Speaker giant Alesis recently debuted the Alesis M1 Active 520 USB Studio Monitors. Particularly designed for professional studio use, this pair will blow your ears away.

With an active studio interface, the Alesis M1 Active 520 is a team  composed of two active, bi-amplified, two-way reference speakers that can give you a faithful audio range from 20kHz down to a mere 56kHz, covering nearly all frequencies audible to human ears. On top of its USB playback ability, this pair also comes with two TRS-balanced quarter-of-an-inch inputs that transforms them into a computer audio interface in seconds.

Despite its new design, these studio monitors are very affordable for its features – it is a high precision, active reference pair of monitors complete with Bass Density control and EQ. It offers incredible sound definition and an accurate flat frequency response from the high precision drivers, thanks to its professionally made crossover. The cabinet as well as its drivers has also been redesigned for a bolder look and an even greater sonic clarity.

The front baffle of the M1 Active is an inch think, which means that it can effectively minimize speaker resonance. At the same time, its visually impressive acoustic waveguide disperses high frequency sound across your control room.

Designed for studio use, the Alesis M1 studio monitors come with a 5-inch polypropylene, low frequency drivers that are capable of 50W RMS output with 1-inch silk dome high-frequency drivers capable of 25W RMS mounted in a low resonance bass reflex, magnetically shielded cabinets. And to make things even better, the Alesis M1 comes complete with integrated USB interface providing 16-bit, 44.1/48 kHz of recording and playback functionality.

But what sets the Alesis M1 Active 520 USB Studio Monitors apart from the rest of the monitors available in the market is its new “Bass Density” technology, which allows you to tailor the output of these monitors to any room’s acoustics.

Getting the Alesis M1 Active 520 USB Studio Monitors also means having a TRS balanced ¼ inch inputs and a headphone output that automatically mutes the speakers when the headphones are connected and in use. And should you find that the bass output needs a little more punch, you will delighted to find that these bad boys are prepared with a bass boost switch, ensuring that your world is indeed truly rocked.

The entire history and reputation of Alesis as far as speaker manufacturing is concerned has gone into these boys. These studio monitors are the perfect solution for a variety of media outlets such as recording studios, radio broadcasts and other post-production facilities.  So what are you waiting for? Get the Alesis M1 Active 520 USB Studio Monitors, today!

With Ultimate Support’s newest addition to the APEX series of keyboard stands, you can now play with stability and style.

The APEX AX-48 is the latest keyboard accessory from Ultimate Support that adds a new style and a simpler sense of functionality to the traditional column-style keyboard stand design. The great thing about the AX-48 Pro is that its end caps have piano hinges that flip up in order to give ample storage space 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. Now, isn’t that the type of performing convenience that you are looking for?

With the APEX AX-48 Pro, you will definitely be safe from the shame of having wires and cords cluttered around unlike typical keyboard stands. 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. No other keyboard accessory can be better – the Ultimate Support APEX AX-48 Pro Keyboard Stand will treat you and your keys to a rugged and reliable great-looking stand for your moments out into the spot light.

The modern look and design of the AX-46 Pro got its inspiration from its older brother, the AX-90. Its sleek and new design brings out 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 have been an APEX regular yourself, you will be very pleased to find that despite its new look the AX-48 Pro is essentially like its predecessors – it is the same original column style keyboard stand that can securely hold two keyboards, the same tri-bar system with adjustable height, the same support legs and the same flexibility that makes it unbelievably easy to set up, fold down, and carry from one gig to another.

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. The AX-48 Pro conveniently breaks down into a single, slender piece that is very easy to transport. It does not even require a huge amount of space because its hollow column readily becomes its own carrying case. You will not have to worry about legs and parts protruding during transport. With the AX-48 Pro, the legs remain connected and slide in and out of the base of the column while the arms that support the keyboard are stores in compartments at the tope of the column.

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

Striking the perfect balance between soul and R&B, a new music software is about to change the way you think about computer audio and music software.

Developed side by side with the Grammy-winning artist Alicia Keys, Native Instrument’s Alicia’s Keys Virtual Piano brings Alicia Key’s very own music within reach. This software recreates Key’s signature Yamaha C3 Neo grand piano. The entire project is a product of a close craftsmanship between the renowned keyboard software developer Thomas Scarbee and Alicia Keys herself. Native Instrument was able to capture that distinct Alicia Keys sound, what with two full years of hard work and top of the line equipments.

Using nothing but the best vintage microphones and high-end outboard studio gear, this new sampled grand is not an everyday instrument. However, it has a number of strong features and a great tone, at a modest price.

This new music software utilizes 17GB of high resolution samples paired with 12 discrete velocity layers per note. It uses sophisticated emulation of crucial sonic aspects such as key release, pedal sustain functionality as well as sympathetic resonance.

Alicia’s Keys’ user interface also provides complete control over the sound in order to further adjust it to the particular musical preference and personal playing style of the user. And to make things even better, it also includes a studio-quality convolution reverb that allows a number of authentic room ambiences ranging from a small piano chamber to a large stage or concert hall.

The actual piano that Alicia Keys uses is a Yamaha C3, a part of the limited edition Neo cabinetry. The C3 is a six-foot grand, which means that its low register is less full and deep than on a nine-foot concert grand. Yamaha pianos are widely respected for their bright, in-your-face sound, and that the same characteristic is preserved in this music software.

