Alex Hughes's blog is only 400 views away from reaching 10,000 total views. From such humble beginnings its amazing to think that that many people have visited the site over the time it has been online.

Para Noviembre de este año, Yamaha tiene preparado el lanzamiento de un  nuevo Amplificador y ademas de un Reproductor de CD.

El Amplificador A-S700 proporciona una potencia de salida RMS de 90Wx2 en 8Ω, una Distorsión Armónica Total(THD) de 0,019%, una relacion de señal/ruido de 98dB y una respuesta en frecuencia de 10Hz -100000Hz. También incluiye el Top-Art (Tecnología de Pureza Total en la Reproducion de Audio) y un panel frontal de aluminio con perillas.

En tanto, el Reproductor de CD, modelo CD-S700 (420 €) ha sido diseñado para complementar el Amplificador A-S700 . Ademas, incluye un puerto USB y reproduce los formato de audio CD-R/RW, MP3 y WMA.

En el episodio del viernes 10 de octubre de Dommo estuve jugando con el Tenori-On. Agustín Peña me había platicado de él y pude verlo en acción en su programa DFM hace unas semanas. 

Finalmente lo tuve en las manos un rato y no pude dejar de asombrarme por la rapidez con la que cualquier persona puede entender nociones básicas de composición musical gracias a su interfaz juguetona y visualmente atractiva.

Los invito a descargar el Podcast que hago con Javier Matuk tres veces por semana para que escuchen como fue la experiencia. Entre otros datos conocerán  ahí el precio y la fecha de lanzamiento en nuestro país.

También hace unos días Leo me recomendó un video de YouTube que les dará una mejor idea de lo que es este gadget. La chica (Little Boots) está mejor eso sí.

Pioneer may not be a household name yet but once you get a Pioneer plasma HDTV you will see that it can compete with name brands like the Samsung plasma HDTV and even do better. if you want great picture quality and value for money then the Pioneer plasma HDTV is something you should be looking at. Read More  Pioneer Plasma HDTV

Natürlich wird es auch in den nächsten Jahren das Wettrüsten in der 1000er-Klasse geben. Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki und natürlich auch Kawasaki werden sich auch in Zukunft nichts schenken. Mein Tipp: In vier Jahren haben die 1000er o.a. Hersteller alle 200 PS und ABS.

Im Mittelpunkt der Intermot 2008 in Köln stehen allerdings leistbare und fahrbare Bikes der Mittelklasse. Beispiele: Die Kawasaki ER-6f, die wohl unter 8000 Euro kosten wird und für Einsteiger ein richtig attraktives Bike darstellt. Vorbei die Tage, als Anfänger noch mit der ER-5 Fahrschulflair im Alltag verspürten, es geht auch schicker.

Nächstes Mittelklassebike mit Starpotential: Suzuki SFV 650, optisch wesentlich gelungener als die kantige SV650. Leider gibt es auch hier keinen Preis, Suzuki ist allerdings für agressive Marktteilnahme bekannt und wird wohl unter 8000 Euro begehren.

Mit bekanntem Namen geht die Yamaha XJ6 Diversion an den Start, er bürgte bereits für Qualität und ausgezeichnetes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.

Was all diesen Neuerscheinungen gemein ist? Sie machen das Abenteuer Motorrad finanziell erschwinglich und werden die Szene beleben. Und davon profitieren wir alle.

Military life is a lot about adrenaline (shooting weapons, parachuting out of planes, repelling from Blackhawks, etc.), not to mention the amount of testosterone filled "hoorah" recruits go through during basic that gives many the feeling of invincibility.

However, military personnel and motorcycles are a lethal combination as the News Observer reports that since 9/11, more American troops have died in off-duty motorcycle accidents than fighting in Afghanistan.

I'm not going to debate if the military personnel buy high-powered motorcycles and hit the streets to burn off adrenaline, testosterone or boredom.  Or if it's due to a lack of maturity, a lack of training or inexperience riding powerful sport bikes.  Or if it's due to psychological stress that lingers returning home from combat.  I'm interested, but will leave that to the experts to determine.

I want to talk about motorcycle accidents and Dealer responsibility.  But, first a couple of background facts:

All military branches of the armed forces have seen significant increases in motorcycle fatalities.

