7/07/2012

Golden Gate P-180 Banjo Mute (Nickel Plated Brass) Review

Golden Gate P-180 Banjo Mute (Nickel Plated Brass)
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I was hopeful for this piece of equipment when I bought one, but was pretty much immediately disappointed, and I'm actually kicking myself not having seen how pointless it was before I bought it.
Functionally, yes, it will mute your banjo, for the minute or two it stays on without having to re-apply pressure to it. You basically have to forcefully wedge the thing onto the bridge (just look at how it's notched... a more ham-fisted approach I can't imagine), and even if you could get the thing to stick for more than a lick or two, there's no possible way to get it to stay without causing damage to the bridge. Metal vs. wood, 'n all.
There are far better options out there. The best was one I'd had years ago, and haven't seen its like since, but I left it with my family band's banjo for my little brother. It was a weighed bar, bullet shaped at both ends, with dual metal plates fluted out and slotted for banjo string spacing that pinched the bridge without too much pressure, but enough to keep it in place. I'd love to find another.

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Golden Gate Banjo mute The accessory that any banjo student shouldn't be withoutAllows for intense practice at any hourNickel plated brass construction

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Concord Adjustable Oblong Viola Case - adjusts for sizes 15.5"-17" Review

Concord Adjustable Oblong Viola Case - adjusts for sizes 15.5-17
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This is a great case. Sturdy enough that I can SIT on it without fear of hurting my instrument. It's heavier than my old case, but very much worth it! Not to mention, it's a freakin' work of art! For the price, it's a steal. My Viola is very very pleased! ^.^

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This professional viola case is made by Concord International Group, Inc. This is part of the Academy Series which features a water resistant cordura cover, velvet lining with suspension, and back-pack ready. The case has an adjustable system for sizes 15"-17" and the interior design allows more space for the shoulder rest. The Exterior-Interior Color Schemes for the case is as follows: an Exterior (black) with an Interior in (burgandy, blue, or green); an Exterior (blue) with an Interior in (blue). Please contact us and specify your color preferenc upon ordering this item.

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7/06/2012

Sonuus G2M Universal Guitar To MIDI Converter Review

Sonuus G2M Universal Guitar To MIDI Converter
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If you're an instrumentalist who wants to convert your sound into midi(enabling you to trigger electronic sounds) this might be your ticket to ride. I purchased this unit to trigger sounds from my electric guitars. I have old unit by roland(VP-10) which was designed to track vocals. It did not work well on vocals, but was good on guitars. Well this unit is cheaper and tracks better too. The Roland does double duty of processing, but it is no longer made. All one has to do to get it working is put in a battery, plug a guitar cord in, plug a midi out cable in, plug midi cable into midi input, and run an out cable from unit into you guitar effects/amp / mixer channel/recording channel. This is a device created by a company with affiliates in guitar tuner technology. So tracking was their priority. It is mono, so playing power chords is out.I like playing solo lead lines on one string. If you change from one string to the next,remember to mute the note before hitting the next, otherwise it goes gonzo. If you have midi gear and want a device that will accept any guitar you own without having to install a pickup on it, then this could be for you. If you need to play chords, buy a roland system. Like the VP 70 ,this unit gives one the freedom to just plug in and play. I recently connected the sonuus to a MOPHO synth. That unit is monophonic, so the marraige seemed fruitful. Not all of the sounds of the MOPHO were guitar friendly. Tweaking patches/sounds on your slave unit will be essential to get good interplay between your instrument and the unit you choose to trigger. While I use it on guitar,any instrument can trigger this. If you have a violin, acoustic guitar,sax, mandolin, harp, ect. and If it has small mic output or a contact pickup on it, it can interface with the Sonuus. Just make sure that you have an adaptor to bring your connection to a 1/4 input. I would think wind instruments with a small bell mike could work well with this, as they are monophonic. For those craving a wider palette of sound, check it out. AMEN


