CDN88 adds MP3-playback capability, complete with text display, so you carry more music on fewer discs. You can scratch in real time using CDN88MP3's dual jog wheels and create two different seamless loops with three hot-stutter starts each for extensive creative capability. You also get 12 DSP effects with direct access including reverse for masterful manipulation. You can even stack multiple effects to get really wild. RUGGED, ROBUST, AND RELIABLE CDN88 MP3 is housed in a super-rigid metal extrusion so it's ready for the road. When you get to the gig and pop the cover, you won't have to worry about your CD player. To further expand CDN88 MP3's durability, its drive unit features a tray-loading system. This type of...  (less)

input devices, such as MP3 players/recorders. Each of your layered loop creations can be stored to one of 11 internal patch preset locations. It records, layers, and loops, but the Boss Loop Station RC2 also provides a wealth of other handy and powerful features, such as a jam-along Rhythm Guide, Auto Start, Tap Tempo, Loop Quantize, and Undo / Redo. The Boss Loop Station RC2 benefits from a clean and friendly user interface. As powerful as this little Loop Station is, it's a dream to operate thanks to its clearly labeled buttons and knobs. The Boss Loop Station RC2 puts everything directly under your fingertips with no hidden menus or commands to impede the creative process. Thousands of guitarists rely on Boss' ultra convenient BCB-series pedalboards for orga...  (less)

a turntable, while onboard effects, seamless looping and sampling let you get even more creative with your mixes. It comes with two tabletop CD players and a mixer in a custom road case—making it easy to take the party anywhere.  (less)

design, the DN-S3700 literally offers the "best of both worlds" from both digital and analog realms. In addition to a host of advanced digital features, including USB and MIDI control, the sleek and elegant media player includes a built-in authentic vinyl record for surface control driven by Denon DJ's High Torque Direct Drive motor. This provides users with the classic and unmistakable feel of true vinyl.High Torque Direct Drive Motor & Spinning Platter Design Denon's proprietary 12-pole Direct Drive brushless motor design is keeping the art of the 110-year-old turntable alive & true to its native feel, delivering instant, full-rotation speed with a powerful 2.5 kg/cm of start-up torque within 0.5 seconds for true turntable reaction and response. DJs can perform freely on this 9" platter design mounted with a real vinyl record as if they were using a genuine analog turntable. Platter rotation can be changed between 33 and 45 RPM for comfort. Fast Loading Slot-In Drive The illuminated, fast-loading, quick-reading slot-in drive reads and supports standard compact audio discs and MP3 discs in a variety of formats: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM. Compact Disc CD-TEXT and MP3 ID3 Tags on CD-ROM are also displayed. USB Device Hosting With easy access to the Internet these days, many DJs are shopping from home, purchasing their music collection online and storing these files on to a hard drive. The DN-S3700 is well equipped for the modern DJ and conveniently supports external USB mass storage class devices (USB Hubs are not supported). Connect your iPod (mass storage class iPods only), thumb drive, and large hard drives for easy access to your small or extensive MP3/WAV libraries up to 50,000 files. Simply plug any one of these devices into the Denon DN-S3700 to obtain the powerful on-board features such as, Instant Start, Auto Looping, Hot Starts, Effects, 8 ways to file search, and so much more.MIDI Interface Controller (PC/MAC) The DN-S3700 is also designed to interface & control a variety of popular audio/video DJ software applications that support USB MIDI interface, either by user-custom mapping or direct native support by the software vendor. Control your favorite DJ software all from one clever compact player. Supported platforms include Mac OSX 10.4 or higher, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista. Internal 24-Bit Processing & USB Audio-(sound card) Unlike most dedicated DJ MIDI controllers that are only USB bus-powered, the DN-S3700 encompasses its own internal power supply to achieve the highest electrical specifications, resulting in best possible audio performance. It features high-end Burr Brown (a product of Texas Instruments) 24-bit DAC processing for superior outpu  (less)

is also very easy to connect an MP3 player, microphone and a PC to the instrument. The keyboard not only offers a wealth of sound diversity, rendered effectively via the AHL sound chip, but also a vast array of timbres (570) and rhythms (180) and even has a number of treats for fans of eccentric beats, as the scale tuning functions open up a whole new world of oriental quarter tones or the classical tempering of baroque music.  (less)

