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For Hardcore Guitar Geeks

For Hardcore Guitar Geeks

The wonders of technology never cease. You are looking at the Kitara “digital guitar” — a whole new type of instrument that does for guitarists what synthesizers did for pianists. Nothing less than a full digital audio controller, the Kitara from Misa Digital Instruments is designed for musicians who want to include audio synthesis or sampling in their music, but do it in a whole new way. The device is built in the shape of an electric guitar, but instead of strings, it has an 8-inch touchscreen where guitarists traditionally strum, and a full set of 24 frets, each with six buttons. It comes with a library of one hundred Read more »

Filled With Glee

Filled With Glee

Music geeks and singers (frustrated and accomplished alike) have found their TV show in the past year: Glee. Everyone knows about this series by now. It started as a “don’t expect much” show, I think; but after a few episodes were aired, more and more people took notice. Don’t get me wrong – I still am a HUGE fan of The Big Bang Theory (no one can come close to Sheldon Cooper) – but Glee is a different kind of show for a different kind of geek altogether. Last week, they showed the season finale, and while it was a bit disappointing compared to other episodes, it was still fun Read more »