6/25/2012

Pirastro Evah Pirazzi up to 16.5" Viola String Set - Medium Gauge Review

Pirastro Evah Pirazzi up to 16.5 Viola String Set - Medium Gauge
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Unlike the Evah Pirazzi violin strings, the windings are even and don't interfere with insertion into the tailpiece. The strings produce a warm yet clear tone that performs well both in small ensembles and in orchestra use. The break-in period is reasonable and the strings remain stable much longer than Obbligato. I find them excellent overall for full-time professional use.

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Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings are made with the newest manufacturing techniques and offer a focused sound, wide dynamic range, quick response and are the most intensive brilliant sounding synthetic core strings. One of our most popular strings!

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Garritan Personal Orchestra Review

Garritan Personal Orchestra
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I am surprised that this is the first review for GPO on Amazon, considering the growing following this collection has.
This is one impressive product - a comprehensive list of sounds, that work very well together. Obviously the samples in more expensive packages are more impressive in their basic sound, but if used with skill it is truly astonishing what can be achieved with this set - one has only to listen to the numerous user demos on their web site to see for yourself. The situation here is that the sum is in fact greater than its parts.
In this price range, there really isn't anything that can compare to it. The quality of the results achievable are good enough for professional use, and in fact it is getting considerable professional application in many different areas.
Anyone looking for orchestral sounds, but unwilling (or more likely unable) to the spend the thousands necessary for the big libraries should take a look at what is being offered here.
Really, bravo to the Garritan team for creating such an impressive library at a price point accessible to almost anyone.

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Whether you're a professional film composer who needs to produce orchestral mockups at a moment's notice, a hobbyist who wants to create great sounding orchestral music, or a student who is studying the art and craft of orchestration, Personal Orchestra will simplify creative work at a price that won't break the bank. In the studio, at home or on the road, Personal Orchestra is for every musician.Personal Orchestra contains samples of all the major instruments in a symphony orchestra-strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion-as well as instruments not found in other orchestral libraries-a Steinway® concert grand piano, a Stradivarius violin, Guarneri Violin, Gagliano Violin, Wurlitzer and Venus concert harps, Haynes flutes, Heckel bassoons, a Mustel celeste, a Rudolf von Beckerath concert pipe organ, a harpsichord, and many other exquisite instruments. There is everything one needs to create orchestrations of any size! In fact, as a whole, Personal Orchestra has the most expensive collection and highest caliber of orchestral instruments of any orchestral sample library ever recorded!Build ensembles one instrument at a time from individual solo instruments. This allows the user to construct ensembles or sections of any size - solo instruments, duos, trios, quartets, chamber ensembles, small orchestras, or a full symphonic orchestra.Personal Orchestra allows you to create realistic sounding orchestral music quickly and easily, right "out of the box." No confusin...

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6/24/2012

Music Note Finder by Wright-Way Review

Music Note Finder by Wright-Way
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We enjoyed the product I bought it for my son to help him with his
piano lessons, he was excited when he got it. And its not
sold in stores anymore and his Teacher was glad he had too.

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Perfect for learning note position. This clever training aid is found to be indispensable by many teachers. Moving the note up and down the grand staff commands instant and complete attention as it demonstrates the basic note reading concepts of direction and distance. Random note position (31 notes at your finger tip) teaches rapid note recognition. Best results are obtained through the use of daily drills as outlined in the instruction book "Five Minutes A Day" which is included. Spongey padded board measures 6 x 8 inches.

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Crystalcello MC100 Full Size 4/4 Cello with Carrying Bag + Bow + Accessories Review

Crystalcello MC100 Full Size 4/4 Cello with Carrying Bag + Bow + Accessories
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Overall, I am pleased with my new cello, because it came with strings, end pin protector, cello rosin, cello cover, and French bow. I was surprised I did not find any packaged extra strings. I was also surprised to see that some hair came out from the bow very easily, which almost led me to believe that this bow needed re-hairing. It seems that this instrument can produce a good resonating forward sound, which at times have to control by backing the note dynamics off. I was not able to find a logo indicating where this cello was originally made at. The bridge was slightly too high. Because my original plan was to use the instrument in my church only and not professionally, this full-size instrument works very well with me. Thank you!

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6/23/2012

Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff Distortion Pedal Review

Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff Distortion Pedal
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This pedal is great. The Sustain knob (controls dist./sust.) has a wide range of choices. You want a great 70's dist. or a bit more heavy? Just adjust the knob! AWESOME and very smooth sustain, and the tone is killer from this pedal. I only had to tweak the knobs a bit before I had "that" feeling iin the back of my neck. The one that says, "That's it right there!"
The size of this pedal is nice too, it's a bit wider than say a BOSS, but it doesn't take up too much room. The box is pretty sturdy, it will take some abuse!
Alone or with a few effects, this is a great pedal

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Same silky smooth violin-like sustain and creamy tone that made the legendary 1970 Big Muff famous - This little brother proudly displays its heritage proudly. Small, pedal board friendly, die-cast case.

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Cecilio CVA-400 Handmade Rosewood Fitted Viola Outfit - 16 Inches Review

Cecilio CVA-400 Handmade Rosewood Fitted Viola Outfit - 16 Inches
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This viola is decent for an orchestra student. The strings and bridge are not very durable/strong, after a tuning one bridge cracked, and after a few months of use one string is starting to "peel" The bow itself had many loose hairs (when tightened) when it arrived, and weekly, some strings start to easily fall out. Another con is that the bridge is not cut, so you'll need to send it into a string shop to do so for around $30-$40. Overall it does produce a nice sound and is good for maybe a High School string student.


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Cecilio violas are carefully hand carved. Each viola is meticulously graduated to exact specifications, ensuring a consistency of tone between individual pieces. The CVA-400 model features a hand carved solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides. It has a beautiful inlaid purfling satin finish and flamed back and sides. This is a complete set and comes with natural color rosewood pegs, chinrest, tailpiece and rosewood fingerboard. The rosewood tailpiece has 4 fine nickel plated tuners which is found in very expensive violas. The brazilwood bow comes with rosewood frog and unbleached genuine mongolian horsehair. The set also includes the following: Lightweight form fitting hard case with pockets and strap, extra set of Viola Strings, quality rosin cake and extra viola bridge. The included accessories retail for more than $65. This is the best viola you can find at this price. Guaranteed!! And to make it even better it comes protected with a one year manufacturers warranty.

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6/22/2012

TC-Helicon VoiceTone Harmony-G XT Vocal Effects Processor Review

TC-Helicon VoiceTone Harmony-G XT Vocal Effects Processor
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Much simpler to use than its big daddy, the VoiceLive2--but it's missing one crucial thing: the dedicated jack for the expression pedal to turn the harmonies on and off in live situations. If you use it sparingly, it's an instrument unto itself, and with the latching footswitch, you end up playing Riverdance on it. Also: in a band situation, it's very very sensitive to outside noise into your vocal mic. You need a completely polarizing hypercardioid, and you'll need to point the other amps away from it. In a crowded cavern-type gig? Forget it. It'll squeal on you.
Perfect for acoustic gigs where you don't run signal interference. Just a beautiful invention. Next time, TC Helicon, give us that expression pedal jack, and you'll have the best performance pedal in the business.

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Kick your vocals into high gear with VoiceTone Harmony-G XT. Now with improved harmony technology and reverb from its big brother VoiceLive 2, Harmony-G XT will improve your tone and surround your voice with pro effects and vocal harmony.

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