"Join me for a keyboard walk-around at NAMM 2026, where I explore some of the most interesting new keyboards, synthesizers, and music technology on the show floor.
In this video, I take a closer look at standout instruments from Spectrasonics, Kurzweil, Expressive E, Nord, Moog, Korg, Mellotron, and more—highlighting what makes each one unique and why keyboard players should care.
Whether you’re a pianist, synth player, composer, or producer, NAMM is where the future of music gear takes shape, and this walk-around gives you a firsthand look at what’s coming next.
THE FLAGSHIP OF ALL STANDALONES MPC XL has everything you need for pro-level music making. It features ultra-responsive MPCe pads, a dedicated step sequencer, touch-sensitive Q-Links with OLED displays, a next-gen 8-core processor, 16 GB RAM, hands-on performance controls, advanced sequencing tools, deep I/O connectivity, and so much more. Integrated with MPC3 OS, this system supports up to 32 plugin instruments, 16 audio tracks, and 256 voices, making it a studio-grade workhorse.
A COMPLETE STUDIO CENTERPIECE The flagship of all standalone music production systems, MPC XL is an all-in-one studio hub. Produce your entire album, drive your external hardware, and command your setup from one powerful instrument—no computer required.
POWERFUL PROCESSING Powered by a new Gen 2 8-core processor with 16GB of RAM, MPC XL delivers four times the performance of previous MPCs. Load multiple plugin instruments, run complex sessions, and navigate your projects without interruption.
CREATIVE CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology brings a new level of expression to beatmaking and production. Each pad features four distinct quadrants, enabling advanced X/Y control, sound morphing, looping, layering, and modulation for the most dynamic playing experience.
Yep - we're headed back to California for NAMM - and more! Here's the scoop:
Events
Thursday January 22:
Registration opens for our NAMM giveaway!
Friday January 23:
Anthony Marinelli at our booth
Blue Meanie All Day: See the rarest ARP there is! Nicknamed the "Blue Marvin" after ARP's CFO, Marvin Cohen, due to its bright blue metal case and unique features - while the actual name was "Blue Marvin," the nickname "Blue Meanie" stuck! Only about 25 were made in 1971, making them highly sought after.
ARP 2600: Drew Schlesinger demonstrates patches using the 2600 software included in the Korg Collection VST
Saturday January 24
Artists at our booth - TBA
Giveaways at 4:00pm:
Poster signed by Martin Gore
Soul of the Machine CDs
And one lucky person will win the full Korg Collection 6:
Magical sounds, authentically re-created by KORG.
The ultimate synthesizer suite for the ages.
The KORG Collection is a suite of software synthesizers that methodically and accurately recreates the authentic sound and behavior of legendary KORG synthesizers for the present day and beyond. The KORG Collection project began with analogue synths such as the MS-20, Polysix and Mono/Poly, and has steadily evolved to include digital synths such as the world’s most popular synth, the legendary microKORG, the workstation classics M1 and TRITON, and physical modeling synthesis from the renowned Prophecy. The KORG Collection even includes the ARP ODYSSEY and ARP 2600, both revived for the 21st century by KORG.
In 2025, KORG added three legendary instruments to the KORG Collection – each an icon of its era, celebrated for their distinctive presence and heard over decades in countless classic tracks. The TRINITY, PS-3300 and SGX-2.
As if NAMM weren't enough all on its own - there's Buchla & Friends on Sunday, January 24.
Buchla & Friends is January’s biggest two-day collection of hands-on synths on the West Coast! If you love creative sound, you need to be here. With a pre-party on Thursday, afterparty on Saturday, and two days of exploring all the greatest gear, Buchla & Friends is an essential start to the new year.
They're gathering over 90 synth makers in one awesome Downtown Los Angeles location so you can learn, listen, and live the latest in electronic music sound production. This hands-on, headphones-only gathering gives you a chance to hear the best sounds science has ever created. From additive to subtractive, analog to digital, keyboards to breath, audio to visual, modular to full-size polyphonic, eurorack to Serge to Buchla, you’ll meet synth makers and synth enthusiasts alike.
