Nektar has unveiled the Impact GXP88 USB/MIDI keyboard controller at NAMM 2020. With 88 semi-weighted keys in a slim, lightweight package, the Impact GXP88 is aimed at performers and players.
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Yay, it's one of those hang-around-your-neck-and-pretend-you're-a-guitarist Keytar things. The RK-100S 2 is an update to Korg's on-stage legacy of making people look foolish while having a great time.
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The Argon8 Wavetable Synthesizer from Modal Electronics that was released just a month or two ago is going to be joined by the Argon8X 61 note version and the Argon8M desktop module.
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Nord is introducing the Nord Wave 2 - a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer combining Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable and have covered it with controls.
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Yamaha is aiming to "reinvent" the stage keyboard with the YC61 designed for gigging musicians who want realtime control of pianos and a whole lot of organ.
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Drawing on decades of sound design and workstation experience Korg offers the i3 Music Workstation for augmented music creation and the EK-50 L for fully automatic accompaniment and new dance sounds.
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We just saw the arrival of the virtual Kortg Triton and we've heard rumours of an ARP 2600 reproduction but it looks like Korg has something else ready to roll out in the New Year.
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Put Expressive E and Haken Audio together in a room and you'd have more performance expression than a contemporary dance workshop. They've got something new to show us and it's going to be fabulous.
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The SHS-300 is a battery-powered Keytar with a built-in speaker, a dozen sounds and Bluetooth for ultra-portability. Paired with the JAM Function app you'll never play a wrong note.
The sleek bus-powered controllers connect to MIDI, PC, Mac and mobile devices out of the box, with IK providing the right cables and Apple's MFi certification ensuring a solid experience on iOS.
Until September 30, buying a keyboard - any model out of Nektar's range, anywhere in the world - gets you a copy of Steinberg's Padshop Pro virtual synth.
Casiotone is back for a new generation of portable home keyboard bashers with the battery-powered CT-S200, S300 and the light-up LK-S250. Check out that carry handle.
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Arturia has unveiled the Keylab 88 mkII. The new version of the 88-key hammer action keyboard controller comes with CV/Gate outputs, an updated workflow, and a nice software package.
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After much speculation, ROLI has revealed the LUMI lighted keyboard. ROLI LUMI is an integrated learning system that consists of the keyboard and an interactive app.
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Are ROLI teasing some sort of instant, one-finger, auto-accompaniment, music generating Blocks style keyboard with a companion app into which you can download the latest tunes?
Audio Animals' impressive collection of freebies is worth checking out - Available in VST, WAV, and Kontakt sampler formats, these instruments seem well-crafted and musically varied.
