Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Sequential have introduced the Take 5®, an all-new, compact and portable five-voice VCO/VCF-based poly synth designed with both synth newcomers and space-conscious pros in mind. A full-featured subtractive synthesizer, the Take 5 sports two VCOs and a sub oscillator per voice, a classic 4-pole, resonant analog … Continue reading Sequential Introduces Take 5 Compact 5-Voice Poly Synth
Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Following their largest feature expansion to date, social music creation app BandLab is releasing a new sound pack by Platinum producer Lex Luger, who has produced tracks for Jay Z, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, and more. The new hip hop mix features Constructor kits, 808, keys, pads, … Continue reading Platinum hip-hop producer Lex Luger releases sound pack via BandLab Sounds
Modern Drummer Magazine Modern Drummer joins the world in mourning the passing of legendary Rolling Stone drummer Charlie Watts. A statement came in saying, “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital today surrounded by his family.” The Modern Drummer … Continue reading Legendary Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dies at 80
Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News The celebration continues as Ear Trumpet Labs completes their 10,000th mic the month of their 10 year anniversary. To commemorate the occasion they have released a limited edition silver Louise, a nod to the 10 year anniversary gift of tin, special 10 year t-shirts and merch, as … Continue reading 10,000th Mic + 10 Years of Ear Trumpet Labs
Modern Drummer Magazine Queen drummer and founding member Roger Taylor debuted a music video for his upcoming album’s lead single, “We’re All Just Trying To Get By,” a heartfelt tune featuring KT Tunstall. Said Taylor: “I’ve had a bit of a creative spurt and suddenly found myself with an album, which was lovely. It was … Continue reading Queen’s Roger Taylor Releasing Solo Album ‘Outsider’ 10/1; Shares “We’re All Just Trying To Get By” ft. KT Tunstall
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Skoove has made playing in acoustic mode an exceptional experience, however you can still get even more out of your piano lessons! Plug your keyboard into the iPhone or iPad and watch your Skoove experience improve in the following ways! (For more information on how to connect … Continue reading How Plugging your Keyboard into the iPhone/iPad will Help You Learn Faster
Modern Drummer Magazine This week on the Modern Drummer Podcast, Nashville studio drummer, engineer, and producer Shannon Forrest joins Billy Amendola to talk about his years touring with Toto, his early days with Faith Hill and Tim McGraw and his road says with the Dukes of September in 2012. (Featuring Boz Scaggs, Donald Fagan & … Continue reading Episode 47: Billy Amendola with Shannon Forrest.
Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesiser manufacturer, has just announced their 2021 summer promotion and it’s a big one. Whether it’s synth captains looking to expand their sonic arsenal, a producer seeking the pinnacle in modern synthesiser technology or a novice looking to dive into the … Continue reading Modal Electronics’ Exclusive Summer Promotion
Drummer’s Review When it comes to our hearing, we musicians can’t be too careful in protecting ourselves against the onslaught of loud noise every time we play. Whether it’s solo practice sessions, band rehearsals or gigs, we’re regularly exposed to high decibels of frequencies that can be particularly harmful, and as a sufferer of constant … Continue reading Minuendo Lossless Earplugs – Drummer’s Review Xtra
Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Tone deafness is exceedingly rare. The only reason you might think that you are tone deaf, meaning you can’t hear the difference between tones, is because you have never been taught how to hear pitches properly. At some point, somebody taught you how to recognize colors and … Continue reading Have you ever wondered if you are tone deaf?
