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IK Multimedia’s New Liberty Upright Joins the Award-winning Pianoverse Virtual Instrument Collection

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News IK Multimedia releases Liberty Upright, the latest addition to IK’s groundbreaking Pianoverse virtual instrument, which combines the world’s finest concert-grade pianos with inspiring cinematic effects. For subscribers, Liberty Upright is included with the Pianoverse update released today through the IK Product Manager. It’s also available … Continue reading IK Multimedia’s New Liberty Upright Joins the Award-winning Pianoverse Virtual Instrument Collection →

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Roland Announces RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX Stage Pianos

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Roland announces the RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX, the latest members of the historic RD family of stage pianos for professional performers. Building on the foundations of previous generation models, these powerful instruments offer players expanded creative capabilities with new world-class piano sounds. In addition … Continue reading Roland Announces RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX Stage Pianos →

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Hand in Hand Distribution Announces Exclusive Distribution for Studiologic in the UK

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Hand in Hand Distribution is excited to announce the exclusive UK distribution of Studiologic’s acclaimed range of musical instruments. Studiologic’s celebrated for delivering exceptional value through its high-quality, innovative products. Gary Cramphorn, Managing Director of Hand in Hand Distribution, expressed his enthusiasm about the new … Continue reading Hand in Hand Distribution Announces Exclusive Distribution for Studiologic in the UK →

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Erica Synths Launches MKI x ES Labor

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Erica Synths has launched its MKI x ES Labor circuit design tool, building on its MKI x ES education-based portfolio. MKI x ES Labor is an inspirational and flexible tool that encourages budding electronics engineers to take the next step into the world of circuit … Continue reading Erica Synths Launches MKI x ES Labor →

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Erica Synths Announces Bullfrog Drums

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Erica Synths announces the latest addition to its education-focused ecosystem of Bullfrog instruments: Bullfrog Drums. Bullfrog Drums, which was previewed at SUPERBOOTH24 last month, is the latest instrument in the continuing collaboration between Erica Synths and Richie Hawtin, designed to provide educational tools to encourage … Continue reading Erica Synths Announces Bullfrog Drums →

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Roland Announces FANTOM EX Synthesizers

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Roland has announced FANTOM EX, a new flagship synthesizer series for professional musicians and producers. Updating and expanding the popular FANTOM platform with the latest Roland technologies, the next-generation FANTOM EX delivers a complete creative ecosystem for sound design, sequencing, and performance. In addition to … Continue reading Roland Announces FANTOM EX Synthesizers →

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Erica Synths Continues ‘Second Season’ of Educational DIY Kits with mki x es.edu DIY Snare Drum

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Erica Synths announces the latest module in its mki x es.EDU series: mki x es.edu DIY Snare Drum. The new DIY module is fully featured with sound shaping and CV controls, and offers a step-by-step walkthrough of the entire circuit design process. No drum machine … Continue reading Erica Synths Continues ‘Second Season’ of Educational DIY Kits with mki x es.edu DIY Snare Drum →

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Roland Announces GO:KEYS 3 and GO:KEYS 5 Music Creation Keyboards

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Roland announces the GO:KEYS 3 and GO:KEYS 5 Music Creation Keyboards, two portable instruments filled with intuitive tools for learning and enjoying music. These fun modern keyboards unlock a simple new approach to making music, encouraging users to explore sounds and ideas in the moment, … Continue reading Roland Announces GO:KEYS 3 and GO:KEYS 5 Music Creation Keyboards →

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Review – GEWA UP-405 Digital Piano

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Here’s the latest review from our sister-site Keys Review looking at a GEWA UP-405 Digital Piano, featuring… 2 high resolution piano samples in one instrument (Hamburg Grand / Vienna Grand) Newly developed Touchscreen Display with intuitive and multilingual function GEWA Concert Pianist II keyboard, 88 keys, in weighted zones with wood elements, Ivory … Continue reading Review – GEWA UP-405 Digital Piano →

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Roland Announces RD-08 Stage Piano

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Hamamatsu, Japan, March 19, 2024 — Roland announces the RD-08, a new entry-level model in the long-running RD series of stage pianos for performing musicians. Roland’s most affordable RD to date delivers no-compromise sound and playability for professional gigging, along with versatile sounds, an intuitive … Continue reading Roland Announces RD-08 Stage Piano →

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Roland Introduces LX Series Digital Pianos

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Roland introduces the LX-9, LX-6, and LX-5, three new models in the company’s long-running LX series of premium digital pianos. Each model features a classic upright look, authentic grand sound and playability, and a streamlined design that radiates sophistication in any setting. LX pianos offer … Continue reading Roland Introduces LX Series Digital Pianos →

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Serato & Roland Team Up for Special Edition Vinyl Celebrating TB-303 & TR-606 Influence on Electronic Music

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Serato and Roland have announced that they’re teaming up to unveil a special edition vinyl on March 3 in celebration of “303 Day.” Created in collaboration with trailblazing DJs J. Rocc, Fast Eddie, Shadow Child and DJ Haus, the Serato + Roland TB-303 Bass Line … Continue reading Serato & Roland Team Up for Special Edition Vinyl Celebrating TB-303 & TR-606 Influence on Electronic Music →

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