Tom Oberheim Two-Voice revealed, Roland TB-3 reviewed, and more

May 5, 2014 TOP STORY Roland Aira TB-3 Reviewed! Roland's Aira series also includes a 21st-century reworking of the TB-303 Bass Line synth, which helped launch acid house music in the late '80s and was hugely influential in early hip-hop. Propellerhead ReBirth did an uncanny job of replicating the sound over a decade ago, so it's certain that Roland would improve on that. They also took a lot more liberties relative to the original than they did with the Aira TR-8, and that's a wonderful thing. Read More » LEARN THIS Be a Time Lord of rhythm and meter with these advanced playing techniques » GEAR NEWS Propllerhead unveils Acoustic Guitarist rack extension for Reason » Jason Moran named artistic director for jazz at Kennedy Center » Musicians Institute creates new BYOD curriculum » Gear, expertise, and schmoozing at IMSTA Festa Los Angeles » MUST-SEE VIDEO Tom Oberheim delivers and demonstrates the new Two-Voice synth » Watch It On YouTube » THIS WEEK'S POLL What other instrument do you play besides keyboards? » (Scroll down the page after clicking to see the poll.) M-Series Professional Monitor Headphones By Audio Technica Available Now Audio-Technica introduces the next-generation M-Series headphone line, delivering exceptionally accurate audio and outstanding comfort. New models include the ATH-M20x, ATH-M30x, ATH-M40x and ATH-M50x, ATH-M50xWH (white) and ATH-50xBL (limited edition blue). MSRP: $69-$259 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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