Continuing its commitment to worldwide customer support, Roland is pleased to announce a new patch download for the highly-acclaimed V-Synth GT elastic audio synthesizer.

This new download adds a treasure trove of new sounds to the V-Synth GT, with over 450 recreations of classic analog synthesizers from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, including vintage Juno, Jupiter, SH, TB-303 and D-50 sounds. In addition, its new filter bank patches are specifically designed to allow processing of external audio sources…

Yamaha unveils the PSR-E433, a powerful new keyboard with all the tools needed to create compelling, professional-sounding music. With the PSR-E433, it's easier than ever to learn how to play and share music with friends. Introduced at Summer NAMM 2012, this compact, portable keyboard is geared towards families looking for a versatile first keyboard.

"The PSR-E433 is one cool multi-tasker," said Mark Anderson, Director of Marketing for Yamaha's Keyboard Division…

Roland is proud to announce the new MT-90U Music Player. Simply feed it a file, and it will play. That is Roland’s MT concept. From Standard MIDI files to MP3 and WAV files, the MT-90U provides instant playback of songs from its built-in speaker. The MT-90U also comes loaded with bonus features for karaoke sing-along sessions and music training.

Not only is the MT-90U compatible with the most common file formats, but it can also change the tempo and pitch of files (both audio and MIDI), making it the perfect recorder for sing-along sessions or for music students who wish to slow down fast or complicated pieces…

Korg announces the optional new EXs-3 Brass & Woodwinds Expansion Sample Library for its OASYS Open Architecture Synthesis Studio. It provides over 700MB of expressive, natural-sounding brass and woodwind instruments, perfect for pop and classical/film score applications. A free demo version is available to registered OASYS owners at www.korguser.net.

Korg has also released Operating System Version 1.3 for the OASYS. It features a major new form of synthesis, significant user-requested features for KARMA and new system enhancements…

In 1986, Casio released the CZ-1, known as the company’s most advanced synthesizer. More than twenty years later, Casio is engaging in a targeted marketing program to introduce its XW series of synthesizers to the global market. Plans include signing renowned performance artists and SiriusXM hosts, The Crystal Method, as brand ambassadors and reaching musicians through exclusive events.

Created by combining a number of Casio’s innovations and technologies over time, the XW series seeks to surpass past achievements and transform the way musicians express themselves…

Korg announces the Pa500, combining professional workstation features with powerful songwriting tools for all musicians – regardless of keyboard proficiency – all at an accessible price point.

The Pa500 uses the same EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound engine that powers the Korg M3 workstation, Pa800 and the new Pa2XPro. Korg’s RX (Real eXperience) Technology™ provides realism and articulation for an expressive, natural sound. The new Guitar Mode transforms the keyboard into the fretted strings of nearly any chord/neck position for authentic picking patterns, slides, strums and more. In addition, the piano from Korg’s flagship C720 concert piano is included…

Korg announces the Pa1XPro Elite, an updated version of its Pa1XPro Professional arranger keyboard. Priced like its predecessor but offering enhanced features, the new Elite version delivers two of the most popular options pre-installed, the CDRW1x8 CD drive and the EXB-MP3, an MP3 encoder that allows users to capture their output (playing and singing) and save it as an MP3 file…

Korg announces the Pa800, a new Arranger keyboard based on an entirely new engine offering sophisticated sound and effects engines, TC-Helicon based vocal effects, real-time performance features and stereo two-way speaker system in a sleek, professional package.

The Pa800 features 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch plus Korg’s RX (Real eXperience) Technology for a natural sound. Its intuitive layout offers easy access to up to 960 detailed and authentic music Styles created by musicians worldwide. An additional 416 user Style locations are available. Each Style offers a drum part, percussion part, bass part, and up to five additional musical parts…