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A tale of Kiwi grit and determination This year marks 21 years of York Street’s involvement in New Zealand Music. This iconic studio has lead the way and recorded most of the biggest artists New Zealand has produced. It’s legacy and impact have been immense, it’s been the life-blood for recording New Zealand music.

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21 YEaRS Of YORk StREEt StUDIOS

PRODUCERS at YORk StREEt Some of the producers who have been through the studio Mitchell Froom, Jaz Coleman, Youth, Gil Norton, Malcolm Foster, Danton Supple, Tchad Blake, Brian Paulson, Greg Haver, Bradey Blade, Malcolm Welsford, Clint Murphy, Steve Roberts, Chris Van De Geer, Andrew Buckton, Simon Gooding, Hayden Taylor, Nick Manders, Steven Small, P Money and Jonathan Campbell.

aRtIStS at YORk StREEt Some of the artists who have been through the studio

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The Beastie Boys, The Black Eyed Peas, Silverchair, Garbage, Interpol, Crowded House, Shihad, Supergroove, Bic Runga, Brooke Fraser, Che Fu, Dave Dobbyn, Goldenhorse, No Doubt, Fur Patrol, The Feelers, Strawpeople, Killing Joke, Bailterspace, Semisonic, The Exponents, Headless Chickens, The Stereo Bus, Engelbert Humperdinck, Hello Sailor, Blindspott, Head Like A Hole, Zed and Pluto.

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21 Studio Manager JereMy McPike reflectS on the MuSical legacy of new Zealand’S PreMier recording Studio.

“If you add up the total number of record sales for albums recorded at York Street, it’s in excess of 5 million albums, which is pretty huge for a small town recording studio”. What’s huge is the number of bands and artists that make up this statistic, which reveals the important part that York Street Studios has played in the making of music in New Zealand in the last 21 years.

York Street Studios opened in 1992, originally founded and built by producer and engineer Martin Williams, producer Malcolm Welsford and Jaz Coleman. It quickly became New Zealand’s leading music recording, mixing and mastering facility.

At the heart of the studio set up is the vintage 1974 EMI Neve 24-channel mixing console, one of only seven made. It was first used at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London for nine months, while they waited on a 36-channel version to be built. It was then shipped to EMI’s Wellington studio in 1975.

On a rundown site in Parnell that was once a car factory, the high studded brick and concrete building was transformed into York Street Studios. The recording area is 1,000 square feet, which houses a main room and mezzanine, with two adjoining isolation rooms and a third separate isolation booth. The main room is 20 feet high and is New Zealand’s only high-stud professional studio live room. It has virtually no permanent acoustic absorption, relying on room shape and deflective elements to achieve control of reverberation.

The launch of York Street Studios in 1992 provided opportunities for new emerging New Zealand artists. In the early days of York Street Shihad recorded ‘Churn’ and Supergroove recorded ‘Traction’. Albums like these became kiwi classics, established musical careers and inspired many other artists to further their own musical dreams.

In 2000, the Studio was sold to software developer Adrien de Croy and Jeremy McPike took over as Studio Manager. “The lease was up and the Studio was essentially bankrupt.”, reveals Jeremy. “Adrien bought York Street the business and the building to stop it being demolished by the developers.

Adrien saved York Street”.

York SrEET STUDIoS There have been initiatives like the ‘York Street Session Band’, where some of New Zealand’s most experienced session players work with songwriters to produce and record their songs. “It’s doing music for guys who might be plumbers or doctors but are aspiring musicians and have money to record their songs”, says Jeremy. “It’s making peoples dreams come true”.

York Street has also been very active in sponsoring charitable organisations.

For many years they have provided studio recordings for national school programmes like ‘Play It Strange’ and ‘Rockquest’. Other charitable work has brought well known New Zealand artists together to record for fundraising projects for Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre, Greenpeace and Plunket. Many of these projects have seen great chart success. York Street opens its doors for educational tours, clinics and training. Jeremy also lectures at SAE and the University of Auckland.

“Just spreading the word and knowledge as well as giving back to the community.

It’s all of those things combined that keep us busy and keep this a cool place to make music”.

“These rooms and that Neve are just amazing”, says Jeremy. But it’s the people and the environment that has brought the rooms and the Neve to life.

“It’s engineers who have come through York Street and work 14hrs a day because they love it”, according to Jeremy. York Street has been a breeding ground from training to actual careers in recording music. Jeremy has hired twelve interns over twelve years and every one of them has gone onto paid employment in some aspect of the business.

“The legacy is how the bands feel when they’re walking in. I’m here everyday and meet all these famous people, so I forget how blown away the bands are when they finally come into York Street.” says Jeremy.

“You get albums with famous people, you get singles on the charts, you get number one hits and you do high profile bands. But the ones I’m proudest of and the most impressed with my staff, are the guys that have never recorded before.

They have heard of York Street and they’ve dreamed of York Street and they put their hand in their pocket to come up with $1500 a day to pay us. For that money they are going to get the best service, best equipment and best engineering available. Afterwards they come up to my office and say ‘thank you so much, it’s way better than I imagined’. They leave with a massive smile on their face and with something better than they expected. Everyone’s been lovely to them and they’ve had a good time, that’s a business success. These guys might not be famous, they might not get their songs on the radio but we’ve done a really good job of making these people’s dreams come true. We try really hard to do that.”

In an interesting circle of life, Shihad are booked in for December 2013 at York Street Studios. They were one of the first bands to record in the studio in 1992. So it is fitting that they will see out 21 years of musical memories and a musical legacy that has been vital for New Zealand music.

The reality of the recording music business in New Zealand is that diversity is essential for survival. “York Street has not cost any money but has essentially been a break-even business for 12-13 years”, says Jeremy. However the secret for York Street has been getting involved in multiple activities. Jeremy has been proactive in keeping the studio engaged with various sectors of New Zealand music.

Operating beyond the usual capacity of just a recording studio, York Street has hosted ‘live to air’ radio programmes/video recordings. These include the ‘ZM Sessions’, ‘The Coleman Sessions’, along with more recent recordings of the ‘Sundae Sessions’ for the NZ Herald.

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GUITARS & AMPLIFIERS

Introducing the new PRS S2 Series guitars Manufactured in the same Maryland factory as all US-made PRS instruments, the new S2 Series combines classic, straightforward design with serious style and expressive tone. Comprised of three models: the S2 Mira, S2 Starla, and S2 Custom 24, featuring PRS S2 locking tuners and Custom-wound pickups. Whether an S2 is your first PRS or an addition to your arsenal, one thing is certain: each model in the PRS S2 Series is a solid American-made guitar that makes no sacrifice in playability or tone.

PRS S2 CUSTOM 24 (Bird Inlays) Black Cherry, Blue $2,499 $2,299 PRSC4TBA1 Crab Smokeburst, Dark Cherry Sunburst or Tobacco Sunburst PRS S2 STARLA - VINTAGE CHERRY

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Tune-o-matic bridge and a Bigsby B50 tailpiece (Bird Inlays) Tune-o-matic bridge and a Bigsby B50 tailpiece (Dot Inlays)

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As an Ernie Ball/Music Man Premier Dealer we are proud to bring you this absolutely stunning green sparkle JP6.

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If the green sparkle doesn’t suit your wallet, then check out the new JP100D. Now featuring the same DiMarzio Crunch Lab/Liquifire pickups as John’s USA model.

This latest version of Orianthi’s signature axe sets the bar high for a top-notch guitar at an affordable price. Eminently playable, with the versatility of coil-tapped pickups.

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Buy the magnificent ID:60 TVP combo and get a free footswitch - allowing you to access up to 128 stored preset tones right at your feet!

Finally, a tool kit that is specifically designed for guitarists. Screwdrivers, allen keys, feeler gauges, stringwinder and the best string cutters you’ll ever use.

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Blackstar LT Series

GUITARS & AMPLIFIERS

Compact Pedals BIG TONES IN COMPACT BOXES

A series of 5 compact boost, overdrive and distortion pedals tonally derived from Blackstar’s award-winning HT Pedals range. The patent-applied-for clipping circuit delivers amazing valve-like tonal performance and responsiveness using a standard 9V battery or power supply. Featuring rugged metal construction, high integrity buffered bypass, Blackstar’s legendary ISF circuit, and silent switching. Check one out in store now.

$239

BLACKSTAR LT DUAL PEDAL

2-Channel Distortion with ISF Control

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BLACKSTAR LT BOOST PEDAL Clean Boost - 2-Band EQ

$129

BLACKSTAR LT DIST PEDAL

$129

BLACKSTAR LT METAL PEDAL

BSLTBOOST

BLACKSTAR LT DRIVE PEDAL

Low Gain Warm Boost to High Gain Drive

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Mid to High Gain Distortion with ISF Control High Gain Distortion with ISF Control

Fender-Roland GC-1 Stratocaster®

Gibson Firebird Studio ‘70s Tribute

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This Fender-made guitar is factory equipped to plug straight into a Roland guitar synth. Includes 22 Jumbo frets and AlNiCo pickups.

Firebirds just never stop being cool, and the ‘70s Tribute series bring a really great take on this classic indie guitar.

Features Gibson mini-humbuckers for a bright, fat sound.

One of the most exciting additions to ESP guitars’ new E-II line, is the TB-7.

T-Style body styling but with a full 27” scale for stable drop tuning.

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Marshall Slash SL5C

Hughes & Kettner Grandmeister 36

Marshall JTM45 2245THW

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Since the release of Marshall’s much-lauded Handwired series, legions of players have requested a JTM45 head. Finally it’s happened!

All the glassy fluid sustain you’ve been dreaming of, in handwired glory. Also includes all-tube tremolo.

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Our first shipment of the awesome sounding Slash Signature 5 Watt tube combo sold like hot cakes. Two channels of all-valve tone and studio reverb - this is the REAL DEAL! Includes footswitch.

MRSL5CA

Carrying on from the game-changing Tubemeister series, H&K have flipped us all on our heads with the utterly brilliant Grandmeister 36.

128 programmable presets with amazing iPad editor. Much want!

FinaLLy! a handwired JtM45!

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GUITARS & AMPLIFIERS

New Pilgrim Range of Banjos & Mandolins PiLgriM P iLgri griM M by ViNtage ViNtage We are pleased to present the new range of Bluegrass and Celtic instruments from PILGRIM. This wide range includes instruments from beginner to semi-pro grade.

Instruments available include Mandolins, 5-String Banjos, 4-String Celtic Banjos, 6-String Banjos (play them like a guitar) and Banjo ukuleles.

Cordoba 20SM Ukulele SOLid MahOgany tOP SOPranO Not only do Cordoba make excellent classical guitars, they also make some of the best-selling ukes wordwide. The 20SM brings the warmth of mahogany to the Soprano uke voice.

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Lanikai Solid Spruce Series Ukuleles

LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI

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This legendary box from LR Baggs is the industry standard DI/EQ/Feedback Suppression toolbox for acoustic instruments. Every gigging guitarist should have one!

With the classic combination of spruce and mahogany the Spruce Series is perfect for those strumming singer songwriters.

the acOuStic “Magic bOx”

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COR20SM

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Marshall AS50D Acoustic Amp

Blueridge BG60

PRS SE Angelus Acoustic

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For the discerning player wanting 50 Watts of clean, crisp amplification for their acoustic instrument, vocals and music. Acoustic gig or rehersal “PA in a box”.

Those “in-the-know” are hip to the fact that Blueridge’s inexpensive all-solid instruments come scarily close in tone to some of the big name USA guitars.

Including a solid back and solid spruce top, a bone nut and saddle.

These guitars are built tough for the working musician. Custom model also available.

MRAS50D,

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L.R. Baggs Lyric Acoustic Microphone aCoustiC a Cousti oustiC C guitar MiCroPHoNe MiiCro M roPH PHo oNe Since its 2013 release, the Lyric has turned the acoustic world on its head. A true acoustic microphone, mounted inside your acoustic guitar, that delivers true microphone tone, without the feedback issues you would expect.

Lyric’s microphone accurately transports your guitar’s actual voice to a live audience for the most realistic and inspiring sound you will ever experience.

Epiphone AJ220SCE

Ovation Celebrity Range

Traveler Guitar

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Epiphone’s best-selling solidtop guitar, the AJ220SCE brings Gibson’s own “Advanced Jumbo” design to a very affordable price point. Simply huge tone.

Since the 1970s they’ve been the “go-to” standard for plugged-in acoustic tone.

For scorching summer specials we’re knocking $100 off each and every Ovation Celebrity guitar.

Traveler Guitar manufacture a unique range of instruments that are remarkably portable, yet retain a full scale length and regular fretboard size. Selected models include built-in pickup and headphone amp.

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Deering Banjos

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The Taylor aylor GS-MINI has been nothing short of a phenomenon.

Its incredible sound belies its small size. We’ve secured some limited edition Koa models with built-in ES-T pickup system.

The best-selling EF341SC is the very same model seen on stage in arenas and stadiums worldwide. Takamine’s legendary workhorse model - again at a workingman’s price.

