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Roland Announces SH-4d Synthesizer

Roland Announces SH-4d Synthesizer
Roland has announces the release of the SH-4d Synthesizer, a powerful new desktop instrument focused on synthesis and sound design. With 11 OSC Models and a hands-on panel filled with knobs, buttons and sliders, the SH-4d fuels on-the-spot creation and endless sonic discoveries. It also features a multitimbral sequencer with four synth parts and a customizable rhythm part, allowing users to compose intricate patterns with motion recording, extensive effects and more. Equally suited for studio, stage and traveling, the SH-4d is a fun and versatile instrument that will appeal to both modern electronic music creators and synth collectors everywhere.
Fifty years ago, Roland launched its first synthesizer, the groundbreaking SH-1000. The SH name has represented the company’s core synthesizer instruments ever since, merging innovative new technologies with tactile interfaces for quickly designing sounds in the moment. The SH-4d opens the next chapter in the long-running series, offering Roland’s latest analog modeling advancements and a deep-yet-inviting panel that catalyzes creativity and rewards exploration at every turn.

 

Detroit techno legend Carl Craig was so impressed with the SH-4d that he agreed to be the face of the launch video, delivering a spirited performance featuring new music composed solely on the unit. “That machine is a little monster,” he said after spending just a short time with the SH-4d. “So many options to not only shape sound but to shape the musical composition too.”
Eleven OSC Models offer diverse sound-crafting possibilities, from vintage analog tones with SH-4d, SH-3D, Chord, Ring and Sync Models to cutting-edge digital textures with Cross FM, Wavetable and Drawing Models. Influential voices from Roland’s historic past include SH-101 and JUNO-106 Models and a PCM Model with a large selection of sample-based sounds. The SH-4d also features a flexible drum synthesizer with rich tone-shaping capabilities for creating custom kits from scratch.
The SH-4d puts everything creators need for pro sound design at their fingertips, with 32 knobs, four sliders and a massive array of multi-function buttons. The LCD, sliders and buttons automatically reconfigure their functions to follow the selected mode, eliminating menu-dive roadblocks that slow the creative flow. Dedicated Filter, Amp and LFO sections are always ready to shape any tone or pattern. And with the powerful Matrix section, users can create an even wider range of sounds by routing the output of the LFO or envelope generator to parameters in a Model.

 

Among its many tricks, the SH-4d features built-in motion sensors that allow the user to pick up the synth and adjust sounds with physical movements. D-Motion mode provides X/Y control for two parameters, while the unique Visual Arpeggio shapes note patterns via fun interactive displays.
The SH-4d sequencer is always a button press away, ready to transform sound ideas into compact loops or extended compositions. Up to 60 notes of total polyphony provide ample resources to develop complete musical ideas in the box. There’s also a versatile selection of renowned Roland effects to frost, finesse, rough up or mangle tones and patterns.
The SH-4d runs on a standard USB-C phone charger or AA batteries for up to four hours. There’s a two-plus octave button keyboard for self-contained composition, plus MIDI I/O for use as a sound module and controller in an expanded hardware setup. The SH-4d also functions as a USB-C audio/MIDI interface with 12 discrete audio channels for computer music production.
Availability & Pricing
The Roland SH-4d Synthesizer will be available in the U.S. in March for $649.99.
To learn more about the SH-4d Synthesizer, visit Roland.com.
*Price at the time of publishing.
 
About Roland Corporation
For 50 years, Roland’s innovative electronic musical instruments and multimedia products have fueled inspiration in artists and creators around the world. Embraced by hobbyists and professionals alike, the company’s trendsetting gear spans multiple categories, from pianos, synthesizers, guitar products, and electronic percussion to DJ controllers, audio/video solutions, livestreaming products, and more. As technology evolves, Roland continues to lead the way for gigging musicians, producers, and beatmakers, providing modern software-based solutions and seamless creative workflows between hardware products, computers, and mobile devices. For more information, visit Roland.com or see your local Roland dealer. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@RolandGlobal), and Instagram (@RolandGlobal).

