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This Is ‘The 1’
Following Taylor Swift’s surprise “Folklore” album release, Hal Leonard has both piano/ vocal/guitar and “Easy Piano” editions of the matching folios in print. The Hal Leonard songbooks feature all 17 songs from the album, including the first single “Cardigan,” as well as “Betty,” “August,” “Epiphany,” “Exile” (featuring Bon Iver), “Illicit Affairs,” “The Last Great American Dynasty,” “Mad Woman,” “Mirrorball,” “The 1,” “Peace,” “This Is Me Trying,” and more. halleonard.com
Found in Space
No Kidding Around
Levy’s has set its sights on the next generation of musicians with its Kid's Strap Series. With designs like shooting stars, dinosaurs, and skull and crossbones, Levy’s wants the younger generation of rockstars to have a strap that reflects their personality. Levy’s kid’s straps are available in 12 unique designs and are the perfect size for kids between the ages of 5 and 14, stated the company. levysleathers.com
Ace of Bass
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) introduced the Collector’s Series Space Carbon snares. The versatile properties of carbon fiber have given the composite material a legendary reputation among notable drummers across several musical genres; its impressive strength-to-weight ratio combined with a non-porous, glass-like reflection make it the perfect snare material to deliver brightness, articulation, volume, projection and dynamic range, stated the company. Utilizing upcycled, high-grade carbon fiber from private-sector space manufacturing, the snares are available in DW’s most popular (6.5 by 14 inches and 5.5 by 14 inches), as well as new Piπ (3.14 by14 inches) sizes. Assembled by hand at the California Custom Shop, Space Carbon snares can be ordered in any available hardware color option; choose from chrome, satin chrome, nickel, black nickel and gold. dwdrums.com
BASSBOSS released the SV9 single nine-inch powered monitor, a mix of studio-quality audio clarity, deep low frequencies, high output, wide dispersion and long throw. It can venture outside the studio environment with its rugged finish, convenient handles and grilles, and a substantial amount of power. For small groups, the 90-degree dispersion and extended throw allow audiences to experience the music deeply, even with comfortable distancing, stated the company. The Birch plywood enclosure is strong, solid and easily portable. The nine-inch woofer features a large voice coil and a rubber surround for high power handling and smooth response. The 1,200W RMS amplifier offers abundant headroom, and the proprietary BASSBOSS processing ensures exceptional sound quality and reliability. The 18mm Baltic birch cabinet construction contributes to rich, smooth sound for any room or occasion, the company added. bassboss.com
Hit the Right Chord
Yamaha introduced the 76-key PSR-EW310 and 61-key PSR-E373, the newest additions to the company’s line of portable keyboards. These instruments, which replace the PSR-EW300 and PSR-E363 respectively, boast capabilities derived from the company’s flagship Genos digital workstation and PSR-SX keyboards. Eleven Super Articulation Lite Voices (SALite) used in conjunction with the Articulation button provide greater control over and realism to Voices, including String Scratches and Guitar Slide notes, stated the company. Additionally, upgraded DSP effects let the player add Real Distortion to a guitar voice or Real Reverb to a piano to shape, enhance and impart color to the sound. Other improvements over the previous models include upgraded Wave Samples from the PSR-S670, as well as more “regional” styles from Vietnam, Indonesia, Africa, America, Europe and Latin America. usa.yamaha.com
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