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MESA / Boogie Boogie Cabinet Series
MESA / Boogie has announced the new Boogie Cabinet Series . The Boogie Cabinet Series dates back to the early 1970s when Randall Smith set out to fulfill player requests for extension cabinets matching their Mark I 1x12 and 1x15 open back combos . The compact size was originally determined by the combo ’ s dimensions ; however , as the Mark Series evolved and expanded , so did the extensions .
Designed with portability in mind , all MESA cabinet enclosures are crafted from void-free , marine-grade Baltic birch ply and fit with Celestion speakers . Super strong rabbet corners are glued and nailed , and speaker baffles are fitted with dado joint construction and braced . Grilles are wrapped around a separate grille board , not the baffle board . Grille material is made of twisted jute dipped in a special coating that filters top end for a sweeter response .
Donner DMK-25 Pro Portable MIDI Keyboard
Donner has launched the DMK-25 PRO , a portable MIDI keyboard designed for music creators of all genres . Supporting a variety of popular DAWs in the market , the DMK-25 PRO provides users with a rounded music production experience , while also streamlining their workflow .
Features such as Intelligent Dynamic Scale Mode and Real- Time Multi-Mode Control make it easier for users to arrange their music , and the included 16 modal scales let players transition between different musical genres , increasing creative possibilities . Other functions , such as arpeggio , note-repeat and chord functions , are easily manageable for even a novice creator . The DMK-25 PRO MIDI keyboard features four wheels , six transport controllers , two touch strips with light scale for pitch bend and modulation , as well as a high-definition OLED screen display .
JodyJazz Hand-Hammered HH Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece
JodyJazz has introduced the first hand-hammered saxophone mouthpiece , the new JodyJazz HH Tenor model . The new handhammered HH Tenor mouthpieces will be initially available in a limited edition run of 300 in a special rose gold finish .
Hand-hammering is the ancient art of working brass and bronze alloys to manipulate their sonic characteristics , which cymbal makers have been using for centuries . To see iif this could translate to mouthpieces , JodyJazz enlisted Paul Francis , who has designed some of the most popular and highly coveted cymbals . Hammering the bell brass blanks resulted in mouthpieces with uniquely warm and complex tonal characteristics . In order to enhance the unique tonal characteristic and response of the hammered brass , an all-new internal design and facing curve was developed . Together with its combination of a round chamber and straight side walls , the HH Tenor delivers a unique combination of warm beautiful sound with power and fullness , according to the company .
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