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.
Casio’s latest Privia PX-S1000 and PX-S3000 portable keyboards introduce a new, sleek, slim, modern design, 42.7% smaller than previous models. The touch panel control surface is easy to use. Enhanced scaled hammer action keyboard and ebony/ivory textured keys provide the feel of an authentic grand piano. A free app allows control via mobile devices and PDF score viewing. Other features include 192-note polyphony, integrated Bluetooth audio, optional battery power, MIDI recorder, and more.
Mackie’s DL series digital wireless mixers—DL16S (16-channel) and DL32S (32-channel)—deliver affordable performance and control in a sturdy stagebox. Both are ready right out of the box with built-in Wi-Fi networking and multi-platform support through the Master Fader control app. Onyx+ mic preamps, fully-loaded DSP on each input and output, plus 4FX processors deliver the mixing power users need.
Priced at under $25, Vibes high fidelity reusable earplugs are designed to provide the sound quality required by professionals. By lowering the volume of all sounds (bass to treble) equally, they avoid distorted sounds heard when using traditional foam earplugs. You’ll hear the music clearly, just at lower decibels through specially designed sound tubes and acoustic filters.
Antelope’s new Edge family of three large-diaphragm condenser microphones delivers the classic sound of some of the most sought-after vintage mics as both native plug-ins and as FPGA FX running on Antelope’s audio interfaces. Edge Solo, connecting via regular mono XLR cable, houses a single capsule with a fixed cardioid pattern. Edge Duo is a dual-membrane capsule with independent outputs that allows individual processing of signals from each membrane. Edge Quatro is a stereo/surround mic with two dual-membrane capsules and a rotating head to deliver four channels of independent processing.
The Electro-Harmonix Flatiron Fuzz classic op-amp fuzz/distortion unit is the result of late ’70s style circuitry that delivers symmetrical hard clipping. The versatile and pedalboard-friendly Flatiron features volume (output level), drive (adjusts sustain/distortion), and filter (low pass with movable cut-off frequency) controls. Dial-in the amount of high-end you prefer, from dark to raunchy. Decorated with the landmark New York building located just down the road from EHX headquarters, Flatiron is housed in a sturdy die-cast chassis. It features true bypass switching and nine-volt battery, and accepts an optional power supply.
Simmons D25 25-watt electronic drum amplifier provides an ultra-portable drum sound system. Eight-inch woofer and two-inch tweeter deliver clean, undistorted sound across the 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range. Slanted cabinet design directs sound toward the player. In addition to quarter-inch main drum input with volume, DA25 provides a TRS stereo auxiliary input to allow practice to music from an external source. Specially dimpled volume and EQ knobs let drummers easily make adjustments with their sticks.
The Gigboard guitar FX processor from HeadRush delivers versatile, realistic, and responsive amplifier, cabinet, microphone, and FX models, from a
The GrooveTech Drum Multi-Tool provides 14 tools in one unit. Conveniently folded into the case are professional quality drum key, four and five-inch metric wrenches, slotted and Phillips screwdrivers, and a stainless steel ruler. All are made to precision tolerances using a heat treated S2 alloy. No more fumbling around for loose tools. Multi-Tool does it all!
The Other World Computing Drive Dock will enhance your creative flow by providing an easy solution for accessing bare SATA drives, hot swap, and reading multiple drives simultaneously, or booting from bare drives. Compatible with PCs and Macs, it provides two drive bays for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drives and SSDs and USB-C connectivity at speeds up to 98 MB/second. Drive Dock delivers speed and convenience to audio (or video) content pros who work with multiple bare drives on big projects.
The TRX Cymbal Company’s ICE series cymbals feature a micro-lathed surface, medium-heavy weight, and a highly-polished “diamond” finish resulting in clean, bright, sparkling tone. The handcrafted Turkish cymbals offer the power and projection that modern music demands, yet are highly musical. They come in rides, hi-hats, crashes, splashes, Chinas, and lightning effects models.
