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Very Decent
I'm just trying to learn guitar, so my opinion isn't expert, but this amp is decently loud for playing at home and has a lot of settings for various different sounds. I recommend | 1positive
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worth the price
No. despite being Michael Johnson, I am not related to the Johnson Guitar Co.The uke is well made, no scratches, visible glue or that sort of thing. The wood is not shiny. The neck is good, being thicker than most so it is nearly as thick as a guitar neck, not as flimsy and prone to bend as most ukes. The tuning machines excellent. The sound is good, the action very good. The strings surprised me by how quickly they stopped stretching. I tuned it last night and it was still in tune (at least with itself) this morning on the second day.The only gripe I have on the uke is that the plastic part of the bridge is not wide enough. The first and fourth string are right on the edge of it, and can fall over if you strum too hard or the string stretches. When it arrived I thought the fourth string was too far from the third, but found it had slipped over the edge.The carryine case is fairly shoddy. Only one zipper down the side, no pockets, no straps, only a carrying handle and thinner plastic than the case that came with my cheaper tenor uke. | 1positive
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Nice chair, a bit short for kid
I liked the chair - easy to assemble, stable enough, comfortable. For my 7-years old it is a bit too short though. I did set it on max height. Perfect for adult! | 1positive
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Don't buy this product
Dear Amazon Customers, please be carefully with this product and don't buy this wireless microphones.I purchased this in March 18, 2010.When I opened the box, it's looks that everything was OK with products BUT the microphones does not work.I try to use this with 2 home karaoke system but it does not work. The quality of sound is very low, you can't hear anything. I'll never buy anything from this company again.I cant understand how people can rate this product with 4 star.Please, don't buy this product. | 0negative
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it works
it's a guitar strap. It holds the guitar so you can play. and it doesn't cost twenty bucks. I love it. | 1positive
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AVOID - Poor drivers, bad hardware quality, bad support
I purchased this device with high hopes; it fits a needed niche in the market by providing home studio musicians with the power of flying fader automation at an affordable price.Unfortunately, there are a *lot* of problems.Upgrading the firmware to the (then) latest version posted on the PreSonus web site totally killed the device; the flying fader would not function anymore. When I tried to revert, I was annoyed to learn that their flashy web-site didn't have the previous version of the firmware, and I was reduced to hunting around on the Internet where I found them on a download site.Also, the pan control seemed defective. Rotating the control slowly caused erratic jumps in the pan position in the DAW. Was this a software or a hardware issue?I contacted support to find out. They responded quickly, but with some poor suggestions, including one that I could potentially "mod" the unit with a better pan control! Their last suggestion was to try the latest and greatest firmware, but they closed the ticket before I responded. Unfortunately, it still didn't work properly after the upgrade.Looking over the user forums linked from the PreSonus web site, I found that I was not alone. Many users have experienced the same problems and are equally frustrated with both the hardware quality and the quality of the drivers.In addition to these issues, setting it up for use with Sonar X1 would be difficult for casual PC users (it's not well documented, and involves using the Windows command-line to register a DLL) and there seem to be issues with Pro Tools as well: although supported, the program seems to lose the ability to "talk" to the device periodically.To summarize, I plan on returning my unit ASAP and suggest that Amazon shoppers totally avoid this item. | 0negative
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stanton
this mixer is pretty sweet and i was satisfied with it except i have a ton of drag in the fader already, even though the focus fader is guaranteed to never have drag. I have only had it a few months now. | 1positive
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Xitel INport Deluxe [Record From Your Stereo to Your Computer]
Xitel INport Deluxe [Record From Your Stereo to Your Computer]The product performs as advertised. The patch cord from stereo to computer is long enough to stretch across two rooms, and delivers good quality sound reproduction. The manual is easy to understand, and I learned the editing technique with very little stress. | 1positive
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My favorite crash
This is easily my favorite cymbal on my drumset. Although I didnt buy this from amazon. I got it for 135$ on Craigslist. sounds great with my 16inch AAX-Plosion | 1positive
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Careful with these people
I bought this thinking it was for a 4 string bass, but when it got here it was for 5 strings, and I sent these guys an email complaining, and they just changed the picture of the item and acted like nothing was wrong. | 0negative
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Capo
The package arrived on time. This is the best capo around and works great. Does what it is supposed to do. | 1positive
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fun
I keep it in my car, it's fun but if you want a better sound just use the ones from the kitchen! this product by having the handle wont hurt your fingers but the metal part is easy to bend. that's why...i only use it in my car ;) | 1positive
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SKB keyboard case
Wheels are in a cheap plastic housing, one of which shattered after rolling less than 100 feet. SKB hustled out a pair of replacements--but the wrong type. I left a message to explain which type I needed but no response after a week. The case itself is OK, not especially heavy duty, but decent enough for the gig a month or so I do. It is larger than I needed, but the extra storage is welcome. The handles and locks are good, and the padding adequate. I say upgrade the housing and it's a 3 star plus case. | 0negative
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Too much gain...too little tone.
