NZ Rockshop Gear - April/May 2013

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ALbANY ROckSHOP APRiL 2013 Albany store is officially open! Come and check us out at Northridge Plaza.

cONTENTS SPEciALS & PAckAgES

Shop 16, Northridge Plaza, 100 Don McKinnon Dr gUiTARS

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DRUMS/PERcUSSiON 20

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bASS & AMPS

kEYbOARDS / SYNTHS 30

REcORDiNg

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LivE SOUND

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DJ gEAR

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LigHTiNg

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bOOkS & DvDs

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REviEWS & ARTicLES

25 Years of SfRQ Special interview Founders and directors of Smokefreerockquest, Pete Rainey and Glenn Common, on the ride that has been the development of NZ’s biggest youth participation event.

godin 5th Avenue Jazz guitar uitar review by diXon nacey Find out why one of the finest Jazz guitarists in the country gives Godin’s 5th Avenue jazz guitar 9 out of 10.

Ross McDougall geT PoweRed by THe RoCKSHoP

25 YEARS Of SfRQ cOMPETiTiON Since 1990 the Rockshop has proudly been powering the Smokefreerockquest. To celebrate 25 years of Smokefreerockquest the brands behind the music gear have teamed up to provide some amazing prizes. This competition is running for the duration of the 2013 SFQR Regional Competitions but is open to everyone to enter.

Simply visit the Rockshop website, correctly answer the questions and select which prize you’d like to go into the draw for. Terms and Conditions apply, visit www.rockshop.co.nz for the details.

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eXploiting the digital revolution Metal guitarist Ross McDougall on how and why he surprised his metal contemporaries by transforming his touring guitar rig from tube-amp stacks, to an ultra-compact array of Line 6 wizardry.

glenn common

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rockqueSt director/founder Glenn on playing the bass, his gear and the joys of being involved with Rockquest.

for the Record

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recording electronic drum partS V-Drums and percussion specialist Simon Ayton on the various options for recording electronic drums.

Nathan Haines

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new album Vermillion SkieS Internationally renowned saxophonist, composer, producer, bandleader and vocalist on creating the sound of his latest albums.

Shapeshifter

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Sam trevethick on gear Shapeshifter band member gives insight into the band’s studio and live set ups.

Plus pointers for budding producers.

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25 yeARS oF SFRQ This year Smokefreerockquest celebrates its 25th anniversary – the Rockshop has been part of that story since the very early days. We caught up with the founders and directors Pete Rainey and Glenn Common to find out about the Rock’n’Roll ride that has been the development of New Zealand’s biggest youth participation event and the country’s only nationwide, live, all original music competition.

really goes away! And we reckon thrashing guitars is a better way for kids to deal with their angst than going out and smashing themselves up in cars.

Amidst all that change are there constants?

Pete: Guitars have stayed the same and so have drums and basses!The quality has improved dramatically and peripherals have changed but the ingredients of contemporary music have stayed the same for 50 years, though they’ve become more affordable.

Let’s start at the beginning – back in 1989 when you two were teaching music in Christchurch.

SFRQ has always encouraged musicianship among young women – has that paid off?

Pete: We count the birth of SFRQ from 1989, but the contest’s first appearance

Glenn: We believe SFRQ has played a strong role in the success of women like

was actually 1988, when a Christchurch radio station ran a high school band competition. It was supposed to run again in ’89 but the radio station pulled out. Glenn and I had bands booked to enter and we’d seen the benefits the kids gained the year before, so we decided to run it ourselves. Back then there were massed choirs and events for jazz bands but nothing for kids who were into rock. We’re talking about a time when high school music rooms kept a bucket of recorders soaking in disinfectant!

Glenn:

We were lucky with our timing - 1990 was New Zealand’s sesquicentennial and there were some special grants available. We applied for funding to run Rockquest in five centres; Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. So that was the beginning of going nationwide, which today means events in 22 centres right around the country.

Pete:

The following year, 1991, the Health Sponsorship Council was formed and we became Smokefreerockquest. The same year we also began our formal sponsorship relationship with Rockshop – both of these organisations have become close partners and have been with us as the event has evolved.

Glenn:

We’ve always had a great relationship with the Rockshop staff – some of today’s staff are old rockquesters. Right from the beginning they ‘got it’ Paul Skipper (Rockshop Director) even used to bring down his wife’s muffins for the crew at our Auckland gigs.

In 2003 when growth was making the logistics unwieldy we split the events into three – north, south and central – with three teams out on the road every weekend. This allowed us to fit all 22 rounds of heats and finals into 10 weeks or one school term. It wouldn’t have happened without Rockshop helping us out with three lots of gear and support staff.

Then there was our one and only cancelled event – when Dunedin was hit by a big snowfall in 2007. I was on the road to Tauranga, but was in constant touch with Robin at Rockshop in Dunedin. He was our ‘on the ground’ guy as we made the decision to call off the event. Once the snow froze, the ice was too dangerous for kids driving in from the outer suburbs.

Julia Deans, Bic Runga, Anika Moa, Brooke Fraser, Anna Coddington, Annah Mac and now Kimbra. There have been no barriers to girls entering, in fact we encouraged them with the Smokefree Women’s Musicianship Award, which began in 1993. Young girls are seeing what other women have achieved and it just grows from there.

As you commented, some of our staff are former rockquesters. That effect must extend through the music industry?

Glenn:

There’s now a huge and growing family of rockquesters – young people who have gone through the contest have gained skills and confidence and are now using that in their careers. They might be successful performers or they might be teaching and even becoming HODs. Then there is music production, promotion, journalism, radio, television, graphic design…we’re even got one former entrant (Kris Faafoi) who’s now an MP.

Pete: It even goes beyond this country. People are forming musical relationships

that extend to Australia. Kimbra acknowledges her SFRQ contacts were a help when she went to Melbourne. Former entrants who have gone on to musical careers are very generous, and this extends way beyond the actual mentoring programme that we run. It’s been great to see young talent grow up and be integral to the NZ music industry.

Enough people have forged career paths in music for parents to take it seriously. When we started out music wasn’t an option in secondary schools, and now it is. I’m not saying we caused it, but it’s been part of the social change.

Parents coming along to SFRQ gigs can see their kids excel in an area where kids didn’t previously have an opportunity to just be themselves.

Has SFRQ changed to meet changing times?

Glenn:

Kids enter online and see their results on Facebook, but the ingredients of the competition are essentially unchanged. We provide the platform and the kids provide the content. What is unchanged is the successful formula of kids getting up on stage and performing to their peers and the wider community.

There have been some big changes on the Kiwi music scene since 1989… how has SFRQ reflected those?

Has SFRQ made a difference?

Glenn: When we first started, the entrants were almost all covers bands.

Running parallel with the evolution of music in New Zealand, kids started to play their own material. Seeing what other bands had achieved and wanting to do even better. Bands elected to write their own songs, so we made a decree that original music would be the basis of the competition.

Yes it has. It’s been a positive influence on thousands of young people’s lives. It’s created a way for kids to communicate with each other and with their parents and teachers. On the wider scene it has contributed to the amount of original music being written and listened to in this country, it’s helped New Zealanders to break onto the international stage, and it has increased the number of women making careers out of music.

Pete:

Has it been worth it?

We’ve seen the change from analogue to digital. When we started, recording was done on four track reel-to-reel machines and on cassettes. Kids now have better technology than this on their cellphones. They can record a song, make a video, produce and market it to the world if they want to – the boundaries have fallen away.

Pete:

Glenn:

That’s for other people to decide. We think so, and we can look back on working careers where we have had a lot of fun and can honestly say we’d do it all again. In fact we will do… starting on May 11 with the Nelson heats!

From the production side it’s all become easier. From massive trucks of PAs you can carry the gear in a single van. We have LED lighting, screened images instead of a backdrop and on it goes.

There has also been a massive sociological shift for young people. They are maturing at a younger age, they’re more aware of their rights, they move in their peer groups rather than with their families.The access they have to music, both the amount and range, is amazing. For us, this has resulted in an eclectic range of genres at any one time, rather than a trend year by year.

Glenn: The definable styles or genres have gone and kids are genre busting

with a mix of styles and attempting to come up with their own unique sound.

That said, metal endures – it’s like cockroaches after a nuclear attack – it never

Rockquest 1990 Pete Rainey (Left) Glenn Common (Right)

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guitar SeCTioN

Seagull guitars Are back!

rockShop would like to welcome back the Sought after Seagull guitar range In today’s glut of Asian-made instruments, it’s nice to have an affordable instrument that is still handbuilt in North America (well Canada actually).

Seagull is part of the Godin family of brands, and like all of their guitars (Godin, Art & Lutherie, Simon & Patrick) they are built in rural Quebec, Canada by discerning craftspeople in state-of-the-art facilities. The distinctive headstock shape is somewhat polarising. People either love it or hate it.

But it is this way for a very good reason. Tuning stability. Its narrow width drastically reduces torsional (rotational) forces placed on the headstock when altering tuning. You can do drop tunings all day and the rest of the strings will stay nicely in tune.

visual Sound volume Pedal

vintage v6 guitar

the original viSual Sound pedal

ridiculouSly good value

The brilliance of the Visual Volume pedal is the LED level indicator, allowing you to set the pedal in the same sweet spot every time. Also includes Mono/Stereo operation and tuner out.

Often regarded as the best buy for those “in the know”. Features such as staggered tuners, machined steel tremolo block and pre-CBS spec pickups are usually only found on high-end instruments.

CODE : VISVV

CODE : VINV6…

NORMALLY $299

OUR PRICE

$249

SAvE $50

OUR PRICE

$399

SAvE $200

fender gDEc 3 fifteen

Line 6 Pod HD300

built-in backing trackS

multi-effectS and hd amp modelling

Fender’s G-DEC 3 is the ultimate practice. Sure it’s loaded with a variety of great tones, but most importantly are the in-built jam tracks that allow you to practice your chops playing with other musicians.

The POD HD300 delivers the same HD tone and 24-bit effects of its larger brother (the HD500) but in a more user-friendly package with limited functionality.

CODE : FEN2354003900

CODE : LIPODHD300

NORMALLY $699

OUR PRICE

$499

SAvE $200

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NORMALLY $599

NORMALLY $649

OUR PRICE

$499

SAvE $150

www.rockshop.co.nz | For more information about any of these products please see us in-store or visit our website. Finance & Layby available. All prices include GST.

guitar SeCTioN

Return Of The Marshall Dual Super Lead now more affordable than ever Marshall’s most popular amplifier has been faithfully reproduced with this new range at a price that will surely cement their place as living legends. These amplifiers will give you the all time classic Marshall Crunch through to searing lead stones that others try to emulate but never beat. This is an impressive lineup of Amps ready to create Rock history once again.

