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    Stompbox Trio

    PRS Guitars has announced its entry into the pedal market with three new stompboxes. The made-in-the-USA the lineup consists of a Transparent Overdrive, Optical Compressor and Dual Flanger. The PRS Horsemeat transparent overdrive is a from-scratch circuit designed to enhance guitar tone without coloring it. Using germanium diodes, Horsemeat gives a throatiness without sounding nasal or too high-pitched and deliver harmonic richness. The PRS Mary Cries optical compressor is based on the LA-2A and helps to harness players’ dynamic audio range. The PRS Wind Through the Trees (pictured) is a dual flanger that offers a sound reminiscent of the wind whipping through the trees.


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    Immersive Sound

    Boss has announced the Dual Cube LX and Dual Cube Bass LX, the latest members of the Cube amplifier family. Ultra-compact and filled with Boss tones, the Dual Cube LX (pictured) and Dual Cube Bass LX are ideal amps for home practice and jamming with friends. Indoors and out, players can enjoy immersive sound with custom-designed stereo speakers and versatile power with the included AC adaptor or eight AA batteries. An array of connectivity options are included as well. Players can use the stereo line outputs to directly connect to a P.A. system and perform on stage or use the USB or i-Cube-Link connectors to capture mix-ready sounds in music software on a computer or mobile device. For live streaming applications, the user can capture their voice with a headphones mic and send it to the USB and i-Cube Link outputs along with their instrument’s sound.


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Our annual Jazz Camp Guide includes detailed listings for more than 100 jazz camps all over the world, plus the following features:
  • Summer Jazz Studies at Eastman School of Music
  • Blues Kids Foundation's Blues Camp
  • Music Industry Program at University of Colorado, Denver
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Our annual student music guide provides essential information on the world of jazz education. At the heart of the guide are detailed listings of jazz programs at 207 schools. We’ve also included the following four features that are chockfull of commentary by leading experts.
  • Choosing the Right School
  • Building Your High School Portfolio
  • Profile: Portland State University
  • Careers off the Bandstand
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