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Haken Audio announces Continuum Fingerboard Firmware Version 4
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 – 18:47:25 -0800 PST | No Comment

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Firmware version 4 continues to extend the expressive possibilities of the Continuum Fingerboard, the unique musical instrument from Haken Audio. Major software additions in this release include expanded internal …

Arturia Announce Long-Awaited ORIGIN Keyboard Shipping ‘Soon’
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 20:12:46 -0800 PST | No Comment

Westlake Village, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — This new version of our award-winning flagship Origin synthesizer comes in an innovative and unique laptop-keyboard format, made especially for the demanding keyboard performer. It keeps the outstanding …

Arturia Announce Analog Experience MIDI Keyboard Controllers
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 20:07:36 -0800 PST | No Comment

Westlake Village, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — ARTURIA is happy to announce a series of three hybrid synthesizers: Analog Experience THE PLAYER, Analog Experience THE FACTORY and Analog Experience THE LABORATORY. These three versions couple …

Cakewalk Announces New Line of Keyboard Controllers at NAMM Show 2010
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 19:05:05 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Anaheim, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces the launch of the A-PRO Series of USB MIDI Controllers …

E-MU LONGboard 61 and SHORTboard 49 Performance MIDI Keyboards Shipping
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 18:47:34 -0800 PST | No Comment

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — E-MU Systems has announced that its new E-MU LONGboard 61 and SHORTboard 49 keyboards are now shipping. These completely new instruments combine great feeling 61-note or 49-note MIDI …

Access Music Announces OS4 for Virus Ti Series Synth Line
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 18:29:54 -0800 PST | No Comment

Recklinghausen, Germany /Music Industry Newswire/ — With TIOS4, the next operating system for the entire Access Virus TI series of synthesizers, your chances to need additional effects are becoming slim. Six meticulously modeled overdrive stomp …

Nord introduces the all new Nord Piano 88 at Winter NAMM 2010
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 18:23:29 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Anaheim, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — When lightweight and portability is as important as sound quality and flexibility, Nord Keyboards introduces the all new Nord Piano 88. With an impressive response and functionality this …

Roland Unveils RD-700GX SuperNATURAL Piano Kit
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 17:46:06 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Los Angeles /Music Industry Newswire/ — Roland is proud to add the latest in digital piano technology to the RD-700GX SuperNATURAL® Piano Kit (K-RD700GX1). Comprised of a dedicated expansion board and a USB memory …

Roland Releases V-PIANO EVOLUTION Update
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 17:44:30 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Los Angeles /Music Industry Newswire/ — Roland is pleased to announce the V-Piano® Evolution System Program Update, which adds two new stunning Vintage and Vanguard piano models to enhance the sonic possibilities for the …

ROLAND Presents V-COMBO VR-700 Synth Organ Piano Keyboard
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 17:39:59 -0800 PST | One Comment

NAMM: Los Angeles /Music Industry Newswire/ — Roland is proud to announce the V-Combo VR-700. Featuring the best of Roland’s acclaimed Virtual Tonewheel organ, full key multi-sampled piano, and pro synthesizer sounds, the V-Combo is …

Roland Announces OCTAPAD SPD-30
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 17:29:21 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Los Angeles /Music Industry Newswire/ — Roland is proud to announce the OCTAPAD™ SPD-30 digital percussion pad. Featuring eight trigger pads, built-in sounds, multi-effects, and external trigger inputs, the OCTAPAD SPD-30 is the perfect …

Kurzweil’s Upcoming PC3K Combines Game-Changing Technology with K Series Sample Library Support
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 – 23:57:17 -0800 PST | No Comment

Waltham, Mass. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Kurzweil Music Systems proudly announces the upcoming release in 2010 of the PC3K keyboard, expanding the PC3 line to include key new features along with backwards compatibility with the …

Dave Smith Instruments announces Potentiometer Edition of Poly Evolver Keyboard Now Available
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 – 17:21:04 -0800 PST | No Comment
Dave Smith Instruments announces Potentiometer Edition of Poly Evolver Keyboard Now Available

Half Moon Bay, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Dave Smith Instruments has released an updated version of its flagship synthesizer keyboard, the Poly Evolver. The new version boasts 60 potentiometers among its complement of 78 …

Roland Introduces GW-8 Version 2 Workstation
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 – 23:27:56 -0700 PDT | No Comment

Los Angeles, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Roland today announced their “new gear new inspiration” lineup of new products for Sept. 2009. Roland’s popular GW-8 workstation evolves with Version 2. Building on the foundation of …