I got this pedal for $10 used and tried it with a tube amp. The tone is good at the low end but diminishes after 1 or 2'oclock. There is a ton of gain with the pedal and turning the gain down and adjusting the tone to taste was the only way I didn't get total tone loss with a Telecaster and Les Paul. Turn the gain all the way up and low end diminishes. It sounded like a Line 6 modeling amp with the metal settings on high.This pedal is cheap and may work better on a solid state amp, I never tried it. Some of Danelectro's pedals are gimmicky. I own the distortion and the echo pedals which are good for what they are, but this one misses it's mark for me. | 0negative
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Excellent reproduction
I am thoroughly pleased with this product. Everything advertised and more. Arrived on time and in excellent condition. Sounds great. I highly recommend. | 1positive
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good mic
I bought this microphone for use with my ham radio station and I sure do get great reports, like the best I've ever sounded. I've spend 4 or 5 times as much on other microphones and this one beats them all. I might even get a second one for a spare. | 1positive
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Unreliable - Failed after 3 months of use
This metronome comes with great features although it is not loud enough. The problem is that it stopped working reliably after 3 months. It constantly resets itself to 120 and sometimes does not work at all. TOTALLY FRUSTRATING. Changing batteries does not help. Others seem to report this same problem. Do not buy this metronome! | 0negative
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Quality low-priced power amplifier
Amplifier is well-matched to my bookshelf speakers and produces a clear, clean, highly-detailed sound. | 1positive
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Good for noise making but not for music
My son received this for Christmas. Unlike other child xylophones we've used, this one is completely out of tune.We tried playing 'twinkle twinkle little star' and 'Mary had a little lamb' on it but it's not possible with the bizarre notes assigned to the keys.It appears they had a manufacturing problem or quality control issue and sent them out anyway.This xylophone might pass as a toy but don't get it if you want to teach your child music. | 0negative
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I'm already brighter because of it!
I'm a full time guitar instructor specializing in beginner and intermediate guitar students.I use the Mighty Bright every day and have found it to be the best product like it on the market.Mark FisherThe Howlinfish School of Guitar[...] | 1positive
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Tuner
I had bought this to try and tune my son's 1/4 bass. DID NOT WORK!! | 0negative
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A fabulous gift for the "Wee" ones!
Purchased for my godson for his 2nd birthday! He already loves them, so I imagine he'll be a pipe major in no time! Thank you! | 1positive
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elixir simply the best
Corde fantastiche, le ho montate sulla mia fat lady sono molto versatili, suono definito e pieno, ottima qualità e prezzo unico. | 1positive
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Music Man
This is a great Microphone. I use it to record my songs (singing and instruments) and it does a great job. | 1positive
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Misleading
Even though it is called an "Australian Original" what you have to dig to find out is that this instrument is made in Indonesia, not made from a true 'hardwood', doesn't sound particularily good and is very prone to cracking. I wouldn't have known any of this until I brought my instrument in to their store in Portland and saw the Made in Indonesia sticker on an identical one. This company had removed the sticker prior to shipping mine!It's very disappointing to say the least. My guess is that these instruments at this price are giving good old 'Originals' about an 800% or higher mark up value so one could see why they prefer to sell these over the superior Australian product ( which they also make a healthy margin on judging by their prices.) But this is, after all, the American way. No problem or quibble there. If you want to support an American using third world labor cost and circumvent not only the Aboriginal traditional owner of the instrument but Australia all together, then this company is one to support!But a little truth in Advertising may be in order! | 0negative
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Excellent mouthpiece for jazz & world music, even classical!
I bought this mouthpiece for my 1930 French Selmer full-Boehm clarinet after carefully comparing it with other Vandoren mouthpieces, as well as those by other makers. At that time I needed a mouthpiece that could facilitate the special techniques required for playing folkloric music (Balkan, Greek, Klezmer, Middle-Eastern): vibrato, pitch-bending, quarter-tones...The 5JB proved to be superior in facilitating these techniques with beautiful & fully musical results. Comparatively, the Vandoren B45 provided the most similar tone quality, though with less volume as well as less flexibility for those special techniques.I later found that the 5JB also allowed for playing in Western classical style with no difficulty or compromise at all. It provides a beautiful & rich "straight" sound, with perfectly normal pitch control (i.e. you don't find yourself fighting to make the instrument sound "normal"), just with a fuller tone and a greater volume capability -- though allowing a full range of soft dynamics as well.This is a great mouthpiece! | 1positive
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I LIKE LIGHTSNAKE
As a keyboardist for over 42 years, I take my equipment seriously and enjoy finding quality products. If the product is also a good price, well, that's "icing on the cake" as they say. But more importantly is the quality of the product and whether it will hold up to the rigors of performance after performance. No one wants to be in the middle of a concert and have the sound on their instrument stop going out to the audience because of a malfunction; especially a CABLE!I LIKE LIGHTSNAKE!! The durability, dependability and quality sound they offer is what everyone musician wants in their gear.Thank you for making a product I can believe in and purchase at a good price!! Wow! what a novel idea! Quality AND value! | 1positive
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Not Worth Buying
I bought this as an accessory to a halloween costume. It was cheaply made and broke very quickly. It never made a sound. | 0negative
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useless
The size is small and I find it is useless and it is also unstable. One has to be careful to use it. | 0negative
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TOO LOUD!
I got this for my nephew last Christmas. It is REALLY LOUD - does not turn off and just annoying in general. | 0negative
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Clapton forget his Waw-waw Pedal?
