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September 26, 2014 TOP STORY M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Reviewed About a decade ago, M-Audio introduced one of the first USB MIDI controllers that specialized in drum pads. The Trigger Finger was so flexible that it became a favorite of many producers, and vintage units are now quickly snapped up on eBay. At NAMM 2014, M-Audio introduced a new version that took the original product and added integrated sequencing tools, along with a massive software suite that also works in any DAW—even without the hardware unit present. With a product this expansive, we had to look in depth at its features, and we were impressed. Here's why. Read More » LEARN THIS How cool can a tiny hackable digital synth sound? Meet the MeeBlip Anode! » Artist Profile: Brad Gordon, master of many instruments » LATEST NEWS Steinway offers 1/7-scale mini replica of 1903 White House grand piano--fully playable! » Are you all about that bass? Check out our sister magazine's event this November in Hollywood » IK gets in on the grid controller game with iRig Pads » Akai ships latest MPK keyboard controllers » Go to L.A., hang out with musicians from Toto, and support the Bob Moog foundation. What's not to like? » MUST-SEE VIDEO Keytar Jeff demonstrates "Real Rick" virtual guitar from MusicLab. Ya gotta admit, this guy's good! » THIS WEEK'S POLL Should young prodigies get time off from school for musical pursuits? » (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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