Blog Post #7
1. List 5 websites that can be used as references for hardware supplies
2. List the exact model of computers you would want in your classroom. Include:
• Brand and model #
• Processor speed
• Memory
• RAM
• Price - discounts for a certain number? school discount? you may have to call the company….
3. List 2 high-end sythesizers AND 2 low-end sythesizers Include:
• Manufacturer
• Price
• System requirements
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.)
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play?
4. List 2 MIDI interfaces with the prices (try to get a low-end and a high-end)
5. List 3 different brands of headphones with prices. Be precise.
Example:
• Califone 2924AVPS Deluxe Stereo Headphones - $19.99 each
$5 off each pair if you order more than 25
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Blog Post #7
1. List 5 websites that can be used as references for hardware supplies
Music Studio Direct
www.mtlc.net/hardware
Cakewalk by Roland
www.cakewalk.com
Musician’s Friend
www.musiciansfriend.com
Sweetwater
www.sweetwater.com
Studica
www.studica.com
2. List the exact model of computers you would want in your classroom. Include:
• Brand: Apple and model: iMac
• Processor speed: 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• Memory: 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
• RAM: 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• Price - $1,199 / $1,149 Education Discount
3. List 2 high-end sythesizers AND 2 low-end sythesizers Include:
#1 High End
Yamaha S90XS 88-key Balanced Weighted Hammer Action synth
• Manufacturer: Yamaha
• Price: $2399.99
• System requirements: Mac or PC with MIDI, USB, FireWire, and/or Ethernet Connectors
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.): 88 Key
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? MIDI In/Out/Thru
#2 High End
Roland V-SYNTH-GT Synthesizer
• Manufacturer: Roland
• Price: $3,299.99
• System requirements: Computer with MIDI and/or USB Connectors
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.): 61 keys with velocity and channel aftertouch
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? Connection to External MIDI Sequencer Only
#1 Low End
Novation XioSynth 25
• Manufacturer: Novation
• Price: $284.99
• System requirements: Apple G3/400 GHz or Pentium 600 MHz or better
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.): 25 Keys
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play?: MIDI
#2 Low End
Roland SH-201 Synthesizer
• Manufacturer: Roland
• Price: $599.99
• System requirements: Mac or PC
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.): 49 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keys
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? Plug-and-play with MIDI interface
4. List 2 MIDI interfaces with the prices (try to get a low-end and a high-end)
#1 Uno - 1-In/1-Out USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface $49.95
#2 4 Anniversary Edition - 4-in/4-out USB MIDI Interface $199.95
5. List 3 different brands of headphones with prices. Be precise.
∑ Numark HF-125 Dual-Cup DJ Headphones - $14.99 each
∑ AKG HA8000/K99 Headphones ($549.99 8 Pack) $69 each
∑ Ultrasone Pro 900 Headphones - $549.99 each
1) 5 Hardware websites:
-Geeks.com
-tomshardware.com
-madshrimps.be
-techreport.com
-hexus.net
2)Computers of choice (in an ideal world where money is no issue)
-Brand: Dell Alienware
-Processor: Intel® CoreTM i7 950 3.06GHz (8MB Cache) Quad Core Processor
-Other specs: Dual 1GB GDDR5 ATI RadeonTM HD 5870 CrossfireXTM Enabled
6GB DDR3 1600MHz (3x 2GB) Tri Channel Memory
1.2TB RAID 0 (2x 640GB SATA-II, 7,200 RPM, 16MB Cache HDDs
-Price: $3999, no discounts available
3) Synthesizers
High End: Yamaha Motif XS8
-Price: $3999.00
-System Req: Intel Core or Pentium or Celeron family processor, 1.4 GHz or better with an S400 (400Mbps) IEEE1394 (FireWire) or i.Link terminal
-Size: 88 keys
-MIDI or plug only: MIDI
High End: Minimoog Voyager
-Price: $3495.00
-System Req: MAC: G3/500; 128 MB RAM; Mac OS 9.x or OS × 10.2
PC: Pentium II/500; 128 MB RAM; Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP
-Size: 44 keys
-MIDI or Plug only: MIDI
Low End: Korg microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder
-Price: $500.00
-System Req: Windows XP or Mac OS X v. 10.4 or higher
-Size: 37 keys
-MIDI or plug only: MIDI
Low End: Alesis Micron Analog Modeling Synth
-Price: $399.00
-System Req: Not specified (I looked everywhere!)
