At this year's WGI World Championships, Roland introduced the RMP-12 marching percussion instrument. Read more.

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Five Cool Characters for True Tone Sharks SansAmp Character Series. From rare vintage classics to roaring modern icons, decades of tone are delivered in the distinctive voicings of each amp style represented. Can be used as a pre-amp or direct to a studio mixer, computer soundcard or PA system. 100% analog circuitry. Visit www.tech21nyc.com to learn more.

Odds and Ends

EM Pick: Kristina Supergenius

If you like fast-paced electronica laced with a smidgeon of world-music flavor and Four-Tet-style remixing, you'll enjoy hearing the tracks created by Kristina Supergenius. Listen at MySpace.

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Making Microphones
See and hear the results of one couple's custom mics.

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Introducing the Alesis iO|26 Audio/MIDI 24-bit/192kHz FireWire interface. State of the art FireWire technology delivers professional-level features such as Alesis High Definition Microphone Preamps, Cirrus audiophile converters and jitter elimination technology, with high-quality 24-bit/192k audio input. The iO|26 delivers the Alesis performance that professionals have depended on for decades. www.alesis.com

EM Announcements

EM Cast with Scott Sanders
In the latest edition of EM Cast, Hollywood sound designer Scott Sanders (from the post-production sound company EarCandy) talks shop, and offers a step-by-step on how he created effects for the latest Rambo and Halloween movies. In addition, Len Sasso looks at the Jazz Drums library from Big Fish Audio, and much more. Click to listen.

Optimizing Speaker Performance in Your Studio
Sign up for a new Webinar presented by Mix, Remix, and Electronic Musician, that will teach you how to improve your speaker performance and create better mixes in your studio. Register here.

The EM Poll
In your multitrack recording program, what audio format do you usually specify? Submit your answer at www.emusician.com (on the left-hand side of the home page).



Calendar and Contests

Omnisphere Preview Remix Contest
Using loops provided by Spectrasonics, registered virtual instrument users can enter their music in the company's new contest, for the chance to win an Omnisphere soundset download and more. Enter by June 30, 2008. Contest details.

Propellerhead Software's Producer Conference Series
On May 3, 2008 at the Pyramind music production school in San Francisco, you can learn production tips for Reason 4, directly from the pros! Learn more and register here.

The Next Gretsch Greats Competition
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, Gretsch Company is launching the Next Gretsch Greats competition. Beginning May 1, 2008, entrants may have the chance to win $15,000 in Gretsch drums and guitars, and more. Click for details.