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6/23/2012

Rocktron Banshee Talk Box Review

Rocktron Banshee Talk Box
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I bought this talkbox from Musicians friend here in Kansas city and I must say I love it. No tricky set up. You just simply plug in and play your instrument. I am a keyboard player and it makes my Yamaha DX100 sound amazingly great. I like the effects that you can do with the box. In the manual it is also explained very well about setting up. If you were to read the Rocktron description, it says that you can't distroy the driver. I have even spoken to a gentlemen at the company and he has said that he has turned up his box to the maximum volume. There is one let down in this review I do want to mention. I understand that guitarists have been using this effect. That's fine. I have no problem with that. But what about us keyboardists? Professional, and or hobbiests? Everyone is looking at this and saying that this can only be hooked up to a guitar, or bass. Wrong wrong wrong! This is also a talkbox for a keyboard. I mean sure, Roger Troutman, and Roger Troutman II have had different talkbox sounds, but, Roger Troutman II used the Rocktron when he recorded the second coming in 2000. So, don't look at this box just for guitarists, look at this box for keyboardists too!

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Bringing a cool, new twist to the outdated generation of complicated and risky talk boxes, the Banshee is a unique new product that gives classic rock touches to today's players. Although "talk boxes" have been used in the making of hit music (Aerosmith, Frampton, Joe Walsh, etc.) for years, many guitar players simply have not tried them because of their complicated and potentially damaging setup. Leave it to the stomp box gurus at Rocktron. The Banshee rocks, simply and safely. What makes the Banshee so unique is that it contains its own internal preamp, amplifier, and horn driver. You simply plug into the Banshee like you would any common stomp box, and run the provided "tubing" up the mic stand and into your mouth. The rest is up to your own imagination as you get the most incredible sounds from your instrument. And no more risk of blowing up your favorite amp head, (always a possibility with talk boxes of old). The Banshee's preamp section features controls for gain, tone, and output level. A wide range of clean and dirty preamp tones may be dialed in with plenty of saturation for those who desire lots of gain. Guitar World Magazine wrote: "The Banshee's high-gain preamp and focused tone control allow for excellent enunciation and sustain. With minimal practice, I was able to create clear words and open vowels, and I could readily see how anyone could become addicted to this effect." Not only does the Banshee scream in the talkbox mode, but Rocktron has also included an extra jack for hookup with an extension pedal speaker. Plugging a speaker cabinet to this output turns your pedal board into a perfect practice setup with enough volume to do some pretty serious cranking!Get your hands on the most unique product in years and let your creative juices flow! Or as Guitar World Magazine put it: "With a simple design and arena-worthy performance at a cool price, this Banshee is sure to send you screaming into the night.

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2/13/2012

Essential Songs - The 1980s - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook Review

Essential Songs - The 1980s - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook
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I have been looking for a good 80's collection to play on my keyboard and trumpet... thankfully I found this. It has everything I could ever want. I do wish there was more but that is just my greed kicking in wanting everything. I think this is an awesome addition for any musician's collection. It is worth the money and is very informative.

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72 hits from the age of new wave, power pop, and hair metal: Abracadabra * Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) * Axel F * Call Me * Centerfold * Didn't We Almost Have It All * Don't You (Forget About Me) * Ebony and Ivory * The Heat Is On * Higher Love * Hurts So Good * Jump * Man in the Mirror * Manic Monday * Material Girl * Sister Christian * Somewhere Out There * Take My Breath Away (Love Theme) * Time After Time * Up Where We Belong * We Are the World * What's Love Got to Do with It * and more.

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1/29/2012

Sabine ZipBeat 6000 Digital Metronome Review

Sabine ZipBeat 6000 Digital Metronome
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I have visted multiple music stores and looked at a myriad of metronomes, but this one is the best. When my piano students need a metronome, I simply ask the parents if I can order it for them online. They don't have to go to the store ... I can make sure the kids get the best one ... and it's always here by next week's lesson.

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Sabine's new ZipBeat-6000 Digital Metronome offers you many valuable features previously available only in far more expensive metronomes. The SWEEP LED gives you a visual cue. Switch from 2 alternating LED's to 8 sweeping LED's. It even has a stand for easy viewing. The ZipBeat-6000 Digital Metronome comes complete with a manufacturers Limited Two Year Warranty. Loud Clear ToneAccented Downbeat from 2 - 6 beats per measure.Speed adjusts from 40 to 208 beats for measure (or Largo to Presto)6-Setting tone generator for reference pitch (from A=440 to A=445 Hz)

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1/15/2012

Johann Friedrich Burgmüller - 18 Characteristic Studies, Op. 109 - Piano Songbook Review

Johann Friedrich Burgmüller - 18 Characteristic Studies, Op. 109 - Piano Songbook
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This piano book was a little easy for me but I suggest it for people who are beginning to play the piano. I felt that it didnt sound like her songs at all and I was disappointed.

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Composed as a sequel to the 25 Progressive Studies, Op. 100, the exquisite miniatures that comprise opus 109 possess a timeless value for teachers, students, and audiences alike. Late Intermediate to Early Advanced Level.

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10/14/2011

Cherry Lane Jack Johnson Anthology Piano, Vocal, Guitar Songbook Review

Cherry Lane Jack Johnson Anthology Piano, Vocal, Guitar Songbook
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I sing and play guitar. Jack Johnson is my favorite artist. This book is a collection of his best works and is easy to play. I would recommend this to anyone who plays guitar, even if you have never heard of Jack, this really is a tremendous product.

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24 of the best from this Hawaiian singer/songwriter, including: Better Together - Breakdown - Flake - Fortunate Fool - Holes to Heaven - The Horizon Has Been Defeated - Sitting, Waiting, Wishing - Taylor - Traffic in the Sky - and more.

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8/23/2011

Wittner MT50 Metronome Review

Wittner MT50 Metronome
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Wittner MT50 Pocket Metronome
Flick the switch on the right side, and it starts instantly. Slide the switch up for blinking LED and sound, off is the middle position, and down is for LED only. Turn the center knob to select the desired tempo. Use the included ear plug to better hear the sound while making music. Takes one 9v battery. Includes built-in stand.
Pros:
- Will fit in many shirt pockets - is about the size of a pack of cigarettes. Weighs only a few ounces, so there is no burden to carry it in your gig bag or instrument case.
- Takes no more than a couple of seconds to select a tempo of 40 to 208. Knurled knob is just right for sure control.
- Tuning note is a perfect A 440 according to my new Korg tuner.
- Clicking of beat sound is an OK volume when there's no music being played.
- Handy wire stand to hold unit in near-vertical position on a flat surface.
- Wearing ear-piece provides reasonably audible sound. I can hear it while playing my trumpet, for example.
Cons:
- The blinking LED is too faint to be of much use. Set it on your music stand while playing, and unless you have terrific peripheral vision or the unit is within inches of your sight line, you probably won't see the light. Other brands have much brighter LEDs.
- The beat sound, although OK, is not as loud as other pocket metronomes my fellow musicians use. It's OK for small group tempo setting, but insufficiently loud to demonstrate tempo to a large band.
- The ear-piece is useful while practicing on your own, but the volume could be a bit higher (and yes, my hearing is just fine). In any case, my antique wooden metronome with the swinging pendulum is much easier to follow, at least for me.
- Basic, no frills device. A volume and brightness control would have been a big help. There are no beat (4/4, 2/4, 3/4 etc., where beat 1 is louder) choices. It doesn't shut off by itself.
Summary:
I bought it mostly to set the tempo for small groups I'm in, before we start a piece. For that, it works fine. However, having a weak LED and so-so beat sound, are pretty basic weaknesses. I wouldn't buy this one again.

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Easy to use, the Wittner MT50 metronome prominently features a tempo dial that adjusts between 40 to 208 beats per minute. The MT50's speaker produces a loud "tick" sound, which is easier to hear in context than the "beep" produced by most other electronic metronomes. The MT50 also has a flashing LED beat indicator, which can be used for silent practice or along with the speaker for added visual reference. The MT50 also generates an A=440 reference tone for tuning. A built-in wire stand allows convenient upright positioning. Earphone included. Uses one 9V battery (not Included).

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8/06/2011

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook Review

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook
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This sounds like a direct transposition of the original album Dark Side of the Moon. WHen I received it I was expecting something that sounding like, but not exact to Dark Side of the Moon. THIS WAS EXACT! Us and Them was transposed beautifully and the bass line in Breathe is amazing. The bonus track Wots...Uh the Deal is great although it was not my reason for purchasing.

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Features selections from this 5-star landmark album that spent an incredible 741 weeks on the Billboard album chart: Brain Damage - Breathe - Breathe (Reprise) - Eclipse - The Great Gig in the Sky - Money - Time - Us and Them, plus "Wots...Uh the Deal," a bonus song from their 1972 record Obscured by Clouds.

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