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Keyboard Key News   Trouble seeing this email?   July 29, 2015     TOP STORY   5 Ways to Play Like Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran As a founding member of 1980's supergroup Duran Duran, Nick Rhodes was a visionary who saw the future of music in shimmering synths and burbling arpeggiators. The rest, as we know, is history. On the band's new album Paper Gods, Rhodes shows us that he's still on the forefront of synth technology and techniques. As an online bonus for our September 2015 cover story on Nick, let's examine some key elements of his style, both classic and current. Read More»     LEARN THIS   Want more blazing bebop solos? It's all about syncing your scales …   LATEST NEWS   Full review: Eventide H9 Max, a high-end multi-FX pedal that kills on keyboards. AAS extends their summer sale, where you can get a pro series virtual instrument for just $89 Via our friends at Synthtopia, Yamaha Reface DX versus original DX7 … no static at all.   MUST-SEE VIDEO   Pre-teen piano prodigy Joey Alexander plays "Giant Steps."   THIS WEEK'S POLL   What do you think of EDM (electronic dance music)? vote now at www.keyboardmag.com     KICKSTARTER PROJECTS   The ONE Smart Piano A Smart Piano is the fastest way to learn your favorite music on piano. Click here to pre-order a Smart Piano at 47% off retail for only 7 more days. Read More»     PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS     Polymetric Puzzles – Exercises and Short Pieces for Piano and Keyboard Jeff Fineberg Available now Polymetric Puzzles is a book containing performance challenges for keyboardists. This method uses a "puzzle" approach, where you are given segments of music that you transform into a completed piece. You will also learn how polymeters and polyrhythms can be applied to your playing. The book begins with structured exercises and progresses to more free-form approaches to help build technique for experimentation, improvisation and composition. MSRP: $23.95 (20% discount) $19.16 USD Available at: www.lulu.com/spotlight/fineberg, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and others Book website: www.polymetricpuzzles.com   ATH-M70x & ATH-R70x Flagship Studio Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now Audio-Technica introduces two new studio pros: ATH-M70x closed-back monitor headphones and ATH-R70x open-back reference headphones. With 45 mm drivers and extended frequency response, both models offer extremely accurate audio reproduction. STREET: $299 ATH-M70x; $349 ATH-R70x www.audio-technica.com pro@atus.com   Waldorf NAVE VST/AU/AAX Wavetable Synth for Mac and PC Distributed in the U.S.A. by MV Pro Audio Available Now NAVE VST/AU/AAX is a DAW-centric version of Waldorf's critically-acclaimed iOS wavetable synthesizer. Boasting a rich graphic display and intuitive UI, NAVE VST brings Waldorf's highly sought-after wavetable sound engine, speech synthesis, and advanced spectral manipulation to the modern DAW environment. Includes over 500 presets showcasing the unique soundscapes possible with NAVE's deep but readily accessible feature set. MAP/street: $179.99 www.mvproaudio.com Gear Artists Lessons Blog Video Visit The Site   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2015 NewBay Media, LLC

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