Winter NAMM Show Update: Korg introduced special edition versions of its X50 and microKORG synths. The body of the Limited Edition X50 (X50-CF) is covered in a camouflage finish, and the Limited Edition microKORG (microKORG-BK) features vintage-style, reverse-color keys (the black and white colors are reversed). Both keyboards provide the same functions and features as… Read More Two Bizarro Keyboards From Korg
From now until July 31, 2007, Korg USA is offering a $100 rebate on 61, 76 or 88-key TR Music Workstation purchased from authorized Korg dealers in the U.S.A. Promotion details and downloadable rebate coupon can be found at www.korg.com/promo. The Korg TR Music Workstation offers new samples and sounds, a sequencer, USB computer connectivity,… Read More Korg Offers Rebate on TR Music Workstation Purchases
NAMM Update: Ultimate Sound Bank announces the availability of its latest UVI Soundcard (Vol. 5) Retro Keyboards, a comprehensive collection of studio-quality samples from the most essential keyboard instruments of the ’60s and ’70s. The new Retro Keyboards collection can be used as an expander for PLUGSOUNDPRO, or as stand alone instruments or plug-ins in… Read More Ultimate Sound Bank Intros Retro Keyboards UVI Soundcard
Hyundai has appointed artificial intelligence guru Ray Kurzweil as Chief Strategy Officer of Kurzweil Music Systems. Kurzweil Music Systems helped pioneer sample-based keyboard technology, but has struggled to keep up with larger keyboard manufacturers in recent years. Hyundai, one of the world’s largest corporations, plans to work with Ray Kurzweil to “build Kurzweil Music Systems… Read More Raymond Kurzweil Back At Kurzweil Music Systems!
Korg has announced the Pa800, a new Arranger keyboard based on an entirely new engine offering sophisticated sound and effects engines, TC-Helicon based vocal effects, real-time performance features and stereo two-way speaker system in a sleek, professional package. The Pa800 features 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch plus Korg’s RX (Real eXperience) Technology for a… Read More Korg Intros Pa800 Arranger Keyboard
Squeezytunes is an interesting new blog that covers electromechanical and mechanical keyboard instruments (ie. not modern synthesisers), including all types of organs, squeezeboxes, pianos, even Ondiolines (see photo, right). No synth coverage, but interesting pre-synth stuff and oddball weirdness, too.
Korg has announced the addition of an 88-key model with authentic weighted action to its TR line of keyboards (shown, TR61). The TR features Korg’s HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis technology — the synthesis system that has made the acclaimed TRITON family a worldwide standard. With 64 MB of PCM ROM containing 470 multisamples and 518… Read More Korg Expands TR Line of Keyboards
NAMM 2006 Winter Show Update: M-Audio announced shipment of the ProKeys 88sx digital stage piano. This new keyboard offers many of the features of the popular ProKeys 88 in an lightweight package. “Many players need an ultra-lightweight stage piano without sacrificing great sound quality,” said M-Audio’s Adam Castillo. “The finely-tuned multi-velocity layered samples on the… Read More M-Audio Unveils ProKeys 88sx Digital Stage Piano
Kid Nepro has announced their latest sound library, Volume #5 Killer Keyboards – 100 New Programs for the Korg M & T Series. Continuing their support for vintage synths, The Patch King has released a new collection of keyboard sounds compatible with Korg’s old “M” and “T” Series. The new soundbank is compatible with the… Read More Kid Nepro Intros Killer Keyboards Sound Collection
Korg has released Latin & Latin Dance, the latest expansion option for the Professional Arranger series keyboards. This new collection is available as an expansion board (PaX-EXB02) for the Korg Pa1X and Pa1XPro (v.2.0 or higher), and as an expansion card (RMC-PCM03) for the Pa80 (v.3.06 or higher). “Groove Sampling” captures live performers playing real… Read More Korg Intros Latin and Latin Dance Sound Collection for Pa Arranger Keyboards
