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Yorkville Elite family of powered speakers

In Elite Company

Yorkville Sound expanded the Elite family of powered speakers by introducing the ES21P, the most powerful subwoofer in the Elite family. The ES21P is a 21-inch active subwoofer that “dials up the watts” to produce an astonishing amount of low-end output, stated the company. Adding to Elite’s existing line of 12-, 15- and 18-inch subwoofers, the ES21P is an accessible solution for demanding club and concert settings. The ES21P can be integrated into virtually any medium- to large-scale PA needing additional bottom-end support. MSRP: Contact company. Ship Date: Contact company. Contact: Yorkville Sound, yorkville.com

Tech 21 Deuce Deluxe

Pump It Up

The Power Engine Deuce Deluxe is a pumped-up version of Tech 21’s former Power Engine 60, which was introduced back in 2001. This new version consolidates a feature set that can be used for both guitar and bass. The 1x12 rear-ported cabinet is capable of delivering 200 watts of transparent power with onboard 3-band, active EQ controls to compensate for challenging venues. Other new features include low and high pass filters, defeatable tweeter, an extension speaker output, headphone output, auxiliary input and worldwide power supply. End users can use the Power Engine Deuce Deluxe with any direct recording device or preamp — analog or digital, tube or solid state — from any manufacturer. Users can take a Fly Rig/SansAmp or preamp gizmo du jour, with all their cusom sounds, out to a gig and simply plug into the Power Engine Deuce Deluxe. It will amplify all personal settings without giving any additional tone. MSRP: Contact company. Ship Date: Contact company. Contact: Tech 21, tech21nyc.com

A Little Bit Country

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC) unveiled the ‘62 Princeton Chris Stapleton Edition amplifier, representing Fender’s first artist signature amplifier collaboration in the country music space. As part of the collaboration, Stapleton personally requested all artist royalties be donated to his charity, Outlaw State of Kind. Stapleton’s take on the iconic Princeton amp combines the old-time charm with upgraded technology. The hand-wired Fender ‘62 Princeton Amp Chris Stapleton Edition boasts the classic Fender ‘62 Princeton 6G2 amp circuit and comes enhanced with Stapleton’s favorite features and personally chosen artful touches: Fender Vintage “Blue” tone caps, Schumacher transformers, an upgraded Eminence 12-inch Special Design “CS” speaker, output tube-biased tremolo circuit and an engraved brass plate with Chris Stapleton’s signature. MSRP: $1,999.99. Ship Date: Now. Contact: Fender, fender.com

Thomastik-Infeld

Instant Classic

For the first time in years, Thomastik-Infeld is introducing a new fretted set: Classic Guitar. Made with a carbon-nylon hybrid material designed exclusively by Thomastik-Infeld, these strings achieve both the power and brilliance of carbon strings as well as the full, warm sound of nylon, stated the company. The strings also offer immediate attack and quick response to every impulse from your fingers, added the manufacturer. Available in medium or hard tension. MAP: $42.95. Ship Date: Contact company. Contact: Connolly Music, connollymusic.com

Hal Leonard Chart Hits of 2018- 2019

Had to Have ‘High Hopes’ for a Living

To celebrate this memorable past year of music, Hal Leonard has released the “Chart Hits of 2018-2019” series. “Chart Hits of 2018- 2019” features a broad array of songs that dominated the radio and which spans many genres, from contemporary Christian (Lauren Daigle), to pop rock (Imagine Dragons), to hip-hop (Post Malone, Juice WRLD) and more. “Chart Hits of 2018-2019” for easy piano and PVG features 18 singles, including: “Better Now,” “Breathin’,” “Broken,” “Eastside,” “Happier,” “High Hopes,” “Love Lies,” “Love Someone,” “Lucid Dreams,” “Natural,” “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart,” “Shallow,” “Sunflower,” “Thank U, Next,” “Trip,” “Without Me,” “You Say” and “Youngblood.” Editions of “Chart Hits of 2018-2019” for ukulele, easy guitar and big-note piano are also available. MSRP: Contact company. Ship Date: Now. Contact: Hal Leonard, halleonard.com

Stedman PureConnect

Connect 3

Stedman Corp. released the PureConnect connector cleaner kit line. The line includes the Gig Pack (GP-1), Studio Kit (SK-1) and Pro Kit (PK-2). PureConnect kits are designed to improve and maintain connection reliability and eliminate noisy and intermittent audio connections. They are intended for use in any home, studio or live sound application. All kits include custom Microfelt cleaning tips and pads with a supply of DeoxIT connector cleaner/conditioner fluid. Both the SK-1 and PK-2 PureConnect kits provide all the components needed to thoroughly clean XLR and 1/4-inch male and female audio connectors. The GP-1 kit also comes in a portable tin that will fit inside any guitar case. MSRP: $26 to $116. Ship Date: Contact company. Contact: Stedman Corp., stedmanusa.com

