New Artist Interview: Pain of Salvation
12/01/2011 01:15 PM Filed in: Apple | Heavy Metal | iPad 2 | TheGigEasy | iPad Holder | iPad 2 Mount | Presonus | SL Remote for iPad | European Tour | Sweden
TheGigEasy is excited to announce that Swedish heavy metal rock band - Pain of Salvation - is currently using TheGigEasy iPad mounts on their 2011 European Tour. They are using the iPad primarily for controlling their individual monitor mixes onstage with the app SL Remote for iPad which controls Studio Live Mixers.
“The system works very good for me I have to say. I've been longing for ages to be able to do my monitor sound from the kit so I couldn't be happier :)” Leo Margarit • Drummer for Pain of Salvation
Interview with Pain of Salvation drummer Leo Margarit (12.15.11)
Why are you using the iPad and exactly how are you using it?
The band is using iPads on stage so we can tweak our monitor sound on our own. Since we're using in-ear system, it's by far the best solution for me. I've been willing to find a solution to be able to do so for years with a real mixer, but it was too complicated to realize, especially on flying gigs for instance... Finally the best solution presented itself with the iPads... Nowadays, I even use it in my cover band to play backtracks, click tracks, and eventually as sheet music/lyrics display.
What is unique and convenient about TheGigEasy mount?
After searching the internet for mounting solutions, I came across TheGigEasy site. It was definitely the best system for me as a drummer. Very easily mountable on a regular microphone or even on a cymbal stand, it allows me to have my iPad reachable at all time while playing, and of course the possibility to go from landscape to portrait view by just spinning it makes it even better...
How has the iPad/TheGigEasy changed the way you perform?
This is simply what I wanted since the first day I've started using my iPad as a professional music tool. Having an iPad without TheGigEasy mounting system is like going to a gourmet restaurant without silverware :)
Have the audience reacted at all to this new technology onstage?
Considering the fact that I'm playing on the side of the stage with my iPad's back facing the audience, everyone can clearly see it. Therefore I get a lot of questions from people and local technicians about it. Everyone seems to be amazed by it and I think this is going to be something that musicians will use more and more in the future.
“The system works very good for me I have to say. I've been longing for ages to be able to do my monitor sound from the kit so I couldn't be happier :)” Leo Margarit • Drummer for Pain of Salvation
Interview with Pain of Salvation drummer Leo Margarit (12.15.11)
Why are you using the iPad and exactly how are you using it?
The band is using iPads on stage so we can tweak our monitor sound on our own. Since we're using in-ear system, it's by far the best solution for me. I've been willing to find a solution to be able to do so for years with a real mixer, but it was too complicated to realize, especially on flying gigs for instance... Finally the best solution presented itself with the iPads... Nowadays, I even use it in my cover band to play backtracks, click tracks, and eventually as sheet music/lyrics display.
What is unique and convenient about TheGigEasy mount?
After searching the internet for mounting solutions, I came across TheGigEasy site. It was definitely the best system for me as a drummer. Very easily mountable on a regular microphone or even on a cymbal stand, it allows me to have my iPad reachable at all time while playing, and of course the possibility to go from landscape to portrait view by just spinning it makes it even better...
How has the iPad/TheGigEasy changed the way you perform?
This is simply what I wanted since the first day I've started using my iPad as a professional music tool. Having an iPad without TheGigEasy mounting system is like going to a gourmet restaurant without silverware :)
Have the audience reacted at all to this new technology onstage?
Considering the fact that I'm playing on the side of the stage with my iPad's back facing the audience, everyone can clearly see it. Therefore I get a lot of questions from people and local technicians about it. Everyone seems to be amazed by it and I think this is going to be something that musicians will use more and more in the future.
Steve Jobs 1955-2011
Steve Jobs
1955-2011
Your genius mind brought the future to our present days.
Your products make it possible for us to accomplish our goals.
Thank you for enriching our lives in so many ways.
You will be missed and always remembered.
Respectfully,
Founders of TheGigEasy
(We are musicians who simply love the functionality and convenience of creating and recording music on an Apple Macintosh computer. We have been dedicated Mac users since way back before it was cool or popular. In fact, we had to mail order nearly everything because no physical stores actually carried any Apple products! Then, we were on a European tour with singer Tom Jones in 2000 and saw iPod posters plastered all over the place and knew something was changing. Things sure have come a long way. Good Job, Steve!)
TheGigEasy iPad Mic Mounts
09/22/2011 01:54 PM Filed in: iPad | iPad 2 | Apple | TheGigEasy | AirTurn | Tablet Music Stand | Technology | iPad Reviews
If you're looking for a way to hold your iPad while giving a speech or playing a musical instrument, then TheGigEasy has a solution for you. TheGigEasy is a mount for your iPad. It screws on to any standard microphone stand or holder, and holds your iPad securely with 4 spring loaded arms. Loading - and removing - your iPad from TheGigEasy is a breeze. TheGigEasy can smoothly rotate 360 degrees for portrait and landscape views. TheGigEasy also features a Manhasset self-locking tilt hinge, just like the ones you find on the popular Manhasset music stands. TheGigEasy is available in models that fit the iPad 2 and the iPad 1. One more neat thing about TheGigEasy is the fact that it's proudly made in the USA!
For iPad 1 and iPad 2 (new design with translucent arms which allows unobstructed view for rear-facing camera!)
For iPad 1 and iPad 2 (new design with translucent arms which allows unobstructed view for rear-facing camera!)
Keyboard Wizard Jordan Rudess endorses AirTurn BT-105 iPad Hands Free Page turner
09/15/2011 03:41 PM Filed in: Jordan Rudess | SampleWiz | MorphWiz | Dream Theater | MacWorld | iPad | TheGigEasy | Digital Music Stand | Colorado Musicians | NAMM | AirTurn | iPad Apps | iPad 2 Mount
Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess learned about TheGigEasy iPad mount at the 2011 NAMM Show in Anaheim and soon thereafter endorsed it with this testimonial:
"TheGigEasy iPad mounting system has worked out beautifully for me. Recently I've had some high profile performance speaking engagements, like when I appeared as a keynote speaker at the MacWorld convention with two iPads in hand! The system is steady and secure and I would recommend TheGigEasy as a great solution to anyone using the iPad in a serious performance situation. It's awesome!"
We are pleased to announce that Jordan is now also endorsing our partner AirTurn for their brilliant bluetooth page turning pedalboard!
"TheGigEasy iPad mounting system has worked out beautifully for me. Recently I've had some high profile performance speaking engagements, like when I appeared as a keynote speaker at the MacWorld convention with two iPads in hand! The system is steady and secure and I would recommend TheGigEasy as a great solution to anyone using the iPad in a serious performance situation. It's awesome!"
