Once again we find ourselves faced with a plethora of newly arriving gear on our shelves and in our show rooms that we’ve yet to tell you about. We’ve seen more new tools and toys come out this year than in any year we can remember. In order to catch you up we’re devoting this issue of inSync to these new arrivals. Enjoy.
New in stock at Sweetwater:
New In stock at Sweetwater is Z Systems’ Optipatch. There has never been a more affordable way to route and patch 8-channel digital ADAT optical format than there is now. The Optipatch handles this task without audio compromise or degradation of any kind. A fully asynchronous 8X8 matrix router, the Optipatch can work as a patchbay and as a distribution device. This means it can handle one-to-one patching and one-to-many distribution, and more! What a great way to manage and connect all of the lightpipe devices in your studio.
We’ve seen grown men cry and young men drool over Paul Reed Smith’s Hollowbody guitars. If you’re lucky, you might see one in your lifetime – they’re difficult to get your hands on to say the least. Well, step back because now in stock at Sweetwater is the heartbreaking Hollowbody I featuring an ambitious Dark Cherry Sunburst finish. There’s much about this guitar that make it the envy of guitarists everywhere, such as the luscious carved figured maple top, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and abalone bird inlays. Obviously, the unique sonic quality of the Hollowbody sets a tone that once heard is rarely forgotten. Call us today, she’s not going to be around for long…
Samson has shipped us their Resolv monitor series. Included in the series is the Resolv 65 passive reference monitors. Featuring a 6.5″ copolymer butyl surround Woofer and a 1″ titanium diaphragm, neodymium magnet with ferro-fluid cooled tweeter (say that 5 times fast!), these reference monitors sound full and balanced without breaking the bank. The same monitor is available in an active (self-powered) configuration as well. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to find out more today!
If you’ve been looking for an electric guitar that acoustically sings and takes you into tone nirvana, then look no further than Paul Reed Smith’s Single Cut. Now in stock at Sweetwater is a PRS Single Cut with a silky Black Finish. The sound of the vintage style pickups is a real work of art. Dead quiet, with that round vintage growl we all wish we could get out of our guitars. On a scale of 1 to 10, many users have given the Single Cut an 11! Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to find out more!
Korg has given us one great reason to stay in tune, the DTR-2000. Don’t be fooled by its seemingly simple interface, this single rack unit does one thing and it does that one thing well. The DTR-2000 is THE tuner gigging bands will find irresistible. From its large LED indicator (great for checking your tuning from across the stage), multiple inputs, built-in mic supporting acoustic tuning and much more. Stay in tune in style with the Korg DTR-2000!
New in stock at Sweetwater is M-Audio’s UNO. While we’re pretty sure that it doesn’t come with a deck of cards, it is an amazing value all the same. The UNO is the perfect companion for the musician on the go. This 1 x 1 USB MIDI interface not only includes the USB cable and MIDI cables – they’re built right into the unit! You’ll never have to worry about losing a cable again! Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today to find out more.
Paul Reed Smith dazzles us once again with the Santana SE. Featuring a Pearl White finish, Mahogany body, Mahogany neck with Rosewood fingerboard, white pearloid SE inlays and has the overall look, feel and sound that PRS and Santana are known for – all for an amazingly low price. Call today to find out more.
Bottom’s up! Looking for low-end energy for your live gig? Sweetwater is now stocking Mackie’s massive sounding SWA 1501 subwoofer system. The SWA 1501 boasts a 15-inch high output active subwoofer that doesn’t peak ’till 128dB! There’s plenty to talk about when it comes to this self-powered system so call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to get the skinny!
New in stock at Sweetwater is the Emagic PTHD Extension. This extension connects Logic Platinum 5 and Pro Tools HD hardware to form a uniquely powerful system, providing not only superlative audio quality and generous I/O capabilities, but also – via Digidesign’s TDM II – access to an ever-increasing number of exciting DSP plug-ins. Logic’s Platinum 5 is a powerful audio and MIDI recording, editing and mixing environment that many of today’s top Hollywood film composers use every day. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today to find out how you can expand your Logic system with Digidesign’s award winning hardware with the PTHD Extension!
Samson has really hit the mark on good quality studio and live processors with their S-Series. Now in stock at Sweetwater is the S-Gate 4, a four channel Expander/Gate/Ducker that can be operated as four discrete gates or linked into two stereo pairs. Best of all, the S-Gate 4 will allow you to save enough to pick up great cables and a nice rack to keep it safe! While they were at it they also delivered the rugged S-Direct. This affordable DI was made for the stage and is equally comfortable in the studio. Small, stylish and built to take a beating, the S-Direct is the perfect extension of your rig.
For any of us that have dreamed of being able to play a Santana guitar, Paul Reed Smith has made that dream come true. New in stock at Sweetwater is a Silver PRS Santana SE. According to the folks at PRS, the guitar’s namesake came in to give the instruments his seal of approval. After giving the SE a test run, he said, “This is great. Now where is the inexpensive one?” The Santana SE is just what you have come to expect from Paul Reed Smith: smooth distinctive tone, beautiful workmanship and high quality mechanics. What you wouldn’t expect is the price. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to find out more.
Flash back to the fabulous ’50’s with Fender®’s Woody Jr. Ash. This Custom Shop guitar amplifier is ripe for the collector or the player that appreciates gear that magnify all that was best of an era. The sound, look and vibe of the 50s are hand crafted in this White Blonde finished, solid Ash amp. Call today to find out more!
Blues and rock players have adored the Guild® hollow body family of guitars for decades. New in stock at Sweetwater is the legendary Bluesbird AAA. This triple-A features a highly figured maple top, mahogany body and block inlays on a rosewood fingerboard for beauty and a sound all its own. Pick up the phone and ask your Sweetwater Sales Engineer about one today.
We’ve all heard the legend of what happens when you open up Pandora’s Box. We say throw caution to the wind and open up this Pandora with a crowbar! Now in stock at Sweetwater is the PX4B, Pandora’s Multi-FX for Bass guitar! It’s compact, easy to use and comes LOADED with different bass amp models, effects, programs, tuner, rhythm patterns and sample loop playback for the ultimate in practicing. Take it on the road, throw it in your backpack or take it to your office in your briefcase. Wherever you are, the PX4B will be there, waiting for you to turn it on and groove the day away. Yes, open this Box and you’ll be surprised with what comes over you – INSPIRATION! Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today and live a little.