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7/16/2012

THD Electronics HP8 Hot Plate Power Attenuator, 4 Ohm Review

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7/15/2012

THD Electronics HP8 Hot Plate Power Attenuator, 2 Ohm Review

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(More customer reviews)This product does wonders for a tube guitar amplifier. It permits great amp sound at reduced sound amplitude.

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The THD Hot Plate Attenuator is a power attenuator and noise reducer that lets you attain the incredible sound of your amp running at high output and full distortion but at recording, small club, and neighbor-friendly volumes. It also makes a perfect dummy load.A power attenuator is simply a device placed between the speaker output and the speaker cabinet. It acts like a huge master volume control and permits the amp to be turned up most or all the way while absorbing most of the power generated by the amplifier and turning this power into heat. It passes a small part of the power to the speaker.Designed for use strictly with vacuum tube guitar amplifiers, each version of the Hot Plate is optimized for a specific impedance. These inductive loads are frequency-compensated, which means you get the best possible sound for that impedance speaker and amplifier combination. Plus the Hot Plate is no simple power attenuator. It offers many capabilities that make it a great addition to any tone-hungry player's arsenal.Built-in Noise ReductionThe THD Hot Plate is the only attenuator on the market with built-in noise reduction to reduce the hiss and hum between notes. Its passive, single-ended noise-reduction system provides approximately 10dB of broadband noise reduction without gating or pumping and without affecting the tone of the amp. A by-product of the noise reduction circuit is that it generates light via a front-mounted bulb as you play. The harder you play, the brighter it glows.Tone ControlsThe Hot Plate is also the only attenuator offering a Bright switch and a Deep switch for tailoring your sound. The Bright switch gives you 2 different high-frequency levels so you can compensate for an overly bright or dull speaker cabinet. The Deep switch offers 2 distinct bass settings to help you fill out the bottom end or reduce the bass in a cabinet with too much low end.Adjustable Line OutTHD Hot Plates also feature a Line Out, which is adjustable by its own volume cont

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NEW SIX SHOOTER HYBRID 6 STRING BANJO BANJITAR GUITJO Review

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(More customer reviews)I haven't bought this item yet but it's the one that looks like a great one to start with. The price is in the budget. Once I buy it ( and I'm going to) I'll send another reveiw to tell you what I think about it.O. K. I'm just letting people know that I was not pleased with the sound quality of this instrument. It's hard to keep in tune and it sounds like a childs toy. I could go to Walmart and get a toy for a lot less than what I paid for this. Although the looks of it is very good, looks can be decieving.

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' Mahogany Resonator with Thumb Screws ' Mahogany Neck ' 3-Ply Maple Rim ' 24 Brackets ' Individual Geared Tuners ' Adjustable Truss Rod

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Yamaha PSRGX76AD 76-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable Electronic Keyboard with AC Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I had been practicing on a 60 keys or so keyboard, that didn't have touch sensitivity, when I got into more advanced music. My left hand started running out of keys! This became very irritating very fast. So I set out to find a remedy. After sifting through almost all the keyboards , I decided on this one. The main reason was the 76 keys. When it arrived, I quickly plugged in and started playing. I was used to practicing with my other keyboard in my lap, but don't try it with this one! Get a keyboard stand as it is way too heavy! Anyway, the first thing I noticed was how realistic the sound was. And it had touch sensitivity too! The pieces I was playing sounded really good! There are also tons of different effects. You can make it sound like you are playing in a concert hall! I was really pleased with my purchase and my playing times became longer.
Then I tried taking the lessons that it includes. I was able to learn the right hand parts of songs when only one note gets played at a time. However I think someone recorded the song on the keyboard manually instead of by computer. The notes come out irregular when the pianist playes multiple notes with one hand in songs like Nocturne. I solved the problem by buying the sheet music for it. However I didn't buy the keyboard for lessons so it is a non-issue for me.
Now we come to the only thing I am really frustrated about. I have started playing really advanced pieces like Toccata & Fugue in D minor, Nocturnes, Ballades, and Sonatas. They will sometimes run off the board! Most of the time there is more than one note being pressed by the left hand so it doesn't sound quite as bad. But it unnerves me!
I don't mean to complain too much about this product as it is very good other than the lack of extra keys. For most people, 76 keys is more than enough. I'll just have to get a real piano sometime. But if you are thinking of getting a keyboard, don't even look at the others, you search has ended here.

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Work out your musical fingers on 76 full-size touch sensitive keys with the Yamaha PSRGX76AD. It features bass ports for upgraded sound quality and two-way stereo speakers. You can test your creativity with 256 instrument voices and 100 accompaniment styles, along with a DJ button for instant access to special dance voices.
Beginner and intermediate keyboard players will enjoy the Yamaha Education Suite, featuring lessons and grading. This keyboard includes 100 built-in songs to learn to play and a song book. For private practice, a headphone jack is provided. The PSRGX76AD also features a five-song, six-track sequencer for recording original songs. You can embellish using multifingering auto accompaniment, pitch bend wheel, DSP, chorus, and reverb effects. With 10 drum kits and 32-note polyphony, the PSRGX76AD provides the flexibility and basics you need in a keyboard.
It includes a music rest and a Yamaha PA3B power adapter. Alternatively, it uses six D-cell batteries.

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Alesis iMultiMix 16 USB 16-channel Compact Mixer with USB Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this set for about a year now and can't say enough good things about them. When I tell my friends how much they cost, they are in disbelief! What a bargain. There is a good variety of sounds and plenty of room to make your own kits. This set could easily sell for the double the price it currently goes for.

