The new Casio Privia PX-3 Stage Digital Piano features a new Ivory Touch, 3-sensor 88 note scaled hammer action keyboard, MIDI controller capabilities, maximum 128-note Polyphony, Effects; Reverb - 4 types, Chorus - 4 types, Brilliance, DSP - 2 channels, 64 types, editable and 4-band equalizer, 250 tones including, grand piano, electric pianos, clavitones / vibraphone, organ tones, strings/ensemble, guitar/bass, 20 other tones, 128 GM and 10 drum sets.

The Casio Privia PX-3’s all new Ivory feel keys is only available in the top of the line Casio Celviano models prior to this. The rough matte coating which gently grip your fingers plus, 3-sensor 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard are what makes the Privia PX-3 feel authentic. Four dynamic levels of stereo piano samples are integrated with Casio’s proprietary Linear Morphing System, for a grand piano sound with seamless transitions and a superior dynamic range. The Privia PX-3 does an effective job creating tonal variation using the four stereo AIFF samples per note. The new high quality instrument sounds incorporate in PX-3 are pro musicians need and want like Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer’s, Hammond B3 organ tones and many more. The main grand piano patch, electric pianos and synth patches are very playable especially, when tweaked with DSP effects and filters. The Casio Privia PX-3 has basic layer and split features that can be combined to create four unique zones, two layers on each side. Each zone can load a patch. There is a total of 250 patch. These can be played directly from the piano or used with MIDI files from an external sequencer or a card in the PX-3’s multifunction SD card slot.

The Casio Privia PX-3 is packed with user-friendly design elements The Privia PX-3 is designed to primarily be the best lightweight pro piano at a superb low price. The stereo grand piano sounds, superior key action, and smooth response action are fantastic and if that was all this new product had to offer, it would be enough. But, this portable keyboard offers much more in a very lightweight case. The 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard weight merely 23.8 lbs.




PX3BK 88 Key Digital Performance Piano

CME introduced the UF-Classic, a new range to its best selling UF series Master keyboards. The CME UF50 Classic Master keyboard features 49-key Semi-weighted action keyboard with after-touch response, more than 20 user Template, Pitch and Modulation Wheels, Assignable Controllers; 8 control knobs, 9 faders control, 6 shortcut knobs, LED display, Control buttons; program, transpose, octave, channels and keyboard split, 6 sequencer remote buttons, data adjustment knobs, U-CTRL mode. Exclusive features include; NeoSynth24; Audio/MIDI expander with maximum 124-voices Polyphony, Waldorf Nano Synth Card.

The CME UF50 Classic is enhanced with new dedicated performance controls to keep all the needs of the performer close at hand and make your performance more expressive. You can produce subtle or drastic pitch changes, and use the octave button and transpose button to shift the pitch of the keyboard. Additionally, the controller keyboard exclusive features, like the Audio/MIDI expander provides high quality audio instruments and effects whereas, the Waldorf Nano Synth Card (one of its kind in the industry) with more than 1000 classic Waldorf Micro Q synth sounds enables the controller keyboard to be converted into an audio sound card, a tone module, and a full-on synthesizer, complete with real-time control. The UF50 Classic is class compliant for Windows 7, Vista and XP, and Mac OS X.

The Classic range comes in UF50 49-key, UF60 61-key, UF70 76-key, and all keybed sizes have velocity sensitive keys with after-touch. While the UF80 Classic comes in 88-note Hammer-action weighted keys with grand piano touch. The CME UF50 Classic portable keyboard weight merely 8.2 kg. The UF Classic Series are designed by musicians for musicians because they know best.

The new Kurzweil SP4-7 Stage Piano carries on the legacy of its predecessor Kurzweil SP76. The SP4-7 features 76-key Semi-weighted keyboard, LCD display, 64 voice Polyphony, 16 parts Multi-timbral, 128 preset Programs, 128 factory setups, Timbre knob, Effects, Pitch and Modulation wheels.