We are pleased to announce that Jordan is now also endorsing our partner AirTurn for their brilliant bluetooth page turning pedalboard!
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Featured App: OnSong
08/31/2011 05:38 PM Filed in: iPad | iPad 2 | Apple | TheGigEasy | AirTurn | Featured App | OnSong | Lyrics | Chords | Sheet Music | PDF Charts | Music Technology | Studio Hardware | Music Stand | Microphone Stand | iPad Music Stand | Musicians | Outdoor Gigs
We often receive requests for advice from customers seeking the best app for displaying their music on the iPad. We have several favorites including forScore, unrealBook, iRealb, and GigBook. Over time we plan to feature all these apps and more in our newsletter or blog, but this month we’re going to look at OnSong.
OnSong is designed for musicians who need to display chord sheets, and is popular with cover bands and worship musicians. It can import lyrics and chords from a multitude of sources including but not limited to PDF, Word, Pages, and the popular ChordPro file format. OnSong allows easy entry of chord sheets directly in the app, quick organization of songs into sets, transposition on the fly and a variety of innovative scrolling features. The latter function is great for a singer to display lyrics which will autoscroll based on a preset speed; no interaction is required once the song starts.
OnSong supports the AirTurn BT-105 BlueTooth hands free page turner, which can be configured in various ways to control page turns and scrolling. Another cool BlueTooth feature in OnSong is the sharing of chord sheets with fellow musicians.
Other features include complete control of text appearance (fonts, color, etc), VGA output to a monitor or projector, quick import of chord sheets from the internet, control of audio playback from your iTunes library, and a built-in metronome. OnSong is a powerful tool for performing musicians and is available for only $4.99 in from the App Store.
OnSong is designed for musicians who need to display chord sheets, and is popular with cover bands and worship musicians. It can import lyrics and chords from a multitude of sources including but not limited to PDF, Word, Pages, and the popular ChordPro file format. OnSong allows easy entry of chord sheets directly in the app, quick organization of songs into sets, transposition on the fly and a variety of innovative scrolling features. The latter function is great for a singer to display lyrics which will autoscroll based on a preset speed; no interaction is required once the song starts.
OnSong supports the AirTurn BT-105 BlueTooth hands free page turner, which can be configured in various ways to control page turns and scrolling. Another cool BlueTooth feature in OnSong is the sharing of chord sheets with fellow musicians.
Other features include complete control of text appearance (fonts, color, etc), VGA output to a monitor or projector, quick import of chord sheets from the internet, control of audio playback from your iTunes library, and a built-in metronome. OnSong is a powerful tool for performing musicians and is available for only $4.99 in from the App Store.
New Artist: Ed Calle
08/17/2011 10:02 AM Filed in: TheGigEasy | iPad 2 | iPad 2 Stand | Ed Calle | Arturo Sandoval | Latin Grammys | Miami Saxophone Quartet | University of Miami
Ed Calle is a world-class saxophonist who has recorded and performed around the world with such artists as Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias, Michael Bolton, Bob James, Bobby Caldwell, Rhianna, Extreme, and Vanessa Williams. He appears on Grammy-award-winning albums by Frank Sinatra, Vicky Carr, Arturo Sandoval, and Jon Secada, as well as on numerous television and motion picture soundtracks. Among his many solo recordings, Ed Calle Plays Santana garnered a Latin Grammy Award nomination in 2005. His latest release In the Zone (2006) features original compositions and jazz standards and earned a Latin Grammy nomination in 2007. Besides being an internationally acclaimed jazz performer and prolific composer and arranger, Calle is in great demand as a jazz clinician and enjoys working with students. He recently began new duties as Chairman of Arts and Philosophy Miami Dade College North Campus.
We are especially excited to have Ed as an Artist of TheGigEasy as he is a fellow alumnus of the University of Miami.
Current Tours / Projects
● Just returned from a most successful tour of Mexico performing my music with the
Armando Cedillo Big Band comprised of Mexico's finest studio musicians.
● Touring with Arturo Sandoval
● Performing with the Jaco Pastorious Word of Mouth Big Band
(Peter Graves conducting) in Japan November
● Writing and arranging new music for the World Music 5 (Negroni's Trio + Federico Britos & Dr. Ed Calle) debut concert and recording at the Coral Gables Congregational Church September 29
● Finishing production on my latest Latin Jazz Big Band CD.
● Composing new music for the new recording of the Miami Saxophone Quartet
● Began new duties as Chairman of Arts and Philosophy Miami Dade College North Campus
"The mount has been working out great.
I've been using it on all my gigs."
Ed Calle
Two-Time Latin Grammy Nominee
Miami, FL
www.edcalle.com
We are especially excited to have Ed as an Artist of TheGigEasy as he is a fellow alumnus of the University of Miami.
Current Tours / Projects
● Just returned from a most successful tour of Mexico performing my music with the
Armando Cedillo Big Band comprised of Mexico's finest studio musicians.
● Touring with Arturo Sandoval
● Performing with the Jaco Pastorious Word of Mouth Big Band
(Peter Graves conducting) in Japan November
● Writing and arranging new music for the World Music 5 (Negroni's Trio + Federico Britos & Dr. Ed Calle) debut concert and recording at the Coral Gables Congregational Church September 29
● Finishing production on my latest Latin Jazz Big Band CD.
● Composing new music for the new recording of the Miami Saxophone Quartet
● Began new duties as Chairman of Arts and Philosophy Miami Dade College North Campus
"The mount has been working out great.
I've been using it on all my gigs."
Ed Calle
Two-Time Latin Grammy Nominee
Miami, FL
www.edcalle.com
TheGigEasy Announces iPad 2 Mount, Flex Mount and End of Summer Sale
07/28/2011 08:33 AM Filed in: Apple | iPad 2 | HP TouchPad | End of Summer Sale | Flex Mount | Photography | iPad 2 Mount | Photographic Equipment | iPad Accessories | TheGigEasy | Press Release
TheGigEasy, maker of professional mounting solutions for Apple iPad, iPad 2 and HP TouchPad, is pleased to announce two new products and some amazing deals.
iPad 2 Mount
TheGigEasy unveils a new line of iPad2-specific professional mounts which attach to any microphone stand, Manhasset music stand or VESA-compliant device. The new mounts feature a distinctive new look, and compensate for the sleeker dimensions of the iPad 2 while allowing unobstructed use of the rear-facing camera. Retail pricing starts at $59 during our End of Summer Sale. Please visit TheGigEasy.com for more information.