"Chapters .................. 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Organ Section with Vibrato controls 01:47 String Machine Section 02:16 Brass Section w Filter Controls 02:47 Musical Interlude 04:51 Left Hand Chords 05:57 Left and Right hand 07:12 Musical Interlude 2 08:31 Outro
CRUMAR CORDATRON (1974) Castelfidardo
This is an accordion string machine with organ section, a brass synth section with filter controls, trigger-able analog drum sounds and chord and piano presets on a Stradella button board. Crumar made a few different models of this type of instrument but this is the very first. Unicorn rarity is the order of the day regarding the control key- and button board - the serial number 3 of allegedly 10 units ever put in production.
Crumar had just started producing keyboards after mainly producing accordions, and around this time they launched the three COMPAC models that definitely inspired the sections of the Cordatron: Compac Strings, Compac Brass and Compac Piano.
Most of the CRUMAR CORDATRON specifications are in the video as text already so please watch the video and read the text - but a quick roundup would look like this :
The instrument consists of mainly two separate units connected by a huge, hardwired 3-piece connector : the main sound generator unit with power supply, audio outputs, tuning and volume pedal, as well as the control unit - basically a butterflied accordion with a Stradella button board for the left hand and a regular keyboard for the right hand.
All the sounds are analog and are generated by the very first generation of divide down technology - no eproms or other intruders of vulgar modernity is on hand. The sound generator weighs 23 kilos and is literally crammed with sandwiched layers of massive circuit boards of transistors and capacitors.
If you're into rare Italian synths and drum machines you can subscribe to our channel and please check out our other videos of rare gems, but you might also enjoy the V.A.I. website : a photo book and encyclopedia Italian Vintage Synths and Drum Machines: https://www.vintageaudioinstitute.com/"
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"ITALIAN In questo video mostro come suonare contemporaneamente due sintetizzatori KETRON-SOLTON PROGRAMMER 24 sincronizzati tra loro e poi come far suonare la linea di basso di un PROGRAMMER 24 da un sintetizzatore MINIMOOG DODEL D
Il Solton Programmer 24, lanciato nel 1985, è riconosciuto come uno dei primissimi strumenti a introdurre il concetto di arranger automatico nel mercato delle tastiere, tanto da essere spesso definito 'l'apripista' dell'intero settore. Questo strumento, prodotto dall'azienda italiana Ketron (con il marchio Solton), è considerato una pietra miliare nell'evoluzione delle tastiere arranger.
Impatto Culturale: è stato soprannominato 'Italian Disco Machine' per il suo ruolo nel plasmare il suono della musica Italo Disco. Il Programmer 24 non è solo un pezzo di storia per gli appassionati, ma è anche al centro di iniziative come 'Arranger Legacy', un progetto web che mira a preservare la memoria di questi strumenti iconici e dei loro creatori.
Il Solton Programmer 24 è una workstation analogica italiana del 1985, famosa per il suo suono Italo Disco, che combina una sezione ritmica PCM a 8 bit (con uscite separate), bassi analogici, arrangiamenti automatici e sequencer, offrendo un suono vintage caldo e funzionale per produzione musicale. Include funzionalità avanzate per l'arrangiamento, sequencer polifonici e monofonici, MIDI, e interfaccia a nastro, rendendolo un pezzo da collezione apprezzato per il suo 'carattere anni '80'.
Soundplant 59 beat demo: Only2x video upload by Marcel Blum
"Making a beat from a chopped up spy theme with Soundplant, the computer keyboard sample triggering software for Windows & Mac. Version 59 now available for free download at: https://soundplant.org/"
Press release follows:
Caldwell, NJ, USA - Independent developer Marcel Blum has released Soundplant® 59 for Windows and Mac, a major update to the long running sample triggering software for QWERTY keyboards and MIDI devices. Version 59 brings MIDI CC support for customizable control of Soundplant knobs, infinite undo for editing convenience and a/b testing between different effect settings, a master output limiter-compressor for fine tuning dynamics processing, increased sound loading speed with improved multithreading, and other optimizations and fixes.
Soundplant is a standalone software sampler prioritizing low latency and stability for live use, enabling instant playback of any format sound files from standard computer keyboard keys or MIDI. An invaluable tool for sound designers, theater techs, DJs, producers, podcasters, gamers, and streamers, it can mix tons of sounds at once, queue playlists, trigger in the background with global hotkeys while using other apps, record its own output or any input (or both at the same time), and more, all with a powerfully simple drag and drop interface allowing users to create professional soundboards with the ease of dropping sound files onto onscreen keys.
