440Network has launched 440TV, a new video site tailored to musicians and pro audio enthusiasts. The site’s videos include gear reviews, tutorials, e-lessons, interviews of professionals, etc, with some cookie-cutter community features. 440TV claims to have over 1500 videos.
More information on 440TV.
Both of the advertisements for the Rhodes Chroma appeared in Keyboard magazine circa 1982. Check out the Apple ][ – remember those huge floppy drives? Yeeesh! Click on the images below for larger versions. The copy has been translated below each image for easy reading, and yuks.
At Rhodes we’ve always felt there’s a big difference between a keyboard that responds like a machine and one that plays like a musical instrument.
At last there’s a synthesizer that comes up to our standards.
Chroma. The first in a new family of products that takes the best of two worlds and synthesizes them into the most advanced musical instruments of its kind. A 16-channel programmable polyphonic synthesizer that combines all you can ask for in the sonic spectrum with an acoustic-style keyboard response.
So, instead of pushing buttons that look like keys, you finally feel what you’re playing.
Not only that, but Chroma’s computer-compatible keyboard is digitally based. Making it the first performance synthesizer with programmable electronic architecture.
The compatibility factor we’re most proud of though, is the one all Rhodes instruments have with people. Because the way we look at music, all the advanced electronics in the world don’t mean a thing unless you’ve got that human touch that makes music what it is.
Feeling.
Chroma. Programming depth far beyond anything you’ve ever experienced on a performance instrument. Control that puts every subtle dynamic expression right at your fingertips. Responsiveness that brings you back into the warm world of human-controlled music.
Chroma is a 16-channel, completely programmable polyphonic synthesizer with computer interface and dynamic keyboard. But the similarity to other synthesizers ends here. Because Chroma puts back the dimension of feel that was lost when synthesized music was born.
Lift Chroma from its custom-designed ATA Anvil case (included). Touch the keyboard. You’ll find 14″ wood piano keys. Center mounted for precise balance. And fully programmable for attack times, filters, waveshapes, pitch and just about anything else. All of which means Chroma can actually respond to your physical expressions. Giving you a depth of tonality and musical personality never before available on a synthesizer.
On Chroma, you start with 50 user programmable pre-sets–voice select switches that double as program controls when you switch into the programming mode. Another 1000 voice programs are included on cassette. And because Chroma is, in fact, a computer, software generates operating, program and tone controls. Giving you unprecedented flexibility. And allowing you to link Chroma to a microcomputer* or to our new Expander Module (basically, a keyboardless Chroma) to give you 32 channels of unadulterated sonic power.
Housekeeping is easy, too. Turn Chroma on and it automatically runs through its diagnostic routines. In a few seconds you’re tuned up, your components are checked and you’re ready for work.
So unleash your imagination today. See Chroma at select Rhodes dealers. Or for more information write us at 1300 E. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92631.
*Software currently available for interface to Apple II.
Thanks to the Rhodes Chroma Blog for pictures and information.
FutureMusic’s Vintage Ad Monday Madness continues with this gem from Roland. This black and white special declares “you’re only limited by your own imagination” — that, and of course the 14 sounds…
The preset disco rhythms must have been a big selling point since they dedicate eight of the 34 just for that genre – oh, how times have changed, except for the fact that Roland’s ads today look almost exactly the same…
Click on the picture above for an enlarged image — suitable for framing.
This classic ARP 2600 advertisement poses the question “Ask The Musician Who Owns One”
(Just don’t ask his herniated disc. —Ed.)
Our Vintage Ad Monday Madness continues with the Linn LM-1 Drum Computer — “A New Breed Of Rhythm Machine”
The LM-1 contained samples of 12 different drums: bass, snare, hi-hat, cabasa, tambourine, toms, congas, cowbell (More Cowbell!! —Ed.), clave and hand claps, as well as 100 pre-programmed drumbeats. And lets not forget the special, “Human Rhythm-Feel made possible by special timing circuitry”
Real Drums — Click on the image above for a larger version.