Free Music Sessions with Exciting New Artists and Music Ambassadors

Learn to Play Guitars and Pianos Discovery Day Saturday 18 February from 10.30 – 4.30

Yamaha Music London, Yamaha’s flagship music store is holding free, 30 minute music sessions for fledgling and intermediate guitarists and piano players at the iconic Wardour Street store on Saturday 18 February from 10.30-4.30. A team of professional music teachers will provide a choice of lessons on acoustic and electric guitars with the giant Yamaha guitar wall as a spectacular backdrop.

Piano lessons will be held on a range of upright acoustic pianos on the ground floor and in the unique Piano Hall where some of the world’s most inspiring concert grands are on display, ready to inspire you!

Beth Keeping

The Discovery Day will be extra-special because our two new Music Ambassadors, Beth Keeping and Bertie will be performing live and sharing their passion for music by hosting their own music sessions.

Power Up your Guitar Playing – Easy Guitar Tunings – for beginners and intermediates –
11 am and 2pm

Were you lucky enough to get a new acoustic guitar for Christmas or do you need motivating to practice?

Bertie, Indie Pop Artist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and one of the amazing Yamaha Music London Ambassadors, will be teaching an introductory session on the Drop D tuning for your guitar.

Bertie will take you through a few fun and easy steps to familiarise you with the new tuning and then teach you a catchy finger picking pattern that you can use to show off your new skills and knowledge!

To get the most out of this session, attendees will need to know the basics of guitar playing.

Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Love songwriting? Want to be a Pop Songwriter?
Creating a Catchy Chorus on Piano – 12pm and 3pm

How does a song get stuck in our head? From country music to hip hop, most of the catchy tunes you hear today began with an instrument and a few chords. If you can play basic piano and want to express yourself through song writing, this unmissable 30-minute session will teach you some simple chords to create an effective chorus.

Beth Keeping, talented solo singer, songwriter, and Yamaha Music London Ambassador, is often described as the UK’s answer to Taylor Swift! Beth draws influences from traditional country storytelling and colourful pop melodies to create a fresh sound that she calls “pop stories.” Her carefully crafted and dynamic pop stories about love, loss and nostalgia are epitomised by her latest EP I still think about that moment.

Beth will demonstrate 2-3 different popular chord progressions and where they have been used in popular music. Hopefully anyone attending this session will be able to go away with the tools to write a chorus for a song.

Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

For further information visit: yamahamusiclondon.com

GEWA Announce UP405 Digital Piano

GEWA Announce UP405 Digital Piano

GEWA Digital Piano is pleased to announce the release of the UP405, the latest addition to our line of digital pianos. Made in Germany, the UP405 is the follow-up model to the UP400, offering a range of upgraded features and innovations.

One of the standout features of the UP405 is the inclusion of the high-resolution Hamburg Grand and Vienna Grand piano samples, providing a truly authentic and rich piano sound. The UP405 also boasts an innovative and easy-to-use touch display, making it simple to navigate and customize your playing experience!

In addition, the UP405 features the new Concert Pianist II Keyboard with Ivory Touch and Let-Off, providing a natural and responsive playing experience. 3D Sonic Image, a 3-Way Speaker System by the German speaker manufacturer Visaton, further enhances the UP405’s sound quality, delivering a truly immersive and realistic playing experience.

The UP405 is now available at GEWA Digital Piano Partner Stores. We invite you to come and try out this impressive new digital piano for yourself and experience the exceptional sound and playability it has to offer.

For further information check out our website at www.gewakeys.com

Full Specs:

  • Made in Germany
  • 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 Touch and pressure point simulation
  • Customised 3-way speaker system
  • Sound generation based on the latest DSP and memory technology
  • Bluetooth Audio and MIDI
  • USB WAV and MIDI recording
  • Library with more than 30 sounds and 128 additional GM sounds
  • 256-voice polyphonics
  • Key-Off Samples and Pedal Noises
  • Simulation of string resonances
  • 4 favourite sounds/ combinations freely storable
  • Editable effects in 2 independent effect blocksEffektblöcken
  • 5 reverb effects, 5 modulation effects
  • Metronome and click with pre-selectable rhythms
  • Recording function
  • 4-Hand mode
  • Split / Layer possibility with up to 3 sounds
  • Easy Mode for simple operation
  • Playback possible from MP3 files via USB stick
  • Class D amplifier
  • Connections DIN MIDI in/out, AUX in/out
  • 2 headphone connections
  • USB to host / USB to device
  • Classical casing design without instrusive controls
  • Keyboard cover
  • 3 Pedale
  • Dimensions L x W x H in mm: 1466 x 450 x 953 (1113)
  • Weight: 70 kg

