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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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Akai Professional Announces a Dynamic Addition to the MPC Family

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Akai Professional, a leading musical equipment and computer software manufacturer for performers and producers, is proud to debut MPC Key 37. The standalone music production platform continues to evolve and is ready to usher in a new generation of music-makers by combining a sleek, adaptive … Continue reading Akai Professional Announces a Dynamic Addition to the MPC Family →

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Erica Synths Introduces Megarack

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Erica Synths announces its largest case yet, the Erica Synths Megarack. The Erica Synths Megarack case is for those who take Eurorack seriously. It is a classically-shaped 8×126 HP all aluminum case with side panels, featuring Erica Synths custom rails with threaded inserts providing 12A@+12V … Continue reading Erica Synths Introduces Megarack →

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Nord Announces Grand 2

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News The Nord Grand 2 features the latest generation premium Hammer Action keyboard from Kawai. Combining the responsive feel of an acoustic grand piano with our world-renowned Sound Libraries and a tactile user interface, the sleek and elegant Nord Grand 2 offers a genuinely unique experience. … Continue reading Nord Announces Grand 2 →

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Audio Distribution Group adds Dreadbox to UK Distributed Products

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Audio Distribution Group announces the expansion of Dreadbox’s effects range to their catalogue of distributed products in the UK. Audio Distribution Group are extremely pleased to announce they have partnered with Dreadbox to expand the reach of this superb brand within their UK portfolio, making … Continue reading Audio Distribution Group adds Dreadbox to UK Distributed Products →

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IK Multimedia Releases Gran Concerto 278 to the Pianoverse Virtual Instrument Collection

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News IK Multimedia releases Gran Concerto 278, 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, Gran Concerto 278 is included with the Pianoverse update released today through the IK Product Manager or may … Continue reading IK Multimedia Releases Gran Concerto 278 to the Pianoverse Virtual Instrument Collection →

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Bjooks Expresses ‘Vintage Synth Love’ with Special Black Friday and Holiday Bundle Offering

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Renowned publisher of creative hardcover music titles offers ‘Vintage Synth Love’ bundle to inspire your creativity into the holiday season and beyond. Bjooks, the Danish book creator of industry renowned titles including PUSH TURN MOVE, PEDAL CRUSH and PATCH & TWEAK, announced ‘Vintage Synth Love‘: a special bundle offering on … Continue reading Bjooks Expresses ‘Vintage Synth Love’ with Special Black Friday and Holiday Bundle Offering →

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