Computer Hardware

The Edirol R-09HR digital audio recorder is a remake of the very popular Edirol R-09 model, with the inclusion of several new bells and whistles including a low power OLED screen, and an included wireless remote control.

A stylish, full featured all-in-one multifunction printer, scanner, and fax machine from Epson.  The unit is packed with features yet takes up a relatively small amount of space on a desktop.  Vibrant DuraBrite Ultra inks help print great photographs as well as make instant copies.

 

The HP 2600n Color Laser Printer has been around for a little while now and shows no sign of going away any time soon. For the price, most people cannot get a better quality color laser printer. However, with the low price comes a few minor drawbacks.

 

The Keystation 49-e is one of a long line of highly versatile and compact USB MIDI keyboards from M-Audio. With 49 pressure sensitive keys, pitch bend, modulation, and other more advanced functions this keyboard can be used by both the expert and the novice.  Whether purchased as an individual unit or in a bundle with the highly acclaimed Piano Wizard piano instruction system, the Keystation 49e is a solid and useful accessory.

When you really think about it there have not been many advances in musical instruments in the last hundred years or so other than in electronic instruments.  The most recent acoustic instrument to become a standard part of the band is the saxophone (someone correct me if I am wrong on that one), but as we move forward with the digital revolution one has to wonder when a truely unique  electronic musical instrument (other than those based on piano keyboards) will come to be accepted by the mass market.  It is to early to tell if the new Beamz Electronic Musical Instrument will become readily accepted by the upper levels of classical literature, but it is already being accepted as a legitimate musical instrument by some popular musicians and improvisational DJ's.  What exactly is the Beamz Electronic Musical Instrument though?  And can it be used in a contemporary music education situation?

Big brother to the popular PockeTrak 2G digital audio recorder the Yamaha PockeTrak CX packs the advantages of larger microphones, better quality recordings, and expandable memory.

Small and convenient to use, the Yamaha PockeTrak 2G sounds like a great portable recording alternative for musicians or professionals on the go. Does the hype live up to the price tag?

Desktop digital audio recorders marry the best parts of more professional recording devices with convenience, small size, and additional features.  The Roland CD-2e is an updated version of the CD-2, a multiple input, audio CD burner with the added flexibility of being able to utilize flash memory in the form of SD cards.

For home, studio, or classroom use the Samson StudioDock 4i speakers provide excellent sound reproduction in a small package with plenty of power to fill a small room, but are they worth the price you have to pay?

The Tascam BB1000CD Portable CD/SD Recorder is a feature rich portable desktop audio recording device with built in microphones and excellent sound playback options.