Classic Synths from 50 Years of Korg, Reason Master Class, and More!

October 2, 2013 TOP STORY Rare and Cool Historic Synths from Korg Founded as Keio Electronic Laboratories 50 years ago by Tsutomu Katoh, Korg has wowed the new millennium with such über-workstations as the OASYS and Kronos. However, they're been know for far longer for making synth technology that's truly professional—in terms of editing, programmability, and polyphony—to a price point that most musicians could do more than dream about. Hailing from 1988, the M1 still holds the twin titles of first self-contained synth workstation and best selling keyboard synth of all time. In celebration of Korg's 50th anniversary this year, we cover that and 16 more seminal instruments--not all of which are the usual suspects--in this slide show. Read More » LEARN THIS We made a ton of tutorials on how to get trendy sounds in Reason. Download the high-res PDF here! » GEAR NEWS Native Instruments announces Maschine Studio hardware and Maschine 2.0 software » EastWest virtual instruments now with 64-bit support and Pro Tools AAX compatibility » Cakewalk announces SONAR X3 in three new versions » Manley Labs celebrates 25 years with rebates--this might be your chance to go high end » MUST-SEE VIDEO Off-topic but amazing. You won't believe this video contains NO digital post production at all, but it's true » THIS WEEK'S POLL Has the government shutdown negatively affected your musical gig? » (Scroll down the page after clicking to see the poll.) 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 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 615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O Monoprice Available Now Monoprice is now shipping their "615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O," featuring 14-inputs, 8-channels, 2x2 USB I/O (Plug-N-Play for PC & Mac), phantom power, variable gain, 103dB SNR, and includes stand mount. Price: $79.88 www.monoprice.com

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