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The Vienna Symphonic Library Solo Strings virtual instrument software features soloists Christian Eisenberger, Katharina Traunfellner, Rubn Dubrovski, and Martin Deuring. Sensitive and clear, exact and homogeneous, their performances are technically perfect and utterly convincing in their musicality. Not only are they in command of their instruments but, after several years of working for the Vienna Symphonic Library, they also know exactly what is required of them to create ideal samples. Their performances at the Silent Stage come alive again in this Vienna virtual instrument.Apart from the entire sample treasury of the Horizon Series' Solo Strings Edition, this Vienna Instrument contains many new articulations; "Zigane," the leisurely "smeared" portamentos, are particularly impressive as Interval Performances with the new audio engine's algorithms. Another new articulation group is the fast Interval Performances in legato, marcato, and spiccato. Additional "harsh" articulations are played with an especially raw, almost brutal attack, and now are available as superbly effective Interval and Repetition Performances. The virtual instrument software also has special Performance Trills, repetitions in spiccato and ricochet articulations, sustains with fading vibrato, ponticello, sul tasto, and numerous natural and artificial harmonics.ArticulationsPerformances:Interval Performances: legato, portamento, zigane (gipsy), dtach, marcato, spiccatoFast Interval Performances: legato, marcato, spiccato, harshPerformance TrillsInterval Performance Glissandos on the same string, fast and medium speed, up and downRepetition Performances: legato, bow vibrato, portato (slow, medium, fast), staccato, spiccato, harshFast Repetitions and ricochet repetitions (accelerando, ritardando)Runs: legato, spiccato; major, minor, chromatic, whole toneGrace notes: normal, slow, ziganeGlissandos: medium and fast octave glissandos on the same stringSingle notes:Short notes: staccato, short dtach, long dtach, 4 variations eachLong notes: sustains without, with medium, with progressive, with fading vibrato, espressivo; marcatoDynamics: various crescendos & diminuendos, with and without vibrato, fp, sfz, sffz, pfpTremolos: sustains, crescendo & diminuendoTrills: half tone, whole tone, crescendo & diminuendo, constant speed and accelerandoPizzicatos: normal, secco, Bartk pizzicatosCol legnoSul ponticello: staccato, dtach, sustains, crescendos & diminuendos, sfz, sffz, tremolo, repetitionsSul tasto: staccato, dtach, sustains, sforzato, tremoloNatural harmonics: sustains, repetitions, glissandosArtificial harmonics: staccato, sustains, repetitions, glissandos Minimize

We're proud to announce the arrival of two new Custom Artis ... Read more

We're proud to announce the arrival of two new Custom Artist Edition guitars: the Martin JSO! Sing Out Pete Seeger (6-string see SKU# H71003) and the Martin J12SO! Sing Out Pete Seeger (12-string). The guitars mark the 60th anniversary of Sing Out!, the magazine, songbook publisher and syndicator of traditional music radio shows that Seeger helped found in 1950. To mark this milestone, no more than 120 of these guitars are being built, signed by both Seeger and Martin Chairman and CEO Christian Frederick (Chris) Martin IV.For more than 70 years, Seeger has embraced and championed traditional American music, as a member of the Almanac Singers in the 1940s, the Weavers in the 1950s and recently, as a solo artist. The 12-String J12SO! is inspired by Seeger's personal 12-string guitars, the first two of which were custom built by Liverpool luthier and engineer G. Stanley Francis; with later, evolved versions crafted by Connecticut luthier Bruce A. Taylor.The J12SO! model has Martin's Grand Jumbo body style, built of solid woods. The top is built of Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood on the back and sides, a genuine mahogany neck with unadorned black ebony fingerboard, and a polished East Indian rosewood headplate. The headplate includes the familiar gold C. F. Martin & Co. logo, as well as a banjo sketch drawn by Seeger and a replica of his signature inlaid in mother of pearl. The unique and distinctive triangular sound hole is surrounded by a black/white/black/white fine line rosette, and the top of the sound hole is encircled by bold herringbone purfling and grained ivoroid binding.Both models are finished with a polished gloss lacquer finishes, with aging toner on the tops to enhance their vintage style and are protected in Vintage Series Geib-style hardshell cases.Each of the limited edition (120) custom guitars will be numbered in sequence with the edition's total number produced.Since 1950, Sing Out!'s mission has been to preserve and support the cultural diversity and heritage of all traditional and contemporary folk music, and to encourage making folk music a part of our everyday lives.Model: J12SO sing out 60th Pete SeegerConstruction: mahogany blocks dovetail neck jointBody size: grand j-14 fretTop: solid sitka spruceRosette: single ringBack material: solid East Indian rosewoodSide material: solid East Indian rosewoodBinding: grained ivoroidTop inlay style: gold herringboneNeck shape: modified low ovalHeadstock: solid/diamond/square taperScale length: 27.5''Number of frets clear: 15Number of frets total: 21Fingerboard width at nut: 1-3/4''Bridge material: black ebonyBridge style: stauffer style pyramidTuning machines: Grover chrome enclosed w/ small buttonsPickguard: black - 2pc. SetCase: 593xl geib styleInterior label: sing out label signed by Pete Seeger & CFM IV Minimize

