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You get visual confirmation that you’re in tune right on each string!
The unique pick-sized Planet Waves SOS Strobe Tuner uses Planet Wave’s revolutionary Strobe-On-String technology. If you’ve set a turntable’s pitch via a stroboscopic control or use harmonic comparative tuning at multiple fret points to tune a guitar, you will immediately get the concept.
Barely bigger than a guitar pick, the SOS Tuner emits 2 out-of-phase LED light beams onto the vibrating string. The 2 beams dance on the string when it’s out of tune, slow down as you approach pitch, and stop when you’re in tune. A thumbwheel selects the correct LED output for each string, making the Planet Waves SOS Tuner specific to 6-string guitars. Since it relies strictly on visuals, the SOS Tuner is ideal for noisy and dim situations.
NOTE: The Planet Waves SOS Strobe Tuner only works with 6-string guitars in standard tuning. The tuner’s lights may be difficult to see on some clear nylon classical guitar treble strings.
Planet Waves SOS Strobe Pick Tuner Features:
- Ergonomic pick-sized design
- Light-based tuning
- Thumbwheel selects string
- Ideal in noisy, dark settings
- Auto power-off
- CR1620 battery included
Valid 05/31 only!

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Shatters the price/performance barrier!
Complete 5-piece drum shell kit from Pulse features black drum hardware, suspension mounts on toms, and bold, edgy finishes. Cymbal stands and cymbals not included with drum set.
Pulse Pro 5-Piece Shell Pack with Black Hardware Features:
- 22″ x 16″ bass
- 12″ x 10″ and 13″ x 11″ toms
- 16″ x 16″ floor tom
- 5-1/2″ x 14″ steel snare
- Hardware bit included
- Stands, pedals, and cymbals sold separately
Valid 05/30 only!

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Large-diaphragm performance and the latest in transformerless FET circuitry.
The MXL 992 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Mic delivers the dynamic range required for the most demanding applications. It has an airy, open sound with low self-noise essential for accurate digital recording. 20Hz-20kHz range. 10dB switchable attenuation. Selectable -10dB low-frequency roll-off. Large brass enclosure. Includes deluxe carrying case and custom-designed shockmount. Requires phantom power.
MXL MXL 992 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Features:
- Large gold capsule
- Wide 20Hz-20kHz frequency range
- 10dB switchable attenuation
- -10dB low frequency cut
- Includes shockmount and deluxe carrying case
- 2 lbs.
MXL MXL 992 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Includes:
- deluxe carrying case, custom-designed shockmount
Valid 05/29 only!

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A great accent snare drum with cutting, bright overtones.
This Mapex Black Panther 13″ x 6″ snare drum is a great accent snare drum. It has a maple and cherry shell that gives it bright, cutting overtones that are sure to cut through the mix. It features chrome hardware, and an 8-lug design that gives you the ability to fine-tune in order to get that great, accent tone you are looking for.
Mapex Black Panther Special Snare Features:
- Shell: maple and cherry
- Size: 13″ x 6″
- Lugs: 8-lug chrome
- Hoops: 2.3mm Powerhoops chrome
Valid 05/28 only!

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The I/O and audio quality necessary for critical project studio work at an unbelievable price!
Utilizing DICE II FireWire technology for big bandwidth, fast signal handling, and lots of digital headroom, the Alesis io|26 is a professional—level computer recording interface in an easy-to-use tabletop design. You get 8 analog channels and 18 digital channels; Alesis high definition microphone preamps; Cirrus audiophile converters and jitter elimination technology; and high—quality 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion circuitry.
The io|26 audio interface has line-level inserts on analog channels, 48V phantom power, 5-segment signal/clip meters, 2 headphone outputs, 8 line-level outputs, turntable inputs, S/PDIF I/O, dual MIDI/O, and includes Cubase LE recording software. Dual ADAT lightpipe inputs give you forward-thinking, professional expansion potential for your recording setup. Flexible, routable Hardware Direct Monitoring allows you to send a customized, latency-free mix to each output pair. The io|26 interface runs on FireWire bus power or AC power with the included adapter.
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27 May 2009
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Ideal for studios and home theaters.
The practical, height-adjustable Gear One SMS-6000 near-field monitor speaker stand has a stable triangular base with leveling floor spikes. The heavy-duty vertical shaft is height-adjustable from 36-1/2″ to 54″ and has safety pin holes for added security. Welded steel construction. 9-1/2″ square platform, 18″ base spread. 90 lb. capacity.
Gear One Near-Field Monitor Stand Specifications:
- Applications: large heavy-duty speakers
- Height Adj.: 36-1/2″ to 54″
- Weight Capacity: 90 lbs.
- Platform: 9-1/2″ square platform with 1mm-thick non-slip pad
- Base spread: 18″
- Construction: steel
- Color: black powder coat finish
Gear One Near-Field Monitor Stand Features:
- Tripod base with leveling floor spikes
- Height adjustable from 36-1/2″ to 54″
- Safety-pinned shaft
- Welded steel construction
Valid 05/26 only!

