Roland’s FR-4x and FR-4xb V-Accordions provide a full selection of traditional accordion sounds from around the globe, 163 orchestra sounds, three drum sets, and 32 organs, plus four expansion slots to load additional tone libraries. Chorus, reverb, and rotary effects are built in. Compact and lightweight, they feature pressure-sensing bellows, built-in speakers, and USB song playback. Line out jacks allow direct connection to a PA or recorder, while a headphone jack allows quiet practice. Both models are equipped with 120 left-hand buttons. FR-4x (pictured) has 37 right hand keys, while FR-4xb has 92 right hand buttons. Both models can be powered with the included AC adapter or 10 AA batteries.
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The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact
This book is a blueprint for earning a steady income as a music teacher. A comprehensive resource for music students, aspiring studio owners, career instructors, and more, The Savvy Music Teacher covers topics like: how to build a thriving studio with a transformative curriculum; multiple income/impact streams; innovation strategies for every aspect of business and art; powerhouse marketing; time management skills; as well as financial literacy and independence.
The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact, by David Cutler, Oxford University Press, www.oup.com.
Cloudlifter
Rediscover your mic locker! Cloudlifter unleashes your microphone’s true potential by adding up to +25dB of ultra-clean gain, loading the mic with the proper impedance, and improving the overall sound quality with an elegant gain stage prior to the preamp, while drastically reducing noise. The Cloudlifter’s patented circuit is ideal for dynamic, tube, wireless, headset, and ribbon mics. Powered by phantom power from your microphone input device, the Cloudlifter does not pass phantom to the mic, making it a great solution for passive ribbons. Cloudlifters are available in one-, two-, and four-channel configurations. Additionally, the pictured the CL-Z adds continuously variable input impedance (150-15kohm), and a variable HPF, giving you total control over the microphone’s tone and character.
Unity Audio Rock MKIIs and Super Rocks
MKIIs and Super Rocks are two active monitors for critical near field listening that are trusted by some of the world’s best artists. Musicians, producers, and engineers use Rocks as the new studio reference. Fifty percent of the world’s top 10 selling albums in 2015 used Unity Audio Monitors to craft their sound. Sealed enclosures provide tonal accuracy and balance with low coloration. Ribbon drivers have an unusually even HF characteristic that is smooth and clean, providing great accuracy and detailed imaging. With custom amps designed by Esoteric Audio Research these monitors translate well and will give you a reference monitor you can trust. Check the websites for more details.
The Musician Says: Quotes, Quips, and Words of Wisdom
This collection of quotes from an eclectic group of revered musicians spanning centuries, genres, and continents, reminds us that the creative process bridges time and place, and that music is a universal language. Covering everything from the songwriting process to the excitement of a live performance, each pair of pages shows similar (or differing) opinions on various musical subjects. For example, Ani DiFranco of Local 1000 (Nongeographic) says, “You’ve got to ignore the facts to tell the truth,” while Paul Simon of Local 802 (New York City) says, “It’s very helpful to start with something that’s true. If you start with something false, you’re always covering your tracks.”
The Musician Says: Quote, Quips, and Words of Wisdom, compiled and edited by Benedetta LoBalbo, Princeton Architectural Press, www.papress.com
Crash Course in Scales
An indispensable theory workbook for intermediate-level students, Crash Course in Scales will show you all you need to know about scales. It covers major scales; natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales; pentatonic scales; Gregorian modes, scales common to jazz and popular music; and synthetic scales (chromatic, whole tone, etc.). Concepts are explained in easy-to-understand language and performance excerpts. Written exercises and answer keys test your knowledge.
Crash Course in Scales, by Brent Edstrom, Hal Leonard Corporation, www.halleonard.com.
Polka Heartland: Why the Midwest Loves to Polka
Polka radio host and music historian Richard March unveils the fascinating history of polka in mid-America, from polka’s origins as a European fad to the modern polka scene, he explores the heart of Midwestern polka culture. The book’s descriptions and photos take you into Wisconsin wedding receptions, crowded festival dance tents, and off-the-grid Mexican dances. You will learn about the music, instruments, and musicians who have been pivotal to the genre’s popularity.
Polka Heartland: Why the Midwest Loves to Polka, by Dick Blau, Wisconsin Historical Society, www.wisconsinhistory.org.
2015 Greatest Rock & Pop Hits for Piano
Containing 21 of 2015’s most memorable songs with piano accompaniment, 2015 Greatest Rock & Pop Hits for Piano has vocal melodies, lyrics, and guitar chord diagrams. Included are: “All About that Bass”; “Compass”; “Cool Kids”; “Doin’ What She Likes”; “I See Fire”; “Let It Go”: and 15 more. Also available, 2015 Rock Charts Rock & Pop Hits for Guitar with guitar TAB arrangements for 19 hits that include the above songs, plus 11 others.
2015 Greatest Rock & Pop Hits for Piano and 2015 Rock Charts Rock and Pop Hits for Guitar, Alfred Music, www.alfred.com.
The Drawmer MC3.1 Monitor Controller
The Drawmer MC3.1 monitor controller includes upgraded features like 24/192 digital input, mono sub feed that can tap any of three monitor pairs with its own on/off, extensive assignable cue system, upgraded talkback system with external mic input and foot switch, “mix check” facility, and monitor level “preset” that assures playback at a specific user-defined level at any time. Priced under $1,000, the unit’s digital input, two stereo XLR analog inputs, stereo RCA, and 1/8-inch jack for iPods are all controllable from the front with separate volume control, and main mix and cue mix can separately select any combination. Three separate loudspeaker outputs are also selectable in any combination, as is the separate subwoofer output.
Apogee MiC 96k USB Mike
With the Apogee MiC 96k USB mike you can easily record vocals and acoustic instruments on a Mac or Windows computer from anywhere. It features a wide dynamic range, preamp, and A/D converter for distortion-free, true tone recordings. The PureDIGITAL USB connection provides pristine sound quality for up to 96kHz, 24-bit analog to digital recordings. The mike is simple to set up and use and its control knob allows easy input level adjustment. Constructed in the USA of sturdy metal, it comes with a USB cable, desktop stand, and microphone stand adapter.