Friday, December 30, 2011

Slipknot Iowa Rock Music CD Review

!9#: Slipknot Iowa Rock Music CD Review

Iowa is the latest Rock CD released by the highly group Slipknot and they have once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I'm confident Slipknot fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.

I wish it weren't the case but, it's not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can't force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Iowa. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Iowa is a nicely varied, mix of 14 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly talented musicians. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They're all here.

Listen and I think you'll agree that the song choices are excellent, the production is outstanding and Slipknot is clearly a group that is in top form.

While the entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 3 - Disasterpiece, track 5 - Everything Ends, and track 6 - The Heretic Anthem

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 8 - Left Behind. It's a great track!

Iowa Release Notes:

Slipknot originally released Iowa on August 28, 2001 on the Roadrunner Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. (515)

2. People=Shit

3. Disasterpiece

4. My Plague

5. Everything Ends

6. Heretic Anthem, The

7. Gently

8. Left Behind

9. Shape, The

10. I Am Hated

11. Skin Ticket

12. New Abortion

13. Metabolic

14. Iowa

Slipknot: Corey (vocals); Mick, James (guitar); Paul (bass); Joey (drums); Shawn, Chris (percussion); Craig (samples); Sid (DJ). Recorded at Sound City and Sound Image, Van Nuys, California.


Slipknot Iowa Rock Music CD Review

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Korg SP250 88-Key Portable Digital Piano Bundle

!9# Korg SP250 88-Key Portable Digital Piano Bundle

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Post Date : Nov 20, 2011 18:16:45 | Usually ships in 1-2 business days


Korg 88-Key Portable Digital Piano with 30 Sounds Speakers Stand and Damper-Style Pedal - SP250.
FEATURES:
- Superb piano sound in a digital stage piano.
- Grand piano playing experience.
- A wide palette of sounds.
- Dual effects.
- Style and versatility.
- Full range sound system.
- Stand and pedal included.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Keyboard: 88 notes (A0 - C8), Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 keyboard.
- Touch Control: Light, Normal, Heavy.
- Sound Generation: Stereo Sampling System.
- Polyphony: 60 notes (max).
- Programs: 30 sounds (5 Pianos, 7 Electric Pianos, Harpsichord, 2 Clavs, Vibraphone, Marimba, Acoustic Guitar, 3 Jazz Organs, 3 Church Organs, 3 Strings, 3 Choirs). Two Programs can be layered.
- Effects: Reverb, Chorus (3 levels each).
- Demo: 30 songs (10 songs in 3 banks).
- Metronome: Tempo, Time Signature, Accent and Volume controls.
- Tuning: Key Transpose, Fine Tuning, Temperament (Equal, Kirnberger, Werkmeister).
- Pedal: Damper-style (included), half-pedaling supported.
- Main Amp: 2 x 11 Watt.
- Audio Outputs: L/R 1/4" outputs, 1/4" Headphone.
- Speakers: 2 Dual Cone Speakers (2 x 10 cm) with bass-reflex speaker box.
- Power Supply: DC 12V (External AC adapter) 3.5A.
- Power Consumption: 42W.
- Dimensions: 50.98" (W) x 14.96" (D) x 5.51" (H), main unit only, not including stand.
- Weight: 41.89 lbs. (19 kg) main unit only, not including stand..
- Included Items: Stand, Music stand, Damper pedal, AC adapter.

Bundle Also Includes:
- Rosewood Keyboard & Piano Bench.
- 88-Key Digital Piano/Keyboard Dust Cover Black.

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano, White

!9# Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano, White

Brand : Korg | Rate : | Price : $539.95
Post Date : Nov 13, 2011 17:30:56 | Usually ships in 24 hours


