New from Summer NAMM '13: Sabian Xs20 Models

 

Sabian has added new cymbals to its Xs20 line. The dB Control Crash is quick, bright, and quiet. The popular HHX and AAX X-Celerator hi-hat designs are also going to be available. These crisp, accurate hi-hats eliminate air lock with an Air-Wave bottom. Finally, a new 21″ Xs20 medium ride cymbal is being introduced. Xs20 models are crafted from Sabian B20 bronze and are available in natural or brilliant finish.

Sabian Xs20 Cymbals Features:

• Crafted from Sabian B20 bronze
• dB Control Crash is quiet and bright with short sustain
• Hi-hats are crisp and accurate with air-wave bottom
• Medium ride provides stick definition and clean, musical tone

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Søren Andersen and Mika Vandborg showcase the "Harmony Singer" vocal/guitar pedal

Surveys show that up to 75% of guitarists also perform vocal duties, so TC-Helicon has asked two of Denmark's most talented guitarists to road test Harmony Singer - a stompbox which has been specifically designed for guitarists who sing.

Guitar-Controlled Vocal Harmony Harmony Singer is effectively a guitar pedal, but you use it to create backing harmonies for your voice. Going first in your signal chain, Harmony Singer uses the Guitar Thru input to analyze the chords you're playing and create vocal harmonies that are in tune with your key and chord arrangements. It doesn't affect your guitar tone, but it does wonders for spicing up your vocals.

TC Electronic Legacy Reverbs Apart from providing vocal harmonies, Harmony Singer also comes with an Adaptive Tone function (automatic Compression, EQ, Gating, De-essing) and three types of high-quality reverbs for your voice. The latter draw directly on the rich lineage of TC Electronic reverb technology from our legacy products, making Harmony Singer a shining example of TC innovation - now and then.

Real-World Application However, all of the above wouldn't matter if the gear doesn't cut the mustard with working musicians, so we asked our experienced field testers, Søren Andersen and Mika Vandborg (whose names should be familiar to most TC followers), to apply the pedal to their own material for a showcase and they ran with it.  Søren applied Harmony Singer to a relatively small pedal setup, PolyTune and Hall of Fame, while Mika put it in front of his massive pedalboard, which includes Hall of Fame and Flashback X4. Dialing in different harmony options, Søren and Mika also tested the pedal with "difficult" chord changes, and... well, the results are in the videos above. We hope you'll enjoy watching them!

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What's New with Yamaha PSR Keyboards

 Yamaha PSRE343 Keyboard

With a stunning variety of voices and styles, the PSR-E343 opens the door to a world of musical enjoyment. Hone your technique with the onboard lessons, then when you're ready, connect to a portable music player and use the unique Melody Suppressor function to jump in and play right along.

 

Aux line input and Melody Suppressor

Yamaha's unique Melody Suppressor function suppresses the melody line in your favorite songs so that you can play along. Just connect any device with a line output, such as a mobile device, a computer, a mixer, or even another keyboard, to the AUX-in port and hear yourself play along with your favorite artists. You can even use the AUX-in port to simply enjoy playback from your audio device.

"Y.E.S" and "Keys to Success" Lesson Functions

Practice at your individual level with the Yamaha Education Suite lesson functions. Now, the playback of the selected song is continuously adjusted to the tempo of the player's performance. "Keys to Success" allows you to practice preset songs, using more advanced lesson functions. Step by step, you can practice single parts of the selected song. You can even practice playing the correct notes, and the timing of these notes separately.

Connection with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Extend and enhance your keyboard by connecting to your iPhone/iPad/iPod. Add virtual pitch bend, mod wheels and an arpeggiator with Yamaha's Sound Controller app. Record your children's music progress as video and MIDI with My Music Recorder. Requires optional accessory, i-UX1.

Master EQ

You can optmize the overall sound with different EQ settings on the instrument. Tailor the overall output for optimal sound in different listening situations.

Yamaha PSRE243 Keyboard

With a versatile range of sounds and functions, the PSR-E243 is the ideal instrument for aspiring musicians who are just starting out. Featuring unique Ultra Wide Stereo technology for a wide stereo image and great sound, this keyboard also offers onboard lessons that make learning music easy, and more importantly, fun!

"Y.E.S" Lesson Functions

Practice at your individual level with the Yamaha Education Suite lesson functions. Now, the playback of the selected song is continuously adjusted to the tempo of the player's performance.

Connection with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Extend and enhance your keyboard by connecting to your iPhone/iPad/iPod. Add virtual pitch bend, mod wheels and an arpeggiator with Yamaha's Sound Controller app. Record your children's music progress as video and MIDI with My Music Recorder. Requires optional accessory, i-UX1.

Master EQ

You can optmize the overall sound with different EQ settings on the instrument. Tailor the overall output for optimal sound in different listening situations.

Ultra Wide Stereo

Creates a stereo image wider than the speakers using Yamaha's digital signal processing technology.

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Fender Summer Sonic Boom - Up To $100 Off Select Fender Models!

Summer is here and so is the Fender Summer Sonic Boom instant rebate. Save up to $100 instantly on select Fender models from July 1, 2013 to September 2, 2013. Now is the time to get the Fender gear you always wanted. Below is a list of qualifying Fender models:

$100 Instant Rebate on qualifying models of:
✓ Fender Select, American Standard, American Special, American Deluxe,
American Vintage, USA Artist and Road Worn series guitars and basses
✓ Fender Acoustic Custom Shop guitars
✓ Fender Super-Sonic series, Vintage Reissue series and Vibro-King
Custom Amps, Machete
✓ Fender Bassman Pro series heads and cabinets
✓ Passport 500 PRO P.A. system

$50 Instant Rebate on qualifying models of:
✓ Blacktop, Standard, Classic, Deluxe & Artist series guitars and basses
✓ Fender acoustic guitars
✓ Hot Rod Deluxe, Hot Rod DeVille, Blues Junior, Blues Deluxe, Blues
DeVille, Acoustasonic, Custom Vibrolux amps
✓ Rumble 350 combo bass amp and Rumble 350 Head
✓ Passport 300 PRO P.A. system

Getting the rebate is simple. Find the qualifying Fender product on LAMUSIC.CA on-line, the rebate amount will be deducted already from our normal sale price and then add to cart. Act quickly. The rebate is for a limited time only.

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