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Monday April 23, 2018. 09:44 PM
Anthony Farrell sings and plays keyboards with the Austin, TX trio Greyhounds, holding court behind a vintage Roland Juno-106 and a Fender Rhodes. The band's latest album Cheyenne Valley Drive was recorded at famed Sam Philips Recording Services in Memphis, TN. For these...
Friday April 20, 2018. 10:43 PM
Toontrack announces the release of the Eighties Pop EZkeys MIDIpack. This marks the fortieth EZkeys title in Toontrack’s ever-growing collection of MIDI content for EZkeys.About the Eighties Pop EZkeys MIDI packThe eighties is more than a decade – it’s the soundtrack...
Avicii, the Swedish DJ, producer and artist known for hits like 'Wake Me Up' and 'Hey Brother,' was found dead in Oman today, according to a statement from his publicist.'It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,' his...
For those of us who came to electronic music by way of the acoustic piano, finding an approachable MIDI controller can be a daunting task. There are numerous weighted, 88-note controllers on the market, but most are aimed either at the beginner digital piano market, or at...
Singer and pianist Kandace Springs offers her fans a taste of her forthcoming sophomore album due out later this year with the release of her Black Orchid EP, featuring three brand new tracks produced by Karriem Riggins that are available to stream or download today. Kandace ...
Learn Jens Johansson's synth solosContinuing our study of Jens Johansson’s work, I got a chance to talk with him about his gear and his approach to crafting his famous lead-synth tones. Due to “old age” and the difficulties of touring with gear these days, he has...
Thursday April 19, 2018. 06:12 PM
Legendary 808 Drum Machine Inspires New PUMA Sneaker Style Los Angeles, CA — Roland Corporation has teamed up with the global sports brand PUMA to unveil a new TR-808 inspired sneaker, the PUMA RS-0 Roland. The partnership brings into focus Roland’s iconic TR-808 drum...
Leave it to keyboard wizard Cory Henry to slip a slinky Moog solo onto the end of a funkified pop tune. His playing always surprises - that's why we're picking this live version of his new single 'Trade It All' as our THURSDAY TRACK PICK this week.Stay-tuned for an exclusive ...
Los Angeles, CA — Roland announces the availability of the R-07 High-Resolution Audio Recorder, a convenient handheld recording device for musicians, journalists, students, and anyone who needs to capture sound on the go. The R-07 features multiple high-quality recording...
Hollywood, CA – EastWest/Quantum Leap has just added another product perfect for epic film/TV/game soundtracks to their virtual instrument catalog: VOICES OF THE EMPIRE, featuring the raw, primal vocals of Uyanga Bold. Produced by Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix, VOICES OF...
Wednesday April 18, 2018. 11:05 PM
Montreal, Canada — April 12, 2018 — Focal has released their new “Listen Professional” headphone model built for music production. The ‘Listen Professional’ headphones are packed with Focal expertise. For six years, the French manufacturer’s design knowledge in ...
M-Audio’s Oxygen 61 is a solid entry-level controller, with an array of useful MIDI controls and features. Its no-nonsense, plug-and-play capability makes it easy to instantly start creating.IN THE BOXThis latest iteration of M-Audio’s Oxygen controller opts for a...
As an organist, I am often in the classic jazz trio setting of organ, guitar, and drums with no bass player, and I’m usually playing chords with just my right hand, since my left (usually in tandem with the foot pedals) is playing bass lines. Even when there is a bass...
Workout with Jordan RudessLet’s face it, scales and arpeggios can be boring. But as an improviser, I use the skills I learn from them to come up with ways to make things interesting, as well as to improve coordination and to build the necessary finger strength it takes to...
Klaus Schulze InterviewAmong fans of electronic music, German synthesist Klaus Schulze has long been considered a pivotal figure. His early work as an original member of Tangerine Dream and Ash Ra Tempel served as a launch pad for an almost 50-year career and counting.Since...
Doug Blackley's Spectrum PianoFor years, musicians and inventors have experimented with fitting acoustic pianos with magnets to augment their capabilities. A carefully placed electromagnet can affect a piano string’s sustain and harmonic properties and give a player...
Tuesday April 17, 2018. 08:34 PM
East Sussex, UK, April 16, 2018 — Dubreq Ltd. announces the U.S. availability of the Stylophone GEN X-1 portable analog synthesizer. As the newest member of the iconic Stylophone family of products, the new GEN X-1 model allows musicians and non-musicians alike to easily...
There have been many times in studio sessions when an artist or producer has asked me to play a percussive part on the Hammond, using words like “choppy,” “bubbly,” or “staccato.” The best way for an organist to serve that kind of sound up is to understand what...
Growing up, I listened to a lot of contemporary keyboard players. What I eventually learned was that everyone had a distinctive style that made their playing instantly recognizable. I realized that this was one of the secrets to becoming a successful solo artist. Your own...
Growing up in Brazil, I listened to a lot of Samba, which is Brazil’s most popular style of music. To illustrate how to play Brazilian Samba properly, let’s take a typical jazz-ish melody and chords, and change them into Samba form. 1. Jazz MelodyEx. 1 is a standard jazz-...
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