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Vexter Double Rock

One + One = Four

Vexter-double-rockWhen musician J.Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) requested two Box of Rock pedals in one box with two stomp switches, Zvex knew he was on to something. They’ve taken his idea and made it even better. With the Vexter Double Rock you can adjust the sub frequencies (like distortion) and you can convert either channel into a Zvex Super Hard-On with a master volume. So it can be configured as two Zvex Distortrons cascaded, two Super Hard-Ons cascaded, or a Box of Rock with a boost, or a Super Hard-On going into a Box of Rock.
www.zvex.com

Roland JUNO-DS Synthesizer

Super Synth

Roland-Juno-D5The Roland JUNO-DS synthesizer is a powerful tool for both performance and recording. It features improved pianos, additional organ sounds, waveform expansion capability, Phrase Pads, new vocal effects, and more. Along with a 61-key model, the JUNO-DS is available in a weighted-action, 88-key version. Lightweight and mobile, the versatile instrument operates on AC or battery power. The JUNO-DS supports internal waveform expansion via USB for unlimited tonal range. More than 1,000 EXP sounds are available for free download. Eight Phrase Pads on the front panel allow players to supplement live performances with samples stored on USB memory.  The mic input is ideal for solo performers and singer songwriters. With the onboard eight-track pattern sequencer, users can easily capture their ideas for songs and beats, plus the integrated USB audio/MIDI interface provides easy mobile or studio use.
www.rolandus.com

Electro-Harmonix KEY9 Piano Machine

Piano in a Box

Electro-Harmonix-Key-9-Piano-MachineThe Electro-Harmonix KEY9 Piano Machine emulates classic Wurlitzer and Rhodes sounds, as well as organ, vibraphone, marimba, steel drums, a Dytronics-style rackmount chorus, and more, via a nine-position switch. The Keys knob adjusts the volume of the preset while Dry controls the volume of the untreated instrument level at the Keys Output jack. You can mix the sound of your original instrument with the electric piano to create lush layers or mute it entirely. CTRL1 and CTRL2 provide adjustment of key parameters that help define each instrument’s signature sound. Its many presets include adjustable modulation such as tremolo, phaser, and chorus. KEY9 comes standard with 9.6-volt/DC200mA AC adaptor
www.ehx.com

Gypsy Jazz Guitar Volume 1: A Tribute to Gypsy Jazz

BR Gypsy Jazz GuitarGypsy jazz is a unique style of music originating from Europe with influences from Hungarian Czardas, French musette waltzes, Spanish Flamenco, and the music of the Sinti (Romani), where the genre originated. Gypsy Jazz Guitar Volume 1 presents the best examples of performances past and present and showcases the typical aspects of rhythm and lead guitar in gypsy jazz. It includes techniques, practice transcriptions, and songs by renowned gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, who made the style popular throughout the world with his groundbreaking techniques. An included CD contains performances of the music in the book.

Gypsy Jazz Guitar Volume 1: A Tribute to Gypsy Jazz, Introduction Into the Style of Jazz-Manouche,
by Bertino Rodmann, www.alfredmusic.com.

One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band

BR-One-Way-OutUntil now, the real story of the Allman Brothers Band, written with the band’s participation, has never been told. The book’s author, journalist Alan Paul, has been covering the Allman Brothers for more than 25 years. One Way Out chronicles the journey of the band from its formation in 1969 until today, and provides musical and cultural insights and riveting road stories of personality conflicts, betrayals, murder allegations, exonerations, tragic deaths, and more. Plus, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative insights that went into the band’s classic albums.

One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band,
by Alan Paul, www.stmartins.com.

Casio’s Celviano Grand Hybrid GP-500BP and GP-300 digital pianos

Grand Feel and Sound

Casio-GP-500BP_PCasio’s Celviano Grand Hybrid GP-500BP and GP-300 digital pianos combine the latest electronic music technology with the traditional sound and feel of acoustic grand pianos. AiR Grand Sound Source recreates all the multi-faceted sounds of an acoustic piano, including sympathetic string resonance, damper resonance, key-off response, and mechanical sound. Plus the Grand Hybrids recreate three legendary grand pianos: the Berlin Grand, the Hamburg Grand, and the Vienna Grand. Several preset configurations of these pianos are included, along with other essential instruments. A multi-channel amplification system creates the immersive sound field of a nine-foot concert grand, while headphone mode produces an ideal stereo image while practicing quietly.
www.casiomusicgear.com

Rolling Stones Gear: All the Stones’ Instruments from Stage to Studio

BR-Rolling-Stones-GearRolling Stones Gear tells the story of the band through the instruments they used. It covers every tour and studio session from The Rolling Stones inception in 1962 through today. This large, 672-page volume, containing hundreds of rare and never before published images is written by a respected expert on vintage guitars and the foremost authority on the equipment used by The Rolling Stones. It took co-author Andy Babiuk nine years to finish the book, which documents every song recorded by the band, including demos and outtakes.

Rolling Stones Gear: All the Stones’ Instruments from Stage to Studio, by Andy Babiuk and Greg Prevost, www.backbeatbooks.com.

Godlyke’s Pivot-All

Pragmatic Plugs

Godlyke’s-Pivot-AllGodlyke’s Pivot-All plugs and cables are set to revolutionize your ability to connect, even in the tightest places. This line of plugs and cables feature a quarter-inch shaft that can rotate over a 180-degree arc for effortless connectivity on crowded pedalboards, complicated rack systems, and awkward instrument and amplifier jacks. Pivot-All plugs reduce the chance of a short-circuit by moving the cable’s stress-point away from the solder connection. Pivot-All plugs feature gold-plated audio connections for transparent transmission of audio signals. They are sold individually or prewired with high-quality Mogami cabling and silver solder.
www.godlyke.com

Playing for Singers: The Mike Greensill Method

BR-Playing-for-SingersAuthor Mike Greensill, a member of Local 6 (San Francisco, CA), provides a practical guide to the art of vocal accompaniment for jazz or cabaret pianists. Topics covered include: arranging, chart writing, rehearsal techniques, duo/trio accompaniment, “out of tempo” accompaniment, and the accompanist as music director. This book also contains numerous musical examples.

Playing for Singers: The Mike Greensill Method, Art of Accompaniment for the Jazz or Cabaret Piano Player, by Mike Greensill, www.shermusic.com.

SLG200 Silent Guitars

SLG200 Silent Guitars

SLG200 Silent GuitarsYamaha’s innovative SLG200 Silent Guitars provide professional sound and feel that is perfect for travel, stage, and studio. The state-of-the-art design includes a satin mahogany neck profile, rosewood/maple top bouts, easy-access control panel, onboard tuner, and six-crystal under-saddle piezo pickup that can be blended with modeled SRT sounds with onboard reverb and chorus effects for just the right tone. The SLG200’s top bout can be removed, allowing the instrument to neatly collapse into a slim and sturdy gig bag. The Silent Guitars are available in steel or nylon versions and in three different colors.

www.usa.yamaha.com