Yamaha ReFace revealed, play Hammond like McGriff, and more!

Keyboard Key News   Trouble seeing this email?   July 08, 2015     TOP STORY   Reface Revealed Just ahead of this year's Summer NAMM Show, Yamaha has released details on their Reface line of ultra-compact synthesizers. There are four, dedicated to organ modeling, acoustic and electric pianos, virtual analog synthesis, and FM synthesis. We actually got our hands on some prototypes a couple of months back, and now that the embargo has lifted, we'd love to share the videos we took with you. Read More»     LEARN THIS   Five ways to play like Hammond organ jazz-funk legend Jimmy McGriff!   LATEST NEWS   Williams announces second generation of home-oriented, affordable digital pianos Cruise to the Edge, a cruise ship for progressive rock fans, makes Bob Moog Foundation a beneficiary Akai's MPD pad controllers get sophisticated with this new generation   MUST-SEE VIDEO   Arturia's BeatStep Pro controlling ten analog synths at once is pretty insane   THIS WEEK'S POLL   What do you think of EDM (electronic dance music)? vote now at www.keyboardmag.com     PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS     Polymetric Puzzles – Exercises and Short Pieces for Piano and Keyboard Jeff Fineberg Available now Polymetric Puzzles is a book containing performance challenges for keyboardists. This method uses a "puzzle" approach, where you are given segments of music that you transform into a completed piece. You will also learn how polymeters and polyrhythms can be applied to your playing. The book begins with structured exercises and progresses to more free-form approaches to help build technique for experimentation, improvisation and composition. MSRP: $23.95 (20% discount) $19.16 USD Available at: www.lulu.com/spotlight/fineberg, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and others Book website: www.polymetricpuzzles.com   ATH-M70x & ATH-R70x Flagship Studio Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now Audio-Technica introduces two new studio pros: ATH-M70x closed-back monitor headphones and ATH-R70x open-back reference headphones. With 45 mm drivers and extended frequency response, both models offer extremely accurate audio reproduction. STREET: $299 ATH-M70x; $349 ATH-R70x www.audio-technica.com pro@atus.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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