Deering are the #1 name in banjos worldwide - which is why they’re played by Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and Mumford & Sons.

We’ve got their most popular models in stock now.

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Guitars & Amplification

Kalani Coloured Ukuleles

Guitars for only $99

Make learning ukulele fun with our range of coloured ukes.

Available in Blue, Red, Pink, Green, Black, White, Purple and Yellow.

The difference between our $99 guitars and ones you find at appliance stores, is that ours are real instruments - not toys.

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Aria AD18 Acoustic Guitar

cLaSSic Pack FOr cLaSSic PLayerS

Aria have been making guitars since the 1970s, and their AD18 is the best budget model around. Available in a variety of colours

All you need in one convenient box for the learner guitarist - Guitar, Gigbag, Tuner, Footstool and Music Stand.

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Aria Nylon String Pack

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Aria Steel String Pack

Aria AD18CE Acoustic Guitar

LTD 10-Series Guitars

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Epiphone PR4E Player Pack

The Aria AD18CE adds a pickup for “plugged in” performance and a cutaway body for better high fret access.

A great way to get started on Electric.

The 10-series from LTD are available in 4 different body styles and each includes a gig bag.

thiS Pack iS a SteeL

The ultimate Steel string pack.

Includes the Guitar, Digital Tuner, Carry Bag DVD and Picks.

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ESPLEC10KIT / ESPLM10KIT / ESPLVIPER10KIT / ESPLF10KIT

eLectric-acOuStic guitar & aMP

This guitar amp package features a dedicated acoustic amp, including chorus effect and mic input. nOrMaLLy $499

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Music Nomad String Fuel keeP yOur FretS FaSt!

Cleans, lubricates, and protects guitar strings in one easy step.

Easy on applicator and even includes the cloth!

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Hercules all size Autograb wall hanger new deSign - One Size FitS aLL!

Wide neck, thin neck, steel string or classical, this super wall hanger takes ‘em all with ease!

DiMarzio Clip Lock Straps Secure yOur guitar in StyLe

DiMarzio Cliplok straps provide the ultimate guitar safety system - never again will your guitar slip from its strap. Available in a variety of wild colours… and black.

nOrMaLLyy $30

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Music Nomad Premium Guitar Care System 5-Piece care kit

The ultimate pro-grade cleaner kit.

Includes everyday spray polish, deep cleansing cream polish, fretboard oil and 2 microfibre towels.

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MN109

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DIMDD2200

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Boss TU-10 Tuner

Kohala Premium Student Ukulele

Rockbag Acoustic Guitar Gig Packs

Rockcase Acoustic Guitar Case

PreMiuM cLiP-On tuner

If you’re going to get a clip-on tuner, why not get the best? Available in Red, Silver, Black, Blue or Brown.

great VaLue Made by Lanikai

A better quality uke than our entry-level ones, this is a great value beach & BBQ uke for summer.

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SteeL Or nyLOn String acceSSOrieS Quality Gigbag, Tuner, Stand, cable, polish cloth picks and strap - all in a convenient carry home pack!

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This hardy guitar case fits most standard-sized acoustic guitars and provides protection from the environment. nOrMaLLy $149

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Hercules Multi-Guitar Stand Solutions

Quiklok Multi-Amp Stand

LOOG guitars

Diago Gigman Pedalboard

Fits either an Amp Head and 2 x 12 Cab, or 2 combo amps, or even an amp and a stage monitor...

Your choice!

Truly bonding gift for you and your child. Build this kitset mini guitar together, customise it, and play it. 4string D-G-B-E Tuning.

Minimise FX pedal setup time with a pedalboard. Pedals attach to the board with velcro (included), then just lift the lid and rock!

aVaiLabLe in 3 Or 5 guitar VerSiOnS The Hercules multi-stand will keep 3 to 5 instruments neatly and safely stored with a minimum amount of floorspace.

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owned or played an EMG loaded guitar… I just didn’t think it was my “thing” anymore, but I may have just had a change of heart! There’s nothing quite like a set of EMGs to make a big sonic impact when you’re playing hard charging rock or metal.

E-ii standard (HRF NT-7B)

For decades now, the ESP Standard Series has been a beacon of kick-assery pick up any ESP Standard guitar and it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’ll be picking up a finely crafted, high performance instrument that’s always ready for face melting antics and riffer madness. These guitars have always been glowing testament to the sheer level of craftsmanship and design prowess that ESP are capable of - they’re packed to the brim with high-end tonewoods, hardware and electronics and yet they don’t cost an arm and a leg.

However, earlier this year, ESP released some news that sent shockwaves through their legions of loyal fans - the ESP Standard Series was being discontinued. Panic ensued as guitar players the world over wondered how in the blue blazes they would be able to afford having to shell out Custom Shop dollars every time they wanted an ESP creation…

good nEws! it’s actuaLLy not too LatE Strange as it may seem, despite all the hullabaloo, all ESP have really done is rejig their product branding a little! The ESP brand name is now being reserved for the Original Series (Japanese domestic models) and Custom Shop guitars, and the now defunct ESP Standard Series has been reborn as...

E-ii standard (EC-II QM)

The HRF NT-7B is, in simple terms… a behemoth. Both visually and tonally.

Its sleek, matte black finish with multi-ply binding and ebony fretboard just has a sort of understated menace that had me hooked from the moment I opened the case. Now, I’m not a hardcore 7-string player (though I’ve dabbled now and then), but this guitar just made me want to make sweet, sweet downtuned music.

What does it play like? Well, personally I really dig the feel of satin finished necks. I just find them a little slinkier and that little touch quicker than a painted/ heavily lacquered neck - and this one is no exception, so if you’ve been put off by sticky necks in the past then maybe this is the one for you!

Oh man, and the TONE. I put the HRF into Drop A and was instantly in downtuned heaven. There’s just something primal about the extreme low end of extended range guitars, and the HRF definitely captured that feeling... and subsequently inspired me to annoy my neighbours with hours of chuggy/sludgy riffs, hahaha!

samE awEsomE sPEcs, samE affordabLE PricEs has anything actuaLLy changEd?

The EC-II QM is a little bit like a Les Paul Custom on steroids - it takes a tweaked single cutaway body shape, adds the requisite multi-ply body/headstock binding and beautiful inlays and then takes it to the next level with a beautiful, 3D quilt maple top. As is the norm with ESP guitars, the inlays are cut with extreme precision (you won’t see filler around these flag inlays!), and the fret edges are nicely rolled so that straight out of the box you get a superb playing experience without having to worry about a setup. Gotoh Magnum Lock locking tuners complete the package so you don’t ever have to worry about your G string going out of tune when you’re doing the mad Zakk Wylde vibrato!

Tonally, the EMG81/60 set never fails to provide that distinctive tone favoured by rock/metal players the world over. To be honest, it’s been awhile since I’ve

I was lucky enough to spend a fair bit of time with these two new E-II guitars and based on previous experience with ESP Standard Series guitars that I’ve personally owned, I can safely say that the level of quality and tone that was implicit in the Standard Series has been carried through to the new E-II Standard line, one hundred percent. If you’ve been lusting after an ESP Standard, you should have absolutely no hesitation in picking one of these up instead. After all, E-II Standard is the new ESP Standard - literally!

So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.rockshop.co.nz for the full range.

EastEr Egg Everybody loves Game of Thrones these days. What’s more epic than the Game of Thrones theme music? That’s right - the GoT theme music rocking E-II Standard and LTD Elite action in three \m/ flavours of metal! Check it out at http://sixstringsamurai.co.nz/?p=2437

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Section

BASS & AMPLIFIERS

Massive Tokai Summer Bass Clearout 30% off all tokai basses Japanese-made with the build quality, finish and feel of some of its more illustrious and expensive US contemporaries.

Starting From

$1,399

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boss Syb-5 bass Synthesiser Effects Pedal BACK IN STOCK ONCE AGAIN Utilising the latest in DSP technology, the SYB-5 faithfully reproduces the classic sound characteristics of analogue synthesizers with enhanced punch and power.

boss ME20b MULTI EFFECTS BASS PEDAL With the same performance-based design as its guitar-focused ME-20 counterpart, the ME-20B is aimed at the performing bassist who wants stage-friendly effects and solid construction at an affordable price.

New Rockbasses From Warwick OFFERING MORE MODELS AND OPTIONS LIKE NEVER BEFORE New models, colours, neck through, short scale and 6-strings. Starting from only $399!

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Warwick Wa600S

8 OR 4 OHM. THE PERFECT MATE FOR THE WA600S.

600-WATT BASS AMP HEAD

Gallien Krueger Mb210 350 Watt bass Combo

Constructed in a sturdy birch ply box.

With this 400W cabinet, your music will move the air and the people.

Modelled on the award-winning Hellborg amplifier series and offering great tonal versatility you can be sure to count on this amp head wherever and whatever you play.

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LIGHT AND POWERFUL Compact design with reduced weight for easy transport. Exceptionally smooth and evenly balanced sound.

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Tech 2 1 Sansamp VT Bass Di Pedal biG bass toNes iN a Di Add killer bass tones to any rig or stage with the Tech 21 VT Bass DI pedal. This robust DI pedal features a blend control to dial in the perfect amount of direct signal and SansAmp circuitry. A bite switch adds punch to your treble while tightening up the low end. Perfect for stage and studio, the VT Bass DI sports a 1/4-inch, XLR, and parallel outputs for flexible use. A character control takes you from old-school tube amps to modern rock rigs.

aria IGb56 Integra bass ass 4-STRING BASS IN SEE-THRU BLUE, RED OR BLACK Aria Integra basses are literally playable works of art, with their carved bodies, excellent tone woods and premium electronics.

MTD Kingston ingston z 6-String basses 6asses

Gibson 50th anniversary nniversary Thunderbird IV

NOW BACK IN STOCK

GOLDEN GLORY THAT’S THE STORY

This series was created for the discerning player that wants the great MTD sound coupled with exceptional beauty.

Gibson USA celebrates the Golden Anniversary of this raging tone monster with a stunning tribute to the breed.

NORMALLY $699

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MTDIMTKZ6MPTS/MTDIMTKZ6MPSA

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ampeg SVT 1x12 300 Watt Speaker Cabinet

ampeg V4bh bass amp head

Warwick Jonas hellborg bass Rig

TO COMPLIMENT THE V4BH

The Ampeg V-4B 100W All-Tube Bass Head is a remarkable reissue of the legendary 1971 original, delivering the pure tube tone and unmistakable grind that earned the classic a place in bass history.

The Ampeg SVT-112AV bass enclosure delivers pure Ampeg tone in a ported cabinet design that bridges the gap between the fast transient response you want and the rich low end you deserve.

THE RETURN OF A CLASSIC CLASSIC

GERMAN PRECISION AT ITS FINEST The Warwick Jonas Hellborg bass rig is by far the finest rig we sell.

Hi-definition, clarity and punch is all here.

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Bass & Amplification

Rockbag Gigpack

ESP LTD b10 10 Kit

ESSENTIAL BASS ACCESSORIES PACKAGE

BUY THE BASS AND GET THE BAG FOR FREE

All the bits and pieces to go with your bass and amplifier. Bag, Stand, Cable, Strap, Tuner and Cloth.

NORMALLY $131

The thin U neck contour is easy on the beginner’s hands, along with 24 extra-jumbo frets that help you find the right note with ease.

Get Started right here. Bass guitar can be one of the most musically influential instruments to learn.

Available in Black, Sunburst or Vintage White.

ESPLB10KITBLK

ENCEBPE20BLK / ENCEBPE20SB

ESP LTD b-bass Pack

Squier bass Packs

aria IGb56 Package

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO LEARN TO ROCK

TRADITIONAL LOOK AND READY TO RUMBLE

For beginners on a tight budget, everything you need with a comprehensive set of accessories.

Includes a 15 watt amp, headphones, DVD, tuner, gigbag and cable.

FREE BAG, TUNER, STAND STRINGS AND CABLE

This bass is a definite notch above the rest with its balanced and sleek neck.

The BC20 is the perfect match for which to learn on.

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$599

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Gorgeous with a Maple top on an Alder and two powerful pickups, plus all the goodies.

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Warwick Clearance Package #2

ONE MIGHTY PACKAGE FOR TONS OF HIGH IMPACT AND WARMTH

LONG TIME FAVOURITES

500-WATT HEAD AND 6x10 CABINET

Warwick xtreme 10.1 1000 Watt head with a Warwick WCA 411 Pro 8 ohm 600 Watt Speaker Cabinet.

Out they go to make room for more stock.

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Warwick xtreme 5.1 500 Watt Head with a Warwick WCA 611 Pro 4 ohm 900 Watt Speaker Cabinet.

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ESPLB154DXSTR / WARBC20 / RB20515B / LEELLT10 / RS20830B / RCL30203D6 / RSTNBROCKSTRAPB

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behringer Clearance Package

Behringer Ultrabass Bx4500H 450-watt head and matching Ultrabass 4x10” cabinet with original 4x10” Bugera speakers & 1” horn.

