We announce new keyboard and related gear as it is released. Pro Keyboards, Synths, Samplers, Sequencers and related accessories.
Friday, July 22, 2005
Friday, July 08, 2005
Kurzweil K2600 P/Ram 3 Option Kit
"For the K2600 series, it is 486k, expandable to 1506k with the PRAM option. The PRAM upgrade increases the amount of battery backed RAM in the V.A.S.T. series instruments and is used for saving objects such as programs, setups, QA banks, and sequences. In fact, everything that can be named and saved goes into the battery backed RAM except for the actual recorded sample data."
Kurzweil RMB26 K2600 Series Soundblock Daughter Board
"The Daughterboard is required to hold the Orchestral and Contemporary ROM blocks. Only one board is required and holds either or both ROM blocks For the K2500 series, the daughterboard also contains a 4 meg Stereo Piano (this ROM block is included automatically in the K2600 series). This outstanding piano sample is from a new piano recording, different from the regular piano found in the K2500. 30 preset programs, plus a disk of over 60 extra programs (included with the option) utilize the power of V.A.S.T. to create a wide variety of piano timbres."
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Valdesta 44 inch Upright Piano w/ Traditional Legs
SKB 88 key sized Padded Bag
"Expanding their successful 61-note and 76-note keyboard bags, SKB introduces the SKB-KB88, an 88-note padded luggage keyboard bag. Considered premium Keyboard Luggage, the SKB-KB88 boasts molded rubber handles, 3 storage compartments, reinforced corners, 2' thick foam padded lid protects the key surface, and folding hard sides. All SKB padded luggage keyboard bags include in-line skate wheels, molded runners and a shoulder 'hands free' strap on the back."
E-MU Xboard 49
"The new E-MU Xboard 49 Professional USB/MIDI controller for PC/Mac offers unmatched playability, real-time control and programmability in a portable keyboard package ideal for studio and stage use. The Xboard 49 features fullsize velocity sensitive keyboards with aftertouch, 16 programmable real-time controllers, Xboard Control editing software, and E-MU’s new Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module with over 1000 sounds. The Xboard Control software provides an intuitive desktop interface that lets you effortlessly create custom templates for all of your favorite hardware and software instruments."
Friday, June 03, 2005
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."
M Audio ProKeys 88
"The ProKeys 88 is the premium digital stage piano that doubles as a great MIDI controller. ProKeys 88 gives you a lot more sound bank memory than even the closest competitor, loaded with larger, more realistic samples—14 world-class instruments in all, including split/layer capabilities. We paired those great sounds with an 88-key graded hammer-action keyboard, delivering a realistic feel to satisfy the most demanding pro."
E-MU Xboard 25
"The new E-MU Xboard 25 Professional USB/MIDI controller for PC and Mac offers unmatched playability, real-time control and programmability in a portable keyboard package ideal for studio and stage use. The Xboard 25 features full size velocity sensitive keyboards with aftertouch, 16 programmable real-time controllers, Xboard Control editing software, and E-MU’s new Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module with over 1000 sounds."
Friday, May 20, 2005
Edirol PC-50
"The PC-50 offers the best value for music labs and simple home studios. It boasts 49 premium full-size, velocity-sensitive keys designed to fit perfectly on your desk. The PC-50 is specifically built to offer you exactly what most people are looking for; a well-built expressive MIDI controller that is easy to setup and easier to use."
Friday, May 13, 2005
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Alesis Fusion 8HD
Quite simply, the Fusion 8HD from Alesis is the biggest bang for the buck that you can get in a workstation. The Fusion 8HD features five different types of synthesis, a 32-track sequencer, built-in effects, sampling, and to top it all off, a full-featured eight track digital recorder (for recording vocals or other analog sources) built right in! The Fusion 8HD features 88 keys, a backlit display, and enough bells and whistles to make your head spin! All for a price well below what you might expect to pay for a workstation of this caliber.
