NAMM 2016: iRig Blue Turn
Gigging musicians that use iPads as their notation display rather than traditional paper-based music, consistently come across the problem of turning pages or scrolling while both hands are occupied. iRig BlueTurn is a simple Bluetooth solution to the problem – two soft illuminated footswitches to be operated by your feet.
NAMM 2021: Top ten new music tech
Although NAMM wasn't in person this year, the Believe in Music Week was a success, and a lot of new products were revealed virtually. Here are some of the most notable ones.
5 Gift Ideas for the Musician in your Life
Give the musician in your life the ability to perform, or the ability to record their performances with these suggestions.
Casiotone S100, 200, and 300 Keyboards comparison and review
Casio recently revived its Casiotone series. Keep reading to find out if these keyboards are the ideal product for you.
Casio XW-J1
The XW-J1 DJ Controller for your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad is ideally suited to mixing music and videos. The controller is equipped with the latest functions and a number of effects, so even beginners can use it intuitively for successful performances. As the controller is compatible with iOS, Mac and Windows, the product offers functions that are coordinated with the popular djay and vjay app from Algoriddim and Deckadance from Image-Line.
Casio CDP-130CS Digital Piano Review with Videos
The price-performance ratio is hard to beat on this piano—you really can’t go wrong. It is a solid product with a good feature set that will enable the beginner or intermediate player to really enjoy the instrument. If you’ve been wanting to take up piano or you’ve been looking for a reason to buy a piano and cost has been a factor, check out the CDP-130CS at Best Buy Canada.
Yamaha P-145 digital piano review
The Yamaha P-145 is an excellent choice if you are looking for a quality, and streamlined digital piano to begin your musical journey.
Alesis Transactive Wireless Portable Powered Bluetooth Speaker System
A lot of different bang for your buck. The Alesis Transactive Wireless speaker functions as a wired speaker, a Bluetooth speaker, a USB charger for your mobile devices, an amplifier for guitar, keyboards, or electronic drums, and a small Personal Address (P.A.) system. It is portable, can run on AC power or with the built in rechargeable battery, and can even be pole mounted. This hard working unit can do it all and not empty the bank account.
iRig USB and HD X review: Audio interfaces for guitar
IK Multimedia's iRig USB and HD X are the perfect companions for the modern travelling guitarist or bassist.
Keep your New Year’s Resolution to Learn a New Skill
Now that 2016 is here, it’s time to honour all those resolutions you made when the clock struck midnight. There’s no better time than the present, but don’t worry, we’re here to give you some support in keeping those promises. So, if your New Year’s resolution was to learn a new skill, read on for how to actually make it happen in 2016.