Discussing his Oscar-nominated work on acclaimed biopic A Complete Unknown, sound mixer Terence McCormack Maitland said, "On set when possible, we create a realistic soundscape for the cast. In order to do this we used Soundplant, a deceptively capable app which helped a ton."
Availability & Pricing
Soundplant is available as a free download at https://soundplant.org/ with a 25-launch trial of the paid features. It is free for non-commercial use. A Single User License costs USD $69. Version 59 is a free upgrade for existing license holders who bought in 2023 or later, or a $34.50 upgrade for older license owners. The registered version unlocks professional features including output device selection, expanded sound file format support, output sample rates up to 384 kHz, recording, MIDI, and 'background key input' for global hotkey triggering. Soundplant 59 requires minimum Windows 10 or macOS 10.14.
"Discover 158 acoustic and electronic sounds of all categories, for composing in lots of music genres! Initially designed for the dualo du-touch (https://dualo.com/dualo), the soundbank is now adapted for all MPE controllers! Requires Decent Sampler 1.13.11 or above.
MPE controls: Play with X, Y and Z axes on MPE keyboards such as Exquis (or only on Z axis on Polyphonic Aftertouch keyboards) to modulate notes individually, and play with the 4 knobs to apply effects. A certain number of sounds (especially acoustic) also react to velocity.
Exquis owner? Use presets within Exquis app (Decent Sampler V.1.15.0 required) Once you purchased Dualo Legacy soundbank, open Exquis app and scan Decent Sampler plug-in as VST3, then download the Dualo Legacy soundbank from Decent Sampler store. You will then be able to load all Dualo Legacy presets from the Presets tab. Percussion presets are automatically linked to custom key layouts for Exquis keyboard.
"Low Poly Synth is a generator of melodic atmospheric sounds with billions of unique timbres. https://warmplace.ru/soft/lpsynth (standalone app for all systems and AUv3 plugin for iOS)
The app is built on modified synthesis algorithms from Fractal Bits, Relic Waves, and Relic Flow, with the addition of pure tone generation code. The sound space is divided into 4294967296 presets, each corresponding to a set of 8 sample textures. The volume of an individual sample can be adjusted in the top panel or via MIDI. The bottom panel is a classic musical keyboard that sets the note for the sounds in the set. Each note triggers all 8 samples at once - together they form a complex harmonic pattern that almost never repeats over time due to the different lengths of the looped fragments.
Features: search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; each set of 8 sounds corresponds to a code of 8 characters (you can save/copy/paste it as plain text); three types of keyboards for live performing: on-screen, PC keyboard, MIDI input; for the on-screen keyboard, you can set the number of displayed octaves and scale; 20+ parameters can be controlled via MIDI or directly through the app interface: Settings / MIDI Mapping; real-time audio recording to WAV (32-bit); export to: WAV (one file or a set), SunVox (samples + effects in one file), text clipboard; the LCK button freezes individual samples - they will not change during the search for new sets; Wi-Fi export/import; iOS: Audio Unit Extension (AUv3).
Please support my work: https://warmplace.ru/donate"
Mother-32 SN 35763
DFAM SN 26738
Subharmonicon SN 14722
4-Channel Summing Mixer SN 4245
"This bundle of three of Moog's semi-modular synths, DFAM (Drummer From Another Mother), MOTHER32, SUBHARMONICON was specially packaged by the company as a great starter for beginners and professional musicians wanting to get into the modular synth world. This set is beautifully boxed, and shows the love that Moog puts into its products. I have used the synths, but never used or pinned up the posters, sticker or cut outs. They are all untouched. I did play with the patch exploration cards that helped me to learn modular patching to a better extent (Still a full deck).
Moog has discontinued this package, much to the disappointment of many Moog fans. You can still buy the modules separately, but without all the extras that make this set so much fun.