-Size: 37 keys
-MIDI or plug only: MIDI
4) MIDI Interfaces
-CME WIDI-X8 Wireless MIDI system/USB Interface ($259.00)
-MIDI Solutions Quadra 4-Output MIDI Thru Box ($59.00)
5) Headphones
-Koss PortaPro Portable Headphones
($49.95)
-Sennheiser HD380Pro Full Sized Headphones ($299.00)
-Grado RS1 Audiophile Headphones
($695.00)
List 5 websites that can be used as references for hardware supplies
http://www.newegg.com/
http://www.dell.com/us/en/k-12/df.aspx?refid=df&cs=RC1084719&s=k12
http://www.macconnection.com/
http://www.apple.com/education/
http://www.zzounds.com/
List the exact model of computers you would want in your classroom. Include:
• Brand and model#: iMac
20 inch : 2.06GHz
* 2.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 1680 x 1050 resolution (16:10)
* 1GB memory
* 160GB hard drive1
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
• School discount through Apple is $899 when submitting a proposal
List 2 high-end sythesizers AND 2 low-end sythesizers Include:
Low end Synthesizers:
1. Yamaha YPT-410 61-Key Portable Keyboard
$199.00 (Musicians Friend.com)
Dimensions: 37-1/2"W x 5-3/4"H x 15-1/4"D
Weight: 15lb. 7oz.
Mac/PC USB Connectivity plug and play
2. Yamaha PSR-E323 - 61-Key Touch-Sensitive Keyboard
$159.99 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/)
Dimensions: (WxDxH) 37.25 x 14.6 x 5.1"
Weight:10.8 lbs
MIDI input and output Mac or PC
High end Synthesizers:
1. Yamaha MM8 - 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard
$999.00 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 52.7 x 17.5 x 6.18"
Weight 34.3 lbs
Stereo output, MIDI connectors, and USB ports Mac or PC
2. Yamaha YPG635 88-Key Portable Grand Keyboard
$899.99 (http://www.samedaymusic.com/) (comes with headphones)
Dimensions (WxDxH): 56.20 x 19.40 x 5.48 “
Weight: 45.86 lbs
Mac or PC plug and play
List 2 MIDI interfaces with the prices (try to get a low-end and a high-end)
1. M Audio MIDISPORT 2x2 Anniversary USB Midi Interface
$69.00 (http://www.samedaymusic.com/)
2. M-Audio MidiSport UNO
$39.00 (http://www.samedaymusic.com/)
List 3 different brands of headphones with prices. Be precise.
1. Samson PH60 Personal Headphones- $7.00 each (http://www.samedaymusic.com/)
2. ATH-T22 - Dynamic Closed-Back Circumaural Stereo Headphones- $29.95 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/) free shipping
3. Nady HP03 Closed Back Headphones- $19.95 (http://www.zzounds.com/) free shipping
4. Behringer HPM1000 Headphones- $16.95 (http://www.zzounds.com/) free shipping
5. Audio Technica ATHM20 Closed-Back Stereo Monitor Headphones- $34.95 (http://www.zzounds.com/) free shipping
5 websites used as references for hardware supplies
1) www.zzounds.com
2) www.musiciansfriend.com
3) www.geeks.com
4) www.apple.com/education
5) www.newegg.com
List the exact model of computers you would want in your classroom:
Brand: Apple
Model: 27-inch Mac
Processor: 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache
Memory: 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3
RAM:SDRAM; four SO-DIMM slots support up to 16GB
Price: $1,699.00 (educational discount available)
2 high-end synths
1)Yamaha MM8 - 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard
$999.00 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 52.7 x 17.5 x 6.18"
Weight 34.3 lbs
Stereo output, MIDI connectors, and USB ports Mac or PC
2)Roland V-SYNTH-GT Synthesizer
Manufacturer: Roland, Price: $3,299.99, System requirements: Computer with MIDI and/or USB Connectors, Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.) size: 88 keys
