Cakewalk Sonar X3 and Hammond reviews, more!

February 05, 2014 TOP STORY Public Enemy producer reviews Cakewalk Sonar X3 Brian Hardgroove knows a thing or two about what you need from a DAW--he produces legendary rap ensemble Public Enemy. Upon the release of X3, he recently switched to Cakewalk Sonar. Here's his hands-on and very musical take on the latest iteration of this staple of the Windows PC DAW world. Read More » LEARN THIS Five Ways To Play Like Billy Preston, by Jeff Lorber! » GEAR NEWS Hammond XK-1C full review: tiny size, huge B-3 sound » Livid introduces DS-1 MIDI Mixer » IsoAcoustics custom acoustic-isolating speaker stands » Win your choice of Novation synth » MUST-SEE VIDEO Gospel NAMM jam with Charles Jones, Kenneth Crouch, and Kevin Kern on three pianos! » THIS WEEK'S POLL Is the NAMM show a relevant source of gear information for you? » (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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