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TASCAM's DP-24 is a 24-track Digital Portastudio with solid-state recording, a color LCD and channel strip controls to make recording simple so you stay creative. Up to eight tracks can be recorded at a time through its combination XLR and ¼" combo jacks. Input processing like compression and limiting are available during recording, as well as guitar amp simulation and multi-effects for use with the instrument-level input.

Once recorded, tracks can be viewed and mixed on the large color LCD and dedicated mixing controls like nineteen linear faders and a dozen channel strip encoders. Two Mixdown effects including reverb and chorus are also available, as well as a mastering effect. Once finished, songs can be transferred to computer over USB or written to CD with the built-in CD-RW drive.

Ivory II–American Concert D is a 1951 New York Steinway® model D lauded by some of the world's greatest concert artists.

This instrument has an exceptionally pure and clear tone, a remarkably expressive dynamic range and has been described by many artists as among the finest they've ever played. In fact, the plate of this particular piano is signed by pianists Glenn Gould and Rudolf Serkin, a testament to high praise for the instrument by two of the world's great masters.

After popular demand from the UVI community, the great sound designer team was back to work.

The goal: find and record the best model of the Italian manufacturer Fazioli. They did choose a superb sounding F278 model.

F Grand 278 now with the script included. Until January 31st, enjoy this Italian Grand Piano at $49 instead of $79.

All iX mixers include the new dual-engine KLARK-TEKNIK FX processor with 32 editable, studio-grade presets such as reverb, chorus, flange, delay, pitch shifter and multi-effects.

In addition to literally thousands of apps, the iX mixers use the iPad to control the new KLARK-TEKNIK FX Processor App, enhancing the mix by allowing the user deep control of EQ's, compressors and reverbs and a full spectrum analyzer.

The free v2.0 firmware update dramatically expands the sonic palette of all POD® HD multi-effect processors, and enhances integration with the James Tyler® Variax® and DT25 or DT50 guitar amplifier dream rig.

For all POD HD multi-effects, the update includes two brand-new HD guitar models, the world's first HD bass model (with eight incredible mic model choices, like Shure SM57
Sennheiser 421, AKG D12, AKG D112...) and a new vintage-voiced mic preamp model.

Roland announces a new-breed nearfield monitoring series built specifically to handle the demands of modern synthesizers, electronic drums, media-production gear, and the like.

The new CM-220 and CM-110 are 2.1-channel systems with integrated protection circuits that can take a full-frequency beating while providing high performance, and CUBE reliability. The CM-220 is a 200W package with two 50W satellites and a companion 100W sub; the CM-110 is a 100W system with two 25W satellites and a 50W sub.