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David Ahlund plays V-Synth GT, Fantom-G8, SH-201 and JUNO-G. Michael Schack plays TD-20K and SPD-S in V-Topia. TD-20K www.roland.com With the V-Pro Series TD-20K, Roland improves upon the industry-standard V-Drums by starting from the ground up. At the heart of this flagship set is the TD-20 module with new sounds and functions, superb expressiveness and in-depth V-Editing. The patented mesh pads now feature great dynamic range and natural rim shot triggering, along with a new look and stunning black finish. The TD-20K also features Roland’s amazing new V-Hi-Hat and a new drum stand designed to hide the cabling. With this powerful new combination of pads and hardware, the TD-20K lets drummers express themselves more naturally and with more realism than ever before! SPD-S www.roland.com The SPD-S Sampling Pad is a simple and affordable way to tap into the power of sampling. Six pads and three edge triggers allow drummers to trigger CD-quality samples and create phrase loops complete with pro-quality effects. V-Synth GT www.roland.com Roland’s original V-Synth set a new standard in expressive synthesis and sound design. It won awards and acclaim around the world, as it forever changed the way sounds were created and performed. But just when you thought V-Synth technology had reached its peak, Roland raised the bar even higher with the new flagship V-Synth GT! This unique instrument injects the V-Synth’s famous Elastic Audio Synthesis engine with revolutionary Articulative …

www.nevadamusic.co.uk Alex Hutchings puts the Boss GT10 through its paces in-store. Is this the best guitar multi-effects unit … ever …? Here’s the latest Guitar Multi-Effects processor offering from Boss – namely the Boss GT-10 Effects Processor, it features the latest generation DSP (Digital Signal Processor) engine that the manufacturers claim offers significant improvements over previous versions in sound quality, features and the user interface. One of the many benefits to this new model is the Boss EZ Tone parameter which is an interface that allows you to create new customised tones very quickly by visually guiding you through the editing process via on screen instructions. The GT-10 also comes loaded with innovative features that include a 40 second phrase loop that allows the user to audition the sound whilst listening to the riff. Other features include a Parallel effects chain plus new USB & MIDI capabilities via the appropriate interfaces. This also means that data can be transferred to a PC, Mac or hard disk recorder via the USB port on the rear of the unit. The pedal board itself comprises 8 pedal type switches and a Volume/Wah shift-able pedal. The controls and editing parameters are visible via the LCD Screen and LED lights situated at the appropriate locations, and are adjusted via intuitive rotary control knobs. The GT-10 is also built to last and its rugged and sturdy design should easily manage with the rigours of a busy life on the road …

HTFR presents the Numark X2 Hybrid Turntable / CD Deck + MP3. Showing you how this club quality hybrid turntable works and how it allows you to play and mix cds and vinyl from the one unit. The Numark X2 Hybrid Turntable / CD Deck + MP3 can be bought online at www.htfr.com * Direct drive turntable and mp3 cd deck hybrid * Play cd & vinyl on one unit * Control cd with vinyl platter jog wheel * Cd / cd-r / cd rw / mp3 compatability * +/- 6, 12, 25 & 100% pitch range * 33 & 45 rpm * S-shaped tone arm (interchangeable tone arm system) * Reverse play * Bright vfd display * Master tempo (key lock) * Front loading cd deck * Vinyl platter works as jog wheel * Track search * Key control * Anti-shock buffer technology * Seemless looping * Full vinyl emulation * Blue lcd display * Start / break adjust * Dual cd & phono outputs (+ vinyl line level output) * User upgradeable through internet downloads * Includes blue vinyl (for cdx style performance or use as a battle weapon in vinyl playback) * Cartridges & stylus sold separately

This video is a demonstration of my MAME arcade cabinet, which is a miniaturized Neo-Geo MVS. It was built 100% from the ground up by modifying plans for a Neo-Geo MVS 2-Slot upright cabinet. It only has controls for one player, but there is a second external USB joystick that can be plugged in for two players. PC Specs: -ASUS P4T533-C Motherboard -Pentium 4 2.53 GHZ CPU -512MB PC1066 RDRAM -BFG GeForce 6800 128MB AGP -80GB Western Digital 7200RPM HDD -Onboard Sound & Ethernet -17″ Envision LCD @ 1280×1024 Software Setup: -Windows XP Service Pack 3 running minimal services and programs -Custom boot screens -Running MaLa (MAME Front End) as the Windows shell in place of explorer. -MameUI version .126u3 running at 1280×1024 with RGB filters & DirectX Other Cabinet Features: -Pause, Menu, Service, and One-Button-Power-On buttons -80MM exhaust fan -Stereo speakers -Custom sized & printed marquee and control panel -Working coin door & lights Currently there is no side art but I am in the process of having it printed. The plans are available to anyone who wants them, just drop me a line. Worklog: forum.arcadecontrols.com Blog (WIP): www.lewisjeff.com Enjoy!