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Native Instruments Announces ALICIA’S KEYS for Kontakt
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 – 19:13:59 -0800 PST | No Comment

Berlin, Germany /Music Industry Newswire/ — Native Instruments today announced ALICIA’S KEYS, a new software that recreates Alicia Keys’ personal grand piano with outstanding authenticity and playability. Developed in close collaboration with the Grammy-winning artist, …

Native Instruments Introduces SCARBEE VINTAGE KEYS for Kontakt
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 – 17:18:49 -0800 PST | No Comment

Berlin, Germany /Music Industry Newswire/ — Native Instruments has just introduced SCARBEE VINTAGE KEYS, a new set of software instruments that provide highly expressive and authentic renditions of the most legendary electric pianos, for use …

Arturia Jupiter 8V2 Virtual Synth Now Shipping
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 – 18:48:26 -0800 PST | No Comment
Arturia Jupiter 8V2 Virtual Synth Now Shipping

Meylan, France /Music Industry Newswire/ — Arturia has announced that the rev2 version of their wonderful virtual instrument recreation of Roland’s classic Jupiter 8 analog synth is now shipping. According to the company, “We’re truly …

Shipping Begins on Moog Taurus 3 Bass Pedals – More Moog News for 2010
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 – 18:05:56 -0800 PST | No Comment

Asheville, N.C. /Music Industry Newswire/ — According to the folks at Moog, their new Taurus 3 Bass Pedals have begun making their way to musicians worldwide. A new OS update for the Minimoog Voyager is …

Native Instruments Introduces ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 – 18:23:13 -0800 PST | No Comment

Berlin, Germany /Music Industry Newswire/ — Native Instruments today introduced ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS, the first instrument created in its collaboration with the iconic British recording studios. Recorded using sophisticated engineering techniques and exclusive vintage …

IK Multimedia announces StealthBoard
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 – 17:47:41 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM 2010 /Music Industry Newswire/ — IK Multimedia is proud to introduce StealthBoard™, the first USB-MIDI floor controller for guitar and bass players that gives you full control over your entire rig. You may now …

IK Multimedia announces AmpliTube 3
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 – 17:44:18 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM 2010 /Music Industry Newswire/ — IK Multimedia is proud to present AmpliTube 3, a massive upgrade of the leading guitar and bass tone gear-modeling software! AmpliTube 3 raises the industry standard of sound variety, …

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 …

Arturia Announces Brass 2.0 Virtual Instrument
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 20:03:08 -0800 PST | No Comment

Westlake Village, Calif. /Music Industry Newswire/ — BRASS 2.0 is a new kind of virtual instrument based on a physical modeling technology. It emulates a Trumpet, a Trombone and a Saxophone. All the characteristics of …

Cakewalk Announces New Mobile Studio Canvas at NAMM Show 2010
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 19:10:21 -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 new Mobile Studio Canvas. The Mobile Studio Canvas for …

Cakewalk Announces FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface at NAMM Show 2010
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 19:07:20 -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 FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface for Mac …

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 …

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 …

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 Announces VP-7 Vocal Processor
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 17:42:03 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Los Angeles /Music Industry Newswire/ — Now every keyboardist, regardless of vocal ability, can sing with the new VP-7 Vocal Processor from Roland. This portable processor sets up quickly on top of keyboards with …

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 Unveils TD-12KX V-Drums Kit
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 17:35:34 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Los Angeles /Music Industry Newswire/ — Roland is proud to announce the TD-12KX, the latest addition to its V-Stage® family of V-Drums® kits. Targeted to the demands of drummers that perform live and in …

Roland Announces RP-201 Digital Piano
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 17:33:17 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Los Angeles /Music Industry Newswire/ — Roland is proud to introduce the RP-201 Digital Piano, an attractive and affordable instrument that brings the rich and beautiful sound of a grand piano within everyone’s reach. …

Roland Introduces RH-5 Headphones
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 17:31:18 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Los Angeles /Music Industry Newswire/ — Roland’s extensive lineup of headphone products gains a new addition with the RH-5 Headphones. Designed for comfort and quality sound at an affordable price, the RH-5 is a …

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 …

Roland Announces KC-110 Stereo Keyboard Amplifier
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 17:24:41 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Los Angeles /Music Industry Newswire/ — The latest addition to Roland’s industry-leading KC-Series keyboard amplifier lineup is the KC-110 Stereo Keyboard Amplifier. It combines two industry firsts for a portable keyboard amp—AA battery-powered operation …

Roland Unveils HP-Series SuperNATURAL Pianos
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 17:21:50 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Los Angeles /Music Industry Newswire/ — Roland is proud to introduce a new chapter in the evolution of digital piano technology with the HP-Series SuperNATURAL® Pianos. Combining elements of the revolutionary V-Piano® with Roland’s …

Roland Introduces AC-33 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 – 17:18:54 -0800 PST | No Comment

NAMM: Los Angeles /Music Industry Newswire/ — The popular AC-Series line of acoustic amps from Roland gains a new member with the arrival of the AC-33 Acoustic Chorus Guitar Amplifier. Designed for both high-quality sound …

Native Instruments Introduces MASSIVE THREAT for KORE
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 – 21:02:01 -0800 PST | No Comment

Berlin, Germany /Music Industry Newswire/ — Native Instruments today introduced MASSIVE THREAT, a new KORE-powered instrument that specifically caters to cutting-edge electronic music styles. For use with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER as …