As of October 1^st, 24 deaths have occurred in the Marine Corp which breaks the previous record of 19 fatalities set the year before. Nine of the 24 were from Camp Pendleton. In 2000, when the Marine Corps started keeping track of motorcycle fatalities, seven riders died.

The Marines have had a higher fatality rate than the civilian population, according to Peter Hill, head of engineering with the safety division at Marine Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C.

A survey of motorcycle use in the Marines, has so far counted 17,348 riders nationwide, 56 percent of them on fast sport bikes, and the count is projected to reach about 25,000.

Military personnel are required to take a three-day basic rider course or a one-day experienced rider course before they are allowed to ride on/off base. However, most know how to get around the requirement by storing motorcycles off-base either at dealers or friends home.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there are about 7.5 fatalities per 10,000 civilian riders. In the Marine Corps, the rate was about 9.5 per 10,000 riders this year, according to Marine Corps statistics.

For every mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 32 times as likely to be killed as someone in a car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, sport motorcycles generally weigh half as much as a cruiser-style motorcycle and have about twice the horsepower.

In the civilian population, the fatality rate is four times higher on a sport bikes than on a cruiser.

I've written previously on motorcycle safety HERE, HERE and on alcohol related accidents HERE.  I'm sadden by the above statistics and especially dislike reading about our young veterans getting injured or killed on motorcycles.  Many AFTER they've returned from the Gulf.  My efforts here are to bring visibility of a growing problem and maybe in some small way help reduce motorcycle fatalities.

But, let's return to the role of the motorcycle dealer and their prevention responsibility, if any.  First, I fully believe they have a lot of responsibility as the first line of "defense" so-to-speak and doing a good job of "fitting" motorcycle to customer, but unfortunately know they are also simply a corporation that makes money selling motorcycles and motorcycle accessories. The owners of these dealers and the manufactures they represent want you to believe they are biker's best friend, but at the end of the day it's all about business and what will bring them the most sales volume and the best return on their investment.  I'm not arbitrarily discounting their genuine desire to avoid or prevent motorcycle accidents, but most all dealer's have many more requirements to rent/ride a motorcycle from their business than they do to purchase one!  Some dealers pass out vouchers for customers to attend local safety classes, but do you think a sales person would ever say... "You are just not ready for that 175mph super bike, let's put you in a big scooter" or "Sorry, but that chrome laden Ultra Glide is just too heavy a motorcycle for you and might I suggest that you step into a Sporty".  Yeah right like that would ever happen!  

Yet another example of the great lengths that dealers/manufactures will go to catch the military personnel attention is the rising popularity of motorcycle sales at overseas military exchanges, which offer two American makes, Harley-Davidson and Buell, at bargain prices. After the Afghanistan war started, sales jumped nearly 50 percent, to more than 4,000 a year thru this channel, and have held steady, according to figures provided by the different services' exchanges. At exchanges in the two combat zones alone, troops bought more than 1,500 motorcycles in 2005 (last year of stats) and took delivery of them on their return to the U.S.

I know it's crucial to draw a line between courage and recklessness.   Knowing your limits, respecting others on the road, proper training, and being completely aware of what's going on around you are all factors in why people stay alive on a motorcycle.  Now if we could recalibrate the mentality of the dealer network from the operator assumes all responsibility mind-set to more along the lines of it being critical to reducing fatalities and maintain your customer base.  If you're in the "channel" I welcome your comments or ideas...

Want more training info?  Look at a MSF course which is an intensive two or three day classroom and riding course supervised by expert riders. Or if you're a veteran be a life-long learner and take a refresher course.  Team Oregon has consistently been rated very high in motorcycle training too.

Marine photo courtsey of North County Times and Hayne Palmour IV - Staff Photographer

Y sobra la idea (de hecho ni si quiera la hay). Con fotazas así, quién quiere ideas.

Cliente: Yamaha Marine. Agencia: 1861 United. Fotógrafo: Garrigosa.

The 'Up Close And Personal' days will take place on Wednesday 22nd October (Gateshead shop) and Friday 24th October (Huddersfield shop).

At those events, customers will be able to see a demo and have ago on the Tyros 3 - courtesy of Yamaha's top demonstrator Richard Bowyer, who'll be giving 1-2-1 lessons on the day. Customers are advised to phone the Dolphin shops to book a slot and avoid disappointment.

Hurry up!

