Roland VR-50HD Video/Audio Mixer

This mixer is not only capable of recording 12 channels of audio, but also 4 channels of video. This can make a nice addition if you want to add touch screen video capabilities to your studio. the VR-50HD  comes with USB 3.0 and can easily stream from your favorite video streaming sites. Enables you to professionally swap from camera to camera in real time.

Highlights

• 12 input, 4-Channel Video plus still channel Multi-Format Switcher
• Supports 3G/HD/SD SDI, HDMI, RGB/Component, and Composite Video Inputs Up to 1080p (3G SDI)
• Embedding of audio with delay settings
• 12-Channel Digital Audio Mixer with XLR, TRS, and RCA jacks along with audio from SDI and HDMI inputs
• 4 Layer, Compositing of PinP, PinP/KEY, and STILL
• Built-In Preview Touch Monitor (7 inch Graphic color LCD 800 x 480 dots)
• External Multi-View Output through HDMI
• HDCP Support
• USB3.0 Video/Audio Output for web streaming and recording up to 1080p (uncompressed)

You Rock Guitar MIDI Controller

As a guitarist, you may find trouble trying to quickly find the notes or chords you are trying to play when using your MIDI keyboard. Luckily they've solved this problem. The You Rock Guitar Gen 2 is now out to help guitarists create music. The guitar has built in presets and can be hooked straight to an amp, or midi routed to use your own VST's and presets. Whether you are writing songs in the studio or playing live, this is a great tool to add to the collection. There is an infinite amount of sounds this guitar can make and has the potential to bring a lot of new song ideas.

Highlights 

• Detachable 22 fret guitar neck for portability
• Whammy bar
• Modulation joystick
• Bridge mute
• Standard ¼” guitar jack
• Stereo mini headphone output
• Stereo line-in for iPods and MP3 players
• High speed USB/MIDI interface
• MIDI output - 5-pin legacy connector
• GameFlex port connects wirelessly to Wii and PS/3 (Gameflex cartridge sold separately)
• Uses 4xAA batteries or USB power (sold separately)
• New MIDI controller mode supports DAW
• 100 preloaded presets combining sounds, tunings and modes
• GUITAR layer and SYNTH layer can be assigned sounds, transposition, volume, pan, MIDI channel, zone
• One Shot recorder for on-the-go inspiration
• Never Needs Tuning and is always ready to play

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Boss GT-100 Amp Effects Processor

Roland's Boss GT-100 is the future of guitar effects. Capable of near-perfect replication of vintage amp sounds as well as new and unique never before heard sounds. The user interface is very easy to use and all presets are able to be highly customized.

Highlights

• Advanced COSM® amps that model vintage amp tones and delivers never-before-heard tones
• Dual-LCD for simple and intuitive operation with direct access to every parameter 
• Improved EZ Tone TONE feature with graphical TONE GRID for constructing new patches; AMP CUSTOMIZE and OD/DS CUSTOMIZE lets you easily create original amps and overdrive/distortion by customizing their behavior 
• Newly developed ACCEL pedal for simultaneous control of multiple parameters

Korg Kross Review

At first glance it could look like just another synth, but the all new Korg Kross portable workstation is much more than that. Capable of producing very warm and smooth sounds, this synth makes a great addition to any studio.

Highlights

• Can be powered by 6 AA batteries for portable use
• Piano, electric piano, and drum sounds that exceed in its class
• Sound selector makes it easy to find the sound you are looking for
• Able to play a broad range of music styles
• Seven built in effects capable of being used simultaneously
• Stereo audio recorder allows you to record and overdub performances and vocals
• Step sequencer, 16-track MIDI sequencer, drum track, arpeggiator
• USB plug-in integration with your favorite DAW
• Built in carrying handle

Akai EWI USB Wind Intrument

Akai is really stepping into the future of music with this incredible number. The Akai EWI USB Wind Instrument is a very versatile instrument capable of playing anything from realistic sounding saxophone, oboe,flute, tuba, to synthesizers, percussion, or anything really! Software is included with over 80 patches for different sounds. Each sound is able to be customized with a wide selection of effects.

Highlights

• Electronic wind instrument controller
• Easy to play, easy to use, and easy to own
• Powerful, flexible reliable
• Plug-and-play USB connection to Mac or PC
• Custom Garritan Aria Player software, contains wind instrument sounds
• Multiple fingering modes: sax, traditional EWI, flute, oboe, and EVI brass
• Expandable sound palette
• Removable dishwasher-safe mouthpiece

Introducing the Roland RC-505 Loop Station

Roland has always been a leader in innovative new studio gear, and they definitely didn't let us down here. With 5 stereo tracks, all individually controllable, and up to 3 hours of record time. Equipped with effects, and 99 slots to store presets. Able to independently play and sync tempo. MIDI controllable with optional foot switches for remote control. Also works with the DAW of your choice. The Roland RC-505 Loop Station is a great addition to any studio.

Highlights

• Hand operated Tabletop Loop Station, perfect for beatboxers, vocalists, and club performers 
• Five simultaneous stereo phrase tracks, with dedicated controls and independent volume faders
• Wide range of Input FX and Track FX for processing loops, including DJ and sampler-style effects 
• Independent play mode and tempo sync settings enable a flexible combination of track behaviors and advanced performance options 
• 99 phrase memories, each containing five phrase tracks, custom effects/playback settings, and more 
• 85 onboard rhythm patterns, including odd-measure beats 
• External control via MIDI and optional footswitches or expression pedal 
• USB for phrase import/export with computers; USB audio/MIDI integration with DAW software
• XLR mic input with phantom power, mono/stereo instrument inputs, and stereo AUX input

Korg padKONTROL Review

When it comes to MIDI drum controllers, its hard to beat the Korg padKONTROL .
With 16 very responsive pads, a MIDI assignable X-Y controller for unique on the fly sounds. The software included also lets you easily set up loops and swap samples while playing. Knobs can be taken for granted until you try a MIDI controller without them. With two assignable knobs, this thing is a must have for any studio. The Korg padKONTROL is very reasonably priced as well.

Highlights

• 16 velocity-sensitive Trigger pads with LED illumination
• X-Y pad
• Two assignable knobs
• Assignable pedal jack (sold separately)
• 16 user scene memories
• 30 preloaded scene templates
• Power supply or USB powered
• Mac Requirements: Mac OS X 10.2 or later
• PC Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Professional / x64 Edition / Vista>