Flex Mount
This affordable and versatile member of TheGigEasy family connects either directly to an industry-standard 1/4"-20 photography mount such as a tripod, or to any standard 5/8"-27 microphone stand when using the included Flex-Arm. The Flex-Arm allows for optimal viewing position of your tablet at any angle. TheGigEasy Flex is compatible with iPad, iPad 2 or HP TouchPad, and pricing starts at $59 during our End of Summer Sale.
End of Summer Sale
TheGigEasy is cutting prices by $10 on all mounting kits purchased from its online store through Labor Day weekend; the sale ends at midnight on Monday, Sept 5, 2011. During this promotion, TheGigEasy will announce other surprises and news, so stay tuned to the blog at TheGigEasy.com, and to the company's Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages for more information.
About TheGigEasy
TheGigEasy, LLC is an employee-owned company dedicated to developing accessories and software for tablet computers such as the Apple iPad and HP Touchpad. The company is headquartered in Johnstown, Colorado and proudly manufactures its products in the USA.
TheGigEasy is a registered trademark of TheGigEasy, LLC
iPad, iPad2 are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
HP TouchPad is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Development Company, L.P
Manhasset is a registered trademark of Manhasset Speciality Company
iPad 2 Mount
TheGigEasy unveils a new line of iPad2-specific professional mounts which attach to any microphone stand, Manhasset music stand or VESA-compliant device. The new mounts feature a distinctive new look, and compensate for the sleeker dimensions of the iPad 2 while allowing unobstructed use of the rear-facing camera. Retail pricing starts at $59 during our End of Summer Sale. Please visit TheGigEasy.com for more information.
Flex Mount
This affordable and versatile member of TheGigEasy family connects either directly to an industry-standard 1/4"-20 photography mount such as a tripod, or to any standard 5/8"-27 microphone stand when using the included Flex-Arm. The Flex-Arm allows for optimal viewing position of your tablet at any angle. TheGigEasy Flex is compatible with iPad, iPad 2 or HP TouchPad, and pricing starts at $59 during our End of Summer Sale.
End of Summer Sale
TheGigEasy is cutting prices by $10 on all mounting kits purchased from its online store through Labor Day weekend; the sale ends at midnight on Monday, Sept 5, 2011. During this promotion, TheGigEasy will announce other surprises and news, so stay tuned to the blog at TheGigEasy.com, and to the company's Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages for more information.
About TheGigEasy
TheGigEasy, LLC is an employee-owned company dedicated to developing accessories and software for tablet computers such as the Apple iPad and HP Touchpad. The company is headquartered in Johnstown, Colorado and proudly manufactures its products in the USA.
TheGigEasy is a registered trademark of TheGigEasy, LLC
iPad, iPad2 are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
HP TouchPad is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Development Company, L.P
Manhasset is a registered trademark of Manhasset Speciality Company
TheGigEasy Will Exhibit at National Worship Leader Conference
07/11/2011 05:10 PM Filed in: Worship Music | NWLC | Leawood KS | TheGigEasy | National Conference | Church of the Resurrection | Church Music | Planning Center | AirTurn | Bluetooth Pedal | iPad 2
TheGigEasy will exhibit with AirTurn at the National Worship Leader Conference July 18-21, 2011 in Leawood, Kansas. This year’s 4-day national conference will be held at the Church Of The Resurrection near Kansas City. Please stop by our booth to say hello and see our entire product line of accessories for the iPad. TheGigEasy provides professional mounting solutions for the iPad and the HP TouchPad, while our partner AirTurn is the industry leader for wireless “hands free page turning”. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information please visit www.nationalworshipleaderconference.com/
For more information please visit www.nationalworshipleaderconference.com/
Product Review: Recording Magazine
06/29/2011 03:30 PM Filed in: Recording Magazine | Studio Hardware | Apple | Music Technology | Reviews | Mix Magazine | MacWorld | iPad | TheGigEasy | iPad Accessories | iPad 2 Stand | Digital Music Stand | Colorado Musicians | NAMM | iPad Apps | iPad 2 Mount | Mike Metlay | July Issue | April Issue
Recording Magazine / July 2011 Issue / Page 42
Review by Mike Metlay
TheGigEasy
$79 to $99; www.thegigeasy.com
I know, in an article otherwise chock-full of apps costing just a few dollars and interfaces costing $70 or less, it can be jarring to see a price tag like this on something as seemingly simple as an iPad stand. You might find yourself scratching your head and asking yourself, "What could possibly make an iPad stand worth this much money?"
I've had a chance to work with a number of iPad stands from different makers, and there are some good ones and some not-so-good ones. Some are solidly made but not as flexible as you might like them to be - perhaps they're not easy to position, or it's difficult to put the iPad in or take it out - and some are just plain cheap, dropping your iPad or letting it rattle around. And with the advent of the iPad 2, which is substantially thinner than the original, many stands just plain don't fit any more.
And then there's TheGigEasy. How does it differ from the competition? Well, where do I start...it uses four spring-loaded arms that hug the iPad tightly, making it exceptionally easy to place and remove while holding it rock-steady. It can be purchased with a variety of stand mount options, everything from a mic boom arm to a conventional Manhasset music stand to a VESA arm mount like those used for swivelling monitors. It can be turned to any position, landscape or portrait, with a solidly detented 'click' at each position and a full 360 degrees of rotation.
If you have an iPad 2, converting TheGigEasy to hold it is as simple as attaching four self-adhesive rubber bumper pads, which come free with the unit, and I’m told that a special iPad 2 version offering full access to both camera lenses will ship in July.
You wouldn't trust a thousand-dollar guitar to a cheaply-made stand, or put your best vintage tube mic on a flimsy mic boom you got in the bargain bin, would you? Well, you might...and you might curse the day you did when your precious investment ends up slipping, sagging, or just plain falling to the floor. Saving a few dollars on a cheap iPad stand is, in my opinion, a false economy. I've been living with TheGigEasy for several weeks now, using it in my studio as I play guitar through my iPad, play virtual instruments on it, and set it up for cue sheets when I do my radio show, and it's been an utter delight. I'm going to pay to keep it now that this review is over. I wouldn't trust my iPad to anything else.
Steve Martin using TheGigEasy for his "$800 Set List"!
06/27/2011 12:06 PM Filed in: Steve Martin | Steep Canyon Rangers | iPad | iPad 2 | iPad Set List | TheGigEasy | YouTube | Actor | Comedian | Musicians
It has come to our attention that actor / comedian Steve Martin is using TheGigEasy Mic Stand Mount for iPad to hold his “$800 Set List”!
