placement, with careful attention paid to getting just the right sound. There are both stick hits and brush strokes, and all programs weremeticulously sampled at multiple velocities, with multiple hits being triggered in a round-robin style for the pinnacle of realism and authenticity. SONiVOX created their Intelligent Rhythm Control (IRC) to apply user-defined rhythmic feel and timing in real-time, as notes are played, capturing the performer’s inspiredmoments while eliminating the need for further editing after the fact. The stereo delayallows either the left or right channel—or both—to be synchronized to beat values of thecurrent tempo, tying the sound, song, and effects together. The convenient Note Repeatfunction retriggers any sound at a pre-selected beat/tempo value for as long as the pad, key, or trigger is held down, making it easy for any player to build up complex parts quickly. “Every song begins with a beat,” says Jason Jordan, Head of Soundware at SONiVOX. “Our Big Bang Universal Drums provides just the right sound to get the beat started andbring any track to life, regardless of style or genre. And it does it instantly. We’ve addednew sounds and a new browser to find them quickly, as well 64-bit VST and AU support.” Big Bang Universal Drums 2.0 offers a new integrated browser that makes it easy to find, sort, and view exactly the right sound. Patches are categorized into Genre, KickDrum, Snare Drum—and of course, Name—allowing sounds to be viewed and recalledin a musically meaningful way. All sounds can be individually shaped by the player, SONiVOX, 200 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI 02864 sonivoxmi.com NEWS RELEASE SONiVOX Contact: Shannon Hartz 401.658.5773 pressrelations@inmusicbrands.com allowing for custom control. Pitch, dynamics, pan, and filter controls are all readilyavailable, and settings are savable per patch. Multiple output buses allow the EQ andDelay routing to be quickly configured for multi-track recording or multi-channel outputs. The on-screen graphics mimic the layout of a traditional drumkit, making padassignments to a controller simple. Big Bang Universal Drums 2.0 MIDI also offers a MIDI Learn Mode, allowing quick integration with any MIDI keyboard, electronic drumset, MPC, or pad controller. Plus, Big Bang Universal Drums 2.0 can save and recallMIDI Learn presets and use them with any patch, so they need only be created once. In addition to RTAS compatibility, SONiVOX Big Bang Universal Drums 2.0 now supports 32-or 64-bit AU and VST formats. Big Bang Universal Drums 2.0 can bepurchased now at sonivoxmi.com for $ 99.99 (USD). Current Big Bang Universal Drumsowners can upgrade online for a special discounted price, and can visit sonivoxmi.com for details. # # # About SONiVOX: Since 1993, SONiVOX has been developing cutting-edge music software technologies. With afocus on empowering musicians to create in new and groundbreaking ways, SONiVOX creates premium virtualinstruments, which not only sound incredible but also give musicians unique expressive capabilities. SONiVOX is exclusively distributed by inMusic Brands, Inc. For more information, visit sonivoxmi.com. SONiVOX, 200 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI 02864 sonivoxmi.com
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Native Instruments today announced the updated TRAKTOR KONTROL X1, a new version of the compact and highly popular decks and effects controller. With the same size and robust product design as the original controller, the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1’s new features include touch-sensitive Browse and Loop encoders, 7-segment displays and LEDs for visual feedback, and an innovative multi-purpose touch strip for added tactile control. When combined with TRAKTOR PRO, KONTROL X1 MK2 delivers plug-and-play physical control over 2 track decks and 2 freely assignable TRAKTOR FX units – with or without the use of turntables or CDJs. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 MK2 allows direct control over playback, browse, cue, sync and loop functionality, and now introduces a button for dedicated Flux mode access. This allows fast and fluid cue point juggling and effects looping without the worry of losing phase or sync during performance. Quality RGB back-lit buttons, LED, and 7-segment displays provide precise visual feedback even in the darkest conditions. The effects section features 8 high-resolution potentiometers with buttons to match, and allows simultaneous control of all parameters on two (three in chained mode) TRAKTOR effects units. The most significant new addition is a multi-purpose touch strip that delivers physical command over track position, pitch bend, and effects. Actions such as nudging, needle dropping, track seeking or setting loop length are now possible through simple finger swiping for customizable tactile control over these parameters in TRAKTOR PRO 2. Equally powerful with an all-digital DJ setup or in combination with TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2, the touch strip relieves the need to manually adjust turntables or CDJs. LED indicators help DJs keep track of the assigned parameter without having to look at the computer screen. The new TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 MK2 hardware now provides even more dedicated control over TRAKTOR PRO 2. Advanced Browse and Loop encoders respond to touch, providing direct access to different views and functions in TRAKTOR PRO 2. Touching the Browse encoder automatically switches to the full-sized Browser view, while touching the Loop encoders instantly activates key change and tempo. Furthermore, the touch strip also interprets deck functions based on status. When playback is stopped, the strip is assigned to track seeking or needle dropping. When playback is enabled, pitch bend becomes active. Designed with premium-grade materials, the sleek new TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 MK2 is both robust and compact, offering DJs an effective and creative one-stop solution in any setting. The supplementary TRAKTOR KONTROL STAND is also available separately and elevates the unit to standard mixer height. A video that showcases TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 MK2 is available on YouTube at http://youtu.be/vO0BCH4U1jM TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 MK2 will be available at retailers worldwide and at the NI Online Shopfor $229 / 199 € / 20,800 ¥.
