Yamaha has introduced its KX Series of USB MIDI Studio keyboards, not only featuring a high-quality keyboard but also designed to integrate with Steinberg DAW products. Available in four flavours: the KX8 with eight octaves, the KX25 with two, the KX49 with four, and the KX61 with five. How to […]
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Roland has introduced three new organs in its Atelier series. The AT-800, AT-900, and AT-900C feature a new “Articulation Voice” sound set and proprietary SuperNATURAL technology, improving various sounds such as the Violin, Trombone, Cello, and Tenor Sax voices. It also offers new physical Harmonic Bars provide authentic, hands-on control […]
Roland has brought out a white version of its E-09 interactive arranger keyboard, unsurprisingly titled the E-09W. The E-09 features 61 velocity sensitive keys, 64 notes of polyphony, 32MB of wave memory comprised of 870 tones and 70 drum sets, 47 different effects, 130 styles, 100 user programs, sixteen track […]
Roland has announced the availability of its Roland Collection Series/Score series for the AT Organs. These new tools offer organ aficionados a quick and intuitive path to musical discovery and proficiency. Each DVD in the Roland Collection Series/Score Series is an anthology of musical pieces with visual aids that capture […]
Roland has announced the launch of its C-30 digital harpsichord, designed to reproduce the sound, nuance, and touch of the harpsichord but with the advantages of modern technology. Roland’s newly developed “click actionâ€? F-scale keyboard provides an authentic harpsichord feel, while two different types of unique harpsichord modes give you […]
Moog introduces the Minimoog Voyager OS, featuring the analog sound engine of the Voyager, but without the digital controls. Moog says that it’s the perfect solution for players looking for a roadworthy replacement for their Minimoog Model D, as a full-featured centrepiece for a modular synth rig, or for those […]
April 2017: Massive Update in this brand new article: Choosing Your Child’s (First) Keyboard Instrument. Check it out! Updated 10th August 2013 The keyboard buyers’ guide I wrote a couple of years ago stands as a good introduction to buying a keyboard instrument for adults. In this feature I will […]
Yamaha has introduced its MM6 Music Synthesizer, a younger cousin of the MOTIF series of instruments. It features high quality sounds, real-time control of sound, dynamic music creation tools including Authentic Pattern and Arpeggiator generators, performance memory, and versatile song recording. It’s a 61-note (5 octave), 32 note polyphony synth […]
Synesthesia has announced a new version of its popular Mandala drum synthesiser, offering true acoustic drum emulation plus a whole host of synthetic possibilities, and now able to connect easily to a Mac or PC for direct software control and integration into a range of music software. Unlike most, if […]
The PSR-S900 is now over 10 years old and has been superseded by the Yamaha PSR-S910, PSR-S950, PSR-S970 and PSR-S975. Read our comparison of all nineteen PSR-S Series keyboards. One of Yamaha’s new arranger keyboards, the PSR-S900 is a step up from the PSR-S700, featuring: First introduced in Tyros, MegaVoice […]
The PSR-S700 is now over 10 years old and has been superseded by the Yamaha PSR-S710, PSR-S750, PSR-S770 and PSR-S775, plus others in the PSR-S range. Read our comparison of all twenty PSR-S Series keyboards. Check Reverb for used PSR-S700 models and parts or check on eBay. One of Yamaha’s […]
From the same line of arranger workstations as the acclaimed Tyros2 comes three more keyboards from Yamaha. The PSR-S900 offers a range of features, including some previously only available on the Tyros2, including modelled organ voices, Super Articulation for sonically realistic instrument sounds, USB audio recorder, video out, USB storage, […]
Native Instruments has announced new KOMPLETE bundles that combine its acclaimed software instruments and effects into highly affordable collections for musicians and producers of all styles and genres. This includes the fifth revision of the KOMPLETE package, which contains new product versions and is now even more affordable, as well […]
SmartHouse says: If you have a lovely old piano sitting in your home, but no one to play it, why not transform it into an entertainment hub with new PianoDisc technology that uses a Linux based web server and wireless technology to make the piano play itself. The technology can […]
Akai has unveiled the MPK49, a semi-weighted, touch and aftertouch sensitive 49-note keyboard complete with 12 MPC-style drum pads. 48 drum pads are available via 4 banks, and there’s MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters, plus an arpeggiator. It delivers 72 assignable controls, including an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch […]
M-Audio have introduced a MidAir wireless keyboard controller as part of their MidAir range. This compact wireless keyboard has many of the same features as those in their Oxygen range. These include 37 velocity-sensitive keys, 3-digit LED, 9 MIDI-assignable faders, 8 MIDI assignable knobs, mod and pitch bend wheels, sustain […]
M-Audio have announced their MidAir wireless USB MIDI system. This wireless MIDI transmitter and receiver system allows users to wirelessly transmit data from any device that outputs MIDI. The battery-powered transmitter is plugged into a MIDI Out port and then the receiver to the MIDI In port of the device […]
Elektron have announced their USB MIDI interface that’s capable of increasing the original MIDI bandwidth by up to 10 times, which they claim will make MIDI timing more accurate. Though the interface is compatible with any standard MIDI equipment, it comes into its own for any gear that uses the […]
For the tiny-fingered, space-challenged mono-synth lover, the vintage Yamaha CS-01 might need to be in your collection. SynthMuseum says It was obviously marketed to the young, first synth buyer, market. However, dispite it’s mini-sized keys, it has been since adopted by many professionals for it’s simple design, active sliders, and […]
So which of these are you most familiar with? Yamaha CE-20 or Yamaha DX7? Yep, thought so. Not a huge commercial success, the CE-20 came before the legendary DX-7: Press Release The original press release read: The CE20 is another outstanding Yamaha keyboard that features FM tone generation technology. It […]