Yamaha GEAR DGX-660 Portable Grand
AER Compact TE Signature Acoustic Amp
Pioneer DJM-450 Two-Channel Mixer
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Yamaha GEAR DGX-660 Portable Grand
Yamaha has introduced the DGX-660 , which now includes a customizable Piano Room feature and a microphone input with digital vocal effects . Designed for piano students and casual players of all ages , this new Portable Grand ensemble instrument replaces the DGX-650 .
The 1 / 4-in . microphone input lets players sing along while playing the piano and record the performance to USB audio , complete with digital vocal effects like reverb and chorus . An optional wireless UD- WL01 accessory allows streaming of audio and MIDI over WiFi between an iOS device and the DGX-660 , providing connectivity to Yamaha music apps for iPad .
The You Are the Artist collection of Hal Leonard piano songbooks and play-along recordings can be used in conjunction with the instrument . Score Display puts the music notation of MIDI songs onto the instrument ’ s screen and songs can be slowed down to allow players to practice at a chosen tempo . Players can also practice one hand while the DGX-660 plays the other .
For more information , contact Yamaha Canada Music : 416-298-1311 , FAX 416-292-1171 , www . ca . yamaha . com .
AER Compact TE Signature Acoustic Amp
German amp manufacturer AER and fingerstyle guitarist Tommy Emmanuel have collaborated on the release of the Compact TE signature acoustic amp .
The signature amp is based on AER ' s Compact 60 , the 60 W model used most often by Emmanuel . Aboriginal art is etched into one side of the cabinet and symbolizes the artist ’ s connection to Aboriginal Australians . On the opposite side , Emmanuel ' s initials are carved into the cabinet along with “ CGP ,” a tribute to his mentor , Chet Atkins , who bestowed upon him the designation of “ Certified Guitar Player .”
AER has incorporated a reverb / delay effect setting from the Alesis MidiVerb II , long used by Emmanuel , into the Compact TE ' s onboard effects section . Additionally , contrary to the standard Compact 60 , the DI out signal incorporates the onboard effects . Finally , the gig bag strap features signature embroidery .
For more information , contact SFM : 514-780-2070 , FAX 514-780-2111 , info @ sfm . ca , www . sfm . ca .
Pioneer DJM-450 Two-Channel Mixer
Pioneer DJ has introduced the DJM-450 two-channel mixer , which inherits several features from the company ’ s flagship DJM-900NXS2 . It makes an ideal partner for XDJ-700 multiplayers or PLX-1000 turntables and comes bundled with licence keys for rekordbox dj and rekordbox dvs .
The DJM-450 features the Magvel crossfader , inherited from the DJM-900NXS2 , that gives an accurate response and feel during complicated scratch techniques . The Sound Colour FX and Beat FX with parameter control also come from the flagship mixer . Analog and digital sound sources come via the 64-bit digital signal processor that uses dithering technology .
The EQs and channel faders feature curves equivalent to those on the DJM-900NXS2 and the EQ curves give precision across the highs , mids , and lows . The isolator feature means users can eliminate each EQ band when they turn the knob all the way to the left .
For more information , contact SFM : 514-780-2070 , FAX 514-780- 2111 , info @ sfm . ca , www . sfm . ca .
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