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FOR THOSE WHO PREFER THEIR BASS A LITTLE SMALLER

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Encore E4 blaster Pack

Short scale bass with all the goodies to get you going.

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Encore E20 bass blaster Pack

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Line 6 Clearance Package 750-WATT HEAD WITH BUILT-IN EFFECTS TOGETHER WITH TWO 4x10 CABINETS Line 6 LowDown 750-watt bass head with two Line 6 LowDown 4x10 Speaker Cabinets for exceptional bass tone night after night.

NORMALLY $5,497

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5 STRING baSSES

Line 6 LowDown Studio 110

German Warwick Streamer Lx 5

75-WATT STUDIO qUALITY WITH BUILD-IN Fx AND 4 MEMORIES

HI-POLISH BLACK WITH CHROME HARDWARE. GORGEOUS. J/J pickup configuration; arched, two-piece coloured flamed maple body and bolt-on Ovangkol neck with a Wenge fingerboard and solid chrome hardware.

LowDown® Studio 110 delivers four carefully crafted amp models that can take you from vintage punch to modern grind with ultimate portability.

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$679 $499 BEBX1800

180W Combo

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ALL-TUBE/VAVLE 400W BASS AMP HEAD

$1,599 $999 SWR445200X000

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4-STRING baSSES

$3,199

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400W @ 4 Ohms Bass Head

$2,195 $999 MONEN700

aMPEG b5R 2-Channel Bass Amp Head

$2,999 $1,499 350W @ 4 Ohms Octave Drive & Blend Control AMB5R

SWR baSS 550x baSS hEaD

$2,699 $1,699 SWR440070X000

GENz bENz GbE750 baSS hEaD

$2,399 $1,799 GENGBE75011432

550W plus built-in Octaver

750W Head incl. Footswitch

baSS CabINETS GENz bENz CoNVERTIbLE baSS CabINET Load it up with your favourite bass head

WaRWICK WCa611PRo

6x10 1000W 4 Ohm Cab

$1,399 $999 WARWCA611PRO4

behringer ehringer SE200 Effects Pedal BASS SPECTRUM ENHANCER PEDAL

The perfect blend of some fine detailed features mixed with the most radically chaotic graphic you’ll ever see.

This miracle box enhances the sound of any instrument by emphasising the instrument’s tone spectrum. $70

$30 BEBSE200

bEhRINGER uo300

$99 $50 BEUO300

bEhRINGER bLE400

$70 $35 BEBLE400

Ultra Bass Octaver

$769 DEDEMONATOR4CH CH

Ultimate Bass Limiter Enhancer

DEaN EDGE DGE 10

$499 $339 DEE10APJSKULL

Active Electronics, Skull Crusher Graphic

DIGITECh bP90

Bass Multi Fx Processor Pedal

LINE 6 LoW DoWN

$1,699 $1,199 LILOWDOWN410CAB

DEaN DEMoNaToR

$999 $699 DEDEMONATOR4WHT

FENDER Sub-LIME

MaRShaLL VbC810

$2,299 $1,999 MRVBC810

ESP LTD SuRVEyoR 414QM

$1,699 $999 ESPSURV414QMSTB

MxR M-181 bLoWToRCh

4x10 600W 8 Ohm Bass Cabinet 8x10 640W 4 Ohm Bass Cabinet

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Metal with a twist in white Quilted Maple Top In See Thru Blue 4-Str

METRoNoMES $30 $25 SW-IMT020

RoCKCabLE

boSS Db30 DR bEaT

$69 $60 BOSDB30

RoCKCabLE

Digital Metronome Dr Beat Specialist Metronome

LEEM LLT-10

$25 $20 LEELLT10 $139 $89 BOSTU88WH $599 $399 BOSTU1000

Gig Stage Tuner Pedal

STRINGS RoToSouND SM66

RoCKCaSE STaNDaRD

$155 $129 RC10605B

DR NEoN baSS STRINGS

$55 $45 DRNPB45

$159

WaRWICK bLaCK LabEL

$80 $60 WAR40301M5BLACK

GaToR

Moulded bass case

GAGCBASS

STRaPLoCKS MaRVEL STRaP LoCK SySTEM

$20

SW-MVS0501CR

WaRWICK S SECuRITy LoCKS

$30 $25 WARSP30319SN

WaRWICK S SECuRITy LoCKS Black Straplock Set

5-String Bass Set 45-135

$39

ROTSM66

STRaPS

Chrome Straplock Set Nickel Straplock Set

Swing Bass Hybrid 4-String Set 40 60 80 100 4-String Set Pink

$30

Warsp30315sb

RoCKSTRaP Stitched Matau-Black Green and White Double Nylon. 3 inches wide.

PERRIS

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PLaNET WaVES

Classic Leather - Black

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18Ft Black Overbraided J To J

$299 $199 FEN0234500005 $379 $279 JMDEPMM181

$20

$50 $45 PWG20

$59

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$23 $20 RS20830B

MuSIx

$25 $23 MUGS2106C

Guitar Stand - Black

hERCuLES

Single Autograb guitar stand. Adjustable back.

$50

MUGS412B

EFFECTS PEDaLS boSS

$249 $199 BOSBF3

boSS

$319 $199 BOSSYB5

BF3 Flanger

booKS

$40 $20 PERLPCPSA1113

haL LEoNaRD

$37

PRoGRESSIVE

PW25L00DX

$16

RCL30205D6

RoCKSTaND

SYB5 Bass Synthesizer Effect Pedal RSTDNB2CEMATAUB

$12

RCL30203D6

STaNDS

Traditional Guitar Stand - Chrome

RoCKbaG GIGPaCK Bass Accessory Pack incl $131 $69 Bag/Strap/Stand/Tuner/Cable/Polish Cloth/Picks RBACP00001B Bass guitar woodcase - Black

Instrument Cable 5.0M Jack To Jack Custom Series 20Ft Instrument Cable J To J

boSS Tu1000 $55 $50 RB20505B

Instrument Cable 3.0M Jack To Jack

PLaNET WaVES

TuNERS

Tuner and Micro Monitor - White

Deluxe Gig Bag - Bass Guitar

Bass Overdrive Pedal

INTELLI IMT-020

boSS Tu88

RoCKbaG

Bass Fuzz Pedal

$249 $199 DIGBP90

CabLES

Electronic LED Tuner For Bass And Guitar

CaSES aND baGS

$2,299 $1,499 FEN0138005347

ESP LTD SuRVEyoR 415QM Quilted maple $1,799 $999 top finished in dark brown sunburst ESPSURV415QMDBS

ACTIVE PICKUPS, BRASS NUT & CHAOTIC GRAPHIC

$1,099 $1,399 $799 GENGB210TCC6233

Sleek Beasty in Sienna Sunburst

baSS EFFECTS PEDaLS

Dean Demonator Chaos

MRVBA400

FENDER DIMENSIoN V

FastTack Bass Starter Pack Book, CD & DVD Beginner Bass Guitar Book, CD & DVD

Special prices valid until 28th February 2014, while stocks last. Range may vary between stores. Freight charges may apply for inter-store transfers for inspection. E&OE.

$25

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Emerald Green Sparkle Series Available Exclusively to NZ Rockshop

Mesa Boogie’s The Bass Prodigy™ Four:88 begins with BRIGHT, NORMAL and ACTIVE INPUT select choices feeding an all-new tube preamp that borrows subsections from their CARBINE hybrid architecture. This design allows increased control over a broad spectrum of frequencies and incorporates active BASS and TREBLE controls with increased shaping power - while retaining the sweet, musical blend of their traditional passive MID control. In addition to these they have included a reworked-for-tubes version of the CARBINE’s 5-position rotary VOICE feature that allows notching or enhancement of specific midrange regions in addition to bass and treble frequency boosting. The VOICE feature puts you instantly in iconic stylistic realms – from elastic, mid-scooped Thumbing to articulate, mid-flat Fingerstyle, to the Classic metallic, scooped American Pick sound – with a flick of a switch. The ability to jump right to these classic “curves” makes re-voicing on the fly in performance situations a snap, is also footswitchable, and adds immensely to the Prodigy’s versatility.

Control over the Tone would be incomplete – at least in our minds – without control over the power as well. So the Prodigy™ gives you two choices as to how to utilise the power section. As wattage ratings are often misleading and irrelevant to volume when it comes to describing tube power, the Prodigy™ offers FULL and HALF power settings on the MULTI-WATT™ switch. Each of these choices has a distinct tonal colour and persona, with full delivering the maximum punch, authority and headroom. HALF can deliver some valuable and surprising mid to lower power applications for tube-driven Bass while still offering plenty of volume for a lot of live situations. An important collection of vintage-inspired sounds await you here in HALF POWER ranging from round and warm, to edgy, to clipped and growling – depending how you dish it out from the MASTER, all the sounds in HALF POWER beg to be recorded.

A MUTE/PLAY/SILENT RECORD switch allows convenient Front Panel muting for instrument changes, silent tuning or recording, or any time where signal muting is needed. An AUTO-MUTE circuit is fitted to the Speaker Jacks to protect the transformer and power tubes if no speaker is connected and is indicated by the same Front Panel LED triggered by the mini-toggle MUTE/PLAY/SILENT RECORD switch (Red LED ON = MUTE). The SILENT RECORD setting allows you to safely mute the signal at the Power Amp and use the Prodigy preamp (including processing in the EFFECTS LOOP) to record using the D.I. OUTPUT without sound from the Speaker.

The Rear Panel D.I. OUTPUT signal can be derived from either PRE (your instrument) or POST (the entire preamp) with the Front Panel D.I. Switch.

The D.I. OUTPUT signal strength is controlled by the Front Panel D.I. LEVEL located at the far right side of the Chassis next to the SOLO™ Control. And a valuable D.I. LIFT switch can float the Circuit Ground from Chassis Ground to reduce noise into the Console when the Ground references are different.

The Prodigy™ incorporates Mesa’s SOLO™ feature (requires optional footswitch) that has become so popular on their guitar amplifiers, which gives you a pre-settable and footswitchable boost for any time you want to feature a specific part or section in a song. The SOLO control can also be used to compensate for an instrument with a lower output due to weaker pickups.

Jumping to the Rear Panel you are greeted with the ExTERNAL SWITCH jacks which make the Prodigy™ compatible with virtually any switching system’s architecture. These provide for external control of the MUTE, VOICE and SOLO™ features with a master (usually midi) switcher or with any separate “tip to ground” latching-type switch logic.

From there, the buffered Series EFFECTS LOOP that allows seamless interfacing of your high quality outboard processing. Remember that this sensitive point between preamp and power section is an important Tone stage. Try to use outboard processing of the same calibre as your amplifier.

Ignoring this advice will likely result in compromised sound. The Loop is a critical junction/impedance crossroads point between preamp and power and to put inferior foreign objects in the signal path here will produce Tone of the lowest common denominator.

Next you’ll find a pair of jacks for the TUNER Output and the SLAVE Level. The TUNER output captures your instrument and preps it for the long journey to the front of the stage or just upstairs to the top of your amp. The SLAVE provides an output for capturing the sound of both preamp and power section for use in connecting your preamp and power section tonality to additional power sections and cabinets for truly coliseum grade rigs.

To handle virtually any speaker cabinet scenario, the Prodigy™ is fitted with 3 SPEAKER OUTPUTS capable of handling a variety of impedance/cabinet loads. One 8 OHM and two 4 OHM Outputs ensure that you can always find an impedance-correct match regardless of your cabinet choices.

The Prodigy™ Footswitch DIN Input resides just to the right of the SPEAKER OUTPUTS and here is where the optional Footswitch and Cable is connected to your amplifier.

Finally, a MESA first – a 2 position BIAS SET switch and trim pot resides on the rear Tube Deck labelled Operate and Set Bias. This SET-BIAS position allows you to check and set your bias quickly and easily for maintenance or when replacing power tubes to set BIAS on the big KT-88s. There’s no need to take the amp to a technician when it’s time to change tubes as this bias method is completely user-serviceable and easy to dial in your bias just right.

In stock now at NZ Rockshop for just $2999.

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DRUMS & PERCUSSION

Build & Design Your Own Cajon!

Looking for a summer project? We’ve found one One of the most popular percussion instruments today is the Cajon and now with the new MEINL Cajon Kit you can build your own. The kit comes with all the parts and a list of the materials and tools you need. The instructions will guide you through this fun project and at the end you will be able to customise the finish of the instrument by adding oil, a lacquer, wax, or paint it with an entirely unique design.

Only

$99 MLMYOCAJ

Gibraltar Evolution G-Class

Gretsch Retro-Luxe

Single Pedal with CaSe

14”x 6.5” Snare drum 14”

The new G-Class was inspired by the demand for a pedal that could offer an ideal blend of power, speed and style. The result is exactly that. Elegantly fusing innovation with function, the G-Class pedal is loaded with ground-breaking features.

