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Alfred Helps Beginners Alfred Music has released “Take the Stage! 10 Creative Piano Solos for Unforgettable Performances” by Angela Marshall. The book lets beginning stu- dents create show-stopping performanc- es. Pieces incorporate fun hand acrobat- ics, pedal effects, props, improvisation and audience participation to elevate first recit- als into special moments. Titles include “Elephant Adventure,” “Bamboo In The Rain,” “Haunted Waltz,” “Jazz Cat Jam,” “Olde Scottish Castle,” “Moon Race,” “Diamond Stars,” “My Blues,” “Beethoven’s Ghost” and “Whirligig.” $ Alfred Music (alfred.com)
Boss Empowers Musicians The Boss VG-800 V-Guitar Processor follows up the release of 2023’s GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer. The Boss VG-800 builds on decades of V-Guitar evolution that began with the VG-8 in 1995. Now, the next-gener- ation VG-800 boosts the creative firepower of today’s progressive musicians by deliver- ing a range of high-quality guitar modeling tones and alternate tunings. Empowering music-makers with limitless possibilities using only one instrument, the VG-800 redefines the boundaries of performance. A newly developed Dual Guitar/Bass function merges two distinct guitar or bass elements into a single instrument, each with its own customizable signal path. Players can also instantly switch between custom or alternate tunings, including Drop, Open, 12-string and more. $ Boss (boss.info)
Hosa’s EtherCON Cables Connect Audio Over Ethernet
Hosa Technology has unveiled its ETC series of EtherCON cables. Available in a variety of lengths, Hosa’s ETC series EtherCON cables are designed to offer a high-quality cable for professional audio and video networking over Ethernet. “For audio recording, live sound, and intricate event production with lighting, lasers and projection, Ethernet has now become one of the primary go-to choic- es for professional systems networking,” said Mayumi Allison, Hosa Technology’s CEO. “The ETC Series provides the reli- able, roadworthy cabling solution needed to have confidence in every aspect of pro sound and lighting.” Hosa’s ETC series are EtherCON cables designed for use with audio over Ethernet, stage lighting systems, mixing consoles,
and more tools that use Ethernet-based transmission protocols, including Dante, AES50, AVB and MADI. Hosa ETC cables are being made available at 5-foot (ETC- 105), 10-foot (ETC-110), 15-foot (ETC-115), 25-foot (ETC-125), 50-foot (ETC-150) and
100-foot (ETC-1100) lengths. $ Hosa Technology (hosatech.com)
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