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Yamaha EZ-220 Keyboard: EZ-To-Play Interactive Instrument

January 22, 2012
Yamaha announced the EZ-220 keyboard.
Skip the piano lessons and teach yourself to play -- Yamaha announced its new interactive keyboard, the EZ-220, which features lighted keys to help new players learn fingerings, a library of sounds and songs for jamming, wireless connectivity to the Page Turner iPad app, preset songs with digital score, and much more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Yamaha Web site.

Roland BK-5 Backing Keyboard: Some Backup, Please

January 21, 2012
Roland announced the BK-5 Backing Keyboard.
So you need some accompaniment and your bandmates are no where to be found. What to do? Get to work on the Roland BK-5 backing keyboard and make your backup sounds yourself. This band-in-a-keyboard makes use of intelligent backing-track technology to produce hundreds of music, rhythms, and tones.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Roland Connect Web site.

Clavia Nord Piano 2 HA88: Portable 88-Key Piano

January 18, 2012
Clavia announced the Nord Piano 2 HA88, a portable 88-key electric piano.
Access to the always-growing Nord Sample Library, a range of acoustic and electro-mechanical instruments from the Nord Piano Library, 88-keys, and onboard effects are just some of the many features of the new Clavia Nord Piano 2 HA88.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Nord Keyboards Web site.

Ultimate Support Apex AX-48 Pro Silver Keyboard Stand Intro'd

January 16, 2012
Ultimate Support announced the Apex AX-48 Pro Silver keyboard stand.
Support your prized keyboard synth in style with the new Ultimate Support Apex AX-48 Pro Silver keyboard stand. To be introduced officially this week at NAMM, the new keyboard stand offers secure support and handy accessories (like a port for attaching a microphone boom arm) for both large and small keyboards.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Ultimate Support Web site.

Korg USA SV-1 Stage Piano Rebate

November 04, 2011
Korg USA is offering a $500 mail-in rebate for the SV-1 (Stage Vintage) piano.
From now until January 15, 2012, Korg USA is offering a $500 mail-in rebate to new buyers of either the 73-key or 88-key SV-1 (Stage Vintage) piano. You can download the rebate coupon at korg.com.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Korg USA Web site.

Korg SP-250BK Digital Piano: Black Stage Piano Intro'd

September 06, 2011
Korg announced the SP-250BK, a portable digital stage piano available in black.
Korg introduced the SP-250BK, a portable digital stage piano that's just like the original SP-250, except that this new instrument is available in black.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Korg Web site.

Korg MicroARRANGER: Arrange This!

September 02, 2011
Korg announced the microARRANGER, a compact backing keyboard instrument.
Compose, arrange, perform, record -- do it all on one keyboard, the Korg microARRANGER. Designed to help composers make more music, the microARRANGER can create a full backing arrangement in real-time, based on the composer's selected musical Style, tempo, chord changes, and voice leading.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Korg Web site.

Gator Lightweight Keyboard Cases Released For 61- And 76-Note Keyboards

August 31, 2011
Gator Cases introduced new 61- and 76-note size Lightweight Keyboard cases.
Gator Cases introduced new 61- and 76-note size Lightweight Keyboard cases -- durable, rugged instrument cases that fit thin-line keyboards such as the Korg PS60, Roland Juno-G, and Yamaha NP-30.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Gator Web site.

Alesis Cadenza Digital Piano Debuts

July 22, 2011
Alesis announced the Cadenza, an 88-key, hammer-action digital piano featuring eight stereo instrument voices and more.
If you lack the space or the money to buy a full-size upright piano but you want one nonetheless, check out the Alesis Cadenza, an 88-key, hammer-action digital piano featuring eight stereo instrument voices, included sustain pedal, onboard effects, and more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Alesis Web site.

Gear4music Minster GDP-500 Digital Grand Piano: Plays Like A Grand

July 08, 2011
Gear4music Minster GDP-500 Digital Grand Piano is a new instrument designed to look and sound like an acoustic grand piano.
Get the look, sound, and feel of an acoustic grand piano with the functionality of a keyboard with the new Gear4music Minster GDP-500 Digital Grand Piano, which boasts a full 88-key weighted hammer action keybed, 599 voices, over 200 accompaniment styles, 64-note polyphony, and much more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Gear4music Web site.

