Manufacturers

This section focuses on the hardware and software of various piano and synth manufacturers, including Yamaha, Casio, Korg, Roland, Steinway and Baldwin.

Yamaha introduced its first S Series arranger workstation keyboard in July 2006, meaning the range has just celebrated its eleventh birthday. Although we don’t know what the “S” stands for, it’s clear this range was targeted at the more advanced and professional musician. The first model launched four years after […]

Yamaha PSR-S Series Comparison: All twelve models compared

24 Jul, 2017 in Manufacturers / Synth, Electronic & Audio tagged psr / psr-s / Yamaha by Andy

Following our report that Yamaha has updated its Disklavier Education Network comes Casio’s announcement that it will be championing musical education across US schools and colleges. First up, educators attending the 2014 NAMM event can register to win their own Privia PX-350 digital piano, meet the Casio team and pick […]

Casio championing new musical education initiative

23 Jan, 2014 in Manufacturers tagged Casio / music education / namm14 by Andy

Just before NAMM13, Yamaha launched the Disklavier Network and now, just before NAMM14 the company has announced its Disklavier Education Network First Audition Programme. The Disklavier concept is now 25 years old, and is used in many music schools and other educational establishments in order to allow students to practice […]

Yamaha Disklavier Education Network (DEN) launches

17 Jan, 2014 in Manufacturers / News tagged audition / disklavier / education / Yamaha by Andy

For those who are looking for an authentic organ experience at home, Roland announces its C-380 classic organ. Building on other organs in the series, such as the C-330, Roland has created a lightweight, compact instrument with a range of classical organ features including: High quality sound from Rodgers/Roland library […]

Roland introduces C-380 classic organ

28 Oct, 2010 in Manufacturers tagged c-380 / Organ / Roland by Andy

The US division of Yamaha Corporation has celebrated its 50th anniversary, having settled in a small office in Los Angeles in 1960. For most of its time, however, the giant has been based at Buena Park, growing to become a top and instantly recognised name in the music industry and […]

Yamaha US hits 50

12 Jun, 2010 in Manufacturers tagged 50 / anniversary / clavinova / dx7 / us / Yamaha by Andy

I know we are going to see some incredible soft synths, emulators and simulators coming to the iPad over time, given its screen real estate and immense portability, and one of the first is Streetly Electronics’ and Omenie’s software implementation of the great Mellotron. Mellotronics M3000 HD features 13 voices […]

Mellotron comes to iPad with launch of Mellotronics M3000 HD

12 Jun, 2010 in Manufacturers / Synth, Electronic & Audio tagged app / ipad / m3000 hd / mellotron / mellotronics / omenie / samples / Software / streetly electromnics / virtual by Andy

I’ve just found this cool tool (via Synthtopia) that builds random, computer-generated drum and rhythm patterns for the µTonic VST/AU plugin. Patternarium builds new patterns by mixing together two previous ones, creating a subsequent ‘generation’. Visitors to the site can vote each pattern up or down. Patterns with more positive […]

Patternarium: vote on computer-generated drum patterns for µTonic

9 Jun, 2010 in Manufacturers / Synth, Electronic & Audio tagged computer generated / drum patterns / patternarium / synth / µTonic by Andy

Here is my current selection of favorite digital pianos that you can buy today. Yamaha P-85 Digital Piano More entry level digital piano with Yamaha’s realistic digital samples, realistic graded hammer touch, half pedaling and three pedal support, song recording, variety of other sounds. Buy the Yamaha P-85 Acoustic-Like Touch […]

Recommended Digital Pianos

26 Jun, 2009 in Manufacturers / Piano tagged Casio / Digital Piano / recommended / Roland / Yamaha by Andy

Finances are pretty boring (to me, at least) so I’ll keep this brief. Piano manufacturer Steinway has announced its 2009 first quarter financial results. Sales dropped 26% to $70m, gross margin decreased to 26.6% from 29.1%, and the company had a net income of $1 million, down 49%. Steinway’s CEO, […]

Steinway announces Q1 2009 results

6 May, 2009 in Manufacturers / News tagged business / finances / Piano / results / Steinway by Andy

Yamaha P-155 top view — If you want the lowdown on Yamaha’s new portable digital piano, the P155, then look no further. Here are complete specifications, pictures, and comparison with Yamaha’s earlier P series instruments. Overview The Yamaha P155 features samples taken directly from the CFIIIS 9-foot grand piano Uses Yamaha’s Pure CF sampling technology […]

Yamaha P155 digital piano: Complete specifications and gallery

25 Apr, 2009 in Features / Manufacturers / Piano tagged Digital Piano / p155 / Yamaha / Yamaha P Series by Andy

Roland updates its DP-990 digital piano line with the introduction of the DP-990R. This full-size, 88-note keyboard boasts new realism in feel and look, with Ivory Feel keys and high-gloss polished ebony finish. Playing the piano is as much about the feel as the sound, and Roland has put its […]