Marshall DSL15H Head

15 watt all valve 2 ch head

Marshall DSL15c combo 15 watt 2 ch 12 inch combo

$799 mrdSl15h

$999 mrdSl15c

Marshall DSL40c combo 40 watt 2 ch valve combo

Marshall DSL100H Head 100 watt valve roar 2 ch head

ESP-LTD EX360

Epiphone ES339 Ultra

metal perSonified

Small-body Semi-hollow guitar

What’s more metal than a glossy black ESP guitar with lots of pointy bits that is loaded with EMG pickups? Absolutely nothing. Buy now, Hetfield would approve!

The Epiphone ES339 is a great guitar right out the box, but the 339 Ultra takes that up a notch by adding a Nanomag pickup for acoustic tones, and direct USB connectivity.

CODE : ESPLEX360BLK

CODE : EPIET39…

NORMALLY $999

OUR PRICE

$799

mini-rectifier head + 1X12 mini cab

$1,049 SAvE $150 SAv SA

gibson ibson Les Paul Traditional This is it! The Les Paul you’ve always wanted. At a price you haven’t seen since the 1990’s. Only 6 left at this price. Be quick!

CODE : MBMR25X / MB0112MSLBBF

CODE : GIBLPTDEBCH1

OUR PRICE

$2,299 SAvE $200

Lim it Stoc ed k

black lack only - only 6 left!

Honey, I shrunk the Recto! The only thing that hasn’t shrunk is the huge tone. Rock out in your bedroom with this domestic sized stack, or plug the head into a 2x12 or 4x12 cab for gigworthy roar!

NORMALLY $2,499

$1,299 mrdSl100h

NORMALLY $1,199

OUR PRICE

SAvE $200

Mesa Mini-Rec Stack

$1,299 mrdSl40c

NORMALLY $4,499

OUR PRICE

$3,299 SAvE E $1,200

Special prices valid until 31st May 2013, while stocks last. Range may vary between stores. Freight charges may apply for inter-store transfers for inspection. E&OE.

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celebrating 25 Years Of SmokefreeRockquest powered by the rockShop Since 1990

kohala kO-S Entry Level Ukulele FUN JUST goT eVeN MoRe AFFoRdAbLe

Kohala is made by the leader in professional ukuleles, Lanikai. So grab a bargain with these entry leve Ukes and get ready to be surprised.

HOHUKOSS

Jim Dunlop crybaby

Includes Line6 Mobile POD software so you can simply plug in, jam and record with all the Amps, cabs and FX you desire.

Sweeeet...!

The one and only, the Original Jim Dunlop Crybaby Wah pedal.

Hold back the tears, this thing is priced so low you’ll be laughing out loud, very loud.

Wah ha ha…!

LIMOBILEIN

JMDEPMGCB95

24biT gUiTAR g iNPUT iPHoNe & iPAd

we LoVe To wAH!

Aria Af20 3/4 Sized Acoustic wiTH FRee CARRy bAg

Our best value, forever popular 3/4 sized Steel String Travel/Learner’s guitar with a free carry bag - $35.95 value to protect your investment.

ARIAF2034 (NAT,BK,BL,BS) + RB20518B

NORMALLY $59

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$39

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Aria Ak35 classical wiTH SoLid CedAR ToP

Dependable quality from this entry level guitar with pro features such as Solid Cedar top for warm tone.

This guitar is a great investment.

ARIAK35

Encore E6 blaster guitar Package

Epiphone Les Paul Junior + Marshall Amp Pack

beST VALUe PACK eVeR!

MULTiPLe CoLoURS AVAiLAbLe

eboNy, SUNbURST oR wHiTe

Your choice of colour with amp, bag, stand, strap, cable, picks and tuner.

Legendary Marshall tone and Les Paul Guitar Grunt in this LP Junior Pack that absolutely Rocks.

Includes Guitar, Amp, Strap and Lead.

This ESP LTD guitar package with Blackstar designed amp leaves no stone unturned. Complete with gig bag and all accessories - and did I mention the Blackstar Amp?

EPILPJR-(VS,EB,AW), MG15CFR, RCL3023D6, RSTNBROCKSTRAPG

ESPLMPACKBLKS

ENCEBPE6BLK

NORMALLY $329

NORMALLY $550

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$239

$299

$399

$399

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RoCK yoURSeLF, NoT yoUR NeigHboURS

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ESP LTD M-Pack

NORMALLY $299

blackstar 1 Watt combo

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Line 6 Mobile in

Marshall Mg15cfX Microstack

Squier Jagmaster

geT yoURSeLF A FULL STACK

ViNTAge ModiFied 2 HUMbUCKeRS

The Blackstar 1 Watt valve combo truly delivers. You can expect all the edge, response and full-bodied tone of a much larger amp. Special edition in White.

A Monster Practice amp with built-in digital FX, 4 channels of classic Marshall tone, and 2 X 10” matching cabs with a Carbon fibre style skin.

For the player who loves classic styling and sparkling clean tones, but with enough power to rock out high gain with ease. The Jagmaster has it all. In Black or Sunburst.

BSHT1RW

MRMG15CFXMS

FEN0320700500, FEN0320700506

Marshall AS100D Acoustic Amplifier VeRy P PoPULAR ModeL

4-Channel stereo Acoustic Guitar amp also with vocal and line inputs, 100 watts amazing value at this price for a limited time. One stop Solo Gig PA!

MRAS100D

NORMALLY $499

NORMALLY $599

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NORMALLY $1,499 $1,499

$399

$499

$499

$999

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www.rockshop.co.nz | For more information about any of these products please see us in-store or visit our website. Finance & Layby available. All prices include GST.

featured clearance Products

ELEcTRic gUiTARS cLEARANcE LEARANcE E

AMPLifiER AMPLifi ifiER cLEARANcE LEARANcE

GIBSON CUSTOM 57 LES PAUL

MARSHALL 30TH ANNIVERSARY COMBO

ReiSSUe goLdToP w/MiNi HUMbUCKeRS UCKeRS RS

be QUi QUiCK oN o THiS CoLLeCToRS CoLLe LLeCToRS iTeM 1 oNLy y

The ‘57 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar is the quintessential Les Paul at its finest. It’s Custom Shop crafted to be accurate to ‘57 specifications in every detail including the CTS pots and bumblebee capacitors.

It was the first Paul to feature humbucking pickups, and this one comes equipped with BurstBuckers.

bargainS / e.o.l / marked & uSed productS See www.rockshop.co.nz/clearance for a full list of clearance products

$3,699

$1,999 MRMVC6101

$7,495

100% FSC CeRTiFied - iNCL HARd CASe

$799 $399 BCSJRVB

BC RICH STANDARD JR. V

Grand Auditorium body, Certified FSC-Pure solid Western Red Cedar soundboard, Certified FSC-Pure Mahogany back sides and neck, 1-3/4” nut width, Mi-Si electronics

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DEAN DIMEBLADE

$1,299 $499 DEDIB

STERLING SILO30 ELEC GUITAR

$1,195 $699 STESILO30WH

FRoM THe diMebAg CoLLeCTioN -1 LeFT FR

$1,895

STeRLiNg by MUSiC MAN - wHiTe ST

$1,295

$1,499 $999 wiNe Red w/goLd HARdwARe *LiMiTed ediTioN* EPIETR3WRGB3 wi

EPIPHONE RIVERA CUSTOM P93

WLCD4040CERT $1,399 $699 OVATT347

ARIA AC35CE OVANKOL FLAMENCO $1,495 $999 ARIAC35CEO $1,899 $999 GUI3810205821

GUILD GAD30E ACOUSTIC GUITAR ACoUSTiC eLeCTRiC gUiTAR

$649 $499 MRC5H

AMPEG GVT 50W COMBO

$1,499 $999 AMGVT52212

MARSHALL MA50C VALVE COMBO

$1,399 $999 MRMA50C

gReAT VALUe VALU MARSHALL TUbe ToNe

GIBHB241C

eLeC/ACoUSTiC - MAde iN SPAiN

MARSHALL CLASS 5 HEAD

2 CHANNeL 2 X 12 gUiTAR AMPLiFieR

$4,999

WALDEN CD4040CERT MADERA

MediUM bowL ACoUSTiC eLeCTRiC gUiTAR

$699 $499 AMGVT5H

CLASS A 5 wATT w AMP HeAd

5 wATTS w oF PUR PURe VALVe ToNe

AcOUSTic gUiTARS cLEARANcE cE

OVATION TANGENT T347

AMPEG AMGVT5H

$1,999 $1,399 CLASSiC PLAyeR - CRiMSoN Red w/ P90 PiCKUPS FEN0141902338

FENDER DELUXE TELE

$3,299 $1,799 OVAUSAVXTSTS

OVATION VXT STANDARD

HybRid eLeC/ACoUSTiC TiTANiUM SiLVeR

$3,999 $1,999 MCCARTy STANdARd w/TReMeLo iN TRANS Red PRS839065

PRS MCCARTY SOAPBAR

FENDER CUSTOM VIBROLUX

$3,499 $2,399 FEN0215130000

MESA BOOGIE RECTOVERB

$3,999 $2,699 MB1RECVRBXBBCO2

wiTH ReVeRb - 1 oNLy AT THiS PRiCe!

50w 2CH 1X12 ALL-TUbe gUiTAR CoMbo

PEDAL cLEARANcE TECH 21 XXL DISTORTION

MegALiTHiC dyNAMiC diSToRTioN..!

$389

$129 SANXXLG

DIGITECH HARDMETAL PEDAL gAiN To bURN iN digiTeCH STyLe

BOSS FDR1 DELUXE REVERB PEDAL FeNdeR deLUXe ReVeRb ToNe AT yoUR FeeT

$179 $139 DIGHARDMETAL $249 $159 BOSFDR1

GUILD DV4 ACOUSTIC GUITAR

$1,999 $1,499 GUI3800040821

GIBSON ANGUS YOUNG SG

$5,199 $3,288 GIBSGA2EBCH1

DIGITECH HARDWIRE DL8

$349 $269 DIGHARDDLY

GIBSON J185EC ROSEWOOD

$5,999 $3,999 GIBJ88EANGH

PRS DAVE NAVARRO

$4,999 $3,299 PRS133650

BOSS TU1000 STAGE TUNER

$599 $399 BOSTU1000

SPRUCe ToP/MAHogANy b&S w/CASe

eLeC/ACoUSTiC gUiTAR - ANTiQUe NATURAL

gearing up for Rockquest

SigNATURe gUiTAR iN bLACK

SigNATURe gUiTAR iN JeT wHiTe

DIMARZIO 18 FT PRO CABLE

PLAyiNg UKULeLe LiVe..? THeN yoU Need THiS…

MeTALLiC - wiTH QUALiTy NeUTRiK UTR eNdS UTRiK

DiMarzio® Guitar & Instrument Cables are unsurpassed for connecting guitars, basses and keyboards to amps.