CONTENTS: Moog Sound Studio’s full bundle comes with a three tiered rack with a cable rack that can be attached to store patch cables, custom dust cover, audio mixer, patch book and cables. Other items in the package contain a synth exploration card game and custom artwork by Moog, a Moog screwdriver and Moog pouch for the cables, MIDI patch cable to patch to outboard midi keyboards. I'm adding extra patch cables that weren't in the original purchase" + "'skins' or layovers mimicking the original Moog Matriarch colors which I'm including in the package."
Jacob Dupre visits Kraft Music to take us on a tour of the Studiologic SL 88 GT mk2 MIDI controller keyboard!
Studiologic SL mk2 series controllers are more than just master keyboards; they're a new chapter in musical keyboard controllers. From the innovative UX Logic interface, seamless integration with the Numa Player, high-definition MIDI 2.0, to the immersive realism of the keybeds, every detail is crafted to bring your music to life.
SL88 Mk2 and SL73 Mk2 are equipped with the TP/110 keybed, a high-end, weighted mechanism combining feather-light portability with robust playability. With reduced bounce and aftertouch triggered by hammer action, every note feels authentic and effortless. SL88 GT Mk2 features the TP/400 Wood, Studiologic's finest keybed ever. Designed to deliver an unparalleled touch, it offers a playing experience remarkably close to that of an acoustic grand piano.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Studiologic SL Mk2 MIDi keyboard controller bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new MIDI controller, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"
"Afternoon exploration session with 3 silver boxes, the Elektron Machinedrum handling the beat and the classic SID Station led by the Lightreft Monolit on the 2.0β firmware.
Machinedrum keeps things tight and mechanical while the SID Station focuses on texture. Bit-grit, noise edges, and shifting timbres.
Just experimenting, seeing how far the monolit can take Midi Automation over an IDM groove. #machinedrum #sidstation #idm"
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The LightReft Monolit made its first appearance on the site earlier this month in another video by HANJŌ.
The following is a playlist featuring dditional demos, followed by some pics and details further below.
Playlist (in most recent order - video 7 is from one year ago):
1. Monolit Sequencer
2. Machinedrum + Monolit : Simple Setup
3. MONOLIT x DECKARD'S DREAM MK2
4. Monolit: Quick Tips for Hardware Users
In this video, we demonstrate how Monolit connects seamlessly with synths, grooveboxes, and samplers — no computer needed. No deep menus, no distractions — just a clean interface and immediate control.
We explore different scenarios where Monolit shines: real-time MIDI control, clock generation, note and CC mapping, automation, and even gamepad integration. Hand-built in Japan, Monolit is a minimal yet powerful tool for artists seeking intuitive, hands-on control.
5. Monolit Firmware 1.2.0: Unlocking New MIDI Control Features!
In this video, we dive into the new features introduced in Monolit firmware v1.2.0. From advanced MIDI routing to external slider control and dynamic button functions — Monolit just got a serious upgrade. We’re showcasing a dual-Monolit setup, where one unit controls the other, which is connected to an Elektron Monomachine.
6. Monolit × Octatrack — Live Performance Control Demo | LightReft
Welcome to the first tutorial on the MONOLIT device! In this 40+ minute video, you’ll get acquainted with the essential settings, programming, and MIDI control on MONOLIT, while exploring the device’s unique capabilities. This session covers the key aspects of working with MONOLIT, making it an ideal guide for musicians and producers who want to master its full potential.
Main topics covered: Initial setup and connecting MONOLIT Programming and MIDI control Using functions and operational modes
Dive into the world of sound with this introduction to MONOLIT! Tutorial by Tim Shatny.
"MONOLIT by Light Reft
A smart, modular MIDI computer built for live performance and smooth integration with any setup.
Monolit is not a controller you map once to forget.
It is a playable instrument - a physical interface that lets you shape sound through motion, record gestures as automation, and turn parameters into something alive.
Designed for those who don’t just adjust sound, but perform it.
WHY MONOLIT?
A motion driven MIDI instrument for live sound shaping, expressive sequencing, and gestural automation. 8 banks with 64 controls per preset Real-time MIDI automation and parameter morphing Seamless DAW + hardware integration USB, TRS-MIDI, external device support Customizable, minimal, and fast. MEET MONOLIT, YOUR NEW MULTIFUNCTIONAL MIDI COMPANION! MONOLIT by Light Reft is a cutting-edge, multifunctional MIDI-computer that transforms your music production experience. Designed for musicians who seek precision and flexibility, MONOLIT offers seamless integration with all DAWs and hardware devices, customizable presets, and an intuitive interface for effortless control and creativity. Whether you're diving into your DAW or jamming out with external hardware instruments, MONOLIT has you covered. An endless library of presets at your fingertips—each one offering 8 banks, with 8 sliders and 8 buttons per bank. That's a whole lot of control!
