PRODUCT NEWS
Hal Leonard Survival Guide for Music Composers Hal Leonard has released Survival Guide for Music Composers by Emmy-winning composer and guitarist Brian Tarquin . The book is a guide for composers on how to operate within the music business , providing tips , advice , and explanations for those who want to write music and make a living from it .
Survival Guide for Music Composers examines what it takes to succeed in the music industry from many different angles . It takes an in-depth look at how to approach production companies , music supervisors , networks , and beyond , stressing the relationships built with music producers and how to create music appropriate for their projects and secure gigs . It also highlights the most popular musical styles used in productions , getting the best instrument sounds , and how to use the latest technology to make compositions more effective .
For more information , contact Hal Leonard : 414-774-3630 , FAX 414-774-3259 , sales @ halleonard . com , www . halleonard . com .
HK Audio Lucas 2K Mobile PA HK Audio has introduced the Lucas 2K compact PA , which is optimized for mobile DJs . It comes in two available models : the Lucas 2K15 and 2K18 .
The Lucas 2K15 features a 15-in . wooden bass reflex subwoofer while the Lucas 2K18 comes with an 18-in . sub to offer more low end . Both systems are completed by a pair of 8-in ./ 1-in . satellites . Designed , engineered , and built in Germany , the Lucas 2K PAs feature a 2,000- W power amplifier and advanced DSP technology . The finely-tuned filters ensure it works equally well with all kinds of signal sources , and the systems can be scaled up when more bass is required using the Linear Sub 1500 A ( for the Lucas 2K15 ) and Linear Sub 1800 A ( for the Lucas 2K18 ) subwoofers .
Other features include HK Audio ’ s MultiGrip recessed handles and M20 speaker pole mounts . The 53 kg Lucas 2K15 system can be transported and set up by just one person , while MonoTilt technology allows the DJ to precisely angle the satellites towards the audience .
For more information , contact Korg USA : 631-390-6800 , www . korgusa . com .
TC Electronic El Mocambo Overdrive Pedal TC Electronic has launched the El Mocambo all-analog overdrive pedal , which emulates a pushed tube amp .
The pedal features a distinct mid-range boost that can help warm up a tone that ’ s a bit too jangly to cut through a loud rhythm section and also gives a certain vocal quality to a lead guitar sound . With its symmetrical clipping overdrive circuit , the harmonic saturation is meant to be fluid and musical sounding . The pedal ’ s controls include Drive , Level , and Tone knobs and a True Bypass footswitch .
The El Mocambo is loaded into a sturdy metal housing . Its top-mounted jacks are a means to save pedal board space and keep cable clutter to a minimum while true bypass keeps the signal clean .
For more information , contact Intellimix : 514-457-9663 , FAX 514-457-0575 , salesinfo @ intellimix . com , www . intellimix . com .
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