 

Roland Announces FP-E50 Digital Piano

Roland Announces FP-E50 Digital Piano
Roland has announced the FP-E50, a powerful new addition to the acclaimed FP series lineup of portable digital pianos. The FP-E50 delivers a premium piano experience enhanced with advanced technologies derived from other Roland keyboards, including the ZEN-Core sound engine, interactive accompaniments, and professional vocal effects. Adding in Bluetooth® audio/MIDI support, onboard recording, computer connectivity, and expansion options on Roland Cloud, the FP-E50 is a complete creative hub for learning, entertaining, and writing music.
The FP-E50 offers all the core features that have made the award-winning FP digital piano series so popular worldwide. The portable and attractive design is easy to carry, while onboard stereo speakers provide immersive sound for home playing and intimate performances. Users can connect external speakers for more sound coverage if needed and plug in headphones to practice without disturbing others.
  
While the FP-E50 is filled with advanced features, getting around on the instrument is frustration-free. The top-level display shows sound, tempo, and other essential information, and the clean panel layout provides direct access to sound selection, favorite tones, keyboard transposition, and more. Many buttons include long-press functions to save settings or tweak deeper parameters without menu diving. And with Scenes, users can instantly recall complete keyboard setups with single actions.
The FP-E50 will appeal to both beginning and advanced pianists, offering a rich foundation for learning, practicing, and performing. Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine provides the authentic feel and interactive response of an acoustic grand. The 88 full-size keys complete the experience, with hammer action, escapement, and Ivory Feel material providing the same touch as a world-class acoustic instrument.
The FP-E50 also features the expandable ZEN-Core sound engine, the same advanced sound generator used in professional Roland synthesizers like JUPITER-X and FANTOM. A total of 1018 onboard tones include historic Roland synth sounds, brass and orchestral voices, guitars and basses, world sounds, drums, and many others. Users can freely layer piano and ZEN-Core tones or assign different sounds to the left and right hands.
With its intelligent auto-accompaniment tools and nearly 200 onboard music styles, the FP-E50 put a full band under the player’s command. Arrangements are controlled with left-hand fingering, from easy one-note triggering for beginners to full-chord detection for advanced players. Interactive mode lets the player guide the volume and energy of the backing in real time, while the Chord Sequencer provides colorful chord progressions for improvisation and melody development.
  
FP-E50 users can take their music further with an ever-expanding selection of content on Roland Cloud. EXZ Wave Expansions and SDZ Sound Packs are available to customize the ZEN-Core sound engine with genuine Roland sounds and curated content from leading sound designers. Coming early in 2023, Z-Style Packs will allow players to grow and personalize their accompaniment library with pro styles for popular music and regional genres around the world.
Players can also sing along with keyboard performances using the FP-E50’s mic input and studio-grade vocal effects. The auto-harmony function creates real-time vocal harmonies that follow the chords, while the fun voice transformer provides controls to change the vocal gender or create robot sounds. There’s also a powerful vocoder, plus an ambience effect, compressor, and noise suppressor to enhance vocal sounds.
The FP-E50 includes Bluetooth audio/MIDI support, allowing users to stream music through the onboard sound system and work with music production apps like Roland Zenbeats. Numerous stands and pedals are available for home and mobile use, including an option that creates a unified upright piano look with three integrated pedals.
Availability & Pricing  
  
The Roland FP-E50 Digital Piano ​will be available in the U.S. in January for $999.99. To learn more about the FP-E50, visit Roland.com.

Erica Synths Introduces New and Updated Accessories for 2023

Erica Synths Introduces New and Updated Accessories for 2023

Erica Synths announces a new and updated suite of accessories to help protect your gear in 2023. These include Decksavers, designed to protect your Pērkons HD-01, SYNTRX or SYNTRX II from damage at home, in the studio or onstage, as well as Erica Synths backpacks and messenger bags. All accessories are available now at the Erica Synths shop.

Decksavers for your Pērkons HD-01, SYNTRX or SYNTRX II
​Erica Synths Decksavers are engineered to perfectly fit Pērkons HD-01, SYNTRX and SYNTRX II. The smoky clear decksaver protects your synth from impact, dust and liquid. Shield the most vulnerable knobs and switches from bending and breaking while keeping settings and knob positions in place for the next time you play! Use them in combination with one of Erica Synths travel bags to ensure maximum protection and convenience while travelling with your instruments.

Features

  • Made from smoky clear super strong polycarbonate
  • Protects against dust, liquid and impact
  • Shields vulnerable faders, switches and knobs during transportation
  • Low profile design enables compatibility with most flight cases and travel bags
  • Keeps settings and controls in place when not in use

Erica Synths backpack and messenger bag

​Erica Synths backpack is a must-have accessory for the 2x104HP aluminum and carbon travel cases. Featuring a roomy main compartment with an elastic band for securing a laptop in place, spacious side pockets, and a separate zipped compartment on the back, there’s plenty of room for all your patch cables and other accessories (Dimensions: 58 x 18 x 32 cm).
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​Meantime, the messenger bag is a must-have accessory for Erica Synths larger standalone units – such as PĒRKONS and SYNTRX. Featuring an easy-access main compartment with a locking strap for securing your synth in place, spacious side pockets, and a separate zipped compartment, there’s plenty of room for all of your cables and accessories (Dimensions: 14 x 45 x 31 cm)!

Start 2023 off right by protecting your favorite synth gear while at home or on the road! The Decksaver, backpack and messenger bag are priced at €60, €110 and €100 respectively. For more information or to order, please visit the Erica Synths shop.

About Erica Synths
​Erica Synths team of visionaries, engineers and musicians have been working hard to bring you modules and instruments that will set your modular system apart from mass in terms of how it sounds, looks and functions.

Tracktion Presents KULT from Dawesome

Tracktion Presents KULT from Dawesome

Tracktion Corporation present KULT, the latest and much anticipated synth offering from Peter V (AKA Dawesome). This is Peter’s 4th instrument, following on from the widely acclaimed Novum, Abyss, & Chop Suey. Watch the launch  demo video on Kult here.

KULT merges classical syntheses with groundbreaking new concepts, bringing alive fascinating, unique sounds. The synths real magic lies in the mesmerizing visual feedback it displays as users craft their own sounds. Perfect for anyone who has ever struggled to really understand FM synthesis.

At the heart of the new synth are two, independent, immensely powerful oscillators. These so-called ‘Strange Attractors’ are based on the mathematical theory of chaos and there are more than thirty models to choose from, ranging from classical waveforms to chaotic sculptures of sound. Further innovative sound shaping options add organic overtones wherever musicians want them.

The KULT sound engine symbolizes and moulds sound as curves in a two dimensional space. This symmetrical, geometric approach to synthesis creates extraordinary sound shaping possibilities. KULT’s OSC’s add a vast range of sonic timbres which can be intuitively shaped with FM and AM synthesis to produce beautiful, natural organics sources.

Also included is a complex filter selection: Formant Filter, 2 x Comb Filters and 2 x Analog Filters. Plus a creative arpeggiator, full MPE support and a formidable, instinctive modulation system. Music Makers of all types of music will be enchanted with the fully immersive possibilities KULT offers.

Normally priced at $129, a 50% discount is available if purchased during Tracktion’s site wide Christmas sale. The sale ends 02/01/2023. As with all Tracktion products a 90-day fully functional demo is available. Try KULT and become enlightened!

To find out more please go to www.tracktion.com/products/kult

Erica Synths SYNTRX II is Now Available

Erica Synths SYNTRX II is Now Available

Erica Synths is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated SYNTRX II desktop synthesizer is now available.

Based on lessons learned from the SYNTRX, we decided to create an instrument that would integrate even deeper into contemporary electronic and experimental music setups and cover sonic territory from daunting drones to powerful basslines and glitched noisescapes – the SYNTRX II is a new dark horse for experimental sonic rides.

The SYNTRX II is the culmination of our analogue sound design circuits – two perfectly stable main oscillators with waveshapers, a modulation oscillator with 1V/oct tracking, a versatile multimode filter, supercharged external instrument inputs with an envelope follower, a unique, great-sounding ring modulator, a recordable joystick, built-in piano roll sequencer and stepped modulation sources, all arranged around our signature matrix mixer and topped off with powerful FX on our new DSP platform.

Features

  • Two perfectly stable main oscillators with CV-controlled waveforms
  • Modulation oscillator with variable waveforms
  • Highpass and Lowpass filters in series
  • Free running or gate synced sample and hold circuit
  • Multi-color noise generator
  • DC coupled instrument inputs with signal inversion and envelope follower
  • Ring modulator of unique design
  • Looping trapezoid envelope generator and VCA
  • Two output VCAs
  • Signal meter with a dedicated audio/CV output
  • FX section with great sounding Delay and Reverb developed in collaboration with 112db.com
  • Recordable Joystick
  • Analogue patch matrix with 3 attenuation levels in each patch point
  • 254 patch memory
  • Piano roll sequencer and two stepper modulation sources
  • DIN5 MIDI Input and MIDI Thru
  • Two assignable outputs
  • Headphone output

Erica Synths SYNTRX II is priced at €1800 (VAT excl.) and $2,179 USD. For more information, please visit the Erica Synths shop.

ABOUT ERICA SYNTHS
​Erica Synths team of visionaries, engineers and musicians have been working hard to bring you modules and instruments that will set your modular system apart from mass in terms of how it sounds, looks and functions.

The One and Only Minimoog Model D Returns

Originally released in 1970, the Minimoog Model D changed the face of modern music and has served as the archetype for all synthesizers that followed.

The all-analog instrument gained acclaim for combining the colossal sound of the 1960s Moog modular synthesizers with the accessibility of pre-wired modules, meaning that it could be played instantly and intuitively with no patch cables required. A groundbreaking innovation, the Minimoog was quickly embraced by a diverse roster of performers, such as Herbie Hancock, Kraftwerk, Jan Hammer, Sun Ra, Giorgio Moroder, Parliament Funkadelic, Pink Floyd, and Gary Numan—all shaping unique sounds and forging new genres with the instrument.

More than a half-century since its invention, Minimoog Model D is back in production at the Moog factory in Asheville, North Carolina. An exceptional sonic tool and one of the most beloved and iconic synthesizers ever designed, it returns to inspire the next generation of electronic musicians.

Built to last a lifetime, each new Minimoog Model D delivers the revered quality, undefinable feel, and authentic sound of a pristine vintage Moog.

The coveted sound engine and audio signal path remain identical to the Model D that Bob Moog and his team engineered in the 1970s. This latest edition of the instrument also includes the series of popular functional modifications from the 2016 production run that expanded this storied synthesizer’s capabilities. These modifications include a dedicated analog LFO with triangle and square waveshapes, a premium Fatar keybed with velocity and after pressure available via top panel CV jacks with onboard trimpots, MIDI integration, improved pitch wheel calibration, and a mixer feedback modification which allows the Minimoog Model D to overdrive and scream with the turn of a knob. ​

Plus, for the first time in its history, the Minimoog Model D now features a spring-loaded pitch wheel that returns to center upon release. This enhancement—a popular artist request—allows for improved playability and wild performance flourishes. This newest edition also includes updates to the MIDI functionality, allowing for improved modern studio integration.

The three-oscillator, monophonic, analog synthesizer is securely housed in a locally sourced Appalachian cherry cabinet with a legacy-inspired walnut stain and hand-finished aluminum chassis. Sounding as vibrant and deep as ever, its legendary low-pass ladder filter, powerful oscillators, and rich saturating mixer retain the exact component placement and through-hole design of a 1970s-era Minimoog Model D.

A stage and studio staple for 52 years and counting, the Minimoog Model D is a key piece of music history that continues to inspire artists of all genres, cultures, and ages around the world.

Electrifying funk and disco during the 1970s, enabling new wave in the 1980s, anchoring the sonics of techno and hip-hop in the 1990s, and transcending genres since the turn of the new millennium, the sounds of the synthesizer are now as ubiquitous in music as the human voice.