Offering an affordable and rewarding piano solution, the Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano features an authentic feel and a captivating sound to satisfy the student, novice, or seasoned player. With a clean, fresh design that omits the traditional control panel, the portable and stylish SP-170 emphasizes the vital piano elements: a comfortable keyboard and satisfying sound. The two skillfully sampled concert grand piano sounds capture all the nuances of the performer's touch. A total of ten sounds are provided, including electric pianos, harpsichord, organs, strings, and more. Korg's new Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) faithfully reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano and the Key Touch Control offers three levels of sensitivity to match the keyboard response to any playing style. The SP-170's compact body houses a robust, built-in speaker system to deliver a deep and powerful sound along with a Reverb effect which adds depth and spaciousness to the sound; Chorus adds warmth and motion. Two headphone jacks allow for parent/child or student/teacher private practice, or for just sharing with friends. A Damper pedal and music rest complete the SP-170. Compact, unobtrusive, and designed for the modern world, the SP-170 Digital Piano solidly delivers the essential elements of a piano: rich, vibrant sounds and an authentic grand piano feel. Styled to mimic an acoustic piano, the SP-170 boasts a simple and clean design which eliminates the need for a control panel. In place of knobs, buttons and switches, the SP-170 relies on the keys themselves to perform these functions. The built-in stereo sound system features two efficient speakers housed in a bass reflex enclosure to deliver powerful sound. You can choose from two colors - chic black and elegant white - to match the decor of any room. The SP-170 is also lightweight and easy to transport, making it an ideal choice for concerts or live use.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Intro to Buying a Digital Piano

!9# Intro to Buying a Digital Piano

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So you've decided to go with a digital piano instead of an acoustic. Congratulations, you've made the first decision. But this is just the first step. Choosing a digital piano can be overwhelming. There are so many digital pianos on the market today you have to make sure you get the one that is right for you. You don't want to pay for features that you will never use, and you don't want to leave out features that are important to you. This article will help you make the best decision.

What's important to you?

What do you want to do with the digital piano that you couldn't do with an acoustic? Portability may be one important feature. If so, go with a "stage digital piano." These are portable unlike the digital pianos in cabinets, or digital grand pianos which are stationary.

If you are just beginning to play go with a digital piano that feels like an acoustic. This is important so you'll be use to the feel of a "real" piano when playing at your instructor's house or in a public place such as a church. I'd also recommend not spending too much. You may decide that piano playing is not your thing after a while, and you don't want to spend too much money until you're sure you will stick with it. There are affordable (less than 0 or 0) digital pianos that feel like acoustic pianos and sound decent enough for the beginner.

How does it feel?

Most digital piano owners want the feel of an acoustic piano. Many have weighted keys that mimic the hammer striking action of acoustic pianos. But they can feel different from one digital piano to another. So try a few out. There's no sense in going into the details of each way the manufacturers simulate an acoustic feel. The quick and dirty explanation will suffice.

Acoustic pianos use a hammer striking mechanism. You hit the key, it causes a hammer to strike the strings. Some digital keyboards use hammer simulating mechanisms to emulate this feel. These are weighted-hammer action keys. These digital pianos feel the most like acoustic pianos. The next closest is simply weighted-action keys. The keys have a weight in them to simulate the resistance an acoustic piano key would have, but it doesn't include the hammer-striking system. Finally, there are non-weighted keys. These are like your typical synthesizer or church organ. They feel nothing like an acoustic piano.

Play an acoustic to get the feel of it, then you'll have something to compare when finding the right feel for a digital piano.In addition to the feeling of the keys, don't forget the feeling of the pedal. Many digital pianos will come with a cheap pedal that doesn't look or feel like an acoustic piano pedal. The cheap pedals can pose some difficulty and frustration to the player because they will sometimes move as your foot presses them. This can be very annoying. It's worth investing in a pedal that is heavy and will be stationary. Make sure that if your digital piano does not come with one, that the manufacturer sells one that is adaptable with your piano.

Also, some digital pianos will support multiple levels of pedaling to simulate an acoustic piano. On an acoustic, you can get different levels of sustain by pressing the sustain pedal more or by pressing it less. Some digital pianos will mimic this. The cheaper ones may only have on/off sustain pedal, which means you press and it's on. There's no half-way point.

How does it sound?

Digital piano manufacturers use different techniques to sample sounds. The digital piano plays the recording of the sampled sound. Since the manufacturers use different techniques, the pianos all sound slightly different. If you want one that sounds like an acoustic, play an acoustic in the store and immediately compare it to the digital piano you are considering in the same store.

Some questions to keep in mind:

1) How many speakers does it use and what size are they? Typically, the more the better.
2) How strong is the amplifier? Stronger is usually better. Even if you don't need it to play very loud, the quality of sound will be better if the amplifier does not have to strain itself.
3) Listen to the note decay. Hit a note hard and hold it down. Listen to how long it takes for the note to "disappear." Did it disappear similar to how an acoustic piano note would?
4) How does it sound through headphones? If you're going to be playing through headphones to not disturb the neighbors or family members, make sure it sounds good in your headphones.
5) Does it sound like an acoustic piano? You have to hear both an acoustic and digital piano to see how close they sound to each other. If you can't tell much of a difference that's a good thing.