Connection to External MIDI Sequencer Only
Two low end synthesizers:
1) Yamaha MM8 - 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard
$999.00 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/)Mac or PC
Stereo output, MIDI connectors, and USB ports Mac or PC
2) KORG microKorgXL; 37 keys; $499.00; MIDI and USB, interface needed for MIDI
3 brands of Headphones:
1)Sony extra bass headphones, MDR-XB700; $39.00
2) BOSE QC15 headphones; @$99.95
3) Samson PH60 Personal Headphones- $7.00 eac
1) Hardware Websites
http://www.studica.com/index.cfm
http://www.mtlc.net/
http://amazon.com
http://www.robotspeakstore.com/
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/
2) Computer for Classroom
Apple imac
3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
500GB Serial ATA Drive
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
$1,149.00
3) 2 high end and 2 low end synthesizers
-Yamaha MOTIF XS7 Music Production Synthesizer Workstation Keyboard $3,539.00
88 keys
independent Assignable Outputs, A/D Inputs (for recording external sources), S/P DIF Digital Output, MIDI, Ethernet, IEEE 1394 (standard on the MOTIF XS8 and available on the MOTIF XS6/7 with the optional board) and two USB connectors, compatible with the high-speed USB 2.0 standard
-Moog Minimoog Voyager Electric Blue Analog Synthesizer $3,295.00
44 keys
Stereo analog outs and headphone outs plus BNC connector for optional gooseneck lamp.
-Korg microKORG XL Synth with Multi-Modeling Technology 2 octaves
MIDI in/out and usb
$499.00
-Alesis Micron Analog Modeling Synth
$399.00 37-key
Provides 1/4" balanced stereo analog outputs and inputs with 24-bit conversion
4) 2 MIDI interfaces
M-Audio Midisport 2x2 Anniversary Edition USB MIDI Interface $69.00
M-Audio USB Uno 1X1 MIDI Interface
$39.00
5) 3 Brands of Headphones
Sony Studio Monitor Series Headphones $99.99
Bose QC15 Headphones $299.95
one extra head phone...
Sony Extra Bass Headphones - 50mm $129.99
1. Music hardware:
-www.robotspeak.com
-www.etcetera.co.uk
-www.making-music.com
-www.digitalproaudio.com
-www.cakewalk.com
2. Computer:
Brand - Apple
Model - iMac
Processor speed - 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory - 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
RAM - 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Price - $1,199 or $1,149 educational discounts available
3. Synthesizers:
High end
a. S90SX
Manufacturer - Yamaha
Price - $2399.99
System requirements - Mac or PC with MIDI, USBs, FireWire, Ethernet Connectors
Size - 88 keys, 2 or 3 octaves available
MIDI interface required? Yes
b. Oasys Music Workstation
Manufacturer - KORG
Price - $600 new
System requirements - Windows
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Service Pack 2 or later (MIDI Driver for the 64-bit editions is a Beta version), all editions of Microsoft Windows Vista (MIDI Driver for the 64-bit editions is a Beta version), computer supports Windows XP/Vista with USB port (Intel USB Host Controller recommended).
Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, Apple Macintosh with USB ports supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 (PowerPC/Intel-based supported).
Please use the latest Korg USB/MIDI driver.
M50 Editor/Plug-In Editor
Windows
Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Service Pack 2 or later, Intel Pentium III/1 GHz or faster, 512 Mbyte or larger memory (1 Gbyte or larger recommended.)
Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.4 or later, G4/800 MHz or faster (Intel-based Mac supported, G5 and/or Core Duo recommended), 512 Mbyte or larger memory (1 Gbyte or larger recommended)
Size - 88 keys
MIDI? - Yes
Low end:
a. Yamaha P85
Manufacturer - Yamaha
Price - $629
System Req. - Mac or PC with MIDI, USBs, FireWire, Ethernet Connectors
Size - 88 keys
MIDI? - Yes
b. KORG X50
Manufacturer - KORG
Price - $699
System Req. - Mac or PC with MIDI, USBs, FireWire, Ethernet Connectors
Size - 88 keys
MIDI? - Yes
4. MIDI interfaces:
a. Low end - Edirol UM-1EX; $49
b. High end - Ego MAXIO 032; $600
5. Headphones:
a. BOSE QuietComfort15 - $300, 0% interest, payments as low as $25/month
b. SkullCandy Riot Cyan/Pink - $19.95
c. SONY Children's Headphones - $14.99
1. List 5 websites that can be used as references
www.cyberguys.com
www.newegg.com
www.compusa.com
www.musiciansfriend.com
www.studica.com
2. List the exact model of computers you would want in your classroom. Include:
• Brand and model # Apple/iMac
• Processor speed: 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• Memory 4GB
• RAM: 500GB hard drive1
• Price - $1,199.00
3. List 2 high-end sythesizers AND 2 low-end sythesizers Include:
High End
High End
• Manufacturer: Yamaha
• Price: $2,399.99
• System requirements: Mac or PC with MIDI, USB, FireWire, and/or Ethernet Connectors
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.): 88 keys
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? MIDI in/out/thru
High End.
Manufacturer: Alesis Andromeda
• Price: $2,999.99
• System requirements: : Mac or PC with MIDI, USB, FireWire, and/or Ethernet Connectors
Size: 61 keys
Plug-and Play
Low End
Manufacturer: Korg microKorg Analog Modeled Synth/Vocoder
• Price: $399.00
• System requirements: Mac or PC with MIDI, USB, FireWire, and/or Ethernet Connectors
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.): 37 keys
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? MIDI in/out/thru
Manufacturer: Alesis Micron
• Price: 399.00
• System requirements: Mac or PC with MIDI, USB, FireWire, and/or Ethernet Connectors
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.): 37 keys
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? MIDI in/out/thru
4. List 2 MIDI interfaces with the prices (try to get a low-end and a high-end)
Cakewalk UM-3G Multiport USB MIDI Interface: $89.00
Cakewalk UM-1G Compact USB MIDI Interface: $49.00
MOTU MIDI Express 128: $235.97
CME WIDI-X8: $229.97
5. List 3 different brands of headphones with prices. Be precise.
Example:
Koss PortaPro Portable Headphones, Duel, straight entry 4 ft cord: 44.99
QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones $299.95
Sony MDR V150 - headphones - Ear-cup, Binaural – Black 14.99
http://www.audiomidi.com/Home.aspx
http://www.barcodesinc.com/cats/pos.htm
http://www.geeks.com/
http://www.globalcomputer.com/
http://www.outletpc.com/
Computer:
• Brand: Apple and model: iMac
• Processor speed: 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• Memory: 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
• RAM: 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• Price - $1,199 / $1,149 Education Discount
http://store.apple.com/us_smb_78313/browse/home/shop_mac/family/mac_pro
SYNTHESIZERS
high end:
Roland Fantom-G7 76-Key Sampling Workstation
Make: Kurzweil Model# PC3
Price: $2,295.00
Windows: Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Edition Service Pack 2 or later, computer supports Windows XP with USB port (Intel USB Host Controller recommended)
Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, Apple Macintosh with USB ports supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 (PowerPC/Intel-based supported)
Kurzweil PC3 76-Key Performance Controller
$3,000
System requirements:
Windows: Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Edition Service Pack 2 or later, computer supports Windows XP with USB port (Intel USB Host Controller recommended)
Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, Apple Macintosh with USB ports supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 (PowerPC/Intel-based supported)
Low end:
Alesis Micron 37-Key Analog Modeling Synth
Price: $500
System requirements: Mac OSX 10.2.4 or Windows XP
Korg microKorg XL Analog Modeling Synthesizer and Vocoder
Price: $500
System requiremtns: Mac OS X, Windows XP or Windows Vista; USB port.
Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) MIDI Express 128 8x8 Bus Powered Interface
New: $239.95
Emu XMIDI 1x1 USB MIDI Interface
New from $29.95
Headphones:
Bose quitecomfort 15: $300 (No schol discount)
Sony MDR V150: $12 (no school Discount)
1. 5 websites with hardware references
newegg.com
dell.com
store.apple.com
amazon.com
tigerdirect.com
2. Vostro 220 mini tower *custom build
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E8600
4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz - 2DIMMs
1TB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
$1,365 no discount
3. keyboards
Kurzweil
$2,995.00
7 octave
Studiologic
$1,349.00
7 octave
CME
$99.00
4 octave
M-Audio
$139.00
4 octave
4. Midi interfaces
MIDISPORT 4x4 Anniversary Edition - 4-in/4-out USB MIDI Interface
$199.95
MIDISPORT 2x2 Anniversary Edition - 2-in/2-out USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface
$89.95
5. 3 brands of headphones
QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones
$299.95
skullcandy agent black
$49.95
Koss MP3 TÜGO
$199.99
1. List 5 websites that can be used as references for hardware supplies
1) New Egg
newegg.com
2) techreport.com
3) tomshardware.com
4) macconnection.com
5)zzounds.com
2. List the exact model of computers you would want in your classroom. Include:
• Brand: Mac IMac 21.5inch
• Processor speed: 3.06 GHz
• Memory 500GB
• RAM 4GB
• 1,199/1,149(educational discount of $50)
3. List 2 high-end sythesizers AND 2 low-end sythesizers Include:
• Manufacturer Yamaha
• Price: $599
• System requirements Mac or PC w/ MIDI USB hookup
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.)61 Key
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? plug + play
Manufacturer Korg
Price: $299
System Req: MAC/PC w/ USB
Does not require MIDI interface.
High End
• Manufacturer Yamaha XS6
• Price 2,399
• System requirements PC/MAC w/ USB
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.)61-key
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? MIDI
• Manufacturer: Roland
• Price: $2,290
• System requirements: PC or MAC w/ USB
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.)61-key
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? requires midi
4. List 2 MIDI interfaces with the prices (try to get a low-end and a high-end)
M Audio MIDISPORT 2x2 Anniversary USB Midi Interface - $69
M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R 8 x 8 USB 2.0 MIDI Interface for Digital Recording - $500
5. List 3 different brands of headphones with prices. Be precise.
Example:
2924AV Mono Headphones w/Attached Cord - $8.99 w/ school discount
3060AV Multimedia Stereo Headphones with Volume Control - $9.99 w/ school discount
Personal Automatic Stereo/Mono Switching Headphones w/ Volume Control & Acoustic Foam Earpads - $9.99
1. List 5 websites that can be used as references for hardware supplies
apple.com/education
tomshardware.com
dell.com
zzounds.com
newegg.com
2. List the exact model of computers you would include in your classroom.
Brand: Apple, iMac 21.5 in 3.06 GHz
Processor Speed: 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 4GB Ram
Hard Drive: 500 GB
Price: $1,149 (Edu discount)
3. List 2 Hi-end and 2 low-end Keyboards
High End: Yamaha Motif XS8
-Price: $3999.00
-Requirements: Intel Core or Pentium or Celeron family processor, 1.4 GHz or better with an S400 (400Mbps) IEEE1394 (FireWire) or i.Link terminal
-Size: 88 keys
-MIDI or plug only: MIDI
High End: Roland V-SYNTH-GT Synthesizer
- Price: $3,299.99,
- Requirements: Computer with MIDI and/or USB Connectors
- Size: 88 keys
-MIDI or plug only: MIDI
Low End:Yamaha P85
-Price: $629
-Requirements: Mac or PC with MIDI, USBs, FireWire, Ethernet Connectors
-Size 88 keys
-MIDE or plug only: MIDI
Low End:Korg microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder
-Price: $500.00
-System Req: Windows XP or Mac OS X v. 10.4 or higher
-Size: 37 keys
-MIDI or plug only: MIDI
