roland fantom x7

The Fantom-X Series are the world's first 'Giga-Workstation' keyboards, giving musicians nearly 1GB of wave memory when fully expanded and powerful 128-voice polyphony. The synthesis section has all-new waveforms and room for 4 SRX expansions, while the sampler's RAM can be expanded to 544MB, with an inexpensive DIMM chip - enough memory to use like a digital recorder. The Fantom-X Series is also the first line of workstation keyboards with a color LCD screen.

Features

128-voice workstations with 61-note keyboard (Fantom-X6), 76-note keyboard (Fantom-X7), or 88-note (Fantom-X8) Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard

Seamless integration of audio and MIDI using gorgeous new ROM waves and sampling with realtime timestretch capability

128MB wave ROM includes quality-focused sounds like 88-key split piano and more

32MB sample RAM expandable to 544MB with optional DIMMs

New color LCD screen - a first in a workstation keyboard!

Innovative features like Skip Back Sampling, Dynamic Pad Bank and V-LINK*

3 MFX processors, plus dedicated reverb, chorus and mastering processor

USB port for MIDI, .WAV/AIFF file exchange and 4x SRX expansion

PC card slot for backing up samples and data with up to 1GB capacity

4 Line outputs (2 stereo or 4 mono), stereo Line input and 24-bit S/PDIF I/O

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Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Rosewood, with Gig Bag)

Fast-action Maple neck, comfort-contoured Alder body, 3 single-coil pickups and standard synchronized tremolo -- it's where the tradition began and still carries on today.

Technical Info

Model Name: Standard Stratocaster (Upgrade)

Model Number: 013-4600-(Color#)

Series: Standard Series

Colors:
(306) Black
(325) Chrome Red
(332)* Brown Sunburst
(375) Midnight Wine
(380) Arctic White
(387) Electron Blue
(Polyester Finish)

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple, Modern 'C' Shape,(Satin Polyurethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5 in. Radius (241mm)

No. of Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo

Pickups: 3 Standard Single-Coil Strat Pickups (Ceramic Magnets)

Controls:
Master Volume
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup)
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)

Pickup Switching
5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup

Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo

Machine Heads: Fender/Ping Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

Hardware: Chrome

Pickguard: 3-Ply White

Scale Length: 25.5 in. (648 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.650 in. (42 mm)

Unique Features: Vintage Styling

Strings: Fender Super Bullets 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042)

Accessories: Standard Gig Bag

Case: None

Introduced: 1/2006

Notice: Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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ibanez RG 3720 DX

The RG guitar line is the unchallenged standard in hard and heavy rock guitars. The RG370DX employs several of Ibanez’ most-popular upgrades, including the Edge III bridge and Wizard II neck.

Features:
Wizard II neck — 25.5 scale neck is 2mm thicker than the super-thin, super-flat Ibanez Wizard.

3-piece Maple neck material

Basswood body — Basswood is a comparatively lightweight wood, which makes it very comfortable for extended playing. With a good balance of highs and lows, basswood is right in between alder and mahogany in sound character.

24 jumbo frets offer easy playing for leads and chording.

Bound Rosewood finger board offers a strong, bright sound and an attractive appearance with a long grain.

Edge III bridge

IBZ INF3 (H) Neck PU

IBZ INFS3 (S) Mid PU

IBZ INF4 (H) Bridge PU

Sharktooth inlay

Black hardware

Have you seen the headlines? “Guitar rock is back.”
Ibanez is happy to hear it. Except at Ibanez, guitar rock never “left” - and if you’re the type of player who reads Ibanez catalogs, you’ve been too busy playing guitar or bass to worry a whole lot about the media’s take on music. However, the papers are right about one thing: there are more new guitar and bass guitar styles than ever before. That’s why there are more different kinds of guitars and basses in the 2003 Ibanez line up.

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Roland Releases SP-555 Sampler

Roland’s punches up its popular SP ampler lineup with the new flagship SP-555 Sampling Workstation. Complete with 16 velocity sensitive pads, 37 Fantom-quality effects, an exciting new LOOP CAPTURE function, beefed up internal sample memory, and total computer integration with USB MIDI/AUDIO connectivity—the new SP-555 is the perfect weapon for artists looking for new ways to get their creativity juices flowing.

Created for DJs, loop based performers and sampler junkies alike, the competitively priced SP-555 model offers customers a simple and stress-free approach to beat-making. Whether it be the 555’s down and dirty sampling capabilities that allow users to assign samples directly to individual pads, or the dynamic new LOOP CAPTURE function that allows them to grab spontaneous, live performances this new sampler offers something for everyone looking to carve out their own unique style.

The new LOOP CAPTURE function allows users to sample live audio from the 555’s inputs, (you can also play loops from the pads of course), with real-time effects tweaks. Additionally, artists can connect a footswitch to the SP-555 to activate the LOOP CAPTURE allowing them to stack individual parts on top of one another. The SP-555 makes it easy to build-out phrase loops in real time by simply activating the Overdub Mode.

