IK Multimedia has announced AmpliTube X-Gear pedals. Each of the pedals feature 16 different effects that are drawn from the most popular AmpliTube models and all-new reverb and delay algorithms, bringing IK’s effects out of the computer and onto pedalboards. And each pedal is accompanied by a virtual X-Gear version of the exact same effects for use in AmpliTube 5 (SE version included). This lets users record, tweak settings and save presets back to the hardware pedal. Now guitarists can switch between stage and studio seamlessly and enjoy superior tone anywhere.
Korg’s Nautilus Workstation delivers the power and performance of the company’s flagship Kronos in a streamlined design. Featuring new and updated sounds, Nautilus is ideal for performing musicians, songwriters and producers. Each of the 88-, 73- and 61-key Nautilus performance Workstation models provide articulated reproduction of a vast range of sounds — more than 2,200 — using the full nine-engine muscle of Kronos, with enhanced SGX-2 Grand Piano and HD-1 High Definition PCM synthesizer engines. New sounds, full-featured sampling, HD audio recording capabilities and on-board processing are all included.
EHX has brought its audio expertise to the Bluetooth headphone market. NYC Cans are a lightweight, comfortable and affordable Bluetooth headphone option. They are collapsible and feature a Micro SD Card slot for playing MP3s. They also accept an optional cable with a 1/8-inch plug for wired use.
D’Addario has launched its Eco-Comfort line of recycled guitar straps. Roughly 90 percent of the straps are made from recycled materials. All Eco-Comfort guitar straps are made from Repreve, which provides high-quality, recycled fibers that are certified, traceable and made with 100-percent recycled materials — including post-consumer plastic bottles and pre-consumer waste. The ends of the straps are crafted from eco-leather, or repurposed leather that has been grinded down and bound into newly formed leather sheets. The Eco-Comfort Recycled Guitar Strap line is available in 10 different models featuring three basic color straps (black, red and grey) and seven different jacquard designs.
Luna Guitars has added the Art Vintage Nylon solid-top acoustic-electric to its Artist series. With distinctive rustic looks, the Art Vintage Nylon offers simplistic visuals and is built with the songwriter in mind. Players can expect warm acoustic tones and easily amplify their sound with the onboard Fishman Closica II preamp. The guitar provides crisp tones thanks to its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The Art Vintage Nylon is available in Vintage Brownburst finish with single-ply cream binding, a C-shape mahogany neck with a pau ferro fretboard and bridge, pearloid moon phase inlays, a bone nut and D’Addario strings.
