New Products

Celebrating the RG/S series 25th anniversary, Ibanez has released some great premium line limited models. Offered in some of the brightest colours seen since the '80s.

Tama's most compact drum kit ever, the Silverstar Metro-JAM, is easy to transport, ready to play, and ideal for small clubs or street musicians. A shell kit, or complete kit with Stage Master hardware, are available in VK wrap series (VBG, BCM, SKS, HMB) finishes.

Check out the new video brochure from Yamaha - Find out everything you need to know about the EMX5016 at the click of a button.

Steinberg has just released the previously announced and officially supported 6.0.5 maintenance update for Cubase 6, Cubase Artist 6, Cubase Elements 6, Cubase AI 6 and Cubase LE 6.

Based on Yamaha's top-of-the-line S-series keyboards, the new PSR-A2000 provides the kind of flexibility you’d expect from a great instrument. With a sonic palette that features Arabic, Maghreb, Khaligi, Iranian, Turkish and Greek styles, the PSR-A2000 can also be expanded to offer new possibilities and a variety of new voices and styles are planned for release in the future.

The Steinberg Elements Pack is a special, time-limited offer which bundles Steinberg’s Cubase Elements 6 (RRP $179) and Wavelab Elements 7 (RRP $139) software titles. The total saving at RRP is $59.

Whether you have a mixing application that involves only a few channels or up to 32 inputs with substantial signal routing versatility, Yamaha’s MG offers consoles that will give you the capacity, control and performance you deserve and a sound that is undeniably superior.

This is the new replacement for the DTXplorer – one of the most popular Yamaha electronic drum kits. Upgraded with new hardware – DTLK9 pad set , 449 sounds and kits on board, new compatibility with the XP series DTX-PADs, this is the entry point for the totally new range from Yamaha.

Yamaha has a range of new iOS applications to make the connections between you and your music, even easier.

Ibanez have produced a limited number of the UV77 with the famous multi colour swirl finish, that featured on Steve Vai's legendary album - Passion & Warfare. This is a stunning guitar, a fantastic piece to add to your collection.

Effective immediately, all newly hand-crafted cymbals “made in Switzerland” contain a laser-engraved serial number and classy logo.

Chord Finder knows all the standard guitar chords and shows their variants in tablature format. You can even audition the chord played with different clean and overdrive sounds at the touch of a button! Available on PC and Mobile device.

The bass drum pedal that rocked the drum world is back and badder than ever. First introduced 30 years ago with its innovative chain-drive technology, the HP35B set the bar by which all drum pedals were measured. Our engineers let the classic be classic. The result is the legend...finally resurrected.

All new design with more space underneath. Bigger than the PT-2, smaller that the PT-PRO. A great choice for using a true bypass loop switcher. Flight case with wheels, large storage compartment and lockable latches included.

Andy Sneap's credits as a Metal producer and engineer include some of the biggest metal bands today.

Hearing protection; a must, not an option! Damage to hearing is like the work of an assassin. Specifically because we are always surrounded by noise, we quickly become used to it. Even if the noise level assumes extreme forms. Think for example of an employee on the shop floor of a machine hall, or visitors to a discotheque or dance party… or even yourself in your car on a busy motorway, surrounded by other traffic.

HALion 4 is the ultimate VST sampler and sound creation system — with a variety of cutting-edge tools, studio-grade effects and the most efficient workflow available. Now you have the chance to experience the advanced feature set of HALion’s latest incarnation. The trial version of HALion 4 runs for 60 days and offers the same functionality as the retail version.

The MORPHEUS BOMBER pedal – do deep dive bombs and full chordal whammy bar string bending with the Bomber pedal– and your guitar never goes out of tune! This is the hottest pitch-shifting technology in years to hit the stompbox market. The BOMBER pedal utilizes propriety polyphonic pitch shifting algorithms to bend ALL of your strings with stunning accuracy -- replicating all of the stunning effects produced by mechanical tremolos as well as some new and exciting guitar tricks.