Some of you may not be aware that Steve is an accomplished banjo player and has played the instrument most of his life, often including it as part of his comedy routines. He recently teamed up with the fabulous Bluegrass band The Steep Canyon Rangers to record a new CD “Rare Bird Alert” and is currently on Tour throughout the USA, including two dates in our home state of Colorado!
7.29.11 Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs, CO
7.30.11 RockyGrass Festival in Lyons, CO.
For Tour Dates and more info, please click HERE
To Order CD, please click HERE
A new MP3 single by Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers ”Me & Paul Revere” goes viral today (June 27, 2011) at MSN Music.
The song can also be heard LIVE on PBS July 4th, 2011 when Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers perform on The Mall in Washington, D.C.
Visit the Capitol Fourth homepage for more info.
To Buy MP3 please click HERE
Some of you may not be aware that Steve is an accomplished banjo player and has played the instrument most of his life, often including it as part of his comedy routines. He recently teamed up with the fabulous Bluegrass band The Steep Canyon Rangers to record a new CD “Rare Bird Alert” and is currently on Tour throughout the USA, including two dates in our home state of Colorado!
7.29.11 Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs, CO
7.30.11 RockyGrass Festival in Lyons, CO.
For Tour Dates and more info, please click HERE
To Order CD, please click HERE
A new MP3 single by Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers ”Me & Paul Revere” goes viral today (June 27, 2011) at MSN Music.
The song can also be heard LIVE on PBS July 4th, 2011 when Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers perform on The Mall in Washington, D.C.
Visit the Capitol Fourth homepage for more info.
To Buy MP3 please click HERE
New Product: Mic Stand
06/23/2011 12:31 PM Filed in: iPad | iPad 2 | Apple | TheGigEasy | AirTurn | Sheet Music | PDF Charts | Music Technology | Studio Hardware | Music Stand | Microphone Stand | iPad Music Stand | Musicians | Outdoor Gigs
TheGigEasy® is proud to announce that we now have a Mic Stand available for direct purchase through our website. In fact, there are two different size stands for virtually any application...from standing vocalists & speakers to seated musicians & studio engineers! Buy Now for only $49 !!!
Mic Stand
38" to 64"
The Mic Stand height adjustment ranges from 38" to 64" - providing the ideal height for virtually all applications. Portability of this Mic Stand is unbeatable. Instead of using a heavy base, it utilizes a collapsible tripos base for amazing stability. Weighing less than 2.7 lbs., it can be easily transported and stored, and features a standard size 5/8-27 threaded adapter (microphone and clip not included). Use as a traditional mic stand, or simply attach TheGigEasy® Mic Stand Mount Kit or Mic Stand Mount Extension Arm Kit for a quick and easy conversion to an iPad music stand! Also, with the same Magic Finger Clutch used in Manhasset music stands, the height adjustment can be easily made with just one hand! In addition, by using the same look, it conveniently blends and fits with Manhasset music stands.
Mic Stand Concertino
18" to 30"
The Mic Stand Concertino height adjustment ranges from 18" to 30". The Concertino is simply a shorter version of the Mic Stand and has all the same features and benefits - making it perfect for lower setting needs. This Mic Stand Concertino is perfect for seated musicians including acoustic guitarists, harpists, classical and jazz players!
Mic Stand
38" to 64"
The Mic Stand height adjustment ranges from 38" to 64" - providing the ideal height for virtually all applications. Portability of this Mic Stand is unbeatable. Instead of using a heavy base, it utilizes a collapsible tripos base for amazing stability. Weighing less than 2.7 lbs., it can be easily transported and stored, and features a standard size 5/8-27 threaded adapter (microphone and clip not included). Use as a traditional mic stand, or simply attach TheGigEasy® Mic Stand Mount Kit or Mic Stand Mount Extension Arm Kit for a quick and easy conversion to an iPad music stand! Also, with the same Magic Finger Clutch used in Manhasset music stands, the height adjustment can be easily made with just one hand! In addition, by using the same look, it conveniently blends and fits with Manhasset music stands.
Mic Stand Concertino
18" to 30"
The Mic Stand Concertino height adjustment ranges from 18" to 30". The Concertino is simply a shorter version of the Mic Stand and has all the same features and benefits - making it perfect for lower setting needs. This Mic Stand Concertino is perfect for seated musicians including acoustic guitarists, harpists, classical and jazz players!
Outdoor Gigs: Traditional Sheet Music vs. Digital PDF Files
06/14/2011 01:16 PM Filed in: iPad | iPad 2 | Apple | TheGigEasy | AirTurn | Sheet Music | PDF Charts | Music Technology | Musicians | Outdoor Gigs | Jeopardy | KMGH - Denver's Channel 7
The summer festival season is in full swing and for those of you musicians who play outdoor gigs, you know that the weather - particularly the wind - plays a big part in your performance and personal enjoyment. Traditional methods for reading music outdoors require music, a music stand, and lots of clothes pins!...because we all have experienced how the wind wreaks havoc with sheet music. You know the scene...music flies around the stage as musicians, and even audience members, scramble to stomp on random blowing pieces of paper. Sure, this frantic scene is amusing at times, but the wind is an outdoor reality that certainly doesn’t encourage musicianship or peace of mind. Clothes pins do help keep the pages on the music stand, but this is certainly a nuisance when it comes to turning pages or changing songs, and it is rarely a guaranteed solution. I personally have had a page, or an entire chart, blow away when I’m actually repositioning the clothes pins, large clips or 8x11 plexiglass sheets. Plus, even if the music is in those protective sleeves within a binder, the pages still seem to “shake, rattle and roll” most of the time. And, as you know, most binder books are large, heavy and bulky which tend to cause problems with a music stand in high wind.
So what is the solution? Is there one??? Yes. In fact, there are three...and just for fun I’m listing them “Jeopardy” style.
“This - Is - Jeopardy!” (not really!)
CATEGORY: Sheet Music vs. Digital Music for $499:
CLUE: This revolutionary computing device, launched in 2010, allows musicians to view their traditional sheet music and lyric sheets as digital PDF files
ANSWER (in the form of a question): What is an iPad?
Consider using the iPad as a pdf library for all of your music...for all of your gigs! Simply attach your iPad to your computer and use iTunes to import all your scanned pdf charts or lyrics. It’s quick, easy, and very convenient. It’s a great solution that allows you to blow away the audience with your music, while not having your music blown away by the wind! Not only will your charts be “virtual”, but they will be backed up on your iPad and computer. This is just one of many reasons the iPad is a great investment for any musician.
CATEGORY: Sheet Music vs. Digital Music for $89
CLUE: How do you securely mount an iPad for convenient viewing?
