Australian T3 - May 2018

The JamStik looks

a bit more ukelele

than classic axe in the

hand, but it’s great for

getting your fingers

into shape

Discover more at techradar.com/au WINTER 2018 T3 51

Learn to play

ZIVIX JAMSTIK+
After connecting ‘the
world’s first smart
guitar’ wirelessly to your
smartphone or laptop, you
can delve into a variety of
apps to hone your skills.
What’s more, this is
one guitar that never
needs tuning.
$368, JamStik.com

APPLE

iPAD PRO

When you’re learning to

play with the aid of apps

(like JamTutor for the

JamStik+), you’ll need a

smart device to download

them to. The iPad Pro’s

screen provides generous

real estate for lessons.

From $979, apple.com/au

KEF

SPACE ONE

These over-ear Bluetooth

cans are designed by

Porsche, and it shows.

Opulent comfort combines

with high-end sound

quality to give you the

perfect accessory. You can

also use them with cables.

$599, au.kef.com

ROLAND

TD-1KV

An ergonomic electronic

drum kit packing 15

different digital drum sets.

This will amp your speed,

stamina and accuracy,

letting you play along to

tunes. You can even record

your progress.

$899, roland.com

YAMAHA

EZ-220

Learning to tickle the

ivories has never been

easier, thanks to this

clever keyboard, which has

100 songs to play along

to. To help you further,

the keys light up as the

melody progresses.

$349, au.yamaha.com

SIMPLY PIANO

For extra keyboard tuition,

connect the Yamaha

wirelessly to a smart

device and try out a few

apps. One of the best is

Simply Piano for the

iPad, which trains you

in the basics and gives

you feedback.

From $Free, joytunes.com

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