We were informed that the Huddersfield shop has just 2 places (12pm & 2pm) available to fill for a private viewing hosted by ace Yamaha demonstrator, Richard Bower. Call David now on 01484 427455 for more information.

View Yamaha Tyros 3 @ Dolphin

Concerto B Flat Trumpet  Great alternative to the YTR4335

Designed by makers with over 40 years experience in making brass instruments.

Intermediate Series, Medium-weight Bb trumpet, Gold-brass bell, Bell: 123mm (4-7/8"), ML bore: 11.65mm (0.459 ") , Finish: Gold lacquer, Mouthpiece: The TR303 has been designed by the same team that produces our top-of-the-line professional models and shares many of the same qualities, like a rich full tone with accurate intonation, and the ability to either blend with the ensemble or project a solo. It features Monel pistons for quick and reliable valve action, a gold-brass bell for warm rich tone. The entire inner bore taper-from mouthpiece receiver to the bell-has been scientifically designed for beautiful tone color, comfortable response, and as much sound as you want.

This Large Brass Care Kit contains everything you'll need to keep your instrument in tip-top condition for many years to come: Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Nylon Flexible Brush, Valve Brush, Mouthpiece Brush and Polishing Cloth.

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Caring for Your Low Brass Instrument   The following care is recommended to extend the life and maintain the quality of your low brass instrument.       Take extra care to prevent exposure to sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Avoid direct, extended exposure to:   • Sunlight    • Rain    • Heaters     • Air Conditioners   Remove all moisture after you have finished playing.       Refer to Caring for the Interior of your Low Brass Instrument for detailed instructions.       Assembling Your Low Brass Instrument   Assemble, tune, clean and lubricate your instrument for the first time under the guidance of your teacher.       Inserting the Mouthpiece   The mouthpiece and mouthpiece receiver are easily damaged by improper assembly. Insert the mouthpiece into the receiver, giving it a slight twist to secure it. Never force a mouthpiece into place, as it may become stuck. If this should happen, take the horn to your local dealer or band director to have it removed. They will have a special tool to remove stuck mouthpieces.Never use pliers or other gripping tools to remove a stuck mouthpiece.       Tuning Your Low Brass Instrument   • Pitch is affected by temperature, so be sure to warm up your instrument before playing by blowing air through it.       • To tune low brass instruments, adjust the tuning slide until you achieve the desired pitch.• To fine tune your horn, adjust the individual tuning slides connected to each valve casing. Consult your instructor when doing this for the first time.        Caring for the Interior of Your Low Brass Instrument   Care of Valves and Valve Casings .... The valves and valve casings are very important parts of your instrument. Take extra care not to bend or scratch them. The following steps should be taken before and after each use of the horn.       Applying Oil to the Valves   • Unscrew the top valve cap from the valve casing.   • Pull out the valve in a straight line — do not twist.   • Apply valve oil,coating the entire valve.   • Place the valve carefully back into the proper casing, aligning the valve guide with the guide slot. Tighten the top valve cap. Move up and down to ensure even oil coating over the entire surface.       If there is any damage to the valves or valve casings, take your instrument to your dealer for repair.       Oiling the Rotary Valves   • Remove valve slides one at a time.   • Place several drops of rotor oil evenly into the valve slide, insert slide all the way back into slide tube, then turn horn over to let the oil run on to the rotor.   • Depress lever to activate appropriate rotary valve, spreading the oil evenly on the rotor and casing. Do steps 1-3 until all rotors are oiled.   1. Apply a few drops of rotor spindle oil  to the rotor stem between the stop arm and the casing. 2. Carefully remove valve cap and apply a few drops of rotor spindle oil to the bearings. Activate rotor and replace the cap. 3. Apply a drop of lever oil  to each linkage of the lever assembly.   NOTE: Do not remove the rotary valves. Only a qualified repair technician should do this during annual maintenance.       Lubricating the Tuning Slides   Slide grease  keeps slides airtight and maintains smooth movement. It is an essential factor in the care of your horn. To apply slide grease:       • Remove slide while pressing the corresponding valve. Wipe clean of dirt and foreign substances.   • Apply a thin layer of tuning slide grease  to the inner slide surfaces.• Replace the slide, working it in to ensure that the grease is evenly and thoroughly spread.       Cleaning the Water Keys   A tone hole cleaner  may be used to clean and dry water keys.       Cleaning the Mouthpiece   • Soak the mouthpiece in a solution of warm soapy water. Using a brass mouthpiece brush scrub the inside and outside of the mouthpiece.   • Rinse thoroughly with clean, warm water.       Restringing the Rotary Valve   Note: Only use string designed specifically for rotary valves.   You will need a small screwdriver, scissors and rotary string to restring your valves. Please follow these directions carefully:   • Rotary valve components should appear as in illustration 1 when the rotor stem is to the left of the rod, or as in illustration 2 when the rotor stem is to the right of the rod.   • Loosen screws (C) and (E) with a small screwdriver. Cut a piece of string approximately nine inches long and tie a knot in one end. Begin by threading the string through the hole at the bottom of the rod (A). Start from the outside of the rod and thread toward the valve. The knot must provide a stop at the hole.   • With the stop arm (B) to the right of the rod (A), bring the string around the top of the rotor stem in a clockwise direction, then loop the string entirely around the small screw (C) in a counter clock-wise direction.   • Continue around the bottom of the stop arm (B) to the hole (D) near the top of the rod. Thread the string through this hole and loop it under the head of the small screw (E) on the rod in a clockwise direction.   • Now pull the string fairly taut so that no lost motion occurs when depressing the trigger lever. Tighten screw (E) enough to hold the lever in place.   • Position the lever so the string rod is parallel to the rotor-casing top.   • Tighten the string screw. (C).   .       Caring for the Exterior of Your Low Brass Instrument   For daily care, use a polishing cloth  to remove dust and fingerprints.       Storing the Instrument         The case should always be used for storing the instrument after playing and for transporting. Be sure the mouthpiece and other accessories are secured tightly, as they can scratch and dent your horn if they fall loose during transportation. Do not put anything in the case that could place pressure on the instrument.       To keep your instrument in optimum playing condition, have it professionally cleaned and inspected by a qualified repair technician annually.Yamaha Knowledgebase