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Part of a new class of iPod mixers pioneered by Alesis, the compact Alesis iMultiMix 16 USB mixer features a Universal Dock for iPod that enables recording directly to any Apple iPod Classic, 5th generation (video) and 2nd or 3rd generation iPod nano. The mobile recording mixer has iPod transport controls and a control wheel built into the surface for complete control of the iPod while it is docked in the mixer.
Great for recording live recordings of any performance, home studios, stages, podcasts, and houses of worship, the iMultiMix 16 USB offers eight analog inputs, 100 digital, 28-bit effects, phantom power and two switchable mic/line/guitar inputs. Integrated USB audio output enables you to move your recordings to a Mac or PC without special drivers or complicated set-ups. Steinberg Cubase LE 4 and Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition recording software are included so no additional programs are needed for professional recording.
The iMultiMix 16 USB can also playback music from the iPod, and mix your live performance instantly with the iPod. This makes the iMultiMix 16 USB perfect for using the iPod as a backing track for solo or band performances, while mixing sound sources all in one compact, convenient place.
Key Features
Integrated recording to iPod (5th Generation, 6th and 7th Generation Classic) and iPod nano (2nd through 4th Generation)
Eight high-gain mic/line preamped inputs (XLR and 1/4-inch balanced)
48V phantom power
Limiter eliminates clipping on recordings
16-bit, 44.1 kHz recording to computer or iPod
Two guitar mic/line inputs
Aux sends and returns
100 onboard, 28-bit digital effects: reverb, chorus, flange, delay
Three-band EQ on each channel with high/low shelving and midband pass/reject
Steinberg Cubase LE 4 and Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition recording software included

Specifications
Mic In Sensitivity Range: -60dBu to -10dBu nominal, +5dBu maximum
Line In Sensitivity Range: -40dBu to -+10dBu nominal, +25dBu maximum
Mic/Line Gain Range: +10 to +60dB
High-Pass Filter: 75Hz, 18dB/octave
High Shelving: 12kHz, +/- 15dB
Mid Bandpass/Band Reject: 2.5 kHz, +/- 15dB
Low Shelving: 80Hz, +/- 15dB
Aux Send A & B Gain Range: -∞ to +10dB
Aux Return A Gain Range: -∞ to +15dB
Effects Level/Aux Return B Gain Range: -∞ to +15dB
Channel Level Gain Range: -∞ to +10dB
Main Mix, Ctrl Room Gain Range: -∞ to +10dB
1/4-inch Inputs: Stereo Aux Return Level -- +4dBu nominal, +20dBu maximum
RCA Inputs: Tape In Level -- -10dBV nominal, +5dBV maximum
1/4-inch Outputs: Main Mix, Ctrl Room, Aux 3/4, Ext Aux Send Level: +4dBu nominal, +20dBu maximum
Headphone Output: 75 ohm output impedance >105mW into 75 ohms, >40mW into 600ohms
RCA Outputs: Tape Out Level -10dBV nominal, +5dBV maximum
iPod Recording:
iQuality: 44.1kHz, 16-bit stereo at 1411kbps
iRecording Time: 30 GB: 2 hours, 55 minutes; 60 GB: 4 hours, 30 minutes

Dimensions: 13 x 19 x 3.25 inches (WxLxH)
Weight: 15 pounds (with adapter); 12 pounds (without adapter)
Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) or Vista (32-bit); Mac OS X

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ISP Decimator Pro Rack G Noise Reduction Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a tremendous piece of gear that I use in both live settings and for recording. It is a MUSICAL noise gate, that is, it puts a "gentle fade" on sustained notes, as opposed to awkwardly choking them like many other gates. Worth the expense. Tom Vitacco (Chicago area guitarists) [...]

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The Decimator ProRackG guitar noise reduction system defines a new standard for excellence in real time noise reduction performance. The Decimator ProRackG was designed to provide the maximum possible performance in a rack mount dual channel noise reduction system designed specifically for extremely high gain guitar amplifiers.

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7/14/2012

Novation Xio 25 2-Octave Synthesizer and Audio USB MIDI Controller 25-Key Keyboard Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Xio Synth 25 because of its Midi controller capabilities and its onboard sounds. What also made me want to purchase this was the fact that it serves as a microphone interface with phantom power. I know I have not explored the full potential of this synthesizer with its editing features, etc, which is mainly due to me being new to synthesizers. I purchased Cubase Essentials 5, the Behringer UCA202 U-Control Audio Interface and the Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone to use with the Xio and everything works together great for my needs. The only downside I have personally experienced is that a few knobs have come off. There is one knob I don't remember ever being there and didn't realize it should have been a knob (you can still turn it) and another knob for a pan function came off. Looking at other reviews from other sites, this seems common. Overall, I would recommend it.
Edit 5-7-10:
I want to edit my review to add that my Xio no longer works well when using it as a midi controller. I don't understand why exactly, since the onboard sounds still play and sound well. When using it as a midi controller, I have to press the keys down hard just to trigger the sounds I am trying to play. Shortly after I purchased the Xio, I had purchased an M-Audio 61 Key midi controller, so that is what I primarily use for midi. I still use the Xio as a microphone interface and for its onboard sounds.

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Never before has a Novation synthesizer been so accessible! Stylish, compact, and affordable, the XioSynth offers a staggering amount of classic and cutting edge sounds, many from internationally acclaimed artists, along with a brand new X-Gator patch programmer and optional filter distortion. Furthermore, the XioSynth provides everything required for producing on the move, through its synth, audio interfacing, and MIDI controlling capabilities – all three in one keyboard.Includes Fantastic ‘Xpression' pad and pitch/mod joystick, both freely assignable in MIDI Controlling mode; allow 6 parameters to be tweaked at once!USB bus-powering is available, as well as optional battery (AA)/PSU operation, making the keyboard highly portable.

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