Hello New Gear – May 2021

This gorgeous compact amplifier boasts great features for play-along and sing-along with streamed music using the integrated Bluetooth feature. This is ideal for acoustic guitar, ukulele, electric guitar, vocals and music playback. 30-watt RMS, a 5″ bass woofer, a 1″ tweeter, combi jack (6,35mm instrument input + XLR microphone input in one) 3,5mm aux input, EQ control, reverb effect control, 3,5 mm headphone output are some features worth considering! Then there’s the price…

This kit from Sennheiser includes an MKE 200 condenser microphone (supercardioid with integrated wind protection), a Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod and Sennheiser Smartphone Clamp. This is excellent for use with DSLR and mirrorless cameras or mobile devices (10V Plug-in power required, battery free operation)!

Another high quality sound card (always a trademark of MOTU) with USB-C connector (the card is in fact a USB 2.0), DAC ESS Saber 32, the usual fantastic MOTU colored display on the front of the product, 24 bit resolution / 44.1 – 192 kHz, 2 XLR / jack combo inputs for microphone, line or Hi-Z, 10 DC-coupled outputs with the help of a stereo cable, internal DSP with monitor mixer, reverb, parametric EQ, various real-time effects, loopback function and much, much more.

4D keyboard (remember the Roli Seaboard?) With 24 RGB backlit keys, pitch bend function, aftertouch, 4 playing ‘dimensions’: Strike, Press, Glide and Lift, ‘visual’ assistant for composing and / or performing scales, chords or arpeggios, expandable via DNA magnetic connector to connect 4 keyboards and obtain a single 96-key keyboard, USB-C connection (MIDI and power supply) and rechargeable battery. Get ready to learn some new technique! The video below gives a nice example…

Everything you loved about the GO Pod (300 effects and amp models derived from the Helix series, M series and Legacy products, up to 6 simultaneous amps / cabinets, looper, bass drum simulation, custom IR loading, expression pedal) with the addition of… wireless! The GO Wireless Pod in fact, contains a Relay G10TII transmitter (to be inserted under the pod for charging) to be able to play wirelessly. For all other features, take a look at the product page…

A smart DJ controller perfect for Denon’s LC series, with dedicated sub-layer control for SC6000, SC6000M, SC5000 and SC5000M Prime media players. Compatible with the following applications: Virtual DJ, Algoriddim djay Pro AI and Serato DJ Pro. One 8.5 “adjustable voltage jog wheel, 3.5” HD color display, 8 multi-performance pads, looping and navigation control, 100mm pitch fader and USB powered operation make this product competitive for DJs looking for a valid controller for their setup.