Monday, November 29, 2004

Alesis QS6.2 61-Key Synthesizer

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A huge, 16MB sound ROM with 640 internal programs and 500 mixes makes this an amazingly flexible, musical, and easy-to-use synth. All that muscle is matched with 61 keys and 64-voice polyphony to provide unparalleled freedom for your fingers. State-of-the-art, 24-bit D/A conversion; internal stereo digital effects processing; a PCMCIA expansion slot; MIDI I/O; and stereo outputs.



Features:

16MB sound ROM
640 internal programs
500 mixes
61 keys and 64-voice polyphony
24-bit D/A conversion
Internal stereo digital effects processing
PCMCIA expansion slot
MIDI I/O
Stereo outputs

Roland RD-170 Digital Piano/Synth

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With its attractive looks, improved weighted hammer-action keyboard, and 64 world-class piano and instrument sounds, the new RD-170 Digital Piano is a worthy addition to Roland's acclaimed stage piano lineup. New half-pedal recognition (with optional DP-8 pedal) and Master Keyboard functions make this lightweight instrument perfect for professional players, while the RD-170's affordable price keeps it within reach of all musicians.

Features:

Affordable 64-voice digital piano ideal for students and stage performers alike
88-note weighted hammer-action keyboard with improved touch response
64 high-quality tones including an amazing stereo grand piano and more
New Master Keyboard functions for controlling external MIDI modules
16 Programmable Setups allow instant recall of custom settings
New half-pedal recognition for sustained playing just like an acoustic piano*
Split and layer functions for dividing the keyboard or playing 2 tones at once
Onboard 2-track recorder makes recording performances easy
*Requires optional DP-8 Damper Pedal

Tuesday, November 16, 2004

Pinnacle KS40 Keyboard Stand





An incredibly affordable single braced keyboard stand. It adjusts to many heights, and accommodates light and medium weight keyboards.

Yamaha VL70M Sound Module

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Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator with Unlimited Sound Creation and Solo Performance Potential. Unique to Yamaha, computer-based "physical modeling" technology which accurately simulates the complex vibrations, resonances, reflections and other acoustic phenomena that occur in real wind or string instruments-to produce high quality monophonic voices.

Alesis Classical Instruments QCard

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Classical QCard with hundreds of authentically sampled orchestral sounds

Casio AP31

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The AP-31 has naturally-scaled hammer keys, which are graded from heavier in the lower registers to lighter in the higher region. The sound generator utilizes stereo samples taken from acoustic instruments, enhanced by a powerful sound system, and reverb and chorus effects. Also this has two separate pedals for dedicated damper, soft/sostenuto effects.

Valdesta Classico 900 Ensemble Digital Piano





The Classico 900 combines advanced piano technologies and ensemble features at an ultra-affordable price. All of the ensemble performance power of the Classico 800 is there, plus extra niceties such as a beautiful Dark Rosewood finish, sliding key cover, full modesty panel and a matching bench.

Casio Privia PX100 Digital Piano

Casio Privia PX100 Digital Piano


The slim and compact configuration of the Privia PX-100 allows it to fit easily into virtually any interior environment. With its compact design, and each model weighing about 27.6 lbs., it can go almost anywhere you do. When not in use, the Privia can be easily stored in a closet, under a bed, or in other compact locations where other digital pianos won't fit.

Valdesta Classico 750 Digital Piano




The Valdesta Classico 750 is THE ultra-affordable digital piano featuring 88 Full Weighted Keys and a simulated black satin finish. This piano also goes well beyond the basics, providing PCM sampled sounds, a two-track recorder, headphone output for silent play, MIDI for computer connectivity, a full modesty panel, 3 full-function pedals, a sliding key cover and a 40 watt sound system.

Yamaha PSR172 Portable Keyboard

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The PSR172 represents a remarkable value in a 61key, MIDI capable keyboard, complete with 100 voices and styles and educational components in the form of the Yamaha Education Suite.