Alesis Fusion 6HD
Quite simply, the Fusion 6HD from Alesis is the biggest bang for the buck that you can get in a workstation. The Fusion 6HD features five different types of synthesis, a 32-track sequencer, built-in effects, sampling, and to top it all off, a full-featured eight track digital recorder (for recording vocals or other analog sources) built right in! The Fusion 6 HD features 61 keys, a backlit display, and enough bells and whistles to make your head spin! All for a price well below what you might expect to pay for a workstation of this caliber.
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Yamaha PSR-E203
"Tired of warmed-over model replacements with few new features and a fresh coat of paint? Yamaha is replacing its two entry-level models with breakthrough instruments. The PSR-E203 includes 32-note polyphony (double its predecessor), General MIDI, reverb, and sonic quality previously unavailable at twice the price."
Yamaha PSR-E303
"Tired of warmed-over model replacements with few new features and a fresh coat of paint? Yamaha is replacing its two entry-level models with breakthrough instruments. The PSR-E303's strengths are its new tone generation system, which delivers incredibly realistic instrument voices, and a two-track recorder with internal memory for saving your masterpieces."
Friday, April 01, 2005
Casio LK45 Portable Keyboard
"The LK45 includes up to 12-note polyphony, 61 full-size illuminated keys, MIDI, 100 Tones, and 50 Rhythm Patterns. The keys light up as you play, or can be used to guide you through the melody of a pre-programmed song."
Moog Minimoog Voyager - Rack Mount Edition
"Yes, that's right! The mind-bending power of the Minimoog Voyager is now packaged in a 19' wide by 5U (8 3/4') high package. The package contains all the features of the Voyager plus switchable audio out (-2dBm unbalanced or 4dBm balanced 600 Ohms). It also includes the Electric Blue back lit panel that was introduced with the Anniversary Edition Voyager. This product ships with rack mount hardware. Wood handles not included"
Moog Minimoog Voyager - Electric Blue
"This is one beautiful product. It's the Voyager with all the sonic quality one would expect. The Electric Blue Voyager is housed in a fractal blue solid ash cabinet. At first it looks black but as one draws near the fractal blue flecks pop out in an eye catching display. Combine this with the stunning look of the electric blue back lit panel, new blue LED's, and some new killer patches and you have an instrument you will be proud to play for a lifetime."
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Casio LK45 Portable Keyboard
"The LK45 includes up to 12-note polyphony, 61 full-size illuminated keys, MIDI, 100 Tones, and 50 Rhythm Patterns. The keys light up as you play, or can be used to guide you through the melody of a pre-programmed song."
Monday, March 28, 2005
Cakewalk Z3ta+
Z3TA+, the award-winning Waveshaping Synthesizer, is the newest member of the Cakewalk family. The Z3TA+ is a top-of-the line analog-style synthesizer with incredible sound shaping capabilities. The exclusive bandlimited Waveshaping technology makes Z3TA+ one the best and most respected synths in the industry. As a complete instrument, Z3TA+ is oriented to the professional musician and sound programmer looking for uncompromised sound quality and features.
Tascam AMGCMBKGIG
JuneBug’s Commercial Breaks is full of high quality sound samples. Designed for use with the Tascam GigaStudio
Tascam WGWOODWINDEX
Building on the strengths of the original library, Westgate Studios is pleased to bring you the Woodwind Collection: Expanded Edition for GigaStudio. This edition includes everything from the original library plus over a gigabyte of new samples giving you the most affordable complete orchestral woodwind solution available.
Tascam LSACDRUMS
The Larry Seyer Acoustic Drums library consists of 169 .GIG files and over 1,380 GigaStudio Instrument (.GSI) kits, there are over 8330 different samples totaling over 7 gigabytes of material. There are also 13 new GigaPulse multi-placement rooms. Each of these rooms has 18 different player locations and can output your drum performance in either 2, 5 or 7 channels for stereo or surround use. Each of the 13 rooms is comprised of 126 unique impulses with a total of 1638 impulses in the GigaPulse native format.