$20

As an entrant bring your Rockquest Discount Card into the Rockshop and receive 10% off RRP.

ARTEC A/B SWITCH BOX

$79 $59 SW-SESWB

QUIKLOK COMBO AMP STAND

$99 $89 QKBS317

MUMHJG02

FoR QUiCK CHANge oF gUiTAR, FX oR AMP

LiFT yoUR AMP UP ANd be HeARd..!

gREAT bAND AiDS ALL iN oNe TooL FoR QUiCK STRiNg CHANgiNg

LyRiCS oN yoUR iPAd - THiS iS A MUST HAVe

ROCKBAG PREMIUM DOUBLE GIG BAG VISUAL SOUND 1-SPOT COMBO PACK CoMPLeTe ANd eASy PedAL boARd PoweRiNg

ROCKSTAND 3 GUITAR STAND

LooK LiKe A PRo ANd TAKe ALL yoUR gUiTARS!

ROCKCASE STANDARD RANGE

UPgRAde To A HARdCASe FoR yoUR gUiTAR

ROLAND MICRO CUBE AMP

$259 $229 ROLMCUBE

PLANET WAVES SPEAKER CABLE

$40 $25 PWS05

DIAPB1M

$59 MUHA300 $120 $60 RB20612B

$69 VSNW1CP2ANZ

ERNIE BALL USA NYLON PICKS eVeRydAy Low PRiCe - SToCK UP Now!

PLANET WAVES XLR8

CUSToM SeRieS 5FT JACK To JACK

d dAiSy CHAiN CAbLe To PoweR R 8 PedALS AT oNCe!

This “daisy-chain” cable allows for powering multiple BOSS compact pedals from a single pedal like the LS-2, TU-2, or NS-2.

DAEXL1103DS

$6

A PRiCe THAT KeePS yoU JAMMiN’

ROLAND PCS20A DC CABLE

$29

PWDP0002

HERCULES IPAD CLAMP

$12 $10 RCL30203D6

oUR MoST PoPULAR STRiNgS AT THe beST PRiCe

$20

DIMEP1718NSSM

ROCKCABLE 3 MTR GUITAR LEAD

DADDARIO EXL110 3PACK

$28

$55

$269 $199 EMGAS125U

bACKSTAge ReHeARSAL MAde eASy..!

High-Quality peg winder with built-in string cutter. Fits virtually all guitars, banjos and mandolins.

$75

EMG AS125U ACOUSTIC PICKUP

TURboCHARge yoUR LiVe ACoUSTiC SoUNd

PLANET WAVES PRO WINDER

SeCURe yoUR PedALS FoR THe SHow - 1 MeTeR

HUge diSPLAy FooT TUNeR FoR THe STAge

DON’T fORgET TO PLUg g iT T iN!

CLAMP ON UKULELE HOLDER

great gear to help you out at SmokefreerockqueSt 2013

DIAGO PEDAL BOARD VELCRO

deLAy LooPeR PedAL wiTH ATTiTUde!

50c ERBCELLH

$10

$30

$25

ToP NoTCH STRiNg LUbRiCANT/CLeANeR

PWXLR801

ROLPCS20A

PLANET WAVES CABLE CLAMP

$22 $17 PWCC4

FULLTONE GOLD STANDARD

$39 $29 FMPGS8IAA

$25 $20 RS20820B

PLANET WAVES 10 FT CABLE

$40 $35 PWG10

$20

PRS PREMIUM GUITAR CABLE

$79 $65 PRSINSTR10

PRS PREMIUM GUITAR CABLE

$89 $75 PRSINSTR18R

4 PACK oF CLAMPS To KeeP yoUR Rig Tidy

ROCKSTAND BUDGET GUITAR STAND Low oN PRiCe bUT deLiVeRS THe goodS

$99 $90 RS20880B-1FP

TONEGEAR STRING CLEANER

$149 $129 RC10606B

GUITAR AND BASS TOOLKIT

TooLS FoR CoMPLeTe STRiNg CLeANiNg

ALL yoU Need To MAiNTAiN yoUR iNSTRUMeNT

TGSC $30 $25 MUGAPACK1

8 iNCH ANgLe To ANgLe PATCH CAbLe

CUSToM SeRieS wiTH LiFeTiMe wARRANTy

STRAigHT eNd CAbLe 10FT wiTH PRS QUALiTy

SUPeR CLeAN SoUNd 18FT w/RigHT ANgLe eNd

Special prices valid until 31st May 2013, while stocks last. Range may vary between stores. Freight charges may apply for inter-store transfers for inspection. E&OE.

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gODiN 5TH AvENUE JAZZ gUiTAR REviEW review by diXon nacey

Late last year, the guys at The Rockshop called me and said ‘Man, have we got a guitar for you to try out’. Knowing how much I loved playing jazz and how important tone, control of sound, build quality and appearance were to me, (aren’t all guitarists vain?!) – they lined up a Godin 5th Avenue Jazz for me to put through its paces.

LOOk I immediately loved it, after playing it for only a few moments in the shop. I’d been given the natural flame finish to vet and my first thoughts were; ‘This is seriously good looking’. On close inspection one can see immaculate binding and finishing as you might expect from a top of the line jazz guitar. In fact, this guitar is of a very high build quality throughout, certainly in terms of its design, materials and fittings. I also liked the look of the fingerboard, with the smaller off-set position dots creating a more subtle effect – those less experienced in how harmony sits on a guitar neck might find this disconcerting (as in ‘what-the-heck-note-am-I-playing?’) but I found it to be no problem. I would say that overall it is a guitar given more to subtlety and ‘cool’ than any overt ‘look at me’ status or vibe, arguably in alignment with the style of music most suited to it, which I personally dig!

SOUND What I love most about this guitar is the incredible acoustic tone – ‘springy’ and bright off the sound board, without any ‘boxiness’ where the low mids can sometimes cloud out your sound (particularly as volumes increase at a live gig) common to some of the bigger jazz-box style guitars. This is one of the most live sounding jazz guitars I’ve ever played; there is a distinct and likeable difference between this and other similar models at the top end of competitive brands.

Plugged in – well seriously, it just gets better the more you turn it up.

Whatever the secret ingredient inside the custom built mini-hummy is; they got it right. And I really mean that – first run outside of my studio was at a small roomed rehearsal with a vocalist, so I plugged it into the amp (of no particularly great quality) that came with the room and then mixed in a little of the amp tone with the (very cool looking and feeling ebony) volume knob.

And voila – brilliant control of tone and a smooth ‘warmth’ as the volume increased. Perfect for smaller, more intimate gigs. When we did that same rehearsed tune at a 100-seater concert hall; the guitar performed brilliantly at around 75-100% electric volume through an amp; no feedback – great tone.

I will say that I thought it was a bit ‘bright’ at first but if there’s something you want in an un-effected guitar tone, it’s brightness, which can always be

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dimmed down with the tone knob or on the amp – it’s hard to do it the other way (try adding ‘brightness’ to a dull, boxy guitar).

fEEL I found the shape and design of the neck and fingerboard (ebony ‘Ergocut’) highly playable, instantly – where I would normally need a good week to get stuck into a brand new guitar, playing a few hours each day etc – this baby played great, literally straight out of the case.

The body, similar in size and shape to say a GB10 (perhaps a little bigger but no deeper, from my memory) was a comfortable fit also. To a certain degree I think we adapt through experience, to new sounds, feels, looks etc – but this guitar needs little of that ‘adaptation’ – a process which can sometimes create too much ‘work’ to do to get a sound or that annoying ‘why am I not happy with this’ indefinable kind of niggling feeling. None of that happened here!

SUMMARY 9/10 While it is hard to use the term ‘innovative’ when speculating about a traditional jazz guitar which essentially is built to perform a musical style that is over 80 years old, perhaps you just tweak rather than innovate – and to that end, Godin has used a few different ideas and materials very effectively with the 5th Avenue Jazz Guitar. Instantly playable, great sound (acoustic, electric and anywhere in between) and attractive to boot!

The only ‘con’ (if you can call it that) is that it is a bit of a one trick pony – it plays jazz, and perhaps associated styles or sub-genres (Manouche, trad, Latin, swing etc) very well, but there is no back pick up so you can’t switch it back, put on a tubescreamer and sound like Scofield. For those who love that jazzbox sound (and something a little more hip, modern and edgy) this is pretty close to the ultimate gat for you.

Dixon Nacey is a dead set legend of the Auckland Music Scene. He is well-known as one of the finest Jazz guitarists in the country, evident on his incredible work in SNH Trio (Samson/Nacey/Haines), Dixon has also been a mainstay on the premier covers band circuit for many years, firstly with the legendary “Kick” and currently with both “The Kingpins” and the RnB flavoured “Black Salt” As part of the faculty at the Auckland University School of Jazz his passion for teaching eventually led him to starting a YouTube channel that became wildly popular (over 250,000 views) and to create the excellent (and successful) teaching website www.jazzguitarlegend.com.

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ROSS McDOUgALL eXploiting the digital revolution Ross McDougall needs no introduction to anyone who has been around the NZ metal/hardcore scene for any length of time. One of the hardest working musicians on the scene, Ross has graced stages big and small around NZ, Australia, Japan and the USA (including mainstage appearances at Big Day Out and Parachute). Endorsed by BC Rich Guitars and Line 6, Ross is currently touring as guitarist in two of NZ’s premier metal outfits - Saving Grace and In Dread Response. In this article Ross tells us how and why he surprised his metal contemporaries by transforming his touring guitar rig from tube-amp stacks, to an ultracompact array of Line 6 wizardry.

For me the move from a traditional tube amp to a fully digital system was a gradual process, born simply out of curiosity and necessity.

For years my effects chain had been incredibly simple; A tuner, an overdrive pedal for a slight signal boost, and a noise gate. I had no want or need for anything else up until a few years ago, when I joined two metal bands that gave me more lead duties, and a wide range of tonal requirements.

My initial foray into the digital guitar world was simply purchasing a multi effects system, as I required a considerable amount of delays, a reverb, compressor, wah and whammy pedal. The Line 6 HD500 had recently been released at the same time so I purchased one straight away. I’d been an avid user of Line 6 and had previously owned a Line 6 HD147, plus older PODS for home demos/practise.

Gigging regularly meant transporting a large amount of gear to 2-3 practises a night, plus performances. I had now introduced a medium sized pedal board to an existing setup of a 100W tube head and two 4x12 cabinets, and carrying this gear around was no small feat! Already impressed by the amp modelling capabilities of the HD500 I quickly moved to a small, 1 unit rack mounted 300W power amp and began to use the HD500 as a preamp+effects, meaning I could leave the 100W tube head at home. I found the preamps and effects on the HD500 sounded really great, and as a bonus - this setup was incredibly easy to tour with; the power amp could fit in my backpack and I could simply check in my guitar and pedalboard as luggage. As long as there were speaker cabinets at the venue, I could now fly with my entire head and effects setup!