This one is tough to review. It's not easy being objective about the reunion of a long-gone band you have loved for 40 years, who've not done a concert in almost as long.So first of all, thank God all 3 guys are still alive to even make this possible. Clapton or Baker could have had a heroin overdose 30 years ago and this never would have happpened. And considering their ages, they each sound great here. I don't care why they did this...for money, for fun, whatever. We're all glad they did.Now for the sad part...Clapton's guitar work. Excellent as usual, but not in the Cream style. Take 2 classic Cream songs as evidence. "White Room" and "Crossroads". First time I watched "White Room" I'm waiting and waiting, and it hits that critical lead guitar section, and no waw-waw pedal. Just typical butter-smooth late vintage Clapton fingering away blues licks on a Strat through a bank of Fender amps. Great. But not Cream. That song demands the waw-waw leads and filler parts, played on a Gibson SG amped through a bank of Marshals. Wait and wait, and no waw.And "Crossroads"? The novelty of seeing the original 3 playing it is cool, very cool. But a couple of hundred bar bands could have played that song with more passion and fire than we have here. Slowed-down and void of any of the Winterland recording's classic leads, it's not even the same song. Both sound like they're played by any version of Clapton's touring bands of the last 25 years. Half expected to see Phil Collins sitting in.Even "Sunshine of Your Love" is mangled. A great 4-minute version of their only real single-hit would have been perfect. But to stretch it out to 8 minutes of jamming ruins it. And once again, the leads are just way, way too smooth.Clapton sort of forgot how to be Clapton. Like he did on his "Mr. Johnson" record, where he takes those great old raw blues songs and polishes the hell out of them with a 12-piece band. Give me the outtakes where its just him and Doyle Bramhall playing it acoustic. That's real. Not the slick, smooth stuff we have here.So watching this is like meeting an old girlfriend who is still hot after a few decades, but instead of showing up in tight jeans, a halter top and heels, she's wearing St. John knits and Dolce flats. Nice, but not what she's capable of. | 1positive
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Broken Drum
This rhythm band set was touted as being for toddlers. When it came, the favorite instrument, of course, was the drum. Within 10 minutes of normal use by a 4 year old, the drum head was broken. When I examined it, I saw that it was made of paper. A toddler toy should be made of indestructable materials, not brown paper bag material. This was a birthday present for one of my twin grandsons. He was terribly disappointed, and so am I. I would never recommend this toy to anyone, even though the rest of the instruments were appropriately constructed. | 0negative
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A good amplifier
A quality product at a good price. I wish the A/B switch would turn on both sets of speakers instead of either/or--if so, I would have given it five stars. | 1positive
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Disappointed
My daughter purchased this microphone for her karaoke machine. It broke after only a few uses. I contacted customer service and went through the whole process to ship it back for a replacement. We never received a replacement and they claim to have no record of anything. Unfortunately I lost the return number so my daughter is out of luck. Bad product and bad customer service. | 0negative
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Good for the price, but do not use if you want a professional instrument
I purchased this harp because I was a college student who wanted to take up a new instrument. I didn't want a small lap harp(not enough octaves) and I couldn't afford a harp any bigger.This harm is first, and foremost, beautiful. I bought mine with vines running up along the side and I couldn't be happier with how it looked...It plays just fine, but the sound is a little plucky. This is expected, as its not an expensive harp and it is a folk harp. If you want a very smooth playing harp you should not get this, but if you are ok sacrificing a bit of sound quality for more octaves (as I was) than you will be pleased with this harp. | 1positive
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Excellent sound
These strings are wonderful. The sound quality is superior. The smaller violins typically do not sound as deep as bigger violins, but these strings make a difference. | 1positive
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Good BUT
I bought this like 7 or 8 years agoIt was good, let's say that it made my 15w pedal sound way louder and cooler (like if it was -at least -a 30 w)BUT mine had A LITTLE HUGE TROUBLE, after playing (lets say 40 min) it would get over heatedand STOP WORKING (it would work til it had cooled, like an hour after, and then, the same would happen)I asked for a change of unit, but it had THE SAME ISSUE...I still have it (not because I wanted to, but because the store wouldnt give me my money back =\) | 0negative
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Holds 7 .6mm (orange) Tortex picks
This pick holder is designed for Dunlop Tortex picks, which (coincidentally) are the type I use. I use the orange .6 mm variety, of which I have gotten it to hold seven. Very inexpensive, well made, strong adhesive. | 1positive
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recording mic
product did not work had to get more cables even then it still did not work for intended use sad only in closed taking up space. | 0negative
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Good product
I bought this for my daughter and she was very happy with it. It's new and just like the add said I was very pleased with there service and product. | 1positive
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Read feedback before purchasing
I should have read the feedback first. My product is broke and I can not find out how to message them and let them know. I have tried to to message but nothing. Now I have a four foot black light fixture and bulb and one of them is not working! | 0negative
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Quality at a fair price
Always loved Shure mics. I think is the best product in the market. No more drop outs and very clear sound is a given. Will stay a customer for life with Shure Mics. | 1positive
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Amazing sound for the price!