This Trombone Brass Care Kit contains everything you'll need to keep your instrument in tip-top condition for many years to come: Slide Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Nylon Flexible Brush, , Mouthpiece Brush and Polishing Cloth.

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Caring for Your Trombone   The following care is recommended to extend the life and maintain the quality of your trombone.       Take extra care to prevent exposure to sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Avoid direct, extended exposure to:   • Sunlight    • Rain    • Heaters   • Air Conditioners       Remove all moisture after you have finished playing.       Refer to Caring for the Interior of your Trombone for detailed instructions.       Assembling Your Trombone   Assemble, tune, clean and lubricate your instrument for the first time under the guidance of your teacher.       • Insert the slide section into the bell section. The slide should be to the right of the bell at a 90° angle. The bell and slide should not make contact.       • Tighten the bell lock to secure the sections together.• Always hold your trombone by the slide brace while resting and make sure the slide lock is locked when the trombone is not in use.        Inserting the Mouthpiece   The mouthpiece and mouthpiece receiver are easily damaged by improper assembly. Insert the mouthpiece into the receiver, giving it a slight twist to secure it. Never force a mouthpiece into place, as it may become stuck. If this should happen, take the horn to your local dealer or band director to have it removed, they will have a special tool to remove stuck mouthpieces. Never use pliers or other gripping tools to remove a stuck mouthpiece.       Tuning Your Trombone   • Pitch is affected by temperature, so be sure to warm up your instrument before playing by blowing air through it.• Tuning your trombone is done by adjusting the tuning slide until you achieve the desired pitch.        Care for the Interior of Your Trombone   Lubricating the Hand Slide   • Carefully remove the outer slide and lay it on a clean, flat surface.• Wipe inner slide clean of old cream, dirt, and foreign substances.    •Apply a small amount of slide cream  to the stocking of the inner slides (the part that is slightly thicker than the rest). Spread evenly, until it is coated with a thin film. Do not apply too much slide cream as this will hinder the movement of the slides.       • Use a  trombone spray bottle  to spray water evenly over the inner slides. (Note:  liquid cream  may be used instead of slide cream and water. Apply in the same manner, spreading a thin, even film over the stocking of the inner slides.)     • Replace the outer slide, moving it back and forth to spread the lubricant evenly.       Lubricating the Tuning Slide    slide grease  keeps slides airtight and maintains smooth movement. It is an essential factor in the care of your horn. To apply slide grease:       • Remove each tuning slide and wipe clean of dirt and foreign substances.• Apply a thin coating of slide grease to the inner slide surfaces. Replace the slide, working it in to ensure that the grease is evenly and thoroughly spread.       Oiling the Rotary Valve   The rotary valve must be oiled prior to assembly of the trombone.       • Remove the complete hand slide assembly and place it on a clean, even surface.• Hold bell section with the bell pointed up.• Place a few drops of  rotor oil  into the slide receiver.       • Depress lever to activate the rotary valve, spreading the oil evenly on the rotor and casing.• Apply a few drops of  rotor spindle oil  to the rotor stem, directly between the stop arm and the top of the casing.   • Carefully remove valve cap and apply a few drops of rotor spindle oil to the bearings. Activate rotor and replace the cap.   • Apply a drop of  lever oil  to each linkage of the lever assembly.   