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Over time I began feeling more confident with the Directly Injected tones I was creating at home, and once Line 6’s firmware 2.0 came out for the HD500 (which introduced deep editing of power amp and cabinet simulation parameters), I was able to dial in an incredibly convincing and natural sounding D.I. signal straight into either my computer at home, or straight to a PA system at a gig. I saw this as an amazing opportunity to shrink my entire rig onto a single pedalboard, so I replaced my on stage setup with a Line 6 L3M powered monitor. It’s a Flat Range, flat E.Q so it’s an accurate representation of what my D.I signal sends to the front of house P.A. This shrunk my entire touring rig to the same size as a pedalboard and smallish PA speaker, and gave me the peace of mind of a consistent tone. No more struggling with backline amps or worn out guitar cabinets!

The main benefits for me are no more heavy gear to cart around, and our stage sound is now much quieter. Our whole band is now using digital systems and all go D.I. I have my own powered monitor for personal reference, and also use In Ear Monitors (I have both guitar D.Is and our click track in my in ears). This provides me with the peace of mind that I can hear everything, no matter where I am on stage. I’ve also had extremely positive comments from sound guys alike, due to not having to deal with stage sound bleed while mixing front of house. Of course if a stage situation calls for big stage volume, then the L3M’s 1400+ watts of power provide ample headroom for any situation.

The ease of transport, consistency of tone night to night and dependency are huge bonuses for me. I’ve also reduced my general setup time from ten minutes to two and I’m getting the greatest guitar tone I’ve ever had. I’m definitely expoiting the digital revolution…and couldn’t be happier!

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Evolution of the Line 6 POD tracing the evolution of the pod

Line 6 quite literally wrote the book on digital modeling. They’re the company that popularized this technology back in 1996, and have led the way ever since. Let’s trace the evolution of the now-ubiquitous POD.

1996 Line 6 launch the world’s first digital amp modeling device – the AxSys 212 amplifier on an unsuspecting public. Guitarists are intrigued by the 2x12 combo that uses a digital processor to emulate the sound and respond like 16 different tube amps.

2002 Pod XT is released, with all-new higher resolution models offering greater realism and more detailed editing. Significantly, POD XT is the first POD to have an LCD display, allowing deep editing without having to use a computer.

1998 Line 6 use the same digital algorithms in the AXSYS 212 processor to create a TDM ProTools software plugin ‘Amp Farm’, allowing ProTools users to create authentic guitar tones direct in ProTools, without a guitar amp, speaker cabinet or microphone.

2004 Pod XT Live is the first floor-based POD that Line 6 released, allowing guitarists full access to POD tones at their live gigs.

Guitarists start ditching their guitar amps completely and just running their POD XT Live right into the PA system.

1998 The first POD, with its radical red “kidney bean” shape hits the shelves. Allows any guitarist in the world access to the same authentic amp tones as AmpFarm, but in their home studio, without requiring ProTools.

2008 POD X3 opens up creative possibilities by allowing a split signal chain – i.e. the user can run TWO amp models simultaneously. Wanna play through Matchless DC30 and a Marshall JTM45 in full stereo glory? No problem.

2000 Pod v2.0 is released, with another 16 amp models (now 32 in total) and more detailed emulation of microphone and room characteristics (A.I.R).

2010 Line 6 continues to lead the market by releasing the POD HD series. All-new and improved amp models, along with a full complement of FX from their M-series pedals. POD HD delivers unparalled flexibility and realism, at “working-musician” prices.

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gLENN cOMMON rockqueSt founder glenn common With the Smokefree Rockquest celebrating 25 years of involvement with secondary schools music competitions, it seemed only natural that we catch up with one of the head honchos of the organisation, Glenn Common. An extremely experienced bass player himself, we got to get the lowdown on how he likes to roll bass wise and about some of the joys of being involved with Rockquest.

How long have you been playing bass ?

I started playing bass at 17, after an earlier formal musical training.

why did you start and who were your inspirations?

My early Bass inspirations were Anthony Jackson, Abe Laboriel (Snr), Sly and Robbie, and Jaco Pastorius. I was drawn by their grooves and individuality, of which the latter is by far the hardest to achieve.

did you have a musical plan when you first started out? world domination like us all?

My musical plan was an economic one at the time. There was a lot of money floating around for musicians performing in clubs, “booze barns” and restaurant /bars, and as a student, this was much easier (and more rewarding) than the minimum wage jobs around at the time.

How would you describe your playing style?

I have performed in many bands playing many genres over the years; a Student band playing originals, a Big Band, the Court Theatre, a restaurant Jazz band, a Soul/RnB band, a Funk band and even with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra once! Currently, my main performance outlet sees me playing early James Brown Funk repertoire, which reflects how I feel about being a bass player pretty well i.e. do more with less, and it’s all about the groove!

What kind of bass gear do you own and why?

My main bass is a 1977 Musicman StingRay I’ve had since 1983 when no one wanted them! I love the wide flat neck and super thin frets. It takes more

effort to play, but it’s worth it. I also have an early SDGR800, a Fender Victor Bailey Acoustic Bass, among others. Amp-wise, I’m an Ampeg devotee.

I have a 1967 B18N flip top (which doesn’t go on the road!) and an SVT2P valve preamp with a QSC PA power amp under it, driving 2 Ampeg HLE 4x10 cabs (I like tone and headroom!).

what other instruments do you play?

I was originally trained as a sax player and cellist, but the only other instrument I play regularly (but not particularly well) is guitar.

How long have you been associated with Rockquest and how did you get involved?

I have been involved with Smokefree Rockquest since the start of its current format in Christchurch in 1989. Initially I was an Itinerant Bass teacher in Christchurch working in 12 different schools and assisting with bands. I saw first hand the motivational benefits of getting young musicians performing on a large stage in front of a large audience of their mates, and readily agreed to be involved in formulating a format to roll out to the whole country.

what are some of the more rewarding aspects for you in being involved with Rockquest?

There are a lot! I think seeing and announcing the Top 20 each year has to be the highlight. The level of song writing, performance and potential for future greatness is very humbling. The real outcome of the event each year is not so much the National winner as the sheer number and range of students reaching levels where they can (and do) go on to perform and succeed. I guess I must confess to feeling pretty proud of the achievements of past National Finalists too, from Kimbra to Nesian Mystik, from Brett MacKenzie to Bic Runga, from Evermore to Kora, from Die!Die!Die! to Mikey Fabulous and the list goes on and on, and is still growing!

Remember, if you’re involved with the Smokefree Rockquest this year, please spare a thought for Glenn as one of the tireless workers who go to great lengths to ensure this event continues, and continues to succed.

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fOR THE REcORD recording drum partS when it comeS to recording drum partS, there are Several optionS for electronic drumS. SIMON AYTON runS through Some of theSe. It wasn’t really so long ago that multi-tracking drums into a desktop or laptop computer was a major ask for any machine, while purpose-built multi-track machines were costly and offered little editing possibilities themselves.

MIDI proved a great aid for keyboard players and engineers, allowing the inter-connection and control of instruments from different makers. It also allowed large and complex arrangements to be recorded and endlessly copied and edited using minimal space.

Nowadays and off into the future, we’ll no doubt take for granted that for modest dollars we’ll have ever-expanding computing power at our disposal to record at potentially triple-digit sample and bit rates. But having the power to crunch those huge numbers doesn’t necessarily aid the creative process for an inspired drum part.

Let’s get straight to the positives and negatives of recording electronic drums via MIDI and via audio…

Recording via Audio Outputs Thumbs Up: Plug the kit into audio interface with two leads (stereo, of course!), choose sounds, decide on tempo, set recording level and then go for it. I got it in one take, so time for another beer!

Thumbs Down: Listening back, the rest of the band reckon I could have played it better. Kick drum too quiet and not enough snap so gets buried in the guitars. Snare also too quiet and could use a bit of reverb.

What was I thinking with those toms and where’s that ride cymbal gone?

Recording level also too hot and some parts distorted. Need to organise another recording session.

Recording via the MIDI output Thumbs Up: Plug kit into MIDI interface with one lead. No need to set recording level, decide on sounds or even final song tempo. Start recording.

Recorded several takes as it hardly takes up any hard drive space.

Got a great take but the timing of a couple of parts wasn’t perfect, so fixed this using the note quantise in the recording software. Found the perfect drum sounds for the track using a combination of sounds from the drum brain and some from virtual drum software and was able to adjust their levels just right for the song. Changed my mind in the mix and did another version with different tom and snare sounds.

Thumbs Down: Need to know the difference between MIDI Out and MIDI In.

Reality Check Recording electronic drums - or for that matter any audio mixed together, even in stereo - is a bit like baking a cake. No matter what, once it’s baked, you can’t change the amount of sugar or flour in it. Even if your drum module allows multiple outputs and you have recorded the drum kit instruments on separate tracks, you still won’t be able to easily substitute, tune or alter the sounds beyond their original form without much work.

When recording via MIDI, you may still want to bounce/mix the software drum sounds or the kit’s audio output down to a stereo track for the final mix with the rest of the music, but this can be done at the very last stage once all the creative polishing and editing work has been done and the performance and sound is as intended.

Great drum joy is to be had from pumping the MIDI performance back into the kit’s MIDI In, amplifying the sound into a room and micing the result to add into the final mix too! By the way, even a kit with only left and right outputs can be recorded onto separate tracks one MIDI instrument part (kick, then snare, then toms, etc.) at a time.

Also, whereas recording audio consumes much hard disk space, the data saved in MIDI recording is miniscule in comparison. Entire multi-take MIDI recordings can be sent via email easily as MIDI files which remain completely editable at the receiver’s end using whatever electronic drum hardware or software they have.

For a blow-by-blow explanation on setting up for a recording, laying down tracks and mixing the result, I recommend you check out ‘Long Distance Drumming’ (digitalDrummer, January 2010). There’s also comprehensive info to be found on the Internet on MIDI recording and most music sequencing programmes have extensive help on the subject, so uncurl that MIDI lead and give it a go!

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61-note hi-performance keyboard

The Medeli MD500 keyboard offers a huge range of features including Chord Dictionary and step recording.

This hi-performance keyboard includes sequencer and mixer functions.

It also has audio recording playback. Includes organ features.

NORMALLY $599

OUR PRICE

NORMALLY $1,099

$399

SAvE $200

OUR PRICE CODE : MEDMD500

$649

SAvE $450

CODE : CASCTK7000

Lim it Stoc ed k

casio XWg1

casio Wk7500

61-note SyntheSiZer

76-note hi-performance keyboardS

A 16-step Sequencer and sample looper installed in the XW-G1 gives birth to original groove tracks.