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eMedia Music Releases eMedia Singing Method Software The Easiest Way to Learn to Sing! Seattle, WA - July 8, 2013. eMedia Music Corp., publisher of the world’s best-selling series of music tutorial software, announces the release of eMedia Singing Method. eMedia’s new Interactive Feedback technology is more accurate and sensitive than ever before. It actually listens as you sing and tells you whether you are singing too high, too low, or right in tune. The built-in Performance Evaluation will listen to you sing and give you specific feedback on mistakes, with an overall score for your performance. eMedia Singing Method is the easiest way to improve your singing or learn to sing! Over 230 step-by-step lessons start with basics such as proper singing technique, singing in time, and in tune. Further lessons cover projecting your voice, increasing your range, vocal agility, expression, and sight-reading. eMedia Singing Method covers folk, pop, jazz, R&B, opera, classical and showtunes with over 80 songs including hits made famous by John Lennon, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Diana Ross, and more. Watch the techniques demonstrated in over 30 full-motion videos and animations. Song looping lets you highlight and repeat any section of music you wish to practice. Interactive review and ear-training screens help reinforce new concepts and develop your ear. Your instructor, Ory Brown, M.M., has over 25 years of teaching and performance experience. Her singing career, including appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and on the Late Show with David Letterman, is combined with her experience as a successful voice teacher at universities and private schools. Private lessons from an instructor of this quality are very costly, so the excellent instruction provided offers exceptional value. eMedia Singing Method DVD-ROM will be released in July 2013 and be available at stores nationwide and online at an estimated retail price of $59.95. The DVD-ROM will be a hybrid for both Windows and Macintosh platforms, and the software will also be available for download at eMediaMusic.com and select online retailers. About eMedia Founded in 1994, eMedia Music is the world's leading publisher and distributor of music instruction software and DVD. eMedia's flagship titles are the best-selling eMedia Guitar Method and eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method. eMedia also distributes other leading music software products including EarMaster, Guitar Pro, and Band-in-a-Box. For more information, please visit eMediaMusic.com.
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Lace® Music Products unveils the Dually T Plus™ series of humbuckers at Summer NAMM 2013. After immense inquiries from Tele® Plus players around the world, Lace has made available for the first time in over 20 years, the direct drop in replacement pickup for the Tele Plus model. Included in with the Dually T Plus™ pickup itself is a trim ring especially designed for the Tele Plus. It is available in chrome only. The new trim ring follows the exact dimensions as the original. The first model available is the Red-Red Dually. The pickup features the original spec. 3 hole mounting design and original Lace Sensor® aluminum mounting plates. The Dually T Plus™ series is available in with Black, White or Cream covers. Lace® plans to increase the availability of the various Tele® Plus supplied Lace Sensors throughout this year. Future models will included neck and middle positions as well as complete conversions kits for a player to change his Tele® to Plus or Plus Deluxe specs. Suggested Retail is $ 149.99. For more information please visit Lace at www.lacemusic.com, Facebook or call (800) 575-LACE -
Griffin Technology, one of the world's foremost creators of accessories for home, mobile and personal technology, is increasing its presence in the music products industry with the introduction of several new accessories for Apple iOS at Summer NAMM 2013 (Booth 938 in Hall B, Nashville Music City Center). These new products—StudioConnect with Lightning, GuitarConnect Pro, GuitarConnect Cable, MicConnect, and DJConnect—will inspire a new breed of musician that wants to practice, record and perform his or her music anywhere, using the power of an Apple iPad, iPod or iPhone. “GarageBand and other computer recording programs have become immensely popular with musicians who want to create studio quality tracks on the go, and at any time,” says Ethan Opelt, Line Manager of Griffin’s Audio category. “Our new Apple iOS music accessories offer easy connectivity so artists can capture and build on their ideas whenever inspiration strikes.” StudioConnect with Lightning is Griffin’s popular all-in-one audio interface for music creation on the iPad, now compatible with the new fourth generation iPad and iPad mini. In one compact device, StudioConnect provides great-sounding plug-and-play convenience for guitars, stereo audio, MIDI-In/Out along with a Lightning charging dock. It also features line-level RCA stereo output and stereo headphone output with separate volume control. The streamlined StudioConnect interface features Audio In that enables users to plug in an instrument through a mono 