ANSWER: What is TheGigEasy?
This unique and versatile iPad mount is available with many attachment options. For musicians (especially players performing at outdoor festivals),
the Mic Stand Mount Kit or Mic Stand Mount Extension Arm Kit are ideal iPad mounts as they attach to any standard microphone stand. (I suggest using one provided by the venue so you don’t have to carry it!) TheGigEasy cradles the iPad with four patent-pending spring-loaded arms while allowing full 360 degrees of rotation easily adjusted with one hand!
CATEGORY: Sheet Music vs. Digital Music for $129.95
CLUE: How do you turn pages on the iPad if your instrument requires use of both hands?
ANSWER: What is the AirTurn “Hands Free Page Turner”?
This amazing Bluetooth wireless device allows hands free page turning with a simple foot pedal board. Simply connect the unit by syncing with your iPad Bluetooth settings and then to the network settings in most any pdf reader app (AirTurn now supports over 40 apps!). Keep in mind that even if the pedal is connected, you can still always turn pages by simply touching or swiping the screen with your finger. AirTurn allows you to use both options at anytime for ultimate convenience!
CATEGORY: Sheet Music vs. Digital Music for the “Daily Double”
CLUE: The place you go to eliminate the need for a clothes pins, sheet music, music book, music stand, and stand light!
ANSWER: What is TheGigEasy Store?
*Photos from my gig this past weekend with Denver salsa band Conjunto Colores at the Puerto Rican Day Festival (6.12.11)
Please feel free to contact TheGigEasy at anytime with questions or concerns. Thank you!
Best,
Darren
So what is the solution? Is there one??? Yes. In fact, there are three...and just for fun I’m listing them “Jeopardy” style.
“This - Is - Jeopardy!” (not really!)
CATEGORY: Sheet Music vs. Digital Music for $499:
CLUE: This revolutionary computing device, launched in 2010, allows musicians to view their traditional sheet music and lyric sheets as digital PDF files
ANSWER (in the form of a question): What is an iPad?
Consider using the iPad as a pdf library for all of your music...for all of your gigs! Simply attach your iPad to your computer and use iTunes to import all your scanned pdf charts or lyrics. It’s quick, easy, and very convenient. It’s a great solution that allows you to blow away the audience with your music, while not having your music blown away by the wind! Not only will your charts be “virtual”, but they will be backed up on your iPad and computer. This is just one of many reasons the iPad is a great investment for any musician.
CATEGORY: Sheet Music vs. Digital Music for $89
CLUE: How do you securely mount an iPad for convenient viewing?
ANSWER: What is TheGigEasy?
This unique and versatile iPad mount is available with many attachment options. For musicians (especially players performing at outdoor festivals),
the Mic Stand Mount Kit or Mic Stand Mount Extension Arm Kit are ideal iPad mounts as they attach to any standard microphone stand. (I suggest using one provided by the venue so you don’t have to carry it!) TheGigEasy cradles the iPad with four patent-pending spring-loaded arms while allowing full 360 degrees of rotation easily adjusted with one hand!
CATEGORY: Sheet Music vs. Digital Music for $129.95
CLUE: How do you turn pages on the iPad if your instrument requires use of both hands?
ANSWER: What is the AirTurn “Hands Free Page Turner”?
This amazing Bluetooth wireless device allows hands free page turning with a simple foot pedal board. Simply connect the unit by syncing with your iPad Bluetooth settings and then to the network settings in most any pdf reader app (AirTurn now supports over 40 apps!). Keep in mind that even if the pedal is connected, you can still always turn pages by simply touching or swiping the screen with your finger. AirTurn allows you to use both options at anytime for ultimate convenience!
CATEGORY: Sheet Music vs. Digital Music for the “Daily Double”
CLUE: The place you go to eliminate the need for a clothes pins, sheet music, music book, music stand, and stand light!
ANSWER: What is TheGigEasy Store?
*Photos from my gig this past weekend with Denver salsa band Conjunto Colores at the Puerto Rican Day Festival (6.12.11)
Please feel free to contact TheGigEasy at anytime with questions or concerns. Thank you!
Best,
Darren
What Are People Saying About TheGigEasy?
06/08/2011 08:49 AM Filed in: iPad | iPad 2 | Reviews | TheGigEasy | iPad Music Stand | AirTurn | Technology Reviews | Great iPad Product
I already own two of your mounts and I'm buying a third for my friend. Thanks for such a great product! - Bob Rice
Awesome work with TheGigEasy - I think DJ Richie Hawtin might be mentioning it in his upcoming technology blog feature! :) Speak soon!
- Gareth Williams (aka Raw Hedroom)
I just completed the order :) I'm hoping to use TheGigEasy and AirTurn pedal together for the first time the week of June 12 when I host a week long jazz camp here in Iowa. Also looking forward to using this hip new stuff with the Oasis Quartet! - Dave Camwell
TheGigEasy blows the iKlip away! In January, I bought an iKlip to hold my wife’s original iPad during a gig so I could use OnSong. The iKlip worked ok. I paid $40 for the iKlip which felt like a lot for a predominately plastic piece. My assessment fo the iKlip was “ok, considering I didn’t know of any other options.” Once I gog my iPad 2, I was disappointed that I t didn’t really fit the iKlip. Like an idiot, I tried to rg up a rubber band strap to hold in the iPad 2. Tried it at one practice. It worked ok for an hour then suddenly the iPad 2 slipped through the bottom and fell to the floor. Now I have a small dent on the corner where it hit the mic stand. Totally my mistake so I don’t blame iKlip but I was disappointed that after emailing every week since I bought the iPad 2, they had no date for an updated iKlip. Well, as they drug their feet, I found something much much better. On Thursday I opened the wallet and ordered TheGigEasy. It arrived two days later. Extremely well made and a much superior design to the iKlip. You invested in your iPad. Consider investing in the holder. I’m glad I did. I have so much confidence in this product, I think I’ll sell the iKlip and buy a second TheGigEasy for my wife’s iPad.
