Canadian Music Trade - February / March 2020 | Page 38

Product News Roland A-88MKII MIDI Keyboard Controller Roland has introduced the A-88MKII, an 88-note MIDI keyboard controller for the studio and stage. The A-88MKII features modern creative tools, a slim and ergonomic design, and comes equipped with a weighted-action keyboard, plus USB-C connectivity, RGB-lit controls, and more. It’s also MIDI 2.0 ready, making it the first Roland instrument to support the new MIDI standard. For playability, the A-88MKII has a rigid, wooden construction and the 88- note ivory-feel PHA-4 keyboard with high-resolution sensing and fast response. The PHA-4 accurately translates subtle playing nuances and users can personalize the sensitivity for their own touch. Equipped with three user-definable zones, players can layer and split the keyboard with different sounds or instruments. An advanced arpeggiator and sophisticated split and layer functions are also onboard. For more information, contact Roland Canada: 604-270-6626, www.roland.com/ca. Mackie ProFXv3 Series Mixers Mackie has introduced a full redesign of its ProFXv3 Professional Effects Mixers with USB. The mixers now feature Mackie’s Onyx mic preamps, GigFX effects engine, 2x4 24-bit / 192 kHz USB recording, and a new modern design. They are ideal for small live venues like clubs and bars, as well as in home studios and for live streaming. The ProFXv3 Series is available in the six-channel ProFX6v3, 10-channel ProFX10v3, 12-channel ProFX12v3, 16-channel ProFX16v3, 22-channel ProFX22v3, and 30-channel ProFX30v3. In them, Mackie’s flagship Onyx mic preamps offer enhanced noise and distortion performance to ensure a very clean signal path. There is 60dB of gain available and the new GigFX high-resolution effects engine offers 24 effects, including reverbs, delays, and more. For more information, contact Audio Distributors International: 450-449-8177, [email protected], www.adimi.ca, www.adipro.ca. MXL Overstream & Overstream Pro Bundles MXL Microphones has released the Overstream and Overstream Pro bundles for live streaming and gaming. The bundles include a choice of either the 990 Blaze or 990 Blizzard condenser microphone with a desk-mounted, hinged-arm mic stand and an integrated all-in-one pop filter and shock mount. The Overstream Pro Bundle includes all the products within the Over- stream Bundle with the addition of MXL’s Mic Mate Pro XLR-to-USB audio interface. Both the 990 Blizzard and 990 Blaze condensers offer professional-grade studio design with a wide frequency response, tight high-end, and solid low- and mid- range production. The cardioid polar pattern helps reject any noise from behind while the illuminated LED lights in the grille complement modern streaming or gaming rigs. The included MXL-BCD Stand is a desk-mounted microphone stand with fully adjustable mic placement. It includes an integrated XLR mic cable while offering table clamp and swivel mount options. The MXL-SMP 1 provides metal pop filters and shock mounts to dampen vibrations and eliminate plosives for clear speech intelli- gibility. The Mic Mate Pro XLR-to-USB audio interface is both Mac- and PC- compatible and features a single USB input. For more information, contact Hal Leonard: 414-774-3630, [email protected], www.halleonard.com. D’Addario Custom Series Flat Patch Cables D’Addario Accessories has released the Custom Series Flat Patch Cables, which are meant to optimize pedalboard space by allowing musicians to place pedals closer together while accurately transferring all the subtle details of their playing. The cables feature an oxygen-free coaxial copper conductor with two layers of noise-rejecting shielding, formulated for extremely low capacitance and handling noise. The lower cable capacitance allows the instrument’s character to be transmitted with full transparency. The Flat Patch Cable plugs feature the patented Geo-Tip, ensuring a secure connection in any instrument, pedal, or amplifier. Additionally, encapsulated soldering points and molded strain relief combine to deliver a long-lasting, high-performance patch cable. They are available in a variety of lengths and configurations. For more information, contact D’Addario Canada: 800-268-6855, [email protected], www.daddariocanada.com. 38 CANADIAN MUSIC TRADE