L.A. Music Blog

Friday, July 8, 2011

Don't wait!! Fender Passport PROMOTION JULY 1 'til SEPTEMBER 30

THE GIBSON GUITARS, CUSTOM SHOP TRAVELING EXHIBIT

WHERE: L.A. Music Superstore, 230 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, ON, L5G 1G7

WHEN: Friday, June 10, 2011, 3 - 7 pm

The Gibson Custom, Art & Historic Division's Traveling Exhibit is one of the most exciting displays of guitars and guitar information anywhere around. The 40-foot "showroom on wheels" instantly becomes the focal point at any event it visits. The traveling exhibit enables the Custom Shop to come face-to-face with customers and provides "hands-on" interaction with Custom Shop instruments.

It's truly a guitar enthusiast's dream: A showroom full of guitars from the Gibson Custom Shop, all in one place - and you're allowed to play each and every one of them! And that's just part of the allure of the Gibson Custom Shop Traveling Exhibit. If you're after Historic Reissues of vintage instruments, Artist Signature models, or limited edition works of art, the Custom Shop has the guitar for you.

Whether you are a guitar collector or someone who just enjoys music, there is something for everyone. The Gibson Custom Shop Traveling Exhibit is an event all on its own.

HERE FOR ONE DAY ONLY! MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDAR AND DON'T MISS OUT!

Call LA Music and have our professional sales team answer any questions you may have.
TOLL FREE 1.877.76.MUSIC 1.877.766.8742
LOCAL 905.271.0303
Thank-you from the LA Music Team

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Alesis DM8USBKIT DM8 USB Electronic Drum Kit with DM8 Percussion Module

Compact, quiet, quick to set up, with true, natural sound, the DM8 USB Kit brings Alesis quality to drummers and studios. Whether you need quiet practice, tracking quickly into software, or fast on-stage setup, the DM8 USB Kit is a perfect choice.

This Kit is available NOW at LA Music in store and online! Visit us TODAY!

http://www.lamusic.ca/Alesis-DM8USBKIT-DM8-USB-Electronic-Drum-Kit-p/dm8usbkit.htm

The DM8 USB Kit features the barrier-shattering DM8 high-definition drum module with Dynamic Articulation. Our latest drum module in a line now spanning 20 years, the DM8 builds on the success of the top-of-the-line DM10. The DM8 shares the DM10’s essential architecture, including playback of genuine recordings of real drums and cymbals and advanced Dynamic Articulation™ multi-samples.

You'll find the DM8 to be packed with over 750 first-call studio and live drums and cymbals, dozens of play-along tracks, and an advanced metronome for practice and performance. The DM8 features professional audio and trigger inputs and outputs including USB MIDI for expansive flexibility and connection to a wide range of sounds and controllers.

It's an ultra-compact module, which means integrating components of the DM8 USB Kit - or the entire setup - into acoustic drum setups and percussion rigs is easy and comfortable. Imagine adding electronic, percussion and rare, ethnic sounds without giving up the organic, primal power of an acoustic set.

Never before has so much power been offered in a drum module this compact, at such an affordable price.

Whether you want to practice late night, or just keep the studio noise down, the rubberized pads of the DM8 USB Kit keep the acoustic noise down, while still giving you the ability to crank it up!

The DM8 USB Kit features a dual-zone snare, three toms, and a rugged kick pad. You can use virtually any single or double kick pedal for the pedal feel you prefer. The snare and tom pads mount on standard 10.5mm L-rods with low-slip, knurled mounting surfaces. The DM8 USB Kit comes with a compact 8-inch Hi-Hat with continuous-control pedal, a 12-inch Crash with choke, and a large 14-inch dual-zone Ride.

Everyone knows it can be tough to be seen on stage when you’re a drummer. You’re in the back, usually with no lights. And forget about being able to dance. That’s why our designers took great pains to make the USB Kit look as great as it feels and sounds. You’ll notice the sleek lines of the DM8DM8, bathed in Raw Aluminum painted finish, which just might match your MacBook Pro, iPad, iPod, or iPhone.

Drummers know that hardware can make or break a kit. But what’s ideal for tour - oversized, overweight stands - aren’t necessary in the studio, where space can be at a premium. That’s why we designed the DM8 USB Kit’s DMRack to take up minimal space yet offer stability, durability, and total position flexibility.

This rugged, four-post rack features 1 1/2-inch metal tubes for universal compatibility and sturdiness. The clamps on the DMRack adjust with large wingscrews for easy, tool-less adjustments with no drumkey needed. Mini-boom cymbal arms help get your cymbals right where you want them.

Besides size and noise, one of the requests we hear the most from drummers is that they hate building a rack from scratch. That’s why the DMRack comes pre-assembled in the box. We love to listen to what drummers have to say, and we’re happy to help save time and effort getting the kit from the boxes to read-to-play!

The DM8 USB Kit is quiet, compact, and ready to rock with amazing sounds. Take one for a test drive at your favorite Alesis dealer.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

DR Strings Announces DRAGON-SKIN™

“…LOUDER than uncoated strings”

DRAGON-SKIN™, with DR’s proprietary K3™coating, is the first acoustic string to make NO apologies, and NO excuses. Players have said DRAGON-SKIN™ acoustic guitar strings have less unwanted overtones, more volume and greater articulation than standard uncoated strings.

Volume, clarity, and durability are all hallmarks of the new K3™ coating.

Players say DRAGON-SKIN™ coated acoustic strings sound as good or better, and are louder, than uncoated strings.

