Canadian Musician - September/October 2020 | Page 69

Vidami Video Looper Pedal Vidami has added QuickSearch functionality to its namesake hands-free video looper pedal that integrates with YouTube and other online video players. The Vidami hands-free video looper enables users to speed up, slow down, loop, and pause online tutorial videos in order to help players stay focused and in the flow of learning by keeping their hands on the instrument and off the computer. With the new QuickSearch functionality, musicians can now press and hold the ‘forward’ button for a full second to scroll forward and stop wherever they’d like by tapping the ‘play/pause’ button. This new feature makes it easier to quickly navigate to any section of a video, helping to further streamline the learning process. As well, Vidami has expanded its compatibility with the release of its new Safari Extension. Users of Safari on macOS 10.13 or later can now access the new Safari Extension via the “Downloads” page on the Vidami website. This extension offers all the same features as the Vidami Chrome Extension. For more information, contact Vidami: [email protected], www.vidami.com Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster V4 Fender has released the Jim Root Jazzmaster V4, the latest iteration of its collaboration with the Slipknot guitarist. The newest model in Fender’s Artist Signature Series, it’s designed to capture the fast and aggres- sive yet fluid playing style Root is known for. The latest version of Root’s signature Jazzmaster, the V4 guitar has just the essentials with a volume control and three-way switch to complement the sleek look. New features inspired by the guitarist’s preferences include: Jim Root signature active EMG pickups, a hardtail bridge, and a single-knob volume control with a three-way switch for simple access to tones. The white neck binding with white pearloid block inlays reflects in dark light so players don’t have to worry about losing their place. For more information, contact Fender Musical Instruments Corp.: 480-596-9690, www.fender.com. CANADIAN MUSICIAN 69