generators/softsynths; all the music creation, automation, mixer, FX rack, updates, and online feature options; more than 1900 presets using 600 WAV files; a generic sample CD; and a sample DVD with 14,000 (2.5GB) of HQ samples.Designed for the PC and Intel Macs running Boot Camp (see system requirements below), FL8 requires no extra software to produce any style of music, as the complete set of instrument and studio tools is included in the cost of the package. With the included plug-ins, sounds, and tools, you can create complete songs, as well as backing tracks, loops, and sizzling beats. Completed songs can be saved to WAV, MP3, MIDI, ZIP, or native project formats (FLP).FL8 is an open-architecture studio environment where the only constraint is your own imagination. This is reflected in adjustable audio and control data routing, freeform playlist design, and interoperability with industry standards (VST/VSTi/VST2, DXi, DXi2, Buzz, ReWire, MIDI, MP3, WAV, OGG). In FL8, particular emphasis was given to improved music production workflow through enhanced interface design, so that ideas can be crystallized and creativity captured.Virtual Instruments FL Studio 8 XXL Edition software includes several virtual synthesizers covering acoustic/synthetic bass, electric guitar simulation, plucked string simulation and drums; sampler tools including piano and general sample playback; and a range of synthesis techniques. With its newest addition, FL Synthmaker Player—a fully modular environment—you can create & share your own FL instruments, effects, & dashboards without the need to write basic code.. With its newest addition, FL Synthmaker (full version)—a fully modular environment—you can create & share your own FL instruments, effects, & dashboards without the need to write basic code.Audio Recording & Editing FL8 can record up to 64 simultaneous tracks of audio, to record anything from a single vocalist right through to a full symphony orchestra. The Playlist workspace can contain an unlimited number of audio tracks. It also gives you the flexibility to arrange discrete audio events in any order, and position the creative process the way you want to. Audio tools let you time-stretch, pitch-shift, beat-slice, chop, edit, and creatively deconstruct audio. The Image Line team has further enhanced its Edison Wave Editor, a totally integrated audio editing and recording tool with spectral analysis, convolution reverb, loop recording, and more. Format-wise, FL8 Studio supports WAV, MP3, and OGG.Sequencing FL8 functions as both a pattern- and track-based sequencer depending on your preferences, so you can record musical performances and ideas in a more logical way. Tools include an unlimited track step-sequen  (less)

and perform song accompaniments. The 112 page book includes two play-along CDs. Plus, free MP3 and interactive Guitar Guru song demos are available for download. Woven throughout the book is information about the various types of guitars available, their differences and genres they are associated with, and discussions of musical genres that are common to the guitarist and the great players from those genres.  (less)

Experiment with song structure using a simple riff-based workflow. Tracks are created automatically as you play. Record multiple takes or layer parts without stopping the creative flow.RiffWorks is an inspiration platform with a familiar interface that looks like fun gear, not like a complicated DAW. RiffWorks is easy, fun and productive because the focus is on playing, not engineering. Record efficiently, stay creative, produce high-quality songs, jam online, and podcast your tunes without ever putting down your guitar.Add tempo-matched backups with the included InstantDrummer, Rex player, ReWire mixer, and metronome. InstantDrummer provides easy access to full-kit studio drum recordings—no programming necessary! Include up to 7 studio-quality effects per layer including wah, multiband distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, compression, and British-style EQ.Rifflink online jamming Record and collaborate with musicians from all over the world using the RiffLink interface integrated into RiffWorks. Any musician can join your session and work with you at the same time on the same song. There's even a built-in chat client. Each layer is instantly streamed to other current users as well as saved on the server for users who wish to contribute later.Riffcaster broadcasting Instantly podcast your songs using the free RiffCaster broadcasting service that is integrated into RiffWorks. Mix Options: • WAV (.wav) files - perfect for burning a CD, or using a third party program like iTunes to convert to mp3 • OggVorbis (.ogg) files - a modern, free replacement for the mp3 format. Most sound player applications either have support built-in or there are plug-ins available • Mix to Riff - bounce multiple riffs down to one layer in a single riff Riff-based Workflow Record a complete song in bite-sized pieces (Riffs). This unique and fun way to record facilitates experimentation with song structure. Each Riff can include different backups, effects, tempos, lengths, and layersAutomatic Track Creation & Loop RecordingA new layer is created each time you start recording as well as each time a Riff loops. Stack layers on top of each other (bass, guitar, vocals) to create a full Riff sound. Use this looping feature to quickly double up your tracks, do multiple takes, etc. Each layer has several controls for mixing and applying effects. Backups Includes 4 diverse, tempo-synchronized backups to accompany you while you record: • InstantDrummer provides great sounding drum recordings with adjustable intensity, variation and tempo - no need for tedious drum-machine programming. 8 InstantDrummer Sessions are included for free with the purchase of RiffWorks and more  (less)