With 800 built-in tones, song sequence, audio recording feature, this high grade keyboard suits all styles and music capabilities

NORMALLY $1,099

OUR PRICE

NORMALLY $1,199

$899

SAvE $200

30

$269

OUR PRICE CODE : CASXWG1

$899

SAvE $300

CODE : LTD STOCK / CASWK7500

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keyboardS SeCTioN

Roland RD-64 Digital Stage Piano 64-note Stage piano with the RD-64 Digital Piano, stage and studio players can enjoy Roland’s acclaimed piano features in a compact, travel-friendly instrument. SuperNATURAL Piano technology powers ultra-expressive acoustic piano tones, while the 64-note Ivory Feel-G keyboard provides a true weighted-action playing feel.

due mid april

$1,499 Roland bk3

Roland gW8E

new 61-note arranger

61-note SyntheSiZer

Perfect for solo entertainers and home hobbyists alike, the BK-3 Backing Keyboard brings a new level of performance to entry-level auto-accompaniment instruments. Featuring a wide range of quality onboard sounds and rhythms, song playback via USB memory, builtin speakers and more.

The GW-8 is the next generation of Roland’s unique GW-Series workstations with intelligent backing-track functionality.

iNTRODUcTORY PRicE

OUR PRICE

NORMALLY $1,799

$1,199

bLAck OR WHiTE

OUR PRICE

$1,399 SAvE $400

CODE : ROLBK3BK / ROLBK3WH

CODE : ROLGW8E

Nord Wave Synthesizer

Roland fP7fbk

49-note analogue SyntheSiZer

88-note digital Stage and home piano

The Nord Wave gives you traditional analogue sounds that interact and coexist with pretty much anything you want; by combining analogue, FM synthesis, wavetable and sampled waveforms, you can use literally any standard audio file as a sound source. It is a great sample player and analogue synthesizer, and so much more!

From professional stage performance to home entertainment and enjoyment, the FP-7F represents Roland’s ongoing commitment to advanced technology and musical creativity.

NORMALLY $3,199

OUR PRICE

NORMALLY $3,999

$2,699 SAvE $500

OUR PRICE CODE : NOR10381

$3,699 SAvE $300

CODE : ROLFP7FBK

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Medeli MD100

casio Lk240

Medeli A800

casio cTk6000

With 50 songs onboard, Chord Dictionary and lesson functions, this is priced to move.

With 61 lighted keys and lesson function, this is fun for all the family.

Full of tones and rhythms, this Medeli product is priced to move.

With 670 built-in tones, Layer and Split functions, 200 built-in rhythms at this price, it’s a steal.

LTD STOCK-MEDMD100 / QKT9

CASLK240 / WICKED CHILL

LTD STOCK-MEDA800 / QKT9

61-NoTe KeyboARd wiTH FRee STANd

NORMALLY $548

fREE

$349 SAVE $199

61-NoTe KeyLigHTiNg KeyboARd wiTH FRee HeAdPHoNeS

61-NoTe ToUCH ReSPoNSe KeyboARd wiTH FRee STANd

NORMALLY $399

NORMALLY $748

$359

$449

fREE

SAVE $40

61-NoTe ToUCH ReSPoNSe KeyboARd wiTH FRee STANd

LTD STOCK-CASCTK6000 / QKT9

fREE

SAVE $299

NORMALLY $848

fREE

$529 SAVE $319

casio cDP220

Roland JUNODi

61-NoTe SyNTHeSiZeR wiTH FRee RoLANd bAg

88-NoTe weigHTed ACTioN wiTH FRee STooL ANd STANd

casio PX350

Medeli DP680PE

Realistic acoustic piano level tone quality and touch, all of the versatile functions made possible by digital technology.

The JUNO-Di is a traveling musician’s dream. It’s lightweight, it can run on batteries, and it’s easy to use, yet it performs and sounds like a heavyweight synth.

This new Privia range is now in stock! Come and experince the new touch and sound of the Privia range with unprecedented natural reproduction of an Acoustic Piano.

This stylish digital piano offers all the basic functions you want with a classic polished ebony finish to enhance any home.

88-NoTe weigHTed ACTioN wiTH FRee STooL ANd STANd

88-NoTe weigHTed ACTioN wiTH FRee STooL

CASCDP220 / QKT20 / KDT5402

NORMALLY $1,448

$1,199 SAVE $249

NORMALLY $1,534 $1,534

fREE

NORMALLY $1,848

$1,299

fREE ROLJUNODI / ROLCB61RL

SAVE $235

$1,599 SAVE $249

NORMALLY $1,899

fREE

CASPX350 / QKT10 / KDT5402

SAVE $200

MEDDP680PE / MUKPB2001B

Roland RD300NX

Roland HP505

Nord Stage 2

Roland LX10f

Piano sounds based on SuperNATURAL technology, a newly developed Ivory Feel-G keyboard with Escapement, a unique Sound Focus feature, and more.

The marriage of Roland’s worldleading technologies in the HP-505 empowers pianists with a complete, immersive acousticpiano experience.

The Nord Stage 2 HA76 with Nord’s award-winning Organ, Piano and Synth technologies.

A premium keybed with an almost obsessive level of quality control.

Its beautiful upright cabinet gives the LX-10F a timeless appearance, but beneath is Roland’s most sophisticated SuperNATURAL piano core.

88-NoTe STAge PiANo wiTH FRee RH300 HeAPHoNeS

88-NoTe CAbiNeT PiANo wiTH FRee STooL ANd HeAdPHoNeS

76-NoTe weigHTed ACTioN PiANo wiTH FRee NoRd T-SHiRT

NORMALLY $3,898

$3,299 SAVE $599

88-NoTe TALL CAbiNeT PiANo FRee STooL ANd HeAdPHoNeS

ONE ONLY / ROLLX10F / ROLRH200 / ROLBHBK

ROLRD300NX / ROLRH300

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$1,699

NORMALLY $5,298

fREE

NORMALLY $6,499

$4,499 SAVE $799

$4,999 ROLHP505RW, SB / ROLRH5 / ROLBHRW

SAVE $1500

NORMALLY $8,997

NOR10521 / NOR90216

$7,999 SAVE $998

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recording SeCTioN

kRk Systems Studio Monitors huge SavingS on the rokit SerieS active Studio monitorS

The KRK Rokit Series takes value-priced monitors to a new performance level. All of the great stuff that Rokits have been known for (front-firing bass port, soft-domed tweeter, glass aramid composite yellow cone) are still there, but the G2 Rokits feature refined voicing and a new curved baffle that looks great, reduces diffraction and provides even better monitoring accuracy. Available in multiple colours.

kRk Rokit RP5g2

$799

bi-ampified powered 5” monitorS (pair)

$599

krkrp5g2

kRk Rokit RP5g2 - LTD White

$799

bi-ampified powered 5” monitorS (pair)

$649

krkrp5g2Se

kRk Rokit RP5g2 - White Noise

$849

bi-ampified powered 5” monitorS (pair)

$649

krkrp5g2wn

kRk Rokit RP6g2

$999

bi-ampified powered 6” monitorS (pair)

$799

krkrp6g2

kRk Rokit RP6g2 - LTD blue

$1,099

bi-ampified powered 6” monitorS (pair)

$849

krkrp6g2bb

Alesis iO Dock

kRk Rokit RP6g2 - LTD ferrari grey bi-ampified powered 6” monitorS (pair)

kRk Rokit RP6g2 - LTD White

bi-ampified powered 6” monitorS (pair)

kRk Rokit RP8g2

bi-ampified powered 8” monitorS (pair)

$1,099

$849

krkrp6g2fg

$1,099

$849

krkrp6g2Se

$1,199

$899

krkrp8g2

$1,899 $1,599 krkrp103 tri-ampified powered 10” lf 4” mf 1” hf 140w (pair)

kRk Rokit RP10-3

Avid Mbox Mini 3rd gen

pro audio dock for ipad

uSb audio interface with pro toolS eXpreSS Software

The iO Dock is a universal docking station specifically designed for the iPad, and it gives musicians, recording engineers, and music producers the connectivity they need to create and perform with iPad. Connect all your pro audio gear to virtually any app in the App Store with the iO Dock.

For solo musicians and audio creators—record, edit, and mix performances, with stunning sound quality, using the professional-grade Mbox Mini ultra-portable audio interface. And now Mbox Mini is an even better value with new Pro Tools Express software included at no additional charge. Simply connect mics and instruments to capture and create studio-quality productions on your Mac or PC with ease.

CODE : ALIODOCKIPAD3

CODE : AVI99006533700

NORMALLY $399 399

OUR PRICE

NORMALLY $449

$329

OUR PRICE

SAvE $70

$349

SAvE $100

Novation Launchkey keyboards uSb controller keyboardS for computer & ipad

Launchkey is a range of 25, 49 and 61-note keyboard controllers with up to 50 physical controls including 16 velocity-sensitive multi-colour launch pads that trigger and stop clips - and launch scenes - in Ableton Live.

kRk Rokit 10S g2 Subwoofer 10” active Studio monitor Subwoofer

The KRK 10S is a Powered 10” Recording Subwoofer with updated electronics, diffraction reducing cabinet shape and integrated adjustable Crossover. With its sleek industrial design, the KRK10S matches the RokitG2 and VXT Series monitors, making the KRK10S the perfect complement to either of these products.

CODE : KRK10S

NORMALLY $899 CODE : NOVLKE25/NOVLKE49/NOVLKE61

25-KEY

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$349

49-KEY

$449

61-KEY

$549

OUR PRICE

$699

SAvE $200

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Ableton Live 9 + Push Software

white on black

two ground breaking new muSic-making productS

The upgrade to version 9 greatly expands the creative possibilities of Ableton’s popular Live software. With new features such as Session View Automation, Live’s new Browser and a huge library of sounds & instruments. Ableton Push - the instrument for hands-on control of melody and harmony, beats, sounds and song structure in Ableton Live.

Ableton Live 9 intro Edition Software Single unit - boXed copy

$119

Ableton Push & UPg to Live 9 Suite bundle $1,599

abliveintro9

abpuShSuite9

Ableton Live 9 Standard Software

$599

boXed copy

Ableton Live 9 Suite Edition Software boXed copy

$999

Ableton Live 9 Suite Edition Upgrade

abpuSh

Ableton Push & UPg to Live 9 Std bundle $1,299 performance uSb/midi controller bundle

abpuShlive9

Ni komplete 9 instrument bundles brand new Software inStrumentS bundleS

The entire range of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects* in one uncompromising bundle – the last word in NI excellence. 65 KOMPLETE products, 16,000 sounds, 370 GB. Complete creative suite for audio production. Simple installation from dedicated hard drive.

KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE SHOWN

CODE : NAT22322 / NAT22323

upgrade from live lite - boXed copy

$699

muSic production controller & Software

MPC Studio offers the most streamlined MPC experience yet. At under one-inch thin, with low-profile controls and a brushed aluminium body, it’s made to move. 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. Welcome to production anywhere. The world is now your studio.

$869

abSuite9upglite

edu Single uSer - boX - Student id or edu po req’d

edu Single uSer - boX - Student id or edu po req’d

$369 ablive9edu

$599

Ableton Live 9 Suite Edition Upgrade

abSuite9edu

focusrite forte & vRM bundle

purchaSe a focuSrite forte uSb audio interface and receive a focuSrite vrm headphone preamp worth $169 free!

Focusrite Forte is a professional 2-in, 4-out portable USB audio interface for Mac and Windows, designed to deliver analogue sources to your DAW at the highest possible quality. It features two remotecontrolled mic preamps with the unrivalled sound quality you would expect from Focusrite. Mix in your studio, wherever you are.

C CODE : FOCFORTEUSB/ FOCVRMBOX

NORMALLY $964

OUR PRICE

bY NATivE iNSTRUMENTS

Akai MPc Studio

ablive9upglite

Ableton Live 9 Standard Edition Upgrade

kOMPLETE 9

PRICED FROM

$529

upgrade from live lite - boXed copy

$799

live 9 inStrument uSb/midi controller

Ableton Live 9 Standard Upgrade

ablive9

abSuite9

Ableton Push

performance uSb/midi controller bundle

recording SeCTioN

black on white

$795

fREE f

SAvE $169

Universal Audio Apollo Specials profeSSional quality audio interface and dSp

Apollo® is the first professional, high-resolution computer audio interface that delivers the sound, feel, and flow of analogue recording.

In real time, and with a sleek, elegant workflow on both Mac and PC.*

Add O

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a th eXpa underb olt nSio for n card onl y

CODE : AKAIMPCSTUDIO

$699

iNTRODUcTORY PRicE

OUR PRICE

$899

CODE : UAAPOLLODUO/UAAPOLLOQUAD

DUO CORE

$2,799

QUAD CORE

$3,699

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focusrite iTrack Solo

Akai APc20

M-Audio Av40 v2

The new MASCHINE CUSTOM KITS let you choose from a selection of coordinated faceplate and knob colour schemes. Match your own unique style and make sure your MASCHINE always looks as good as it sounds.

Featuring a Focusrite microphone pre-amplifier and an input to record directly from electric and bass guitars, iTrack Solo is the perfect way to expand the audio capabilities of your iPad using Garageband or any other musicmaking app.

The APC20 is the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression. Uprgades to Live 9 available.

If you want to go beyond enjoying music and videos to creating your own, you need a serious speaker system with accurate sound. Enter the AV40V2s.

NAT22128…

FOCITRACKSOLO

AKAIAPC20

MD99006514011

Native instruments Maschine Mk2 custom kit RedUCTioNS oFF ALL CUSToM KiTS

USb/Midi CoNTRoLLeR iNCLUdeS AbLeToN LiVe LiTe

STUdioPHiLe deSKToP SPeAKeR SySTeM

NORMALLY $129

NORMALLY $199

NORMALLY $349

INTRODUCTORY PRICE

$99

$179

$249

$295

SAVE $30

SAVE $20

SAVE $100

Alesis QX61

61-Key AdVANCed Midi KeyboARd CoNTRoLLeR

Providing keyboard players with a full compliment of controls including pitch and modulation wheels, octave up/down buttons and the ability to send program changes directly from the keys.

Incl Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition.

ALQX61

Akai APc40

PeRFoRMANCe USb/Midi CoNTRoLLeR - iNCL AbLeToN LiVe LiTe

Whether you are an electronic music artist and Live is your canvas, a DJ using Live to mix or remix tracks, you will find the APC40 to the intuitive, powerful instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live.

AKAIAPC40

Mackie big knob

Alesis vortex

The Big Knob is a simple yet powerful desktop audio control centre in four major ways: Level Control, Studio Monitor Selection, Input Source Selection and Talkback & Headphone Control.

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

STUdio CoNTRoL SySTeM

MACBIGKNOB

USb/Midi KeyTAR CoNTRoLLeR wiTH ACCeLeRoMeTeR

ALVORTEX

NORMALLY $395

NORMALLY $599

NORMALLY $599

NORMALLY $599

$349

$449

$499

$499

SAVE $46

SAVE $150

SAVE $100

SAVE $100

behringer Truth b2031A

HigH-ReSoLUTioN, ACTiVe 2-wAy ReFeReNCe STUdio MoNiToR

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AUdio iNTeRFACe wiTH MAC/PC ANd ioS deViCeS

Rode NT2000

CoNdeNSeR STUdio MiCRoPHoNe

Powered by separate 80- and 25Watt built-in amplifiers with an active crossover, these monitors provide ultra-linear frequency response from 50 Hz to 21 kHz.

The world’s first large diaphragm condenser studio microphone with seamlessly variable Polar Patterns, Filter and Pad located conveniently on the microphone body.

BEB2031A

RODNT2000

Universal Audio 710 Twin infinity

SiNgLe CHANNeL TUbe & SoLid STATe ToNe bLeNdiNg MiC PReAMP/di

The award-winning 710 TwinFinity™ is a radically new UA mic preamp design that combines both the classic retro warmth of tubes with the transient bite of solid-state, all in a 2U, half-rack unit.

UA710

focusrite iSA Two

CLASSiC dUAL MoNo TRANSFoRMeR-bASed MiCRoPHoNe PReAMPLiFieR

Based on the legendary designs found in the Focusrite Forte and Studio Consoles, ISA Two is the ideal front-end for your rack.

FOCISATWO

NORMALLY $699

NORMALLY $799

NORMALLY $1,295

NORMALLY $1,299

$599

$699

$1,149

$1,149

SAVE $100

SAVE $100

SAVE $146

SAVE $150

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featured clearance Products

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LINE 6 POD STUDIO UX2

The Akai SynthStation 49 is a USB MIDI keyboard controller that also has a dock to house an Apple iPad. This means you can use the keyboard to control synth apps on the iPad for a complete, selfcontained iPad powered synthesizer!

This is a bundle of Avid’s MBox and Pro Tools recording software. Pro Tools is the industry standard Digital Audio Workstation Software, and this 3rd generation MBox was newly redesigned from the ground up.

$399

$729

AKSYNTHSTATION4

AVI99006533600

USb AUdio iNTeRFACe wiTH PRo TooLS eXPReSS SoFTwARe

$599 $179 $149 AKAISYNTHSTN25

USb Midi CoNTRoLLeR FoR iPHoNe iToUCH

$599 $499 AKAIXR20

AKAI XR20

The Line 6 POD Studio UX2 recording interface combines the stunning sound of the POD Farm plug-in with a rock-solid and powerful USB interface.

beAT PRodUCTioN STATioN dRUM MACHiNe

$1,099 $899 AKAIMPC500

AKAI MPC500

MUSiC PRodUCTioN CeNTeR SAMPLeR

AKAI MPC1000

$449

MUSiC PRodUCTioN CeNTeR SAMPLeR

$349

$1,795 $1,599 AKAIMPC1000

M-AUDiO cLEARANcE PRODUcTS

LIPODSTUDIOUX2 $89 $49 iPHoNe APP Midi ReCoRdeR - ioS 4.1 ANd beLow LIMIDIMOBILIZER

LINE 6 MIDI MOBILIZER MK1

$299 $199 LIPODSTUDIOUX1

$799 $599 USb AUdio iNTeRFACe wiTH 37 NoTe KeyboARd LIPODSTUDIOKB37

LINE 6 POD STUDIO KB37

ALESiS cLEARANcE PRODUcTS

CARdioid MiCRoPHoNe

$179

$159 $69 $59 ALACOUSTICLINK $99 $89 ALPHONOLINK

ALESIS PHONOLINK

LiNe/PHoNo RCA To USb CAbLe 16biT - 2M

ALESIS LINELINK

$149 $99 ALLINELINK

ALESIS MICLINK

$149 $99 ALMICLINK

16 FT STeReo LiNe To USb CAbLe

16FT dyNAMiC MiC To USb CAbLe

$459 $349 AVI99006513500

AVID MBOX STANDARD 3RD GEN

$775 $599 AVI99006513300

AVID MBOX MINI 3RD GEN

$1,075 $699 AVI99006513400

AVID MBOX STD 3RD GEN

$1,395 $799 AVI99006513200

AVID MBOX PRO 3RD GEN

$1,695 $999 AVI99006513612

iNTeRFACe - HARdwARe oNLy

USb AUdio Midi iNTeRFACe - HARdwARe oNLy

iNCLUdeS PRo TooLS 10 AUTHoRiSATioN CARd

FiRewiRe AUdio Midi iNTeRFACe HARdwARe oNLy

The Pro Tools LE Mbox Pro 3 (3rd generation) is a 24-bit/192kHz, 8 x 8 FireWire interface offering exceptional sound quality. $795 $399 MD99005275100

M-AUDIO CX8 120w bi-AMP ACTiVe ReFeReNCe MoNiToR 8iN LF - eACH

$595 $399 61-NoTe KeyboARd wiTH USb AUdio iNTeRFACe MD99005255010

M-AUDIO PRO KEYS SONO 61

$1,185

$899 AVI99006513712

$695 $499 MD99005288600

DIGIDESIGN HYBRID ViRTUAL iNSTRUMeNT

M-AUDIO AXIOM PRO 49 49 NoTe USb Midi KeyboARd wiTH HyPeR CoNTRoL

$895 $599 MD99005286010

DIGIDESIGN STRUCTURE LE SoFTwARe $265 $99 SAMPLeR FoR PRo TooLS - ReQUiReS iLoK DIG9910580050

M-AUDIO AXIOM PRO 61 61 NoTe USb Midi KeyboARd wiTH HyPeR CoNTRoL

$995 $699 MD99005288700

DIGIDESIGN TRANSFUSER ViRTUAL

M-AUDIO PROFIRE 2626

$1,195 $699 MD99005239812

DIGIDESIGN VELVET ViRTUAL iNSTRUMeNT

26 iN 26 oUT FiRewiRe AUdio iNTeRFACe

MAckiE cLEARANcE PRODUcTS

SoFTwARe FoR PRo TooLS - ReQUiReS iLoK

$525 $99 DIG99105886500

iNSTRUMeNT FoR PRo TooLS - ReQUiReS iLoK

$535 $99 DIG99105584900

SoFTwARe FoR PRo TooLS - ReQUiReS iLoK

$899 $199 DIG99105501600

DIGIDESIGN MUSIC PRODUCTION TooLKiT V1 PLUgiN bUNdLe FoR PRo TooLS

MACKIE CONTROL C4

$2,339 $499 dio iNTeRFACe & PRo TooLS 10 ACTiVATioN CARd DIGZZMB2PPT10

CoNTRoL SURFACe w 32 V-PoTS FoR USe wiTH MCU PRo CoNTRoL L SURFACe

DIGIDESIGN MBOX2 PRO FiRewiRe AU-

DIGIDESIGN ELEVEN gUiTAR AMP SiMULA-

PROPELLERHEAD cLEARANcE PRODUcTS

The Mackie Control C4 Pro is a music software plug-in and virtual instrument controller made to be used in conjunction with the Mackie Control Universal Pro.