“Among the most highly revered and legendary cymbal lines of all time, Paiste’s Formula 602 debuted in 1959 and was adopted over the years by legendary drummers, including Joe Morello, Art Blakey, Charlie Watts, Jeff Porcaro, Paul Motian, Bill Bruford, John Densmore, Don Henley, and Ian Paice. Noted for their trademark controlled, pure, and silvery tones, Formula 602 models represent the pinnacle of modern Swiss cymbal manufacturing.” Modern Drummer, USA, Oct. 2011 “It’s wonderful to see the return of the Formula 602s, and encouraging to see Paiste reopen a page in history and share these great cymbals with the world once more… these will put a smile on the face of not just the drummer… hey even the engineers.” Drummer, UK, May 2011

With this new line of USB 2.0 connectivity interfaces, you’ve got it all covered: one 19-inch rackmountable unit and one handy desktop unit beautifully conceived and manufactured to meet the most exacting standards. Sharing the same line of heritage as the highly acclaimed MR816 interfaces, both URs house studio-grade converters, D-Pre Class-A discrete mic preamps plus analog and digital I/O, tending perfectly to your individual needs and on which — it must be said again — quality is written everywhere in big fat letters.

Ibanez and Paul Gilbert have just released an affordable fireman model, now you too can rock out like the legend himself!

The CMC series is the world’s first modular controller system for Cubase. Consisting of six unique USB controllers, CMC gives you all the control options you're looking for — along with utmost flexibility and great ease of use.

LoopMash is an innovative virtual instrument that presents you with a new way to blend simultaneously up to four two-bar loops together by juggling similar elements across looped beats and tunes. Now ported to the iOS platform, this sizzling hot instrument lets you choose from over 40 presets and 250 included loops ranging all the way from ethno to disco.

Just like the working musician it's made for, the RG Premium is sensitive enough to deliver a full breadth of emotion, yet tough enough to be relied on night after night. Expressive?…check…Reliable?…check….But if it wasn't also a speed demon, it wouldn't be an RG. How do we build such a clean, tough, fast machine? Slowly. With insane attention to the details…

Extremely limited edition prestige models now in stock - Only one of each available in NZ, get in quick!!

Version 2 of M7CL and LS9 StageMix for iPad adds control of Head Amp Gain for each input channel, plus Scene Memory management - Store, Recall, Scene Titles and Comments.

In the course of “Rock The Casbah” at the “Istituto Svizzero di Roma” Swiss drummer & sound artist Nicolas Field presented the sound installation “Shimmering Beast”. It consists of a 16 ½ by 20 foot large triangle, formed by 60 Paiste Alpha Brilliant cymbals.

New from Ibanez the Premium series bass line features the same premium fret treatment as the guitar range, Norstrand pickups and exotic wood finishes.

Firmware upgrade for the Yamaha CLP-400 series.

In the July issue of Guitar World, the Ibanez TS9 took out the #1 spot in the article ' 50 Greatest Stompboxes of all time' check it out!

Very informative video of the T-Rex Tonebug Sustainer.

With its comprehensive tools for composing, recording, editing and mixing, Cubase Elements 6 is the most desirable entryway to the world of Cubase. The eminently powerful collection of quality instruments and effects modifies your PC and Mac computer into your personal music production system for crafting compositions to minute detail, making studio-grade recordings for band practices as well as everything in between. And with the same professional user interface and award-winning audio engine as in Steinberg’s Cubase 6 flagship, the Elements version boasts all the tools of the trade at an irresistible price.

Hughes & Kettner is set to unveil a new line of ultra compact all-tube amps called TubeMeister. As their stunning visuals and stellar sound attest, these dual-channel amps share the same DNA as the acclaimed Custom Tube series.

The Paiste Twenty Custom Collection is a newly designed series whose cymbals create lively, dynamic sounds on the highest level for a vast range of modern musical styles, such as R&B, Indie and Pop to Alternative Rock and Metal. Laboriously hand-manufactured from CuSn20 bronze, these instruments radiate powerful warmth and crystal-clear presence in a high class complex overall sound. Thanks to their glossy brilliant finish the Custom Collection cymbals draw attention on every stage.

Mike Portnoy, of Dream Theater fame, talks about the new Speed Cobra pedal from Tama.