4. List 2 MIDI interfaces with the prices
-Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface ($349.99)
-Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) FastLane USB MIDI Interface ($70.00)
5. List 3 different brands of headphones and list the prices
-Sennheiser HD280 Pro Headphones ($99)
-Bose QuietComfort15 ($299)
-Behringer HPM1000 Headphones ($17)
5 resource websites:
-www.cakewalk.com
-www.apple.com/education/
-http://digitalmusics.dartmouth.edu/~wowem/hardware/hardware.html
-http://www.making-music.com/
-http://www.mtlc.net/
Computer:
Apple iMac
-Processor speed: 2.66GHz Intel Core i5
-RAM - 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
-Memory 4GB memory
-Price: 1,999.00 (educational discount available)
High End Synth:
-Manufacturer: Yamaha S90ES
-Price: $1,800.00
-System Requirements: Mac or PC
-Size: 88 keys
-MIDI interface? Not required, but is an option
-Manufacturer: Access TI 61-Key Synth/Controller
-Price: $2,975.00
-System Requirements:Mac or PC
-Size: 61 key
- MIDI interface? Not required, but it an option
Low end synth:
-Manufacturer:Roland SH-201
-Price:$600.00
-System Requirements: Mac or PC
-Size: 49 keys
-MIDI interface? Not required, but is an option
-Manufacturer - Yamaha P85
-Price - $629.00
-System Requirements - Mac or PC
-Size - 88 keys
-MIDI interface? yes
MIDI interfaces:
-Yamaha MM8 - 88-Key Synthesizer
-Price: $999.00
-System Requirements: Mac or PC
-M-AUDIO MIDISPORT
-Price: $39.99
-System Requirements: Mac or PC
Headphones:
1. Audio-Technica Studio Monitor Headphones ($160.00)
2. AKG K77 Headphones($60.00)
3. Shure SRH440 Studio Headphones($100.00)
4. Audio-Technica ATH-M20 Closed-Back Headphones($50.00)
5. Roland RH-200 Monitor Headphones($130.00)
1. List 5 websites that can be used as references for hardware supplies
www.cakewalk.com
http://www.apple.com/education/
www.musiciansfriend.com
http://www.geeks.com/
http://www.newegg.com/
2. List the exact model of computers you would want in your classroom. Include:
• Brand and model #- Apple, iMac
• Processor speed-3.06Ghz
• Memory-Duo Memory 4GB
• RAM-1066MHz DDR3 SD
• Price - $1,199 educational discounts available ($1,149)
3.List 2 high-end sythesizers AND 2 low-end sythesizers Include:
• Manufacturer yamaha
• Price $3,599.99
• System requirements-Mac or PC with MIDI, USB, FireWire, and/or Ethernet Connectors
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.) 88 keys
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? MIDI
• Manufacturer yamaha
• Price-
$ 1,799.95
• System requirements- PC, USB Drives
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.)-88 keys
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? AWM2, Modular Synthesis Plug-In System
• Manufacturer Novation
• Price-$284.99
• System requirements
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.) 25 keys
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play?
MIDI interfacing
MIDI: 1 MIDI Out
USB MIDI: 1 In/1 Out
Audio Interfacing
Inputs: 1 XLR (with phantom power)
1 TS Jack
Outputs: 2 TS Jack (L/R)
1 stereo Headphones Jack
Other interfacing
Data ports: 1 x USB 1.1
Sustain pedal: 1 x 1/4” Jack Input
• Manufacturer Korg
• Price-$499.00
• System requirements-PC or MAC with ethernet connectors
• Size (2 octave, 3 octave, etc.)-37 keys
• Does it require a MIDI interface or is it plug-and-play? MIDI or USB imput
4.List 2 MIDI interfaces with the prices (try to get a low-end and a high-end)
Tascam FW-1884 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface and DAW Control Surface-$999.99 - $1,299.00
Xmidi2X2 USB MIDI Interface - 70EM875006001-$48.41
5. List 3 different brands of headphones with prices.
Labtec Elite 820 - headphones - Ear-cup, Binaural, $6
Audio-Technica ATH W5000 - headphones - Ear-cup, Binaural-$642
Skullcandy Double Agent S6DABZ-EW 3.5mm Connector Circumaural Music Player Headphone -$59.99
1. Geeks.com
2. Newegg.com
3. Globalcomputer.com
4. www.musiciansfriend.com
5. www.apple.com/education
2.
