Novation delivers big power in a portable package with the Summit, its two-part, 16-voice, 61-key polyphonic synthesizer. Summit’s digital New Oxford Oscillators offer subtractive, FM and wavetable synthesis, and feed into genuine analog dual filters, distortion and VCAs.
Samson has announced the RS110A, a 300-watt, two-way active loudspeaker with Bluetooth. The RS110A offers versatile and convenient sound reinforcement to a wide range of audio applications. Easy to transport and set up, this powerful speaker features an onboard mixer with mic/line input options, Bluetooth audio streaming and a wireless USB port for connecting Samson XPD series wireless microphone systems.
Hal Leonard’s Bill Evans Omnibook for piano is a spiral-bound collection that includes exact, note-for-note transcriptions of performances by the DownBeat Hall of Fame inductee. Among the 40 songs are classics such as “Autumn Leaves,” “Blue In Green,” “My Funny Valentine,” “Night And Day,” “Stella By Starlight” and “Waltz For Debby.”
D’Addario Woodwinds has unveiled Venn, a series of reeds that combine the stability, longevity and durability of a synthetic reed with the sound and feel of natural cane. To mimic the organic structure of cane, D’Addario reverse-engineered cane itself, layering different polymer fibers with resin and organic reed elements to make up the reed blank. Venn lasts up to 20 times longer than a cane reed and is resistant to splitting, chipping and breaking. Consistency is identical from reed to reed, in contrast to the variant in natural cane reeds. Venn is available initially for B-flat clarinet and alto and tenor saxophone in core strengths.
The Ergonomic Headless Bass from Ibanez features headless construction and a specially designed body that allows bassists to maintain a similar playing position whether seated or standing. The contoured, ergonomic design and chambered body make for a lightweight, well-balanced and comfortable instrument that’s built for long sets or practice sessions. There is an extended relief cut on the back of the body behind the lower horn for easier upper-fret access. Also, the top half of the back of the body is slanted, which allows the bass to rest slightly closer to the player’s body for better control and a more ergonomic feel.