I bought two of these to try out as "front of house" mics for recording larger ensembles (big bands, orchestras). They work best if you engage the bass roll-off switch, (unscrew the casing and press the blue switch). I've recorded acoustic piano, big band horn section and used them as drum overheads and got great results every time!I plan on buying at least another pair of these along with the shock mounts. They are not Nueman U87As but they also don't cost $3000!Highly recommended for those wanting to expand their mic cabinet without breaking the bank. I have yet to try them on acoustic bass or amp micing, but I am curious to how well they might do.Paul Roberts - Prospekt Media | 1positive
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Good luck...
make sure you use the factory supplied power supply. i accidentally plugged an AC adapter into the DC port on the back and smoked the whole unit. what a waste. these aren't well made either. they will work, but expect chatter and interference. | 0negative
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Nice little violin for the money
I've played the viola most of my life, so my daughter decided to try Violin. This violin arrived in great shape. I had been told that sometimes the cheaper violins need some work when they arrive. This one didn't. We tuned it and it was ready to go. The only issue is that it might need to have the strings separated a little - they are very close together. This could be easily done by making new notches in the bridge. Overall, it has a nice sound and holds a tune nicely. We've been using it for almost a year now. | 1positive
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Cream and HD-DVD at their best!
This HD-DVD is simply amazing. Yes, the format lost to Blu-Ray but there are so many great titles to be had and my Toshiba HD-A2 is running strong. I saw this concert at a friends house and knew I had to have it. The video and audio presentation is top notch and if you are a Cream fan or just a Clapton fan then you will love it. This is my favorite HD-DVD without a doubt. Highly recommended. | 1positive
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Need to purchase another one!!!
This is a heavy duty bag to truss or lighting stands or both. This is a product that could be used for not just lighting stands but for mic stands or collapsible trussing. I WILL purchase more of these!! | 1positive
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Not Impressed
I'm disappointed about this cymbal. Just over a year and have to replace it because it cracked. Going with Zildijian A Splash got much more out of the last one I had. | 0negative
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Great Daughter Guitar
This guitar was purchased for my daughter and has been a great guitar. Good overall tonal quality, good size and weight, neck is a great size for small hands, and the best part, she LOVES it! Instructor gives is favorable ratings as well. Not a PRS, but a great first guitar. | 1positive
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drum
Great sound, great price. I have another 16" and I thought this would be deeper but the tone is almost the same. A bit louder though. | 1positive
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DO NOT BUY !!!!
I bought this stand only because it was recommended with the Yamaha keyboard I bought my son.The stand was a semi pain to assemble, but the worst part is it DOES NOT fit the keyboard. No matter what position you set it to.I should have listened to the people on this review. | 0negative
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Cheaply Made
I had ordered 2 of these to add to a DJ setup and I do realize that they are cheap and all, but when I went to test them, one sounds great and the second one sounds like trash! It sounds like the woofer has "popped" and will need replaced. | 0negative
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kick a@# strap
This strap is very sturdy, well made, and looks killer. I've used it on guitars from a strat to a les paul, especially liked on les paul the strap is reasonably wide helps with the weight distribution. the strap is also longer than I thought it would be, but may not be long enough for those who are little larger or those who like to have the guitar extremely low(i.e. slash). Would highly recommend this strap for anyone who likes the srv look or just wants an awesome strap. Go L&M straps!!!!!!! | 1positive
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Don't waste your money
While it's nice to have a couple pockets, this bag is too soft and loose for the Casio WK keyboards. The board shifts around in it making it difficult to carry. The Gator 88 economy case (http://www.amazon.com/Gator-Cases-Economy-Keyboard-Black/dp/B001ECQPWK/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1333939355&sr;=1-3) is MUCH better, and if you search around you can get it for the same price or better than this one. The Gator case doesn't have pockets, but since it's for an 88 key keyboard, you get some extra space at one end that can fit a small gig bag. The great part about the Gator case is how tight they keyboard fits. It doesn't shift, and I found the keyboard feels 20 pounds lighter because of it!Oh, and do NOT buy the Gator 76 economy case. It's too small for most 76 key keyboards...including all of the Casio WKs. | 0negative
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D note is off
As another reviewer mentioned...the D note is not on key. All the other notes are in tune. Thought it was worth mentioning in case anyone wondered if it was an isolated occurance. | 0negative
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great stuff
Really cool cymbal, its a good addition to my existing gear. Really short and crispy, great for Electronic music, but I'm sure you can find more ideas with this cool sound. | 1positive
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Good Preamp (Cello)
I use this preamp to connect my cello pickup and whatever output I want. It is great. Because the signal from my pickup was very low I had to adjust the preamp's sensitivity, which worked great. The bass and treble controls are great, it has good battery life, and is a a very solid thing. I don't have to worry about dropping it. My only complaints are that it is a bit chunky and expensive. I have no idea how complex this thing has to be inside, but for something that is so simple on the outside, and performs such a simple function, the price is too high, and the product is too big and chunky. But hey, it works well. | 1positive
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DTS 5.1 Sound
The McCartney Years DVD sound track is in DTS 5.1 surround & PCM Stereo. There is no Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound track on this DVD. | 0negative
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disappointed
first off i see the best in things and this does have some qualities that are ok.You can "hear" it and its bass response is decent.now i wouldnt be doing my job if i didnt say why i dont like them.i bought 6 of them to use as monitors on my small pa. I use them alongside sx ev300's and of course these dont match up but they have very low defined high end, the horn is not clear, the woofer is muddy. the wiring on the jacks are a joke and wired backwards. 2 out of six had different woofers in them. I am going to try and make these sound better and will report back !Also the actual speaker shipped to you does not match the picture, please amazon fix this. | 0negative
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Awesome!
