The Kawai MP5 continues the heritage of Kawai’s highly acclaimed MP8II stage piano but in a compact and lighter package. The Kawai MP5 is a very powerful MIDI Controller Keyboard and Professional Stage Piano. The MP5 features 88 weighted keys Advanced Hammer Action IV (AHAIV) with Acoustic ReactionTM Technology, 192-notes Polyphony, 256 high-quality instrument sounds including Kawai famous Concert Grand Piano sound along with newly sampled alternative grand piano, Electric Piano, plus dozens of other instrument sounds including Drawbar, Organ, Strings, Brass, Synth and Guitar, 256 user setups, 4-zone control, 4 real-time control knobs, backlit LCD display, Reverb and Effects.
The MP5 utilizes Kawai’s acclaimed Harmonic Imaging Sound Technology to create its impressive concert grand piano sound. The piano’s sound is great both in mono and stereo. The AHAIV delivers uncompromising feel in a surprising lightweight and portable keyboard action. With tons of polyphony the MP5 can handle even the most demanding performances, and it is great because notes never run out even with four internally layered sounds and each sound can have it’s own effect.
The MP5 is recommended for the masses who want a nice bright, full piano sound, not too heavily weighted keys, ample polyphony, much internal storage and a solid bread and butter sound pallet. Similarly, the Kawai MP5 Professional Stage Piano would satisfy the most demanding performer’s need for impeccable sound quality, responsive touch and powerful control, and the MP5 delivers all these, and more . . . all at an impressively affordable price. The portable keyboard weight 20.5 kg. Check it out!
Alesis introduced its Special and Limited Edition, Alesis micron se Analog Modeling Synthesizer, and announced its immediate availability. The special Blue version is a new addition to Alesis popular analog modeling synthesizer and family. The micron se features eight-voice analog modeling synthesizer, with 37-key synth-action touch sensitive keyboard, more than 600 preset sounds, robust sequencing section with phase, step, and drum, stereo effects, and an arpeggiator, Effects; including Stereo, Reverbs and Delays. Each of the micron’s voices contains two filters, and each filter can be one of the following different types, each with its own character and sonic flavor. Each of the micron’s voices contains two LFOs, each of which offers rate, depth, shape, and tempo sync, and three envelopes: Amp Envelope, Filter Envelope, and Pitch/Modulation Envelope.
The Alesis micron se analog modeling synthesizer though small in size but, do not underestimate the instrument, the micron se delivers robust sound and impressive sonic flexibility. Regardless, whether musicians choose to use the synth for live performance or studio environment, and whether they choose to create their own sounds or work with the preset sounds, the micron se is the ideal companion with powerful synthesis capabilities, great sound and excellent portability.
If you’re considering getting a cheap, easy to use analog synth emulator, than you should seriously consider the Alesis Micron Se Analog Modeling Synthesizer. Its sixties Sci-Fi flavored aesthetics and simple control layout belies a sophisticated, yet user-friendly electronic music instrument.
Behringer introduced its new U-CONTROL UMX 610. The Behringer U-Control UMX 610 features a 61-Key MIDI Controller Keyboard with Audio Interface, 100 Software Instruments, 50 VST Effects, energyXT2.5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition Music Production Software and NI (Native Instruments) KorePlayer Software Sound Module.
The U-Control UMX 610 is a compact, absolutely flexible and professional midi keyboard. The U-Control UMX610 is ideal for use with audio editing and sequencing software, or even as a master keyboard for controlling external sound modules and hardware synthesizers. With 61 full size velocity-sensitive keys and a total of 22 assignable knobs, buttons and fader, the instrument enables you the ease of control over your software and hardware, allowing direct hands on manipulation of parameters within Effects, Synths and Sequencers within your music software. The included USB audio interface will enable you simple recording and playback of audio – recording decks, vocals or instruments and playing back audio without having to install any drivers or additional software to use the device and it is compatible with your PC and Mac computers.
Additionally, the package also includes a software and plug-in bundle, including Native Instruments Koreplayer with 300MB of samples sounds including sounds ranging from synths to acoustic instruments to drums and more , making it ideal for both entry level and advanced producers. This portable keyboard provides total flexibility and tremendous ease of use thus, allowing players to realize their ideas intuitively.
