Pioneer introduced its new DJM-T1, a high performance digital mixer featuring the TRAKTOR™ SCRATCH 2 DJ software, high quality audio, and improved fader durability. Expected to be available in July with a suggested retail price of $1,899, the DJM-T1′s key features include: TRAKTOR Series Control, Scratch Control Capability, High Quality Faders, Clean and Powerful Audio Outputs, and Internal USB Soundcard that eliminates the need to connect an external controller or soundcard.

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Designed for today’s professional DJ performers, the Pioneer‘s next generation DJM-900nexus offers a multitude of new features that includes a variety of onboard effects, increased sound quality, and direct PC connection to enable any DJ to perform to their utmost potential. Three new Sound Color FX, two Beat Effects and an X-Pad control were added to the mixer to enhance the user’s performance. Available in March with a suggested retail price of $2,399, the new DJM-900nexus is ready for a direct connection to a laptop PC or Mac.
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Displayed at NAMM along with the PT4, the new Intellitouch Capo Tuner for Guitar is made of strong, lightweight aluminum and operates on a single CR2032 battery. The tuner is automatic, chromatic, and displays the measured musical note on a large, backlit LCD screen for easy tuning. Coming with a sleek and easy-to-use design, the Capo features a single button interface and a backlight that changes from red to bright green when the correct tuning is detected simplify tuner operation. It can be placed at any fret of the guitar for instant tuning and can also be positioned on the headstock like a normal clip-on tuner when the capo function is not required. Additional features include the ability to change the A-Reference anywhere from 430Hz to 450Hz, auto shut-off after 3 minutes of inactivity.

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Designed to clip-on and tune electric and acoustic guitars, basses, violins, banjos, mandolins and more, the Intellitouch PT40 tuner is automatic, chromatic, and displays the measured musical note on a large, backlit LCD screen for easy tuning. A single button interface and a backlight that changes from red to bright green when the correct tuning is detected, simplifies the tuner operation. Displayed at the NAMM show last month, the new Intellitouch PT40 clip-on tuner comes with Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and a USB 2.0 interface that enables fast and easy charging, similar to most mobile phones.

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Pioneer introduced a new pearl white version of its entry-level DJ system comprising of two CDJ-350-W digital media players and a DJM-350-W 2-channel mixer. The new fashionable DJ gears also offer two additional audio effects – Noise and Short Echo. The CDJ-350-W will allow users to create DJ performances with various digital music files, including MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF files. And the DJM-350-W mixer is equipped with four sound effects including the newly added Noise and Short Echo, as well as an isolated 3-band equalizer—all of which allow the DJ to make one-of-a-kind mixes.

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The new TASCAM TC-1S is the world’s first solar-powered instrument tuner. The TC-1S charges its battery from a bank of solar cells on the front panel, and a USB input is also available for quick-charging when you’re completely in the dark. It’s wrapped in a shock-proof silicon cover, available in six colors, and a strap and clip keep it charging all day long on your gig bag. At a price under $40, every planet-conscious musician is going to need a TC-1S.

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I’m not a musician and either I can’t play any music instruments including piano, but I love music especially when the piano played well in harmony with other instruments such as guitar and drum. The Gun N’ Roses’s November Rain is one of my favorite songs, I like very much how Axl Rose plays the piano, and I think everybody has the same feeling about it. Talking about piano, I have good information for you, I found a family business that dedicates all of his effort from generation to generation in piano restoration & repair, the Lindeblad Piano Restoration. Have you ever heard about them? If you’re American, I think you’ve already known it, it’s on TV, right? Or you can visit their website to know more about it.

Based in New Jersey, this family offers various services specializing in selling high quality restored pianos from the vintage era and piano restoration including piano rebuilding and refinishing for clients all across North America. They also have large online inventory that enable you to browse their collection easily. There are various top brand pianos to choose including Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Chickering, Knabe, and Baldwin. If you’re looking for high quality restored pianos for sale, just visit their inventory and you will find what you want.

Logitech and rock band Queen offer the new Queen Absolute Greatest album exclusively on the new Logitech Squeezebox Radio before the album even hits music stores in November. Using the box, Queen fans will have exclusive access to the new album, track lyrics and a series of Queen photographs.

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