Here’s an old MiniMoog advert that appeared in many of the leading keyboard magazines way back when. You’ve heard of the old adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words”, well the simplicity of this full page ad demonstrates: “A picture is worth a thousand sounds”
Click the image above for a larger version…
—FutureMusic Staff and Friends
Several manufacturers are offering special incentives on their products for Holidaze. No matter what time of the year, you can always find the latest Gear Deals on the FutureMusic homepage — FutureMusic.com.
Here’s the latest action:
Sugar-Bytes
Sugar-Bytes has announced special Holiday pricing on several of their popular products: Artillery2 – $179, Unique – $149, Vogue – $99, Robotronic – $99, Sugar Bundle – $449
Sugar-Bytes Holiday Sale!
Sonalksis
Sonalksis is having a Winter Special: 20 Days – 20% off on all products until the December 29th.
Sonic Couture
Sonic Couture is offering up to 40% off select sample libraries until the end of the year including Hang Drum, Abstrakt Breaks 2, eBow Guitar and their Electronica Bundle.
Rayzoon
Rayzoon has announced its 3rd Annual Holiday Sale with discounts of up to 35% on the entire Jamstix 2 product line, including the brand-new MetalPak expansion pack: MetalPak – $39, Jamstix 2 – $79, Jamstix 2XL – $99, Jamstix 2XL + MetalPak – $129
Camel Audio
With coupon code: WINTERSND, Camel Audio is offering 30% off on all their soundsets until the end of the year. With coupon code: WINTERCAM, you can also score Cameleon 5000 at 50% off, just enter the coupon code on the second page during the order process.
Blue Microphones
Blue Microphones is offering rebates of up to $200 through December 31, 2007. Rebate amounts for qualified purchases: Baby Bottle – $50, Bluebird – $50, Dragonfly – $50, Blueberry – $100, Mouse – $100, OmniMouse – $100, Woodpecker – $100, Kiwi – $200, Cactus – $200, Bottle – $200
We give you 15 ideas that are sure to please your friends, loved-ones, and arch-enemies…
More information on the the 2007 FutureMusic Holiday Gift Guide.
HowAudio.com, a subscription-based website offering on-demand video tutorials on audio software and hardware taught by industry professionals, has launched. The site includes over 1000 movies on approximately three-dozen topics with new tutorials said to debut weekly. Developed by Thel Rountree and Joe Randeen two music industry veterans from Los Angeles with many years of producing, video, recording and training experience to their credit, the site aims to provide an on-demand solution to musicians and producers who are often frustrated by manuals.
How Audio tells us that they will continue to add new tutorials to their online library as they are developed. Recent additions include, FM8 – Native Instruments’ FM Synthesizer, Propellerhead Reason 3: Essential Training, What’s New In GarageBand ‘08, Woodwind/Brasswind: Maintenance & Quick Fixes, Line 6 Spider III and Spider Valve Amps, Acoustic Guitar Miking Techniques, Introduction to Equalizers, Acoustic Guitar Miking Techniques, Preparing For Mastering.
Upcoming releases include: What’s New in Reason 4, Apple Logic 8, What’s New in Pro Tools 7.4, Essentials of Podcasting. Miking Techniques for Drums (studio), Analog to Digital: How to get sound into your computer, Cubase: Essential Training, Line 6 Low-Down Bass Amp, and Propellerhead ReCycle.
“We believe that what differentiates us from our competition is our delivery method and the caliber of our trainers,” says Thel Rountree CEO of HowAudio.com. “Our trainers are established award-winning industry professionals who have Platinum records, Grammy’s and Academy Awards projects to their credit. This ensures our subscribers will reap benefit, not only from the teachings and training, but also from their real-world experience and expertise.”
HowAudio.com offers two subscription models: $199/annually or $19/monthly. More information on HowAudio.com.
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