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Edirol MIDI Keyboard Controller PCR-M80
The PCR-M80 offers a direct connection to the computer through USB, 61-Keys, 27 assignable MIDI controllers, a software editor, MIDI input and output, and both sustain and expression pedal connections. New additions include the addition of velocity curves, switchable MIDI interface, and a new key-action found on Roland's higher-end synths. The PCR-M80's key-action has been refined to produce even less mechanical noise than its predecessor and offers a consistent, playable feel. The keys themselves are slightly more rounded to keep your fingers from tripping during quick glissandi.
Edirol MIDI Keyboard Controller PCR-M30
The PCR-M30 offers a direct connection to the computer through USB, 32-Keys, 27 assignable MIDI controllers, a software editor, MIDI input and output, and both sustain and expression pedal connections. New additions include the addition of velocity curves, switchable MIDI interface, and a new key-action found on Roland's higher-end synths. The PCR-M30's key-action has been refined to produce even less mechanical noise than its predecessor and offer a consistent, playable feel. The keys themselves are slightly more rounded to keep your fingers from tripping over the keys during quick glissandi.
Edirol FireWire Audio Capture FA-66
The FA-66 is a 6-channel Portable FireWire Audio Interface designed with the mobile recording and performance professional in mind. The FA-66 offers incredible audio fidelity, stability, and a practical set of input and output options. The FA-66 offers 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with phantom power, 2 RCA inputs, 4 Balanced +4dBu outputs, optical S/PDIF I/O, a built-in analog limiter, ZERO-latency direct monitoring, solid metal construction, and FireWire bus power, all with a durable compact design.
Edirol MIDI Keyboard Controller PCR-M50
The PCR-M50 offers a direct connection to the computer through USB, 49-Keys, 27 assignable MIDI controllers, a software editor, MIDI input and output, and both sustain and expression pedal connections. New additions include velocity curves, switchable MIDI interface, and a new key-action found on Roland's higher-end synths. The PCR-M50's key-action has been refined to produce even less mechanical noise than its predecessor and offer a consistent, playable feel. The keys themselves are slightly more rounded to keep your fingers from tripping over the keys during quick glissandi.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Novation X Station 61
Novation stands for innovative sound and music production tools. The X-Station 61 combines a Novation-class synthesizer, an audio solution, MIDI remote controller, MIDI interface, and a multi-effects processor. All in one - complete with USB or battery power for extended total mobility!
Novation X Station 49
Novation stands for innovative sound and music production tools. The X-Station 49 combines a Novation-class synthesizer, an audio solution, MIDI remote controller, MIDI interface, and a multi-effects processor. All in one - complete with USB or battery power for extended total mobility!
Novation Remote 61
Novation hasn't just re-written the book with the Remote 61 MIDI controller - they've ripped it up and started again. The Remote 61 is now truly portable, being mains or battery powered. It has one of the best semi-weighted keyboard actions around and features 61 keys. Engineered into the controller is a programmable pitch/mod/control wheel which is a delight to use. Nothing can match the Remote 61's features, usability, and value.
Novation Remote 61
Novation hasn't just re-written the book with the Remote 61 MIDI controller - they've ripped it up and started again. The Remote 61 is now truly portable, being mains or battery powered. It has one of the best semi-weighted keyboard actions around and features 61 keys. Engineered into the controller is a programmable pitch/mod/control wheel which is a delight to use. Nothing can match the Remote 61's features, usability, and value.
Novation Remote 49
Novation hasn't just re-written the book with the Remote 49 MIDI controller - they've ripped it up and started again. The Remote 49 is now truly portable, being mains or battery powered. It has one of the best semi-weighted keyboard actions around and features 49 keys. Engineered into the controller is a programmable pitch/mod/control wheel which is a delight to use. Nothing can match the Remote 49's features, usability, and value.