Wi Digital Wi AudioLink Pocket Portable Stereo Digital Musical Instrument Wireless System

Wi Digital Wi AudioLink Pocket Portable Stereo Digital Musical Instrument Wireless System Review

Wi Digital Wi AudioLink Pocket Portable Stereo Digital Musical Instrument Wireless System Feature

• 2.4GHz pocket portable stereo digital wireless audio system for every instrument in the band. Attach to any instrument without posing any risk of damage to your gear. The entire system can fit on the palm of your hand!
• 100 feet range (line of sight). 16bit, 48kHz uncompressed CD quality connectivity without radio frequency (RF) interference, signal loss, or crackle inherent in UHF/VHF systems.
• Supports Mono Line-in for Active Guitars, Passive Guitars and Electric Acoustic Instruments. Stereo Line-in for Keyboards, Digital Pianos, Electronic Drums, DJ Gear, stereo foot pedals, guitar signal processors, devices with headphone jacks and more.
• Extreme power flexibility with up to 6 hours of internal rechargeable batteries life and up to 13 hours of extended use with the optional ON-THE-GO AA battery adapter. Supports USB bus power to charge and operate the system.
• Comes complete with Wi transmitter and receiver, two (2) 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch TRS stereo and mono cables each, USB power cable, universal USB power adapter and hard-shell carrying case.
• 2.4GHz pocket portable stereo digital wireless audio system for every instrument in the band.
• Attach to any instrument without posing any risk of damage to your gear. The entire system can fit on the palm of your hand!
• Supports Mono Line-in for Active Guitars, Passive Guitars and Electric Acoustic Instruments.
• Stereo Line-in for Keyboards, Digital Pianos,Electronic Drums,DJ Gear, stereo foot pedals,guitar signal processors,devices with headphone jacks and more.
• 100 feet range (line of sight). 16bit, 48kHz uncompressed CD quality connectivity
• Extreme power flexibility with up to 6 hours of internal rechargeable batteries life
• Comes complete with Wi transmitter and receiver, two (2) 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch TRS stereo and mono cables each,
• DJ Gear, stereo foot pedals, guitar signal processors, devices with headphone jacks and more.
• USB power cable, universal USB power adapter and hard-shell carrying case.
• Up to 13 hours of extended use with the optional ON-THE-GO AA battery adapter. Supports USB bus power to charge and operate the system.

The Wi AudioLink is a full function 2.4GHz stereo digital wireless audio solution that provides up to 100 feet of secure, uncompressed 16 bit, 48kHz CD quality wireless audio connectivity. This high-quality solution operates without radio frequency (RF) interference, signal loss, or crackle inherent in the UHF/VHF systems and it’s immune to AC hum. Designed to travel with you anywhere, anytime, the Wi AudioLink’s 15Hz to 20kHz frequency response covers the full harmonic spectrum of musical instruments including electric Guitars, Keyboards, Wind Instruments, Percussion and Strings; and delivers crisp highs and thundering low tones that will satisfy the most demanding musicians. Simple, Elegant, Ultra-Light Design The Wi AudioLink is the first digital wireless system ever to combine all the features required for professional instruments and in-ear monitoring in an ultra small, rugged, light-weight design. This combination of audio performance, simplified setup and portability lets you set up quickly and easily! - No complicated frequencies to assign - No heavy cables to hoist or route - No tangle of speaker cables - No bulky gear to haul - No clumsy antennas - No knobs to tweak Supported Instruments: - Electric Acoustic Guitars - Electric Guitars (Passive and Active) - Electric Bass Guitars (Passive and Active) - Electric Violins and Upright Bass - Electronic Wind Instruments - Electronic Drums and Percussion - Digital Pianos and Keyboards - Guitar Foot Pedals and Multi Effects - Amplifiers and Powered Monitors - Mixers and Live Sound Systems - DJ Gear and Samplers - Digital Multitrack Recorders - Studio Monitor Headphones - In-Ear Personal Monitors - MP3 Players & Devices with headphone jacks

Yamaha LP5A 3-Pedal Unit for P95B/P95S Digital Pianos

Yamaha LP5A 3-Pedal Unit for P95B/P95S Digital Pianos Review

Yamaha LP5A 3-Pedal Unit for P95B/P95S Digital Pianos Feature

• Compatible with L85 or L85S stands
• 3-pedal unit
• Half-damper function

3-pedal unit for the P95B and P95S digital pianos. Requires the L85 or L85S stand. The LP5A gives the user the same type of pedals found on acoustic grand pianos; Sustain, sostenuto and soft control.