You will be very impressed with the realistic features of Alicia’s Keys. The velocity response makes it extremely playable even when you are not as good as Alicia Keys and every range of the keyboard responds well just as it should.

Aside from its built-in convolution reverb, it also has a standard DSP reverb that gives you the option if you are running on a slower computer. However, even without the reverb, the piano’s natural ambience is beautiful. Probably because of its meticulous tuning – each of the unisons has exactly the right amount of microscopic tuning, making the tone of the choruses almost perfect, just like on a real piano.

Alicia’s Keys is ideal for a pop ballad sound, richer and more up-front than the Yamaha C7 or the German Steinway. It is by far the most inviting to play and the most flexible to use among all other piano samples and virtual pianos.

Make music out of sheer inspiration. Evoke deep emotions with every note.

Get Native Instrument’s Alicia’s Keys Virtual Piano today from Gigasonic and get special limited time offers on financing and no interest lay aways.

Let’s admit it, we have not heard much from the world of hand held digital recorders for a very long time now. So when Roland announced their new baby, the Roland R-05 WAV/MP3 Handheld Recorder, it certainly came as a breath of fresh air. Roland just recently launched a quite impressive line of digital recorders that are portable but very functional at the same time.

The Roland R-05 WAV/ MP3 Handheld Recorder will surely capture the hearts of the tiny gadget geeks because it is very user-friendly and at the same time has a crystal clear audio quality as well as enhanced editing features. This portable sound recorder’s features come with an extended battery life, making the deal even sweeter than it already is.

Anyone can record straight onto SD cards with this Roland’s stable stereo recording that boasts of a resolution up to 24-bit/95kHz. This makes the Roland R-05 a perfect recording gizmo for almost everywhere – be it in school, in the boardroom, or at the streets. There is no need for an external recording device because the R-05 lets you record clearly using its built-in stereo microphone. But should you need an external mic for certain recording circumstance, the R-05 also has the needed port for an external mic. With its new Roland CS-10EM Binaural Microphone and Earphones, this device will let you enjoy stereo field recording like never before.

Aside from all its amazing physical features and capabilities intended to satisfy the needs of musicians after pro recording at their hands, the Roland R-05 can withstand and record up to 16 hours worth of content. Anticipation is not a problem since you can manipulate its playback speed without ruining or changing the pitch.

Using the Roland R-05 handheld digital recorder, you can loop particular audio regions at optimum recording level because its Rehearsal mode automatically does the needed recording adjustments and compensations for you. Its integrated reverb provides a high gloss finish to the recordings as well. But the thing that really caught my interest in the R-05 is its unique feature of letting you record WAV and MP3 based files simultaneously, on the same performance. Now, if you do not find that interesting, I don’t know what will.

File transfers from device to computer is not a problem, thanks to the USB 2.0 that is included when you get the R-05. And since you can transfer your recorded audio files effortlessly to your computer, you will be dividing, trimming, editing, and merging your audio files in no time.

Anyone looking for a portable wav or mp3 recorder will end their search with the Roland R-05 WAV/ MP3 Handheld Recorder. No other hand held recording device will let give you these many applications all in one pocket-sized device. So fill in that void in your pocket and check the Roland R-05 WAV/ MP3 Handheld Recorder now!

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Roland did it again! The new Roland CD2i SD/CD Recorder is the newest member to Roland’s family of handy equipments that has all the possible features in one package.

The Roland CD2i SD/CD Recorder is primarily a portable CD/SD Card recorder that will let you burn finished CDs without needing any computer. Its built-in high quality stereo condenser microphones enable the CD2i to capture audio during live performances. However, for those who want to do it the traditional way and record audio from a separate external source, the CD2i also has stereo line-in inputs. This is even great news for people who own old vinyl – with the CD2i, they will now be able to convert their old vinyl records and archive them into a CD.

If you are rather the more creative type, you can take advantage of CD2i’s ability to create a performance while you improve your musical skills using the CD2i’s onboard features. And if you are not satisfied with what you just recorded, the CD2i will let you over-dub additional parts right there and then!

With the Roland CD2i Recorder, you can repeat sections of any audio should you need to study some musical parts. You can also change and manipulate the key and tempo and at the same time decrease the tempo without harming the audio’s original pitch when learning tricky sections of songs. On top of that, the CD2i also has its own, onboard metronome! That feature alone makes the Roland CD2i not only an ideal tool, but a very useful and convenient gadget for music teachers, students, and even musicians since it provides the ability to record lessons as well as performances. The Roland CD2i is the perfect recording gadget if you are looking for something that will give you a clean and with tremendous detail when you review and analyze your performance.

But despite Roland CD2i’s convenience and ease of operation, some people still find the things that it can do a little overwhelming. But Roland’s years of experience allowed them the foresight to anticipate just that and provide a solution for such concern. When you get the CD2i, Roland have included the Easy Guide Facility. Essentially, it is an instruction led commands that you will see on the LCD screen. The Easy Guide will walk you through operating the CD2i, step by step with instructions available in six languages. By utilizing the Rehearsal function, the CD2i automatically adjusts the input level in order to give you nothing but the best sound without having to go through the trial and error phase.

Having said all that, the Roland CD2i Recorder is surely an extremely user-friendly and intuitive product.

Focus on your music and let the Roland CD2i change the way you rehearse and record!

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