1/4” jack, or connect a mixer via the stereo 1/8” jack. Audio Out includes left and right line-level RCA jacks. The 1/8” stereo headphone jack, with its dedicated volume knob, allows for monitoring. Standard 5-pin MIDI In and Out ports accept a sequencer, patch bay or other MIDI gear, allowing the iPad and MIDI apps to act as a MIDI controller. The updated StudioConnect with Lightning is now available for $149.99 MSRP. GuitarConnect Pro solves the connectivity problem between a guitar and an iPad, iPhone or Mac computer in one convenient 1/4” instrument jack connector. Simple and intuitive, GuitarConnect Pro converts a guitar’s analog signal into a 100% digital connection so users can play, record and even multitrack in 24 bit, 48kHz quality. GuitarConnect Pro features a built-in gain control wheel allowing musicians to easily adjust the strength of the instrument’s input signal. Offering multi-compatibility between Mac OS X and iOS, GuitarConnect Pro comes with three detachable cables, including the new Lightning Connector, a traditional 30-pin Dock Connector and a USB Connector. GuitarConnect Pro will be available late July 2013 for $99.99 MSRP. Similarly, Griffin’s GuitarConnect Cable lets musicians hear their guitar as they play through effects apps on an iOS device. A 1/4” jack plugs into a guitar or bass, a 1/8” plug plugs into an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, while another attached 1/8” jack accommodates a pair of headphones for monitoring. Musicians can perform along with pre-recorded tracks or effects loops, such as Apple’s GarageBand and most Core Audio apps, in complete silence. GuitarConnect Cable is available now for $29.99 MSRP. Great for performance, practice or recording, Griffin’s new MicConnect is an easy-to-use, battery-powered microphone interface for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. An XLR input on one end is used to connect a microphone, and a 1/8” audio cable on the other end plugs into the iOS device’s headphone jack, allowing for the recording of pristine vocal tracks. MicConnect’s +48V Phantom power accommodates both condenser and dynamic microphones for the highest quality recording. In addition to its use with microphones, MicConnect also makes it possible to record amplifiers, acoustic instruments and other music-making tools right into GarageBand. MicConnect is now available for $39.99 MSRP. Also new, DJ Connect, inspired by Griffin’s best-selling DJ Cable, offers DJs a way to pre-cue their music and beat-mix digital turntables on their iPad. Designed specifically to work with the award-winning djay app for iOS and Mac computers from algoriddim, DJ Connect gives users the ultimate mobile DJ experience: simply plug headphones into the headphone port and connect external speakers to the RCA line level stereo outputs in the back. A yellow light underneath the volume knob creates an ambient glow for DJs spinning in the dark. DJ Connect provides volume control, dual separate stereo outputs and detachable cables—the new Lightning Connector, a traditional 30-pin Dock Connector and a USB Connector—for use with iOS devices and Mac computers. DJ Connect will be available in late summer 2013 for $99.99 MSRP.
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Yamaha today introduced the CGX102 nylon string electric-acoustic guitar at Summer NAMM 2013. This new model expands Yamaha’s best selling CG classical guitar series by combining top quality performance characteristics with versatile tone control and professional amplification flexibility. The CGX102 features a Spruce top, Nato back and sides and a Mahogany neck. The Rosewood fingerboard and bridge provide accurate and defined response. A new System68N preamp, featuring a Yamaha contact pickup with a precision tuner, offers natural tonal reproduction. When amplified, the CGX102 delivers a detailed, smooth and flexible sound, making it ideal for live performance. Pricing and availability: the CGX102 (MSRP: $475) is expected to ship in August 2013.
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Yamaha Guitars today introduced the sleek, three-quarter size APXT2, which will be on display at Summer NAMM 2013. A smaller version of the world’s best-selling acoustic-electric guitar, the APX500II, the APXT2 is perfect for travel, practice, busking and even gigging. Packed with features, the new model includes Yamaha’s proprietary Acoustic Resonance Transducer (A.R.T.) System68 pickup system with built-in tuner, Spruce top, Meranti back and sides, Mahogany neck and a Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. It also comes with a sturdy, padded gig bag. “This versatile guitar, which is portable and easy to play, sounds a lot bigger than it looks and feels,” said Dennis Webster, marketing manager, Yamaha Guitars. The System68 A. R. T. includes a one-way active preamp and transducer contact pickup system that features mid-boost EQ for tone shaping and a precision chromatic tuner. The transducer system delivers a natural acoustic tone by dampening excessive vibration from the soundboard while picking up small resonances to achieve ideal sensitivity and outstanding dynamic balance. Pricing and availability: The APXT2 (MSRP: $315) in Dark Red Burst, Natural, Black and Old Violin Sunburst is now shipping.