DR named the strings DRAGON-SKIN™ because their effect on performance seems magical.

DRAGON-SKIN™ sets feature DR’s proprietary K3™ coating on all 6 strings.

DRAGON-SKIN™ sets are available in standard gauges:

DSA-11 (11-50), DSA-12 (12-54) and DSA-13 (13-56)

Player feedback includes:

“Coated strings are not supposed to sound this good.”

“You managed to make the first coated strings that definitely do not sound coated.”

“I’m not complaining. I just don’t understand how a coated string can sound better than my uncoated strings. Doesn’t that violate some law of nature?”

AVAILABLE TO ORDER OR PICK UP @ LA NOW !!!!!

http://www.lamusic.ca/SearchResults.asp?Search=dragan+skin

Friday, March 25, 2011

Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller

Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller 0348000

Squier Rock Band 3 Game GuitarFender® introduces the world’s first electric guitar that is also an officially licensed Rock Band™ 3 video game controller. The Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller is created for musicians and gamers alike and rocks both worlds.

Designed for the Rock Band™ 3 Pro mode, the controller lets users play the actual notes and chords of their favorite songs while racking up their scores. Its position-sensing fingerboard responds to the touch, turning gameplay into real musical performances. Gameplay requires the use of the Mad Catz® MIDI Pro Adapter (sold separately), compatible with Nintendo® Wii™, Microsoft® Xbox 360® and Sony PlayStation® 3.

The Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is also a fully functioning electric guitar that can be plugged into a guitar amp and played on its own. It can also be used as a MIDI controller for sequencers and recording software.

L.A Music will have stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come first served. http://www.lamusic.ca/Squier-F-0348000506-p/rock_band_game_guitar.htm

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

DigiTech Multi-Effects Pedal: IPAD Feature

Here is some valuable Information about amazing Multi-Effects Pedals by DigiTech.

These Products can be purchased through the online Music Superstore www.lamusic.ca

DIGITECH MULTI‐EFFECT PEDALS STREAM AUDIO DIRECTLY TO AN IPAD
QUICKLY AND EASILY RECORD CD QUALITY TRACKS

Apple® sold over 15 million iPads™ in 2010.

With the announcement of GarageBand for iPad,

Apple is enabling musicians of every skill level

to create music and capture their creativity.

DigiTech has had a similar mission for many years.

We have continually focused on giving players

the “power to create” with products like

JamMan, GNX workstations,

and the RP multi‐effect processors.

Using the current USB equipped DigiTech

multi‐effects processors players can use their favorite

presets and custom tones to record CD quality

audio guitar and bass tracks diectly to an iPad.

DigiTech is making it even easier to for musicians

to create music and share it with

The world.

HOW TO CONNECT RP/BP PEDAL TO AN IPAD

Customers can connect any USB equipped

DigiTech multi‐effect pedal to an iPad using a USB cable

and iPad Camera Connection Kit adaptor.

Adaptors are available at many of Apple’s authorized iPad dealers

and online at apple.com. The retail cost is $29.00.

TARGET USER



Musicians who use home recording equipment

RP155‐RP1000: Guitar players

BP355: Bass players

MAIN SELLING POINTS



Pedals Already Compatible with iPad:

The DigiTech multieffects pedals are currently compatible with the iPad and will record directly to GarageBand

and many other multi‐track recording apps via the USB connection.



Stream, Record, and Playback Your Custom Tones with HD Audio:

DigiTech pedals stream 24‐bit audio at 44.1 kHz sample rate over the USB connection.

· Saves Time and Energy Allowing Players to Record More: DigiTech multi‐effects pedals have more high definition effect, amp, and cabinet models than our competitors.

The pedals are ready to go out of the box. Simply connect them to an iPad via the USB port and customers can begin recoding immediately.

By using the processing power of DigiTech pedals to create the perfect tone, player free up more processing power in the iPad to optimize its performance.

USB EQUIPPED DIGITECH PEDALS COMPATIBLE WITH IPAD

RP155, $167 Retail

RP255, $249 Retail

RP355, $345 Retail

RP500, $485 Retail

RP1000, $689 Retail

BP355, $345 Retail

DIGITECH SUPERIOR TO COMPETITORS

Compatible with iPad without any additional digital I/O equipment or 3rd party software; users only need the iPad Camera Connection Kit.

Best selling multi‐effect pedals in the world

High definition audio and effect models from the company that invented multi‐effects and effect modeling.

DigiTech gives customers more effects, amp models, and cabinets models than competition

Large, easy to read display, with user‐friendly preset editing matrix

CHALLENGES

Do I have to have the USB‐to‐30‐pin adaptor? Yes. Currently this is the only approved adaptor from Apple that will allow connection of USB devices to an iPad. They are readily available from most authorized Apple iPad dealers.

Do I have to record tracks with effects? No. You can bypass the effects in the pedal to record a dry signal to an iPad.

How do I control the recording levels? Each DigiTech unit has a USB recording level and playback level that can be adjusted to fit your personal preferences.

PRODUCT COMPARISON CHART

	DigiTech	DigiTech	DigiTech	DigiTech	DigiTech
	RP155	RP255	RP355	RP500	RP1000

Retail	$167	$249	$345	$485	$689
Effects	47	55	64	80	100
Amps	23	24	34	53	55
Cabinets	12	15	18	22	26
Presets	100	120	140	200	200
Drum Patterns	60	60	60	‐	‐
Looper	‐	20 sec.	20 sec.	20 sec.	20 sec.
USB	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes