Korg KROSS Offers Workstation Keyboard Power, Starting at $700

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Musikmesse 2013: Korg has introduced the new KROSS keyboard line – an a ‘affordable’ mobile keyboard workstation with some interesting features, including audio/MIDI recording capabilities, AC or battery operation (6xAA), an Electribe -style sequencer and a wide selection of sounds.

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Roland VR-09 Stage Keyboard Overview

Here’s an overview of the Roland VR-09 stage keyboard, via Sonic State.

Roland’s Gareth Bowen offers an in-depth overview of the VR-09, which is a keyboard intended for live performance. It features dedicated piano, organ and synth sections and weighs in at just 5 Kg.

If you’ve used the Roland VR-09, let us know what you think of it!

Yamaha MX49 & MX61 Workstations (Sneak Preview)

News has leaked out about a couple of new workstations from Yamaha, the MX49 and MX61.

Here are features (unofficial) for the Yamaha MX49 & MX61:

  • 49 and 61 keys (MX49/MX61)
  • Over 1.000 voices from MOTIF XS
  • 128 maximum polyphony
  • VCM effects
  • 999 arpeggios
  • 4 knobs
  • Ultra compact and lightweight
  • Stereo Aux
  • Audio and MIDI USB interface
  • Software YC-3B and HALion SE
  • MIDI IN / OUT

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