- John
I'm working with a Boulder wedding band called Fever that has TheGigEasy...very cool. Now I want one! - Brian McRae
I am totally digging mine! I sent the info on TheGigEasy to Herbie (Hancock) and his tech and I expect they'll explore it when they get ready to start working on the next version of Herbie's road rig. - George Whitty
Nice to see that you're on the cutting edge! I am in Aspen at this moment and typing to you on my iPad! I've been thinking of scanning my quintet music and putting it somewhere accessible, just in case the worst happens on tour. (American Brass Quintet) - John Rojak
I’m all for getting the best products on stage! I know a lot of these products are plastic clips but TheGigEasy is definitely a well-designed product. - Jason Kichline
TheGigEasy locks the iPad into place is very good and the ability to turn landscape/portrait is simply awesome. - Samuelthan
I did a gig tonight in Chicago with Matt Lewis and the Union. They use iPads and TheGigEasy for the entire band. Wish we had foot switches! Matt and his brother Ben are the real deal here. Both are outstanding jazz musicians and have been part of the Lt. Dan Band (Gary Sinise...of Forest Gump and CSI NY) - Rick Jordan
This looks like an excellent product. - Dennis DeSantis of Ableton
I can testify TheGigEasy is a fantastic product, with iPad2 and OnSong app I’m sure our audience will agree that having lyrics in front of me is now cool, where previously the book and stand were frowned upon. - Very Happy Vocalist
I decided after much research to get TheGigEasy. I received it and wow am I impressed. It holds my iPad securely...no way is this thing falling out. Sturdy construction. Allows for any angle rotating from portrait to landscape. This is important because I’m attaching the mic boom to my keyboard stand so it will be coming up at an angle. No worries with TheGigEasy. So VERY good. They provided rubber pads to attach to the clip in you have an iPad 2. I did talk to them and they are going to offer one (mount) specifically for iPad 2 soon...due to the fact that it IS thinner. The temporary solution seems like it would work though. WIth OnSong, TheGigEasy and Standtastic...my keyboard and iPad should appear to just about float! Much easier on the eyes too! - Matt
For more reviews, please visit TheGigEasy Artists
iPad Vocal Mic Mount Used on Hazel Miller Memorial Day Weekend Concerts
05/30/2011 12:19 PM Filed in: Hazel Miller | Memorial Day | Boulder Creek Festival | Gaylord Street Festival | TheGigEasy | Brian Monroney | iPad Vocal Stand | iPad | iPad 2 | Colorado Musicians | Summer Music Festivals
Most everyone living in Colorado knows that The Hazel Miller Band is one of the most popular groups in Denver when it comes to R&B, Soul & Blues.
Their “new” guitarist during the past year has been TheGigEasy’s own Brian Monroney. Brian was seen this past Memorial Day Weekend with The Hazel Miller Band at Boulder Creek Festival and the Gaylord Street Festival using TheGigEasy Mic Stand Mount Extension Arm Kit.
This highly versatile mount allows for easy viewing of either lyrics or sheet music on the Apple iPad.
Brian is also using the AirTurn BT-105 Bluetooth Foot Pedal to turn pages “hands free”!
Brian is a Colorado native but has spent many years touring as guitarist and musical director for Tom Jones after attending the University of Miami during the late 1980’s. Since relocating from Los Angeles in 2009, Brian has started the company TheGigEasy with fellow musicians Brent Smith and Darren Kramer and has also become a highly sought after guitarist in Denver for both live performance and studio recordings. Brian has appeared on recordings by Gloria Estefan, Ilan Chester, Jordan Knight, Chris Walden, Wayman Tisdale, Paul Taylor, Ethan Mesple and DKO The Darren Kramer Organization. His music can also be heard on television shows such as Ellen, The Big Bang Theory, TMZ and Extra.
TheGigEasy on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
05/26/2011 03:35 PM Filed in: The Cars | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | Ric Ocasek | NBC | Music Technology | iPad | TheGigEasy | Rolling Stone Magazine | The Fillmore | Digital Music Stand | Summer Rock Tours | Colorado Musicians | AirTurn | iPad Apps | iPad 2 Mount | iPad 2 Stand
Our May 18 blog was all about The Cars using TheGigEasy and being out on tour for the first time in 24 yrs.
Here’s some video of their May 24 performance of “Let’s Go” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
TheGigEasy Professional Mounts for iPad Now Available in the UK and Europe
05/19/2011 11:52 AM Filed in: iPad | TheGigEasy | SightRead Ltd | Manhasset | MacWorld | Digital Music Stand | UK | Europe | iPad 2 | Music Technology | Musikmesse | NAMM | iPad Accessories | Colorado Musicians | iPad Apps | iPad 2 Stand
TheGigEasy announces that they have appointed SightRead Ltd as UK distributors for the innovative and professional range of iPad mounting solutions from TheGigEasy llc.
Johnstown, CO (PRWEB) May 16, 2011
TheGigEasy announces that they have appointed SightRead Ltd as UK distributors for the innovative and professional range of iPad mounting solutions from TheGigEasy llc.
TheGigEasy enables iPad owners to use their valuable devices in a variety of situations by solving the problem of how to mount the iPad or iPad2 securely and safely, by allowing unlimited rotation and full access to the screen.
TheGigEasy also works in conjunction with leading music stand producer Manhasset to provide a wide range of mounting solutions for use with microphone stands, music stands, and VESA brackets. These are all precision manufactured in the USA to professional standards and were widely praised at this years NAMM, being shortlisted as one of the hottest products.
With quick and easy fitting and full 360 degree rotation, TheGigEasy is unique which provides a complete system with interchangeable accessories allowing the basic mount to be used in many different ways depending on the circumstances.
“We know that musicians and DJs have been crying out for a professional iPad stand and this gives them the opportunity to use their favourite Apps in the way they want to use them” said SightRead director Bernard Perry. “The addition of TheGigEasy's products to our range consolidates our position as the leading specialists in digital sheet music applications in the UK and we look forward to a long and successful relationship with them.”
Further details of can be found on TheGigEasy website http://www.thegigeasy.com.
About SightRead Ltd SightRead based in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester has been successfully importing and distributing the innovative MusicPad Pro touch-screen digital sheet music display systems into the UK market since 2005.
From their offices in the heart of the North's creative industries SightRead rapidly developed a network of dealers throughout the UK to ensure that this groundbreaking technology was widely available.
Digital Sheet Music is now coming of age and with the iPad and new tablet PCs offering a number of cheap and sophisticated solutions, SightRead recognise that the market is expanding rapidly.
The addition of TheGigEasy's range of iPad mounts will enable SightRead to bring the benefits of the digital sheet music revolution to a wider audience by eliminating much of the up-front costs of buying dedicated equipment.
Media Contact: David Howard SightRead Ltd 212-214, Katherine Street Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 7AS 0161 343 8558 david(at)sightread(dot)co(dot)uk http://www.sightread.co.uk
About the TheGigEasy, llc TheGigEasy llc is an employee owned company based in Johnstown, Colorado USA and a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of musical accessories for the Apple iPad.
TheGigEasy line of professional mounting solutions for iPad continue to evolve in conjunction with working musicians and the latest models are produced in collaboration with the world's leading music stand manufacturer – Manhasset.