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Powered by Frooition Pro Home | About Us | Store Policies Shop Search Musician's Gear Electric 5-String Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings Click here to view full size. Full Size Image Click to close full size. Item Description Manufactured from the finest nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a platinum hexagon steel core to produce higher magnetic response for greater brilliance, volume, sustain, and strength. About Us Payment Shipping Terms Returns About Us Musician's Friend is a company wit Minimize

Native Instruments SESSION STRINGS PRO is a state-of-the-ar ... Read more

Native Instruments SESSION STRINGS PRO is a state-of-the-art collection of sampled studio strings. With its immaculate, intimate quality, unique musical workflow and a vivid, modern edge, SESSION STRINGS PRO is a perfect choice for pop, R&B and more. But NI's SESSION STRINGS PRO is more than just a string library. Creating natural, expressive string tracks in the highest possible quality has never been more immediate, or more rewarding.The sound of SESSION STRINGS PRO is close, detailed and intimate, an essential alternative to orchestral strings. Meticulously sampled and designed to sit well in the mix, each of the four ensembles consists of five instrument groups: full ensemble, four violins, three violas, two cellos and two basses. Play full ensembles, mapped across the keyboard, or individual instrument groups.Multiple velocity layers and 29 articulations provide a wide, expressive range. With smooth looping, beautifully fluid transitions and up to four round robin samples per note, SESSION STRINGS PRO delivers a strikingly natural sound. Whats more, an additional set of presets provides the glamorous sound of vintage soul and disco.The defining quality of this instrument is musical flow. Designed by musicians for musicians, SESSION STRINGS PRO provides tailored workflows for performance and production, supporting the creative process, rather than getting in the way. You can play chords and monophonic lines at the same time, and all 29 articulations are available in a single interface. And for instant rhythm, the Animator transforms the chords you play into lively rhythmical phrases.SESSION STRINGS PRO provides detailed control, right down to the amount of bow noise. Choose between classic or pop instrument placements. Experiment with close and wide microphone positions, or combine two ensembles for a full, widescreen sound. All ensembles are provided as two different preset types: performance, for playing with two hands on the keyboard, and production, for assigning key switches.The clarity, warmth, and character of these strings has been achieved using the very best equipment for outstanding sound quality. Every note is expertly played by virtuosos from Europes top orchestras, and the instruments used were hand-picked Italian antiques, including an exquisite cello from 1685.Combine up to four ensembles, each with four violins, three violas, two cellos and two bassesPlay up to four full 11-piece ensembles or individual instrument groupsChoose between contemporary and classical instrument placementCreate instant rhythmical phrases with the fully-customizable Animator29 articulations, 4 velocity layers, all within a single interfaceAdditional presets for the sound of vintage soul and disco48 GB of immaculate string samples (32 GB compressed) Minimize

The Vienna Symphonic Library Chamber Strings features a vi ... Read more

The Vienna Symphonic Library Chamber Strings features a virtual violin ensemble with 6 players, a viola ensemble with 4 players, a cello ensemble with 3 players, and a double bass ensemble with 2 players. These small string ensembles present themselves as a full instrumental body rich in nuances. New performance algorithms allow the liveliness to unfold, whether tender or expressive, quiet or dynamic, light as a feather or energetic. The Chamber Strings virtual instruments exude their flair for intimate arrangements in chamber music compositions or in divided string groups. Large string ensemble samples combined with the Chamber Strings are enhanced by additional nuances and a wealth of variations.Expanding on the Horizon Series Chamber Strings Edition, this Vienna virtual instrument contains many new articulations, such as "Zigane" portamentos, articulations with harsh attacks, harmonics, marcato performances, new repetitions, and many others, altogether doubling the sample count of the Horizon Series' Chamber Strings.ArticulationsPerformances:Interval Performances: legato, portamento, zigane (gipsy), dtach, marcato, spiccatoPerformance TrillsRepetition Performances: legato, portato, staccato, spiccato, harshGrace notes: normal, ziganeSingle notes:Short notes: short staccato, long staccato, short dtach, long dtach, 4 variations eachLong notes: sustains with and without vibrato, espressivoDynamics: various crescendos & diminuendos, with and without vibrato, fp, sfz, sffzSustained tremolosTrills: normal and baroque trills, half tone & whole tone, crescendo & diminuendoPizzicatos: normal, Bartk pizzicatosNatural harmonics: sustains, glissandosArtificial harmonics: staccato, sustains, repetitions Minimize

