Ableton Live 9 reviewed, a 1910 keyboard workstation, and more

January 03, 2014 TOP STORY Ableton Live 9 In-Depth Review Following its introduction 12 years ago, Ableton Live quickly developed a cult following because it was the first DAW that let musicians improvise their productions. Not to be confused with improvising on your instrument—we all do that—Live let you overdub, loop, edit, produce, and perform as you composed, without ever hitting the stop button. After a three-year hiatus, Ableton has returned with the latest incarnation, in which they've delivered a slew of new features that you won't want to live without but never realized you needed. Read More » LEARN THIS Far out, man! Three ways to craft groovy '70s-style keyboard parts. » GEAR NEWS Keyboard and Hammond present the first annual Hammond Hall of Fame » Our sister mag Guitar Player is putting on a Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp. Keyboardists wanted! » Apogee Symphony I/O now compatible with new Mac Pro » DAW for gamers: Cakewalk Sonar X3 now available on Steam store » MUST-SEE VIDEO The Fotoplayer: a multitimbral workstation from 1910 » Hear it in action: » THIS WEEK'S POLL Did you have a New Year's Eve gig? » (Scroll down the page after clicking to see the poll.) ATH-M50RD Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now Audio-Technica's renowned ATH-M50 studio monitor headphones are now available in a limited edition red color. Exceptionally accurate response and long-wearing listening comfort. Additional models include ATH-M50WH (white), ATH-M50 (black) and ATH-M50s (black, straight cable). MSRP: $209; $169 Street www.audio-technica.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 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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