King Korg reviewed, left-hand chops, a real robot band, and more

June 28, 2013 TOP STORY King Korg Reviewed With real analog synths being all the rage, why go with a hardware virtual analog machine? In the King Korg's case, it comes down to playability, polyphony, portability, and price. Oh, and sound so authentic you'll swear it's analog, but we couldn't think of a "p" word for that. Here's our full three-page report. Read More » LEARN THIS Solo piano sensation Tony DeSare on developing a strong left hand » GEAR NEWS Arturia soft synths now compatible with Pro Tools 11 » Korg introduces Pa900 arranger keyboard » Waves debuts Genesis plug-in bundle for live digital sound reinforcement » MUST-SEE VIDEO Japanese students create real robot band … and they kinda shred » THIS WEEK'S POLL What do you think of the low musician royalties proposed by Internet radio stations such as Pandora? » (Scroll down the page after clicking to see the poll.) ATH-M50RD Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now Audio-Technica's renowned ATH-M50 studio monitor headphones are now available in a limited edition red color. Exceptionally accurate response and long-wearing listening comfort. Additional models include ATH-M50WH (white), ATH-M50 (black) and ATH-M50s (black, straight cable). MSRP: $209; $169 Street www.audio-technica.com Octavian - Keyboard Calculator Bitnotic Available on the iTunes App Store Instantly see and hear 500+ scales and 50+ chords on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Also features Circle of Fifths, scale modes, chord inversions, descending scales, and much more. Keyboard Magazine said of Octavian 1.1.0 (Jan 2010): "It's a cheat sheet no keyboardist should leave home without." MAP: $2.99 USD www.bitnotic.com info@bitnotic.com New Home Studio Desks Perfect for Laptops, IPads, Smaller Spaces SongCraft Station Available Now Artisan-crafted, fine-furniture quality true Home Studio Desks designed to fit in your home or apartment where larger pro audio desks won't. Wide selection of premium hardwoods - match your desk with your décor. SongCraft Station's optional desktop Cable Cabinets allow users to organize and hide unsightly wires and cables, plug-in and power up 8 components in sequence. Desks come almost completely assembled. Hand-made in the USA by artisan-musicians for musicians. www.songcraftstation.com info@songcraftstation.com

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