For each slider and button, we present a range of versatile options. You can record MIDI automation, set delay times for slider movements, send notes and LFOs, and adjust various parameters directly within the device. This flexibility ensures that you have complete control over every detail of your setup. But it doesn't stop there. MONOLIT is as versatile as you are, allowing you to connect other devices like Gamepads, Keyboards, Monome Grid , or any MIDI device you fancy. This means you can take command of your entire setup, all through one sleek, powerful interface. Whether you're crafting the perfect beat, tweaking synths, or anything in between, MONOLIT is the tool that brings your musical ideas to life with ease and style. Designed and assembled in Japan, MONOLIT is ready to be shipped worldwide.
Video in the listing previously posted here.
"If you know, you know. These almost never show up, and there’s next to no info online. It’s one of the hardest Hohner keyboards to track down.
This unit is in excellent condition, both technically and cosmetically. The real-wood casing is beautifully preserved with only light signs of use. Keys, switches, sliders—all exceptionally clean.
Everything functions perfectly.
All sound registers can be switched or blended freely Built-in vibrato + sustain Dedicated bass voice for the lowest octave (individually switchable) Individual volume controls for each section Key contacts are flawless—no dead notes or crackle Accompaniment System: The auto-accompaniment can run silently if you want only the bass sequencing. Changing rhythms reshapes the bass pattern, making for surprisingly interesting and musical sequences. The onboard memory hold lets you tap a bass key once and have it sustained automatically—works even without the rhythm section active.
Sound Output:
Built-in speaker underneath (clean, zero distortion) Line-out on the rear for external amps Pedal input (pedal not included) Dimensions: approx. 82cm W × 19cm H × 40cm D Weight: approx. 12.7kg
A seriously rare piece—clean, fully working, and ready for a new home."
Check with dealers on the right for availability and pricing.
"Imagine a compact keyboard uniting the most iconic sounds in a single instrument. Engineered for liftoff, AstroLab 37 redefines what a compact performance keyboard can be, combining an unrivalled sound palette, intuitive controls, and a seamless studio-to-stage workflow – play and create beyond limits."
Playlist:
1. AstroLab 37 | Avant-garde stage keyboard | ARTURIA
2. Overview | AstroLab 37
3. Is the Arturia AstroLab 37 the Best Compact Stage Keyboard? - Reverb (available here)
4. Arturia Astrolab 37 vs 61/88 // and a cheat to give it more hands-on control // Review, tutorial - loopop
5. Arturia AstroLab 37 Review – After 6 Weeks of Real Use - Sineway
6. Arturia Astrolab 37 Review - Molten Music Technology
7. Is this the Ultimate Portable Performance Synth? Arturia AstroLab 37 Review & Demo - Starsky Carr
"Arturia releases AstroLab 37, a compact stage keyboard that brings the full power of the AstroLab ecosystem into a portable, performance-ready format.
Completing the AstroLab line-up, it delivers the same deep sound engines, streamlined workflow, and studio-to-stage continuity as the 61- and 88-key models - now in a 37-key, road-ready design that makes it the ultimate creative companion on the move.
_Ignite your inspiration
Engineered for liftoff, AstroLab 37 redefines what a compact performance keyboard can be. Combining an unrivalled sound palette with intuitive controls and a seamless studio-to-stage experience - perform with confidence and limitless sonic freedom.
Featuring a 37-key slim keybed with aftertouch, a vocoder, and powerful creative tools, turn any idea into fast-moving solos, dynamic leads, and unforgettable hooks."
AstroLab 37 packs the power of the AstroLab range into a compact format.
Engineered for liftoff, AstroLab 37 redefines what a compact performance keyboard can be. Combining an unrivaled sound palette with intuitive controls and a seamless studio-to-stage experience, it empowers musicians to perform with confidence and limitless sonic freedom.