Awhile back I was told my latest set of strings looked like they hadn't been replaced in 3 years. They were shocked to hear that the strings had been replaced only two months ago. This kind of tells you how hard I am on my bass strings. However, I purchased these strings about a month ago and they still look, feel and sound like their brand new. Worth the extra money! | 1positive
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Love a good reed.
I ordered these reeds at the recommendation of my sax forum and I love them. I am just a beginner so I am still learning a lot, but these reeds have really helped me a lot. When I am playing notes well they sounds a lot closer to what I want my sounds to become, and this is just with a basic yamaha 4C mpc.The reed is extremely responsive to the embouchure and you can really notice the differences subtle changes can make. For the beginner like me, it's making a world of difference in developing a proper tone and pitch control. I've gone from having a jaw set that was all wrong to learning to use the jaw correctly. It's all in how this style of reed reacts to the player. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a good jazz sound (probably why you are reading this) or to someone who wants to develop a good jazz sound. | 1positive
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I did not like it
Loaded with features for the price, but it is just a bunch of different products cobbled together that are far from seamless. Very frustrating, for instance, to use their various drum packages, which on the surface seemed so inviting. | 0negative
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Good durable and sturdy piece
I bought this for my wife to use when she is practicing piano. I wrapped it and also put it on a shelf that I installed for her so I know it is a very sturdy piece. It looks even better in person than in the pictures. The quality of the finish was very high and the actual mechanics seem to be very good. I do not play piano so I cannot comment on that aspect of it but as a gift for a piano player it was better than expected. My wife loved it. | 1positive
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great violin
The violin the headphones and the rosin are great. And the only thing stoping me from giving 5 stars is the bow isnt that great. Frog is to narrow and needs a shoulder rest. I got the setup and the box was broke and so were the strings. The seller is making it rite by sending me new strings. Great seller and great product for the money. | 1positive
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Dissappointing Product
I was execting a better product than what I received since it is a NUMARK product made in the U.K.. The Price was so tempting approx. $66, probably that's what you get when you pay cheap. But regarding the service of amazon, I have no complain about it, everything was smooth till I returned the product. | 0negative
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Boom Boom
Put this baby on an 18-inch Gretch be-bop Catalina bass drum and, pow, it packs a louder, deeper, bassier punch. My band memberslook back and wonder if I bought that new John Bonham drum set yet. Nope, just the new drum head. Buy it; you'll like it, and so will your band, and the sound engineers for recording. Very clean and punchy sound. Try it on a regulation drum head and you'll be amazed at the sound. Buy a beater protector pad though. You'll want to keep this head in good shape for as long as possible. | 1positive
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great starter set
This is a great starter set for the new harmonica player. These are not the best harps out there, but you have a great range of keys to choose from. After you learn the basics on these harps and want to continue playing, buy a GOOD harmonica and playing will get much easier. The case is a great bonus! | 1positive
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Awesome Amplifier
I purchased the Samson Servo 200 about 1 year ago. This has been one of the best amplifiers I have ever owned. I have been using it to power the monitors of the P.A system. It has extremely quiet operation as there is no loud speaker "thump" when you turn it on. If your looking for a durable, inexpensive amp. then look no further. 200 watts in stereo or 300 watts bridged for $200 . . . you can't lose!!! Some folks may say that since it has a fan it will be noisy, the fan on this amp is extremely quiet, besides I like the fact that the circuitry is protected from overheating, I have NEVER heard the fan while it is operating nor has anyone else ever mentioned it and this amp is used in a church!! The only time you can hear the fan is if the room is completely quiet and you lean down behind the amp and purposely listen for it, it is actually quieter than my home stereo receiver!! If you need a little more power (as I did) or if you are looking at this to power something else, in my opinion you will be satisfied. I think the only way you could get an amp with the same specs at a lower price and this nice would be if you purchased a used amp. At $199 for a new power amp. I say go for it! Hey it's a Samson, I have always had good service from a Samson product and the Samson Servo 200 is a better amp. than some out there that cost $499! Honestly, you can trust this amp. | 1positive
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Amazing mic for the price....
