Music

TC Electronic’s TonePrint Editor

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I did a review of the Flashback X4 Delay that allows you to beam TonePrints to the device using your iPhone. With the release of the TonePrint Editor you can create your own TonePrints.

Apogee Duet for iPad and Mac

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Apogee Duet is an award-winning audio interface, headphone amp and MIDI interface making it easy to create professional recordings anywhere on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or Mac. With Apogee’s legendary digital audio conversion and world-class mic preamps, Duet is the best way to capture your music with incredible dimension and detail.

Another great Apogee product that I’ve used for a long time. Certainly worth a look if you’re recording.

Apogee introduces the new One for iPad and Mac

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The all new Apogee ONE is the first studio quality microphone and USB audio interface for iPad and Mac. ONE is designed for easily creating professional and amazing sounding recordings on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or Mac. Using Apogee’s premium AD/DA conversion, ONE produces pristine music, podcast, and voice-over recordings while also delivering audiophile quality sound to your headphones.

I have the original One from Apogee and it’s a great product. It’s compact, light and records high-quality audio.

Jackson unveils 2013 guitar line-up

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Chris Broderick Pro Series Soloist 6 and 7

When Chris Broderick joined a revitalized Megadeth in 2008, fans were awestruck by his chops. Jackson now honors this metal stalwart with the Chris Broderick Pro Series Soloist, in six-string and seven-string models.

Dave Mustaine unveils new double-neck guitar

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Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine was at NAMM today to unveil his new Dean double-neck guitar. The guitar was a one-off that Dean built for Dave last year for the “Big Four” concerts — this year they are putting it in production.

Mustaine said the guitar plays like a motherfucker.

Gretsch guitars celebrates 130 years

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To commemorate Gretsch’s 130th anniversary, the Gretsch Custom Shop introduces the beautiful new U.S. Custom Shop 130th Anniversary Hollow Body guitar.

I bet that sounds nice.

iRig HD

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iRig HD features superior digital audio quality, and offers a premium 24-bit A/D converter for a crystal clear digital signal that’s free from noise and crosstalk. Plus, its ultra-low-draw power-consumption circuitry eliminates the need for batteries – it’s powered by your mobile device or computer. An onboard gain control allows you to dial in the perfect signal level for your instrument and apps, and a multicolor LED lets you know what’s going on with your interface and signal.

IK Multimedia is taking the Apogee Jam approach. A much better idea in my opinion.

Review: Jackson 7-string Soloist

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I’ve spent the last month or so with the Jackson 7-string Soloist — my first 7-string guitar. I must admit to being a bit nervous about picking up a 7-string for the first time, but this guitar lived up to everything I’ve come to expect from Jackson. […]

Best 2012 ads featuring music making

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The seven finalists creatively incorporate or feature musical instruments and music-making. The finalists’ ads feature everything from custom guitars and a car rigged to play musical notes to a human-body-powered one-man band. […]

Toontrack Amps EZmix Pack

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EZmix is a very easy plugin to use and I’m looking forward to giving the Amps Pack a try.

Zildjian Vault for BFD

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Zildjian Digital Vault features 34 classic crashes, splashes, rides, chinas and hihats hand-selected by Zildjian’s master cymbal tester Paul Francis. Recorded in intricate detail by sampling guru John Emrich, the sounds are captured with crisp direct mics and lush stereo overhead and room mic sets. Each cymbal is recorded at multiple velocities while being struck by sticks, brushes and mallets.

Great stuff.

Scarbee Rickenbacker Bass

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Scarbee Rickenbacker Bass captures the unmistakable sound of a Rickenbacker 4003 for the first time in software. Delivering meaty, low end thunder and the crisp, defined midrange that has shaped rock and pop history, Rickenbacker BASS is the first software instrument to be officially approved by Rickenbacker.

Sounds good.

Fender Select Series 2013

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Fender Select series guitars and basses combine more than six decades of Fender experience and expertise with a wealth of high-end features and elegant design options for discerning musicians everywhere.

I must have one of the Strats.

Letter from David Bowie in 1970

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In November of 1970, a month after signing a five-year publishing deal with Chrys­alis Music, 24-year-old David Bowie wrote the following letter to Bob Grace, the man who signed him, and briefly filled him in on his life so far.