The SP-555 boasts an expanded internal memory with almost six minutes of stereo sampling time, or to compact flash cards up to 2 gigabytes in size, for a total of over 12 hours of sample time. Like all other SP models, the 555 streams audio in real-time directly from the Compact Flash card, preventing any irritating audio flow interruptions.

The 37 Fantom-quality effects make the SP-555 stand out from the crowd. Effects include classics like the Voice Transformer, Delay and Isolator, and brand new effects like Super Filter, Amp Simulator Step Ring Modulator and DJ FX Looper. The SP-555 can save custom effects settings to the Effect Memory section and recall patches directly from the pads.

In addition to an army of button and knobs, the new SP-555 also contains Roland’s proprietary V-Link and D-Beam technologies giving beat makers new and organic ways to tweak their samples in a live setting, or in the studio.

Thanks to the onboard USB-MIDI/AUDIO and bundled Cakewalk SONAR LE and Wave Converter software, artists can easily fly beats and sounds back and forth from their laptops with stress-free ease.

In addition to the newest enhancements, the SP-555 shares the same standard feature sets and functions found in the SP-404, including tap tempo, a low-fi sampling mode, and onboard mic and I/O.

Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products, and music accessories. For more information, contact Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 S. Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921, (323) 890-3700 (x3718 - for media use only. www.RolandUS.com

Swart Super Space Tone 30 head and 2x12 cabinet

LIST PRICES: Super Space Tone 30 head, $2,549.00; 2x12 cabinet, $699.00

MANUFACTURER:Swart Amplifier Company, swartamps.com

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS:(Preamp) Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb; (Compressor) Compressor Sensitivity, Compressor Level; (Overdrive) Overdrive Gain, Overdrive Tone, Overdrive Level; Trans-Impedance Power Attenuator

OUTPUT:30–35 watts, depending on output tube type

CHANNELS:One

INPUTS:Hi and Lo

FEATURES:All-tube, cathode-biased output stage; no negative feedback; black powder-coated 12-gauge aluminum chassis; turret-terminal construction; Sprague and Tube Amp Doctor electrolytic capacitors; Mallory 150 and Mojo Dijon signal capacitors; CGE pots; carbon-comp resistors; cloth-covered wire; ceramic tube sockets; three-spring Accutronics reverb tank; Heyboer transformers

CONTROLS:Volume, Hi/Lo gain switch, Tone, Master Volume, Space (reverb), and Tremolo Speed and Depth

CABINET:Finger-jointed pine, with black lacquered tweed covering

TUBE COMPLIMENT:Three JJ ECC 83S/12AX7 tubes (preamp, tremolo and phase-splitter), one JJ ECC 832/12DW7 tube (reverb send and return), four Electro-Harmonix 6V6 GT output tubes (also accepts two EL34s), one JJ GZ34S rectifier tube
FOOTSWITCH:Space (reverb) and Tremolo on/off (included)

SPEAKERS:Two 16-ohm Celestion G12M Greenback 12s, wired in parallel

POWER HANDLING:50 watts

PRO: SUPER-RICH TWEED-VOICED TONES WITH EXTRA GAIN, LUSCIOUS REVERB AND STRONG TREMOLO; TRANSCENDENT RETRO STYLING

CON: EXPENSIVE; SINGLE TONE CONTROL PROVIDES LIMITED TONAL FLEXIBILTY

New Tracks Announced for Guitar Hero III

Activision has announced 11 new songs for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, the next installment in the music and rhythm based video game franchise, including master tracks from rockers AFI, Iron Maiden, Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slayer and the Strokes. Watch for the game in October.

The 11 additional tracks include:

o Miss Murder (AFI)
o Through Fire and Flames (Dragonforce)
o Number of the Beast (Iron Maiden)
o 3's and 7's (Queens of the Stone Age)
o Suck My Kiss (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
o Raining Blood (Slayer)
o Reptillia (the Strokes)
o Paranoid (Black Sabbath)
o Cities on Flame (Blue Oyster Cult)
o Mississippi Queen (Mountain)
o La Grange (ZZ Top)

"Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock features the most comprehensive song list ever assembled for a game," said Tim Riley, Activision's worldwide executive of music. "Artists and music execs from the major and independent record labels and publishers respect the brand and have given us unrivaled access to their music vaults allowing us to give gamers what they want - to grab their Gibson guitars and shred to their favorite music."

In fact, real rock stars like Jade Puget, guitarist for AFI, a band featured in the game is anticipating the upcoming release of the Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and wants fans to know that "if you're going to start playing Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, make sure you have, say, the next 2 years free, because that's all you're going to want to do."

