Rising Keyboard Star Emiko, Clarke remembers Duke, and more

March 28, 2014 TOP STORY Emiko: From Classical piano to Keyboard-Fueled Rock A natural performer and classically trained pianist since early childhood, New York-based Emiko is someone we expect to hear a lot more from in the coming months. She jokingly recalls her original "elevator pitch" as "Billy Joel and Alanis Morissette have a Japanese baby," but is just as quick to point out that she's a keyboard player first and any other musical archetype second. We talked with Emiko for one of our recent "Talent Scout" profiles on up-and-coming musicians in the keyboard universe. Read More » LEARN THIS Legendary bassist Stanley Clarke remembers George Duke » GEAR NEWS Who gigs using multiple splits on just a single keyboard? We need your thoughts! » Who gigs on two keyboards? One on top, one on the bottom? Tell us about your rig! » "The Synthesizer" and "Beauty and the B" author Mark Vail remembers Bob Moog » A brief history of techno, according to The New Yorker » MUST-SEE VIDEO Star Wars performed on a five-manual Wurlitzer theatre organ » THIS WEEK'S POLL How many keyboards do you take to the 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 M-Series Professional Monitor Headphones By Audio Technica Available Now Audio-Technica introduces the next-generation M-Series headphone line, delivering exceptionally accurate audio and outstanding comfort. New models include the ATH-M20x, ATH-M30x, ATH-M40x and ATH-M50x, ATH-M50xWH (white) and ATH-50xBL (limited edition blue). MSRP: $69-$259 www.audio-technica.com pro@atus.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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