Polyphony

Polyphony is the number of notes that can be played at once on the digital piano. Mine has 32 note polyphony, but some digital pianos go up to 128 and beyond. We only have 10 fingers, but using the sustain pedal, you can hold out numerous notes. Thus, you need more than 10-note polyphony. You don't want to lose notes when holding the sustain pedal because your polyphony is too low.

If you get 32 note polyphony you'll probably be ok. Plus, newer digital piano models use advanced algorithms to determine which notes to drop off if the max polyphony is reached. This means that in the rare event you exceed your polyphony max, the keyboard will determine which notes could be dropped without anyone noticing.

If you are sequencing or doing different voices over recordings on your keyboard you may need more than 32 note polyphony since each new voice will contribute to the maximum amount of notes your keyboard will play at once. Of course, if you are doing more advanced techniques such as this, you are probably already aware of this and would choose a keyboard with higher polyphony.

Design and Display

Design is important if it will function as a furniture piece as well as an instrument. Very important for rooms that get a lot of traffic. If your piano will be in a room that gets little traffic, this probably won't be an issue.

Also, make sure the buttons are set up in a logical fashion. You want it to be easy to use. Make sure none of the buttons could be accidentally hit while playing the keyboard. This could change your settings in the middle of a performance. How embarrassing! Get a good look at the digital piano and the layout. See some videos of digital pianos [http://www.digitalpianoguide.com] Notice which ones have designs and button formats that are appealing to you.

You also want to make sure you have a good LCD display screen. It helps you know which features are being used. My digital piano does not have an LCD read out. This was frustrating at first when setting the metronome to a specific beat. However, a quick look through the instruction manual solved this. Plus, since it is a feature that is used often, I soon memorized it and no longer needed to consult the manual.

The point is, if you want to make sure you get to use all the features you paid for, it's easier to do that with a well organized LCD display. If you want to save money and get one without an LCD (like I did), then read your manual closely to learn how to manipulate the keyboard buttons to achieve the desired result.

Bells and Whistles

What other features are you looking for in a digital piano? Many come with extra bells and whistles, some you may need, some you won't, and some that you'll think are "cool" at first but never use.

Most will have multiple instrument sounds, or voices. You should get over at least 10 different voices with a typical digital piano. You can also get:

Recording capabilities Keyboard splitting ability (half of the keyboard plays one instrument while the other half plays another) Voice layering (plays two instruments at the same time) Metronome Pre-recorded songs Teaching techniques (such as silencing the left-hand part of a pre-recorded song so you can learn it while the recording continues playing the right hand part) And other features...I hope this has helped in your search for the right digital piano.


Intro to Buying a Digital Piano

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano, Black

!9# Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano, Black

Brand : Korg
Rate :
Price : $449.00
Post Date : Sep 22, 2011 00:01:43
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Offering an affordable and rewarding piano solution, the Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano features an authentic feel and a captivating sound to satisfy the student, novice, or seasoned player. With a clean, fresh design that omits the traditional control panel, the portable and stylish SP-170 emphasizes the vital piano elements: a comfortable keyboard and satisfying sound. The two skillfully sampled concert grand piano sounds capture all the nuances of the performer's touch. A total of ten sounds are provided, including electric pianos, harpsichord, organs, strings, and more. Korg's new Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) faithfully reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano and the Key Touch Control offers three levels of sensitivity to match the keyboard response to any playing style. The SP-170's compact body houses a robust, built-in speaker system to deliver a deep and powerful sound along with a Reverb effect which adds depth and spaciousness to the sound; Chorus adds warmth and motion. Two headphone jacks allow for parent/child or student/teacher private practice, or for just sharing with friends. A Damper pedal and music rest complete the SP-170. Compact, unobtrusive, and designed for the modern world, the SP-170 Digital Piano solidly delivers the essential elements of a piano: rich, vibrant sounds and an authentic grand piano feel. Styled to mimic an acoustic piano, the SP-170 boasts a simple and clean design which eliminates the need for a control panel. In place of knobs, buttons and switches, the SP-170 relies on the keys themselves to perform these functions. The built-in stereo sound system features two efficient speakers housed in a bass reflex enclosure to deliver powerful sound. You can choose from two colors - chic black and elegant white - to match the decor of any room. The SP-170 is also lightweight and easy to transport, making it an ideal choice for concerts or live use.

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