Monday, November 15, 2004

Yamaha Survival Kit C for DJXII/DJXIIB/DD55/DGX500

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Includes PA6 power supply, 2-year extended warranty and stereo headphones.

Features:

PA6 power supply
2-year extended warranty
Survival Kit CD-ROM
Stereo headphones

Yamaha Survival Kit B for PSR170/172/225GM/292/EZ20

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Yamaha Survival Kit B for PSR170/172/225GM/292/EZ20

Includes a Yamaha PA3B power adapter, Yamaha footswitch, 2-year extended warranty, stereo headphones, and Yamaha Survival Kit CD-ROM. For the PSRGX76, PSR282, PS170, and other keyboards.

Features:

PA3B power supply
Footswitch
2 year extended warranty
Stereo headphones
Survival kit CD-ROM

Saturday, November 13, 2004

StudioLogic by Fatar VMK188

StudioLogic by Fatar VMK188

Studiologic's VMK-188 is a 88 Key Weighted Hammer Action Controller. Features include three presets for Native Instruments B4, Pro 53, and Cubase right out of the box for instant playability and compatibility. Additionally, there are 27 user programmable templates to use with virtually ANY software instrument. Includes sustain pedal, MIDI-USB converter, power adapter, and instruction manual

StudioLogic by Fatar VMK149

StudioLogic by Fatar VMK149



Studiologic's VMK-149 is the worlds first 49 note hammer-action controller. Featuring a joystick pitch/mod controller and host of programmable knobs and sliders, the VMK-149 can control virtually ANY software instrument or DAW application. Includes deluxe padded carry bag, sustain pedal, MIDI-USB converter, power adapter, and instruction manual.

Monday, November 08, 2004

Edirol SD-90 Studio Canvas 128-Voice Sound Module and 24-Bit USB Digital Audio Interface

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Edirol SD-90 Studio Canvas 128-Voice Sound Module atated the following (something like that lar i cannot remember), "we will not be responsible for any -something along the lines of a bad haircut- and damage to clothing". shudder.

5 mins later a girl told me to come forward. I told her i wanted to trim and thin my hair, shorter at the back, BUT NOT TOO SHORT and KEEP THE FRINGE. She brought me to the sink to wash my hair. To my left was a student washing a mannequin's hair and in front of me there were about 10 students perming massaging and highlighting plastic heads without bodies. Very telling.

i am too sian to continue with the story. Bottomline, i sat there for 3 hours, i had 3 different people come cut my hair, the poor student had to recut my hair 4 times because it wasn't aligned and 2 teachers told her different things so she had to keep re-cutting my hair. left longer than right, chop. right longer than left, chop. left longer than right, chop. no you have to use a scissors to create volume here, then use a planner for here, chop. you have to trim the fringe because the back is too short, chop. the fringe is still too long, chop. you get the drift..

It was done, and horror of horrors she gelled whatever that was left up up up high high into the sky. A wave of tears.


bravo.
orrors she gelled whatever that was left up up up high high into the sky. A wave of tears.


bravo.

Edirol SD-90 Studio Canvas 128-Voice Sound Module and 24-Bit USB Digital Audio Interface

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A top-quality MIDI synth, complete USB digital audio mixer and audio effects processor. Great quality and flexibility with 24-bit A/D/A converters, 2-in/2-out MIDI connections, optical coaxial S/PDIF in and out jacks, plus 1/4" discrete mic/guitar ins. Synth features 1,050 MIDI instruments and 36 drum sets with 128-note polyphony and 32-part multitimbrality. GM2/GS-compatible rich sound source selections plus effects for guitar, vocals, ambience, and mastering. Intuitive user interface with large multifunction LCD, lots of buttons, and 3 assignable knobs plus gain and volume knobs. Works with ASIO 2.0 (Win/Mac), MME (WIN), WDM (Win2000), and Sound Manager (Mac).

Features:

Top-quality MIDI synth
Complete USB digital audio mixer
Audio effects processor
24-bit A/D/A converters
2-in/2-out MIDI connections
Optical coaxial S/PDIF in/out jacks
1/4" discrete mic/guitar ins
1,050 MIDI instruments
36 drum sets
128-note polyphony
32-part multitimbrality
Effects for guitar, vocals, ambience, and mastering
Intuitive user interface
Large, multifunction LCD
Lots of buttons and knobs

Casio LK-43 61 Note Lighted Key Portable Keyboard

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61 full-size key illuminate as you play or guide you through the melody of 100 preprogrammed songs. 12 note polyphony with 100 PCM tones, 100 rhythms, and fingered chord auto accompaniment. Casio's 3-step lesson system lets you develop skills at your own pace--accompaniments will wait for you. A Voice Fingering Guide calls out which fingers should be used. MIDI I/O plus Casio's Score Navigation System let you download music scores via your MIDI-equipped PC. Also includes transpose and tuning buttons, stereo speakers, a 1/4" line out, and headphone jack. Operates on AA batteries or optional AD-5-AC adapter.

Features:

61 full-size keys illuminate as you play or guide you through the melody of 100 preprogrammed songs
12-note polyphony
100 PCM tones
100 rhythms
Fingered chord auto accompaniment
3-step lesson system
Voice Fingering Guide calls out which fingers should be used
MIDI I/O
Score Navigation System let you download music scores via your MIDI-equipped PC
Transpose and tuning buttons
Stereo speakers
1/4" line out
Headphone jack
Operates on AA batteries or optional AD-5-AC adapter

Edirol PCR-1 25-Note USB MIDI Keyboard Controller 24/96 Audio Interface

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Combines the capabilities of a high-end sound card with a 25-key controller. Full-width and velocity-sensitive keys. Draws power from your computer, so you can compose anywhere. Over 80 control maps for various applications and hardware devices are available on the Web. Includes a Kensington lock port for security. 24-bit/96kHz audio for pristine sound. Great for working with software synths or sequencing applications.

Extremely compact, lightweight design The PCR-1 is just over one inch thick and weighs 2 lbs. 11 oz. 25 full-width, velocity-sensitive keys. 128-step velocity-sensitivity. 25 assignable controllers. 8 assignable knobs and 6 assignable buttons. There is a shift button to change the function of the 8 knobs and 3 of the 6 assignable buttons for a total of 25 controllable parameters per control map.

16 Control Map memory locations 16 different save locations for control maps. With 25 parameters available per control map, the PCR-1 offers control over a total of 400 parameters stored in the memory of the keyboard. Completely USB bus-powered.

PCR-Editor The PCR-Editor is a powerful software program that greatly eases the process of creating control maps for the PCR line of keyboards.

Low latency driver support through WDM, ASIO2.0, and CoreAudio Built on the Edirol's common audio driver model, the PCR-1 offers the same low-latency and stable audio performance which you've come to expect of audio products that bare the Edirol name. With superior driver support for Mac OS X and Windows 2000/XP, the PCR-1 is nearly universally compatible with the variety of audio and MIDI applications available for Mac and Windows environments. Direct Monitoring for ZERO Latency monitoring of incoming audio signals The PCR-1 offers Direct monitoring of your input signal. You can hear what you're recording with absolutely NO computer latency. Direct Monitoring is simply a direct connection from the input of the PCR-1 to the output of the PCR-1, so the additional lag of the signal going through the computer does not affect the monitoring of the recorded signal. The PCR-1 offers line-level recording and playback through standard RCA-style connections. 1/8" Headphone S/PDIF Optical output. 1/8" headphone jack doubles as an S/PDIF Optical output port, offering the full quality of your digital signal coming from the computer.

Includes gig bag.