After a lifetime of $10.00 dynamic Radio Shack mics, the time was right for a semi-"pro" mic. I wanted a condenser and still have money for, oh, I don't know, food, maybe? The MXL series fit the bill perfectly. The 990 is simply amazing. I already had a preamp with 48V phantom power. The included shockmount gives my bedroom studio a professional look....but more important, a professional sound. The mic is very sensitive. It actually picked up me walking in my socks on carpeted floor. My vocalist sounds so clear and pristine. If you got a few hundred to spend on a mic then by all means do so. But if you're on a tight budget and need a pro performing mic, you cannot go wrong with this one. The 990 rocks. | 1positive
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Student Flute
Don't waste your money. It didn't even last the school year. Having trouble getting in touch with the company to have it fixed. | 0negative
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french horn case
This is an excellent case for the protection of your expense french horn, I would recommend this case to anyone who wants to protect their french horn. It is a little heavy, it comes with a padded shoulder strap that helps and has attachments for a backpack harness(additional cost). It weighs 9lbs empty so once you get the horn in it and a few supplies you can add a few pounds. Brasswinds and Woodwinds is a great company to work with via internet or by phone, would recommend them highly! | 1positive
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Awful - Fails During DJ Gigs/Events
I am a professional DJ - randomly during gigs/events when I am playing a song, the song will loop or repeat itself in a particular spot, without any notice and without the activation of the Loop Feature or Repeat Feature. The product is made of crappy plastic, and easily scratches. In fact, I've only had the product (I own two of them) for a few months now and there scratched on the sides, and at all the gigs I've DJ'ed with them they've encountered some issue. I am infuriated with this product, and would recommend to all that you never purchase it. Its embarrassing to be DJ'ing a set and in the middle it just stops playing, loops over and over again, or repeats the song. Do not purchase this product. | 0negative
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Noise Susceptible / Bad Windows Software
In summary, the product is a great idea but the implementation is lacking. The specific problems are that 60Hz hum level picks up drastically at higher gains and very poor software. See below for more details.I purchased this microphone recently and I am finding myself VERY unhappy with it. The microphone develops an awful 60Hz hum whenever I boost gain past a certain point.Also, the driver for Windows is, for starters, not signed so I get those annoying warning dialogs on install if I try to use SoftPre. Then, after all the hassle of unplugging ALL my other USB devices and reinstalling SoftPre, the software only occasionally works. Most of the time it starts ok but does not communicate with the microphone at all.All I can say is FYSS (fix your stupid software), Samson! You should be ashamed to have software that operates so badly with hardware that might otherwise be pretty good. Can't you spend a little money to get driver developers that actually know what they're doing? One of the primary reasons I bought the mic was because of the low-cut capability and phase inversion, which requires a working SoftPre.If this is beta software, Samson, tell me and I'll be willing to work with you, but given the fact that SoftPre is version 1.1.0 and hasn't been updated since December 12, 2006, I'm not holding my breath. This product is going back to the store for a refund. | 0negative
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great
It's very precise. Seems a bit breakable but didn't break when I accidentally dropped it from about 4 feet so it's good. | 1positive
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numark portable turntable
this little puppy works just fine...it's smooth, surprisingly small and lighter than an unabridged dictionary (or so.)**the only note i would give is that the small speakers on it are designed for monitoring, NOT FOR REGULAR LISTENING. they're pretty weak, so i just bought a medium-quality set of computer speakers to plug into the headphone jack and it all works like a charm | 1positive
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I am happy with my purchase
This guitar is appropriate for begginers like myself.I had learnt guitar when I was in 5th grade, Now almost after 15 years I am getting back on with it.This finish of the product is amazing, and I would say the same about the acoustics.Its not very big( it looks like a full size guitar in the picture).The accesories provided were not of a very high standard( thats what i felt) ..especially the gig bag, looks bad.Leaving aside these minor things...I am pretty happy with the purchase, its a 40" guitar and therefore can be carried around with ease...sam | 1positive
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Good Quality Strings
In my search for a jazz/mellow tone, I tryed D'addario half wound 11's and flat wounds 11's.I found the half wounds to have a well balanced and clean clear tone, and to be a little more mellow than nickle wound. However in order to get close to the mellow tone I was seeking I still had to roll back the high eq knob on my guitar to almost zero, and at times, felt the 1st string 11 was too thin or weak. But in general, I liked the sound and guages in the half wound set and have used them on a regular basis for the past year! But somewhere in the back of my mind, I still was thinking I should try a heavier guage(but not 13's).The flat wound 11's were more mellow and the heavier guage gave me a little fuller sound, however the 1st string or 11 still sounded a little weak on my guitar and the other strings a little bit heavier to finger than what I was used to.I checked out the guage on Thomastik JS112. Did not like the price, but liked the idea of the first string (12)and the guages of the others were a little less heavier than the daddario flats.The Thomastik's JS112 flats sounded great! I immediately noticed a much richer sound quality in my guitar along with a fuller clear sound.Tone appears to be very well balanced and enjoy the fuller sound of 12 guage first string.They also have a great feel and appear to stay in tune very well.If your interested in a mellow tone similar to the greats like Wes,Joe Pass etc.. ,you may want to give them a try. They are pricey, but what a tone, and and you might find yourself playing around a lot less with the EQ on your guitar and amp. If your buget is really limited you might want to give the d'adarrio half wounds a try. | 1positive
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Incredible sound, a lot of fun to play!
