Don Airey on Heavy Metal Keys from Ozzy to the new Deep Purple

October 4, 2013 TOP STORY Don Airey, Master of Metal Most rock fans are familiar with the baroque, synth-meets-pipe-organ intro to Ozzy Osbourne's classic song "Mr. Crowley," but few know the master keyboard craftsman behind the magic. Throughout a career spanning over four decades, Don Airey has all but owned the very idea of keyboards in hard rock and heavy metal, gracing acts such as Ozzy, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Gary Moore, Whitesnake, and Judas Priest. Most recently, Don can be heard on the reformed Deep Purple's latest, Now What ?!, released this past may, which also features guitarist Steve Morse of pioneering fusion rockers the Dregs. Don is inducted into the Keyboard Hall of Fame in our November 2013 issue, and in this interview, he gives valuable insights about how to approach being a keyboardist in a heavy rock band. Read More » LEARN THIS Five things you need to know about playing solo jazz piano, from rising star Geoffrey Keezer » GEAR NEWS Steinberg, MXL Mics, Mogami cable, and Yamaha offer all-in-one recording starter kits » Akai lowers prices across the MPC product line » iZotope wins an Engineering Emmy for their RX audio repair software » MUST-SEE VIDEO Marc Doty shows off the sounds of the Korg Volca keys » THIS WEEK'S POLL Has the government shutdown negatively affected your musical gig? » (Scroll down the page after clicking to see the poll.) 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 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

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