With Yamaha announcing the launch of the Genos2 it’s clearly a step up from the Genos but also is pitted alongside Yamaha’s other high-end arranger workstations, the PSR-SX900 and PSR-SX700. We have already compared the PSR-S and PSR-SX models but now we provide a summary and spec sheet for the […]
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Six years since the launch of the original Genos arranger workstation, which superseded the Tyros line, Yamaha has announced the Genos2, headlined “From Tribute to Timeless”. The phrase “game changer” is rolled out once again, but let’s take a look at what Yamaha has squeezed into its latest premium instrument […]
Update: Genos2 launches We’ve seen some teaser slides floating around the Internet over the past couple of days suggesting that Yamaha will announce, and possibly even launch, a second generation Genos on 15th November. Naturally there is plenty of speculation over what a second generation Genos could contain, but we’re […]
In this article we take a look and compare the features and specifications of the thirteen models of Korg’s Pa*X line of synthesisers. There are thirteen models comprising eight distinct models with various key count variations on some. The Pa1X was launched in 2003 so we are now looking at […]
Yamaha has added two new models to its range of PSR-S arranger workstation range, showing them off at Winter NAMM 2018. The PSR-S975 supersedes the PSR-970 and is now hailed as the “ultimate PSR”, while the PSR-775 takes over from the PSR-S770. Yamaha PSR-S975 Yamaha’s new flagship PSR arranger workstation […]
Casio has shown off its latest WK-7600 workstation, featuring a 76-key piano-style keyboard, 64-note polyphony, 820 tones, 260 rhythms, DSP effects, pattern sequencer, equaliser, rhythm editor and 17-track song sequencer. It also features a host of controllers, including pitch bend and a number of sliders, for easy control of various […]
Casio has launched its CTK-6250 workstation keyboard. It’s a similar specification to the CTK-6200 and updates the CTK-6000. It features a piano-style touch response 61-key keyboard (unusual in this keyboard size range), 16-track song sequencer, tone editor, rhythm editor, multiple digital effects, 32-channel mixer, performance registration memory, USB MIDI interface, […]
Casio has launched the CTK-6200 workstation, an update to its CTK-6000. It features a piano-style touch response 61-key keyboard (unusual in this keyboard size range), 16-track song sequencer, tone editor, rhythm editor, multiple digital effects, 32-channel mixer, performance registration memory, USB MIDI interface, SD card storage, pitch bend wheel, backlit […]
Casio has launched the WK-6600 workstation, an update to its WK-6500. It features a piano-style touch response 76-key keyboard, 16-track song sequencer, tone editor, rhythm editor, multiple digital effects, 32-channel mixer, performance registration memory, USB MIDI interface, SD card storage, pitch bend wheel, backlit display, music presets and 670 individual […]
Preempting NAMM 2014, Roland has announced its new breed of music workstation. The FA Series, available in 61-key (FA-06) and 88-key (FA-08) models, is naturally being talked up by Roland, with hyped statements such as “taking the ‘work’ out of the music workstation”, “completely reimagines”, “effortless real-time power”, “ultra-fast workflow”, […]
Visit our dedicated Tyros5 microsite for the latest information. We’ve been building to this moment for months, and now Yamaha has finally announced the successor to its Tyros 4 arranger workstation. Isn’t it just the way that a major announcement was made the day I went on holiday? Hmmm. Still, […]
This article is now over ten years old and the Tyros line of arranger workstations has been superseded by the Genos line. Please check out our Genos/Tyros comparison article or read about the latest Genos2. UPDATE: The Tyros5 was announced on November 11, 2013. Check out the announcement. Over a […]
Alongside its new range of Celviano digital pianos, Casio has introduced the Privia Pro PX-5S professional stage piano. The Privia Pro is a new category of Casio digital piano, targeted at professional stage pianists. Not only is it a digital piano but it can also serve as an advanced MIDI […]
When inspiration strikes when you’re on the move or you don’t want to fire up your studio equipment, you can plump for the likes of Roland’s BOSS BR-80 portable digital recorder or jump straight in with a compact arranger workstation like Korg’s new microARRANGER. Space needn’t be an issue with […]
Looking for the latest Yamaha digital pianos and music keyboards? Try our Keyboard Finder database. If you’re enamoured by the range and quality of Yamaha keyboards, you’re not alone. Laden with features and available at attractive prices, Yamaha instruments are a great buy whether you’re new to keyboard playing or […]
By the time we arrived at Musikmesse 2011, many of Yamaha’s wares had already been shown off at the NAMM show. Yet the company still managed to show off its new “Mobile Motif” duo of synthesizers; the MOX6 and MOX8. Introduced over a decade ago, the Motif brand of synths […]
Casio has unveiled four new keyboards at this year’s Winter NAMM show. The WK-6500 and CTK-6000 are replacements for the heralded WK-500 and CTK-5000 models. The new additions offer new tones and rhythms, a larger backlit LCD display and a new 17 track sequencer with editing tools for creating new […]
Check out our Korg Kronos web site for the latest news, information, pricing, availability and resources. There are some pretty great music workstations coming on to the market this year. Korg has already unveiled its Pa3X arranger workstation, and Yamaha’s Tyros4 is also with us, so how does Korg’s Kronos […]
Korg expands its Pa series of arranger workstations with the flagship Pa3X. There’s a huge range of highlights so here’s the lowdown direct from Korg: Enhanced RX (Real eXperience) sound engine offers improved realism and new vivid sound, including pianos borrowed from the acclaimed Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano, plus […]
The PSR-S910 allows you to instantly sound like you’re backed by some of the hottest session players around. The accompaniment styles found on the PSR-S910 give keyboard players a quick and easy way to sound fully arranged with little or no setup required. And the powerful Music Finder feature even […]
Yamaha recently announced its new arranger workstation keyboard, the 61-key PSR-S710, which offers the following features: 128-note polyphony huge sonic palette with over 850 incredible instrument Voices, including some from the PSR-S900 realistic built-in accompaniment with enhanced guitar styles 16-track sequencer audio recorder large, easy-to-read screen Internet Direct Connect and […]