PROPELLERHEAD

$2,495

ALESIS MICTUBE SOLO

MoNo TUbe MiCRoPHoNe PReAMPLiFieR

$149 $129 ALMICTUBESOLO $399 $349 ALMDV4

ALESIS MIDIVERB 4

MULTi eFFeCTS UNiT - RACKMoUNT

PHABBEYREFILL

PROPELLERHEAD RHYTHM REFILL ReFiLL bUNdLe - eLeC bASS & dRUM KiTS

PROPELLERHEAD STUDIO REFILL

eLeC bASS, PiANoS, dRUM KiTS & Abbey RoAd KeyS

$399 $269 MACBLACKJACK

MACKIE ONYX BLACKBIRD

$999 $699 MACBLACKBIRD

MACKIE ONYX 1220 4 MiC 4 STeReo LiNe

$1,299 $699 MACONYX1220

MACKIE CONTROL EXTENDER PRO

$1,599 $799 MACMCUEXT

CH ReCoRdiNg MiXeR

PROPELLERHEAD ELEC BASS REFILL

$219 $99 PHBASSREFILL

$299 $99 PHRHYTHMCOMBO $599 $299 PHSTUDIOCOMBO

8 MoToRiZed FAdeR bANK eXTeNSioN FoR MCU

MACKIE CONTROL MCU PRO

$1,999 $1,499 MACMCUPRO

MACKIE HRS120

$3,499 $1,999 MACHRS120

AUToMATed CoNTRoL SURFACe

ACTiVe 400w STUdio MoNiToR SUbwooFeR

DIGIDESIGN DV TOOLKIT 2 PoST PRo-

$2,285 $999 DIG99106006800

fXPANSiON cLEARANcE PRODUcTS

MACKIE ONYX BLACKJACK 2 X 2 USb

16 X 16 FiRewiRe ReCoRdiNg AUdio iNTeRFACe

$199

$2,450 $599 DIGZZMB2PFPT10

dUCTioN SoFTwARe bUNdLe FoR PRo TooLS

AUdio iNTeRFACe w/ oNyX MiC PReAMPS

$349

DIGIDESIGN MBOX2 PRO FiRewiRe

AUdio iNTeRFACe & PRo TooLS 10 ACTiVATioN

MACMCUC4PRO

The Abbey Road Keyboards ReFill brings the sound of legendary Abbey Road Studios into your Reason track.

eLeCTRiC bASS ReFiLL FoR ReASoN

$905 $599 ToR SoFTwARe FoR PRo TooLS - ReQUiReS iLoK DIG9910578660

$999

Abbey RoAd ReFiLL KeyboARd ReFiLL FoR ReASoN

$445 $99 DIG99101894000

M-AUDIO AXIOM PRO 25 25 NoTe USb Midi KeyboARd wiTH HyPeR CoNTRoL

ALMICTUBEDUO

AVID MBOX MINI 3RD GEN USb AUdio

AVID MBOX PRO 3RD GEN

MD99005239000

Ideal for any recording or live setup, the Alesis MicTube Duo features an easy-to-use control layout and one of the most classic sounding, lowest-noise vacuum tubes: the legendary 12AX7.

$219 $179 AVI99006263500

CUSToM KeyboARd FoR MAC

iNCLUdeS PRo TooLS 10 AUTHoRiSATioN CARd

M-Audio Pulsar II is a small diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone ideal to use with acoustic instruments such as guitar, violins, to capture stereo images from grand pianos and drums.

$199

STeReo TUbe MiCRoPHoNe PReAMPLiFieR

AVID PRO TOOLS KEYBOARD

iNCLUdeS PRo TooLS 10 AUTHoRiSATioN CARd

M-AUDIO PULSAR II

$295

ALESIS MICTUBE DUO

SiNgLe CoiL PiCKUP & gUiTAR To USb CAbLe

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AKAI SYNTHSTATION 25

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NATHAN HAiNES new album Vermillion SkieS Nathan Haines is an internationally renowned saxophonist, composer, producer, bandleader and vocalist with a body of work in multiple styles stretching back for over two decades.

2013 sees Nathan return to New Zealand to make a follow-up album for Warners New Zealand in a similar analogue fashion, but with the addition of vocal tracks sung by Nathan. This will be his ninth solo album and promises to be a career-defining release bringing together the many threads of Nathan’s musical life to this point, and will be hotly anticipated by his many international fans and devotees.

Throughout your career you have covered many musical styles from Jazz, Latin music, Hip-Hop, drum n bass and House - what have been some of your musical highlights so far?

Working with the New Zealand Symphonty Orchestra (NZSO) and Alan Broadbent on my album Lifetime (2006) was a wonderful experience.

As well as the gigs (Aotea Centre, Michael Fowler Centre and Christchurch Town Hall). We made an album in an afternoon in the empty Michael Fowler Centre. The pressure was on! I also sung three tracks, plus I had my brother Joel mixing and collating the record. He did a really great job - it was very time consuming for him! I really had to up my game on that one. Alan’s arrangements were sublime and of course there’s nothing like hearing the whole 100-piece NZSO in full flight.

How has the song-writing process changed over your career?

Writing music is part magic, part luck, part hard work. I think the important thing for me has been to constantly write - like getting up in the morning, turning the studio gear on, and craft craft craft....On any album you always end up throwing away or only using part of your ideas.

However a bridge from there, a time feel from there, a melodic device from there can end up being utilised and re-worked. On my last album Vermillion Skies myself and producer Mike Patto worked on the songs in

demo form for many months going back and forth with ideas. We were still writing and changing lyrics a few days before we recorded. what part does technology play in this process?

I wrote the whole of the last album on a Novation SLMkII MIDI keyboard & laptop plugged into my tiny walkman speakers in London. I had sold most of my studio gear and bought new stuff, but I actually enjoyed having a set-up which was back to basics. As long as I have some sort of piano sound I can write anywhere - that and my saxophone of course.

Listening and analysing music is a big part of what I do - we wanted to re-create the sound of the great 1960’s records and myself and Mike have gone to great lengths to get the right vintage microphones, tape machines and gear to get the right sound. your last and new albums have been recorded live to analogue 2-track. How does this process change the performance or instrumentation of the songs?

When everyone is playing at the same time in the same room there’s some magic that happens. You play more like a gig - plus the fact that on The Poet’s Embrace there was actually no mixing so you couldn’t change anything or fix anything. It really made me up my game and concentrate, but actually it’s more fun. It’s live and real!

NATHAN HAINES VeRMiLLioN SKieS

vermillion SkieS, the ninth studio album from new Zealand jazz icon nathan haines was released on friday, march 29. it is also available for download on itunes.

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Mackie SRM1801 18” Active Subwoofer

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The Mackie SRM1801 18” Powered Subwoofer delivers powerful, chest-thumping lows, perfect for your SRM450v2 PA system. The SRM1801 has a ported bass reflex design that produces tight low end.

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Novation TWITCH is a DJ controller with a completely new take on DJing. It has Touchstrips to navigate tracks and you can slice-up your beats and mix them back together – totally on the fly. TWITCH has a built in audio interface which is absolutely rock-solid with high-level headphone and main outputs.

Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, introduces the DN-MC6000 Mixer and MIDI Controller, a four-channel/ eight-source standalone digital DJ mixer with MIDI interface and internal sound card. Includes Virtual DJ LE. While Stocks Last.

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Native instruments Traktor kontrol S4

Pioneer DJM700

Native Instruments revolutionized the DJ world nearly a decade ago with the introduction of TRAKTOR, the world’s first professional DJ software. We’ve done it all again with TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, the only 4+1 channel DJ performance system designed from the ground up from the team behind TRAKTOR.

Delivering breath-taking scope for creativity, consummate clarity and a world first in terms of its Effect Frequency Filter, the ingenious DJM-700 is dramatically different. A 4-channel mixer that allows DJs to present the freshest, most explosive live performances, the DJM700 is pure - 96kHz/24-bit - digital dynamite.

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get in control with the wideSt range of dj controllerS on the market from numark Numark is obsessed with designing equipment that meets the individual need of every DJ. That’s why the sound of Numark has been present in scratches, breaks, and beats for more than 30 years.

Numark Mixtrack Pro ii DJ controller bi-ampified powered 5” monitorS (pair)

Numark DJ2gO DJ controller

compact controller with uSb / Software

$125

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Numark NS6 DJ controller/Mixer

Numark Mixtrack DJ controller incl. traktor le Software

numidjlive

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nummiXtrack

Numark Mixtrack Pro DJ controller

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Pioneer DDJ-SX - Limited Stock! dj controller with Serato dj Software

DDJ-SX with full features of “Serato DJ” in its exclusively designed layout delivers intuitive and fun DJing. All buttons and knobs of the controller are programmed to the applicable software functions by default so that you can enjoy DJing only by connecting this unit to a computer. Layout exclusively designed for the new “Serato DJ”.

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Numark iDJ Live DJ controller for ipad, iphone or ipod

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Native instruments Traktor Scratch DvS bundles now with free udg hardcaSe protector

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Native instruments Traktor kontrol Stand FoR THe KoNTRoL X1 & F1

Robust design provides optimal placement for performance and assures ultimate protection on the road.

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Ultimate Support Hyperstation

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Say hello to the Ultimate Support Hyperstation. It gets the laptop up off the desk, but still allows space for turntables, mixers, and other electronic equipment.

ULTLPT1000B

Numark Electrowave PRoFeSSioNAL MiXiNg HeAdPHoNeS

High-quality isolating headphones designed for DJs, built to get you in the mix and keep you there.

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Stanton T62b

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Easy to operate, direct drive turntable perfect for DJs of any style or experience level.

The definitive and only hardware for controlling TRAKTOR’s powerful Remix Decks, with 16 stylish, multi-colored pads to fire loops and one-shot samples and the full version of the flagship software TRAKTOR PRO.

STAT62B

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A professional DJ headphone that promise to deliver excellent sound reproduction in a stylish cosmetic design intended for pro DJs. Available in Silver, Black or Green

Over-ear Circum-aural Closed Back Design for club use.

PIOHDJ1500K / S / G

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Stanton DJc.4

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Stanton’s new DJC.4 is a DJ controller with audio interface bundled with an enhanced 4-deck version of Virtual DJ LE. The DJC.4 allows users to scratch and mix 4 decks of audio, as well as control video.

