Canadian Musician - November/December 2018 | Page 64

HOT GEAR Yamaha DTX402K Electronic Drums Yamaha has introduced the DTX402 Series electronic drums, which includes the DTX402K kit. With immersive drum samples, better-playing rubber pads, and a durable four-post stand, the DTX402K features broad practice and performance improve- ments. The DTX402K's 10 customizable drum kits and 415 percus- sion sounds offer a wealth of tones to suit any musical ap- plication, from pop and metal to EDM and more. As well, the DTX402K sports higher-end responsive rubber pads. The drums are designed to be dynamic and the cymbals can be choked like acoustic cymbals for greater realism. The kit also has a new stable rack system. Hi-hat and cymbal pads sit on offset adjustable cymbal arms for greater positional free- dom. Other new features include a crash cymbal that players can choke, left-handed setup options, and 10 onboard training modes. Yamaha has also expanded the options for integrating the use of smartphones and apps with the DTX402 TOUCH App to expand features and allow customizations and editing. For more information, contact Yamaha Canada Music: 416- 298-1311, FAX [phone], www.ca.yamaha.com. iZotope RX7 Audio Repair & Enhancement Software iZotope has released version seven of its RX audio repair and enhancement software. While RX 7 Advanced and the RX Post Production Suite focus on the needs of audio post professionals, RX 7 Standard and RX Elements solve audio issues commonly faced by musicians. Version seven of RX Standard features tools to help musicians speed up mundane tasks. The Repair Assistant intelligent repair tool analyzes audio to detect noise, clipping, clicks, and more, then offers three processing suggestions at three different intensi- ties to help make fixes faster. The Music Rebalance uses an algo- rithm trained with machine learning to perform source separation by intelligently identifying vocals, bass, percussion, and other instruments. The user can then individually enhance elements of a stereo audio track, making it possible to adjust a mix without multitracks. The Remove/Isolate Vocals tool allows users to create instrumental versions of songs by removing the vocal elements, or isolate the vocal to prepare a remix without having access to individual tracks or stems. For more information, contact Hal Leonard: 414-774-3630, FAX [phone], [email protected], www.halleonard.com. Roland JUNO-DS76 Synth Keyboard Roland has introduced the JUNO-DS76, the latest addition to the JUNO-DS synthesizer lineup. Like all JUNO-DS models, the JUNO-DS76 features a lightweight design for easy travel, a wide variety of professional sounds covering various musical styles, and support for mobile performance with battery operation. For keyboardists who mostly play organ, synth, and other sounds, the 76-note keyboard on the JUNO-DS76 provides increased playing comfort when different sounds are assigned to the upper and lower note ranges. The keys are also a little longer than a standard synth keyboard, offering a playing feel that’s smooth and consistent regardless of where the key is pressed. The JUNO-DS76 joins the two existing models in the JUNO-DS lineup – the 61-note JUNO-DS61 and the JUNO-DS88, which features 88 weighted keys. Roland’s Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with progressive hammer action provides high-end touch and play- ability for the expressive JUNO-DS piano sounds while keeping the instrument light and easy to carry. For more information, contact Roland Canada: 604-270-6626, www.roland.ca. 64 • C A N A D I A N M U S I C I A N