![]() ![]() The louder sections of the same track were still louder, but not four times louder, like it was without the app. He played back the same two pieces using LouderLogic and immediately, the U2 intro was clearly audible. Without LouderLogic, the U2 intro was quiet and the classical piece was basically inaudible as it started out. In the demo given by McDSP chief, Colin McDowell, he flipped between a pounding rocker by U2 and a classical piece. They do it with a proprietary algorithm called Audio Level eXtension, ALX for short, which looks at each track and balances the overall volume to feed a consistent level to your headphones. LouderLogic, which is currently only available for the iPhone, levels out the volume differences between the tracks in your digital music player while keeping the audio fidelity at its best. The LouderLogic app makes a significant difference in playback volume on the iPhone. I guess their software engineers have had the same issues with volume fluctuations on their iPhones. This year, McDSP has gone mainstream with a new app called LouderLogic. A look under the hood at Vintage Vibes' NAMM model.Įver been frustrated when listening in “random mode” on your portable music player, and you have to jack up the volume of a quiet piece, only to be blown out of your ear buds on the next selection? Enter McDSP (McDowell Signal Processing), a plug in company from Silicon Valley that has a wonderful set of dynamic processing tools. Ranging in price from $2,500 for the 44-key version to $3,800 for the 73-key model, they aren’t exactly an entry level product, but if you want the real deal, this is it. The feel of the keys and the sound, since they use the same tuning fork model, is just what you’d expect from a vintage Rhodes, but with 21st century builds. And while digital samples and emulations of the original classic Rhodes get pretty close, the Vintage Vibe pianos sound perfect. from the back-breaking weights of the originals. Available in 44-, 64- and 73-key versions, these models cut between 60-100 lbs. Having serviced thousands of vintage pianos over the years, the team at Vintage Vibe decided to build their own line of Rhodes-style electric pianos, but “with all the things that players complain about on the original models fixed,” said Bryan Kwasnik, one of the firm’s reps.ĭare I say they took what they had learned from the legendary Rhodes pianos and made them better? The new pianos sound identical to – I should say, sound even better than – the originals. OK, what’s on today’s menu? Vintage Vibes' electric pianos come in a variety of custom colors.Ĭalling all keyboard players looking for that vintage Fender Rhodes sound! Vintage Vibeis a New Jersey-based keyboard tech firm that has been a mainstay of the tri-state area for 15 years. Each day starts with a massive crush of people trying to beat you into whatever hall you’re trying to explore. Walking three to four miles on concrete floors day after day takes its toll, but you have to keep up. Teach your children what it means to salvage a piece of history or appreciate that family heirloom.I switched shoes, from New Balance to Keens, to try to preserve the most abused portion of any tradeshow attendee’s body – da feet. The things we loved as children can be reused and repurposed in our own homes. Listen to a little music, grab a sandwich, and sip a glass of wine while you browse through the vendors that share your unique passion for timelessness. Try regional foods that are produced in small batches the old-fashioned way with wholesome ingredients. Have you ever seen that great unique clothing made from old lace and tapestry? Come to Vintage Vibe Market and find your style. We know that shabby chic is the desired home décor, so why not buy it from the artists that actually create it? Don’t buy that cool vintage-looking jewelry from the local mall! Find your favorite artist right in our market and buy a piece of history. Vintage Vibe Market is a combination of home décor, vintage-based jewelry, clothing, and upcycled products made from repurposed goods, antiques, and anything that speaks of “Art” with a vintage flair. Hours: Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 4 PMĪdmission: Online $14, At Door $18, Weekend Pass Online: $20
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