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Music Products for Hobbyists and Professionals
Tascam US144 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI
Interface
Target Market: Musicians who want to record with their computer (pro-sumer)
Price: $199.95
Product Description: Record two tracks at a time with zero latency; whether you have a PC or a Mac, your song ideas go down in real time, real easy. Its size means you can take it anywhere you take your laptop, yet it's packed with features that make buying it an audio no-brainer. MIDI input and output, high quality mic inputs, 96kHz/24-bit recording (better than CD quality)-all the stuff you'd want without the fluff you wouldn't. The US-144: the answer to your recording needs.
Comments: If you have musician visitors, they'll want to see this item. The US144 by Tascam is
a computer recording system that connects via USB and allows musicians to create very high
quality recordings. This is a great gift for musicians this season.
Line6 Floor POD
Target Market: Guitarists (new to experienced) Price: $199.95
Product Description: Rock ‘n’ Roll has never been about taking things in moderation. So why skimp on your guitar tone? Floor POD® offers 12 prescription-strength amp and cab models from the critically acclaimed POD® 2.0 plus amazing sounding, easy-to-use effects right at your feet. Now you can have your signature sound in any situation. No hassles. No headaches. From jamming with headphones at home, plugging in front of any guitar amp or PA or jacking into anything with power and speakers, getting killer guitar sounds for studio or stage has never been easier.
Comments: One of the most common second purchases an electric guitarist makes is for guitar
effects. These are big products for us, and Line 6 is one of the biggest names in this category.
The Line 6 Floor POD is an inexpensive way for guitarists of every age and skill level to add a
huge selection of new sounds to their guitar. This season, the Floor POD will be a big hit with
guitarists.
Marshall MG Guitar Amplifier
Half Stack with MG100HDFX Head and MG412A Cabinet
Target Market: Guitarists (growing to experienced) Price: $599.95
Product Description: The Marshall Half Stack is legendary among guitarists. Boasting the
same impressive features and staggering versatility of the MG100DFX combo, this awesome, 100
Watt head will drive any cabinet in the Marshall range, but is best suited to the MG412A (angled)
120 Watt 4x12" cabinet. Unbelievable tone, feel, and projection come as a standard.
Comments: Old Faithful. The only guitarists that don't want a Marshall Half Stack are the guitarists that already own one. This has always been a big seller for zZounds, and this holiday season will not be an exception.
Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric
Guitar (with Case)
Target Market: Guitarists (experienced) Price: $999.99 (dropped from $1269.00 on October 20th!!!)
Product Description: The Les Paul Studio enhances the solid, proven design of the world’s most
famous guitar with a wide choice of finishes, a sleek, no-frills look. The Les Paul Studio is
the favorite of guitarists who demand traditional Les Paul performance with a modern attitude.
Comments: At this price point, we don't expect it to move like the Silvertone guitar pack
above. But this Guitar always moves during the holidays, thanks to some very generous givers...
Tama IS52C Imperialstar 5-Piece
Drum Kit
Target Market: Drummers (new to growing) Price: $629.95
Product Description: The Imperialstar by Tama is ideal for the budding drummer who wants a
kit they can grow into, not grow out of. This package comes "Ready to Rock" with an 18x22 inch
bass drum and high-quality German-made brass cymbals.
Comments: For a serious beginner, this is a perfect kit. Just as the description says, this
is a kit the drummer can grow into, not out of. If you have musician traffic, this is a great
kit to show prospective drummers or their gift-giving family/friends.
Digidesign MBox 2 Pro FireWire
Audio/MIDI Interface
Target Market: Singers, Songwriters, Guitarists, Rappers, Producers, etc (anyone ready to
record) Price: $699.00
Product Description: The Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro is a portable, high-definition audio/MIDI
production system that delivers truly professional sound quality. Packing an impressive variety
of connection options into a compact interface, Mbox 2 Pro puts powerful multitrack recording
and mixing capabilities into your hands, so you can create wherever inspiration strikes. Mbox 2
Pro also includes award-winning, industry-standard Pro Tools LE software, over 50 effects and
instrument plug-ins, and the Pro Tools Ignition Pack -- a collection of powerful tools to get
you started creating right away.
Comments: This recent release is very lustworthy among musicians. The Mbox 2 Pro is a Pro
Tools recording system with plenty of hardware functionality. This is a gold-mine for any
musician, from guitarists to rappers to songwriters, turning their computer into a full service
recording studio.
Similar Recommendation: Regular version of the Mbox2, only $449.
Akai MPC500 MIDI Production
System/Sampler
Target Market: Hip Hoppers, electronic musicians Price: $799.00
Product Description: Akai Professional's MPC500 is the first truly portable all-in-one Music Production Center. Affording artists the ability to sample and create music on-the-go, the MPC500 offers many of the same features users have grown to love in the MPC line. From rock solid sequencing and programming to expandable memory and storage options, the MPC500 is only small in physical size. Compatible with other MPC products, the MPC500 extends users' studios to fit in with their mobile lifestyles.
Comments: If you've heard a hip hop song, there is a good chance you've heard an MPC. That said, anyone wanting to make hip hop music generally wants this machine. Before the MPC500 came out, there hasn't been an MPC for sale for under $1000. This is a big release just ready for the holiday season...
Novation Remote 25SL 25-Key
USB Controller Keyboard with AutoMap
Target Market: Computer Musicians, Producers, Keyboardists
Price: $399.95
Product Description: Novation's Remote25 SL is a compact, USB driven keyboard MIDI controller
with a wide range of smart controls. Employing a row of faders, a barrage of buttons, and plenty
of knobs, Remote25 SL is a hands on solution to getting the most out of your computer music
production.
Comments: Novation is a big name to keyboardists, music producers, and those who aspire to be. In the Remote25, they put a LOT of value into such a low price. This will be a big seller year round, but expect a bigger push during the holidays.
Audio Technica AT2041 Studio
Microphone Package
Target Market: Recording Musicians, Vocalists Price: $149.95
Product Description: The AT2041SP Studio Pack offers two versatile 20 Series condenser
microphones for use in home, project and commercial studios. Equally at home with digital and
analog recording devices, the two included studio condensers deliver remarkable specs and
superior build. The critically acclaimed AT2020 side-address condenser is ideal for vocal and
instrument applications, while the new AT2021 small-diaphragm condenser is a natural for
acoustic instruments, overheads, hi-hat and piano.
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