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The G2M is a simple-to-use, highly effective, guitar-to-MIDI converter. It is Universal because it doesn&apost need a special pick-up mounted on your guitar, but instead simply connects to your guitar like any other effects pedal or tuner.Designed to give accurate triggering, with low-latency, it is a true plug-and-play solution for monophonic MIDI guitar. It can be used to sequence bass lines and guitar solos add an edge to your live performancesit opens up many creative possibilities. No modifications are required to your guitar; no special pickups to install; and nothing needs to be stuck onto your instrument. It works with all electric guitars.Robust PerformanceResearch has shown us that the most important aspect for pitch-to-MIDI conversion is reliable and reproducible triggering of notes. While low-latency is important, robust triggering is the key to usabilityyou can easily adapt to some latency, but you cannot adapt to random, spurious notes.By virtue of the unique, inherently robust technology used in the G2M you will be able to reliably generate accurate MIDI quickly and easily. Notes are generated exactly as played, and the nuances of your performance are captured with fast, accurate pitch-bend data.Improves Playing TechniqueFor optimal MIDI conversion, your guitar playing needs to be clean and accurate. Accidental notes, resonating open strings and other sounds can often be converted into undesired MIDI notes. Often you dont hear these when playing guitar yourself, but can detect them easily when listening live to the generated MIDI.Striving to improve MIDI note accuracy, encourages clean picking and accurate fingering, with good control over non-sounding strings by damping them.Not only will your MIDI output be more accurate, your normal guitar playing will sound clearer and more professional. Its like having a tutor sitting beside you giving you advice. Its also great fun!Usage IdeasSequencing bass linesThe...

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Cecilio 92-D Chromatic/String Tuner with Metronome Review

Cecilio 92-D Chromatic/String Tuner with Metronome
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I'm a music teacher and I have several tuner/metronomes, but got this one because one of my students who is colorblind had one. I really liked it at first (the back light is pretty) and does not rely on color recognition to determine pitch accuracy. However, no matter how I configure it, the A pitch won't tune properly. This one is probably damaged, leaving me with the feeling that I wish I'd purchased an Intelli; at least I'd know it would work properly.

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This chromatic tuner is easy to read, has a large LCD display, and can be used to tune any instrument. The guitar, bass, violin, viola and cello tuning modes have eliminated and simplified the fuss and guess work of tuning stringed instruments. A built in 1/4 inch input jack is also provided for the use with the electric guitar and electric bass. When using the Metronome function an audible beat is provided for an easy to find downbeat in any of the compound or duple meter settings. With an adjustable note value and tempo range setting mastering complex beats is achieved for any level musician!

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7/05/2012

Electro-Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator Review

Electro-Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator
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The biggest complaint I've heard anyone come up with about this pedal is that it's "not the real POG", which honestly, isn't necessarily a bad thing. The Micro POG has 3 knobs and an on/off switch - one knob controls the "dry" signal (the clean signal from your guitar), one controls the "Sub Octave" signal (your guitar signal taken down an octave), and the last controls the "Octave Up" (your guitar signal taken up an octave).
The best part of this pedal is that it's "Polyphonic" - it will track multiple notes at once and work it's magic on every note you play.
This pedal really deserves a place on anyone's pedal board - want to thicken up some of your rhythm lines? Make your Stratocaster sound like an organ? Unleash a wave of "how is he doing that?" sounds?
If you want to do any of that, I would highly recommend the POG.
PS The thing is rock solid.

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The Electro-Harmonix Micro POG pedal offers you peanut-butter milkshake thick sound.The EHX XO series Micro POG is a polyphonic octave generator effect that will make your 6-string guitar sound like a 12-string and make your 4-string bass sound like an 8-string. The Micro Pog's super-fast tracking gives you glitch-free polyphony and makes a great bass sound using the sub octave. Includes Dry, Sub Octave, and Octave Up controls. Dry and wet outputs. 96DC-200BI power supply included. Electro-Harmonix XO Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator Guitar Effects Pedal Features: Super fast tracking Glitch-free polyphonic output Dry, Sub Octave, and Octave Up controls Dry and wet outputs Includes 96DC-200BI power supply

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Guardian Portable Music Stand (Adjustable, Pink) Review

Guardian Portable Music Stand (Adjustable, Pink)
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My 5th grader liked the color, and I was surprised at the solid quality of this product. It has a carry case and small, thin extension arms to hold the music pages down. A wee bit short, wouldn't get this for someone over 5'4", but it's perfect for anyone under that height.

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This easily adjustable stand extends to 60".The locking mechanism is ergonomically designed to loosen and tighten effortlessly. Highly portable, this stand folds to only 21".

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7/04/2012

Wolf Forte Primo 15" & Larger Viola Shoulder Rest Review

Wolf Forte Primo 15 and Larger Viola Shoulder Rest
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I'm a pro, playing viola in the Opera House Orchestra. Most of my life I'm using Wolf shoulder rests and this is my newest one-of course-again a great product as the Wolf should be and always is. Highest recommendations.

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Wolf Forte Primo 15" & Larger Viola Shoulder Rest has a wide, rubber-padded bar and the metal backing can be bent for individual shaping. The legs have 2 height adjustments and the angle adjustable. No neck is too long for this Viola rest!

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