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Playing with stability and style is now possible, thanks to Ultimate Support’s newest baby, the APEX AX-48 Keyboard Stand.

The Ultimate Support APEX AX-48 was just released by Ultimate Support, adding to their APEX line of keyboard accessories that boast of the streamlined functionality to the classic column-style keyboard stand design. This youngest APEX has piano hinges that flip up, providing more room for its tri-bar arms during transport. Not only that, it also has cable channels that will keep your keyboard cords neatly tucked away during use. With that alone, you know that this baby means business.

Unlike typical keyboard stands, the APEX AX-48 Pro gets rid of the ugly wires and cords during performance. And since the AX-48 can support two keyboards at once and has features that makes set up a breeze, you are not only guaranteed of style, you are also assured that you have made a practical choice. The APEX-AX 48 Pro will give you and your keyboard both a rugged and a reliable look, all ready for your spotlight moment.

The Ax-48 Pro is patterned after its older brother, the AX-90. But its sleek and fresh look readily brings out the star in every performer. Its sleek and fresh design will surely bring the star in every performer. This new addition to the APEX family has maintained the quality and the aesthetics but with an updated column design features.

If you are familiar with the APEX keyboard stands, you will be delighted to see a few familiar essentials in the AX-48 Pro – the same style of a standard column type keyboard stand is maintained as well as the same tri-bar arms system and its adjustable height. It still ha the same support and flexibility as well.

But perhaps what makes the APEX AX-48 Pro the favorite among all other keyboard stands is that, it is very easy to set up and is very easy to tear down. You can easily break it down into a single, slim piece making it very easy to carry from one gig to another. It does not even require a huge amount of space because its hollow column readily becomes its own carrying case. There will be no legs or any parts that dangling around during transport. Its legs will stay connected and slide in and out of the base while thee arms that support the keyboard are kept at the top of the column.

The Ultimate Support APEX AX-48 Pro Keyboard Stand represents more than two decades of research and development. So why trust your precious instruments for something less? Get the Ultimate Support APEX AX-48 Pro Keyboard Stand and see the difference today!

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Audix has recently unveiled the latest highly accurate stand-mount condenser microphone great for test and measurement applications. The Audix TM1 Test and Measurement Microphone will surely redefine the way we see stand-mount condenser microphones.

So what’s so special about the Audix TM1.

The Audix TM1 test and measurement condenser microphone from Audix is known for its linearity, accurate response and consistency. Aside from that, it is very easy to use and is very budget friendly as compared to other condenser mics in the market of the same quality. This new test and measurement condenser microphone from Audix is designed to capture acoustic measurements needed for room analysis in software programs, or for real-time analyzers, or for any other sound-control devices and endeavors.

The TM1 condenser mic is a 6mm pre-polarized condenser microphone that has an omni-directional polar pattern. It also has an extremely flat frequency range, from 20Hz 25Hz, which makes it the excellent mic for sound engineers, sound companies, and even for recording enthusiasts. It looks neat and nice in a four-stage brass body and capsule housing in an elegant nickel plate finish. With the TM1 condenser mic, accidental falls and bumps will be harmless, thanks to its shock absorbent O-rings and heavy duty snap fit mic clip.

The TM1 condenser mic is an omni-directional microphone, which means that its response is generally a perfect sphere and is three dimensional, picking up sound from all directions evenly. Doing that is virtually impossible for any other regular stand-mount microphones. Thanks to the uniquely slim body of the TM1, it allows even the highest of frequencies to be heard without impediments. And because it is omni-directional, it almost never adds to the original sound it captures, and for that, the Audix TM1 Test and Measurement Microphone is known as the “purest” microphone in the market today.

Being an omni microphone is perhaps the greatest feature of the TM1. Because it picks up sound practically from all directions evenly, what you get is nothing but sound in its rawest form. Therefore, the TM1 without a doubt is the perfect choice for symphonic music recording. These highly accurate pick up characteristics are exactly the reason why the TM1 is the best stand-mount condenser microphone for pro recording both for studio and live performance.

Who would believe that for such an affordable price you will get all these amazing features and more it also includes an innovative acoustic foam windscreen that threads seamlessly into the microphone housing for secure and stable operation and a shockmount adapter. No other stand mount condenser microphones can get better than that! So go and get the Audix TM1 Test and Measurement Microphone today! The Gigasonic.com music store offers free shipping on the Audix TM1, check it out.