Ibanez guitars are everywhere in today’s heavy metal scene. Countless players have had them in their hands, played them on stage and written countless songs on them. However today’s music, even looking at heavy metal alone, has been broadened and demands guitars with as much variety as the music itself. Keeping that in mind, Ibanez introduces these brand new guitars, developed through day to day communication with artists, which combine originally designed shapes with killer tone and playability. The Ibanez X-series are designed for players aiming to have guitars on the cutting edge. Together with the Xiphos, which has already been welcomed into the scene, the three new blades, Halberd, Falchion and Glaive are unveiled, to help you break into the new world.

Available in two new models - the special, and the deluxe, coming to a store near you soon!

The legendary Dirk Verbeuren - Drummer for Soilwork, Scarve, also currently working with Devin Townsend has a new feature video on the blisteringly fast pedals from Tama, the Speed Cobra

LoopMash is an innovative virtual instrument that presents you with a new way to blend simultaneously up to four two-bar loops together by juggling similar elements across looped beats and tunes. Now ported to the iOS platform, this sizzling hot instrument lets you choose from over 40 presets and 250 included loops ranging all the way from ethno to disco.

The Paiste app provides you with immediate access to the latest product or artist news, the hottest featured artists and their set-ups plus all Paiste cymbal information including sound files.

For example; on the front row you have an unusually tall pedal, and a short one right above it. Reaching that foot switch can be a precarious toe tap balancing act. Enter the Pedatrain Pedal-Booster. These handy little wedges will get the business end of your short pedal up a full one inch allowing easy access. Available is three widths to accommodate virtually any custom configuration. They can be fastened with the included velcro, or for a more permanent application use the provided screws. Folded steel construction, durable powder coat finish.

Inferno joined Behemoth in 1997. He is known as one of the fastest and most technically proficient drummers in today's death metal scene. An example of his drumming speed can be heard on the Behemoth song Modern Iconoclast from Zos Kia Cultus (Here and Beyond). He has reached a tempo of 270bpm in the studio. The song Shemhamforash reached 275bpm in studio. Slaves Shall Serve was 270 bpm, but at Sweden Rock Festival in 2005, he played it at around 290bpm.

What's the difference between the Tube Factor and the Tubeman MKII Pedals?

New stock from Ibanez has just arrived - ask your dealer today to see the latest from Ibanez.

Grab the latest catalogue from Schecter to see the new models for 2011 - stock will be arriving soon, pre-order now at your local dealer to secure your new favourite Schecter!

Download the latest 2011 Ibanez catalogue and check out what is about to appear in your local store, get your orders in quick!

Introducing Cubase 6 and Cubase Artist 6 Steinberg today releases Cubase 6 and Cubase Artist 6 at the 2011 NAMM Show. The latest incarnation of the world’s most popular music production system holds an array of sensational new tools, inspiring instruments and effects, and a groundbreaking approach to composing with MIDI and VST. Developing professional composing tools for more than 25 years, Steinberg once again breaks new ground with Cubase 6. The new VST Expression 2 feature set now includes Note Expression — a revolutionary composing tool that exceeds the limitations of the MIDI standard. In the audio domain, Cubase 6 introduces a comprehensive toolset for lightning-fast multitrack editing, including state-of-the-art transient and tempo detection, multitrack phase-stable audio quantization and drum replacement functions. The new take-comping system provides a fast and effective way to build the perfect take. Cubase 6 also comes with exciting new instruments and effect processors, including the VST Amp Rack guitar suite plug-in, HALion Sonic SE, a streamlined version of Steinberg’s HALion Sonic VST workstation, and LoopMash 2, the second incarnation of our innovative beat-mangling tool. Visit the Cubase 6 product page for detailed information on all new features, audio demos, videos, and more. While Cubase 6 is tailored to professional musicians, producers, and composers, the new Cubase Artist 6 is the perfect choice for talented newcomers and seasoned musicians looking to combine the newest technologies with a vast array of musical features.

UP tuning in ½-step increments up to 3½ steps — plus full Octave and Octaver/12-String Effect. Our CAPO™pedal’s sibling, the DropTune™, has taken the guitar world by storm because it does something no other pedal has ever done before. Now we’ve done it again — except upscale!

Following classic design standards and delivering both quality and value for money, this selection from Ashton's brass and woodwind range make fantastic instruments for those starting out down the orchestral path.

The Ibanez TSA15H Head & matching TSA112C 1x12 speaker cabinet. Tube powered classic amp, OD circuit provided by a TubeScreamer built into the amp face! Now shipping.

