PRODUCT NEWS
TASCAM Track Factory Audio Production System TASCAM has released the Track Factory complete audio production system . The Track Factory recording bundle is built around an Intel NUC mini-computer that has been preconfigured for music production and includes everything needed to quickly start recording , including software , a microphone , interface , and headphones .
Built with hand-selected hardware components and equipped with a 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5-5250U processor with 3 MB of cache , 8 GB of RAM , and a 256 GB M . 2 solid-state drive , the Track Factory ’ s customized Intel NUC mini-computer delivers the power of a desktop PC in a compact , 4x4-in . form factor . It has four USB 3.0 ports , a Mini Display Port 1.2 , a MINI-HDMI 1.4a port , gigabit Ethernet , WiFi , and Bluetooth 4.2 . It runs a version of Microsoft Windows 10 Home Edition that has been streamlined and optimized by PC Audio Labs for digital multitrack recording and editing .
Cakewalk ’ s SONAR Professional DAW comes preinstalled and configured for the bundle ’ s TASCAM US-2x2 USB 2.0 audio / MIDI interface . Rounding out the package is a TASCAM TM-80 medium-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone and a pair of TASCAM ’ s closed-back TH-02 headphones .
For more information , contact Erikson Audio : 514-457-2555 , FAX 514-457-0055 , info @ eriksonaudio . com , www . eriksonaudio . com .
Jackson Pro Series Dinky Guitars Jackson has released several new Pro Series Dinky models , including the DK3 , DK3M , and DK3QM .
The Pro Series Dinky DK3 , DK3M , and DK3QM are all built with an HSS pickup configuration . The JB TB-4 humbucking bridge pickup outputs revved-up warm and aggressive harmonics balanced with a mix of sustain and distortion and is the ideal complement to the new Strat SSL-6 single-coil middle and neck pickups . Master volume and tone controls shape the pickups ’ output , which can be further refined with the fiveway blade switch while a recessed Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo bridge provides improved sustain .
These three models also have a one-piece bolt-on maple neck with scarf joint and graphite reinforcement rods , 12-16-in . compound radius fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and offset dot inlays , convenient thumbwheel truss rod butt adjust , all-black hardware , and a matching Jackson pointed six-in-line headstock .
For more information , contact Fender Musical Instruments Corp .: 480-596-9690 , FAX 480-596-1384 , www . fender . com .
Hohner Ozzy Osbourne Harmonica Hohner has created a new MS-Series harmonica in cooperation with metal legend Ozzy Osbourne . Osbourne says he has played Hohner harmonicas since his early , more blues-oriented days with Black Sabbath .
This professional grade , German-made Ozzy Osbourne harmonica comes in the key of C and is bundled with 30 days of free online lessons . The black cover plates and translucent black comb embody Ozzy Osbourne ’ s aesthetic and it comes in a coffin-shaped tin case .
For more information , contact Coast Music : 514-457-2555 , FAX 514-457-0055 , info @ coastmusic . ca , www . coastmusic . ca .
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