These egg shakers are a perfect companion for a music lover since you can use them very easily with an incredible sound and quality. | 1positive
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I t will do the job
I expected the coating on this head to be a bit rougher and on both sides. It is sommther than expected but soulds good on the snare I put it on. | 1positive
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Pro Mark Bass Drum Practice Pad
I bought two of these to practice double bass. They work great, they are very quiet and very sturdy. Pearl sells a similar bass drum practice pad for like $20 more each, but this brand is almost the same in looks and construction. There is no lack of quality here, like I said they are very well built and very sturdy. Like all bass drum practice pads it does wobble when you play it, meaning it moves around / back and forth / etc when being played. In order to eliminate any movement at all, I bought a piece of 5/8" plywood from home depot, bought some 5/8" by 3" bolts, anti unlocking washers (or whatever they are called) and nylon anti unlocking nuts like the ones used to secure skateboard tires to skateboard axles. I drilled out holes in the plywood to match up with the two holes in the bottom of the practice pad. I then mounted and fastened both practice pads to the 5/8" plywood (the piece of plywood was 2' x 4') after tightening it all down and attaching my bass drum pedals, the practice pads stay securely in place and no wobbling occurs at all. This is an issue with ANY bass drum practice pad though, not just this brand. So a trip to home depot and about $20 later the problem of wobbling bass drum pads was solved.This has been one of the BEST ideas I have ever had for practicing double bass. This set up is VERY secure and sturdy. These bass drum pads are very well made and reasonably priced compared to pearl drums bass drum practice pads (which look very similar).The only ONE THING SO FAR that I can complain about is that since I did buy two of them to use as a double bass set up, I did notice right away that the "PAD" portion which is similar to neoprene used in wetsuits, are of different thicknesses on both pads, this an inconsistency that yet has to show itself to be a downfall though (fyi). They both work great and when I practice I can not tell any difference though, but I do wonder why they are of different thicknesses.I give this product a 5 star because of its quality, Ive been using it for about two months so far and have had no problems with it whatsoever. Any bass drum practice pad will wobble or move about some when played, so bolting them down to a piece of thick plywood solved that problem. Now I can practice dbl bass without disturbing anyone else (volume wise) and practicing is low volume even if "wailing away".BTW I do own two dbl pedals as well, but after setting up my dbl bass set I did notice a difference between two bass drums and one bass drum using a dbl pedal. The difference was clarity, volume and how it felt playing them.. So this is why I bought two of them to practice dbl bass, and not just one using a dbl pedal.ALSO LIKE TO MENTION / POINT OUT:THIS particular bass drum practice pad has two holes in it at the bottom plate - you can not see them in the picture, but two holes are there - this is the ONLY BD practice pad with this feature, and it is what I used to bolt my two BD pads to a 2x4' piece of 5/8" thick plywood - NO OTHER BD practice pads have this feature - just FYI, but for me a HUGE HUGE PLUS - because like in my review, since mine are bolted to a thick piece of plywood, they DO NOT WOBBLE AT ALL - totally sturdy like an actual bass drum - NO OTHER BD practice pad can say that!I hope this review helps. I think they work great, and also look great. No complaints here, Im sure I saved around $40 in comparison to pearls bass drum practice pads. Solid, secure and silent... LOL sounds like an ad. Happy practicing! | 1positive
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Nice while it worked
Very nice, heavy, and portable for three months. Then it went dead. Is it worth repairing? There are no local dealers, and it will cost over $200.00 to ship one way. The power went dead, and I tried the fuse and power cord. I have no idea what to do with this thing now. | 0negative
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Major issues
We received this kit in about 8 weeks. We decided to open it on Christmas Eve to put it together. It did not come with any stands. We also have to drill holes in order to afix the Tom drums. Not very good at this because we have never put together a drum kit. There we few missing items as well. Did not work out well for us at all as we were trying to inspire or Rock Band drummer to get on a set of real drums. | 0negative
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Great
Exactly as advertised. Very secure; even with just one pick inside, they'll hold well. Small, can be hidden on a side of the guitar that won't show it off. | 1positive
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WARNING!!!. Don't buy this item from Amazon.
I decided to purchase this through Amazon because it $100.00 cheaper that anyone else. The problem started when they could not deliver on-time, not only that, I had to call the shipping company to arrange delivery, otherwise you have to wait for them to call you to arrange a delivery time. Received the shipment only to find out that they shipped the wrong item. They shipped a padded cover for a DB112 cabinet, but the part number on the bag was for the GS412 cab. I make arrangements for the correct item to be shipped, but Amazon detailed the reason for shipping a new item was that the first item was defective. Then I get an email stating that the replacement item has shipped and that if they do not receive the "defective" item within 30 day they will bill me another $1199.00 plus shipping. According to Amazon, they are expecting a GS412 cab, not a paaded cover for a DB112 cab that cost ~$50.00.I will never, let me repeat that, NEVER buy from Amazon again.In terms of rating the GS412 cab is a great cab, but Amazon sucks. I can't reveiw the cab because I still haven't received it. | 0negative
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Hazing tip!
I ordered the swamp juice and it arrived before my fog machine. Long of the short is the fog machine wont be here for another week and I wanted to use the fog to check out the new "Eliminator Electro Swarm" lighting I just received. I simply took a heavy pan and heated it for about 5 minutes on medium high heat. I then went to where the light was and added maybe a half oz of fog juice, placed it on the protected floor and walked away. A few minutes later I re-heated the pan with the remaining juice still in it (w/tight fitting lid this time) and that was all it took to put a nice haze in my 13x15 bedroom. The light looked amazing with the "haze" and it hung in the air for a good 45 minutes. No stinky smell, easy clean-up....didn't "need" a fog machine to use this stuff to create a haze. | 1positive
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Very good splash
This splash cymbal is of great quality and yet it has a reasonable price. I drum quite hard (i play metal) and it has been able to cope very well. | 1positive
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Remo Kids Floor Tom
We are continuously adding to our home collection of instruments. Both of my children enjoy playing this drum. It has a nice sound, the mallets are comfortable to hold, and it is the perfect size. Even my husband and I enjoy playing it, using the included mallets or our hands. I'm not a big fan of the pattern on the drum, but I guess they are trying to appeal to kids. | 1positive
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Excellent Music Stand Companion
This is a very practical and useful product. I use it regularly at home while practicing cello. It's a great companion to your music stand. | 1positive
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A helpful warning
I tend to think of myself as, at least mildly, an aware person. Yet, somehow, I managed to overlook the part about this not being compatible with laptops and notebooks. There are 3 laptops in the house and not a desktop to be found rendering the keyboard completey useless. This may actually be a worthwhile purchase if you have a desktop, I wouldn't be able to advise you on that. I may still be desperate enough to go out and buy a desktop, but isn't that getting a little rediculous? In the past I have purchased keyboards for my computers, but never a computer for my keyboard. In other words, don't bother buying this if you are a laptop/notebook user. | 0negative
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I just don't like it.
