Cort Elrick NJS Bass Guitar
Cort is celebrating the 30 th anniversary of collabora- tor Elrick Bass Guitars with the introduction of the Cort Elrick NJS models . Short for “ New Jazz Standard ,” the NJS basses are modern J-bass styles available in four- and five-string models . Features include 24 frets with zero fret ; a “ heel-less ” body design with extended treble access ; an angled headstock ; and
Voice Tone VTB-ST pickups with Bartolini preamp .
Artesia Pro Xjam Mobile Pad Controller
Artesia Pro has released the Xjam with ESI , a plug-and-play MIDI and USB-powered , mobile pad controller for live performance and music production . With included recording and editing software , programmers , DJs and music producers should find the Xjam has the necessary components to get started on prijects . Class-compliant and USB powered , Xjam works with Mac , PC , iPhone and iPad . Paired with the Xkey , music producers will find more versatility to create songs and design sounds .
The Xjam comes with 16 genuine pads with polyphonic aftertouch . There are six assignable knobs which let producers take control over a variety of parameters , such as volume , pan , filter , cutoff , and more . Since it works as a fully class-compliant , USB-powered device , musicians can hook it up to their computer , iPhone or iPad , and no additional AC adapter is needed .