Celestion G10 Creamback

Cream of the Crop

Celestion introduced the G10 Creamback, a guitar speaker intended to deliver rich, classic Creamback tone in a 10-inch format. With a ceramic magnet and 1.75-inch voice coil, the G10 Creamback offers 45 watts of power handling. The G10 Creamback is built using the same production methods and materials developed for the 12-inch Creambacks, and just like its bigger brothers, the G10 Creamback is hand-built in the United Kingdom. Punchy and dynamic, the tone is warm, expressive, detailed and well balanced, stated the company. MSRP: Contact company. Ship Date: Contact company. Contact: Celestion, celestion.com

Alfred Music Alfred Music

Be a Leader

Alfred Music introduced its newest member to the “Alfred Music” family, “Sound Leadership: Leadership Training Curriculum for Music Students.” According to the company, it is a musthave for any music ensemble seeking to establish and grow its student leadership program. This method provides everything one needs to teach, select, train and evaluate student leaders. It guides the reader to think through real problems to create real solutions through activities, like filling out personal and team assessments, goal-setting worksheets and more. The opportunities for discussion will allow students to learn and take ownership of their strengths and weaknesses, as well as allow the instructor to assess their leadership team. MSRP: $12.99. Ship Date: Now. Contact: Alfred Music, alfred.com

Yamaha DXRmkII series

DXR Marks the Spot

Yamaha announced the DXRmkII series of powered loudspeakers — DXR15mkII, DXR12mkII, DXR10mkII and DXR8mkII — which offers enhanced performance and a reduction in weight from its predecessor, the DXR series. A joint effort with the professional loudspeaker engineering team at NEXO, the DXRmkII models reach a higher SPL than the previous series, thanks to a larger, 1.75-inch voice coil HF compression driver and precise amp tuning, stated the company. These loudspeakers are designed to deliver improved sound reproduction while retaining the basic utility and versatility of the original DXR series. The products offer durable, non-resonant ABS enclosures and a portable, lightweight construction, allowing for seamless adaptability in various environments and applications, from front-of-house sound and floor monitoring, to simple amplification and installed environments, noted the manufacturer. MSRP: Contact company. Ship Date: Summer 2019. Contact: Yamaha, usa.yamaha.com

ProX XT-SQ984BLK

It’s Hip to Be a Square Truss

ProX debuted its XT-SQ984BLK. The XT series F34 square truss utilizes a standard conical connector system, which easily mates with other brands of the truss of the same size and connector type. It’s a rugged and durable trussing solution perfect for live outdoor productions, nightclubs and permanent installations, stated the company. It’s available in a variety of lengths to suit an end user’s designs, and the powder-coated surface provides a stronger damage-resistant finish, helping durability against scratches, chipping, abrasions, corrosion, fading and other wear issues. MSRP: Contact company. Ship Date: Contact company. Contact: ProX, proxidirect.com

Teisco Delay

Triple Threat

Teisco launched the Teisco Delay, Teisco Fuzz and Teisco Boost. The trio features all-analog circuitry housed in custom enclosures designed from the ground up. The high-gloss designs come in premium zinc alloy housing for extra durability, with a textured base plate for stronger Velcro adhesion. Delay offers up to a 600-millisecond delay time, a rich Modulation section and a Direct Out for the ultimate tone chasers who want to run wet/dry rigs. Teisco Boost is loaded with a field-effect transistor (FET) for softer, more organic clipping and can run at 24 volts via the voltage switch for extra headroom. And Teisco Fuzz is a classic silicon fuzz circuit with a switchable upper octave that takes inspiration from a furry ‘70s predecessor. MAP: Delay, $149; Fuzz and Boost, $129. Ship Date: Now. Contact: BandLab, teisco.com

RS Berkeley Eddie Daniels Signature Series Ligature

All That Jazz

RS Berkeley introduced the Eddie Daniels Signature Series Ligature, designed in collaboration with the jazz icon. Available for Clarinet, Soprano, Alto and Tenor Saxophones in two versions — Carbon Fiber and Gold Series — it features an “air channel” design, created to offer unique reed-holding pressure points resulting in greater sense of balanced overtones and warmth in tone, stated the company. MSRP: Contact company. Ship Date: Contact company. Contact: RS Berkeley, RSBerkeley.com