Roland’s new ‘keytar’ – the AX-Synth now shipping
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 – 18:26:01 -0700 PDT | 4 Comments
Roland’s new ‘keytar’ – the AX-Synth now shipping

COLUMN: Roland’s new “keytar” (guitar-like keyboard) is now shipping. The AX-Synth is a remote shoulder keyboard with onboard sound generator, ribbon controller, D Beam, modulation bar, and more. With specs similar to the current “Juno” …

Akai LPK25 and LPD8 Bring Akai Pro Quality to New Degree of Portability
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 – 15:09:23 -0700 PDT | No Comment

Cumberland, R.I. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the LPD8 laptop pad controller and LPK25 laptop performance keyboard controller. The LPD8 and LPK25 will make their debut at …

Akai’s New MPK61 Is Fourth Model Of Unique Keyboard and MPC Performance Controller
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 – 15:07:27 -0700 PDT | No Comment

Cumberland, R.I. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the MPK61, the fourth model in the company’s unique line of keyboard/MPC performance controllers. The MPK61 will make its debut …

Roland releases 1.30 update for the Fantom-G workstations
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 – 19:51:46 -0700 PDT | No Comment

Los Angeles, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Roland Corporation is pleased to announce today the release of version 1.30 update for the Fantom-G workstations. This free download adds new content and enhancements to the Fantom-G, …

Open Labs Announces Gen5 MiKo and NeKo Keyboards
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 – 19:26:18 -0800 PST | No Comment
Open Labs Announces Gen5 MiKo and NeKo Keyboards

WINTER NAMM 2009 /Music Industry Newswire/ — At a press conference this morning, Open Labs announced their new line of “generation 5″ keyboard workstations. The new models include the 37 key MiKo LXD, 61 key …

Novation Releases Limited Edition UV Green ReMOTE SL37
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 – 17:46:16 -0800 PST | No Comment
Novation Releases Limited Edition UV Green ReMOTE SL37

High Wycombe, UK — After getting their Royal seal of approval, Novation release a limited edition keyboard that looks out of this world. Novation are celebrating the phenomenal success of the ReMOTE SL series by …

Arturia Now Shipping Origin Desktop Synthesizer
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 – 19:56:41 -0700 PDT | No Comment
Arturia Now Shipping Origin Desktop Synthesizer

MEYLAN, France — Origin is the most powerful synthesizer on the market. As a matter of fact, it goes beyond the traditional definition of synthesizers. It is a hardware DSP system that houses several synthesizers …

Open Labs to Give 24k Gold NeKo LUX Keyboard to Winner at Beats ‘n Treats Event
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 – 21:00:02 -0700 PDT | No Comment
Open Labs to Give 24k Gold NeKo LUX Keyboard to Winner at Beats ‘n Treats Event

AUSTIN, Texas — Catering to the growing urban music scene, Open Labs will be hosting a two-day music event titled “Beats ‘N Treats Music Festival” at the Mohawk venue on October 24-25, 2008. The two …

Korg Announces New M50 Keyboard Workstation
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 – 22:24:46 -0700 PDT | One Comment

NEW YORK — Weighing in at just fifteen pounds is the fiery new KORG M50, ready to take on all contenders! Incredible new sounds; fat & juicy combis, splits and layers; a plethora of ace …

Updated OS 2.7.3 for Access Virus TI Now Available
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 – 16:22:27 -0700 PDT | No Comment

Recklinghausen, Germany — Access Music GmbH, the company behind the award winning Virus TI synthesizer series released OS 2.7 after an extensive public beta test. The new version, which is compatible with the entire Virus …

Behringer Announces Ultra-slim USB MIDI Controller Keyboard and USB Audio Interface
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 – 17:58:07 -0700 PDT | No Comment
Behringer Announces Ultra-slim USB MIDI Controller Keyboard and USB Audio Interface

BOTHELL, Wash. — The new U-CONTROL UMA25S Keyboard controller from BEHRINGER combines a powerful MIDI controller with on-board USB audio interface and complete software package to provide a personal production powerhouse. 25 velocity-sensitive keys and …

Yamaha Announces Updated OS for Motif XS Line
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 – 16:07:28 -0700 PDT | No Comment

Buena Park, Calif. — Yamaha Corporation of America announces a new operating system (Version 1.10) for their flagship Motif XS line of music workstations, adding new functionality and features and bringing more flexibility and creativity …