CM9DX - Levy's Drumstick Bag, About twice the size of your standard drumstick bag, plenty of space in the pockets too. CMK02 - Bag Keyboard Levys 47x15x4in, There's a protective soft insert for over screens etc. Heaps of pockets again. Sturdy feeling padded bag. CMK04 - Bag Keyboard Levys 57x18x5in, same features as the CMK02, for the bigger keyboards.

New from Ashton, the D20NTM has now arrived!

TAMA gives you an in-depth view on what the hype is all about.

The Babyface is smooth on the outside for looks and feel, but has the balls inside: latest 192 kHz AD- and DA-converters, two reference class microphone preamps, SteadyClock - analog circuit design, features and function are truly RME - we wouldn't give our newborn anything second class! Portable recording has never been this good.

Steinberg’s CI family is made up of three outstanding USB-powered audio interfaces, delivering a complete system solution for creating and recording music. Together with the included Steinberg software each unit in its own right covers a broad range of applications, be it in the studio, rehearsal room or on the go.

The next generation "Motif XF" builds on the decade-long heritage of Motif and breaks new ground with Flash memory expansion capabilities that will set the standard for keyboard workstations for years to come.

Now in its fourth generation, the Tyros4 retains its ease of use, ergonomic panel layout and playability, and augments it with an even greater and wider variety of Voices, Styles, and sophisticated features. Yamaha’s Premier Music Workstation – Unsurpassed Quality, Features and Performance

Over the years, one of the greatest challenges facing drum pedal manufacturers has been to provide a pedal that "does it all". Or at the very least, focuses on the most critical features that drummers absolutely demand to enhance their performance. A difficult task, by any means. By today's standards the two most important features desired are speed and power. With most pedals, if you adjust the playability to address speed, you can sometimes lose power. And if you focus primarily on the feeling of power, you sometimes lose the desired speed. Now, the rules have changed. TAMA has a new pedal that delivers not only pure raw aggression and power, but lightening fast speed!

Yamaha realized more than 40 years ago that simply building systems around speaker units bought from other manufacturers would not do, initiating a long and arduous but fruitful quest for ideal speaker performance based on original technology.

The Yamaha IM8 series brings experience and know-how accumulated over 35 years in the production of industry-leading mixing consoles to bear in three mid-size consoles that cut no corners when it comes to overall performance and sonic quality.

Product spotlight on some of the digital consoles available from Yamaha. The M7CL, and LS9 series.

Brand new for 2010, the Ibanez RGD Prestige series - Extended scale, six and seven string Prestige quality guitars. Distributed in New Zealand by MusicWorks.

Media artist Toshio Iwai and Yamaha have collaborated to design a new digital musical instrument for the 21st century, TENORI-ON. A 16x16 matrix of LED switches allows everyone to play music intuitively, creating a "visible music" interface.

Introducing a new era of active loudspeakers. Yamaha's revolutionary DSR Series of active loudspeakers take full advantage of our expertise and experience amassed as one of the world's leading pro audio manufacturers.

Brand new from Yamaha, the NPV60 and NPV80 keyboards.

The P-95 gives musicians the dynamic, high-quality sound and natural piano touch response they expect from Yamaha, along with a high-quality built-in speaker system. All this is packed in a slim, exceptionally affordable instrument that's always ready to play when you are.

Ibanez IJX20BKN Jumpstart pack, all the gear you need to start your rock career!

New Ibanez guitars in stock - Buy online, or check with your closest MusicWorks dealer

T-Rex pedals now available from MusicWorks!

New for 2010, the Alpha Brilliant cymbal range is the latest installment in the Alpha series. A substantial improvement in terms of sound, function and appearance of the Alpha series from 1997.

Guitarists normally have to depend on a separate effect pedal to get the distinctive, warm overdrive sounds of a tube amp. No more! The new TSA15H Tube Amp has a genuine Tube Screamer circuit, built right into the front end, for all the warm tube overdrive punch and crunch you'll need. Includes foot-switchable function, with Tube Screamer Overdrive, Tone and Level controls.

New Schecter SOLO-6 and OMEN-4 guitars now in stock! Available online and from 32 MusicWorks dealers nationwide.