Check out the Zoom TAC-2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface!

We here at Waltons believe this is one to watch. The power and speed of Thunderbolt is sure to change the face of audio recording. The TAC-2 not only records, but it also performs four times up sampling of your signal during the analog-to-digital and the digital-to-analog conversion. So, when the sampling rate is set to 44.1kHz, the TAC-2 is processing the signal at 176.4kHz, which helps minimize aliasing noise and increases clarity. In other words, your audio will sound amazing.

Apple’s Thunderbolt connectivity has opened up a world of professional recording possibilities. Thunderbolt is five times faster than USB 3.0 and up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0 and FireWire 800. This gives you the speed to record and monitor with virtually no latency. In fact, Thunderbolt is so fast, it isn’t bothered by computer jitter, so you don’t need a master clock. No more hunting for an extra power outlet because Thunderbolt is bus powered from your computer. It even gets enough juice to provide your mics with phantom power. Super fast, super stable, and bus powered – that’s Thunderbolt.

Follow the link below to view more information and full specifications list.

http://www.waltons.ie/home/products/view/06bzoo-tac-2-zoom-tac2-thunderbolt-audio-interface/

Available to purchase in store (Waltons Blanchardstown) (Waltons South Great Georges St) and online.

The All New Dunlop Crybaby Mini Wah Coming Soon!

Coming soon and available to purchase in store at (Waltons Blanchardstown) (Waltons South Great Georges St) and online.

http://www.waltons.ie/home/products/view/06bdun-cbm95-dunlop-mini-crybaby-wah-pedal/

Don’t let its small size fool you-the CBM95 Cry Baby Mini Wah doesn’t skimp on tone or usability. It comes equipped with the legendary Fasel inductor, a full sweep range, and three internally adjustable voicings-Low, Vintage, and GCB95. At half the size of a standard Cry Baby pedal, the CMB95 is perfect wherever space comes at a premium, such as on a travel board. To top it off, this pedal features true-bypass switching and high-quality hardware so that it can take a beating on the road. Save precious space without sacrificing tone and put a Cry Baby Mini Wah on your pedalboard.

Drop into either of our stores (Waltons Georges Street) (Waltons Blanchardstown) and check out the awesome Mesa Boogie Recto-Verb 25W Tube Combo Guitar Amplifier.

Drop into either of our stores and check out this pure American muscle Hand made Mesa Boogie Amp.
The Mesa Boogie Recto-Verb 25W Tube Combo Guitar Amplifier is truly an Amp for life. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages and watch our staff demo this absolute beast.

http://www.waltons.ie/home/products/view/06ames-1-rv25x-bk-g-mesa-boogie-recto-verb-twenty-five-25w-tube-combo-guitar-amplifier/

WALTONS MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS COMPETITION 2015

The entry deadline for the fourth annual nationwide WALTONS MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS COMPETITION (Friday, 13 February) is less than two weeks away! Primary & post-primary school groups – now is the time to polish up your entries and be in with a chance to perform at the National Concert Hall in May, as well as win up to €3,000 worth of musical instruments for your school! For more information go to http://www.newschool.ie/Waltons_Music_for…/Default.2863.html

Winners of Waltons Music for Schools Competition on RTÉ 2 TV

RTÉ 2 television has brought the School Choir, Grúpa Ceoil, Orchestra and Rock Band from Borris Vocational School that wowed their audience at the National Concert Hall and won First Prize in last year’s Waltons Music for Schools Competition into studio to record them performing their winning piece, and it will be broadcast tomorrow, 21 November, at 6.25 pm!

WE HERE AT WALTONS WOULD LIKE TO APOLOGIZE TO ALL OUR ONLINE CUSTOMERS

We apologise to anyone who tried to purchase items from the waltons.ie website yesterday. There was a temporary problem with our website’s security certificate, which has now been fully resolved. Thank you for your patience – and please be assured that you can shop here with confidence!

THE LES PAUL CUSTOM MATT HEAFY 7 STRING IS NOW IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE TO BUY IN STORE AND ONLINE!!

Drop into either of our stores on South Great Georges Street or in Blanchardstown Retail park to try out the now in stock Les Paul Custom Matt Heafy 7 string. Our guitar specialists are raging about it so why not drop in and see for yourself.

http://www.waltons.ie/home/products/view/03aepi-enc7ebbh1-epiphone-les-paul-custom-matt-heafy-7-string/

FENDER 60th ANNIVERSARY STRATOCASTER ROADSHOW @ Waltons Blanchardstown

FENDER 60th ANNIVERSARY STRATOCASTER ROADSHOW
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Stratocaster, Damon Chivers, Fender’s UK & ROI Product Specialist will be in Waltons Blanchardstown on Friday 7th of November for an evening on the history, the evolution, the sounds and the artists associated with this iconic instrument. With hundreds of clinics in the UK, US and Europe under his belt, Damon has an encyclopedic knowledge on all things Fender and will be the man with an answer to your Fender related questions!
Starting at 6.30pm with rock band ‘Carmine’, main event @ 7.30pm. This is an evening not to be missed, join us for demos, Strat-chat, freebies and more!
SEE MORE HERE

THE ALL NEW ZOOM H5 NOW IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE IN STORE AND ONLINE!

We have recently received in the new Zoom H5 handy recorder!! This amazing piece of recording equipment is now available to buy online and in store.

Drop into to either of our stores on South Great Georges Street, or Blanchardstown Retail Park and test our expert staff on their knowledge regarding this product or anything else you may have in mind.

For more online details of this product please click on the link below!!

http://www.waltons.ie/home/products/view/06bzoo-h5-zoom-h5-4-track-recorder/

2015 WALTONS MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS COMPETITION LAUNCHED!

Liz Nolan announces the launch of the 2015 Waltons Music for Schools Competition – A National Competition & Celebration of Music in Irish Schools, supported by Waltons Music, Waltons New School of Music and RTÉ lyric fm. Primary and post-primary schools have four months (entry deadline 13 February 2015) to prepare a piece or song (all music genres welcome) and enter! 

The fourth annual Waltons Music for Schools Competition will award a total of €10,000 worth of vouchers for musical instruments, accessories, books, music technology or PA equipment from Waltons Music. Awards will be divided among six winning primary and post-primary schools, including two first prizes of €3,000 vouchers, and music groups from twelve Finalist schools will have the fantastic opportunity to perform in the National Concert Hall!

We invite primary and post-primary schools around the country to participate in this initiative, which is intended to incentivise, celebrate and support music in schools nationwide. So whether you have an existing music programme and would like to enhance it or would like to start a music programme in your school, this is the place to start!

Important Dates

Friday, 13 February 2015           Entry deadline. Schools submit a video of a single ensemble piece or song (no more than five minutes long) performed by an instrumental, vocal or mixed group.

Friday, 20 March 2015                Twelve Finalist schools announced by Liz Nolan on RTÉ lyric fm’s Classic Drive programme.

Monday, 11 May 2015     Finalists Concert and prize-giving at the National Concert Hall.

More Information & Entry Forms www.newschool.ie/musicforschools

Competition YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/waltonsmusicschools

2014 post-primary winners, Borris Fusion from Borris Vocational School, Carlow performing on stage in the National Concert Hall in May.