The Taylor 2012 GS5-12 Mahogany/Cedar Grand Symphony 12-Str ... Read more

The Taylor 2012 GS5-12 Mahogany/Cedar Grand Symphony 12-String Acoustic Guitar combines the exceptionally warm and articulate tones of tropical mahogany with a Sitka spruce top. You get a guitar with wide dynamic range and mellow warm tone. The traditional acoustic guitar styling of the Taylor GS5-12 creates an elegant, understated look, but with the power and richness only a 12-string guitar can deliver.Grand Symphony (GS)Body Length: 20" / Body Width: 16 1/4" / Body Depth: 4 5/8"The ultimate Taylor strummer.The Grand Symphony shape joined the line in 2006 and delivers Taylors boldest, richest acoustic voice. Think of it as a Grand Auditorium with a turbo boost, thanks to expanded physical dimensions, including a slightly wider waist and a bigger lower bout. Strummers and pickers with a driving attack will love the fullness, volume and sustain. Yet for such a robust voice, the GS is also clear and responsive to fast picking runs or a light fingerstyle touch, so if youre a dynamic player, this shape is a true contender. And the big voice doesnt come at the expense of balance. The piano-like bass, meaty midrange, and thick, shimmering highs blend seamlessly. These traits also make the GS a great vehicle for 12-Strings. If you like a lush, potent guitar tone that has the horsepower to compete with other acoustic cannons out there, the GS shape is a worthy choice.Tropical MahoganyOrigin: Central and South AmericaMahogany is a good wood to anchor a discussion of tones, as a lot of other wood tones can be described in relation to it. Its essential sonic profile is well represented in the midrange frequencies. Acoustic guitars in general tend to live in the midrange portion of the sound spectrum, but mahogany in particular displays a lot of midrange character. That thick, present midrange sound is sometimes described in guitar circles as meaty, organic or even chewy wherever a player digs in on the fretboard, theyre tapping into the core of the harmonic content of what a guitar produces. Those great midrange frequencies produce overtones that stack up and produce bloom, giving the sound extra girth. When one hears the resulting harmonics, the chewy tone serves up a big mouthful of midrange. As a popular tonewood for many decades, mahogany has been used on scads of old school acoustic recordings, and that sonic heritage carries across various strains of roots music, from blues to folk to slack key.Goes well with: A broad range of players and musical styles; people who like a well-balanced tone, nice dynamic range and a healthy serving of overtones. Blues and other rootsy players tend to respond well to mahoganys midrange character. A smaller body mahogany guitar (GC or GA) might appeal to fingerstyle players, whereas more aggressive flatpickers might opt for a mahogany Dreadnought or GS. For versatility, a mahogany GA is a good bet. Because of mahoganys midrange, a player with dark hands will tend to sound darker on a mahogany guitar. A bright player will sound slightly less bright.Shape: Grand SymphonyBack/Side Wood: Tropical MahoganyTop Wood: Western Red CedarNeck/Heel: Tropical MahoganyElectronics: ESBracing: Forward Shifted Pattern with Relief RoutBinding: IvoroidFretboard Wood: EbonyFretboard Inlay: 4mm Abalone DotsHeadstock Overlay: Indian RosewoodBridge Inlay: NoneBridge Pins: Ebony with Abalone DotsNut & Saddle: TusqTuners: Taylor GoldTruss Rod Cover: Indian RosewoodBack/Side Finish: GlossTop Finish: GlossNeck Finish: SatinCutaway: NonePickguard: NoneTaylor hardshell case Minimize

