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Monthly Archives: June, 2015

D’Addario Foundation Awards First Ever Crown of The Continent Scholarship

The D'Addario Foundation, a nonprofit solely funded by the world's largest maker of instrument strings, will continue its rich tradition of funding music education at one of its 250 partner programs around the globe by giving a young student a scholarship to attend the prestigious Crown of The Continent Guitar Workshop & Festival in Bigfork, Montana from August 30th- September 6th.

Product Review: IK Multimedia iRig UA, the first universal guitar effects processor and interface for all Android devices

The new digital effects processor and interface for guitarists/bassists, the iRig UA from IK Multimedia, is an external device that plugs into any Android 4.2 or later device whether it be a cell phone or tablet and works with the AmpliTube UA app.  I was extremely pleased to know that IK Multimedia now offers their iRig technology for us Android users. I was given the opportunity to review this new device.

IK Multimedia is now shipping iRig UA — the first universal guitar interface and processor for all Android devices

Guitar and bass players can now plug into any Android device and play with the world’s best mobile guitar tone with zero latency thanks to IK’s revolutionary new iRig UA interface and effects processor and the AmpliTube UA app

Roland Releases New Version 2.0 of Roland XS Series Multi-format Matrix Switchers

Los Angeles, CA, June 4, 2015 — Roland announces a powerful new version 2.0 update for its XS Series Multi-Format Matrix Switchers. The XS Series rack mount switchers offer features benefitting both live production and fixed installations, enabling processing and switching of digital or analog video sources to multiple outputs simultaneously. New 2.0 features include uninterrupted output mode switching, cross dissolve switching, PGM/PST operation mode, enhanced customization Picture-in-Picture capabilities and a new customizable iPad app for wireless touch control. 

PRS Guitars introduces the P245 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

(STEVENSVILLE, MD) June 3, 2015 – The Paul Reed Smith P245 Semi-Hollow is a vintage-inspired single-cutaway guitar designed for players who prefer shorter scale necks. The 24.5” scale length combined with 22 frets offers classic PRS style in an easy to handle format. This versatile instrument also features the LR Baggs/PRS piezo system, providing players with both electric guitar tones and authentic acoustic tones in one instrument. With two output jacks, the P245 can be plugged directly into an electric or acoustic amplifier or DI into a soundboard. By utilizing the separate blend control, the tone of the P245’s 58/15 pickups can also be combined with acoustic sounds through a single output. The P245 is one of the first models to feature the new 58/15 treble and bass pickups, which were personally designed by Paul Reed Smith. 58/15’s are a vintage style pickup with exceptional clarity and focused midrange. These pickups paired with a shorter 24.5” scale length and 22 frets, give the P245 a truly classic voice that is imminently recordable and gig-ready.

PRS Guitars Introduces Revamped McCarty Model

(STEVENSVILLE, MD) June 2, 2015 – The PRS McCarty model pays homage to a legacy of innovation.  As the President of Gibson during a true golden era of guitar building (1950-1966), Ted McCarty was a pioneer of the electric guitar and musical instrument industry. In the late 1980’s, Paul Reed Smith called on Ted to consult with him on guitar design and production techniques. He not only served as Paul’s mentor but became a great friend of Paul and everyone he met at PRS.

PRS Guitars 30th Anniversary Thank You Gift Event

(STEVENSVILLE, MD) June 1, 2015 – This summer PRS is saying thank you to everyone who buys a NEW PRS Archon amplifier and/or a NEW PRS Custom 24 guitar* with a unique gift.

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