We have started receiving Roland’s new Fantom-S88! Roland’s Fantom-S workstation keyboard is a complete solution for professional music production. The 61-key Fantom-S and 88-key Fantom-S88 (available here) both feature seamless integration of audio and MIDI – plus advanced sampling with real-time time stretch, sample chop and new “Skip Back Sampling.” A Dynamic Pad Bank makes it easy to arrange and trigger audio, while all-new factory sounds, an onboard mastering processor and USB file exchange give the Fantom-S the power to take your music from idea to completion. Check out the Fantom-S88 today!
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Your Backstage Pass to Live Sound!
Have you ever wondered what the differences are between live and recording mixers? Ever tried to figure out why musicians are switching to in-ear monitors? Do you know how to pick out the right power amp for your speakers? If you have questions about these issues or anything else regarding live sound, then visit Sweetwater’s Guide to Live Sound! Focusing on how you can make the best possible decisions when it comes to purchasing live sound gear in the month of May, this dedicated section of our website delivers answers to all the above questions and a WHOLE LOT MORE! Check it out today, with summer tours just around the corner this is the right time to stock up on live sound equipment from Sweetwater!
Software Update
Now with direct CD burning and more, Spark XL 2.8 represents the state-of-the-art, all-inclusive version of Spark technology. This product is way more than a classic two-track editor; a complete mastering and editing environment provides a stack of powerful tools to get the job done. Spark XL includes the FX Machine and all its Plug-Ins. The update for SPark XL 2.7 registered users is a free download.
New in version 2.8:
• MacOS X Audio Units
• Loop Window
• Fully Assignable Keyboard Commands
• Improved Database and Overview Handling