Saturday, May 12, 2012

Epiphone Case for Epiphone Les Paul Standard & Custom Case

Epiphone Case for Epiphone Les Paul Standard & Custom Case Review



Epiphone Case for Epiphone Les Paul Standard & Custom Case Feature

  • Protect your Les Paul guitar from the rigors of the road
This black, Tolex Epiphone Les Paul Hardshell Case is just what you need to protect your Les Paul guitar from the rigors of the road. The plush-lined, hardshell case serves as a shock absorber with an inner compartment to hold extra strings, straps, picks, slides, etc.


Friday, May 11, 2012

Yamaha LP5A 3-Pedal Unit for P95B/P95S Digital Pianos

Yamaha LP5A 3-Pedal Unit for P95B/P95S Digital Pianos Review



Yamaha LP5A 3-Pedal Unit for P95B/P95S Digital Pianos Feature

  • Compatible with L85 or L85S stands
  • 3-pedal unit
  • Half-damper function
3-pedal unit for the P95B and P95S digital pianos. Requires the L85 or L85S stand. The LP5A gives the user the same type of pedals found on acoustic grand pianos; Sustain, sostenuto and soft control.


Wednesday, May 9, 2012

NEW BARCUS-BERRY BAR-AEBK VIBRATO AE SERIES PIANO BLACK ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC VIOLIN

NEW BARCUS-BERRY BAR-AEBK VIBRATO AE SERIES PIANO BLACK ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC VIOLIN Review



NEW BARCUS-BERRY BAR-AEBK VIBRATO AE SERIES PIANO BLACK ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC VIOLIN Feature

  • Superb acoustic performance as well as unequaled acoustic-electric capability.
  • Built-in bridge piezo pickup produces excellent sound quality.
  • Hand crafted with fully carved and graduated select woods; Romanian made.

Hand-crafted in Romania. Fully-carved and graduated select seasoned Carpathian Maple and Spruce. Authentic Barcus-Berry electronics. Set-up to MENC standards. Includes Ebony fittings, Super Sensitive Red Label strings, four Wittner tuners and a hand-rubbed lacquer finish. Complete outfit, including color-matching Glasser bow with horse hair, black Barcus-Berry embroidered soft-shape case with detachable shoulder strap, and full cake dark rosin.


Tuesday, May 8, 2012

CAD GXL2200SP Studio Condenser Mic Recording Pack

CAD GXL2200SP Studio Condenser Mic Recording Pack Review



CAD GXL2200SP Studio Condenser Mic Recording Pack Feature

  • GXL2200
  • GXL1200
  • EPF15A pop filter
  • Shock mount, mic clip
The GXL2200 is great for recording studio vocals, voice-overs, choirs, acoustic instrument, strings, piano, cymbals, or as an overhead microphone. The GXL1200 is best used for recording choirs, orchestras, acoustic instruments, guitar cabinets, strings, piano, cymbals, hi-hat and, also as an overhead microphone. Together, they make a great pair for all of your recording requirements. The GXL2200 is a large diameter, fixed cardioid pattern, condenser microphone. High sensitivity and low distortion make this microphone an ideal candidate for recording, broadcast, sound reinforcement including vocal and instrument applications. The capsule in the GXL2200 features a 1 inch gold vapor deposited diaphragm. The GXL2200 requires standard 48-volt phantom power and comes with a swivel mount that will fit any standard 5/8 inch x 27 threaded microphone stand. The swivel mount can be removed by unscrewing the knurled ring on the bottom of the microphone. The GXL2200 microphones are audio tested and inspected under the direction of CAD Professional Microphones, offering an exceptional level of value.


Monday, May 7, 2012

Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer

Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer Review



Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer Feature

  • Included Items - Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries
  • Programs - 100 including synth basses and leads, natural instruments, chorded sounds and drum sounds
  • Outputs - Stereo line out (Dual RCA), mini headphone out with volume control
  • Power supply - 4 AA batteries (6V) Approx 5 hours battery life (with alkaline batteries) Optional AC adapter-ready (DC4.5V available from Korg)
Meet your new musical addiction: the KAOSSILATOR from Korg. Play it alone or add it to your rig for over-the-top, music-making mayhem. The KAOSSILATOR's user-friendly touch-pad lets you create musical and rhythmic phrases using any of its 100 synth programs, such as leads, basses, realistic instrument sounds, playable drums and drum patterns. Each time you add a phrase, KAOSSILATOR stacks it on top of the previous phrases you created. The results are as simple--or complex--as you desire. Choose from the 31 available scales, and play in any key. Lay down your groove with any 50 gate-arpeggiator patterns for even more KAOSS! The portable, travel-friendly KAOSSILATOR runs on batteries or a 4.5v adapter. Use the it as a multi-instrumental musical instrument, sample source, live rig addition, or just a fun way to get your groove on!

