Da Vinci's String Synth, AIR LOOM reviewed, and more

November 22, 2013 TOP STORY AIR's LOOM Makes Additive Synthesis Accessible Additive synthesis isn't exactly a crowded field, but there are at least a few soft synths that tackle the issues that accompany the technique. For starters, full-bore additive synthesis would require an amplitude envelope for every single sine wave in the final sound you want to produce. Loom, from AIR Music Technology, takes a unique approach. Find out more in our full hands-on review. Read More » LEARN THIS Five things keyboardist to the stars Kevin Antunes knows about producing live concerts » GEAR NEWS Bob Moog Foundation raffles off Minimoog signed by Gary Numan! » Native Instruments releases Razor 1.5 soft synth: the sound of EDM » Zynaptiq PitchMap 1.5: Pitch correction you can play » Camp Jam announces the Rock n Roll Experience » MUST-SEE VIDEO Did Leonardo Da Vinci invent the string synth? » THIS WEEK'S POLL How many free gigs does your band play for "exposure"? » (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 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

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