NOTE: Do not remove the rotary valve. This should be done only by a qualified repair technician during periodic maintenance.         Restringing the Rotary Valve (when applicable)   NOTE: Only use string designed specifically for rotary valves.   You will need a small screwdriver, scissors and rotary string to restring your valves. Please follow these directions carefully:   • Lay the bell section of the trombone flat, with bell pointing toward you. Inner components should appear as in illustration shown below.     • Loosen screws (C) and (E) with small screwdriver. Cut a piece of string approximately nine inches long and tie a knot in one end. Begin by threading the string through the hole at bottom of rod (A). Start from the outside of the rod and thread toward the valve. The knot must provide a stop at the hole.   • With the stop arm (B) to the right of rod (A), bring the string around the top of the rotor stem in a clockwise direction, then loop the string entirely around the small screw (C) in a counter-clockwise direction.   • Continue around the bottom of the stop arm (B) to the hole (D) near the top of the rod. Thread the string through this hole and loop it under the head of the small screw (E) on the rod in a clockwise direction.   • Now pull the string fairly taut so that no lost motion occurs when depressing the trigger lever. Tighten screw (E) enough to hold the lever in place.   • Position the lever so the string rod is parallel to the rotor casing top.   • Tighten the string screw (C).       Cleaning the Mouthpiece   • Soak the mouthpiece in a solution of warm soapy water. Using a brass mouthpiece brush , scrub the inside and outside.   • Rinse thoroughly with clean, warm water.       Cleaning the Water Keys   A tone hole cleaner  may be used to clean and dry the water keys.       Care for the Exterior of Your Trombone   For daily care, use a  polishing cloth  to remove dust and fingerprints.       Storing the Instrument   The case should always be used for storing the instrument after playing and transporting. Be sure the mouthpiece and other accessories are secured tightly, as they can scratch and dent your horn if they fall loose during transportation. Do not put anything in the case that could place pressure on the instrument.   ... To keep your instrument in optimum playing condition, have it professionally cleaned and inspected by a qualified repair technician annually.Yamaha Knowledgebase

El Yamaha BB414 tiene unos graves profundos, con cuerpo. Lo probé en varios amplificadores, dos de ellos se pueden considerar de gama alta, un Ampeg y un Gallien-Krueger. Teniendo en cuenta mi nula experiencia ya era incluso capaz de sacar un buen sonido.

La acción depende del gusto y del estilo de cada uno pero en este bajo (en general, en todos los bajos Yamaha que probé) era bastante baja, lo que le hacía tremendamente sencillo de tocar y muy atractivo para alguien que está acostumbrado a las guitarras.

Todo lo que se puede decir es positivo, incluso que el modelo en el que está inspirado es el que usaba Nathan East, uno de mis bajistas favoritos, durante los ochenta. Sólo había un par de puntos que podrían considerarse como negativos. Uno era su aspecto. El otro podría deberse a la falta de costumbre: no era capaz de distinguir los distintos tonos de las pastillas.

Yamaha has employed by acoustic treatment brand Auralex to assist with its drum showroom’s acoustical issues.

The space, located in the Yamaha artist services facility includes its artist relations drum and snare showrooms along with a recording studio, used for both drums and guitars.

Reserved for the Yamaha’s elite artists, and only available via appointment, the audio quality of the studio as well as the showroom needed to be top-notch in order to showcase the range in sounds of the drum kits on display, in addition to being used as an in-house R&D facility for new and upgraded drum and guitar products.

