The Korg MS-20 Analog Synthesizer

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=C01271D3BEC0E9B9 The Korg MS-20 is a patchable semi-modular monophonic synthesizer which Korg released in 1978 and was in production until 1983. It was part of Korg’s MS series of instruments, which also included the single oscillator MS-10, the keyboardless MS-50 module, and the SQ-10 sequencer. Additional devices included the MS-01 Foot Controller, MS-02 Interface, MS-03… Read More The Korg MS-20 Analog Synthesizer

Roland AX Synth

This video, via SOS, captures a Winter NAMM Show demo for the Roland AX Synth “shoulder synthesizer”, which is pretty killer, as “shoulder synthesizers” go. Roland seems to be very careful about avoiding the “keytar” moniker, though. Any guesses why?

Roland Arx-03 Brass For Fantom-G

2009 NAMM Show: Roland announced the new ARX-03 SuperNATURAL Brass Expansion Board for the Fantom-G Series. This new Expansion Board joins the ARX-01 Drums and ARX-02 Electric Piano expansion boards. Each ARX board is a dedicated application with its own processor, graphics, and DSP, powered by Roland’s  SuperNATURAL sound technology for organic, emotional expression. The… Read More Roland Arx-03 Brass For Fantom-G

The Roland V-Piano

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=C89F4850E6A1D495 The above videos offer Roland’s official introduction to their new V-Piano. The Roland V-Piano lets you play a variety of preset keyboards, but also lets you edit details like Unison Tune, Hammer Hardness, Cross Resonance, Tone Color, String Resonance, Damper Resonance, Soundboard Resonance, Key off resonance, Damping Time and Damping Noise Level. Features: Revolutionary… Read More The Roland V-Piano

NAMM Update: Roland VP-770 Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard

At the 2009 Winter NAMM Show, Roland presented the VP-770 Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard, featuring newly-developed Vocal Designer effects and ensemble sounds powered by Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology. The VP-770 is designed for musicians who perform alone or in small groups, and for those who need an interactive, real-time backing chorus. Film and TV music composers… Read More NAMM Update: Roland VP-770 Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard