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bpm

Tweak:  Motu's BPM (Beat Production Machine) is a great piece of software.  But can this software and an MPD controller really do everything a hardware MPC can do? Check out my review. 

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Akai MPD32 USB/MIDI Pad Controller

 

 

 

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Great price on a Brand New Akai MPC500

 

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Tweak: Super-easy to play. If you set the key of the song you can't play a bad note. Nice sounds. Does not sound cheap!

Korg KO1 Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer

 

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Toontrack Superior Drummer Software (Mac and Windows)

Tweak: A realistic configurable software drum rig.  The built-in mixer lets you adjust close mics, overheads and allows you to control the bleed from one drum's mic to another.  Add compressors, eqs, busses, in the mixer to tailor your kit to the exact requirements of the song at hand.  

See my review of Superior Drummer 2.0

 

 

 

onyx 1220
Mackie Onyx 1220 12-Channel Mixer

Yamaha MM6 61-Key Synthesizer

The MM6 Music Synthesizer delivers all that power and more. Drawing on the same sounds of the popular pro-level MOTIF series instruments, the MM6 has a wide variety of dynamic, realistic and just plain powerful Voices to help you create amazing music. The MM6 also gives you total control over your sound, with real-time tweakable knobs.  Tweak:  Making beats?  This synth has plenty of great drumkits, analog style basses, synths, brass, strings.  Perfect for hip hop, RnB, trance, and the various forms of electronica. 

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Virus Polar TI2
check it out


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also see the older version special price

 

Put your MPD to work

MOTU bpm
MOTU BPM Beat Production Software now available.  Looks cool!  Big 15 GB library.
mpd24Akai MPD24 USB/MIDI Pad Controller

 

UA710
Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity Microphone Preamplifier

Dual-Path 310 volt Class-A Tube and Transimpedance Solid State Preamp. Go from warm tube to clean solid state and everywhere in between.

 


Getting started was never so easy

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Tascam Track Pack T1 Computer Recording Package

Track Pack TI includes: US122L interface, MCVT1 dynamic mic, HPVT1 headphones, and Cubase LE4.

Tweak: You supply the computer, the track pack T1 gives you the audio interface, mic, phones, and the software you need to turn your computer into a multi track studio recorder.  You can plug your electric guitar or bass directly into the interface.

 

 

virus TI
A Blowout?

Major Price reduction on the Virus TI Desktop.  The Virus TI2 will e coming out shortly.  Price is significantly reduced on this older version. 

Arturia OriginComing soon! Arturia Origin Virtual Modular Synthesizer

 

 

 

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Welcome to the Maschine

due  Feb 18 at zZounds

 

 

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The Virus TI2
Series
Orders now accepted at zZounds








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PreSonus StudioLive 16-Channel Digital Mixer with FireWire Interface

 

 

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Allen and Heath
GL2400-24 24-Channel Mixer

 

More Price Drops!

Mackie Control Universal 8-Channel Master Controller
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Tweak:  This is the original Mackie Control, factory resealed.  Super price!  zZounds also has some of the older expanders, b-stock.  These are hard to find these days.  Don't wait.

Tascam FW1884 $200 price reduction
 
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Tweak:  The FW1884 has more features than the others. 8 mic preamps, 8x8 balanced analog i/o, 8ch ADAT in and out, s/pdif, word clock and a 4 port MIDI interface.  The FW1884 is also a control surface with motorized faders.  Consider it the hardware front end for your software.

 

 

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Record Hi Quality Sound wherever you go
Tweak: Today's portable recorders are capable of excellent recordings of your life outside the studio.  Great for sampling, recording a gig, and as a songwriters tool.  No tapes to buy, no motors to ruin delicate recordings.  Uses standard memory, and connects to a computer for easy file transfer to your recording applications.  See my Review of the Zoom H4 and others

 

zZounds Beat Suite
This will take you WAY Out, Man!
Tweak:  No matter what kind of music you do, including stuff no one has ever heard before, this suite can get you there.   Komplete is a killer collection of software synths, samplers, virtual drum machines and effects.  The Firebox is your audio interface.  Comes with Cubase LE, your recording software.  The MPK49 is a flexible controller that lets you play all your great new virtual instruments. Add a Mic, stand, your computer and you have a fantastic way to work.

