Billed as a “little recorder for big ideas,” the Zoom R4 takes the company’s MultiTrak series in a new direction. The compact, four-track recorder features 32-bit float recording technology and a dedicated bounce track that lets musicians record up to four tracks at a time, then bounce them down to a single dedicated track. This allows users to add endless layers to any recording and allows them the ability to undo their last bounce if further mixing or recording is needed. The Zoom R4 is equipped with onboard effects, along with a high-quality built-in microphone.
The Lakshmi Alto mouthpiece from Theo Wanne follows in the footsteps of its predecessor for tenor saxophone, offering superior response and playability while maintaining a rich core sound. It is suited for straightahead jazz applications and big band alto saxophone playing. The company borrowed design principles like a Shark Gill baffle and Stadium chamber from the Lakshmi Tenor mouthpiece and fine-tuned them to cater to the sound of an alto saxophone. The Lakshmi Alto is available in hard-rubber and metal options and comes with Theo Wanne’s Enlightened ligature.