The Gretsch Retro-Luxe maple shell snare features classic Gretsch styling and appointments. Available in two-tone Pewter-and-Black or pictured here in two-tone Pewter-and-White. Retro-Luxe drums have an embossed badge and metal banding around the centre of the shell, completing this classic retro look.

new ProduCt

new ProduCt

$349

$499

now in StoCK GIB9711GS

now in StoCK GRES6514RLX

Sonor Select Force Jungle Kit with hardware* Sonor originally released this compact kit innovation in the ‘90s, so the Jungle kit has certainly stood the test of time. Some great additions have been made in 2013 with matching wooden hoops on the bass drum and the 7-ply Canadian Maple shells from the Sonor Select Force range.

Includes 16”x16” Bass Drum, 10”x8” Mounted Tom, 14”x12 Floor Tom, 10”x2” Jungle Snare and the HS275 hardware pack. *CYMBALS SOLd SEpARAtELY

normallY $1,699

$1,399 SaVe $300

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Buy a sonor sonor 173 Boom stand stand a and nd get one free ree Sonor 100-Series cymbal boom stand.

Buy tWo tWo pairs pairs and and get one pair free*

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Mapex Nomad

Roland TD11K

13”x 6” Snare drum

eleCtroniC drumKit

Influenced and tested for four years by the mind, ears and spirit of Will Calhoun, this drum can cover everything. The 13” x 6” size increases attack but maintains great depth of sound, making this drum feel fast and sound dense. The 1.2mm brass shell contains none of the harshness of a metal drum, delivering a smooth sound that cuts whenever needed.

Compact and affordable the TD11K V-Drums brings a more natural and realistic playing experience to drummers of any skill level and budget.

BASS pEdAL & thRONE SOLd SEpARAtELY

new ProduCt

normallY $2,199

$799

$1,999

now in StoCK MXBpBR3601LNM

SaVe $200 ROLtd11K

Mapex Saturn IV mh exotiC edition drumKit with hardware* Saturn IV MH Exotic’s most valued and distinguished feature is the unmistakable sound of the 7-ply North American Maple and Walnut hybrid shells. Rack toms sing with clarity and warmth, floor toms sound bigger and deeper than their size, and bass drums produce a dense punch and full boom. This stunning Natural Ash Burl finish with black chrome hardware is amazing bang for buck. *CYMBALS NOt INCLudEd

new ProduCt

$3,999 JuSt landed MXSNM628XBSNL Special prices valid until 28th February 2014, while stocks last. Range may vary between stores. Freight charges may apply for inter-store transfers for inspection. E&OE.

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Drum Packages

Grestch Renegade

Ludwig Accent

Mapex Voyager

Pearl Target

Sonor Smart Force

5PC drumKit with hardware

5PC drumKit with hardware

5PC drumKit with hardware

5PC drumKit with hardware

5PC drumKit with hardware

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$699

$699

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$699

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$699

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$699*

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*with CYmBal PaCKage

*with CYmBal PaCKage

*with CYmBal PaCKage

*with CYmBal PaCKage

*with CYmBal PaCKage

GRERGE625NC

LudLC17

MXvR5

pEtG

SONSMF

Choose your Cymbal pack when purchasing one of these Drumkits or

or

or

Zildjian Planet Z or Sabian SBR

Zildjian Planet Z or Sabian SBR

Zildjian ZBT or Sabian B8

14” hihatS & 18” CraSh/ride

14” hihatS / 16” CraSh / 20” ride

14” hihatS / 16” CraSh / 20” ride

Only

Only

$199

Only

$249

$349

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*Drumkit price valid only when purchasing one of the above cymbal packs at the stated price.

Grestch Energy

Mapex Horizon

Pearl Export

Sonor Essential Force

Mapex Meridian Maple

5PC drumKit with hardware

5PC drumKit with hardware

5PC drumKit with hardware

5PC drumKit with hardware

5PC drumKit with hardware

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$1,399

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$1,499*

*with CYmBal PaCKage

*with CYmBal PaCKage

*with CYmBal PaCKage

*with CYmBal PaCKage

*with CYmBal PaCKage

GREGEE8256

MXhZB5

pEEXX7

SONESF

MXMp52

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Drums & Percussion

Legacy Drumkit

Drumshop Drumkit

Alesis DM6

KAT Percussion

with CYmBalS, hardware & throne

with CYmBalS, hardware & throne

eleCtroniC drumKit

Kt1 eleCtroniC drumKit

normallY $599

normallY $699

normallY $1,199

new ProduCt

SaVe $200

SaVe $200

SaVe $300

now in StoCK

ALdM6KIt

KAtKt1

$499

$399

MX52Ah

LEGJBp07

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REMO HIHAT CLuTCH Quick Release

$899

$34

REMhK904500

VATER DRINK HOLDER

$39.90 $34.90 vtvdh

PROMARK WIRE BRuSHES

$42.90 $36.90 pMtB3

Clamp-on drink holder TB3 Telescopic - pair

Gretsch Practice Pad

$999

Tunebot eleCtroniC drum tuner This new invention is about to change the way you tune drums, and more importantly the way your drums sound.

6” greY round Badge logo

TOOLS OF THE TRADE PEARL DRuM KEy

$4.90

AHEAD GRIP TAPE

$11.90 $9.90 AhGt

Large grip

For Drum Sticks - pair

ZILDJIAN CyMBAL POLISH Cleaning polish

EVANS EQ BASS DRuM PATCH Clear 2 Pack

pEK050

$13.90 $10.90 ZILp1300

$13

EvEQpC1

Ahead Moongel

Gretsch 6” Grey practice pad with silica gel surface designed to emulate realistic stick rebound.

ZILDJIAN CyMBAL SAFE PROTECTION RACKET HARDWARE BAG

GREpAd6G

$239 $199 pEd1000N

ZILDJIAN SESSION STICK BAG

$79.90 $49.90 ZILpSSB

LP MATT SORuM PACK

$269 $229 Lp1208MS

$68 $59 EvEQpAd

Skull Shaped

GIBRALTAR STICK HOLDER With Clamp

PROMARK HOTRODS

The original mulitrods - pair

D1000N - Round seat

Jam Block/Cowbell/Tambourine/Mount

Sonor Jojo Mayer Perfect Balance Pedal Single BaSS drum Pedal

For BaSS drum

The soul and feel of a vintage pedal reincarnated in the technology of a 21st century body.

Add body, warmth and sub to your Bass Drum.

AhMG

VATER SLICK NuTS

pROt5038W00

PEARL ROADSTER DRuM THRONE

Kickport Soundport

$13.90

$189

With wheels 38”x14”x14” $69.90 $59.90 vtvMt6

T6 Classic Maple - pair

Bass Drum Muffler

$16.90

$179 $149 ZILp1700

VATER MALLETS

EVANS EQ PAD

Moongel Dampening Gels allow you to effectively control unwanted overtones.

22” Hard Case

$39.90

Synthetic Leather

4 PaCK oF damPerS

$149 tuNEBOt1

$399

$19.90

vtvSNSKuLL $29.90 $24.90 GIBSCSh $34.90 $29.90 pMhROdS

$349

$79.90

SONJOJOpB SONJOJO

$59.90

GRETSCH TAyLOR HAWKINS G

KICKpORt1

ARMOR SNARE BAG AG 14”x6.5”

14”x6.5” Snare Drum

$79

AhAR3006

ROLAND SPDSX Sampling Pad

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$499

GRES6514th $1,399 $1,299 ROLSpdSX

© 2013 Avedis Zildjian Company

?UESTLOVE

IS LEGACY

?uestlove is part of a proud tradition of drummers inspired by the Zildjian legacy K sound. Discover all of the legendary dark sounds of the K Family. Warm, expressive K’s. Complex, modern K Customs.

And K Constantinoples, famous for their perfectly blended tones. ?uestlove plays K Zildjian.

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SOUND LEGACY

The Salesman ludwig limited edition artiSt CollaBoration Originally created in the ‘50s and ‘60s for Ludwig’s travelling road reps, the ‘Salesman Sparkle’ kit is very rare and collectible for vintage drum enthusiasts.

It was designed as a drum colour chart to showcase the sparkle finishes available for Ludwig kits, resulting in this unique rainbow. A sales rep would travel with one drum around their territory of drum stores. So putting a whole kit together became a huge challenge, making the ‘Salesman Sparkle’ one of the more unique and sought after Ludwig kits amongst vintage drum collectors.

In 2013 Ludwig re-imagined and re-released the Salesman in a Limited Edition Artist Collaboration with Black Keys’ drummer Patrick Carney. The classic design and style of the original Salesman was combined with Classic Maple Shells and released in two configurations.

Crafted in Ludwig’s USA factory in Monroe, North Carolina by highly skilled artisans, who are integral parts of the Ludwig legacy. There is obviously some machine component in the production of a drum kit. However the skill, experience and dedication of these craftsmen means that Ludwig USA drums are as close to handmade as you could hope for.

Ludwig USA Classic Maple Shells are produced from 7 plys of CrossLaminated North American Maple. It’s known for high sensitivity, wide dynamic tuning range and sharp attack. Each drum’s bearing edge is cut to a 45-degree angle within 1/16” from the outside edge. This sharp edge is hand-sanded to the craftsman’s touch to assure a smooth, even, flat surface for easy head seating; the final touch to complete the Ludwig sound.

$5,999 ShellS only SaleSman Probeat 22”x14” Bass Drum, 13”x9” Mounted Tom, 16”x16” Floor Tom, 18”x16” Floor Tom and 14”x6.5” Snare Drum.

To increase stability throughout the drum, all Ludwig USA shells are produced using Radio Frequency Shell Technology, a process involving Ludwig’s original bladder moulds. This is a unique bonding system combined with a specialised, time-tested adhesive, which cures each shell evenly over the entire surface of the shell. This process is a principal ingredient in creating the Ludwig sound in every shell. www.rockshop.co.nz | For more information about any of these products please see us in-store or visit our website. Finance available. All prices include GST.

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The Ge GeAR LIST ALIEN DELuXE BASS 1 WARWICK Electric/Acoustic Bass, Natural Hi-Polish ASPIRE CAJON 2 LP Natural Finish

AMERICANA GROOVE CAJON 6 LP Hand-selected Baltic Birch

$389

LEON MOBLEy DJEMBE 12 REMO Key Tuned in Adinkra Finish

$1,199 $999 WAC157410SBuFR

CAJON CASTANETS SMALL 7 LP Attaches to the side of any Cajon

$19.90

PROFESSIONAL MARACAS 13 LP Yellow - Pair

$39.95

$279

CAJON CASTANETS LARGE 8 LP Attaches to the side of any Cajon

$24.90

Ku212 uKuLELE 14 KOHALA Premium Nato Student Soprano Ukulele

$69 $59 hOhuhu212S

LpA1331

Lp1427 Lp433 Lp434

CyCLOPS TAMBORINE 3 LP Black with Brass Jingles

$84.95 $75 Lp170

ES3 COWBELL 9 LP Handheld Salsa Bongo Cowbell

$59.95 $50 LpES3

SHAKE-IT 4 LP Compact, durable, Metal Shaker

$59.95 $50 Lp440

FREESTyLE 9” DJEMBE 10 TOCA Gold Mask Finish

tOCtF2dM9GM

$169

BR80 MICRO DIGITAL RECORDER 16 BOSS Battery-Powered Pocket Recorder

COMPACT CONGA 11 LP Snare stand sold separately

$369 $319 Lp825

BABy MINI ACOuSTIC GuITAR 17 TAyLOR Spuce Top, Mahogany Back & Sides

CAJON PEDAL WITH MOuNT 5 GIBRALTAR Pedal designed specifically for the Cajon

$139

GIBGCp

TRANSACTIVE WIRELESS 15 ALESIS Battery-Powered Bluetooth Speaker

$509 $479 REMdJ001424 Lp281

$399

ALtRANSWIRELESS

$429

BOSBR80

$599

tYBt1

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1

$599 $499 CuBE STREET 1 ROLAND Battery-Powered Busker’s Amp in Red or Black ROLCuBESt

INSTRuMENTS KONTROL Z1 2 NATIVE DJ Controller for Traktor DJ iPad iOS app TMA-1 HEADPHONES 3 AIAIAI Limited Edition Beatport Model

$349 $329 NAt22180

A300 MICROPHONE PACK 4 QuIKLOK Incl. Microphone, Stand, Cable & Bag HA300 iPAD CLAMP 5 HERCuLES Clamp-on iPad/Tablet Holder with Grab Tab GD30CE 6 TAKAMINE Classic Deadnought in Natural Finish KC-110 KEyBOARD AMP 7 ROLAND Battery-Powered Stereo Keyboard Amp HOLDER 8 HARMONICA Holds all sizes. Easy neckmount BLuES HARP 9 HOHNOR Available in all keys CyCLOPS MOuNTABLE TAMBORINE 10 LP Black with Brass Jingles

$279

AIAtMA1BEAtpORt $149 $119 QKA300pACK1

$59

MuhA300

18” AAX OMNI CRASH 18 SABIAN Developed with Jojo Mayer

SAAAX18OMNIC

$59.90 $50 BLACK BEAuTy COWBELL 13 LP High pitched, bright sound, moderate overtone Lp204A

13” HHX FIERCE HIHATS 19 SABIAN Developed with Jojo Mayer

SAhhX13FJMhh

$32.50

AM4 PERCuSSION MOuNT 14 GIBRALTAR 4-Post Percussion Mount with Clamp

MICROCuBE BASS RX 20 ROLAND Battery-Powered Amplifier for Guitar & Bass

$569 $479 ROLMCuBERX

$49.95

BENNy GREB SNARE 15 SONOR 13” x 5.75” Beech Shell Signature Snare

$499

tAKGd30CE $999 $699 ROLKC110 hOhh154

hOhM533016

$69

Lp179

JAM BLOCK BLuE 12 LP High Pitch

9608 DRuM THRONE 16 GIBRALTAR Round Seat

$49.90 $39 Lp1205

$79.95

GIBSCAM4

$579

$1,299 $999 SONSSd101357BG

WARWICK ALIEN STANDARD BASS 21 4-String Acoustic Bass Natural Hi-Polish

$899 $699 WAC157410SAGFR

$219

BA330 PA SySTEM 22 ROLAND Battery-Powered Stereo Speaker System

$1,299 $1199 ROLBA330

GIB9608

$59.90 $49 $1,690 $1,399 JuNO DI KEyBOARD SELECT FORCE JuNGLE KIT 23 ROLAND 17 SONOR Battery-Powered Synthesizer Brown Galaxy Sparkle with Hardware Lp1207 SONZZSEF11BGS www.rockshop.co.nz | For more information about any of these products please see us in-store or visit our website. Finance available. All prices include GST.