The Korg KAOSSILATOR

Meet your new musical addiction. Click to enlarge.

Innovative touch-pad control controls separate parameters along X and Y axes.

Features stereo RCA output and headphone jack.

100 Playable Synth Programs
The KAOSSILATOR offers 100 unique patches for you to play, from nautral instruments to synth basses and leads, including ten drum patterns and 31 musical patterns. Sounds include:

  • Preset drum/bass grooves with flexible effects
  • Fat synth lead sounds
  • Acoustic instruments like trumpet, digeridoo, sitar, and more
  • Tap-able drum voices
  • Extra thick and juicy basses
  • Complete chords with filters and other effects
  • Space-age sound effects to send your loop beyond the cosmos

Innovative Touch-Pad Control
This is what defines Korg's entire KAOSS PAD/KAOSSILATOR series, and what made 'em such a hit. You play the KAOSSILATOR by moving your finger around on (or tapping on) the touchpad, thereby controlling the sound. The parameters controlled by the X axis and Y axis depend on the preset (for example, a bass synth might feature pitch along the X axis and filter resonance along the Y axis).

Scale/Key Controls
It may not have keys, but the Kaossilator can still play a hook. It lets you control a full two octaves of notes just by touching the pad. To make sure you're playing in the same mode as everyone else, you can choose what kind of scale to use, from 31 different options. You can also set the root note, including flats and sharps, so you're always in tune no matter how wacked out you get on the effects.

Adjustable BPM and Gated Arpeggiator
To get the beat to your desired BPM, you can select a normal MIDI tempo or enter a tap tempo with your finger. The built-in Gate Arpeggiator repeatedly triggers sounds in sync with the tempo. The slider controls either the gate time or gate speed. 50 different gated arpeggiator types are included.

Loop (Phrase) Recording
The KAOSSILATOR can record and playback phrases and patterns that you play on the touch pad--loop style. During playback, you can play along. You can even add another layer to the loop recording. This process can be repeated, adding several new layers. Recorded phrases can be up to 8 beats (2 bars of 4/4) in length.

Portable KAOSS
Create some chaos anywhere you go. The KAOSSILATOR is eminently portable, weighing in at 5.43 oz without batteries, and with dimensions of 4.17 x 5.08 x 1.14 inches. It's powered with four AA batteries, for up to about five hours of operation. You can also snag an optional AC adapter for plugging it in.

RCA/Headphone Outputs
The KAOSSILATOR features a dual RCA stereo line out, for quick connection to mixers or interfaces, and a mini headphone out, for using on the go.

What's in the Box
Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries


Friday, May 4, 2012

CAD GXL2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

CAD GXL2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Review



CAD GXL2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Feature

  • Operating Principle: Externally-biased condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 30Hz to 20KHz
  • Sensitivity: -36dBV (16mV) at 1 Pa
  • Impedance: 75 ohms
The CAD GXL2200 Condenser Microphone is a fantastic way to upgrade your studio or add to your mic locker. The GXL2200 is a large diameter, fixed cardioid pattern, condenser microphone designed to deliver a high level of performance. High sensitivity and low distortion make the GLX2200 an ideal candidate for recording, broadcast, or vocal and instrument sound reinforcement applications. The capsule in the GXL2200 features a 1 inch gold vapor deposited diaphragm for consistent sound quality, year after year. The GXL2200 comes with a shock mount that will fit any standard 5/8inch x 27 threaded microphone stand. The GXL2200 is audio tested and inspected under the direction of CAD Professional Microphones, offering an exceptional level of value. Requires 48-volt phantom power. Suggested Applications Studio Vocals Voice-over Choir Acoustic Instrument Strings, Piano Cymbals/Overheads CAD Quality The GXL2200 microphones are audio tested and inspected under the direction of CAD Professional Microphones, offering an exceptional level of value.


Thursday, May 3, 2012

Martin D-35 Dreadnought Guitar

Martin D-35 Dreadnought Guitar Review



Martin D-35 Dreadnought Guitar Feature

  • Dark warmth and bold projection comes from a body made of East Indian Rosewood
  • A low profile neck made of genuine Mahogany
Martin D-35 DreadnoughtThe D-35 was introduced in 1965 in response to a shortage of Brazilian rosewood stock large enough to finish 2-piece Dreadnought-sized backs. The resultant three-piece back -- triangular center wedge and matching outer "wings" -- follows a centuries-old tradition among European and Spanish luthiers of building multi-piece backs. Martin's three-piece back design is especially striking. Extra wide bindings, bound ebony fingerboard and ebony bridge add to the distinctiveness of this model; but the appeal of the D-35 is more than just visual.Tonally, the three-piece back produces a particularly strong bass, making the D-35 ideal for rhythm playing. To accentuate the treble, Martin uses lighter 1/4" top braces which give the D-35 its characteristic warmth and balance.