Canadian Musician - January / February 2020 | Page 64

HOT GEAR Mixed in Key Captain Beat Plug-In Mixed in Key has released the Captain Beat plug- in, which is designed for making beats quickly and intuitively. Users can choose from hundreds of MIDI drum patterns in the bank library or record their own rhythms using the computer keyboard, as well as se- lect a drum kit from Captain Beat’s sizable kit collection or load in their own samples. There are patterns from every genre ranging from 67 to 124 BPM. They can then sculpt the sounds using Captain Beat’s controls and effects and finish by exporting the audio or MIDI to their DAW. Captain Beat allows the user to easily mix and match patterns from different genres to create original percussive patterns. For more information, go to www.mixedinkey.com. Ernie Ball Axis Capo Ernie Ball has launched the Axis Capo. The capo’s ergonomic features are designed for fast and accurate single-handed key changes. A dual- radius design conforms to flat or curved fretboards with optimal clamping pressure to ensure buzz-free operation on six- or seven-string electric and acous- tic guitars. The capos are made from lightweight aluminum with precision-moulded rubber pads that safeguard the instrument’s finish. For more information, contact Yorkville Sound: 905-837-8777, [email protected], www.yorkville.com. Prestige Guitars Devin Townsend Empath Signature Acoustic Prestige Guitars has introduced the Devin Townsend Empath signature acoustic, designed in close collabo- ration with the revered Canadian guitarist. The Empath Acoustic is a hand-built dreadnought cutaway guitar, featuring a torrefied Adirondack spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, and 3A grade flame maple bevels on the arm rest, back rest, and cutaway. Following an all-organic build, each Empath guitar comes complete with a hand-carved mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, and a natural satin finish. This combination results in a rich and detailed sound, with crisp overtones and loud sonic definition. A Fishman Matrix Infinity VT pickup system is loaded onboard for amplification. The complete production run is limited to 100 gui- tars worldwide, and each guitar includes an individual- ized, numbered, and hand-written autographed letter from Townsend himself, hidden inside the soundhole. For more information, contact Prestige Guitars: 877-398-8111, [email protected], www.prestigeguitars.com. 64 CANADIAN MUSICIAN