Built on 25 years of innovation, it frees keyboardists from constraints with 11 advanced sound engines, seamless workflow, and a playing experience that’s intuitive, expressive, and fearless.
This isn’t just a new keyboard. It’s a new era.
Ignite your inspiration.
Instantly access a universe of reference synths, classic keyboards, acoustic instruments, and cinematic hybrids - all deeply customizable via onboard controls. The 37 slim-key slim keyboard with aftertouch, vocoder, and performance modes turns ideas into fast-moving solos, dynamic leads, and unforgettable hooks.
Own the stage.
Purpose-built for live: rugged, responsive, and completely standalone. Power up, pick a sound, shape it in real-time and deliver pure musical expression wherever you play - ultra-low latency.
Compact by design.
From studios and stages to bedrooms and DJ booths, AstroLab 37 adapts to every space. Road-ready construction, expressive keys, and instant sound recall make it the ultimate creative companion on the move.
Made to explore.
Edit your presets on-the-fly or dive deeper with Analog Lab on desktop or AstroLab Connect on mobile. Seamlessly transition between studio and stage and let your creativity flow uninterrupted, exactly the way you want it.
AstroLab 37 is a versatile, lightweight companion for musicians who move between studio, stage, and multi-instrument setups — ideal as a second keyboard for band members, a flexible live instrument, or a portable tool for producers on the go.
● 44 instruments, 11 sound engines, 1.800+ presets ● 37 slim keys with aftertouch ● 10 instant-access preset buttons ● 4 macro knobs with LED feedback ● 4 FX knobs, including dedicated Delay & Reverb ● Vocoder-ready mono input ● Color screen + navigation encoder for fast browsing ● Software ecosystem: Analog Lab Pro + AstroLab Connect ● Extensive connectivity: MIDI I/O, USB-C, USB-A host, balanced mono I/O, mic input, Bluetooth audio, WiFi, pedal input
"(c)2007-25 by RetroSound
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I was one of the first Nord Modular user in germany.
I programmed a lot sound patches for the factory library in the years 1997-1999 and that open many doors for me. You can find my patches with the name 'Marko Ettlich' on the first module.
I had the Nord Modular many years and later the Nord Micro Modular.
Happy Times and great memories.
You hear a few demo sounds from the archive (NM demo & demo from different music magazines like keys and keyboards)
"Here's my full review of PopuMusic's Party Studio ( https://www.popumusic.com/pages/party... ) - an innovative MIDI/synthesizer-enabled bluetooth speaker. I've tried to answer all your questions from last sunday and run through all of the functions and features, and point out the good, the patch-worthy and the 'why is this not there'."
Table of contents:
00:00 demo (pure / then mastered in a DAW) 00:46 hello, what's this? 01:07 specs 02:01 overall impression 02:17 internal battery run time 02:30 sound quality (speaker) - LOUD 02:47 user interface overview 03:58 synthesizer overview - tech info 04:43 the GM soundset 05:10 examples and thoughts on the piano sounds 05:41 ... and on the electric pianos 06:00 ... and strings 06:15 ... and guitar sounds 07:07 ... organ sounds 07:25 ... bass sounds 07:53 drums 08:20 GM parameter list (CC for tweaking sounds) 09:10 grand piano after tweaking ;-) 09:25 working on a detuned saw wave 10:17 singalong mode (auto accompaniement) 10:59 visual metronome 11:39 MIDI connectivity (keyboards, DAWs, sequencers...) 12:22 some standard MIDI files played back on the PartyStudio 13:18 bluetooth connectivity: "real music" + internal synth 13:47 the PartyKeys keyboard 14:17 conclusion: The Good 15:20 potential firmware update fixes 17:18 answering a viewer question 17:41 synthesizer users will not like this omission (plus a workaround) 18:51 the wish list 19:18 verdict 20:37 bye
"This card original circuit was fully developed by DoJoe - J. Fenkes and with the great community of keyboard lovers. HALG modified the mechanical, the circuit, and incorporated couple important changes:
✔ The 3 main slide switches that are on the back of the card are stronger now; ✔ The components placement are fully located inside of plastic cover to protect against ESD (electrostatic discharge) ✔ A card enclosure was designed to protect the card when you need to carry around ✔ A plastic case now fits perfectly to cover components and switches; This memory card is a replacement for Roland’s M-128, M-256 and M-512 cards, as well as the electrically compatible Akai BR-16 and BR-32 cards. Compared to the original cards, this card has two advantages: ✔ It does not require a backup battery. It uses magnetoresistive RAM for storage rather than regular static RAM, which is a type of RAM that can typically keep its data for twenty years before it needs to be refreshed. ✔ A single card actually stores 16 M-128 / M-256 cards or 8 M-512 cards, which can be accessed by a pair of convenient switch sliders at the rear end of the card. ✔ Like the original card, it also comes with a write protect switch.