“Our goal with the Auralex acoustical treatments was to create a more deadened sound to the room,” says Ken Dapron, director of Yamaha artist services. “Auralex’s ProPanels not only helped with the isolation issues we were experiencing, but it tuned the room perfectly, enabling us to achieve a more natural drum tone.”

Auralex acoustically analysed the room and the main acoustical renovation involved was absorption and diffusion, while also increasing the spaces’ isolation properties. In the main drum showroom, which contains several drum kits of varying models, sizes and configurations, Yamaha installed 12 Elite CT45 ProPanels, three on each corner of the space and 72 ELiTE B24 ProPanels tactically scattered throughout the rooms’ four walls.

The snare drum room includes four T-Fuser diffusers, which were installed on the ceiling, and two boxes of 96 AudioTile Shockwave (48 right concave, 48 left concave, 48 right convex and 48 left convex) that were strategically arranged throughout the room’s walls as well as placed in the center of the ceiling.

The recording studio was outfitted with 24 of Auralex’s ELiTE B22 ProPanels, which were installed on the walls, 3 ELiTE c24 ProPanels on three of the four walls, 3 ELiTE CT45 ProPanels in each corner of the room minus the corner closest to the door, and 6 SpaceArray Diffusors located on both the ceiling and walls of the space.

Yamaha requested that all ProPanels be obsidian in color in order to match the existing décor. For additional low frequency control, Auralex also recommended that the B24 and C24 ProPanels be mounted with 2'x4's to create an air gap behind the panels.

“A special adherence to low frequency nodes was needed for the install at Yamaha’s drum showroom,” says Tim Martin, director of sales and marketing at Auralex Acoustics. “Auralex needed to create a sound environment that best reflected the natural low frequency of the drums while offering added sound control to the space as a whole. By carefully analysing the current state of the space, our team of engineers was able to carefully and accurately select the appropriate placement and treatments involved to both properly highlight Yamaha’s line of products while preventing the sounds from bleeding into neighbouring spaces.”

View Auralex at Dolphin

By incorporating an additional key to an existing model which is already well balanced and has perfect intonation and tonal focus, you run the risk off affecting its playing characteristics due to the additional weight of the key and it’s mechanism. Therefore the new High G Custom EX soprano has been redesigned to reduce weight in certain areas including some changes to the body and key work, which has resulted in the saxophone having the same great playing feel and characteristics of the non-high G model. Many high G soprano saxophones suffer with a weaker lower register with some notes speaking very poorly but the new Yamaha EX Custom has excellent intonation and evenness throughout it’s entire range, from the very bottom of it’s register to the highest altissimo.

Specification:

• Custom EX Soprano Saxophone
• High F# and G keys
• Front F mechanism
• Supplied with both curved and straight Custom G2 necks
• Tapered pivot screws with bullet head
• Mother of Pearl key buttons
• Includes a Custom 4C ebonite mouthpiece
• Supplied in a deluxe ultra-lightweight case with a carrying strap
• Available in gold lacquer, black lacquer, silver plated or gold plated finishes

The Yamaha Silent Brass System gives you the flexibility you need to practice anywhere, at any time. This innovative system offers players the ability to practice in almost any environment without disturbing others and is the must have accessory for any brass player.

Perfect for students in halls of residence, touring musicians staying in hotel rooms, those living in flats or just those a bit timid about having others hear their not so perfect notes. The Silent Brass System, unlike other practice mutes, reproduces the real sound of the instrument through a pickup microphone built into the mute. The natural sound can then be heard by the player through earphones whilst others hear only a whisper. This prevents over blowing and allows you to play loud or soft, high or low, with your pitch remaining true and centred.

The personal studio can be used to add to your practice experience and can convert the sound to mimic the acoustics of a larger room. An Aux-In allows you the facility to practice orchestral or band music alongside a recording. The Personal Studio is easy to use and small enough to fit in a shirt pocket and offers a choice of ‘clean’ or echo enhanced sound.

The most revolutionary, and appealing quality of the Silent Brass is the even and consistent intonation. When compared with conventional mutes, the Silent Brass mute performs closely with that of open playing. This close relationship ensures more productive practice which leads to greater results, quicker.

The Silent Brass System is a fantastic solution to brass players practicing needs. Ideal to use, even when the rest of your family are sleeping and perfect for the travelling musician, the Silent Brass system is an essential accessory for all brass players.