JAM BLOCK RED 11 LP Low Pitch

$389

$1,399 $1249 ROLJuNOdIWh

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Section

KEYBOARDS & DIGITAL PIANOS

F20 - The Perfect Choice for a First Piano NEW DIGITAL PIANO FROM ROLAND If you’re looking for the first piano for your child, the F-20 is the ideal choice.

Delivering Roland’s acclaimed piano technologies at a breakthrough price, this compact and attractive instrument offers best-in-class performance that provides a solid foundation for learning the instrument the right way. Its rich, authentic tone inspires young players to explore and develop their musical expression, while the fine weighted keyboard action—derived from Roland’s flagship models— provides a true acoustic grand touch that’s essential for proper piano education.

MEDELI MC37A

MEDELI M15

CASIO LK240

49-NOTE miNi kEys FOr miNi haNds

61-NOTE kEybOard wiTh TOuch rEspONsE

61-NOTE kEy-LighTiNg kEybOard

The best stocking filler, this product ticks all the boxes for the junior budding musician.

Although it comes with a power adaptor you can take on the road and power with batteries.

With lesson function, 300 tones ,100 rhythm styles, this is one of the best priced options for under the Christmas tree.

To match the twinkling lights of your Xmas tree this lighted keyboard with touch response keys and packed with awesome tones all the family can learn to play by just following the lights.

NOrmaLLy $129

$88

NOrmaLLy $399

$279

$369

saVE $20

saVE $41

saVE $30

MEDM15

MEDMC37A

CASLK240

ROLAND F120

ROLAND HP503

88-NOTE digiTaL piaNO wiTh superNaTuraL TEchNOLOgy

88-NOTE digiTaL piaNO wiTh superNaTuraL TEchNOLOgy

Our most popular digital piano is not only amazing but at its best price ever! With Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology and a solid wooden construction, it’s the best digital piano option for entry level players.

Premium performance and incredible value this digital piano offers the stylish cabinet design with Roland’s SuperNATURAL Technology.

NOrmaLLy $2,499

$1,688 saVE $811

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NOrmaLLy $299

ROLF120SB / ROLF120WH

NOrmaLLy $3,999

$2,999 saVE $1000 ROLHP503RW / ROLHP503SB

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9 2 2 $

ONLY $229 FOR A TO TOuch uch REsPONsE REs RE sPON PONs sE KEYbOARD? KEY K EYb bOARD OARD??

ThAT’s Th cRAzYY TALK! Medeli’s new M5 keyboard has 61 velocity sensitive, fullsize keys, 300 sounds and a DSP effects processor.

More than enough we think to have a lot of pleasure playing songs and practicing your lessons. The M5 is filled with 100 music styles from all over the globe. You can use the internal sequencer to record the songs you play and listen to them afterwards.

CASIO CTK4200

CASIO CDP220

CASIO PX5S WITH G-SHOCK

61-NOTE TOuch rEspONsE kEybOard

88-NOTE digiTaL LighTwEighT piaNO

88-NOTE sTagE piaNO wiTh FrEE g-shOck waTch

With Free headphones and PP08 kit you are ready to create and compose. With tone layer and split features this keyboard is a top buy!

One of the most popular for price, this is a great upgrade for those looking at updating their keyboard. With 88-note weighted, hammer action keys.

Not only does this promotion come with free G-Shock but also at the best price. Privia’s most premium model with 256 polyphony and synth features.

NOrmaLLy $499

$449 saVE VE $50 CASCTK4200

NOrmaLLy $1,999

NOrmaLLy $1,299

Free

hhEadphONEs

$1,888

$1,149

Free

g-shOck waTch

saVE $111

saVE $150 CASPX5S

CASCDP220

ROLAND FP80

NORD STAGE 88 WITH ULTIMATE V-STAND

88-NOTE pErFOrmEr piaNO wiTh arraNgEr FEaTurEs

88-NOTE digiTaL sTagE piaNO wiTh FrEE prO sTaNd

Stylish and portable, the FP80 Digital pianos brings a rich and rewarding musical experience to every piano lover. With arranger features this is the ultimate performer product.

Nord’s award-winning organ, piano and synth technologies - all in one amazing package with an almost obsessive level of quality.

Combined with the ultimate pro stand, this is the dream stage set-up for all performers.

NOrmaLLy $3,999

NOrmaLLy $6,098

$3,478

$5,499

saVE $521

saVE $599

ROLFP80BK / ROLFP80WH

Section

Only

KEYBOARDS & DIGITAL PIANOS

Medeli M5 Touch Response Keyboard

Free

uLTimaTE V-sTaNd

NOR10531 / ULTVS88B

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Keyboards

Available with any Keyboard Purchase

With any keyboard purchase add on this stand and headphones package to get started.

nd & Stoal Package to

Casio CTK1250 with

FREE Wicked Chill Headphones

40% aNy bOOk

Purchase any Keyboard in Dec 2013, Jan & Feb 2014 and receive a 40% off Book voucher FREE to use until 31st March 2014.

With any keyboard purchase add on this stand and stool package for a great package price.

add-ON FOr JusT

40 % off any book!

Print Music Voucher

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adphones & e Hnd Package ta

Available with any Keyboard Purchase

add-ON FOr JusT

$69

61-NOTE kEybOard

For all of you who want to get the family into keyboard this summer, look no further. 100 tones plus much more.

NOrmaLLy $279

$99

$189 saVE $90

QKT10 / BEHPM1000

QKT10 / MUKDT5402

Casio CTK3200 with FREE Stand

Casio CTK6200 With FREE Stand

Medeli SP5100 with FREE Stool

Roland Lucina with FREE Cube Lite

The most popular beginner keyboard, this offer is hard to beat for under the Xmas tree or back to school buyer.

This hi-performance keyboard from Casio is packed with features for the tech savvy. With a FREE stand it’s ready to create.

To fit the budget price point this Medeli is hard to beat. With a FREE stool it’s the best priced digital around.

For the performer in the family, connect in your iPod and wow the crowd.

61-NOTE TOuch rEspONsE kEybOard

61-NOTE hi gradE kEybOard

NOrmaLLy $459

$369 saVE $90

CASCTK3200 / QKT9

Free

88-NOTE digiTaL piaNO wiTh Tri-sENsOr scaLEd hammEr acTiON Treat yourself to the touch and sound of the latest Privia range. This includes the Casio bag which fits the keyboard like a glove.

CASPX350 / CASCS700P

$669 saVE $189

CASCTK6200 / QKT10

Free

pOrTabLE syNTh wiTh maTchiNg amp

NOrmaLLy $1,169

F

$988 saVE $181

MEDSP5100 / MUKDT5402

NOrmaLLy $1,648

Free

Roland VR700 with FREE Roland CB76RL Bag

Roland RD300NX with FREE Roland CB88RL Bag

The best priced combo keyboard around, this will be the best add on to any gigging musician’s rig.

Looking for the stage piano to suit all occasions, look no further, with matching Roland bag, it’s ready to rock.

76-NOTE cOmbO kEybOard

NOrmaLLy $4,634

NOrmaLLy $1,789

saVE $201

88-NOTE digiTaL arraNgEr piaNO

NOrmaLLy $858

Casio PX350 With FREE Casio CS700P Bag

$1,588

CASCTK1250 / CASWICKEDCHILL

Free

$2,276 saVE $2,358

ROLVR700 / ROLCB76RL

88-NOTE sTagE piaNO

NOrmaLLy $3,628

Free

$3,288 VE $340 saVE

ROLRD300NX / ROLCB88RL

$988 saVE $660

ROLAX09 / ROLCUBELMWH

Roland HP507 X-MAS Joy

FLagship 88 NOTE digiTaL piaNO

For those looking for quality and best value, this top-end cabinet piano is the best deal around.

NOrmaLLy $6,499

Free

Free

$5,888 saVE $611

ROLHP507RW / HP507SB

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Synthesizers

hot

Back k in Stoc

Arturia MicroBrute

Novation Bass Station II

Arturia MiniBrute

Moog Minitaur

MicroBrute is pure analogue sonic powerhouse of a synth. Small in size but loaded with features, it follows in the footsteps laid by its big brother the MiniBrute.

Bass Station II is an analogue monosynth-based on the classic original Bass Station but re-worked for the 21st century.

MiniBrute is a revolutionary new analogue synthesizer from Arturia.

Featuring a pure analogue signal path and a host of unique features, it sets a new standard for what a hardware synthesiser should be.

Minitaur is a powerful, compact analogue bass synthesizer that features a classic one knob per function design.

25 MINI KEY ANALOGUE HARDwARE SYNTH

25-KEY ANALOGUE MONO-SYNTH SYNTHESIZER

NEw PRODUCT

HOT PRODUCT

$549

$799

NOw IN STOCK

ART540101

NOw IN STOCK

NOVBASSSTATION2

ANALOGUE HARDwARE SYNTHESIZER

COMPACT ANALOGUE BASS SYNTHESIZER MODULE

HOT PRODUCT

HOT PRODUCT

$899

$949

NOw IN STOCK

NOw IN STOCK

ART530101

MGTBP002

hot Novation UltraNova

37-NOTE wAVETABLE SYNTHESIZER wITH VOCODER & BUILT-IN USB AUDIO INTERFACE UltraNova is a ‘Nova’ series analogue modelling synthesizer with a powerful effects processor.

NORMALLY $1,399

$1,099 SAVE $300

Moog Sub Phatty

Based on the powerful Little Phatty sound engine, the Slim Phatty is the latest descendant of the iconic Minimoog Model D and features the classic Moog Ladder Filter, the touchstone of analogue sound design.

The Sub Phatty is the first analogue synth to feature Moog’s transformative new Multidrive section; at low settings Multidrive adds warmth and girth, but when pushed, it delivers a screaming snarl that is highly reactive to resonance, waveshape, and oscillator level.

ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER MODULE

HOT PRODUCT

$1,299 NOw IN STOCK

ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER

HOT PRODUCT

$1,599 NOw IN STOCK

NVULTRANOVA

MGLPS001

MGLPSSUB001

Nord Wave

Nord Lead 4

Access Virus TI Polar

The Nord Wave gives you traditional analogue sounds that interact and coexist with pretty much anything you want; by combining analogue, FM synthesis you can use literally any standard audio file as a sound source.

Nord Lead 4 is a virtual analogue synthesizer with 2 oscillators per voice and 4 slots. New features include Wavetables with formants, Hard/Soft Sync, Noise-generator with dedicated filter and a true Unisonmode for meaty leads!

Designed as the ideal companion to any DJ or project studio, this 37-key model is not only compact but also stunningly beautiful.

ANALOGUE, FM, wAVETABLE AND SAMPLE BASED SYNTHESIZER

NORMALLY $3,199

$2,499 SAVE $700

NOR10381

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Moog Slim Phatty

VIRTUAL ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER

NEw PRODUCT

$2,999 NOw IN STOCK

NOR10650

COMPACT VIRTUAL ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER MODULE

Its compact form factor makes the TI Snow an ideal choice for travelling musicians. Its footprint is not larger than an issue of Gear Magazine.