STADJC4

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Stanton ScS.4DJ

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Integrated computer,software and Digital DJ Controller. No external computer is needed, the software is preloaded. Ready to go, right out of the box. Just add music and play.

Robust design provides optimal placement for performance and assures ultimate protection on the road.

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Numark iDJ Pro

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Deck out your iPad for some serious mixing. iDJ Pro from Numark is a professional DJ controller that expands your iPad’s touch interface, seamlessly integrating with Algoriddim’s djay for iPad app to form a completely new DJ experience.

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NUMARk cLEARANcE PRODUcTS

DENON cLEARANcE PRODUcTS

NUMARK NDX400

DENON DNSC2900

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TAbLeToP SCRATCH CdMP3 PLAyeR wiTH USb

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NDX400 is an advanced scratch MP3/CD player that can also play from a USB flash drive for cutting-edge performance. Numark’s Anti-Shock™ buffered skipprotection technology keeps music playing, even when vibrations might cause other players to skip. Three hot cues and large scratch wheel empower your creativity.

Denon DJ SC2900 marks a revolution for Professional, Club and Studio DJs by bringing Denon DJ’s first ever static-platter controller and media player combining the ultimate in ground-breaking design and the highest in industry-standard quality.

$449

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STANTON cLEARANcE PRODUcTS

$89 $79 NUMSTEREOIO

NUMARK STEREO I O

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STANTON CMP800

$199 $149 CoNTRoLLeR FoR iPAd, iPHoNe oR iPod NoT ioS6 NUMIDJLIVEOS5

NUMARK IDJ LIVE IOS5 dJ SoFTwARe

CRoSS MediA PLAyeR

The CMP800 Cross-Media Player provides all the features needed for today’s technology-minded DJ. The CMP800 builds on existing CD and CD-MP3 playback functionality by including the ability to playback MP3s stored on external USB thumb drives and hard drives.

NUMARK MIX MEISTER STUDIO dJ SoFTwARe FoR PC MAC

$399 $149 NUMMIXMEISTSTU

NUMARK MIXMEISTER CONTROL

$999 $199 NUMMIXCONTROL

NUMARK MIX MEISTER FUSION

$699 $199 NUMMIXMEISTFUS

iNCLUdeS FUSioN LiVe SoFTwARe

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STANTON DJ PRO 60

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NUMARK NDX800 TAbLeToP SCRATCH Cd $799 $499 MP3 USb FLASH PLAyeR wiTH USb/Midi CoNTRoL NUMNDX800

STANTON JETSETTER

$229 $99 STADJLAPBAG

NUMARK TTI USb TURNTAbLe w PiTCH

$699 $499 NUMTTI

STANTON DJ PRO 300

$119 $99 STADJPRO300

NUMARK IM9 4-CHANNeL dJ MiXeR wiTH

$699 $549 NUMIM9

STANTON SM V3

$149 $129 STASMV3

NUMARK V7 MoToRiZed TURNTAbLe dJ SoFT- $1,099 $599

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NUMARK X9 3-CHANNeL digiTAL SCRATCH

$899 $599 NUMX9

STANTON M212

$299 $199 STAM212

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DENON DNMC6000

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Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, introduces the DN-MC6000 Mixer and MIDI Controller, a four-channel/eight-source standalone digital DJ mixer with MIDI interface and internal sound card.

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DENON DNS3500 SiNgLe Cd/MP3 PLAyeR

$1,995 $599 DENDNS3500

STANTON SA-3 2 CHANNeL dJ MiXeRw

$599 $299 STASA3

DENON DNX1100

$1,299 $995 DENDNX1100

STANTON RM404

$699 $299 STARM404

Custom fit flight case for Pioneer DDJ T1 or S1B controllers, (1) G-DJARM multi adjustable laptop tray included, mounting tray will hold laptop, iPad and similar style tablets, or Vesa mount LCD monitor.

STANTON RM406

$899 $399 STARM406

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STANTON SCS1M CoNTRoL SySTeM MiXeR

$1,699 $399 STASCS1M

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STANTON SCS3 PACK

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w SAMPLeR, digiTAL FX & FX-gLide CNTRL STRiP

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$999 $499 PACK - 2XT52 deCKS, M212 MiXeR, dJ PRo 90 H/PHoNeS STADJLAB11

STANTON DJ LAB 1.1 beLTdRiVe TURNTAbLe STANTON SCS1D CoNTRoL SySTeM deCK wiTH MoToRiZed PLATTeR & PiTCH SLideR

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PiONEER DJ cLEARANcE PRODUcTS PIONEER DJM800

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GATOR GTOURERGO

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$199 $179 GAGTOURERGO $329 $279 FRDJM2000

The analogue signal from the player is immediately digitised (through the shortest possible route) by a pro A/D converter at 96kHz/24bit, reaching the ultrapowerful (32bit) Digital Signal Processor without deterioration of quality.

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GATOR GTOURCDMX912 2 SiNgLe Cd + $479 $299 MiXeR CoFFiN MediUM FiTS CdJ400 CdJ200 GAGTOURCDMX912

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Darren Mathiassen Drums

Devin Abrams Keys/Sax/MPC

sam Trevethick Guitar/Keys/Samples

p Digsss Vocals

featured artiSt

SHAPESHifTER Record-breaking NZ tours, scene-setting appearances at festivals like Glastonbury, sold-out performances across Europe, multiple music awards and a new album for 2013: these towering achievements of Shapeshifter, the future-shocked soul outfit who hail from Christchurch, were built by a living, breathing band of musicians, with all the form-changing sonic possibilities live instrumentation offers. We catch up with Shapeshifter’s Sam Trevethick to talk gear. what gear are you using in the studio?

Our studio is based around a Logic Pro setup. We also have quite a few analogue keyboards. We use Shure SM7 and Neuman U87 Mics for the vocals, AML 1073 500-series Neve 1073 clone mic pre/EQ, Studio Electronics Preamps, an Empirical Labs Distressor and a Retro Doublewide 500-series valve Compressor. Software-wise we use mainly Native Instruments and Waves plugs and quite a few soft synths also. We have used the Arturia synths for a few years now and like the sound - doesn’t compare to our analogue synths though! I have a Moog Memorymoog which I want to marry as well as a Moog Voyager. We also use the original Korg MS-20 which is a pretty classic Shapeshifter sound. what gear are you using live?

For live we use Native Instruments Kontakt for a lot of sounds, resampling them and making them into instruments that can be used to perform live.

This and other instruments we run on two Muse Receptors which we have used for a few years now. Because we don’t run any sequences or click tracks we need to make all our sounds tempo flexible, Kontakt is great for building your own instruments. Other than that Devin uses the a bunch of analog modelling synths plus Sax and Akai MPC, Nick is running the MS20, and I have a TC Electronic G System for most of my Guitar effects, plus 2 x Marshall JCM2000 amps for that tone I love and stereo action.

When we tour as a sound system, we use Novation Twitch controllers with Serato Itch software. I used to use vinyl back in the day and the move to Serato around 6 years ago was amazing for me. Twitch is another level again and we are loving the speed at which we can select and mix, plus we can fit a lot of them on stage so we can have everyone DJing really easily in the same set. You also never need to touch the computer, which is a big one for me.

How do you approach the live set compared to working on tracks in the studio? do you write tracks on the road or just in the studio then perform them live?

Live is where we started as a band, but we are always trying to break out of our comfort zone and challenge ourselves. We like to come up with new versions of songs, create live only tunes and make live mixes between tracks, imagining that we were a giant DJ controlling our band haha. We mostly write in the studio, set time aside to focus on the creation of tunes, but we do jam in the rehearsal space and sometimes new tunes come out of that. you’ve performed all around the world – what has been your favourite gig so far?

There are so many! I would have to say the first one that comes to mind over the last 12 months would be Womad in the UK. We were sooo jetlagged and had survived a near death experience in Poland, so we were pretty buzzed out. I thought no-one was going to come and watch us because there were so many other great artists playing and it was a big stage we were playing, would have looked pretty bad if it was empty. But we filled it and had an amazing response. We even had a crazy mosh/slam going on in the crowd which was kinda nuts for Womad. do you have any pointers for budding producers?

Keep going. Gambatte ne! It’s all a road, there are no shortcuts to further down the road, you just gotta walk the road. Walk every day.

Check out the new Shapeshifter album “Delta” coming soon.

SHAPESHIFTER deLTA

Shapeshifter have announced the release date of their fifth studio album ‘delta’ for may 31, 2013. new single gravity was released in march.

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lighting SeCTioN

chauvet Derby X

chauvet Obey 40

led effectS light

dmX lighting controller with midi

A DMX-512 LED derby effect light, featuring individual control of all 6 LED clusters. Additional features include blackout/static/strobe, built-in automated and sound activated programs, and linkable power for up to 27 units.

The next step up from the Obey™ 10, allowing for control of up to 12 fixtures at 16 channels each. With a slightly larger size comes a larger capacity: the Obey™ 40 has 30 banks on 8 scenes, or up to 240 scenes. The Obey™ 40 offers the flexibility of its little brother but also adds fog and strobe control and MIDI compatibility.

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chauvet color Strip

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chauvet Radius Extreme Quad

led waSh light w dmX onboard

quad derby Style led effectS light w/ dmX

Built-in programs with automatic and sound-active triggers, and allows access to popular preset RGB mixed colours: yellow, purple, cyan and white. Also equipped with pre-programmed flash, colour chase, sequential colour chase, colour mixing and colour fade patterns.

An LED effect light that creates multicoloured, overlapping rings of light with 3W red, green, blue, amber and white LEDs.

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chauvet 4Play clear Light Package

chauvet circus

4 led moonflowerS on t bar

wide coverage led effect light

Providing a ready-to-go light bar for the entertainer on the go.

The bar is fitted with four LED moonflowers each containing 57 red, green, blue and white diodes to produce razor-sharp rotating beams.

Fits onto most standard tripods, including speaker stands and the 4BAR™ tripod. Includes travel bag.

A dazzling, ever-changing effect light with razorsharp, flowing beams. There are five separate, synchronized pods create amazing effects both in the air and projected onto any surface. The red, green, blue, white and amber LEDs provide a multitude of colours in innumerable combinations.

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add that little bit eXtra to your lighting Show The Want to step up your on-stage lighting? Add that professional look by adding one of these great low cost Laser options from the leaders in Effects Lighting - Chauvet.

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It’s a plug-and-play rotating ball effect light featuring four 3-watt, tri-coloured LEDs with adjustable speeds for continuous rotation.

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chauvet 4 bar Tri LED Lighting Package 4 tri led canS on t bar w Stand, footSwitch & caSe

It’s a complete, portable tri-colour LED wash lighting solution.

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