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Not So Sleepy Hollow
PRS Guitars introduced the SE Hollowbody II Piezo, its first piezo-equipped instrument in the SE Series. The SE Hollowbody II Piezo combines the clear, resonant tone of a hollow-body instrument with the power and stability of a solid-body electric guitar, stated the manufacturer. Constructed with a maple top and back with mahogany sides, the SE Hollowbody II Piezo offers a balanced voice with light shimmer and snap. The 58/15 “S” pickups deliver a clarity that sounds big and musical in a hollow-body platform, stated the company. MSRP: Contact company Ship Date: Contact company Contact: PRS Guitars, prsguitars.com
Can’t Let It Go
Hal Leonard has expanded its “Music Activity Book” series with a new edition featuring the songs and artwork from Disney’s “Frozen” and “Frozen 2.” Designed as an introduction to music, these full-color activity books feature songs, games, puzzles, and other music activities designed to spark a lifelong interest in singing and making music. The songs are arranged in simple melody format with lyrics so they can be enjoyed for singing and/or playing on any C instruments, including piano and guitar. The books cover the basics of explaining the music staff and notes, as well as counting, rests, ties, dynamics and more, all done in age-appropriate ways, stated the company. Concepts are reinforced with games, coloring pages, crosswords, mazes, review sections and more. An answer key is provided at the back of the book. Songs include “Let It Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” “Into the Unknown,” “Lost in the Woods” and 13 others. The book features 72 full-color pages of content. MSRP: $19.99 Ship Date: Now Contact: Hal Leonard, halleonard.com
Keys to Success Catch the Soundwave
Flight announced the Soundwave Pickup System, a ukulele pickup system that uses new technology to place control of the preamp and various effects at the fingertips of the player, whether the ukulele is plugged into an amplifier or not. It amplifies a ukulele from inside the instrument. Reverb, delay, chorus and volume can be controlled with dials on the side of the ukulele. When the ukulele is plugged into an amp or PA system, the EQ and effects bypass the interior system and send the effects through the output jack. Flight offers the Soundwave Pickup System on the Sophia and Diana models, which are higher-end solid-top spruce and cedar ukuleles with laminated walnut back and sides, available in concert and tenor sizes. Flight has also introduced the Soundwave pickup system as a standalone product that can be purchased and installed in any ukulele. MSRP: Contact company Ship Date: Contact company Contact: Hal Leonard (Flight’s U.S. distributor), halleonard.com
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IK Multimedia expanded the iRig Keys 2 series of mobile MIDI keyboard controllers with the addition of the iRig Keys 2 Mini. It features 25 mini keys for backpack portability or use in a small studio workplace and is designed to inspire on-the-go creativity. DJs, beginner laptop musicians and anyone looking for a high-quality mobile solution can use it to trigger analog synths, create beats on a smartphone or tablet, control a DAW and much more, stated the manufacturer. The iRig Keys 2 controller series, which also includes iRig Keys 2 (37 velocity-sensitive mini keys) and iRig Keys 2 Pro (37 full-size velocity-sensitive keys), offers new ways to connect and control, updated compatibility, and a sleek look. In addition to offering laptop and desktop compatibility, each of these ultra-slim MFi (Made For iPhone) controllers connect directly to iPhones, iPads and most Android models. They also include a dedicated audio output to connect speakers or headphones, especially useful with newer iPhone/iPad models without headphone outputs, stated the manufacturer. MSRP: iRig Keys 2: 129.99; iRig Keys 2 Pro: $149.99 Ship Date: Now Contact: IK Multimedia, ikmultimedia.com AUGUST 2020