Have you checked out the entire new Roland USB interface line? In particular the Octa-Capture and the VS100 units really shine in a world of hundreds of computer interfaces!
First the V Studio 100 is a tarue MULTI purpose unit that records live to a standard SD card for live band or personal recorder WITHOUT a computer. It has 8 analog inputs with 2 very high quality mic preamps and the unit features full DAW control with a one-of-a-kind MOTORIZED touch-sensitive fader to control volume and other functions IN the SAME interfaces! Most other manufacturers separate the audio ins [...] Read more
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New Roland USB Interface Line Up
Posted on March 10, 2011 by Fred Nicholson
This post was posted in Keyboards and was tagged with Interfaces, Roland
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FREE PreSonus Seminar March 30 Here!!!
Event took place on March 30, 2011 by Fred Nicholson
On Wed Mar 30 at 7pm we will be enjoying a FREE seminar with a Presonus Studio One software specialist! Seats are limited so get here early!
With all of the DAW software out there this new software really makes you take notice with a great look, VERY easy installation, configuration and of course, use. The Artist version comes free with all the Presonus interfaces which is a great way to get it. The Pro version adds serious mastering plugins, 64 bit audio, VST & AU support for higher-end instruments & effects, and both versions have so many features you [...] Read more
This post was posted in Events, Keyboards and was tagged with Demo, PreSonus, Software
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Audio Technica M-Series - Awesome Headphones at an Affordable Price!
Posted on March 10, 2011 by Tyson Headon
Audio Technica’s M-Series headphones have, and continue to be a very popular line for Cosmo Music. From the M-10s right up to the M-50s, there is a model for everyone – from the studio engineer seeking great monitors for tracking to the music aficionado in the family who wants to optimize their listening experience. You don’t have to be a sound professional to appreciate the excellent sound quality, sleek aesthetics and robust design. Long recording sessions are inevitable, and sometimes you just don’t want to stop listening to your favorite Michael Jackson album, so Audio Technica has [...] Read more
This post was posted in Audio Garage and was tagged with Audio Technica, Headphones
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TC Helicon – VoiceTone Singles
Posted on March 10, 2011 by Cosmo Music
Introducing the TC Helicon – VoiceTone Singles, these powerful pocket size pedals give you all power of their bigger brothers in stomp box form. Featuring not only studio quality microphone preamps, balanced XLR output, it also has a USB connection to get updates from TC’s Support. The VoiceTone’s come in 4 different flavors, T1 (Adaptive Tone & Dynamics), C1 (Hardtune & Correction), D1 (Doubling & Detune) and R1 (Vocal Tuned Reverb).
Some features to consider:
Size
Height: 5.4 inches (140 mm)
Width: 3.5 inches (90 mm)
Depth: 2.3 inches (60 mm)
Weight
Weight: 0.92 lb. (0.42 kg)
Construction
Two part dies cast metal
Rubberized base
Whether you’re just singing at home [...] Read more
This post was posted in Audio Garage and was tagged with Effect Pedals, TC-Helicon
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Radial JDX
Posted on March 9, 2011 by Cosmo Music
Using a cab sim with guitar head in live or the studio to simulate a mic’d up guitar cabinet is nothing new. What is new is the Radial JDX amplifier direct box. This device is placed between your head and your cab and uses electromagnetic ‘back-impulse” to capture the sound of you cab and send it to the mixer or recording interface. The benefit of this is that with every cab you use you get a new tone. The JDX improves on the consistency of the guitar signal over a typical microphone, as placement of the mic comes in [...] Read more
This post was posted in Audio Garage and was tagged with Direct Boxes, Radial
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Jeff Salem comes to Cosmo on March 31...
Posted on March 9, 2011 by Cosmo Music
Greetings to all out there in the drum universe. I’m please to announce we are hosting internationally recognized and published drummer Jeff Salem for a clinic in our Cosmopolitan Theatre March 31 from 7-9pm. Jeff’s clinic entitled “THE CREATIVE DRUMMER” will cover a wealth of knowledge that every drummer should know or at least give some serious thought to: versatility, the importance of reading, open hand playing, creating drum parts, playing for the song, and tuning. Jeff will be bringing his years of real world experience as well as his wildly popular books and DVDs….come get your [...] Read more
This post was posted in Drummers Den and was tagged with Masterclass
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Bye Bye CD Backtracks...Hello USB Key!
Posted on March 8, 2011 by Cristina D'Alessandro
Guitarists, are you tired of sifting through your entire collection of backing track CD’s to find the exact one you feel like playing along to today? Well Hal Leonard has just released a new series of guitar books: Boss eBand Guitar Play-Alongs.
These books have done away with the CD and introduced the USB flash drive instead! Now all of the digital backing tracks are stored on a 1GB flash drive that is compatible with Mac’s and PC’s alike. These digital tracks come in mp3 format which means that you can easily transfer them onto your ipod or even mix and [...] Read more
This post was posted in Corner Books, Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Play-A-Longs
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Coming soon to Cosmo Music - Blue Microphones!
Posted on February 22, 2011 by Tyson Headon
These incredible mics are on the way. With a history of excellent quality and craftsmanship these microphones are sure to become a staple in your recording studio. Well-deserving of the renown they have accumulated, Blue has established a loyal following of both professional recording engineers, as well as operators of their own home studios.
A great way to optimize your recording, you’ll leave other studio engineers green with envy (pun intended…shamefully). Find out why Blue has other microphone companies seeing red, come on in today and sing the “Blues” (…I’m sorry).
Tyson Headon
Rentals / Live Sound Specialist
905.770.5222 x320
tyson@cosmomusic.ca
This post was posted in Audio Garage and was tagged with Blue Microphones, Microphones
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Will a Digital Piano Suffice for my Little Pianist?
Posted on February 22, 2011 by Cosmo Music
Question - 'I currently have my children using a digital piano. It has 88 notes and has what they call weighted keys. How long can I use this? My teacher is saying I should get an acoustic piano.'
Answer - Your question is a very common question from parents with children learning to play piano. Since every child’s practice amount and habits are different, every child’s piano playing progress moves at different rates. On average most piano teachers recommend after about one year the need for a real acoustic piano. The best piano teachers say you really need an acoustic [...] Read more
This post was posted in Pianos and was tagged with Acoustic Pianos, Digital Pianos
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Music from the Grammy's at Cosmo Music
Posted on February 22, 2011 by Doug Armstrong
Did you check out the 2011 Grammy’s? What a show! The performances alone were worth finding the T.V channel on February 13th. At 67 Mick Jagger showed us he’s still as spry as a 20 year old on stage and Rihanna, Usher and Canuck Justin Bieber didn’t disappoint their millions of fans either.
At Cosmo Music we love the Grammy’s too and you can find the sheet music for your favourite winners and nominees in our Print Department from Miranda Lambert, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga to Cee Lo Green, Lady Antebellum, Sade and Bruno Mars. For what’s new and hip [...] Read more
This post was posted in Corner Books and was tagged with Grammy Awards, Sheetmusic