Although small in size, the MicroBook is huge when it comes to audio quality. The MicroBook is a USB-powered audio interface that makes studio-grade performance possible at a size of your pocket. Despite being small, about the size of a regular pocket, the MicroBook can turn your Mac or PC into a personal 4×2 recording studio all complete with the needed audio I/O and mixing features for professional recording.

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The MicroBook lets you have a complete personal recording set up whether on a Mac or on a PC. It has four simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, a keyboard, or any other stereo line-level device. Its mic preamp produces nothing but the most neutral and most pristine sound possible, thanks to its condenser mics powered by a 20dB pad and a 48V phantom power. Not only that, the MicroBook also offers flexibility you can choose among a programmable analog, a digital, and headphone outputs.

Because the MicroBook is small, its mic input ins a balanced ¼-inch jack. If in case you would like to use a mic cable with an XLR plug, there is no need to worry because the MicroBook comes with a XLR-to-1/4-inch adapter. Its Precision Digital Trim allows you to control analog trim on all analog units digitally. This only means one thing you get to enjoy both worlds: the excellent signal quality of analog audio circuitry and the fine-tune precision of digital control. Plus, you get to save and recall the trim settings on your computer.

But the main feature of the MicroBook is its unparalleled audio quality. Its accurate audio quality is a perfect fit to the demands of any professional recording set up. And since the MicroBook is part of the royal family who brought FireWire, USB and PCI audio interfaces in the market, you can be confident that it is a product of decades of great engineering expertise.

Most of the audio interface brands that we see in the market today (even the expensive ones) usually cut corners with unbalanced analog inputs and outputs. Even the expensive ones compromise overall audio performance, making it fall below a balanced circuit. But the MicroBook has well balanced inputs and outputs that ensure only the best protection possible against RF interference, AC hum, and other noise-creating environmental factors.

The guitar input of the MicroBook provides nothing but the appropriate impedance loads for guitars, letting you play through guitar-processing plug-ins in a host software knowing that you will get a natural feel and response. MicroBook’s “mini” eight-inch analog input can be connected to an iPod or any other stereo-level signal. This lets you mix an audio input with other inputs and route such inputs to any output device.

With the birth of the MicroBook, you can now have quality I/O recording, personal audio tracking, laptop-based DJing, among many other applications, on-the-go.

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The latest mobile recording device from Blue Microphone promises to redefine mobile recording with its new capabilities and unmatched portable sound.

Blue Microphone recently unveiled the newest additional to their line of professional quality microphones, the Blue Mikey. This new microphone and recording device lets you record practically anything; anywhere, anytime.

This new iPod recording device from Blue is so powerful, you can record lectures, voice notes, live music, interviews and so much more without the bulk of typical voice recorders. Aside from that, this new device can also capture every sound, even with audio quality impossible for hand held recorders of the past.

The exceptional recording prowess of the Mikey from Blue Microphone is not that much of a surprise. This is because Blue already has years and years of experience up its sleeve in designing and engineering award-winning studio mics. This fresh from the over recording device features Blue Microphone’s superior quality stereo condenser capsules, a 3-position user selectable settings, and a built-in speaker for playback. Aside from that, the Mikey can also be fine-tuned without ruining audio fidelity. Ensuring that you get as much sound possible, the Mikey’s head can rotate up to 180 degrees, giving you nothing but maximum flexibility and usability. That means that you can position the Mikey recording device practically anywhere, towards the sound sources in different directions.

Like its older brother, Mikey also has two custom-tuned Blue capsules that allow professional quality stereo recording capabilities. Its improved acoustic circuit allows for higher quality recordings of high-volume situations, such as concerts. Aside from its sleek new design, the new Mikey also has a 3.5 mm input line for direct recording of other sound sources such as a guitar or a mixer. It also has a USB pass-through connection that lets you charge and sync at the same time!

Simply plug the Mikey into the dock port of your iPhone, iPod, or iPod touch, and you get a high quality recording instantly ideal for musicians and concert goers alike. To complete the mobile audio experience, Blue has recently confirmed that Blue FiRe, a free, high-fidelity field recording app for iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch is now available at the App Store. Blue FiRe is the product of Audiofile Engineering’s and Blue’s efforts, giving you a complete, high-quality mobile recording experience with the Mikey.

