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Oaktone Puts a Foot Down For artists who perform with computers, Oaktone has unveiled its new Oakboard Floor Vista with USB-C, a rugged MIDI control- ler that can be easily operated from the floor and away from their computers. Oakboard Floor Vista puts the show under the artist’s feet. This compact yet durable MIDI control- ler lets the artist see a visual readout of their Ableton Live and Oaktone Taz CueList with- out the need to look at the computer. The four-button MIDI foot controller has four quality, “soft touch” foot switches and can be used with any digital audio workstation onstage or in the studio. As of AbleSet version 2.7, Oakboard Floor Vista’s screen will show any AbleSet setlist automatically. Simply open AbleSet and your Ableton Live set and plugin. No extra config- urations are required. $ Oaktone (oaktone.com)
Kala Hits the Beach Kala’s durable, eco-conscious Waterman Recycled Beach Collection is a travel-friend- ly, water-resistant line of ukuleles.
Standard sourced plastic. The ukuleles are setup with Aquila B-Black Strings and made from renewable plant sources. The Kala Color Chord Learn To Play Ukulele Starter Kit has been updated for 2025 to be constructed with
Offered in six coastal colors — including two that glow-in-the-dark — in soprano and concert sizes, each ukulele body and neck are now made using 100% Global Recycled
the same recycled plastic material. $ Kala Brand Music Co. (kalabrand.com)
ATCP Adopts GTX Sound Systems Rancho Cucamonga, California-based Above The Crowd Productions (ATCP) delivers cutting-edge audio, video and light- ing services for events across industries. Founded in 2007 by CEO Eddie Limon, ATCP has grown from a DJ service into a full-scale event production company, serv- ing clients like nightclubs, resorts, houses of worship and concert venues. ATCP recent- ly enhanced its offerings by adopting RCF’s flagship TT+ Audio GTX line. “The GTX systems’ fidelity, build quality, and engineering allow us to compete at the highest level and meet our clients’ demand- ing needs,” Limon said. The GTX systems, featuring GTX 10 and GTX 12 line arrays, GTS 29 subwoofers, and XPS 16k amplifiers, enable ATCP to pro- vide tailored solutions for high-profile events, including corporate conferences and festivals. i RCF (rcf-usa.com)
P. Mauriat Rolls Out Venus Saxophones
P. Mauriat has unveiled its PMSA/ PMST-600CV Venus Saxophones. The Venus Saxophones pair aes- thetics with a diverse tonal palette. The horns feature a 95% copper alloy body combined with silver- plated keywork, black pearl key touches, an enlarged bore ratio and a hand-hammered traditional bell. P. Mauriat artist Leah Concialdi referred to the Venus as “a work of art through and through. It delivers a clear, focused tone that seamlessly adapts to any musical setting and has the multi- dimensionailty to easily blend or cut through.” $ P. Mauriat (pmauriatmusic.com)
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