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The MXL V63M Condenser Studio Microphone has a 1″ diameter, 6-micron-thick diaphragm that delivers high sensitivity and detailed recordings. Wired with Mogami wire for added clarity. With balanced, transformerless output for low noise. Encased in a…
Valid 05/26 only!
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26 May 2009
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Sturdy, flexible design.
This multi-tooth ratchet cymbal tilter features triple tube construction with slip-proof nylon inner sleeve, OS cymbal accentuators, die-cast memory locks, and double-braced legs.
Mapex C550A Cymbal Stand Features:
- Multi-tooth ratchet cymbal tilter
- Triple tube construction with slip-proof nylon inner sleeve
- OS cymbal accentuators
- Die-cast memory locks
- Double-braced legs
- Five-year warranty
Valid 05/25 only!

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Clean, pure sound reproduction from the latest materials technology.
Fostex employs the latest cone material technology to obtain extremely pure music reproduction with the PM0.5 MKII Active Studio Monitors. Biamplification provides 40W to the 5″ LF drivers and 18W to the extremely responsive 3/4″ soft-dome tweeters. With the MKII upgrades, the tweeters are now a one-piece assembly with a redesigned damper to eliminate interference for clearer high-frequency response, and the cabinets sport a high-gloss piano black finish on their front. The compact cabinets are specially designed to eliminate unwanted resonance and incorporate a long bass port for deep and accurate low-frequency response.
The carefully tuned enclosures and circuitry produce great full range performance with exceptional neutrality even at high SPLs. The LF driver cones are made from cut-and-milled aromatic polyamide fibers that are simultaneously resin-impregnated to achieve high rigidity and optimum damping. The cones also have an olefin film thermally adhered to their surface to control frequency response and to ensure long-term reliability. Resin-impregnated cellulose dust caps cover voice coils made of high-purity copper wire for achieve extremely low distortion. Each soft dome tweeter uses UFLC (Poly Urethane Film Laminated Cloth) technology for lightweight and quality performance. Each amplifier is precisely calibrated to match the performance capability of its driver.
Fostex PM0.5 MKII Active Nearfield Studio Monitors – Pair Specifications:
- Frequency response: 50Hz-20kHz
- 7″W x 11″H x 10″D
- 14 lbs.
Fostex PM0.5 MKII Active Nearfield Studio Monitors – Pair Features:
- Biamplified with each amp calibrated to its driver
- 40W LF/30W HF
- 5″ LF driver
- 3/4″ soft dome HF tweeter
- Independent gain control for tweeter
- One-piece tweeter assembly with redesigned damper
- High-gloss piano black front panel
- Compact, ported bass-reflex design cabinet
- LF cones made from resin-impregnated aromatic polyamide fibers with olefin film cover Resin-impregnated cellulose dust cap
- High-purity copper wire voice coil
- Poly Urethane Film Laminated Cloth technology tweeter construction
- Locking XLR/TRS combo jack input
Valid 05/24 only!
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24 May 2009
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Taking things to a grander scale.
Like the name suggests, the philosophy behind this Epic Series 6-1/2″ x 14″ Snare Drum is all about taking things to a grander scale. By combining inner and outer plies of Birch veneer (2 plies at both the outer and inner shell,) and 4 core plies of premium maple, this drum focuses in the mid-tonal range with focused attack and sweet fundamental lows. The Vintage Bronze hardware featured on these drums hearkens to the golden era of drumming, with a look to a new age of percussion.
Ludwig Epic Snare Drum – Limited Edition Features:
- 2 inner plies of birch
- 4 core plies of maple
- 2 outer plies of birch
- Vintage Bronze lugs and hoops
- 6-1/2″ x 14″
Valid 05/23 only!