When melody, harmony and rhythm interact in a meaningful way, it is powerful and magical. It can ignite emotion and provoke thought. When listening to current mainstream music however, it becomes very clear that the place of melody as one of music's basic building blocks, is being reduced substantially, making space for other elements, such as texture and rhythm. Yuval Shrem, the developer of Fable Sounds' "Broadway Big Band" library, examines this phenomenon at length, in historical context.
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.
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."
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.
