Roland JD-Xi mini-synth reviewed, play piano like a Chicago bluesman, and more

Keyboard Key News   Trouble seeing this email?   May 14, 2015     TOP STORY   Roland JD-Xi Full Review Don't let the micro-sized keys fool you. Roland's new JD-Xi packs a ton of multi-tmbral power into this tiny synth: two polyphonic "SuperNatural" PCM sound engines, a monophonic real analog voice, a drum track, and a multitrack sequencer … all for a street price of $499. Plus, they didn't skimp on 5-pin MIDI I/O, so you can play it from a full-sized keyboard if you want. Learn more in our in-depth review. Read More»     LEARN THIS   Conan O'Brien's keysman Scott Healy serves up a master class on slow piano blues, Chicago-style! »   LATEST NEWS   App review: Killer EMS VCS3 emulation for your iPad » Toontrack announces Classic Soul sound pack for EZkeys » AirTurn introduces Duo pedal for hands-free page turning of your digital sheet music »   MUST-SEE VIDEO   Joey Alexander, 12-year old jazz piano sensation »   THIS WEEK'S POLL   How often do you move your keyboards out of the house? » vote now at www.keyboardmag.com     PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS     ATH-M70x Professional Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now Audio-Technica introduces the ATH-M70x, the new flagship model of its M-Series headphones line, featuring 45 mm drivers and extended frequency response. Tuned for extremely accurate audio reproduction. MSRP: $419 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   Waldorf NAVE VST/AU/AAX Wavetable Synth for Mac and PC Distributed in the U.S.A. by MV Pro Audio Available Now NAVE VST/AU/AAX is a DAW-centric version of Waldorf's critically-acclaimed iOS wavetable synthesizer. Boasting a rich graphic display and intuitive UI, NAVE VST brings Waldorf's highly sought-after wavetable sound engine, speech synthesis, and advanced spectral manipulation to the modern DAW environment. Includes over 500 presets showcasing the unique soundscapes possible with NAVE's deep but readily accessible feature set. MAP/street: $179.99 www.mvproaudio.com Gear Artists Lessons Blog Video Visit The Site   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2015 NewBay Media, LLC

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