All their products are manufactured in the USA.
Media Contact: Brent Smith TheGigEasy™, llc 111 W.S. First Street #107 Johnstown, Colorado 80534 USA Info@TheGigEasy.com 970.703.3279
For additional information visit TheGigEasy’s website, http://www.thegigeasy.com.
TheGigEasy is a trademark of TheGigEasy, llc.
Apple, and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple.
The Cars 2011 Tour Using iPad & TheGigEasy
05/18/2011 10:07 AM Filed in: The Cars | Ric Ocasek | Music Technology | iPad | TheGigEasy | Rolling Stone Magazine | The Fillmore | Digital Music Stand | Summer Rock Tours | Colorado Musicians | AirTurn | iPad Apps | iPad 2 Mount | iPad 2 Stand
We are proud to report that The Cars lead singer Ric Ocasek is using TheGigEasy Mic Stand Extension Arm Kit to mount his iPad on stage.
In fact, the iPad and TheGigEasy are front and center during the entire show!
It’s been nearly 25 years since the new wave 80’s rock band The Cars released a studio album or toured the USA. The band is now back on tour this month in support of their brand new CD Move Like This.
There’s still time to catch a show this month, but it is probable that even more dates will be added this summer due to the overwhelming response to this highly anticipated reunion tour.
The Cars 2011 Tour Dates: 05/10 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo 05/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Palladium 05/13 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater 05/15 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore 05/17 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue 05/18 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre 05/20 – Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy 05/23 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 05/25 – New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom 05/26 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
For more photos of the Denver show TheGigEasy Artists
For more photos and story Rolling Stone Magazine
In fact, the iPad and TheGigEasy are front and center during the entire show!
It’s been nearly 25 years since the new wave 80’s rock band The Cars released a studio album or toured the USA. The band is now back on tour this month in support of their brand new CD Move Like This.
There’s still time to catch a show this month, but it is probable that even more dates will be added this summer due to the overwhelming response to this highly anticipated reunion tour.
The Cars 2011 Tour Dates: 05/10 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo 05/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Palladium 05/13 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater 05/15 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore 05/17 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue 05/18 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre 05/20 – Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy 05/23 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 05/25 – New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom 05/26 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
For more photos of the Denver show TheGigEasy Artists
For more photos and story Rolling Stone Magazine
Ultimate Convenience Using PDF Music Readers on iPad
05/21/2011 12:15 PM Filed in: iPad | TheGigEasy | Vocalists using the iPad | SightRead Ltd | AirTurn | Manhasset | MacWorld | Digital Music Stand | UK | Europe | iPad 2 | Music Technology | Musikmesse | NAMM | iPad Accessories | PDF Charts | Performing on Stage | Colorado Musicians | iPad Apps | iPad 2 Stand
Photo by Andrew Kurcan
I’ve received numerous inquiries over the past several months regarding pdf charts on the iPad. This blog is an attempt to answer the top three questions which I continually get asked while using my iPad on freelance gigs.
1. Is a PDF chart on the iPad big enough to read?
2. How long does it take to scan several charts
3. How do you upload PDF charts to the iPad? (...and how do you turn pages while playing?) Quick answer: AirTurn Hands Free Page Turner
Photo by Andrew Kurcan
1. Is a PDF chart on the iPad big enough to read?
Yes! Although the iPad screen is about 20-30% smaller than a standard piece of paper (5.75x7.75 vs. 8.5x11), it is quite legible and crystal clear due to the LED backlighting. I’m aware that some people disagree, but I certainly have had no problems reading my ipad on gigs. In fact, you should know that I am almost 42 yrs old, 6’5”” and wear glasses, yet I genuinely prefer reading music on the iPad vs. standard music for two reasons: 1. LED backlighting is quite superior to a standard stand light which also requires finding an outlet (and sometimes an extension cord!) 2. Using TheGigEasy Mic Stand Mount Kit allows me to not only get the iPad closer to my eyes than a standard music stand, the mount also allows quick easy rotation to Landscape View so I can virtually double the size of the notes or chord changes when I need it. Yes, I can only read about four staves before having to scroll down the page, but that is easily handled by my AirTurn Hands Free Page Turner which you can learn more about HERE. Also, please know I use a variety of PDF reader apps and will do a special blog regarding that topic at a later time.
Photo by Andrew Kurcan
2. How long does it take to scan several charts?
Just last week I finally scanned 64 charts for the salsa band I play with, and I must admit I was dreading it as the book is a mess and contains all different size paper. Most charts are torn, ripped and smudged from trombone drizzle (occupational hazard!). Therefore, I knew I had to scan each page by hand, but I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I accomplished the process:
TOTAL TIME 1:45
Copy/Scan 60min
Rename Files 30min
Upload/Test 15min
Not a bad time investment considering the convenience for all future gigs:
NEW HI-TECH FREELANCE EQUIPMENT - All fits easily in a small bag or backpack
iPad - Access your entire library alphabetically at the touch of a button. You can also create set lists! Plus...smaller size = more room on stage for playing and hearing monitor.
TheGigEasy Mic Stand Mount Kit - Simply remove mic and mic clip from standard mic stand at the venue.
AirTurn BT-105 Foot Switches - Wireless Hands Free Page Turning via Bluetooth.
DPA Clip On Mic for Brass - Better quality sound and more versatility using no mic stand on stage, esp for my trombone slide.
...then I use the unnecessary mic stand for my "digital iPad music stand".
TRADITIONAL FREELANCE EQUIPMENT - All hands full and often bumping into walls and people en route to venue stage
Bulky Music Book
Shuffling thru ALL charts of loose pages to find just ONE!
Music Stand
Stand Light - need to find outlet and perhaps bring ext cord.
Mic & Mic Stand
Clothes Pins for Loose Pages (outdoor summer gigs)
3. How do you upload PDF charts to the iPad?
from the AirTurn website...
For folks who are new to reading music on a computer, getting sheet music files into the iPad can seem like a daunting task. This tutorial shows how to add sheet music PDF files to iPad sheet music and document apps like forScore, MusicReader, unrealBook, DeepDish GigBook, NextPage, OnSong, and many others through iTune's built in File Sharing feature. This tutorial also goes over how to move files from the iPad to your computer, as well as deleting files from within specific iPad apps.