In addition to the newly announced tracks, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock's previously announced tracks include:

o Slash's Original Boss Battle Recording
o Welcome to the Jungle (Guns N' Roses)
o Paint It Black (the Rolling Stones)
o Cherub Rock (Smashing Pumpkins)
o Sabotage (Beastie Boys)
o The Metal (Tenacious D)
o My Name Is Jonas (Weezer)
o Knights of Cydonia (Muse)
o Even Flow (Pearl Jam)
o Lay Down (Priestess)
o Cult of Personality (Living Colour)
o Rock and Roll All Nite (Kiss)
o School's Out (Alice Cooper)
o Rock You Like a Hurricane (Scorpions)
o Slow Ride (Foghat)
o Barracuda (Heart)

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will include explosive new content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status. While continuing to retain all the key features from their prior legendary performances, fresh downloadable content will be offered on multiple platforms, and players can now shred to a killer set list from many of the most popular rock songs ever recorded.

For the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans will also be able to thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform, including exclusive Gibson Guitar's Les Paul model for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii home video game system from Nintendo, and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. PlayStation 2 gamers will also get to shred on a new exclusive shape, Gibson's Kramer guitar, popularized by hard rockers and known for its body design, pickups, electronics and construction for furious finger fretting.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, published by RedOctane and developed by Neversoft, is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available this October. For more information about the Guitar Hero franchise, please visit the dedicated community site: www.guitarhero.com.

Ibanez RGT320Q Prestige Quilt Top Electric Guitar (with Case) Reviews

Feature:
you get so much drive out of the pickups and the guitar is beautiful

Quality:
road use and live concerts is what this guitar is made for and to be honest i dropped mine onge and i have no problems with it

Value:
its worth a lespaul

Desirability:
this is one of the purrtiest guitars i've ever seen other than my custom les paul (platinum)

Sound:
this guitar has got all the options i neeed w/out effects it sounds pure and clear and even sustains well on the 24th fret.

Support:
havent had to contact the company

Overall:
I plan on keeping thhis particular guitar for a while i might get a new one but this will at least be a back up until the day i die

Arch Enemy New Song Online

The following message was posted on Century Media's website:

"Great news Arch Enemy fans as the band gives you a first insight of their upcoming full-length opus "Rise Of The Tyrant" set for release on September 24th, 2007! 'Blood On Your Hands', the crushing opening track has just been posted on the band's Century Media artist page for your listening pleasure - you can get there by clicking here. Or visit the band's MySpace page."

Arch Enemy mastermind Michael Amott enthuses:

"I know there is a lot of excitement out there amongst the fans to hear this new album so we thought it would be cool to give you all a sneak preview. 'Blood On Your Hands' is the opening track on "Rise of The Tyrant" and kicks the album off with a huge bang!
It's a full-on, no holds barred slab of classic Arch Enemy where the whole band is going for it 110%! The song was a blast to write and record and now we are looking forward to playing it live! To me it captures all aspects of Arch Enemy perfectly with just about as much guitar as it's possible to cram into 4 and a half minutes… enjoy!"
Thanks for the info to Metalstorm.ee.

Starcaster S2 Review

It takes some fiddling to get it to where you are comfortable with the way it plays. Once your have it set, it plays and sounds as you would expect a $100 guitar to sound.

Price paid: 179

Purchased from: sams club

Features: Came with a gig bag, 10' cable, Sq 10 practice amp with headphones, picks, extra strings, tuner, strap, and a DVD. Most of these accessories are poor quality, and I would suggest upgrading the strap, strings, and cable. // 7

Sound: I play along the lines of Switchfoot and Relient K. With the tone knobs and the setting knobs on my Fender Frontman 25R amp, I can come close to those sounds. Very solid guitar for the price. It is no real Strat by any means, but if you're just starting out you can't go wrong. // 5

Action, Fit & Finish: Action is ok. Tuners suck though. String bends or playing for about 15 minutes will cause it to go out of tune. I took out my trem bar and it's better, but I'm gonna upgrade soon. The stock strap tears easy. I bought a Levy's and it stays on. Would definently recomend strap locks. Overall it was a decent guitar right out of the box. // 7

Reliability & Durability: I did gig this once. Big suprise, it came out of tune. I've had it since mid November and have played it every day. It still plays very good. My biggest problem was how easy the stock strings break, but I put on some D'Addirio's and fixed that problem. Next big issue is tuning. Buy new tuners. Replace the stock strap and add strap locka and you're set. But this can take a beating. I've dropped this dozens of times and it still plays good. Haven't had any problems with the pickups. This is a good workhorse. // 8

Impression: A great begginer guitar. Everything you need to get started. I learned on this guitar (self-taught) and my frinds are impressed. It looks like a Strat, so that in itself is a plus. But I'm saving to get an Epi Les Paul Custom. If it were stolen I would definently be sad. It's been my guitar since November (I named her Lena after a girlfriend. Lol) And it has sentimental value, but as a rocking/recording/live guitar, no. It just doesn't have a powerful sound, and it's tuners are worthless. Great practice/begginer guitar! You can't go wrong for the price. // 7