Chick Corea on his new band, Roland FA review, best April Fools' tech, and more!

April 02, 2014 TOP STORY Chick Corea on keeping a "Vigil" The only thing you can predict about Chick Corea is that you just don't know where he's headed next. On "The Vigil," he returns with a captivating set of compositions and a ferocious band with which to bring them to life. He took time to speak to us about the project, and about keeping a vigil on your own musical identity. Read More » LEARN THIS "Jimmy Kimmel Live" keyboardist Jeff Babko on playing to a click » Sound designer Dot Bustelo offers Logic beat-making course on Lynda.com » GEAR NEWS Full review: Roland's new FA synth workstations » Win a keytar, MS-20 Mini, or Volcas in Korg's video contest » Imogen Heap developing "Minority Report"-style musical controller gloves » The best fake tech of April Fool's 2014 » MUST-SEE VIDEO We interview Alan Parsons about his new sample project with Sonic Reality » THIS WEEK'S POLL How many keyboards do you take to the 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

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