This Sale is for 12 sets of Ducks Deluxe Super High Quality ... Read more

This Sale is for 12 sets of Ducks Deluxe Super High Quality Boutique Nickel Alloy Extra Light Gage Electric Guitar String Sets. ~ * Electric 9's have a free extra small "E" string included! * These Flat Out Wail !! *Lead or Rhythm - you can feel the difference.. * Lightn'n Fast Response - String Sizes are listed below ... ~ .009-.011-.016-.024W-.032-.042 ~ *Remain consistent in tuning during bends, hammer ons, pull offs, alternate tunings and wang-bar-dive-bombs... *Unsurpassed for controlled feed back, harmonics and sustain... *Here's some feedback about our strings: "These strings are the REAL deal! Magnificent nickel tones from my 59 Gibson :-))" - shamraycustomshop ~ "Hi Doc, Thanks. Iv'e bought two boxes of 9's from you a while ago, and I reckon they're the best strings i've had on my axes - I have quite a collection (I'm a Les Paul Man) incl a '52 unbound neck, '54 all gold, '55 Jr, '58 Special, '59 Custom and quite a few more!! Through the old gibsom amps or my gig-rig '72 Marshall 100w stack these strings sing. Thanks again," - Keith. ~ "High quality product. Changed me from the brand I had been using for over 30 yrs"- big-techie ~ "Did my first 2 gigs on these strings, no break-in time, kept tune, sound grt! " - mightypog ~ "Your strings are in my opinion the best that money can buy, your service is also fantastic. Cheers and all the best," - Adam ~ "I must have More!!! Sponsor me!?!? GREAT TONE, SUSTAIN&DURABILITY! MINT STRINGS! " - scottyp84 ~ "THE BEST STRINGS EVER USED!!! GREAT COMMUNICATION...EXTRA SELLER!!! THANKS" - yellowcapt ~ *Wrapped tighter for less finger fatigue, greater response, longer string life and heightened dynamics... *Lead or rhythm - you can feel the difference... *Nickel Alloy *US Made with U.S. Materials *100% Guaranteed - That's One Dozen (12) sets of the Highest Quality Boutique Electric Guitar Strings Available... with an "EXTRA "E" String !! Minimize

The Taylor 2012 GS6-12 Maple/Spruce Grand Symphony 12-Strin ... Read more

The Taylor 2012 GS6-12 Maple/Spruce Grand Symphony 12-String Acoustic Guitar is part of acoustic guitar lore, and a major part of Taylor history. Once you hear it, you won't forget the energetic sound of this maple GS acoustic guitar. Full, lush, and clear, with Taylor's signature 12-string playability, the GS6-12 is a guitar you'll want in your collection.The GS shape is well-suited for a 12-string guitar, yielding a beautiful, rich low end, an even balance from low to high, and an overall resonance that 12-string players will love. Maple is always a compatible wood for 12-strings, as its clear focus adds extra definition to the double-course sound.Grand Symphony (GS)Body Length: 20" / Body Width: 16 1/4" / Body Depth: 4 5/8"The ultimate Taylor strummer.The Grand Symphony shape joined the line in 2006 and delivers Taylors boldest, richest acoustic voice. Think of it as a Grand Auditorium with a turbo boost, thanks to expanded physical dimensions, including a slightly wider waist and a bigger lower bout. Strummers and pickers with a driving attack will love the fullness, volume and sustain. Yet for such a robust voice, the GS is also clear and responsive to fast picking runs or a light fingerstyle touch, so if youre a dynamic player, this shape is a true contender. And the big voice doesnt come at the expense of balance. The piano-like bass, meaty midrange, and thick, shimmering highs blend seamlessly. These traits also make the GS a great vehicle for 12-Strings. If you like a lush, potent guitar tone that has the horsepower to compete with other acoustic cannons out there, the GS shape is a worthy choice.Big Leaf MapleOrigin: Western North AmericaA dense hardwood, maple's tone is like a laser beam very focused and dominant on the fundamental. Often described as having a "bright" sound, maple has fewer overtones than other medium-density woods, resulting in quicker note decay. This makes it a preferred guitar wood for live performance settings with a band especially with bass, drums and electric guitar because it cuts through a mix well, allows the acoustic sound to be heard, and is less prone to feedback issues. It has some midrange, and a lot more treble sparkle than rosewood.Goes Well With: Live band performances, recording, lead players who like clean articulation and note definition, 12-strings, players with dark bone tone.Shape: Grand SymphonyBack/Side Wood: Big Leaf MapleTop Wood: Sitka SpruceNeck/Heel: Hard Rock MapleElectronics: NoneBracing: 12-String Bracing with Relief RoutBinding: IvoroidFretboard Wood: EbonyFretboard Inlay: 4mm Abalone DotsHeadstock Overlay: Indian RosewoodBridge Inlay: NoneBridge Pins: Ebony with Abalone DotsNut & Saddle: TusqTuners: Taylor GoldTruss Rod Cover: Indian RosewoodBack/Side Finish: GlossTop Finish: GlossNeck Finish: GlossCutaway: NonePickguard: NoneCase: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Minimize

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Powered by Frooition Pro Home | About Us | Store Policies Shop Search Musician's Gear Electric 4-String Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings Click here to view full size. Full Size Image Click to close full size. Item Description Manufactured from the finest nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a platinum hexagon steel core to produce higher magnetic response for greater brilliance, volume, sustain, and strength. About Us Payment Shipping Terms Returns About Us Musician's Friend is a company wit Minimize