Product News
Orange Marcus King MK Ultra Signature Amplifier Orange Amplification has announced its limited-edition Marcus King MK Ultra signature amp . Created in conjunction with Grammy Awardnominated singer – songwriter Marcus King , the MK Ultra is Orange ’ s first-ever amplifier designed with Orange USA and built in the U . S .
Dean Guitars Z Select Fluence Black Satin Dean Guitars has introduced the Z Select Fluence Black Satin electric . This new model features the addition of Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Pickups for more tonal options .
Like other Select Series models , the Z Select Fluence Black Satin starts off with eastern mahogany for the body and three-piece neck , on a 24.75-in . scale . The set-through neck construction allows for stability and durability , while a dual-action truss rod enables intonation adjustments as needed . Dean ’ s Satin Neck design enhances playability , assisted by 22 jumbo frets finished with pearloid ultra inlays . The contoured heel joint provides players access to the upper registry for solos .
Players have tonal options with the Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers at the neck and bridge . The controls include Volume and push-pull Tone , along with an audio taper pot . To further enhance the mechanical stability of the Z Select Fluence Black Satin , Dean has selected a Graph Tech NuBone nut ( 1 11 / 16- in . width ), a Tune-o-matic bridge with an eye-catching Z plate , and Grover 18:1 tuners . Dean ’ s V-shaped headstock , featuring a chrome logo , and five-ply black-white binding provide the finishing details .
Spitfire Audio Polaris String Orchestral Sound Library Spitfire Audio has introduced the Polaris , a modern string orchestra library that imitates classic synth sounds , which the company created with Grammy-nominated composer , electronic music pioneer , and technologist Brian Transeau , also known as BT .
Multi-layers of organic string orchestral recordings were resampled using classic and rare synthesisers ( Fairlight , EMU E-II and more ). A collection of new string techniques has been specifically orchestrated to emulate electronic music production techniques . The sound library was performed by London ’ s contemporary players at AIR Lyndhurst Hall . Polaris is made up of three parts : the organic Strings Orchestra , Classic synths and Vintage Resampling including manipulated sounds via tape , VHS and more . Its EDNA interface allows users to play and pair two sound sources from the 129 articulations available . Users can manipulate , layer , and blend sounds with FX , gates , and more to create a personalized sound to fit their music .
For more information , go to
www . spitfireaudio . com .
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