NORMALLY $2,349

$2,099 SAVE $250

ACCTISNOW

37-NOTE VIRTUAL ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER

NORMALLY $4,999

$4,499 SAVE $500

ACCTIPOLAR

Access Virus TI Snow

Moog Minimoog Voyager

PERFORMER EDITION ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER

The Minimoog Voyager Performer Edition is a real analogue synthesizer in the tradition of the original Model D Minimoog. This investment will last you a lifetime.

HOT PRODUCT

$5,499 NOw IN STOCK

MGVYMIN004

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Novation Bass Station ll Review

By Sean Cooper - meSSing with SynthS for over 30 yearS

switching, blinking lights and tasty mod and pitch bend wheels that glow in a beautiful blue haze - the thing looks great in the dark! Overall construction is solid, all the knobs, buttons and switches feel positive and sturdy and the keyboard is surprisingly good… ok so you are never going to be able to play a concerto on it, but it feels pretty responsive to me!

Steam power Back in early 1990s a little known English manufacturer of cheap MIDI controllers entered the synth and drum module market with the original Bass Station and a TR808/909 soundalike drum module, the Drum Station. The original BS and DS went on to become "classic" machines in their own right and were quite sought after. I was fortunate enough to have spent some "quality" time with the original BS - it was one of the very first "virtual analogue" synths back when virtual analogue was in its infancy, long before it became all the rage…

Fast forward 20 years or so. Age brings a number of things. Maturity. A longing to revisit your youth. Rotundness…I am not talking about me, I am now talking about the new and very exciting BS2.

BranCh Line There are a number of differences between BS1 and BS2 but the most notable one of all is that the BS2 has an ANALOGUE signal path. Yes, that's right - the BS2 is the real deal. We have true to life oscillators, filters and modulators.

Novation have not just emulated the BS of old, they really have completely redefined it - where the BS1 was a little bland, the BS2 simply oozes character - it’s sweet, delicate, raw, spiky, full of attitude, mental, abrasive, warm, cosy and it’s classy.

Connection to the outside world is simple - a single MONO audio out is all that is required. Also on the back we find MIDI I/O, sustain pedal input and an external input so you can mangle your guitar, voice, or drums through the BS2's filters and modulators. The BS2 can be powered via the USB bus or with a supplied PSU. Connection into a DAW such as Logic or the supplied version of Ableton Live Lite is simple, you just plug in the USB cable and play away. All knobs, switches and buttons send data via MIDI/ USB which makes automation of your miesterwerk a total breeze.

Stoking the fire The 2 VCOs, each with selectable tuning, waveforms (sine, tri, saw & square with variable pulse), envelope mod and LFO amounts, are mixed together in a little Mixer panel, which is where things start to take an interesting turn.

Not only do we have 2 VCOs, we also have a Sub Oscillator that can be set to 1 or 2 octaves below VCO1. Pretty standard stuff but if you chuck in that the SubOsc can select between 3 different waveforms (sine, pulse and square) then we start to enter "serious bottom end" territory. It’s a really simple but very powerful feature that the SubOsc effectively turns our 2 Osc synth into a 3 Osc monster. Your trousers and skirts will be flapping!

firSt CLaSS tiCket offiCe Some of the best featured synths are some of the worst sounding and most difficult to operate ever. When it comes to synths it really all boils down to one thing - sound. Novation have stripped back the "fluff" and given us what a synth should be all about, raw sound power. I love the fact that there are no delays, verbs, phasers, flangers, Eqs etc on it - hey I have a swag of plug-ins to do that stuff. I love the fact the panel layout is pretty simple and is instantly familiar. I like the fact that it only has a mono output. And I love the fact that it sounds so good.

Synthesizers are really defined by their filters. I have to say that the filters on the BS2, and the weird little take that has been applied to them, are what really defines this instrument. Essentially you get a switchable 24dB or 12dB per octave multimode resonant filter (low pass, band pass and high pass), switchable between 2 filter types "classic" (based on the Moog Ladder filter) for Moogy type sounds and "Acid" for TB303 type emulations.

Novation have also added a killer sounding "overdrive" to the filter - when you think things cant get any fatter just dial in some OD and not only will your trousers flap, you may lose control of bodily functions.

waiting room The BS2 is a 2 oscillator, monophonic, analogue synthesizer with 64 pre-sets and room for storing up to 64 of your own. It also has a nifty, but slightly tricky to operate arpeggiator/sequencer which can be slaved to MIDI Clock. There are 32 different arpeggio rhythms and all the usual up/down/sideways variations.

Additionally, you can store a sequence of your own making alongside your patch in each of the 64 RAM locations.

the train now arriving I think it is obvious. I like the BS2. So much so that I think I will have to buy one.

And for the price of just $799.00 incl. GST it packs punch well above its weight.

If you are in the market for a monster, analogue addition to your sonic armoury then you really can’t look past the BS2. I urge you to try it.

The only problem I have with it….? Where am I going to put it?

For control the BS2 is adorned with a plethora of knobs and switches and buttons, a 25-key velocity and after-touch sensitive keyboard with octave

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RECORDING

Mackie MR mk3 Series Monitors THE MONITORS THAT LOVE MUSIC AS MUCH AS YOU DO A product of Mackie’s intensive music-centric voicing process, the MRmk3 monitors are acoustically optimised at all stages to enhance the mixing, monitoring and multimedia experience in any home or project studio. The MRmk3 line not only fully replaces the previous generation of monitors with the MR5mk3 and MR8mk3, but expands the range with the 6.5” MR6mk3 full-range monitor and MR10Smk3 studio subwoofer.

MACKIE MR5 MK3

50W Active 5.25" 2-Way Studio Monitors - Pair

MACKIE MR6 MK3

65W Active 8" 2-Way Studio Monitor - Pair

Alesis Q49 49-Key USB MIdI Controller

$649

MACKIE MR8 MK3

$849

MACKIE MR10S MK3

MACMR5Mk3 MACMR6Mk3

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85W Active 8" 2-Way Studio Monitor - Pair 120W Active 10" Studio Subwoofer - Each

$999

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Avid Fast Track duo for Mac & PC

INCLUDES IGNITE MUSIC SOFTwARE DOwNLOAD

AUDIO INTERFACE wITH PRO TOOLS EXPRESS SOFTwARE

The q49 is a 49-note keyboard controller that works with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. The compact controller features USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for easy connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware.

Designed for the aspiring solo musician, Fast Track® Duo comes with everything you need to turn your Mac, PC, or iPad into a portable, easyto-use songwriting and audio recording system. Featuring dual mic preamps/instrument inputs, line-level inputs, and Pro Tools® Express software, the studio-grade Duo enables you to sound your best, providing an easy entry into Pro Tools, the music industry standard.

NORMALLY $199

NORMALLY $369

$179

$329

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Focusrite iTrack Studio Bundle for Mac, PC & iPad

Alesis Vortex Keytar

iTRACK SOLO AUDIO INTERFACE, MICROPHONE, HEADPHONES & CABLE

USB/MIDI KEYTAR CONTROLLER wITH ACCELEROMETER

iTrack Studio features the precision iTrack Solo computer audio interface, a studio condenser microphone and headphones letting you record instrument and vocals simultaneously via the iTrack’s superbquality Focusrite mic preamp. Includes Ableton Live Lite software.

The Vortex eliminates the barrier between you and your audience by giving you the freedom to move around the stage and take the lead.

With an extensive layout of touch-sensitive keys and velocity-sensitive pads on its pearlescent white body, and radical pitch and modulation controls on its neck, the Vortex empowers you to rule the stage.

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$399

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Novation Launch Controllers SIMPLE. FUN. WOR WORkS W ORk kS TOgETHER...

TOg TO gETHER ETHER... ANYWHERE. ANYWHERE Launch is an expanding family of creative performance instruments and apps from Novation. Designed to work together, pairing both beautiful design and integrated functionality, Launch products make music creation more simple and more fun.

NoVATIoN LAUNChKEy MINI 25

25-Key USB Controller Keyboard for PC, Mac & iPad

NoVATIoN LAUNChKEy 25

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NoVATIoN LAUNChKEy 49

49-Key USB Controller Keyboard for PC, Mac & iPad

NoVATIoN LAUNChKEy 61

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$149

NOVLkYMINI

$229

NoVATIoN LAUNCh CoNTRoL Portable MIDI Controller w/ Assignable 16 Knobs And 8 Scene Launch Buttons

NOVLCONTROL

$299

NoVATIoN LAUNChPAd S Ableton Live Controller w/ 64 Button Grid and Dedicated Scene Launch Buttons

$299 $279 NOVLAUNCHPADS

$349

NoVATIoN LAUNChPAd MINI Ableton Live Controller w/ 64 Button Grid And Dedicated Scene Launch Buttons

NOVLkE25 NOVLkE49 NOVLkE61

$149

$149

NOVLPADMINI

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Novation Impulse 49

Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 for Mac & PC

49-NOTE USB CONTROLLER KEYBOARD

20-IN 20-OUT FIREwIRE AUDIO INTERFACE wITH XCITE+ BUNDLE

Impulse is a range of professional USB/MIDI controllers. They each have a precision keyboard and a full control surface powered by a brand new version of Novation’s Automap control software - Automap 4 (which makes getting hands-on with your DAW/plug-ins fast and simple). Impulse also has 8 back-lit drum pads which can warp arpeggios, roll beats and launch clips in Ableton live.

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 represents the new generation of Focusrite multi-channel firewire audio interfaces. It is the best sounding interface in its class; attentively designed with today’s project studio in mind. Focusrite’s unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps.

NORMALLY $599

NORMALLY $749

$549

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NVIMPULSE49

FOCSAFFPRO40

Universal Audio UAd-2 Satellite duo

Event Electronics 20/20BAS

FIREwIRE DSP ACCELERATOR FOR MAC OR PC

ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS (PAIR)

A simple FireWire connection is all it takes to plug your Intel-based Mac or Windows 7 PC* into the world’s finest analogue hardware emulations. The UAD-2 Satellite DSP Accelerators offer full access to UAD Powered Plug-Ins, including exclusive titles from Studer, Ampex, Lexicon, Neve, Manley, Roland, SSL and more.

First released in 1995, the original 20/20 nearfield studio monitor revolutionised the recording industry and secured itself a place in the hearts of audio engineers the world over for its truthful reproduction and outstanding sonic character. Now Event is proud to announce a new generation of clarity, transparency and definition with the release of the 20/20BAS.

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Akai LPK25 Keyboard

Ableton Live 9 Intro Edition

MINI 25-NOTE USB MIDI CONTROLLER KEYBOARD

MUSIC CREATION SOFTwARE FOR MAC & PC

A scaled-down relative to the MPK series of keyboard performance controllers. The diminutive keyboard is made up of 25 miniature, velocitysensitive keyboard keys with synth action.

Create, Produce and Perform in real-time with software you can play.

Live Intro supports up to 16 tracks and 8 scenes, with some other feature limitations.

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Avid Sibelius 7 First

MUSIC NOTATION SOFTwARE FOR MAC & PC Avid Sibelius® First is the fastest, smartest, easiest way for everyone to start to write and share music—from aspiring composers and songwriters, to teachers and students.

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Propellerhead Reason Essentials 2

MUSIC CREATION SOFTwARE FOR MAC & PC Reason Essentials packs all the recording, editing, effects, instruments, mixing and mastering tools you need to sound great in a streamlined package, with room to grow and expand.

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ISoacoustics ISo-L8R200 Speaker Stands

M-Audio Pro Tools Key Studio

KRK KNS8400 headphones

2-CHANNEL 24-BIT USB AUDIO INTERFACE Compact audio-recording interface for home studios and portable recording setups. This two-channel USB device for Mac and PC-based systems enables you to record at up to 24-bit resolution for input into virtually all DAW, recording, and performance software.

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Fine-tune your sound the way it’s meant to be heard. Stands can be configured to 4” or 8” in height, with inserts that provide a variety of tilt-up and tilt-down adjustments.

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INCL. KEYSTUDIO 49 USB KEYBOARD & PRO TOOLS SE SOFTwARE Powered by the same technology behind many of today’s greatest hits, Avid® KeyStudio™ instantly transforms your Mac or PC into a full-featured recording studio.

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KRK headphones provide incredibly natural frequency response that gives you a reference standard unaffected by your location. Day or night, studio or home, without disturbing others and without compromising your tracks.

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Focusrite Scarlett Studio

Rode NT2A Studio Solution Kit

Akai MPC Studio

hot Rode NT1A Vocal Recording Solution

INCL. NT1A MIC, SM6 SHOCKMOUNT, POP FILTER AND MIC CABLE - 10 YEAR wARRANTY* The NT1-A includes everything you need to get a truly professional vocal recording and is ideal for home studio recording.

NORMALLY $449

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CONTAINING SCARLETT 2I2 INTERFACE CM25 MICROPHONE HP60 HEADPHONES & SOFTwARE A complete home studio kit with all the gear required to record pro-quality tracks, including a fully-featured music software suite for Mac or PC.