TheGigEasy with Manhasset Announce New Mounting Solutions for the Apple iPad
04/14/2011 01:47 PM Filed in: iPad | TheGigEasy | Manhasset | MacWorld | Digital Music Stand | Music Technology | Colorado Musicians | iPad Apps | iPad 2 Mount
“We are delighted to be working with Manhasset as we continue to provide solutions for the tech-savvy next generation of musicians using the iPad as a digital music reader or an instrument.” -Brent Smith, founder of TheGigEasy, llc
TheGigEasy / Manhasset Professional Mount for iPad 2
PRESS RELEASE:
Johnstown, CO (PRWEB) April 13, 2011
TheGigEasy, llc announced today it has partnered with Manhasset Specialty Company, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of music stands, to co-develop and provide mounting solutions for the next generation of digital music stands utilizing tablet computers such as the Apple iPad®.
This new collaboration builds on a variety of product modifications, manufactured by both organizations, to interface existing Manhasset technologies with TheGigEasy product lines in order to attach an iPad to an existing microphone or Manhasset stand base.
"Every musician knows the name and quality associated with Manhasset products, " said Brent Smith, founder of TheGigEasy, llc. "We have recently adapted our respective technologies and designs into our existing product lines, to offer a complete mounting solution which is manufactured here in the USA. Manhasset and TheGigEasy share commitment to quality and innovation. We are delighted to be working with Manhasset as we continue to provide solutions for the tech-savvy next generation of musicians using the iPad as a digital music reader or an instrument."
TheGigEasy provides professional mounting solutions for the iPad now starting at $79.
About TheGigEasy
TheGigEasy, llc is an employee owned company dedicated to developing accessories and software for tablet type computers such as the Apple iPad. The company is headquartered in Johnstown, Colorado USA
About Manhasset Specialty Company
The Manhasset Specialty Company was founded in 1935. Manhasset is also an employee owned company, and is headquartered in Yakima, Washington USA.
For Press Inquiries - Brian Monroney Phone 970-703-3279 (EASY) http://www.thegigeasy.com
TheGigEasy is a trademark of TheGigEasy,llc
Manhasset is a registered trademark of The Manhasset Specialty Company
Apple and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
TheGigEasy / Manhasset Professional Mount for iPad 2
PRESS RELEASE:
Johnstown, CO (PRWEB) April 13, 2011
TheGigEasy, llc announced today it has partnered with Manhasset Specialty Company, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of music stands, to co-develop and provide mounting solutions for the next generation of digital music stands utilizing tablet computers such as the Apple iPad®.
This new collaboration builds on a variety of product modifications, manufactured by both organizations, to interface existing Manhasset technologies with TheGigEasy product lines in order to attach an iPad to an existing microphone or Manhasset stand base.
"Every musician knows the name and quality associated with Manhasset products, " said Brent Smith, founder of TheGigEasy, llc. "We have recently adapted our respective technologies and designs into our existing product lines, to offer a complete mounting solution which is manufactured here in the USA. Manhasset and TheGigEasy share commitment to quality and innovation. We are delighted to be working with Manhasset as we continue to provide solutions for the tech-savvy next generation of musicians using the iPad as a digital music reader or an instrument."
TheGigEasy provides professional mounting solutions for the iPad now starting at $79.
About TheGigEasy
TheGigEasy, llc is an employee owned company dedicated to developing accessories and software for tablet type computers such as the Apple iPad. The company is headquartered in Johnstown, Colorado USA
About Manhasset Specialty Company
The Manhasset Specialty Company was founded in 1935. Manhasset is also an employee owned company, and is headquartered in Yakima, Washington USA.
For Press Inquiries - Brian Monroney Phone 970-703-3279 (EASY) http://www.thegigeasy.com
TheGigEasy is a trademark of TheGigEasy,llc
Manhasset is a registered trademark of The Manhasset Specialty Company
Apple and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Recording Magazine April Issue
04/07/2011 06:48 PM Filed in: Recording Magazine | Studio Hardware | MacWorld | iPad | TheGigEasy | Digital Music Stand | Colorado Musicians | NAMM | iPad Apps | iPad 2 Mount
TheGigEasy was used in this fun article of Recording Magazine (April 2011 Issue). Keep your eye out for a full review this summer!
Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater Endorses TheGigEasy
04/04/2011 08:58 AM Filed in: Jordan Rudess | Dream Theater | MacWorld | iPad | TheGigEasy | Digital Music Stand | Colorado Musicians | NAMM | AirTurn | iPad Apps | iPad 2 Mount
“TheGigEasy iPad mounting system has worked out beautifully for me. Recently I've had some high profile performance speaking engagements, like when I appeared as a keynote speaker at the MacWorld convention with two iPads in hand! The system is steady and secure and I would recommend TheGigEasy as a great solution to anyone using the iPad in a serious performance situation. It's awesome!” Jordan Rudess
Jordan Rudess, keyboard extraordinaire for progressive rock/metal band Dream Theater, has been using TheGigEasy since January after seeing it at the 2011 winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. As many of you know, Jordan is incredibly tech savvy and is now already an iPad guru having created iPad apps of his own including “MorphWiz” which requires him to play the iPad. Therefore, he has been looking for a professional mounting solution which will provide incredible stability as well as unique versatility to accommodate both his large stage setup as well as his smaller portable rig for his many solo presentations. We are very pleased that Jordan has chosen TheGigEasy Professional Mounting Solutions for iPad and we are proud to announce his recent endorsement. We encourage all of you to be on the lookout for this cutting-edge technology in action when Dream Theater tours this summer!
Photo by Paul Undersinger
Jordan Rudess, keyboard extraordinaire for progressive rock/metal band Dream Theater, has been using TheGigEasy since January after seeing it at the 2011 winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. As many of you know, Jordan is incredibly tech savvy and is now already an iPad guru having created iPad apps of his own including “MorphWiz” which requires him to play the iPad. Therefore, he has been looking for a professional mounting solution which will provide incredible stability as well as unique versatility to accommodate both his large stage setup as well as his smaller portable rig for his many solo presentations. We are very pleased that Jordan has chosen TheGigEasy Professional Mounting Solutions for iPad and we are proud to announce his recent endorsement. We encourage all of you to be on the lookout for this cutting-edge technology in action when Dream Theater tours this summer!
Photo by Paul Undersinger
TheGigEasy Mounts are iPad 2 Compatible
03/12/2011 08:05 AM Filed in: iPad, TheGigEasy, Digital Music, iPad Apps, PDF Music Reader, Technology, Apple, | NAMM | AirTurn | USA Today | Technology | iPad Inventions
TheGigEasy is proud to announce that all of its products are iPad 2 compatible! As you know, Apple released version 2 of the iPad yesterday March 11, 2011. Buy TheGigEasy Stand Mounts now to fully enjoy the new iPad 2 by mounting it to a VESA arm, Microphone Stand or Extension Arm!