Now with this new recording device from Blue, recording your world has never been easier. why settle for less? Go and get the Mikey from Blue Microphone, today!

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The industry is about to feel the innovative prowess of Korg with its new compact Korg MIDI devices, particularly designed for music makers on-the-go!

Korg unveils its new series of MIDI controllers, the answer to every artist’s the nanoSeries devices. These MIDI series features three compact products the nanoKEY, the nanoPAD, and the nanoKONTROL.

Expected to be tough, the nanoKEY is no ordinary keyboard it is a 25-note, velocity-sensitive model. Aside from being very handy in recording chords and melodies, the nanoKEY can also be used to send MIDI data, further expanding its power. It boasts of an Octave Shift feature, giving you instant access to the entire MIDI note range. It also has pitch and modulation buttons, so every performance will have that natural controller expression, despite its size.

The Korg nanoKEY is also very small. In fact, you can put it right in front of your laptop, your recording station, on a recording console, or wherever you need a versatile control over your virtual instrument or DJ software. But although it is small, the nanoKEY has a gives you a handful of features when it comes to functionality without cutting corners that could affect its convenient operation.

The nanoPAD, on the other hand, has 12 highly-sensitive trigger pads complete with and X/Y pad, which makes it great for laptop DJs as well as for drum programming its roll and flam functions give a unique interface that projects realistic drum programming. It is USB powered, and is also capable of sending both notes and MIDI control data.

The nanoPAD also has a Chord Trigger function that lets you enter chords onto a single pad, which helps you to make the most of the work surface as you create. The pad also makes a great interface for soloing or muting tracks because it can transmit control change messages. You can turn objects on and off, or trigger clips during your live performances.

Finally, Korg finishes the deal with nanoKONTROL. It has 9 faders, 9 knobs,18 switches, and a full transport section giving you full control. That is why the nanoKONTROL is a great DAW and plug-in control; and with its input mode, laying down your next groove will not be a headache.

The nanoKONTROL has 4 programmable scenes, and each of them lets you set the controller the way you want it. That means you can send 168 different MIDI Control Change messages and MIDI notes using these switches. It has 6 transport buttons, and each can either send MIDI Control Change messages or MMC messages to control functions such as start, stop, loop, or record.

With the new Korg MIDI bundle, you can now have full control over the quality of music that you make. And the best part is, you get all three at the price of one. So what are you waiting for? Get the Korg MIDI Bundle, today!

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Making an entry into the music industry could be a tough nut to crack. You could be belittled by the prices of the extremely expensive branded gadgets. Equipments like the Marshall MXL V67G Condenser Microphone are thankfully much more affordable. Read more…

Roland recently fathered the youngest among its infamous array of handy equipments the new Roland CD2i SD/CD Portable Recorder.

The Roland CD2i is a portable CD/SD Card recorder first, letting you burn finished CD’s without the help of any computer. Its built-in high quality stereo condenser microphones enable the CD2i to capture audio during live performances. Read more…

The durable and compatible structure of the Native Instruments’ audio interface delivers outstanding performance. The Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1 USB 2.0 audio and MIDI interface, has been introduced to fulfill the requirements of musicians on the move. Read more…

The professional audio technician would be remiss if the Steinberg Wavelab 6 was missing from the editing suite. This is an industry-competent audio editing, CD burning, special effects manipulation audio software designed for a quality music creation. Mastering software is now fully available with these important features:

• one solution for mastering

• high res stereo

• multichannel audio editing

• audio restoration

• sample design

• complete CD and DVD creation feature

• New Spectrum Editor

• integrated outboard effect processors

• hardware remote controllers

• Loudness corrective SmartBypass System

• DIRAC time stretch technology

• Pitch shift technology

• Sample accurate audio editor

Click here for more information, as well as special financing deals. Read more…

For any performer, nothing is more annoying than being there onstage all ready and hyped up to play and then getting nothing but loud shrieks of feedback from your microphone. Well Blue’s Encore series of microphones is about to change the way microphones perform, on and off stage.

Take a look a the new mic from Blue, the Blue Encore 100. Read more…