INCL. NT2A MIC, SM6 SHOCKMOUNT, POP FILTER & MIC CABLE TEN YEAR WARRANTY. The NT2-A carries on the tradition forged by the now legendary RØDE NT2.

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MUSIC PRODUCTION CONTROLLER MPC Studio merges real MPC pads, iconic workflow, and the same MPC Software used by MPC Renaissance to give you a fully integrated portable production solution.

NORMALLY $999

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Blistering MASCHINE 2.0 software brings a hit list of power improvements to the entire MASCHINE family. Hyper-intuitive workflow. Ultra-flexible sampling and slicing. Brand-new mixer and drum synths. Advanced KOMPLETE integration, and more. The ultimate groove arrives November 1, 2013. Find out how MASCHINE is changing the game … again. www.beat-these.com

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LIVE SOUND & PA

Audix USA Microphone Packs $499

AUdIx BP5PRo 5PC MIC PACK D6 Kick Mic, i5 Snare,

$699

AUdIx BP7PRo 7PC MIC PACK D6 Kick Mic, 3x i5

AUdIx FP5 FUSIoN 5PC dRUM MIC PACK

$599

AUdIx FP7 7 PC dRUM MIC PACK 3X F2 Toms

$799

AUdIx FP QUAd FUSIoN 4 dRUM MIC PACK

1x F5 Snare, 1x F6 Kick, 2x F9 Overheads, Clips & Case

$699 $599 AUDFPQUAD

AUdIx BP5F BANd FUSIoN 5PC MIC PACK

$649

AUdIx BP7F BANd FUSIoN 7PC MIC PACK

$999

3x F2 Tom, 1x F5 Snare, 1x F6 Kick & Case

AUDFP5

& Snare, 1x F5 Floortom, 1x F6 Kick, 2x F9 Overheads & Case

AUDFP7

3x F50 Vocal, 1x F5 Snare, 1x F6 Kick & Case

3x F5 Toms & Snare, 1x F6 Kick, 3x F50 Vocals & Case

1x OM5 Lead Vocal, 2x OM2 Backing Vocal, Clips & Case

$1,199 $999 Instrument, 1x OM5 Lead Vocal, 2x OM2 Backing Vocal, Clips & Case AUDBP7PRO

$999 $849 1x D6 Kick Mic, 1x I5 Snare, 2x ADX51 Overhead Mics, Clips & Case AUDDPQUAD

AUdIx dP QUAd 4PC dRUM MIC PACK

AUdIx dP5A MIC PACK 1x i5 Snare, 2x D2 Toms, 1x D4 Floor Tom, 1x D6 Kick, Clips & Case

$799

AUdIx dP7 dRUM MIC PACK 1X i5 Snare, 2X D2 Rack $1,699 $1,499 Toms, 1X D4 Floor Tom, 1X D6 Kick 2X ADX51 Overheads, Clips & Case AUDDP7

AUDBP5F AUDBP7F

Alto Professional iPA

8-CH MIXER, 4 MIC/LINE, 2 STEREO wITH 7 BAND EQ, RMFX & USB I/O

ACTIVE 200 wATT 2-wAY 10” LOUDSPEAKER MUSIC SYSTEM wITH iPAD 2 DOCK wITH MIC & CABLE

The ProFX8 offers a complete and truly professional feature set, perfect for solo performers, small performing acts or any small venue that needs it all, without the hefty price tag. There’s even USB I/O for recording the set. The “Pro” in ProFX stands for professional tools, rugged build quality and small footprint… everything you need.

NORMALLY $699

$449

$599

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MACPROFX8

ALTOIPA

Mackie SRM550

Line 6 Stagesource L3t

800w RMS, 1600w PEAK, 12” HIGH-DEFINITION POwERED LOUDSPEAKER

1400w 3-wAY POwERED LOUD SPEAKER SYSTEM wITH INTEGRATED MIXER, EFFECTS & DSP - EA Based on a powerful new technology platform, StageSource L3t combines multi-function design, powerful DSP and precision components to deliver the perfect blend of high-powered performance and true scalability.

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NORMALLY $2,299

$1,299

$1,699

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$1,599

The iPA Music System from Alto Professional is a powerful, portable loudspeaker with 400 Watts of power for amplifying your iPad apps, cranking up your iTunes library and singing karaoke like never before.

NORMALLY $599

MACSRM550

$1,399

$599

Mackie ProFx8

Truly “Built-Like-A-Tank,” huge system power is paired with custom transducers within professional-grade, internally-braced all-wood cabinets. SRM features Mackie High-Definition Audio Processing™ including patented acoustic correction DSP for the ultimate in high-definition sound plus system optimization tools.

$999 $849 AUDBP5PRO

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INCL STANDS & CABLES 2x SEM712 Plus 12” & Horn 175w Passive Speakers, PowerPod 780 Powered Mixer, Stands & Cables.

PowerPod 780 Plus is a 7-Channel 2x 200w Powered Mixer with DFX & Dual 7-band Graphic Eq.

INCL STANDS & CABLES 2x Trusesonic TS112a 400W 12” & Horn Powered Speakers, ZMX122FX 8-channel Mixer with Effects, Stands & Cables. The Truesonic TS112A is the perfect solution for musicians and DJs on the move and halls, malls, schools, houses of worship and more.

NORMALLY $1,374

NORMALLY $1,626

$1,095

$1,495

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2X PHSEM712PLUS / PHPOWERPOD780 / QkS171PAk / 2X RCL30515D8

2X ALTOTS112A / ALTOZMX122FX / QkS171PAk / 2X RCL30306D6

Mackie Active PA Package

Mackie Active PA Package

INCL STANDS & CABLES

INCL STANDS & CABLES

2x Thump TH15 15” & Horn Powered Speakers, ProFX12 Mixer, Stands & Cables. The ProFX12 is loaded with six Mackie high-headroom, low-noise mic preamps, 3-band Eq, a built-in DI for direct connection of a guitar or bass, integrated “Gig-Ready” effects, precision 7-band GEq and more.

2x SRM450V2 12” & Horn 400w Active Speakers, ProFX12 12-channel Mixer with Effects, USB I/O and Graphic Eq, Stands & Cables. SRM450V2 is a 2-way bi-amplified, optimised Active loudspeaker system with a High-output, titanium dome compression driver.

NORMALLY $2,605

NORMALLY $3,616

$2,195

$2,795

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2X MACTH15A / MACPROFX12 / QkS171PAk / 2X RCL30306D6

2X MACSRM450V2 / MACPROFX12 / QkS171PAk / 2X RCL30306D6

Cerwin Vega Active PA Package

hK Audio Lucas Performer Active PA System

INCL STANDS & CABLES

INCLUDES 2 STANDS, 2 SPEAKER CABLES & CARRY BAG ADD-ON SET wORTH $229 FREE!

2x A28X 2x8” 400w Active Speakers, CVA115X 15” 700w Active Subwoofer, CVM1022 Mixer, Stands & Cables.

CVM1022 is a 10-Channel Professional Mixer with 4 microphone inputs, 3-band Eq & 2 AUX sends.

Two satellites, each with 8” speaker and 1” CD horn, 500-watt RMS digital power amp for the 15” subwoofer, 2x 200-watt RMS digital power amps for the satellites, HK Audio MonoTilt™ for optimum soundto-audience alignment, 15” subwoofer in an enclosure factory-equipped with casters.

NORMALLY $4,194

NORMALLY $4,024

$3,395

$3,795

SAVE $799 2X CVA28X / CVA115X / CVM1022 / QS171Pk / 4X PWCMIC25

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Alto Professional Active PA Package

LIVE SOUND & PA

Phonic Passive PA Package

SAVE $229 HHkA1990001 / HkA1006197

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Live Sound

hot Planet Waves Classic Series Mic Cable

hercules MS632B 2-in-1 Mic Boom Stand

Nickel-plated brass connectors offer reliable, corrosion-resistant contact.

Flexible, moulded collar for outstanding strain relief. Heavy-duty, plated, copper-braided shield offers 95% shielding coverage.

New 2-in-1 Boom Clamp adjusts the boom length and angle at the same time! Comes with quik-N-EZ Boom Retainer for instant attachment.

25FT - XLR TO XLR

Phonic dM6903PK Microphones

INCLUDES BUTTERFLY MIC CLIP

NORMALLY $34

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$29

PWCMIC25

DM microphones are engineered for transparent vocal and instrument capture with frequency responses ideal for a wide range of applications.

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3 PACK OF DYNAMIC HANDHELD VOCAL MICROPHONES

$95

MUMS632B

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Quiklok A300 Pack

MICROPHONE & A300 STAND KIT Straight, Tripod with Fixed Length Boom and Mic, Cable & Carry Bag.

NORMALLY $149

$119 SAVE $30

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hot Audix USA oM2 Vocal Microphone INCL. FREE MIC CABLE

Dynamic Hypercardioid Stage Vocal or Instrument Microphone Made In USA.

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Alesis MultiMix 4 Mixer with USB1

Audix USA oM5 Vocal Microphone

One-piece design with no loose parts. Aluminum tubing for strength and lightness. Super durable and holds up to 45kg.

Height: 128-205cm.

The MultiMix 4 USB is a 4-channel desktop mixer with a USB digital audio interface built-in. Ideal for using in basic computer-recording setups, video editing & production studios and portable podcasting.

Dynamic Hypercardioid Stage Vocal or Instrument Microphone Made In USA.

PAIR - INCL. CARRY BAG AND 35-38MM ADAPTOR

NORMALLY $249

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$149

$159

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AUDOM2 / RCL30306D6

2 MIC/LINE & 1 STEREO LINE INPUTS

$179

MUSS200BB

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Incl. quiklok A300 Boom Stand worth $79 FREE NORMALLY $469

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Alto Truesonic TS110A

Mackie dL1608 digital Mixer

Active 300w 2-way 10” & Horn Loudspeaker. Delivering uncompromising portability and power the Alto TS110A is the perfect speaker for those smaller gigs.

16-CHANNEL wITH MULTIPLE iPAD CONTROLLERABILITY - 16 INPUTS 8 OUTPUTS

deal Alesis TransActive Wireless Sytem

PORTABLE POwERED BLUETOOTH SPEAKER SYSTEM The all-in-one TransActive Wireless is a complete, active PA system designed for on-the-go use.

Line 6 xdV35 handheld Wireless Microphone 24-BIT DIGITAL SYSTEM DIGITIAL DIVIDEND SAFE

Featuring exclusive microphone modelling technology, XDV35 delivers a spectacular model based on the industry-standard Shure® SM58® microphone.

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NORMALLY $499

$399 ALTRANSWIRELESS

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LIXDV35

ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER

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$499 ALTOTS110A

The DL1608 redefines live mixing by combining the proven power of a full-featured digital mixer with the unmatched ease and mobility of an iPad. HOT PRODUCT

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Size.

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Probably the world’s smallest, lightest, and pound-for-pound loudest PA! LUCAS Nano 300 is a fullrange rig for pub gigs, a keyboards and e-drums monitor, a compact PA for DJs. Whatever your gig may be, it always delivers clear, assertive sound, leaves a tiny footprint, and handles with utmost ease, to include its mixer.

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DJ GEAR

Numark NS7 ll Performance Controller TTHE HE BEST BEST DJ CONTROLLER CONTROLLER EVER EVER BUILT. BUILT B UILT.. P UILT PERIOD. ERIOD. ERIOD Four channels of mixing, real slip mats and vinyl, motorised platters, and a full array of touch-activated knobs and filters and velocity-sensitive performance pads—NS7II is the most responsive DJ console ever created. Nearly every inch is filled with controls that come to life, reacting to your touch and illuminating in response to your style.

Includes Serato DJ software.

Our Price

$2,599 NUMNS7II

AIAIAI TMA-1 Beatport Limited Edition

Numark Mixtrack Edge

OVER EAR HEADPHONES INCL. POUCH & $5 USD BEATPORT VOUCHER

2-CHANNEL DJ SOFTwARE CONTROLLER & USB AUDIO INTERFACE INCL. VIRTUAL DJ LE SOFTwARE

For this special edition, AIAIAI collaborated with one of the world’s most innovative music services who have established themselves as the dynamic go-to for electronic music fans everywhere. Features striking green details and comes with a $5 USD voucher ensuring immediate access to Beatport’s vast array of artists.

Featuring the ideal combination of essential capability and compact design, Mixtrack Edge is a controller every DJ should have in their arsenal. USB-powered and just 14 millimeters thin, Mixtrack Edge goes anywhere with ease. It’s small on size but big on features, so you can command your mix with precision.

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Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MK2

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2

DJ PERFORMANCE CONTROLLER wITH TRAKTOR PRO 2 SOFTwARE

DJ PERFORMANCE CONTROLLER wITH TRAKTOR PRO SOFTwARE

The ultimate no-compromise 2-deck DJ system. Now fully integrated with TRAKTOR DJ for iPad and iPhone, adding physical control to your portable DJ setup. 2-deck controller, soundcard, flagship TRAKTOR software. Plug-and-play with TRAKTOR DJ for iPad and iPhone.