fully digital circuit, ensuring low noise and top-notch audio fidelity.The mixer's Effector and Sampler are built-in to further boost your creative powers. The Sampler utilizes audio from any of 6 mixer sources (CH1/2/3/4, Mic/Master) and offers edit options, including Loop, Reverse Loop, Stutter, Single Playback, and A-B Trim with overall Pitch Control adjustment up to—100%.The Denon DN-X1500S comes with internal digital effects include Delay, Echo1, Echo2, Filter 1, Filter 2, Auto Pan, Trans, and Key % over the six mixer sources—all with pre-cueing option and convenient Dry/Wet mix control knob. The 3-way BPM counter and Auto/TAP/Manual input system ensure the on-board effects are precisely synced with the music.Its 45mm Flex Fader crossfader with torque tension adjustment was carefully crafted to withstand the rigorous performance of your toughest sets. The DN-X1500S mixer's crossfader provides you with linear contour control, extraordinary electrical ad mechanical performance, stainless steel slide rails, and endurance-tested contacts. Cross and Channel Fader is possible and compatible with all of Denon DJ's CD/MP3 players as well as most other brands. All input channels have a pre fader level to match the output level meter for smoother transitions between fades.The Denon DN-X1500S mixer has eight input sources that are freely assignable to any channel. This opens up a world of creativity utilizing the same source for multi-channel effect remixing. Additionally, it's equipped with a USB port, allowing firmware updates via a PC.  (less)

with an intuitive recording interface, InstantDrummer, effects, online jamming, and instant podcasting. Riffworks lets you capture ideas at the moment of inspiration. Set a tempo and start recording by strumming your guitar. Experiment with song structure using a simple riff-based workflow. Tracks are created automatically as you play. Record multiple takes or layer parts without stopping the creative flow.RiffWorks is an inspiration platform with a familiar interface that looks like fun gear, not like a complicated DAW. It's easy, fun, and productive because the focus is on playing, not engineering. Record efficiently, stay creative, produce high-quality songs, jam online, or podcast your tunes without ever putting down your guitar. You can also add tempo-matched backups with the included InstantDrummer, Rex player, ReWire mixer, and metronome. InstantDrummer provides easy access to full-kit studio drum recording with no programming necessary. It lets you include up to 7 studio-quality effects per layer including wah, multiband distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, compression, and British-style EQ.Rifflink online jamming Record and collaborate with musicians from all over the world using the RiffLink interface integrated into RiffWorks. Any musician can join your session and work with you at the same time on the same song. There's even a built-in chat client. Each layer is instantly streamed to other current users as well as saved on the server for users who wish to contribute later.Riffcaster broadcasting Instantly podcast your songs using the free RiffCaster broadcasting service that is integrated into RiffWorks. Mix Options: •WAV (.wav) files - perfect for burning a CD, or using a third party program like iTunes to convert to mp3 •OggVorbis (.ogg) files - a modern, free replacement for the mp3 format. Most sound player applications either have support built-in or there are plug-ins available •Mix to Riff - bounce multiple riffs down to one layer in a single riffRiff-based Workflow Record a complete song in bite-sized pieces (Riffs). This unique and fun way to record facilitates experimentation with song structure. Each Riff can include different backups, effects, tempos, lengths, and layers.Automatic Track Creation & Loop Recording A new layer is created each time you start recording as well as each time a Riff loops. Stack layers on top of each other (bass, guitar, vocals) to create a full Riff sound. Use this looping feature to quickly double up your tracks, do multiple takes, etc. Each layer has several controls for mixing and applying effects. Backups Includes 4 diverse, tempo-synchronized backups to accompany you while you record: •InstantDrummer pro  (less)