Here is the latest ESP guitars 2013 (USA) catalog for viewing and download. New guitars are mostly on ESP signature series, LTD series but no new addition to ESP standard series. Moreover, i found out the ESP standard series, ECLIPSE-II 24 (24 frets) is not in 2013 catalog. One of the most exciting new series are LTD Deluxe series “Evertune” (EC-1000ET and MH-1000ET), which consist of custom bridge that helps stay in tune “all the time, under all conditions”.

Excellent concert done by taiwanese great 5-Piece band “Mayday” and the organizing team, i believe all the fans enjoyed the concert to the fullest. The band itself is already amazing through out entire concert, great intreaction between band members with audiences, and familar melodies that everyone able to sing along.

In addition, there are two great highlights from the “五月天诺亚方舟-大马站MAYDAY World Tour” concert. First, LED panels, background of stage installed with huge amount of separate LED panels, where all combined into one HD quality big wide round-shape screen. For the stage itself, consist of five gigantic built-in elevated platforms with LED panel attached in-front that will served as 2nd-layer display that provide sort of 3D effects to audiences.

Secondly, the custom made Mayday LED light stick which called as “明日互動版LED環保螢光棒” in taiwan. It cost RM20 and selling near the entrance before show starts, luckily i did get one for myself elese i might deadly regret now. All the LED light sticks contain a receiver inside which lets a main transmitter somewhere to take control (colors, on/off, flashing) according to the mood of the song. It is incredible to see how color can change environment of the concert to create atmosphere desired/planned by organisers.

Luckily, they have added second show (2nd and 3rd March) instead of one due to overwhelmed demand, give me a chance to join in the Sunday concert. If you missed out, Mayday will take their amazing performance to Singapore on 15th June 2013, check out detail here: sistic.com.sg

A nicely done music track produced Malaysian, it takes me sometime to search for song’s detail because of din’t know the vocal artist. Moreover, the song title is too general where Google search generates a long list of songs with the same title.

The song title “喜欢你”, vocal and composed by Jyin Poh 傅健颖 (2007 Astro Star Quest, 5th place). Strongly recommended the song because of its high potential, it can easily be one of those Taiwanese drama theme song. The melody are composed in a beautiful flow, especially on chorus attack that easily stored in mind once heard. Check out Facebook page for more info:

In addition, The company should produced another music arrangement with grand piano + orchestra version that consist more sentimental ballads elements to improve emotional of the song.

喜欢你

制作人: Edmond Teh 郑亿华 / Jyin 傅健颖
作曲 / 填词: Jyin 傅健颖
编曲 : Vic Teo 张祖诚

一个问题 一句是非 一个沉默无语
一句我爱你却像阵空气
一直以为 天空还是蓝蓝地 你还是你
我均匀地呼吸 才看到伤口痕迹

把碎掉的心拈成模型
熟悉的样子 提醒着我在哪里
涂一点浆糊在你手心
同样的回忆 希望粘在你心里

喜欢你 轻轻地说我爱你
喜欢你和我有聊不完的话题
能不能停一停 陪我复习过去
可是你 留下了距离 已远远离去

幸好我们还相拥着回忆
几颗憔悴的泪滴我也没关系

喜欢你争吵后把我抱紧
喜欢你亲吻我的脸说没关系
想紧紧拥着你 用我最后美丽
喜欢你 已没有记忆 你早已离去

Received an email from Rock Records Malaysia “滚石唱片(马来西亚有限)公司”. The Rock Records Malaysia’s Managing Director, T.C.Tan informing that the company are moving to new address with changes of telephone numbers.

From 1st January 2013 onwards, the old address (15, Lorong 6A/91, Taman Shamelin Perkasa, 3 1/2 Mile, Taman Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, 56100, Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur‎) and telephone numbers of 03-9282 1325 will no longer be used.

You can check the official announcement by click here: MOVING.pdf. New contact detail as below:

G.E.M. Tang Zhi Kei (鄧紫棋), the Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actress released a mobile application, it is now available on both Android and iOS platforms.

Description for the application, “Download G.E.M.’s Official mobile Application to get the latest G.E.M. News, Music, Videos, Photos, and more!! With the new reward point system, the top users will receive a present from G.E.M. herself!”

G.E.M.‘s official mobile app available for free from app store as below:

Previously used a PCI card: ESI Juli@ as audio interface, but a portable USB audio needed for my laptop since formatted desktop to Ubuntu. After done some research, found out Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 having positive review and recommendation from forum.

Got it for RM 1000 from Francis (Burgercis Music) at Berjaya Times Square, locate few shops away from SMX. Some info about Burgercis Music:

If you are getting a Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 too, remember to download updated firmware: Focusrite USB 2 Driver-2.3.exe and Scarlett MixControl-1.1.exe. The more detailed user guide are available from here: Scarlett 8i6 – User Guide.pdf

I have using it for a week now, the unit perform as it should be without any problems.No latency noticed, control knob provide instant feedback, helpful Hi-Z line in (eliminate direct box), no “Pop” sound when turning it on (with monitor volume always at 3/4), useful Scarlet Plug-in and nice simple Mix Control interface. IMHO, this is currently the best you can get within the RM 1000 price range.

Below is my music demo by using Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 as audio interface. With Semi-acoustic and Bass guitar direct line-in Focusrite Scarlett 8i6. Electric guitar through Blackstar HT-1R‘s emulated output into Focusrite Scarlett 8i6.

電影 愛 Love 主題曲
作詞：鄭楠/張鵬鵬
作曲：鄭楠

等爱的人很多 不预设你会在乎我
难道一生的时间 都用来换 和你一个误会

谁能真的让谁 幸福到故事的结尾
何必那么的慌张
有时清醒 才是错误的开始

我不需要 也不重要
做一个傻子多么好
我不明白 也不需要明白
就让我这样到老

谁能真的让谁 幸福到故事的结尾
何必那么的慌张
有时清醒 才是错误的开始

我不需要 也不重要
做一个傻子多么好
我不明白 也不需要明白
就让我这样就很好

没什么紧要
只需要你轻轻一个拥抱
就算不留下什么也无所谓
就算留下了什么也都珍贵 珍贵 珍贵

做傻子多么好
我不明白 也不需要明白
就让我这样到老
这样到老

Bought the HT-1R (1 Watt valve combo with Reverb) a month ago from Calvin Chuah (Deadeye guitar and Crinson Music). Priced on RM 960, a little bit cheaper compare to Ultimate Music that selling for RM 1035. The only reason i bought from Deadeye is because delivery included, make easy for a lazy person like me.

This is my first valve amp, so it sounds very good to me since there are no comparison. Small 8-inch speaker but loud enough to have fun with, suitable for home practice, recording, easy to store and carry.

Blackstar are innovative and do think about what home user really want (small valve, home recording, size, multiple tones). For examples, the ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) and emulated output (for direct recoding). Moreover, it doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket as Laney, Fender or Marshall amps.

Music Demo

My demo track as below, the electric guitar and bass guitar tracks recorded through Blackstar HT-1R emulated output.

For more deatils on Blackstar HT-1R, visit sites below: