We announce new keyboard and related gear as it is released. Pro Keyboards, Synths, Samplers, Sequencers and related accessories.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
Korg microX Tabletop Synthesizer Controller
Korg microX Tabletop Synthesizer Controller
The microX Tabletop Synthesizer Controller is a compact and portable synthesizer that delivers plenty of sonic power, advanced control, and up-to-date integration with computer-based music systems. Its sound generator is the same HI synthesis system used by the TRITON series. In addition to Korg classics, many new PCM waveforms created specifically for the microX are provided, with a special emphasis on cutting edge synth and dance sounds, as well as unique ethnic timbres.Effects are an important part of your sound, and the microX lets you use up to four of them simultaneously; one insert effect, two master effects, and one master EQ. You can choose from 89 different types of effects, with realtime modulation and tempo-based control of many of them. Taking full advantage of this rich array of synthesis power, there are 640 Programs created by Korg's renowned team of sound designers, covering all musical styles including dance, electronica as well as more traditional needs. In addition, you can combine up to eight of these programs into a Combination to create even richer and more complex tones, with 384 Combinations preloaded.Easy operation No matter how many sounds an instrument may boast, it can't claim to be easy unless you can quickly find the sound you need. The microX's sound search functionality is based on the category select function acclaimed on Korg's workstation series, with a dedicated...
Monday, July 24, 2006
Top Selling Keyboard Gear
Casio Privia PX-400CS Digital Piano
$599.99
Yamaha DGX-505 88-Key Portable Grand Digital Keyboard and Wood Grain Stand
$539.95
Yamaha YDP223 Digital Piano with Bench
$1,599.99
Korg TRITON Extreme 88-Key Workstation
$2,299.99
Korg MicroKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder
$399.99
Saturday, July 22, 2006
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Pro Keyboard Stands - Free With:
# Korg TR61 61-Key Keyboard Workstation - $999.99 - Save 37%
# Korg TR76 76-Key Keyboard Workstation / Sampler - $1299.99 - Save 31%
# Korg TRITON Extreme 88-Key Workstation - $2299.99 - Save 36%
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# Yamaha MO6 61-Key Music Production Synthesizer Workstation with DAW Control - $1199.99 - Save 19%
# Yamaha MOTIF ES6 61-Key Music Production Synthesizer - $1999.99 - Save 16%
# Yamaha MOTIF ES7 76-Key Music Production Synthesizer - $2499.99 - Save 16%
Saturday, July 15, 2006
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Musician's Friend Keyboard Deals
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MOTIF ES6 - Only $1999.99 - Plus Free BBE Plug-In!
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006
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Monday, July 03, 2006
Casio CTK-900
A keyboard that will enhance any music program!
The Casio CTK-900 61-Key Portable Keyboard gives you 61 touch-sensitive keys, 824 pristine ZPI tones, 32-note polyphony, and 176 rhythms, so that your palette for creating music is virtually without limits. IDES software lets you access even more tones, DSP settings, songs, rhythms and more via Casio's website. 242 DSP effects including 16 reverb and 16 chorus, synthesizer function, MIDI I/O, tune and transpose function, backlit LCD, and 4MB Flash ROM make the Casio CTK-900 keyboard an amazing value for its price!
Casio CTK-900 61-Key Portable Keyboard Features:
* 61 touch-responsive keys
* 824 ZPI tones (600 preset/224 user)
* 176 rhythms
* 4MB Flash ROM
* IDES application software (CD-ROM)
* 50 drawbar organ sounds (+100 User)
* Zpi Sound Source
* 32-note polyphony
* Split and layer function
* Piano Setting function
* 242 digital effects
* Auto-harmonize
* One-touch presets (160 + 16)
* 4MB Flash ROM
* Registration memory (4x8 settings)
* Synthesizer function
* Song memory (5 songs, 6 tracks, realtime recording up to 10,000 notes)
* 3 demo songs
* Backlit LCD
* Tune and transpose function
* General MIDI
Yamaha PSR E303
Outstanding functionality and features in a beginner-priced keyboard!
The Yamaha PSR E303 61-Key Portable Keyboard has 61 full-size keys with piano-like Touch Response, a backlit display, and a 2-track sequencer for recording your own songs. And that's just the beginning of what this affordable keyboard offers. 482 MIDI/XGlite-compatible voices provide a virtually limitless palette when combined with 32-note polyphony, the Split function which allows different voices on the left and right channels, and Layer function which lets you combine 2 voices. The included, interactive Yamaha Education Suite features a Listen and Learn function so you can easily learn songs. 9 reverb and 4 chorus DSP effects. Flash ROM lets you import standard MIDI files to your Yamaha PSR E303 Portable Keyboard for listening or learning.
Yamaha PSR E303 61-Key Portable Keyboard Features:
* 61 full-size keys with piano-like Touch Response
* Backlit display
* 2-track sequencer
* 482 MIDI/Yamaha XGlite-compatible voices
* Flash ROM allows importing of standard MIDI files
* 12 drum kits plus Sound Effect Kit with more cool sounds and grooves
* Split function allows different voices on left and right channels
* Layer function allows 2-voice layering
* Interactive Yamaha Education Suite with Listen and Learn function
* DSP effects include 9 reverb and 4 chorus
* Bass ports provide rich, full sound through speaker system
Yamaha PSR E203
An ideal beginner keyboard with a complete suite of learning tools.
The Yamaha PSR E203 61-Key Portable Keyboard features the ultra-realistic Portable Grand stereo piano, 61 full-size keys, 9 digital reverb effects, and 32-note polyphony. Listen and Learn lesson mode helps beginners learn songs with ease! MIDI I/O also lets the Yamaha PSR E203 61-Key Portable Keyboard double as a full-size MIDI controller.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Korg X50 61-Key Synthesizer
The sonic power of the Triton series in a portable keyboard.
The Korg X50 61-key synthesizer is an easy-to-move, lightweight, and affordable instrument. It delivers 512 professional-quality sound programs produced by the HI synthesis system from the acclaimed TRITON series. It has 470 multisamples, 518 drum samples, 16-part multitimbral, dual polyphonic arpeggiators, and 384 combinations constructed of up to eight programs each. The powerful effect section has four separate processors: one for insert effects, two for master effects, and one master EQ processor. Multi Mode allows the X50 to be played from an external sequencer as a sound module. It also has 4-channel audio output, a USB port, and plug-in sound-editing software that allows you to tweak and program the X-50 even from within your DAW software.
Korg X50 61-Key Synthesizer Features:
* Triton HI (Hyper Integrated) sound engine
* 48kHz sampling frequency
* 64MB PCM ROM
* 470 multisamples, 518 drum samples
* 61 velocity-sensitive keys
* 62 voice polyphony with 62 oscillators (single mode), 31 voice polyphony with 62 oscillators (double mode)
* 2 master effects processors (mono in, stereo out)
* 1 insert effect processor (stereo in/out)
* 1 master effect processor (3-band stereo)
* All effects available simultaneously
* 89 total effects
* 512 user programs (512 preloaded)
* 384 user combinations (384 preloaded)
* 128 user multi sets (16 preloaded)
* 40 user drumkits (16 preloaded)
* GM sound map compatible: 128 programs and 9 GM2 drum kits
* Dual polyphonic arpeggiator
* Pitch bend wheel
* Modulation wheel
* 4 realtime control knobs
* Audition key
* Category key
* 240 x 64 dot backlit LCD
* MAIN-L/MONO, R outputs
* INDIVIDUAL-1, 2 outputs
* Dual headphone jacks
* Damper jack (half-pedaling supported)
* Assignable switch jack
* Assignable pedal jack
* MIDI I/O
* USB/MIDI port
* DC 12 V power supply
* 38.39 W x 3.15 H x 10.12 D
* 9.48 lbs.
* Includes AC adapter, CD-ROM (X50 Editor, X50 Plug-In Editor and KORG USB-MIDI Driver software)
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Huge Keyboard Sale
Yamaha PLG150-PF 64-Note Polyphonic Piano Tone Generator Expansion Board - $149.99 - Save 57%
Akai Z4 24/96 64-Voice Sampler - $599.99 - Save 69%
Korg Refurb TRITON Studio 61-Key Workstation - $2199.99 - Save 35%
Yamaha S90 88-Key Synthesizer - $1299.99 - Save 47%
Casio Refurb LK-43 61 Note Lighted Key Portable Keyboard - $89.99 - Save 63%
Casio Refurb CTK-496 61-Key Portable Keyboard - $79.99 - Save 46%
Casio Refurb LK-92TV 61-Key Lighted Portable Keyboard - $99.99 - Save 70%
Korg Refurb Pa50 Professional Arranger - $899.99 - Save 28%