Features:

Sound card
25-key controller with full-width, 128-step, velocity-sensitive keys
USB powered
Over 80 control maps for various applications and hardware devices are available for download on the Web
Kensington lock port
24-bit/96kHz audio
Great for working with software synths or sequencing applications
Just over one inch thick and weighs 2 lbs. 11 oz.
25 assignable controllers
8 assignable knobs
6 assignable buttons -- 3 with shift for control of 9 parameters
Shift button changes the function of the 8 knobs and 3 of the 6 assignable buttons for a total of 25 controllable parameters per control map
16 different save locations for control maps
Control over a total of 400 parameters
Stereo RCA input and output, S/PDIF optical, and 8" headphone output
Completely USB bus-powered
Includes gig bag
Includes PC/Mac PCR-Editor for creating control maps

Tuesday, November 02, 2004

Boss JS-5 JamStation Backing Machine

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Gives guitar and bass players a simple way to practice, jam, build complete musical arrangements, and write songs. This innovative tabletop backing machine features hundreds of songs with four-part arrangements that can be easily structured to fit chord progressions of your choice. Includes 200 preset songs; 100 user songs; pro-quality sound engine with reverb, chorus, and multi-effects; and separate audio and mic/line inputs for recording live.

Features:

Great for practice, arranging, and songwriting
Features hundreds of songs with four-part arrangements
200 preset songs
100 user songs
Pro-quality sound engine
Reverb, chorus, and multi-effects

Casio CTK-491 61-Key Portable Keyboard

Casio CTK-491 61-Key Portable Keyboard

$79.99
MSRP: $149.95 Save: $69.96



This 61-key portable board has 12-note polyphony, 100 tones, LCD screen, 100 songs, chord book, and Casio Chord auto-accompaniment. Also has an on-screen display of music staff, finger icons, metronome, notes, and chords; transposition and tuning control; chord book function; 100 rhythm patterns; and 2 speakers. I/O includes mic input, MIDI with 5-channel multitimbrality, sustain pedal jack, and 1/4" headphone jack. Operates on AA batteries or optional AD-5 AC adapter.

Features:

61 full-size keys
12-note polyphony
100 tones
5-channel multitimbrality
100 rhythm patterns
Casio Chord and fingered chord auto-accompaniment
Chord book function
On-screen keyboard with music staff, finger icons, notes, chords, and metronome display
100 songs with LH/RH on/off control
Mic input

Roland MC-909 Sampling Groove Box

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Flagship dance music workstation with 64-voice synth engine, CD-quality sampler, 16-track sequencer, effects, and USB
16MB sample memory (expandable up to 272MB) -- plus Chop, Timestretch, Normalize, and Wave Edit functions
Hundreds of new waveforms, patches, and rhythm sets with SRX expansion
Dedicated mastering effects, reverb, and compressor, plus 2 multi-effects processors
USB port for WAV/AIFF/SMF file transfer; optional SmartMedia storage
S/PDIF digital I/O for sampling and connection to digital gear
Professional MIDI sequencing with velocity-sensitive pads and hundreds of new preset patterns
Intuitive interface with large LCD, Part Mixer, and realtime controllers including Turntable Emulation for audio and MIDI
V-LINK function for integrating audio and video in performance

M-Audio Keystation 61es MIDI Controller

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61-note USB keyboard with velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys and plug-and-play integration into any computer recording setup. Features pitch bend and modulation wheels, volume/control slider, and advanced-function button for programming sustain footpedal input. Compatible with many music education and music creation software titles, making it ideal for classrooms as well as studios. A separate MIDI out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to external devices. Powered via USB or 9V power adapter (sold separately). Mac OS X and Windows XP compliant.

Features:

61-note USB keyboard
Velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys
Pitch bend wheel
Modulation wheels
Volume/control slider
Advanced-function button for programming sustain footpedal input
USB or optional 9V adapter powered
Mac OS X and Windows XP compliant