The SP4-7 Stage Piano delivers world-class sound quality with 128 programs migrated directly from Kurzweil PC3 sounds, including acclaimed famous Triple Strike Grand Piano, classic electric pianos, lush strings and orchestral instruments, along with top notch basses, guitars, winds, brass, percussion and drums. Additionally, the SP4-7 is also user-friendly i.e.,  it  provides important features right where musicians want them and everything is laid out so that musicians can be up and running and making music right out of the box. Like create splits and layers with the touch of a button; select presets and setups from easy to access category and program buttons, and quickly control effects parameters using the Timbre knob, so musicians can customize sound without having to dive into menus and the menu-shy can customize their sound with ease. The 16-part Multi-timbral architecture makes the Kurzweil SP4-7 a powerful tool for writing and recording music in conjunction with an external sequencer or Desktop Audio Workstation.

The Kurzweil SP4-7 nonetheless is surprisingly compact, lightweight and affordable, despite features 76-key and no compromises were made with regards to sounds quality. Weight merely 24 lbs, the portable keyboard is ideal for musicians and gigging pianists who need portability.

Kurzweil SP4-7 76 Note Digital Stage Piano, Semi Weighted Keys, 128 Programs, 64 Split Polyphony, Split Layer, Setup Mode, 24 Bit DSP Technology, Black

World-renowned American company Open Labs has brought the Gen6’s Q series Professional Audio Production Instrument, Miko QC6 to the next level of realism. The result is a simple, all-in-one studio powerhouse and one-of-its-kind in music production. The Open Labs Miko QC6 is a robust Production Station built for studios, producers and artists-on-the-go, which offers over 10,000 high-quality sounds.

The Miko QC6 features 37-key semi-weighted Synth-Action keyboard, with after-touch response, powered by the 2010 Intel® CoreTM processor family, with more than 10,000 high-quality preset sounds, new Bump MP^TM ; includes fully assignable pads, note repeat, fixed level fader, transport controls, chromatic mode, hold, pad tune, multiple groove preset and eight engines with 24 patterns per engine, full DAW capabilities, Open Labs live virtual instrument host Riff^TM, 15-inch touch screen interface, and running Windows 7^TM OS.

The Open Labs Miko QC6 optimized on Windows 7^TM Operating System for true Open Platform Capability. Powered by 2010 Intel® CoreTM processor and with 15-inch LCD touch screen, 37-key, weight merely 39.2 lbs and running on Windows 7^TM OS, the Miko QC6 is specifically designed for maximum studio functionality and keyboard playability. The new Bump MP enables user to create beats and trigger any sound, loop or sample in real-time. Riff^TM is a multi-effect and multi-instrument rack for sound designers and musicians to create any number of virtual controls in real-time that can be mapped to various effects and other parameters.

The Open Labs Miko QC6 can also be use as a real time multi-effect processor. Imagine having your studio at your finger tips while performing live. The ability to work from anywhere in the world on a single piece of equipment helps keep artists, musicians and producers flowing smoothly and creating a recognizable personality in their music. Load your Open Labs Miko QC6 portable keyboard with the instruments, samples or loops and effects that you love, and make it your own!

The new Korg MicroStation Workstation is a Micro Synthesizer with Sequencer. The MicroStation features 61 mini-keys Natural Touch keyboard with velocity sensing, dual polyphonic arpeggiators, max 120-voices Polyphony, extraordinary Effects; 134 types - Insert, Master and Total Effects, new Enhanced Definition Synthesis-integrated (EDS) engine, 16 MIDI Tracks and 1 Master Track, 480 programs; outstanding sounds like keyboard, synth, drums, basses,leads and many more, 25 Drum kits, 256 Combinations.

The MicroStation EDS-i engine is an integration of Korg M3 XPanded and M50’s EDS system. The Compact and Portable MicroStation enables novice sequencer users to transform musical ideas into polished productions. The built-in sequencer new features such as easily accessible Loop Recording and Visual Grid Sequencing enable novice users to jump-start any type of music production. Finding the right sound is a breeze. The 383 audition riffs play a repeating phrase so the selected sound can be heard in context. Every sound can be edited, tweaked and re-written, with ample of room for saving custom Programs, Combinations and Drum kits, enabling novice users to complete their musical ideas. The MicroStation knobs and controllers are also located for easy use.

The Compact, Lightweight and Portable keyboard makes it easy for travelling and suitable for any kind of environment. The Stunning sound of the Enhanced Definition Synthesis-integrated engine, extraordinary effects, new and easy-to-use sequencing tools, make the MicroStation perfect for novice musicians and professional musicians alike. The instrument weight merely 5.73 lbs. In my opinion, the Korg MicroStation will be here to stay.

The NEW Yamaha P-95 Digital Piano is a dynamic contemporary digital piano with high quality sounds. The Yamaha P-95 features 88 Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard, 64-note Polyphony, 12 watt stereo speaker system, Effects; Reverb- 4 types, Chorus, Dual/Layering, 10 instrument sounds; grand pianos, electric pianos. organs, harpsichords, vibraphones, strings and new choir and Jazz organ, 50 Preset piano songs, AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling.

The Yamaha P-95 replaces the successful P-85. The P-95 is enhanced with matte finish black key tops. All the instrument sounds have also been re-sampled with Yamaha’s unrivalled attention to detail before being incorporated into the instrument. The beautiful choir and versatile jazz organ are new adds-on to the instrument. These enhanced features provide musicians the dynamic and high quality sounds that most musicians expect from Yamaha. Other new features, The Graded Hammer technology also enables the instrument to provide authentic touch in a lightweight instrument. These new and enhanced features are great for music beginners and musicians on the go. And it is an exceptionally affordable instrument.

The new Yamaha P-95 is a slim and lightweight portable keyboard. This lightweight portable piano keyboard comes in two colors; black and silver. The Yamaha P-95 though basic but nice.

Yamaha P95B Digital Piano, Black

The Korg microSampler Sampling Keyboard is the third addition to Korg’s microSeries family. The microSampler features a compact sampling keyboard with a gooseneck microphone, 37 new Natural Touch micro keyboard with velocity sensing, 14-voices Polyphony, LCD display; 37 LEDs above keys, Effects; 21 Types - Compressor, Filter, 4-Band EQ, Distortion, Reverb, Delay, L/C/R Delay, Auto-Panning Delay, Modulation Delay, Tape Echo, Chorus, Flanger, Vibrato, Phaser, Tremolo, Ring Modulation, Grain Shifter, Pitch Shifter, Talking Modulator and Looper, Time stretch, Sampling modes; One-Shot, Gate, Loop, Key Gate and Auto-Next, Sampling rates; 48 kHz, 24 kHz, 12 kHz, 6 kHz.

The Korg microSampler provides a fast and easy way to integrate creative audio sampling into any musical scenario. The customised backlit LCD makes the microSampler ease of use for both music beginners and professional musicians. The mini size full fledge keyboard instrument’s five sampling modes have re-sampling in every mode. The Auto Next sampling automatically creates ready-to-use time-sliced samples during recording. While the Key Gate sampling enables users to grab multiple samples of varying lengths from incoming audio by a simple touch on the desired key, all in real-time. The entire output can be routed through the effect, played by the pattern sequencer and re-sampled as a single sound. The time stretch feature enable users to change the tempo without affecting the pitch. All editing tools are included like, Normalize, Truncate, Start and End trim, with selectable sample rates that range from beyond CD clarity down through a Lo-Fi vintage vibe.

The Korg microSampler also provides tons of preset sounds for instant music-making. The twenty-one effects borrowed from Korg’s KAOSS PAD series, can be applied to any sound while re-sampling, allowing the effects to be used over and over again for more sonic expression. The front panel provides a cradle for holding MP3 or audio player. The portable keyboard can runs on batteries (6 AAA Alkaline batteries for approximately 4 hours) and  weight merely 4.19 lbs.  The entire sampling keyboard has been designed for comfort, speed and playability.

Korg microSAMPLER Sampling Keyboard

The new Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer is a lightweight and compact keyboard. The Roland GAIA SH-01 features 37 full-size keys, maximum 64 voices Polyphony, three Virtual Analog (VA) engines, each with a dedicated oscillator, filter, amplifier, envelope and LFO, Effects; Distortion, Flanger, Delay, Reverb and Low Boost, D Beam, Arpeggiator and Phase Recorder.

