Now is the right time to become an American Federation of Musicians member. From ragtime to rap, from the early phonograph to today's digital recordings, the AFM has been there for its members. And now there are more benefits available to AFM members than ever before, including a multi-million dollar pension fund, excellent contract protection, instrument and travelers insurance, work referral programs and access to licensed booking agents to keep you working.
As an AFM member, you are part of a membership of more than 80,000 musicians. Experience has proven that collective activity on behalf of individuals with similar interests is the most effective way to achieve a goal. The AFM can negotiate agreements and administer contracts, procure valuable benefits and achieve legislative goals. A single musician has no such power.
The AFM has a proud history of managing change rather than being victimized by it. We find strength in adversity, and when the going gets tough, we get creative - all on your behalf.
Like the industry, the AFM is also changing and evolving, and its policies and programs will move in new directions dictated by its members. As a member, you will determine these directions through your interest and involvement. Your membership card will be your key to participation in governing your union, keeping it responsive to your needs and enabling it to serve you better. To become a member now, visit www.afm.org/join.
Roland’s Aerophone Pro is the new flagship model in the company’s Aerophone series of digital wind instruments. The stock fingering on Aerophone Pro is the same as an acoustic sax and includes a high-F# key. Presets provide everything from vintage analog synth tones to modern hybrid sounds. Includes headphones jack, Bluetooth MIDI, built-in speaker, battery-powered operation, and onboard editing tools for personalizing sounds.
BandLab Machines’ Link series inexpensive audio interfaces let you easily record into a phone or computer without any hardware installation or set-up. Available in three models: Link Analog single input audio interface; Link Digital single input USB audio interface; and Link Digital Duo double input USB audio interface. The impeccably engineered product features high quality Neutrik Combo Jacks for XLR and instrument input; clear sound thanks to internal battery and custom-made copper braid and aluminum-shielded signal cable. Its design works with a wide variety of digital audio workstations (DAWs), as well as the BandLab App, which allows users to record, collaborate, and share music with more than 1.5 million musicians in 180-plus countries.
Casio’s Cleviano AP-270 digital piano boasts a redesigned cabinet with all controls located on the side panel. The simulated ebony and ivory weighted, scaled, hammer action keyboard provides the feel, depth, and integrity of an acoustic piano. It features 22 tones, including both European and American concert grand piano tones with damper resonance. In addition, AP-270 offers Concert Play with 10 songs, three pedals, plus USB MIDI and two-track recording, all for under $1,500.