IMac
21.5-inch: 3.06GHz
3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1920 x 1080 resolution
4GB memory
1TB hard drive1
8x double-layer SuperDrive
ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics with 256MB
Ships: Within 24hrs
Free Shipping
$1,499.00
3. Synthesizer
Yahmaha MotifXS $3599.99
Requirements:
Intel Core or Pentium or Celeron family processor, 1.4 GHz or better with an S400 (400Mbps) IEEE1394 (FireWire) or i.Link terminal (for IEEE1394 connection).*** see column "Others"
Size: 61 Keys (2-3 octave)
MIDI Interface IN/Out Through
Yahmaha MotifX7 (2499.95)
Requirements:
Intel Core or Pentium or Celeron family processor, 1.4 GHz or better with an S400 (400Mbps) IEEE1394 (FireWire) or i.Link terminal (for IEEE1394 connection).*** see column "Others
Size: 76 keys
Use: MIDI in/out through
Low End
Yahmaha S70 XS $2,299.99
No requirements listed:
Size: 76 Keys
192 MB
Midi in out through
Yahmaha S90 XS
Size: 88 Key
192 mb
MIDI in/out/through
4.
Emu 0404 USB 2 Audio/MIDI Interface
Amazon.com
185.00
Edirol UM-2EX USB MIDI Interface
29.95
5.
Behringer High-Performance Studio Headphones HPS3000
19.99
Save $5.00 off of shipping and handling
Audio-Technica ATHM30 Professional Headphones
52.84
Ships free with super saving shipping
Samson CH700 Closed-Back Studio Headphones
$20.95
1. Five Websites
School Outfitters
www.schooloutfitters.com
Kelly’s Music and Computers
http://kellysmusicandcomputers.com/
New Egg
www.newegg.com/
Global Computers
www.globalcomputer.com/
Directron
www.directron.com/
2. Computer
• Brand and model #: Apple – 21.5 inch iMac
• Processor speed: 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• Memory/RAM: 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; four SO-DIMM slots support up to 16GB
• Storage: 500GB or 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
• Price: $1,499.00/ with school discount $1,149.00 Also, on Apple website, teacher can create a quote to submit to school purchasing department.
3. Sythesizers
Low End
• Novation XioSynth 25 - $284.99
Operating system: Mac OSX 10.2.4 or greater or Windows XP
25 Semi-Weighted Keys
USB MIDI: 1 In/1 Out – also Direct streaming of synth into computer via USB Data ports: 1 x USB 1.1
• Korg microKORG - $399.00
Windows 98 ME/SE/2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS9 or OSX
37 mini-keys
MIDI: In/Out/Thru
High End
• Yamaha Motif XS – $3,999.00
Operating system: Intel Core or Pentium or Celeron family processor, 1.4 GHz or better with an S400 (400Mbps) IEEE1394 (FireWire) or i.Link terminal (for IEEE1394 connection)
61 Keys
Connects to virtually any application and any studio situation - A/D Inputs (for recording external sources), S/PDIF Digital Output, MIDI, Ethernet, IEEE1394 (standard on the MOTIF XS8 and available on the MOTIF XS6/7 with the IEEE1394 optional board) and two USB connectors, compatible with the high-speed USB 2.0 standard.
• Roland Fantom G8 88 Key Synthesizer Workstation Sampler Keyboard - $3,499.00
Mac or PC (with Midi/USB)
88 Keys
MIDI In/Out/Thru and USB connectivity
4. MIDI interfaces:
Cakewalk SONAR V-Studio 100 with 8-in, 6-out, 24-bit audio interface and control surface - $699.00
Yamaha UX16 USB MIDI Interface - $43.95
5. Headphones:
SONY Headphones MDR-7505 - $94.95 ea
Audio Technica - ATH-M3X Headphones - $36.95 ea
Pioneer HDJ-1000 Pro Headphones - $159.00 ea
5 websites that can be used as references for hardware supplies: www.newegg.com, www.globalcomputer.com, www.directron.com,
www.geeks.com,
www.shopzilla.com
Computer: Apple 21.5, MacMB950LLA
Processor Speed: 3.06 Ghz
Hard Memory; 500 GB
RAM: 4 GB
Price: $1199. Could give $100 dollars off if buy 3 computers.
Syntheziers: high-end:
Yamaha S90ES Synthesizer, $1799.00, Mac/PC, 88 keys, MIDI port
Roland SH-201, $595. Mac/PC , 49-key, MIDI Interface
Low-end:
KORG microKORG Analog Modeled 37-key synthesizer and vocoder, $359.00 system: not specified
37 keys, plug-in
Artunia Analog Factory VST Synthesizer, $165.00, Mac/PC, 2 1/2 octaves, plug-in
MIDI interfaces: M-Audio USB Uno
1X1 MIDI Interface: $39.00
Cakewalk UM-3G Multiport USB MIDI Interface, $89.00
Headphones:
Bose TriPort Around-Ear Headphones, $139.95
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds, $24.95
EB51 Earbuds, $15.95
1. hardware websites
1. www.apple .com – Apple Computers
2. www.cdw.com – computer discount warehouse
3. www.gandmusic.com – Gand Music
4. www.wwbw.com – woodwind brasswind
5. www.mccormicksnet.com – McCormick’s band supplies
2. Computer for classroom
Apple Mac Pro
Two 2.26 quad core processors
1 TB Memory with 3 empty hard drive bays to add more storage space
6Gb of Ram with the ability to expand to 32 Gb of ram
$3,399.00 without educator discount, $ 3,089.00 with educator discount on education store website. Apple does offer a discount when purchasing multiple units by PO from them but it is based on a sliding scale of how many you purchase.
3.synthesizers
High end Synthesizers –
•Yamaha TYROS 3 Arranger Work Station, $4,047, 61 keys, plug and play
•Korg PA1X Pro, $1,639, 76 Keys, mac OS 9 or X, Windows 2000, XP, plug and play
Low end Synthesizers
•Casio SA75, $45, 37 Keys, unsure if it is plug and play or needs a MIDI interface.
•Yamaha PSRE223,61 Keys, plug and play
4. MIDI interfaces
* Fast Track Ultra USB MIDI/Audio interface - $349, save $70 each when ordering 10 or more with a school PO.
* MIDISport 1X1 interface - $45
5. Headphones
* Yamaha RH2C – $24.99 Each
* Audio Technica P6000 - $49.99 Each
* Shure SCL2 Sound Isolating Earphones (ear buds) – $99.00 Each
www.m-audio.com
www.musiciansfriend.com
www.schooloutfitters.com
www.apple.com/education
www.newegg.com
Computer
Apple iMac 20”
2Ghz Intel Core2Duo
160GB Hard drive
1GB RAM (would upgrade with 3rd party RAM)
$899 Through Apple Education Plan
High End Synths
Yamaha S90XS 88-Key Balanced Weighted Hammer Action Synthesizer
$2,399.99(musiciansfriend.com)
Full size piano
Can be used on it’s own as a synth, but needs an interface to work with a computer.
Roland JUNO-G Workstation Synthesizer Keyboard
$1,099.00
61 keys
Has USB interface for connection to a computer.
KORG microKORG Analog Modeled 37-Key Synthesizer & Vocoder
$359
37 keys
requires midi interface
Korg X50 61 Key Music Synthesizer Keyboard
$699
61 keys
Has USB interface to connect directly to computer
MIDI interfaces
M-Audio Keystation 88ES Midi Controller
$199
88 Keys
Roll Up Piano - Digital & Portable 61 Keys Roll-Up Piano Electronic MIDI Keyboard with 16 MIDI Output Channels Design
$69
Headphones
Califone
3068AV Switchable Stereo/Mono Headphones
$9.99
Hamilton Electronics
SC-7V Automatic Stereo/Mono Switching Headphones with Volume Control
$10.99
Hamilton Electronics
HA-7 Automatic Stereo/Mono Switching Headphones Lab Pack
$134 for 12Pack $264 24 pack
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