Studio Gear illustration — original archived image unavailableStudio Projects C1 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
The Studio Projects C1 is a large diaphragm, fixed-cardioid condenser microphone employing a 1.06 in. (27mm) capsule, high quality, low noise amplifier and balanced, transformerless output circuitry.
 Prices reduced!
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he C4 is small diaphragm condenser microphone set featuring interchangeable capsules, switchable -10dB pad/high pass filter and a linear low-noise, solid state amplifier body. The microphone's modularity makes it a useful multi-purpose tool intended for all-around use on stage, on location and in studios of all caliber.
New lower price
Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) 896mk3
Firewire Audio Interface
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Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) 828mk3
Firewire Audio Interface
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Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) 8PRE 16x12
FireWire Audio Interface

 

Focusrite ISA One Microphone Preamp
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Universal Audio Solo/610 Microphone Preamp
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Choose the Right Mixer the first time.  Everything you need to know.

Tweak's Take: The Most feature rich TRUE Analog synth ever made? Hey! You know that Virus TI, the V-synth and the Blofelds are NOT true analog right?  Those are "models" of analog synths.  The Moog Voyagers and Little Phatty are true, but like my old Korg MS20, those are 1 voice mono synths. The Alesis Andromeda is a true, polyphonic analog synthesizer, like the old Junos and Jupiters and Oberheims, but with modern features. Alesis Andromeda
Alesis Andromeda Analog Synth

 

 

The New Juno Stage


Roland Juno-Stage 76-Key Expandable Synthesizer Keyboard
Designed from the ground up for live performers, Juno-Stage is a new breed of synthesizer that every gigging keyboardist will love. Decked out with an extra-large display, USB backing-track functionality, a Click output for drummers, dedicated performance knobs, hands-free patch select, instant master MIDI control functionality and much more, Juno-Stage sets a new standard for powerful onstage performance at a friendly price.
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Tweak:  Roland's latest Juno is here!  128 Voice polyphony, 128MB Rom, onboard chord memory, rhythm patterns, arpeggios. 

      Roland VG99 V-Guitar System     

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Oct 08 Tweak: $250 off factory resealed units! Plus! There is also a limited time promotion for a free GK3 pickup when you register your VG99.  The pickup does not come with the VG99. Here's a chance to save big on these.  Read my review. 

 

Crate V33H V-Series Tube Guitar Amplifier Head (33 Watts)
Some people like combo amps, while others prefer their amps in head form--that's just human nature. In Crate's never-ending quest to promote freedom of choice for guitar players worldwide, Crate offer's a head-only version of our dynamite V33-212 combo.
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Propellerhead Rhythm Combo Software Bundle
Good things come in small packages. The Propellerhead Rhythm Combo bundles the Reason Drum Kits and Reason Electric Bass ReFills into one package at a great price.
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SM Pro Audio V-Machine Standalone Plugin Player Module
The V-Machine is a compact VST/VSTi hardware playback module built for performance keyboard players and DJ's. It is one little beast that can't be underestimated once loaded up with your favorite VST instrument and effect plug-
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Yamaha Tyros 3 61-Key Arranger Workstation Keyboard
Featuring the highest quality synthesizer keyboard Yamaha has ever made, the easy-to-use packed TYROS3 is the most expressive and musical keyboard in its class. By combining Super Articulation 2 technology and state of the art digital features you get stunning sound quality and musical versatility. Building on the impressive features of the TYROS2, this different, but better, 61 highly touch responsive Key 128 Note Polyphony design includes registration memory buttons on the right side of the keyboard, a first for Yamaha, a new design without chainsaw cutted edges, and a new screen with higher resolution.
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The New MPC 5000 Arrives
Akai MPC500 MIDI Production System/Sampler
Tweak: Core New Features:
1. 8 track streaming hard disk recording, 80GB hard drive
2. has a 3 oscillator analog style synth with 300 presets (20 voice)
3. 240 x 128 hinged backlit LCD (MPC 2500 display was 240x64)
4. Over 40 all new effects available within a modular 4-bus effects processor
5. XLR Combo jacks
6. Phono input pair
7. ADAT lightpipe out
8. Piano Roll editing
9. 64MB Ram standard (previous was 16MB)
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Poll: Are the new features worth the price?  Take it now.

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