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August 14, 2014 TOP STORY Judith Owen records with legendary musicians Singer, songwriter, and pianist Judith Owen is a true musician's musician. On her latest album "Ebb 7 Flow," she talks about recording originals in the "American troubadour" style with the legendary sidemen who worked with such icons as James Taylor. Read More » LEARN THIS Guitar-like piano techniques by way of analyzing Leon Russell's playing » LATEST NEWS Full review: Kawai's MP11 high-end stage piano » Casio introduces two new sampling keyboards just for Target customers » 8Dio introduces cool ukulele virtual instrument library » MUST-SEE VIDEO This video of Spinal Tap keyboardist CJ Vanston's vintage synth room is just insane » THIS WEEK'S POLL Are any of your gigging synths analog? » (Polls appear at the bottom right of our homepage.) PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 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 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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