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August 6, 2014 TOP STORY Madrona Labs Kaivo reviewed Are you looking for a fresh, outside-the-box software synth that departs radically from the familiar design laid out by subtractive synths such as the Minimoog and Prophet-5 years ago? Are you unafraid of a synth that has, literally, #nofilter? Then Kaivo might be the plug-in for you. Resident virtual instrument expert Jim Aikin dives deep in our full review. Read More » LEARN THIS Award-winning songwriter Dan Wilson shares 5 things he's learned about the craft » Moog chief engineer Cyril Lance on the Sub-37 synth's analog innards » LATEST NEWS Highlights from Yamaha's party celebrating 40 years of building synthesizers. More to come in future installments! » Casio adds two new keyboardists to its artists program » G-Sonique releases Pultec EQ emulation focused on midrange frequencies » Elektron releases TR-808 sound pack for their Analog Rytm drum machine » MUST-SEE VIDEO Backstage with Elton John keyboardist Kim Bullard » THIS WEEK'S POLL Do you use an arranger workstation or auto-accompaniment keyboard? » (Polls appear at the bottom right of our homepage.) PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 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 ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones By Audio Technica Available Now Audio-Technica's newly re-mastered ATH-M50x features the same sonic signature as its predecessor, now with three detachable cables for added versatility. Ideal for studio/DJ use or personal listening. Available in black, white and limited edition blue. MSRP: $239 (black and white); $259 (blue) www.audio-technica.com pro@atus.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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