The Roland GAIA-SH-01 is akin to having three synthesizers in one. The GAIA SH-01 enables player to instantly select multi-effects and layer up to five simultaneous effects for dozens of variations. The dedicated control knobs, sliders and invisible D Beam are user-friendly and the layout of the front panel assist beginners grasp synthesis with ease. Live performers would love the instant gratification of hands-on control during performance. The arpeggiator provides 64 preset patterns, while the Phrase Recorder allows for up to eight ‘phrases’  (internal MIDI data) of one to eight bars in length to be recorded, edited, stored and played back. This is a useful performance tool as well as an excellent way to audition patches for a particular line or riff. The USB ports enable you to store your patches and phrases to a USB memory stick and the EXT input enables  you connect external audio sources such as an MP3-player and play along with your favourite songs.

The Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer is great for live performance and practise. This portable powerhouse is a good choice for musicians on the go. Weighing merely 9 lbs. 5 oz and can runs on either AC adaptor or battery power, the Roland GAIA SH-01 can be heard and played anywhere. In conclusion, the GAIA SH-01 playability, powerful virtual analogue sound and value for money, make this retro-modern synthesizer a winner.

The Yamaha YPT-210 is an Entry-level Portable keyboard. The YPT-210 is a superb lightweight keyboard with tons of features and settings that enable players to play and create any sound they desire. The Yamaha YPT-210 features 61 full size keys, 32 notes of polyphony, portable grand feature, stereo speakers, headphone jacks, and the Yamaha Education Suite. The keyboard also comes with as many as 375 instrument voices. These include a stereo grand piano, XGlite voices, 12 drum kits and a sound effects kit, you name it, this keyboard offers it. The Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S) features exercises, interactive lessons and a chord dictionary.

The Yamaha YPT-210’s ever useful Portable Grand feature resets the entire keyboard to amazing stereo grand piano voice with just one press of the button. With that features in mind, music beginners do not have to worry because no matter what settings you may have on, returning to piano mode is quick and easy. And this is great for practice. The YPT-210 auto accompaniment feature enables player to play an instrument sound with the right hand an operate an entire orchestra of instruments with the left hand. Player can change chords by simply pressing one note at a time with the left hand. And there are 100 built-in styles such as country, rock and reggae.

The Yamaha YPT-210 is Computer compatible. With the use of General MIDI, your keyboard can communicate with other keyboards, MIDI instruments and Computers. This is a must-have in today’s world, the music pathway to your Computer and the Internet. The portable keyboard weight merely 9 lbs. 11 oz  (44 kg)  and it is ideal for music beginners or if you have a tight budget.

Yamaha YPT210AD Portable Keyboard with Adapter

Roland introduce it’s newest synthesizer , Roland Lucina AX-09 Synthesizer. The Roland Lucina AX-09 is a stylish, compact and lightweight shoulder synthesizer with audio player. This stylish Shoulder Synthesizer represents Roland’s bold move and commitment in continuous innovation. The Lucina AX-09 features 37-key velocity-sensitive keyboard, 128-voice Polyphony, 150 high-quality sounds, Category and Preview buttons, USB Memory Audio Player function.

Additionally, the Lucina AX-09 is equipped with robust sound system and expressive controllers. The Category and Preview buttons enable users to quickly select sound and hear selected sound with ease. A USB port allows users to play WAV, MP3 or AIFF format, directly from a USB stick, making it easy for them to jam along with their favourite songs. Audio from an external MP3 or CD player can be played by connecting the device to the EXTERNAL IN jack. Users can also enhance their performances with the expressive controllers built into Lucina, like wave their hands over the invisible D Beam for dramatic effects, and dig their fingers into the Modulation Bar and Touch control to bend, twist, and sculpt each sound they play.

The ultra-light and super easy to use synth is designed to fit all musicians, even kids, and it is a great family keyboard. Strap on the Lucina AX-09 and you are in the spot light. You can play it standing up or sitting down. Designed for mobile operation, the Lucina AX-09 can runs on AC or roam free with batteries. It can runs for approximately four hours on eight Ni-MH AA Rechargeable batteries. The Roland Lucina AX-09 portable keyboard weight merely 3.7 kg and comes in standard Pearl White and premium Black Sparkle finish.

Yamaha EZ-200 61 Full-Sized Touch Sensitive Lighted Keyboard Bundle: Includes Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply