Roland is pleased to announce the new FR-1 V-Accordion, the latest addition to the revolutionary V-Accordion line. The FR-1 provides powerful digital modeling technology in a traditional accordion design, and includes performance functions and authentic sounds that will appeal to a wide range of players.

The FR-1 is extremely lightweight, with a compact frame that weighs only twelve pounds. Its accessible and portable design makes it ideal for young students and stage performers alike…

Roland Corporation U.S. is pleased to introduce the newest in revolutionary electronic musical instruments and recording products to this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roland, BOSS, and EDIROL by Roland products provide everything you need to share your creativity and inspiration with the world.

Roland’s Drums & Percussion Division is proud to introduce new drum lesson software for owners of the HD-1 electronic drum kit. The DT-HD1 drum tutorial teaches introductory drum patterns and techniques in ways that are fun and easy for any entry-level drummer…

Over 100 people attended a special Tyros3 keyboard demonstration and clinic featuring Mark Anderson, marketing manager, portable keyboards, Yamaha Corporation of America.

Hosted by Bouvier's Music in Ocala, the event took place at the Hilton Hotel and featured a buffet dinner as well as musical demonstrations.

Playing the Tyros3 Arranger Workstation is like controlling a virtuoso musician who happens to play hundreds of instruments.

"It's uncanny how human-like some of the voices sound," said Anderson…

Playing the Tyros3 Arranger Workstation keyboard is like controlling a virtuoso musician who happens to play hundreds of instruments.

Equipped with the most advanced instrument voices that Yamaha has ever created, Super Articulation 2, Tyros3 lets players simulate subtle sonic nuances and performance techniques associated with wind instruments, like legato, staccato and vibrato. Special Articulation Control buttons add pitch bend and glissando to note-on and note-off events. Other voices are culled from Yamaha's flagship Motif synthesizer and a new algorithm voices guitar parts like a real guitar player…

Korg introduces the KAOSSILATOR, a powerful pocket-sized instrument that packs Korg’s renowned sounds along with innovative performance features in an ultra-compact unit. Any user, from non-musician to professional keyboardist, can instantly play musical phrases by simply tapping or sliding his or her finger across its KAOSS Pad-style touchpad. The unit’s intuitive operation, battery-powered portability, looping features and wide range of sounds and patterns make it an integral performance piece, musical scratch pad or sample source.

The KAOSSILATOR offers 100 programs that combine Korg’s modeling synthesizer engine with the effects from the KAOSS Pad series…

Korg announces the Pa2XPro, the new flagship of Korg’s Pa Series. It provides exciting new and in-demand features in a single, integrated instrument that offers complete connectivity options in all professional environments. Borrowing from Korg’s rich heritage, The Pa2XPro uses the same EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound engine that powers the acclaimed Korg M3 workstation, Pa800 and the new Pa500. Also included are a motorized/tilting full-color, easy-to-read TouchView™ display (with contextual Help screens in seven languages) and a set of assignable sliders that double as the nine drawbars for the modeled organ…

Several award-winning music industry professionals are relying on Korg’s 1-bit MR Series Professional Mobile Recorders for their recording needs. The MR-1 and MR-1000 are the world’s first 1-bit professional mobile recorder devices that are an ideal, affordable solution for source recording and archiving final mixes and master recordings that deliver superb sound. The recorders support a wide range of formats and provide future-proof mixing and archiving capabilities…

Roland is proud to announce the new ARX-01 and ARX-02 expansion boards for the new Fantom-G series. Fantom-G is the first instrument equipped with Roland’s revolutionary ARX expansion-board slots. Each ARX board is a synth in itself, powered by Roland’s proprietary SuperNATURAL sound technology for organic, emotional expression.

The ARX-01 Drums Expansion Board is a music-production dream. Thanks to its SuperNATURAL voice engine, musicians have complete control of the elements of each drum, such as shell depth and muffling…

Roland is proud to announce the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom-G is a dream instrument that redefines boundaries, playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL expansion bay, jumbo-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI recorder, first-class 88-note Ivory Feel weighted keys (Fantom-G8), 76-note keys (Fantom-G7), and 61-note keys (Fantom-G6).

The Fantom-G’s advanced sound engine is driven by a powerful new audio processor, providing musicians with new sonic depth and versatility…

Yamaha's Pro Audio & Combo Division offers most everything that a band or musician needs to perform on stage or to produce a professional recording. This October is Yamaha Music Month, and independent dealers across the country will be offering a number of enticing incentives for discriminating players seeking the best gear at the best value.

Promotion of the sales event will include a national advertising campaign, in-store displays and a strong presence on the Web. The company will also offer 12 months of free financing on any Yamaha product or combination of products when the purchase is charged on a Yamaha Credit Card at a participating dealer…