Casio AP420 Celviano Digital Piano with Bench

Casio AP420 Celviano Digital Piano with Bench Review

Casio AP420 Celviano Digital Piano with Bench Feature

• New Linear Morphing AiF sound source with 16 tones
• New 3-sensor hammer action
• Keyboard with matted "Ivory Touch" surface
• New 2 x 20 watt speaker system
• USB terminal, SD memory card slot, Line

The Celviano line of pianos has been refined for those who demand an authentic grand piano experience. The new AP-420’s traditional design houses new stereo grand piano sounds and enhanced “Ivory Touch” keyboard. Utilizing a new tri-sensor spring-less 88 note scaled hammer action, every nuance and detail of your performance is captured. A new 4 layer stereo grand piano sound delivers a natural, expressive and dynamic piano experience.

The AP-420 features a total of 16 built-in tones, with the ability to layer two sounds or split the keyboard to allow a bass sound in the left hand. Its built-in SD card slot allows you to load and save song files and the dual 20W speaker system delivers a sound that will resonate through your home. With 128 notes of polyphony, USB MIDI, Duet Mode, 1/4” audio outputs and more, Celviano’s advanced technology and sound will make the AP-420 the perfect addition to any home.

State-of-the-art high-end digital pianos: the newly developed sound source – Linear Morphing AiF – offers the entire spectrum of authentic grand piano tones from Pianissimo to Fortissimo without abrupt changes to the sound during the transitions. The touch and note replay behavior for the scaled hammer action keyboards has been improved. The new “Tri-Sensor” concept makes even the most complex and demanding playing techniques possible. Developing virtuosos. Virtuoso playing.

Specifications

• Keyboard: 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action, Tri-Sensor keys, Ivory Touch
• Touch Response: 3 Sensitivity levels / Off
• Sound Source: 4 level stereo samples, Linear Morphing System
• Acoustic Resonance: Yes
• Polyphony (max): 128
• Tones: 16
• Reverb: 4 types
• Chorus: 4 types
• Brilliance: Yes
• Layer/Split: Yes
• Registration Memory: Yes
• Duet Mode: Yes
• Preset Songs: 60
• Metronome: Beats: 0,2,3,4,5,6 Tempo Range: 20 to 255
• Transpose: 25 Steps -12 / +12 semi tones
• Tuning Control: A4=440Hz +/- 99 cents (variable)
• Temperament: equal temperament + 16 scales
• Recorder: 2 Tracks / 1 Song
• USB Storage (to PC): Yes
• SD Memory Card Storage: Yes
• Speakers: 4.7” x 2” + 1” x 2”
• Amplifier: 20W + 20W

Terminals

• Line Out: 2
• USB: Yes
• Pedals : Damper, Soft, Sostenuto
• Headphones: 2
• AC Adaptor: AD-24
• Pedals: (Damper, Soft, Sostenuto) Yes
• Bench: Yes (height adjustable)
• Music Stand: Yes
• Score Book: Yes

Dimensions and Weight

• Unit size w/stand: 54.9” (W) x 16.8” (D) x 32.9” (H)
• Unit weight w/stand : 82.2 lbs.
• Boxed size: 58.7” (W) x 22.6” D) x 20.8” (H)
• Boxed weight: 141.1 lbs.

PianoMaestro Learning System - Fits 88-key Alesis Cadenza digital pianos / Roland RD-700GX RD-1000

PianoMaestro Learning System - Fits 88-key Alesis Cadenza digital pianos / Roland RD-700GX RD-1000 Review

PianoMaestro Learning System - Fits 88-key Alesis Cadenza digital pianos / Roland RD-700GX RD-1000 Feature

• As seen on TV and Gizmag!
• Learn to play any piano piece in 30 days, or your money back
• Adds guide lights to ANY acoustic or digital piano - reads standard piano MIDI files
• Works with PC and Mac (Mac via download)
• Slow down playback, practice left and right hands separately, repeat a few notes at a time

Learn to play any song in half the time with the all new PianoMaestro! The PianoMaestro is comprised of 1) a light strip that is placed on the black keys of your keyboard or acoustic piano and 2) a software program that reads standard piano MIDI files. The lights show you which notes to play. You can slow it down, practice your left and right hands separately, and repeat a sequence of notes until committed to muscle memory. It is like having a piano teacher at home 24/7 that will never lose patience and does not charge by the hour. Read more about PianoMaestro by visiting our website at http://www.thepianomaestro.com Works with PCs and Macs (Mac software via download)

PianoMaestro Learning System - Fits Korg C-2000 LP350 LP-350 Technics digital piano / Yamaha P95

PianoMaestro Learning System - Fits Korg C-2000 LP350 LP-350 Technics digital piano / Yamaha P95 Review

PianoMaestro Learning System - Fits Korg C-2000 LP350 LP-350 Technics digital piano / Yamaha P95 Feature

• As seen on TV, WIRED and Gizmag!
• Learn to play any piano piece in 30 days, or your money back
• Adds guide lights to ANY acoustic or digital piano - reads standard piano MIDI files
• Works with PC and Mac (Mac via download)
• Slow down playback, practice left and right hands separately, repeat a few notes at a time

Learn to play any song in half the time with the all new PianoMaestro! The PianoMaestro is comprised of 1) a light strip that is placed on the black keys of your keyboard or acoustic piano and 2) a software program that reads standard piano MIDI files. The lights show you which notes to play. You can slow it down, practice your left and right hands separately, and repeat a sequence of notes until committed to muscle memory. It is like having a piano teacher at home 24/7 that will never lose patience and does not charge by the hour. Read more about PianoMaestro by visiting our website at http://www.thepianomaestro.com Works with PCs and Macs (Mac software via download)

Yamaha ARIUS YDP-V240 Digital Piano With Bench

Yamaha ARIUS YDP-V240 Digital Piano With Bench Review

Yamaha ARIUS YDP-V240 Digital Piano With Bench Feature

• Dynamic Stereo Sampling AWM piano with 64-note polyphony
• 131 Voices + 361 XGlite Voices + 12 Kits; 160 styles; 30 preset songs
• 6-track recorder with hands-separate practicing
• USB connectivity for storing data or interfacing with software
• 88-key Graded Hammer Standard weighted-action keyboard

New to the ARIUS line, Yamaha's YDP-V240 is an ensemble console digital piano with an 88-note keyboard and graded hammer-standard weighted action. Three-level stereo sampled voices deliver remarkably authentic sound, and a wide selection of realistic accompaniment is also on-board. A real joy to play, whether you're practicing or performing.

An ensemble console digital piano with an 88-note keyboard and graded hammer-standard weighted action. Click here for a larger image

Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) Keyboard with Matte Black Key Finish

Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The keyboard's sensitivity can be further adjusted to match your playing style, allowing an authentic--and personalized--touch in a lightweight instrument. The black keys boast a matte finish, just to add to the keyboard's luxurious looks.

Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) Dynamic Stereo Sampling

AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) is a sampling system that efectively captures the realism of an acoustic instrument through digital recording and high-quality filter technology. An acoustic piano's sound differs greatly depending on the playing strength - from pianissimo to fortissimo. AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling helps mimic that dynamic nuance--the greater the number of samples used, the higher the expression.

Realistic and Dynamic Sounds

Yamaha's highly acclaimed "Sweet" and "Cool" Voices deliver natural and very dynamic sound, with a wealth of voices to choose from--brass, strings, organs, synths, and more.

This instrument is set up with 131 voices (plus 361 XGlite voices) and 12 percussion kits, complete with 64-note polyphony.

DSP Effects

238 types of DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effects can be added to the Main and Dual Voices. These range from reverb-like ambience effects to distortion and other dynamic processing tools. Enhance your sound, or completely transform it.

Intuitive key controls with a 4.6-inch LCD display.

Bench is included.

Easy Song Arranger

Each song has a default style, but the Easy Song Arranger feature lets you turn that on its head. This means that you can play a song that is normally a ballad as a swing jazz song, as a hip-hop tune, etc. Create totally different arrangements by changing the style of a song (you can also change the song's melody voice and keyboard voice for a complete makeover).160 different styles are on-board, along with 30 preset songs.

Performance Assistant Technology (P.A.T.)

Play along with a song on the instrument's keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time... even if you play the wrong notes! Just keep in time with the music, and you'll sound like a pro. It's nice to take a break from learning every so often.

Music Database plus External Files

You want to play music in your favorite genre, but you're not sure how to select the best Voice and Style for the type of music you want to play... simply select the desired title from the Music Database and the panel settings will automatically be adjusted for the ideal combination of style/voices. Furthermore, this instrument can access Music Database files transferred from a computer or stored on a USB flash memory device. These files can be used right along side the internal Music Database titles.

USB-Enabled

The USB TO DEVICE port on the instrument allows you to connect USB memory devices such as flash drives or hard drives, enabling you to save or load registrations and user songs created on the instrument, as well as read data from the connected device such as MIDI files or Style files.

The USB TO HOST feature lets you dive in and take advantage of the wide world of computer music software. Computer connections and setup are exceptionally easy, and you can play back your computer-recorded parts with different instrument sounds--all from a single digital piano.

Dual Headphone Output

The dual headphone jacks are perfect for lessons, duets, and other applications.

What's in the Box

Yamaha YDP-V240, Accessory CD-ROMs, Owner's Manual, Bench, My Yamaha Product User Registration

New to the ARIUS line, YDP-V240 is an entry-level ensemble digital piano with 88-note Graded Hammer Standard keyboard. The Graded Hammer Standard keyboard makes it a true joy to play, both in practice and in performance. The 3-level AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling Voices deliver remarkably authentic and dynamic sounds for hours of interactive music enjoyment.

Yamaha P95B Digital Piano, Black

Yamaha P95B Digital Piano, Black Review

Yamaha P95B Digital Piano, Black Feature

• It has 88-note, GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) weighted-action keyboard w/ matte black key tops
• It has 64-note polyphony
• It has 10 Voices including Grand Piano, EP, Jazz Organ, Choir and Strings
• Front panel Voice select buttons featuring Dual mode
• It has 50 built-in piano songs (standard repertoire)

Simple, stylish, inspiring and powerful, the Yamaha P95 Digital Piano delivers an authentic acoustic piano playing experience for a fraction of what you might think youd pay for this level of quality.Featuring a sampled piano sound that is second to none, painstaking efforts were put forth by Yamaha to recreate the feel, sound and subtleties of a grand piano complete with all the detail and nuances youd expect from Yamaha. 88 full sized, weighted keys featuring graded hammer action are surrounded by a lightweight, slim cabinet design. At only 12.5 lbs, the Yamaha P95 Digital Piano easily goes where you go and takes up very little space.A quality built-in speaker system delivers clear, rich sound in stereo. Two 4.5 x 2.5 full-range speakers are powered by two 6 watt amps. Two headphone jacks on the lower front of the P95 allow you to play in private or share with your piano teacher. You can also use the headphone jack to send out your audio signal to a PA system or recording device.Along with 2 different acoustic piano sounds, there are 8 additional sounds onboard. 2 Electric Pianos, Jazz Organ, Pipe Organ, Strings, Choir, Harpsichord and Vibraphone round out the choices and are easily selectable by dedicated buttons on the top panel of the P95. You can effortlessly layer any 2 sounds and play them simultaneously.There are 50 built-in songs on the Yamaha P95 for your listening enjoyment or as a practice/study tool. A handy 1-track/1 song recorder allows you to capture your performance and play it back (songwriters take note). The built-in reverb effect offers 4 different types and the Chorus effect adds dimension and depth. Both are switchable so you can use just the desired amount of each. A built-in metronome with a tempo range of 32-280 helps you keep in time and a transpose and tuning function let you change keys or create alternate tunings. You can adjust the keyboards touch sensitivity. Select from Hard/Medium/Soft or Fixed to suit your strength and playing...

Yamaha YDP135R Digital Piano with Bench

Yamaha YDP135R Digital Piano with Bench Review

Yamaha YDP135R Digital Piano with Bench Feature

• Variable Touch Sensitivity: Customize the response of the the keyboard to your playing style.
• Three Piano-Style Foot Switches: The built-in soft, sostenuto and damper pedals complete the piano playing experience.
• 1-Track Sequencer: The built-in, 1-track performance memory allows you to record a single performance and play it back instantly, ideal for either review or to play along with. There's also a built-in metronome to help you stay in perfect time.
• Advanced Wave Memory(AWM) Stereo Sampling: High-quality, spacious, stereo grand piano sound.
• 50 Preset Piano Songs: 50 classic piano songs are provided in the song player and as a music book, "50 Greats for the Piano." These songs can be used for background music or as learning reference.

Yamaha's entry-level weighted action and basic piano Voices combine in an elegant Dark Rosewood cabinet for great playability and looks.

Yamaha Arius YDP181 YDP-181 Digital Piano Keyboard Bundle with Bench, Headphones, Lamp, Flash Drive and Fasttrack Book/CD

Yamaha Arius YDP181 YDP-181 Digital Piano Keyboard Bundle with Bench, Headphones, Lamp, Flash Drive and Fasttrack Book/CD Review

Yamaha Arius YDP181 YDP-181 Digital Piano Keyboard Bundle with Bench, Headphones, Lamp, Flash Drive and Fasttrack Book/CD Feature

• Yamaha YDP181 Digital Piano with Bench
• Audio Technica ATHT22 Stereo Headphones
• Pacific Trends 1002 Brass Piano Lamp
• USB Flash Storage Drive
• Fast Track Keyboard Vol. 1 Book / CD

Perfect for beginning students and experienced players alike, the ARIUS / YDP series provides true piano sound and feel. The Graded Hammer keyboard makes it a true joy to play, both in practice and in performance. The 3-level AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling Voices deliver remarkably authentic sound, and YDP-181 incorporates a USB device port for storing songs recorded on the instrument. Moreover, the damper pedal includes a half-damper effect, giving you nuanced expressive control over the sustained sound. Dual Voice capability lets you play two different instrument sounds at the same time, while a 2-track song recorder allows you to capture your original musical ideas and performances. Graded Hammer (GH) Keyboard Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, lower notes on a GH keyboard have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. GH features an extra key sensor capable of reproducing fast repetitive playing of a single note with perfect articulation. The matte finish of the black keys enhances the keyboard's luxurious appearance. Variable Touch Sensitivity Select the hard, medium or soft setting to match your playing style or finger strength. Turn off sensitivity for a fixed response setting, ideal when playing the organ. Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) Dynamic Stereo Sampling The AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) is a sampling system which creates the realism of an acoustic instrument by using digital technology to record the instrument sound and applying high-quality digital filter technology to the recorded audio samples. The waveform of the sound created by playing the key of an acoustic piano differs depending on the playing strength from pianissimo to fortissimo. The AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling can produce such dynamic nuances by recording samples of various playing strengths. The greater the number of samples used, the higher the expression. USB Connectivity for Storing and Playing Music

Korg MicroPiano 61-Key Compact Digital Piano, Black Top

Korg MicroPiano 61-Key Compact Digital Piano, Black Top Review

Korg MicroPiano 61-Key Compact Digital Piano, Black Top Feature

• Evocative and sophisticated grand piano appearance - including opening lid!
• Natural Touch mini keyboard is compact and responsive
• Excellent playing feel, suitable for both beginners and for serious performers
• Robust and authentic stereo-sampled grand piano sound
• 61 rich and vibrant sounds in all - organs, electric pianos, accordion, and more; 25 Short

Stylish and compact, Korg's microPIANO digital piano is charming and designed like a grand piano even complete with an opening lid! The microPIANO features Korg's expressive 61-key Natural Touch mini-keyboard, carefully designed to provide true playability. The bold, smooth grand piano sound uses the same stereo samples as Korg's flagship digital pianos, generating full-bodied tones with depth and character. This instrument provides pure piano enjoyment and will enhance your living space simply by its presence. The Korg microPIANO comes well equipped with 61 vibrant and authentic sounds. Keyboard sounds go beyond the traditional pianos to include electric pianos, harpsichords, accordion, celeste, organs, clavs, toy pianos, and more! Outside of the keyboard family, there are also flutes, strings, harps, bells, and mallet percussion sounds - marimbas, vibes, steel drums, even kalimbas and music boxes! Of these 61 sounds, 25 are Short Phrase Sounds that can automatically generate phrases simply by holding down a key. For example, these include arpeggiated piano patterns or even organ sounds complete with phrases from famous pipe organ compositions. Sounds such as toy piano and steel drum offer phrases mimicking the playing techniques unique to those instruments, and can be used as sound effects or as creative ideas. Using these Short Phrase Sounds can allow even the novice player to easily create a satisfying performance. The Korg microPIANO contains 40 demonstration songs featuring mainly classical compositions. Listen to these as demo songs, or enjoy them as background music in your room, just as you would listen to a CD or MP3 player. The demonstration songs can be played using the pre-assigned sounds, or you can play the same song using a different sound.

Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome

Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome Review

Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome Feature

• Scale: 12 note equal temperament
• Detection Range*: C1 (32.70Hz) - C8 (4186.01Hz) for a sine wave
• Reference Tone: C4 (261.63Hz) C5 (523.25Hz) One octave or A Bb
• Tuning Modes: Meter mode (AUTO), Sound Out mode (MANUAL)
• Calibration Range: A4 = 410Hz 480Hz

Offers both tuner and metronome functions simultaneously or independently. Its large LCD-type needle delivers both the accuracy of an LCD and the excellent visibility of a needle indicator. It also has LED indicators that show pitch deviation or blink to indicate the tempo, making the TM-40 a highly visual tool. Provides quick and accurate coverage of a wide spectrum of notes and pitches for wind, string, keyboard, and most other instruments Excellent Functionality and a Wide Detection Range With a detection range of C1 (32.70 Hz) - C8 (4186.01 Hz), the TM-40 provides quick and accurate coverage of a wide spectrum of notes and pitches for wind, string, keyboard and most other instruments. Even low-pitched instruments with complex overtone structures are detected with the precision you expect from Korg. A built-in high-sensitivity mic allows acoustic instruments such as guitar and ukulele to be tuned easily and accurately, and the separately sold CM-100 contact mic can be used to send the vibrations directly to the tuner for even greater precision. Sound Out! In addition to the visual tuning guide provided by the meter, you can use the TM-40_s built-in speaker to produce a tuning reference pitch (Sound Out).

Yamaha P-85 Contemporary Digital Piano

Yamaha P-85 Contemporary Digital Piano Review

Yamaha P-85 Contemporary Digital Piano Feature

• Improved multistrike piano sample/recordings Improved graded hammer action64-note polyphony
• Contemporary slim design Compatible with the L85 Wood Digital Piano Stand (sold separately)
• Built-in amplifiers and speakers MIDI I/O Headphone jack Black finish
• Built-in song recorder and metronome Half-damper effect using optional FC3 Pedal or LP5 pedal unit

The Yamaha P85 Contemporary Digital Piano features 88 keys with improved graded hammer action and improved multistrike piano sample/recordings for rich sound and play in a lightweight and portable keyboard. The P85 has 64 note polyphony; built-in song recorder and metronome; onboard speaker system; and a headphone jack so you can practice silently. Sleek contemporary design fits in any room decor.The P85S gives you realistic, acoustic-like touch response with Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) stereo-sampled piano voices in a compact digital piano with the high quality you expect from Yamaha.Exceptionally high-quality soundThe gorgeous piano sounds of the P-85 feature meticulous digital sampling of a full concert grand pianothat change in tone and volume depending on how you playthanks to Yamaha's sophisticated AWM stereo sampling.Realistic, acoustic-like touch responseEnjoy authentic, naturally expressive key touchmodeled after an actual acoustic piano, from the low notes to the highwith the Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard.Ultra-compact, stylish designThe attractive, slim, lightweight design of the instrumentless than 25 lbs.suits virtually any room decor, while the built-in speaker system fills your room with luscious sound.Extensive voice selection and dual-voice functionThe versatile P-85 also gives you a variety of other high-quality instrument voices, including electric pianos, organs, strings, and harpsichordplus a Dual Voice feature for playing two voices at once.Record your performanceYou can capture your own playing with the song recording feature, then play it back for studying or accompaniment. There's even a built-in metronome for practicing and recording in perfect time.Expressive half-pedal controlFeatures a half-pedal effect that gives you greater acoustic-like expressive control over the sound (with optional FC3 Foot Controller or LP-5 Pedal Unit).Matching Stand (optional)The optional stands provide stability and optimum sound projection for the instr

Tascam DR-05 Portable Digital Recorder

Tascam DR-05 Portable Digital Recorder Review

Tascam DR-05 Portable Digital Recorder Feature

• Built-in Stereo Condenser Omnidirectional Microphones with sensitivity up to 125dB SPL
• Up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV (BWF) linear PCM recording
• Stereo MP3 recording from 32-320 kbps bit rate
• Automatic or manual level setting
• microSD (64MB - 2GB)/microSDHC (4GB - 32GB) card slot (2GB card included)

TASCAM’s DR-05 brings high-quality stereo recording to an easy-to-use portable powerhouse with a size and price that anyone can handle. The DR-05 records in MP3 or WAV format – including 96kHz/24-bit high-resolution audio – to microSD or microSDHC media. A pair of all-new microphones handles up to 125dB SPL with the sensitivity to capture every detail. With new recording features like Peak Reduction and Quick Menu, the DR-05 puts album-quality recording in the palm of your hand. Premium-quality Sound Everything about the DR-05 is designed to get the best quality recordings of your music. A new pair of built-in microphones withstands up to 125dB SPL – the volume of a jet plane from 200 feet away – yet still have the sensitivity to capture every detail of a performance. You can add your own microphone or line-level source through the 1/8” stereo input, including plug-in power for microphones that need it. Simple to Operate The layout of the DR-05 has been revamped to be quick and easy to work with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are just a button press away. Dig deeper to find features like limiting, low cut filtering, a built-in chromatic tuner and more. Classic TASCAM features are included, like Variable Speed Audition to loop and slow down music without changing the pitch – perfect for transcribing or learning new music. A Level Align function can be switched on for playback, to smooth out any sudden volume jumps, and a built-in speaker is also provided. The two AA batteries are enough to power the recorder for 17 1/2 hours, even while recording at CD quality. For musicians and recordists at any stage of their career, there’s no easier way to get great-sounding recordings than TASCAM’s DR-05.

Yamaha YDPV240 Digital Piano With Bench

Yamaha YDPV240 Digital Piano With Bench Review

Yamaha YDPV240 Digital Piano With Bench Feature

• Dynamic Stereo Sampling AWM piano with 64-note polyphony
• 131 Voices + 361 XGlite Voices + 12 Kits; 160 styles; 30 preset songs
• 6-track recorder with hands-separate practicing
• USB connectivity for storing data or interfacing with software
• 88-key Graded Hammer Standard weighted-action keyboard

New to the ARIUS line, Yamaha's YDP-V240 is an ensemble console digital piano with an 88-note keyboard and graded hammer-standard weighted action. Three-level stereo sampled voices deliver remarkably authentic sound, and a wide selection of realistic accompaniment is also on-board. A real joy to play, whether you're practicing or performing.

An ensemble console digital piano with an 88-note keyboard and graded hammer-standard weighted action. Click here for a larger image

Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) Keyboard with Matte Black Key Finish

Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The keyboard's sensitivity can be further adjusted to match your playing style, allowing an authentic--and personalized--touch in a lightweight instrument. The black keys boast a matte finish, just to add to the keyboard's luxurious looks.

Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) Dynamic Stereo Sampling

AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) is a sampling system that efectively captures the realism of an acoustic instrument through digital recording and high-quality filter technology. An acoustic piano's sound differs greatly depending on the playing strength - from pianissimo to fortissimo. AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling helps mimic that dynamic nuance--the greater the number of samples used, the higher the expression.

Realistic and Dynamic Sounds

Yamaha's highly acclaimed "Sweet" and "Cool" Voices deliver natural and very dynamic sound, with a wealth of voices to choose from--brass, strings, organs, synths, and more.

This instrument is set up with 131 voices (plus 361 XGlite voices) and 12 percussion kits, complete with 64-note polyphony.

DSP Effects

238 types of DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effects can be added to the Main and Dual Voices. These range from reverb-like ambience effects to distortion and other dynamic processing tools. Enhance your sound, or completely transform it.

Intuitive key controls with a 4.6-inch LCD display.

Bench is included.

Easy Song Arranger

Each song has a default style, but the Easy Song Arranger feature lets you turn that on its head. This means that you can play a song that is normally a ballad as a swing jazz song, as a hip-hop tune, etc. Create totally different arrangements by changing the style of a song (you can also change the song's melody voice and keyboard voice for a complete makeover).160 different styles are on-board, along with 30 preset songs.

Performance Assistant Technology (P.A.T.)

Play along with a song on the instrument's keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time... even if you play the wrong notes! Just keep in time with the music, and you'll sound like a pro. It's nice to take a break from learning every so often.

Music Database plus External Files

You want to play music in your favorite genre, but you're not sure how to select the best Voice and Style for the type of music you want to play... simply select the desired title from the Music Database and the panel settings will automatically be adjusted for the ideal combination of style/voices. Furthermore, this instrument can access Music Database files transferred from a computer or stored on a USB flash memory device. These files can be used right along side the internal Music Database titles.

USB-Enabled

The USB TO DEVICE port on the instrument allows you to connect USB memory devices such as flash drives or hard drives, enabling you to save or load registrations and user songs created on the instrument, as well as read data from the connected device such as MIDI files or Style files.

The USB TO HOST feature lets you dive in and take advantage of the wide world of computer music software. Computer connections and setup are exceptionally easy, and you can play back your computer-recorded parts with different instrument sounds--all from a single digital piano.

Dual Headphone Output

The dual headphone jacks are perfect for lessons, duets, and other applications.

What's in the Box

Yamaha YDP-V240, Accessory CD-ROMs, Owner's Manual, Bench, My Yamaha Product User Registration

New to the ARIUS line, YDP-V240 is an entry-level ensemble digital piano with 88-note Graded Hammer Standard keyboard. The Graded Hammer Standard keyboard makes it a true joy to play, both in practice and in performance. The 3-level AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling Voices deliver remarkably authentic and dynamic sounds for hours of interactive music enjoyment.

Suzuki C-11 Home Digital Piano

Suzuki C-11 Home Digital Piano Review

Suzuki C-11 Home Digital Piano Feature

• Advanced Graded Hammer Action Keybed:The Advanced Graded Hammer Action Keybed duplicates both the weight and the mechanical movement of our fine acoustic grand pianos. The key touch is heavier for low notes and lighter for high notes to simulate the string thickness, hammer size and damper in a grand piano, sure to meet the standards of the most discerning player or teacher.
• 64-Note Polyphony:With 64-note polyphony, you get virtually unlimited dynamic expression on your performances. You can even combine different instrumental sounds for a rich, layered effect. 64-note polyphony also ensures that there are no note dropouts so that you can play in the same style and stamina as you would an Acoustic Concert Grand Piano.
• Everything Included! The C-11 is packaged in one convenient box including Digital Piano, Stand and Bench. You also get cords, connection cables and teaching software so you can start enjoying your new piano from the very first day.
• * 50 Built-in Play-Along Songs and Songbook * 5-track recorder lets you create and play back your music *
• Advanced Graded Hammer Action Keybed:The Advanced Graded Hammer Action Keybed duplicates
• 64-Note Polyphony:With 64-note polyphony, you get virtually unlimited dynamic expression on your performances.
• Everything Included! The C-11 is packaged in one convenient box including Digital Piano, Stand and Bench.
• 50 Built-in Play-Along Songs and Songbook 5-track recorder lets you create and play back your music
• The key touch is heavier for low notes and lighter for high notes to simulate the string thickness

Suzuki invites everyone to enjoy the rich and resonant sounds of a concert hall piano in the comfort of your own home. It's possible with the new C-11, Suzuki's most affordable Home Digital Piano. Contemporary and sophisticated in design, it complements any décor. The C-11 Home Digital Piano delivers deep, dynamic acoustic piano sound and so much more. No tuning required — simply enjoy. Teach yourself to play with the built-in music teaching feature and 50 play-along songs are included. Create and playback your own compositions. Practice silently with optional stereo headphones. You can even plug into your home stereo for your expanded listening pleasure or connect your MP3 player or CD Player and play along with your favorite tracks. Advanced sound imaging technology, 16 instrument voices, tone mixing, and digital effects put countless possibilities for customized sound at your fingertips. Suzuki- The Leader in Music Education.