You won’t need even a tiny practice amp with the Fusion Guitar.  In a body about the same size and weight as an average acoustic guitar, Fusion has incorporated a “US designed ultra-efficient 20 Watt Class-D amplifier module with low noise (-90dB) and low distortion (THD+N = 0.1%)” and “two Tymphany Peerless full range speakers coupled with one high frequency tweeter enclosed in an advanced proprietary patent-pending floating speaker housing for low vibration and feedback.”  It’s all powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery that gives you up to six hours of playing time at full volume. 

The guitar itself has a full-scale maple neck that extends through the body to the bridge for strength and traditional tone.  It’s available with your choice of a maple or rosewood fingerboard.  It has two interchangeable high-output humbucking pickups with a coil split switch, providing a total of 15.6K ohms, and a high quality bridge.  Controls include: speaker and pickup volume dials, three-way pickup selector, and three lineout options for PA, amp, or headphones.  As you would expect, there’s a 1/4″ traditional guitar plug for use with external effects, amps, or PA or speaker systems; a 3.5mm output is used for headphones.  There are many more technical specs discussed on the Fusion Guitars page; check there for more information.

And Fusions Guitars are designed to work with apps on your iPhone or iPod touch so you can learn to play, process your sound, or even record with the apps.  Each Fusion comes with a set of form-fitting docks to allow most every iPhone since the iPhone 5 right up to the iPhone 8/8+ (excluding the iPhone 5c) and the 5th and 6th gen iPod touch to plug right into the top of the Fusion.  (They are working on a dock for the iPhone X now.)  The Fusion’s on-board computer has “proprietary electronics with MFi Apple Certified device compatibility integrated with on-board customer designed PCBA assembly for sound processing and power distribution.”

The Fusion Guitar is available only in black with a choice of maple or rosewood fingerboard for $999.00.

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The Fusion Guitar is a guitar, amp, and speaker system in one originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 4, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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Have you always wanted to learn to play the drums but never had the money or space? Now you can and you don’t even need to own a set of drums. I know you’re asking yourself “Did he just say I could play the drums without actually owning a set?” Yes, I did. With Freedrum all you need is a pair of drumsticks and the desire to become a Rockstar. 

Freedrum is a virtual drum machine that fits in your pocket. Simply slide Freedrum’s small sensors onto your drumsticks, pair them with your smartphone and you’re ready to rock. Freedrum is compatible with IOS, Android, Windows 10, and macOS. And they work with any MIDI-compatible music software. You can get a list of tested applications that work with Freedrum here. Freedrum’s six hit areas give you the experience of playing behind a full drum kit. And if you want the experience of playing a full 7-piece drum kit you can attach two more sensors to your feet.

Imagine playing the drums at the park, beach, or in the comfort of your bedroom. Slip on a pair of headphones and you won’t have to worry about annoying those around you. Freedrum is also rechargeable and will last you two weeks if you practice one hour a day. Recharge time is one hour.

Designed and assembled in Sweden, Freedrum’s Kickstarter campaign ended in December of 2016 and it was over 450% funded. Now Freedrum is available for pre-order. There are two different sets available. Freedrum Sticks, which comes with two sensors for your drumsticks, and the Freedrum Sticks & Feet, which comes with four sensors for your drumsticks and feet. Each kit also comes with straps for your drumsticks and feet, 2 drumsticks, and a charging cable. The cost of each set is $99 and $189 respectively.

To learn more, or to pre-order visit the Freedrum website. If you plan on pre-ordering do it soon, the first round of pre-orders ends on June 30th.

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If you’re not familiar with the Zivix jamstik, it’s an ultra-portable 6-string MIDI guitar controller that connects via Bluetooth to your iOS device or Mac. The size of this instrument makes it perfect for on the go music noodling and performances, but the narrow shape does make it difficult to play without using a strap. Zivix listened to their customer’s feedback and is now offering a body add-on that turns the jamstik+ into a full-fledged mini electric guitar.

The add-on is called the JS EXT and it’s been designed to snap into the existing strap holes on the jamstik+.

The larger frame provides improved ergonomics so that you hold the jamstik+ in a more traditional and comfortable way on your lap.

The JS EXT is made of black plastic and even with it installed, you can still use a strap. The JS EXT is priced at $49.99 and can be ordered from jamstik.com

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Jam easier with the new body add-on for the Zivix jamstik+ originally appeared on on June 14, 2017 at 2:06 pm.

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