Improved look, feel, and visual feedback.

Trusted by pros, the flagship TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 is the all-inone 4-channel DJ system. Now with the latest TRAKTOR features at your fingertips, take your mix to new heights. Industry-standard 4-deck controller, soundcard, flagship TRAKTOR software. Plug and play with TRAKTOR DJ for iPad and iPhone. Improved look, feel, and visual feedback.

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2+2 CHANNEL CONTROL DJ MIXER - INCL. TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO SOFTwARE

The DDJ-SP1 is equipped with pads, faders, dial and buttons specifically designed for controlling all Serato DJ’s features.

The DDJ-SP1 inherits the familiar layout from Pioneer’s popular controller range, with a few updates to make the DJing experience even more enjoyable. The DDJ-SP1 can be used as a fully assignable MIDI controller and supports all kinds of MIDI-compatible software like Native Instruments Traktor and Ableton Live.

TRAKTOR pushes the envelope of DJ technology once again: TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 is the perfect fusion of top-of-the-line DJ mixer, highly intuitive TRAKTOR controller, and premium audio interface.

The groundbreaking 2+2 concept gives you a luxurious and powerful 2-channel stand-alone mixer with two extra channels for Remix Decks – delivering unprecedented sonic and creative control.

NORMALLY $799

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$749

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PIODDJSP1

NAT22210

NUMARK NS6 with UdG Bag Package

Stanton ST150 Turntable Package

4-DECK DJ MIXER & SOFTwARE CONTROLLER / INTERFACE wITH SERATO DJ SOFTwARE

2X ST150 TURNTABLES, M207 MIXER & HEAPHONES

Groundbreaking technology blends with Numark’s decades of expertise in engineering cutting-edge DJ gear to give you one of the world’s most advanced controllers. Designed in partnership with Serato, NS6 delivers incredible 4-deck performance with the groundbreaking capabilities of Serato DJ software.

Durable construction designed to minimise feedback, industry-leading torque motor - up to 4.5 Kgf-cm, and an ultra-stable platter and tone arm. And with features like Key Correction, Reverse, up to 50% pitch adjustment and S/PDIF digital outputs. Includes M207 2-channel Pro DJ Mixer with Sampler, Digital Effects & FX-Glide Touch Control Strip, DJ Pro 3000 headphones, carts & cables.

NORMALLY $1,668

NORMALLY $3,066

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NUMNS6 / UDGU9104BLOR

2X STAST150 / STAM207 / STADJPRO3000

Pioneer ddJ-Sx & Flight Case Package

Pioneer CdJ850K CdJ Package

DJ CONTROLLER wITH SERATO DJ SOFTwARE & 2 TIER DJ CASE

2X CDJ850K MEDIA PLAYERS, DJM750K MIXER, HDJ1500 HEADPHONES & CABLES

The Pioneer DDJ-SX is an advanced performance DJ controller designed specifically for the Serato DJ Software. Pioneer's DDJ-SX Serato based DJ controller utilises the software as the basis for its configuration and ergonomic design, taking advantage of its features and integrating special trigger pads and controls.

The CDJ-850 is compatible with MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF digital audio formats recorded on USB storage devices or CD-R/RW discs.

The “DJM-750” includes the highly rated “SOUND COLOUR FX” from Pioneer’s DJ mixers, which can be used while switching between this feature and “BOOST COLOUR FX” to suit the music and mood.

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$2,349

$4,999

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NATIVE INSTRUMENTS TRAKToR KoNTRoL Z2

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aroha has been making her mark in the new zealand music industry for many years. well known for her work in radio and music tv, in audio technology, and as an accomplished dJ, music is her passion. you can catch aroha weekday mornings 10am-12pm, hosting on nz’s #1 dance music station, george fm.

you’re very ComfortaBLe Behind the deCkS aS Both a radio dJ and a CLuB dJ - what are the key differenCeS and what are the key thingS that make a good radio or CLuB dJ? As a radio DJ, you can’t really read the crowd – so anticipating the mood of the audience can be difficult, but after many years of working in radio, I think I’ve become pretty good at figuring out what people are in the mood to hear.

It’s so easy to switch station, so you have to keep things interesting and change the pace regularly, but smoothly. If you get it wrong there’s nothing stopping a listener from switching stations.

I got into club DJing much later in the piece, and I can honestly say I’m still surprised by what does and doesn’t work. Reading the crowd is of course very important, but I also think it’s too easy to get wrapped up in trying to cater for what punters are comfortable with. I like to mix things up and keep people guessing without going too obscure so they stay on the dance floor.

With all DJing it’s about showing people a good time and giving them a taste of tracks and styles they may not be familiar with.

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what part doeS teChnoLogy pLay in dJing for you and how do you See teChnoLogy impaCting on the future of dJing?

I used to work for Serato, so it goes without saying that I’m a fan and advocate of new technology. I remember when I first started using the software many years ago, there were so many haters who would say it was inauthentic, that I was “cheating” by using digital vinyl technology.

These days it is not just a matter of necessity because it’s harder to get music by any means other than digitally. I also see these types of technologies as being creative tools, allowing you to do things that aren’t possible using traditional technology.

There are more entry-level controllers out there, which I’ll admit make it easier for less talented people to get into DJing, however who’s to say that one day they might not be the most talented kid on the block and leading the charge?

Everyone has to start somewhere, and you can’t fake good taste in music, no matter how flash your equipment.

what wouLd your ideaL dJ Booth Look Like?

My ideal booth would be exactly the right height for me (this is often an issue), would have some kind of shield to protect from projectile drinks, and would consist of a Pioneer DJM900SRT mixer, which has the Serato DJ soundcard built in (although I wish it had 2 USB ports), two mint condition Technics SL1200Mk5s, a Pioneer DDJ-SP1 MIDI controller and Shure M44-7 needles.

how doeS it feeL to have reCeived the reader-voted 2013 rip it up magazine “BeSt of kiwi – BeSt CLuB dJ” award?

what waS the firSt reCord you ever Bought?

I was so surprised to have won the award, but so very stoked. It’s especially heart warming because the public voted for it. I’m just glad that people dig the tunes that I play and keep coming to my gigs.

Well technically, I didn’t “buy” it, more I lifted it from my mum’s record collection and called it my own (until she figured out I knicked it years later and asked for it back) – Led Zeppelin’s ‘Presence’.

what dJ gear are you CurrentLy uSing?

name 3 reCordS that never Leave your reCord Bag…

I use Serato Scratch Live with a Rane SL3 interface, Technics 1210MK-II turntables and a Pioneer DJM900. I also use Novation Dicers so I don’t have to touch my laptop frequently - who wants to watch a DJ who looks like they’re checking their email? These are handy for triggering cue points, loops and loop rolls, and I’ve MIDI mapped a couple of extra triggers for FX and switching play modes.

Outkast ‘Aquemini’, Talking Heads ‘Remain in Light’, Kelis ‘Tasty’.

any adviCe for dJS JuSt Starting out?

Be professional. Punctuality and politeness goes a long way. Getting trashed at all your gigs might be fun for a while, but ultimately you’ll end up being a liability.

where Can we CatCh aroha thiS Summer?

My preference has always been to play with vinyl and/or vinyl emulation software, however these days it’s becoming harder to find clubs who have turntables set up, let alone in good working order. So I’ve made myself more comfortable with using CDJs. They still feel strange to me, but in the comfort of my own home I get to bust out all of my old records.

Weekdays on George FM 10am-12pm, at Rhythm and Vines, Splore, Homegrown and at the weekly Saturday evening club night which I host with Dean Campbell at Tyler St Garage, ‘Dance Yrself Clean’.

Check out her blog at mucharoha.com.

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Lighting Section

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ENDURING PASSION FOR MUSIC

ENDURING PASSION FOR MUSIc THE STORY OF MIcK WEBB AND THE ROcKSHOP When The Beatles played the English television show ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ in October 1962, it would have been impossible to predict the impact they would have on those who saw it. Obviously The Beatles played a very influential part in the musical and cultural revolution of the 1960s. However, that iconic performance, on a black and white TV, was the inspiration for Mick Webb’s musical journey.

Mick is best known for creating the Rockshop, the largest chain of wholly-owned musical instrument retail stores in New Zealand.

It has been this enduring passion for music that has not only created a successful group of companies but also allowed many others to live out their musical passions through their careers.

A Christmas present of a 3⁄4 size nylon string guitar from his sister was Mick’s first musical instrument. He was listening to ‘skiffle’ music at the time. It was a rough, raw, immediate music compared to the mainstream alternatives. Mick wanted to be involved in music in some shape or form. This lead to joining a school band called ‘The Section’, which eventually lead to the first band which Mick managed called ‘Slowbone’. “I felt my skills weren’t just in playing music but in management, organising, taking opportunities and making things work.

I really enjoyed going out and finding gigs for the band and dealing with record companies.”

Mick signed Slowbone to a deal with the ‘Rare Earth’ record label in the UK. His musical journey continued in the formation of a t-shirt printing company. Starting with printing shirts for Slowbone, it lead to printing shirts for numerous other bands and even for customers like Richard Branson’s Virgin Records. Eventually he sold this company and opened a guitar store.

“I have a love for creating and my chosen field is music.

Some people write, produce, play, manage, promote or open a store but it’s all to do with music”.

Mick then opened a store called Holiday Music in Walthamstow, East London. He split from that and opened the Cambridge Rockshop, then opening a shop in Germany, Islington and another in Cambridge.

Mick left England in 1986 to live in New Zealand.

He met Paul Skipper, who was working as a town planner. Paul played keyboards and was

gigging with his bands regularly around the Auckland region. They formed a partnership, taking over a rundown music store on Karangahape Road, Auckland.

Over the next 25 years this partnership has developed into a group of companies representing 30 musical instrument retail stores, 4 wholesale companies, a magazine, a private music venue called Backbeat and Rockshop Radio.

“It’s all been very organic, a natural progression the way it’s all developed. I’ve been very fortunate with the people that I’ve had around me. Business is all about people.

Trusting, enjoying and living your life with other people. Without other people life is nothing, that’s where we get enjoyment from, interaction and relationship.”

Mick emphasises that “the organisation is not about me, it’s about everyone in it.

People enjoying what they do. We can’t all be successful rock ’n’ rollers. Some people have their five minutes of fame and then find they still have to pay the bills, particularly in New Zealand. So it’s good to be part of creating something where musicians can earn a living by indulging in their passion in one way, shape or form.”

“It’s been great to have buy-in from other people who have similar aspirations or love for music”. Mick believes the Rockshop is distinguished by its employees. All of its directors, senior staff, product managers, marketing & design, technical service division, IT team and even the group CFO are active or gigging musicians, who bring a real musical connection to the company. This goes much further with numerous store managers, retail & wholesale staff all regularly playing, bringing their expertise and their musical passion to what they do.

This real musical connection is woven into the fundamental structure of the organisation from the top down and provides credibility for both customers and staff.

“If you indulge in your passion it’s

Rockshop Directors from left to right: Torey Leggett, Brett Wells, Mick Webb, Paul Skipper, (Wayne McIntyre - not pictured)

not a minute of work. Looking at the clock wishing your life away, well there’s not much point in that. I couldn’t have achieved the personal wellbeing and the fun if I wasn’t involved in music”.

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100 Karangahape road 09 379 8609

Auckland Bass Shop 78 Karangahape road 09 368 9340

Auckland Drum Shop 76 Karangahape road 09 377 5554

Digital Megastore New! 136 Karangahape road 09 377 6397

Takapuna 122 anzac Street 09 488 0402

Albany New! 100 Don mcKinnon Drive 09 448 5452

Henderson

342 Barton Street 07 838 3450

Classifieds

15 Gover Street 06 769 6270

advertise for or find musicians, music teachers, Practice rooms, recording Studios throughout New Zealand.

Napier 21 Dickens Street 06 833 6138

Gig Guide Here you can view upcoming gigs and even submit your own! Feel free to enter all your band’s gigs.

325 Heretaunga Street West 06 873 4192

Palmerston North 37-40 the Square 06 353 1018

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Lower Hutt

1 margaret Street 04 569 8062

Wellington

Botany

South Island

Shop 77, Sylvia Park mall 09 573 0882

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Hastings

40 Cuba Street 04 473 0692

Sylvia Park

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New Plymouth

379 Great North road 09 835 2379 42 town Centre Drive 09 271 2642

Clearance Fancy a bargain? Check out our new clearance section! Now you can view all of our clearance stock online to find that bargain you have been waiting for.

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Artists Check out our rockshop Featured artists, their artist info and their Gear Lists here.

sTorE LocATIons

Nelson 117 Bridge Street 03 539 0481

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Christchurch

50 Cavendish Drive 09 271 2647

2/1-5 amyes road,Hornby 03 344 2238

Whangarei

Dunedin

12 John Street 09 438 5291

67 St andrew Street 03 477 0058

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