Do you know what time it is? Free Radio Friday! Wait… inside joke, never mind, forget that. It’s finally Friday music fans but before you all go out and do whatever it is you do on the weekend I would like to take some time to show you guys a few of the exciting new things that are going on here at ProAudioLand! We work hard to bring our guests the best possible products at the best prices available and we are always expanding our inventory in order to make sure we carry everything you could possibly need for that ultimate killer project or performance all in one place. Not only are we expanding our brands and inventory, we also make sure we stock the latest and greatest gear available – be it this year’s brand new Fender guitars or the newest creations by Korg. There’s actually a ton of new gear that we have coming in this month so today, we’ll be focusing on the guitars and keyboards but don’t forget to check us out next Friday when we will be featuring our brand new line of cymbals and percussion.  Alright, let’s take a moment now to check out some of my favorites!

 

 

Keyboards, Keyboard Amplifiers, MIDI Interfaces, Controllers and Accessories

We’ve been waiting on this one for a while! Yep, that’s right; PAL now carries keyboards, synths, MIDI gear and tons of the accessories that go along with it! We have all of the popular keyboard and MIDI brands available such as Korg, M-Audio, Line 6 and Monster. If you would like to check out our entire inventory, hit the link right here, but for now, here are some of my favorites.

 

 

M-AUDIO Venom 12-Voice Virtual Analog Synthesizer

The M-Audio Venom 49-key synthesizer combines the character of classic analog synths with modern digital processing to deliver an aggressive, infectious new sound. Whet your appetite with the included presets, then sink your teeth into creating original sounds—from atmospheric and subtle, to angry and downright nasty. Easily tweak parameters from the intuitive top-panel interface, or explore endless sound design and configuration possibilities with the included software editor. Perform bass lines, leads, and more with a full-size keyboard designed to satisfy serious players. You can even use Venom as an audio interface with Pro Tools* and other music software—forming a powerful production machine to take your music in dangerous new directions!

 

 

 

MOOG MUSIC THEREMIN STANDARD

The theremin is one of the oldest electronic instruments, and the only one known that you play without touching. Moving your hands in the space around its antennas controls pitch and volume. Like the Ethervox, the Etherwave is an authentic adaptation of inventor Leon Theremin's original design. The Etherwave is a quality theremin with a design that retains many characteristics of the original theremins, including a five-octave pitch range and reliable spacing between notes for sophisticated playability. Antennas are nickel-plated 3/8" brass tube and cabinets are furniture-grade hardwood, finished black. The Etherwave is fitted with an adapter for mounting on a standard microphone stand and is designed for use with a musical instrument amplifier such as the Moog TB-15. All Etherwaves ship with two video tutorials on one DVD: Clara Rockmore: the Greatest Theremin Virtuosa, and Mastering the Theremin, featuring Lydia Kavina.

 


KORG Kaossilator Pro Synthesizer/Loop Recorder



 

 

 

This baby is a supercharged version of the palm-sized KAOSSILATOR, reborn as a powerful track-making tool and loaded with live performance power. As a trailblazer among the "instrumental gadgets" that allowed anyone to easily create melodies and phrases, the KAOSSILATOR gained a strong and dedicated user base, even among those without any performing experience. Today, the KAOSSILATOR continues to be enormously popular. Retaining these revolutionary features – while adding a wide variety of new ones as well – is the new KAOSSILATOR PRO. With 200 sound programs, a new Electribe-inspired gate arpeggiator, and four loop recording banks that can even record external audio sources, the KAOSSILATOR PRO is packed with features that make it ideal for both live performance and premium productions. In addition, USB connectivity with your computer and SD card memory storage allow the KAOSSILATOR PRO to be used not just for improvised performances, but also as a superbly intuitive, track-making music production tool.

 

 


Brand New Fender Acoustics

Alright, this is definitely my forte! Although I would like to think that I’m an equal opportunity shredder, few things can beat the feel of a brand new Telecaster! Well, maybe a Strat since they are technically more ergonomic… but I digress. Anyways, I think it’s time for more of us to reach our inner Bobby D so instead of going strictly electric we’re going to check out some good ol’ acoustic guitars.

 

 

FENDER FA-125S Folk Pack, All Mahogany Acoustic Guitar

The limited edition FA-125S Folk Pack presents you with a richly resonant folk-size (small-body) guitar with all-mahogany construction and everything you need to start playing it - an electronic tuner, gig bag, picks, string winder and instruction booklet are all included! For beginners, there’s no better way to start learning acoustic guitar.

The guitar has a mahogany top (solid), back, sides and neck, with scalloped X bracing for resonant tone and beautiful binding and multi-piece rosette. Other features include a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard, rosewood bridge with compensated saddle, chrome hardware and gloss finish. This is a limited edition run of 500 instrument packs.

 

 


FENDER CD-60CE All Mahogany Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case

One of Fender's best-selling acoustic-electrics is now available with the sweet mellow tone of an all-mahogany body. Recently upgraded features include a new black pickguard, mother-of-pearl acrylic rosette design, new compensated bridge design, white bridge pins with black dots and smaller (3mm) dot fingerboard inlays. Other features include scalloped X bracing, black body binding, 20-fret fingerboard, dual-action truss rod, die-cast tuners, and Fishman Electronics. Hard-shell case included!

 

 

 

 

FENDER CN-240SCE Thinline Acoustic Electric Guitar Black

The limited edition CN240-SCE Thinline Black takes the slender natural-finish standard model and cloaks it in black for a darkly alluring acoustic experience. The extremely thin body makes for a perfect crossover instrument for electric players and beginners looking for a great classical guitar in a captivating limited color. Other features include a solid cedar top with traditional fan bracing, rosewood back and sides, soft cutaway for easy access to the upper frets, gloss-finish 18-fret mahogany neck with thin profile and dual-action truss rod, elegant binding (body and neck) and wood mosaic rosette, rosewood bridge with compensated saddle, gold hardware, gold tuners with white pearl buttons and Fishman Isys III pickup system with onboard active preamp and tuner. Don’t forget; this baby is a worldwide Limited Edition – only 250 will be made!

 

 

 

FENDER Tim Armstrong Deluxe Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case

You wanted it, and Tim did too, so here it is! The Tim Armstrong Deluxe acoustic is a more traditional take on Armstrong’s original ‘70s Fender acoustic, with a solid mahogany top, bone nut and saddle, dot fingerboard inlays and Fishman Neo-D soundhole pickup with end pin jack (just like Armstrong’s modded guitar). And the great accessories—the embossed leather “Let’s Go” strap and the deluxe textured vinyl-covered case with gold interior—were designed by the man himself!