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Keith McMillen BopPad Electronic Drum Pad Controller Keith McMillen Instruments has released the BopPad smart sensor electronic drum pad controller .
The BopPad is a USB-powered expressive electronic pad controller for drummers , percussionists , and producers . It features accurate hit detection via velocity , continuous radius , and pressure sensitivity with a fast playing surface and a low latency of under 3 ms . Its advanced architecture allows it to “ see ” each gesture , hit , or tap to respond to the nuances of any percussive performance , measuring strike velocity from soft hand drumming actions to hard-hitting percussion .
At its core is a tuned elastomer surface covering a 10-in . circle of Keith McMillen Instruments ’ Smart Fabric Sensor technology . Independently programmable Quadrants – which are highlighted by clearly visible guidelines on the production version – output MIDI notes , velocity , pitch bend , pressure , and location control changes . Creatively , this serves to provide performers with a traditional feel and adds a dimension of expressivity , enabled further by BopPad Editor .
For more information , contact Keith McMillen Instruments : 877-812-0408 , contact @ keithmcmillen . com , www . keithmcmillen . com .
Rane Seventy-Two DJ Battle Mixer Rane DJ has introduced the Seventy-Two tabletop DJ battle mixer .
The Seventy-Two flagship battle mixer allows dual DJs to compete with their own laptops simultaneously through the two USB computer connections . With a 4.3-in . colour touch screen interface , the Seventy-Two shows Serato DJ ’ s moving waveforms and their cue points , but also brings an interactive experience to FX workflows with two internal Flex FX engines and stacked Serato DJ effects . There are also 16 Akai MPC-style performance pads with RGB backlight , adjustable threshold , and aftertouch , with independent mode controls per deck .
The Seventy-Two is the first product to feature Rane ’ s Mag Three Fader . Significantly updating its Mag Fader design , the new Mag Three offers a unique touchless , tension-adjustable fader with tactile feel and precision , combined with a long and reliable life .
For more information , contact inMusic Canada : 877-981-9910 , FAX 581-981-9913 , ordercanada @ inmusicbrands . com , www . inmusicbrands . com .
Gibson 2018 Hummingbird Guitar Gibson has introduced the 2018 Hummingbird electro-acoustic flat-top guitar .
The latest Hummingbird model features a sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides , a vintage cherry sunburst finish , and distinctive hummingbird-adorned pickguard .
The 24.75-in . mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with a 12-in . radius and 20 frets . Electronics include LR Baggs Element VTC pickups and volume and tone controls . The nickel-finished hardware includes Grover Rotomatic tuning machines and an undersaddle transducer with a two-band preamp EQ .
For more information , contact Yorkville Sound : 905-837-8777 , FAX 905-839-5776 , canada @ yorkville . com , www . yorkville . com .
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