Throughout history, the Minimoog Model D specifically has been used by some of the most innovative musicians of our time. Bernie Worrell used the instrument as a foundation of Parliament Funkadelic’s futuristic sound. Kraftwerk employed Model D on the pioneering concept album Autobahn, defining an entirely new genre of electronic music. Gary Numan replaced his live band’s guitars with Minimoogs, creating the prototype for industrial music. The classic sound of the Minimoog Model D can be heard on Bob Marley’s Catch a Fire, David Bowie’s Low, and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, to name a few. ​

Model D’s distinct tone can also be heard in recordings and live performances from influential artists like Devo, Chaka Kahn, Frank Zappa, Giorgio Moroder, Nine Inch Nails, Kate Bush, Ozzy Ozbourne, Pink Floyd, Portishead, Rush, Jan Hammer, Phil Collins, Beastie Boys, Radiohead, Herbie Hancock, Sun Ra, and Paul McCartney. ​

Few instruments have been as impactful to the world of music as Minimoog Model D. Now available to a new generation of creatives, the legacy of this celebrated synthesizer and its inventor, Dr. Bob Moog, live on. ​

At the Moog Factory in Asheville, North Carolina, every Minimoog Model D synthesizer is built by hand to its original factory specifications. ​

Placing the utmost importance on high-quality materials, all components are carefully sourced and crafted to capture the indescribable feeling of the original Minimoog Model D. Each unit that travels through Moog’s production floor sees identical component placement and through-hole design of the beloved 1970s Minimoog Model D in a hand-finished aluminum chassis, secured to a handcrafted Appalachian hardwood cabinet. ​

“This attention to detail in materials and build allows us to connect directly to the legacy and character of this legendary instrument. The Minimoog Model D is more than just a collection of circuits in a box—it’s a true musical instrument that is a joy to program and play. Bob [Moog] always recognized the importance of an instrument’s feel, and we’ve gone to great lengths to honor his practices through the re-introduction and manufacture of this beautiful synthesizer.” -Steve Dunnington, VP of Product Development at Moog Music.

In collaboration with Moog Music, the Will Gregory Moog Ensemble presents “Archimedes Screw,” a live performance from 11 musicians—with the 10 keyboardists each using a Model D to add layers of sound to the composition as it builds. ​

From the onset of the video, the stage is set: a mix of vintage and modern Minimoogs line the chancel of The Mount Without, a historic chapel in Bristol, UK. The acoustics of the space provide a warm depth to the sound of Minimoogs produced from every era they have been manufactured. ​

Utilizing MIDI integration for the 2016 and 2022 reissues, and MIDI-to-CV converters for the vintage units involved in this performance, the Moog Ensemble highlights the modern features alongside the classic sound. According to the group’s musical director and composer, Will Gregory, the instrument’s enhancements expand Model D’s realm of sonic possibility.

Model D Is Now Shipping from the Moog Factory

A true recreation of the classic Minimoog Model D analog synthesizer, each unit is hand-built by employee-owners with care inside Moog’s single factory in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. ​

The first production run of the latest Minimoog Model D reissue is now shipping to trusted Moog dealers and distributors within the US and internationally. To find a dealer near you, visit this locator page or contact the Moog Music team directly at sales@moogmusic.com.

Find Your Local Moog Dealer

Learn More about Moog Music

Moog Music is the world’s leading producer of theremins and analog synthesizers. The employee-owned company and its customers carry on the legacy of its founder, electronic musical instrument pioneer Dr. Bob Moog. All of Moog’s instruments are assembled by hand in its factory in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Learn more here.

 

New Digital Piano from Montford

Montford have announced their new MFDP9 Digital Piano.

The Montford MFDP9 Digital Piano is designed as the ideal choice for beginners seeking their first digital piano, or for pianists looking to upgrade to a feature-packed, versatile instrument that combines authentic sounds with a natural and responsive touch.

Featuring 88 full sized and fully weighted hammer action keys, the Montford Digital Piano authentically replicates the scale, feel and responsiveness of an acoustic piano with the additional benefit of placing a wealth of sound options at players fingertips.

With 138 unique built-in voices and instrument sounds, including a selection of pianos, organs, guitars, strings, brass, synths, percussion, and many more, the MFDP9 gives players the freedom to explore a wide range of piano music and musical genres.

The MFDP9 has been designed to improve and expand the learning experience for beginner pianists. It features a USB input for connecting MP3 devices or USB drives, allowing users to play along to their favourite songs and pieces recommended by their piano tutor. USB connection to a PC or Mac allows the option to record and mix performances using recording software – Cubase, ProTools, Logic etc. Furthermore, the MFDP9 includes reverb & chorus DSP effects, ideal for simulating playing in different live environments.

Additional features include a headphone output for silent practice, 64 note ‘polyphony’, -6/+6 transpose function, 2x built-in 14-watt speakers, three key touch presets, and a three-pedal unit (Soft, Sostenuto, Damper) to give performances even more expression and dynamic range. The MFDP9 comes complete with a sleek and sturdy wooden frame that is easy to assemble.

With a retail price of £519.00, the Montford MFDP9 Digital Piano is available to buy now in select musical instrument stores in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Korg Goes Deeper Into Analogue With The Minilogue Bass

Minilogue Bass

Minilogue Bass is the evolution of the iconic Korg Minilogue into an all- analogue bass powerhouse. An expandable poly-synth that retains the hands- on control and immersive playability of the original, Minilogue Bass drops deep, dark, thunderous low-end for cutting production-ready bass.

  • Dark liquid design front panel with red and black inverted keys
  • Based on the iconic Minilogue, with 100 unique presets, including 40 dedicated bass patches
  • 200 fully programmable memories
  • 4-voice analogue synth
  • True analogue structure (2 VCO, 1 VCF, 2 EG, 1 VCA, and 1 LFO)
  • 8 voice modes (poly, duo, unison, mono, chord, delay, arp and side chain)
  • Oscilloscope visualises your sound
  • 16-step polyphonic note and motion sequencer
  • MIDI, USB MIDI, and Audio Sync for deep in-studio and live connectivity

Production-ready bass

Minilogue Bass includes patches optimized by professional bass and synth programmers, ready to drop into your track or performance. But that’s just the beginning – everything can be customised… the analogue possibilities are virtually endless.

All 100 preset patches are exclusive to Minilogue Bass, and can be further expanded with an additional 100 user programs for a total of 200 slots.

Powerfully analogue

The thickness, presence, and immense sonic palette provided by Minilogue Bass is due to an all-analogue signal path. It has two VCOs, a VCF, two EGs, a VCA and an LFO, while retaining the hands-on control and unique wave shaping through oscillator harmonics from Minilogue.

Minilogue Bass includes cross modulation, oscillator sync, and a ring modulator, alongside a high-pass filter delay to further expand your sound creation possibilities.

Eight voice modes

Minilogue Bass is a four-voice poly synth, with eight voice modes for broad versatility.

Alongside POLY and CHORD modes, DUO stacks two voices in unison, UNISON works as a 4 part mono synth, MONO is monophonic but with a sub-oscillator playing an octave lower, DELAY plays 3 voices in sequence after the first, ARP is a 4 voice arpeggiator, and SIDE CHAIN lowers the volume of previously played notes.

16-step sequencing

Minilogue Bass offers powerful and intuitive sequencing possibilities. The 16-step polyphonic sequencer also captures the motion of up to four real-time controls, and can be overdubbed or step-sequenced, alongside the ability to change the root position of the playback by playing a key.

Sound visualisation

Minilogue Bass has an OLED oscilloscope that shows you the waveform as you sculpt your sound.

Solid looks

The sand-blasted 2mm aluminium front panel on Minilogue Bass features an edgy appearance, which is emphasised by the inverted black and red keys. A red- coloured wood rear panel further adds to a unique appearance.

Minilogue bass is also roadworthy – with metal shaft chassis-mounted potentiometers and rubber coated knobs complementing its powerful and dynamic sound creation possibilities.

Sound librarian

The Minilogue Bass Sound Librarian allows for easy organisation of programs inside your synth, and can also save the entire library to a computer. It even gives the ability to load any existing Minilogue patches alongside factory and bonus libraries from Korg.

In sync

Alongside MIDI and USB, Minilogue Bass has a sync connector for effortless connectivity with Volcas, Electribes and SQ-1 sequencer.

More information: www.korg.co.uk/minilogue-bass

Korg UK & Ireland

Korg began with an idea: use the latest technologies to create the finest electronic musical instruments and allow musicians to sound their very best. This will always remain our passion. Along the way, Korg has earned a reputation of technological leadership, ease-of-use and stunning sound.

 

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