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November 05, 2014 TOP STORY Vintage synths, keyboard stars appear at Yamaha 40th anniversary bash This year of 2014 marks four decades since Yamaha released its first synthesizer for the pro keyboardist market: the SY1 in 1974. To celebrate, their new Artist Services facility in Burbank hosted a musical evening that included a "petting zoo" of vintage instruments and a star-studded all-night jam. We got to go, and here are our highlights. Read More » LEARN THIS What does it mean to play "outside" the chord changes? Get your feet wet with our lesson! » LATEST NEWS Remembering Joe Sample, 1939 - 2014 » Alesis introduces V and VI series MIDI controllers » Nektar Technologies introduces compact iX series MIDI controllers » MUST-SEE VIDEO Dr. John demonstrates New Orleans-style blues piano especially for Keyboard readers! » YouTube mirror for mobile devices: » THIS WEEK'S POLL What feature is most important to you in a stage piano? » (Polls appear at the bottom right of our homepage.) PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones By Audio Technica Available Now Audio-Technica's newly re-mastered ATH-M50x features the same sonic signature as its predecessor, now with three detachable cables for added versatility. Ideal for studio/DJ use or personal listening. Available in black, white and limited edition blue. MSRP: $239 (black and white); $259 (blue) www.audio-technica.com pro@atus.com Octavian - Keyboard Calculator Bitnotic Available on the iTunes App Store Instantly see and hear 500+ scales and 50+ chords on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Also features Circle of Fifths, scale modes, chord inversions, descending scales, and much more. Keyboard Magazine said of Octavian 1.1.0 (Jan 2010): "It's a cheat sheet no keyboardist should leave home without." MAP: $2.99 USD www.bitnotic.com info@bitnotic.com 615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O Monoprice Available Now Monoprice is now shipping their "615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O," featuring 14-inputs, 8-channels, 2x2 USB I/O (Plug-N-Play for PC & Mac), phantom power, variable gain, 103dB SNR, and includes stand mount. Price: $79.88 www.monoprice.com

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