Nord Stage 2 OS 1.3: Time To Update Your Keyboard

July 08, 2011
Nord announced the Stage 2 OS 1.3 software update, which gives Stage 2 keyboards bug fixes and important new features.
A Global MIDI option and a better Master Clock are just a couple of the new features onboard the Nord Stage 2 series of keyboards, provided by OS 1.3. Now available, the OS 1.3 update issues those new features and many others to the Stage 2 line of piano / organ / synth keyboards.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Nord Web site.

Roland RD-300NX Digital Stage Piano: SuperNaturally Yours

May 16, 2011
Roland is now shipping the RD-300NX Digital Stage Piano featuring the SuperNatural Piano sound engine and Ivory-Feel keys.
More "SuperNatural" is coming your way, in the form of the RD-300NX Digital Stage Piano. Featuring the same sounds and expression of the flagship RD, this new piano is available at a lighter weight and more accessible price, with the SuperNatural Piano sound engine, an Ivory Feel-G keyboard with Escapement, a new Sound Focus feature, and more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Roland Web site.

Kurzweil PC3K Sound Download Library: Free Sounds For PC3K Keyboards

May 10, 2011
Kurzweil announced the availability of the PC3K Sound Download Library of sound programs for PC3K keyboards.
If you have a PC3K keyboard, you can update your current set of sounds with something even more current -- the PC3K Sound Download Library, a free set of samples and programs adapted from K Series keyboards for PC3K keyboards.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Kurzweil Web site.

Nord Electro 3 HP: First Nord Electro With Hammer Action: Hammer Time

April 18, 2011
Nord Keyboards introduced the Nord Electro 3 HP, a 73-key keyboard with a hammer action key bed.
Check out the red-hot Nord Electro 3 HP keyboard, now with hammer action. The 73-key instrument offers all the features of the original Nord Electro 3.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Nord Web site.

Hammond SK1: Portable 15-Pound Organ

April 12, 2011
Hammond unveiled the SK1, a portable 15-pound organ instrument that sounds and plays like a Hammond B-3.
Not nearly as heavy as the classic organs you're used to seeing and hearing, the new Hammond SK1 is a portable, 15-pound organ that sounds and plays like a Hammond B-3. It's so light and small, you can carry it under your arm, like the girl in the picture.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Hammond Web site.

Roland FP-4F Digital Piano: It's SuperNatural, Of Course

April 06, 2011
Roland announced the FP-4F Digital Piano, which features SuperNatural Piano technology, Ivory Feel-G keyboard, and more.
Roland introduced its new entry-level FP-4F Digital Piano, which features SuperNatural Piano technology, the Ivory Feel-G keyboard, and much more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Roland Connect Web site.

Roland C-330-DA Classic Organ Now In Dark Oak Finish

April 06, 2011
Roland introduced the C-330-DA Classic Organ, a compact organ with integrated pedalboard in a dark oak finish.
Roland introduced the C-330-DA Classic Organ, a compact Classic series organ with an integrated pedalboard, dual manuals, lots of authentic sounds, and more, in a dark oak finish.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Roland Connect Web site.

Roland C-200 Classic Organ: Compact And Authentic As Can Be

April 06, 2011
Roland introduced the new C-200 Classic Organ, an instrument ideal for trained classical musicians and students.
With its compact design and traditional sounds, the C-200 is perfect for gigging classical musicians and students alike.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Roland Connect Web site.

Kurzweil OS 2.01: Major Upgrade For PC3K, PC3, PC3LE Series Keyboards

April 04, 2011
Kurzweil released the OS 2.01 upgrade for PC3K, PC3, and PC3LE series keyboards.
If you own and play a Kurzweil PC3K, PC3, or PC3LE series keyboard, head on over to the company's Web site to get your hands on OS version 2.01. This upgrade adds a number of new features to the keyboards, including full V.A.S.T. editing, improved effects management, and more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official American Music & Sound Web site.

Nord Piano Library 5.3: Released With Long Release Support

March 30, 2011
Nord announced the Nord Piano Library 5.3 update, which adds Long Release support to all pianos in the sound library.
Nord released version 5.3 of the Nord Piano Library. This latest update adds support for the Nord Stage 2's Long Release feature on all grand pianos, uprights, electric pianos, and electric grands.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Nord Web site.

Clavia Nord Electro 2--Nick Teehan's First Choice For His Third Instrument

February 10, 2011
Nord Electro 2 And Nick Teehan
Nick Teehan plays a slew of instruments. Keyboard is his third instrument. He uses the Clavia Nord Electro 2 and has good things to say about it (mostly).  

Offsite Link: For more on Clavia Nord.

Studiologic Numa Organ Joey DeFrancesco Model Now Shipping

January 24, 2011
Studiologic released the Numa Organ Joey DeFrancesco Model, an integrated organ and high-definition keyboard controller.
Studiologic released its Numa Organ Joey DeFrancesco Model, a portable integrated organ and high-definition keyboard controller ideal for live performances, studio use, and more. The lightweight organ offers a physical model of the classic electro-mechanical organ, complete with rotary and scanner emulation and more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Studiologic Web site.

Studiologic Numa Piano Now Shipping

January 24, 2011
Studiologic released the Numa Piano, an integrated stage piano and master keyboard controller with sounds, effects, and more.
Studiologic released its new Numa Piano, an integrated stage piano and master keyboard controller with multi-sampled sounds, built-in effects, and more. The Numa Piano can be used as a performance instrument or as a fully featured MIDI controller.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Studiologic Web site.

Nord Keyboards Nord Stage 2 Introduced With Latest Sound-Generation Technology

January 21, 2011
Nord Keyboards announced the Nord Stage 2, an instrument with sample playback and updated Piano, Organ, and Synthesizer sections
At the NAMM Show, Nord Keyboards introduced its new Nord Stage 2, which boasts sample playback functionality and myriad new sounds in the Piano, Organ, and Synthesizer sections.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Nord Keyboards Web site.

Kurzweil SP4-8: Expressive 88-Note Stage Piano

January 21, 2011
Kurzweil introduced the new SP4-8, a portable stage piano with 88 hammer-weighted keys and advanced performance features.
In addition to updating its PC3 line of keyboards, Kurzweil added new instruments to its SP4 series of stage pianos. The SP4-8 stage piano offers 88 responsive and expressive hammer-weighted keys, advanced performance features, and more in a slim, lightweight enclosure.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Kurzweil Web site.

Kurzweil PC3 OS V2.0 Update: PC3s Play More Like Instruments Than Hardware

January 21, 2011
Kurzweil released the PC3 OS V2.0 update for the PC3 line of performance keyboards, including the PC3X, PC3, and PC361.
Owners of Kurzweil's PC3 performance controller keyboards (the PC3X, PC3, and PC361) will want to visit the company's site to download the PC3 OS V2.0 update, which gives each PC3 model new features and presets.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Kurzweil Web site.

Korg MicroPIANO: Like A Little Grand

January 16, 2011
Korg MicroPiano is a new 61-key digital piano instrument featuring stereo piano samples, Korg sounds, and more.
Korg introduced the microPIANO, a classy-looking portable piano featuring 61 "micro" keys, stereo piano samples from Korg's line of flagship digital pianos, and some grand piano design elements.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Korg Web site.

Korg Pa3X Professional Arranger Workstation

January 15, 2011
Korg Pa3X is the latest Professional Arranger Workstation to join the Pa Series of keyboards.
This weekend, Korg unveiled the new Pa3X Professional Arranger Workstation for the Pa Series of keyboards, available in both 61-key and 76-key models.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Korg Web site.

Casio CTK-6000, Casio WK-6500, Casio CTK-7000, Casio WK-7500: Make More Digital Music

January 14, 2011
Casio announced CTK-6000, WK-6500, CTK-7000, and WK-7500 keyboards, which now offer sequencing and audio recording.
Casio added four new keyboards to its WK and CTK series. The new additions offer new music-creation features such as sequencing and audio recording, plus new sounds, Touch-Response keys, microphone and stereo audio line inputs, and more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Casio Web site.

Arturia Analog Experience The Laboratory

January 14, 2011
Arturia introduced Analog Experience The Laboratory, which combines a MIDI keyboard controller and Analog Laboratory software.
This week at NAMM, Arturia introduced Analog Experience The Laboratory, a hardware / software combo featuring a MIDI keyboard controller and Analog Laboratory software. The two parts work together, giving you hands-on access to Arturia's virtual analog synthesizer sounds.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Arturia Web site.
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