The Cube Street II from Boss is a battery-powered stereo amplifier for mobile performers. Evolved from Roland’s Cube Street — and newly rebranded with the Boss name — the compact Cube Street II features two input channels for mics and instruments, onboard effects, looper and harmony functions. The amplifier also includes support for the optional Boss Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor, a new product that lets users wirelessly stream backing tracks and control Cube Street II functions with a dedicated app for iOS and Android mobile devices. The Cube Street II is lighter and more durable than the original, thanks to a modern ABS injection-molded cabinet design.
Godin’s Summit Classic HT guitars feature a chambered Canadian Laurentian basswood body that’s responsive and lightweight. The body has a carved maple top for added bite and is joined by a Silver Leaf maple set-neck with rosewood fretboard. The guitar also boasts direct-mounted Godin Custom humbuckers and pushes the limits even further with the included Godin High Definition Revoicer system. Its sound can be controlled via the recessed volume and tone knobs and three-way toggle switch.
Alesis has rolled out two new 88-key digital pianos: the Prestige and Prestige Artist. The Prestige series combines studio-quality multi-sampled voices, a custom-voiced, 50-watt, micro-array speaker system and a graded hammer-action keybed to provide an authentic piano-playing experience. The instruments’ built-in voices can be layered and/or split to provide a rich ensemble sound. Lesson mode divides the keyboard into two zones with the same pitch and voice, while Record mode enables players to record and listen back.
Hercules’ new DG Adaptive series includes the Universal Podcast Mic and Camera Arm Stand, a Smartphone Holder, and the 2-In-1 Tablet and Phone Holder. All three models include 360-degree rotation, the TightVice locking mechanism, a wider support range to accommodate a variety of devices and accessories, and adaptive application for ease of mounting on any surface. The Universal Mic and Camera Arm Stand can clamp to a flat or round surface and has the ability to hold a mic, pop filter and a smartphone or tablet. The Smartphone Holder fits virtually any phone and sets up seamlessly on a flat surface. The 2-In-1 Tablet and Phone Holder offers adaptability that extends to fit all tablets.
Building on its Hi-X55 headphones, Austrian Audio’s new Hi-X65 professional headphones are designed for mixing and mastering. The open over-ear design and the high-excursion driver ensure transparent sound that’s perfect for sound engineers. In addition to large, open and detailed sound, the Hi-X65 is quite comfortable, with ear pads made from soft memory foam.