"Trouble is blues jazz at its most soulful — driven by the rare Oberheim OB-1 analog synth, warm Wurlitzer 200A, and expressive guitar solos. Recorded live with no overdubs, this session from AWJI Void captures real emotion and vintage tone.
🎵 Musicians & Credits
• Yamaha CS80, Roland Jupiter 4, Oberheim OB-1, Wurlitzer 200A – Andy Whitmore
• Fender Telecaster, Gibson 335 – John Isle
• Fender Precision Bass – David Whitmore
• Pearl Drum Kit – Alun Harries
Engineered by Stepan Honc
Mixed by Andy Whitmore & Ed Stokes at greystokestudio.com
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 – Intro / Main Theme
0:55 – Guitar Solo (Gibson 335)
2:38 – Synth Solo (Oberheim OB-1)
4:20 – Main Theme
5:11 – Bass Solo (Fender Precision)
5:38 – Drum Solo (Pearl Kit)
6:02 – Main Theme"
The Smooth Jazz Track You’ll Play on Repeat 💫 | AWJI Void – Sleepless in Cala Pi
"Smooth jazz blues instrumental music for relaxing, working, or late-night driving. “Sleepless in Cala Pi” by AWJI Void is a laid-back, melodic track with echoes of George Benson’s Lady.
AWJI Void “Sleepless in Cala Pi”
Recorded June 2023
🎹 Yamaha CS80, Roland Jupiter 4 & programming – Andy Whitmore
🎸 Fender Telecaster American – John Isle
🥁 Gretsch Catalina Drum Kit – Gabor Dornyei
Recorded & Mixed by Andy Whitmore, John Isle, Bernard Dyerson & Ed Stokes
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 – Intro / Main Theme
0:38 - Jupiter 4 Solo
3:15 – Fender Telecaster Solo
5:48 – Main Theme
6:27 - Jupiter 4 Solo
8:04 – Fender Telecaster Solo
💡 AWJI Void = Andy Whitmore & John Isle, lifelong friends and collaborators with London’s top session musicians. Every track is live, first takes only – music from the heart.
Andy Whitmore has played keyboards on 50 hit records, produced 14 Top Ten hits, and worked with artists including Elton John, Lemar & Peter Andre.
Press Release
AWJI Void announce the release of their debut album Lovely Day, arriving 30th October 2025. The record features 8 original tracks blending smooth jazz and blues-rock instrumentals, showcasing the band’s unique groove and atmospheric soundscapes. Lovely Day will be available on all major streaming platforms."
Minimoog Prototype Exhibit At the Moogseum This Weekend Only!
The anticipation is almost over! We are thrilled to be hosting the Minimoog Prototype Exhibit at the Moogseum, this weekend only, in partnership with the Museum of Music Technology (MMT). The exhibit will feature four ultra rare Minimoog prototypes from 1969, 1970, and 1971, as well as a host of related artifacts from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives.
We're excited to share a new addition to the exhibit. MMT will be bringing Minimoog serial number 1016 (the sixteenth Minimoog ever produced out of 12,269 units), which was purchased in 1971 by none other than David VanKoevering, the marketing genius behind the early Minimoog sales. David's Minimoog will be available for exhibit attendees to play and explore. Come get you hands on this incredible piece of synthesizer history!
Finally, be sure to take advantage of the morning tours with our executive director, Michelle Moog-Koussa. Michelle will be delving into Minimoog history as it is conveyed through the main gallery of the Moogseum. She doesn't give tours often, so take advantage of this opportunity. The tours are available for a small fee for any exhibit attendee.