Really, there's nothing wrong with the case itself. I just don't like it.I don't like the fact that I'm trusting my $300 mixer to a nylon strap and a plastic buckle. I don't like that the foam they provide to pad the lid (and keep the mixer in place during transport) screws up my channel settings. I don't like that I have to remove the mixer from the case in order to use it. I don't like that the glue holding the velcro from the cleats has already given out.It good for what it is... I was honestly expecting this to be a rackmount unit (purchased it elsewhere), and was led to believe that the strap and buckle enclosure was "added security" to latches on the case. | 0negative
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Good But Gets Old
This program is good for the non-famous singers or people tryin to have fun with music. I bought this program because I was a music starter but it doesnt have enough sounds to make a whole cd or even a couple songs. So now I am getting a real studio. But if you dont want to spend alot of money but want quality songs get Magix Hip-Hop Maker. | 1positive
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Do Not Buy! Adobe will NOT ACTIVE software!
From Adobe's website...Effective December 13, Adobe disabled the activation server for CS2 products and Acrobat 7. If you install Acrobat 7 or a CS2 application, the activation fails and returns the error, "Activation Server Unavailable."Adobe has done nothing to correct this issue but offer downloads of incomplete packages. If you buy this product you will not be able to activate any of the Production Studio Premium software and will be left with a gaping hole in your bank account. | 0negative
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Love these straps!
Totally worth the money! These straps are very comfortable, even for a petite person. Really easy to attach to the box. And no horrible metal buckles to scratch up the finish or the case!The best thing is that they adjust with the flick of a wrist for all contingencies -- sitting down, standing up, wearing a big fur coat, or letting a different-sized friend try your instrument.Awesome. | 1positive
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Amazing
This little guy holds picks and sticks where ever you put it. I stuck it on the side of my amp. This is really good quality little guy. I would recommend this to a friend. | 1positive
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Be aware!
The photo linked doesn't correspond to product they selling! I received a completely different product, return and still have to pay the shipping (possibly in both ways now) What a shame! | 0negative
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Speakers
The speakers arrived well wrapped and protected.Have placed them in the correct postion closer to my ear height and also insulated againest vibration using gel pads. Once this was done i listen to the excellent quality of the sound, clear and abling me to hear instruments i have not heard before.This is a small compact and very powerful speaker which is affordable and passes the sound quality you would except at this price.Anyone after a great speaker for the money buy these and you well be pleasantly surprised. | 1positive
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Bad bargain
I knew the violin had a string missing, and something was rattling around inside it. When I took it to the music store to have a new set of strings installed I was told that it needed repairs which would come to $80 or $85. More than I paid for it! I will be returning the violin as soon as I can, as it will not be playable without additional money spent; if I spend that much I will get a new violin for my grandson. VERY disappointed! | 0negative
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Oscar Schmidt banjo
I am a first time learner of the banjo so don't know much about them, butI am pleased with the quality. Didn't get the case at the time of purchase so it was shipped in a cardboard box which got a whole punched init at time of shipping. The banjo had a dent on the back but not bad enough to make me want to go to the trouble of returning it. I recommendthat you request better packing or order the case at the same time. | 1positive
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So it's Great...Why? What's it do?
Is there any reason that someone in the Geek Technolocutional department cannot give an English translation of what these gismos do? Can someone tell me that if I don't buy this item, the keyboard will not work properly? Can someone explain in English if my midi cable has an extra letter in the serial code, WHY it won't work? Come on guys, give a keyboard wannabee a break! | 0negative
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Let your creative drive flow - Quick and easy - very sharp looking
For that price unbelievable value no question. You will be able to record quickly after installation. Tasty layouts easy to navigate good sounds and loops effects etc. drag and drop ease. Its still very new for me but so far what I have done, incredible. For quick songwriting ideas ideal. Similar to Live Lite. If you need a pro studio though get Pro Tools or Cubase 4. Sequel is designed for use with Vista so no worrys there. Tracks are only limited by how powerful your System is. Steinberg is a great company, I love Cubase and I have been using them since the 90's with a (ready for this) Commodore Computer.....btw for more info visit youtube and there you will find a 10 min demo of this software. After watching it I have a feeling you will buy it! 100.00 or less... I dont think you can go wrong.... For Musicians and Songwriters or for a hobby, or even young kids a must have. | 1positive
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