“Canada’s only festival focussed on the art and music of the modular synthesizer”
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, September 8, 2025 — This September 19–20, electronic musicians of all styles—from classical to punk, and everything in between— will gather in Brandon Manitoba to share their art, music and technology over two jam-packed days of innovative performances, informative presentations and interactive activities at six free-to-attend, family friendly concerts and events spread across downtown Brandon and the BU campus.
"Future Retro Revolution mk2: a rare and gnarly Roland TB-303 clone for that classic acid house sound. (demo video in image gallery).
Here's the good stuff:
Rare analog monosynth
Onboard digital effects processor
3-pole (18 dB/oct) filter like the original TB
Onboard overdrive
New onboard memory battery
Run external signals through the filter and gated sequencer
CV, Din Sync, MIDI IO
Easily programmable sequencer (unlike the original TB-303)
remix your patterns with 256 algorithmic variations (more than 65,000 combinations)
Note: screen IS NOT foggy. That's just my phone failing to expose correctly."
0:27 Introduction
0:47 Updates for Grand 2
1:39 Nord software
2:42 Nord wood stand and accessories
3:56 Control panel tour
8:27 Effects section tour
12:13 Mod 1 effects
14:52 Mod 2 effects
16:02 EQ section
17:20 Amp section
18:09 Compressor
18:28 Delay section
24:42 Reverb
31:32 Piano section
34:49 Sample/Synth section
46:01 Outtro
The Nord Grand 2 features the latest generation premium hammer action keyboard from Kawai for the responsive feel of an acoustic grand piano. Combined with Nord's world renowned Sound Libraries and a tactile user interface, the sleek and elegant Nord Grand 2 offers a genuinely unique experience. Other highlights include Advanced Layering of two Pianos and two Sample Synths at a time, support for the Nord Piano Monitor, and an included Nord Triple Pedal 2.
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The Nord Grand 2 features the latest generation premium hammer action keyboard from Kawai for the responsive feel of an acoustic grand piano. Combined with Nord's world renowned Sound Libraries and a tactile user interface, the sleek and elegant Nord Grand 2 offers a genuinely unique experience. Other highlights include Advanced Layering of two Pianos and two Sample Synths at a time, support for the Nord Piano Monitor, and an included Nord Triple Pedal 2.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Nord Grand 2 bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new stage piano, 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!"
Jacob Dupree visits The Gallery at Kraft Music to perform 'Arabesque No. 1' by Claude Debussy on the Nord Grand 2. A brief homage to the late Jack Horkheimer, the Star Hustler. Keep looking up!
The Nord Grand 2 features the latest generation premium hammer action keyboard from Kawai for the responsive feel of an acoustic grand piano. Combined with Nord's world renowned Sound Libraries and a tactile user interface, the sleek and elegant Nord Grand 2 offers a genuinely unique experience. Other highlights include Advanced Layering of two Pianos and two Sample Synths at a time, support for the Nord Piano Monitor, and an included Nord Triple Pedal 2.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Nord Grand 2 bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new stage piano, 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!"
Dr. Curt Sather visits The Gallery at Kraft Music to perform "It Is Well With My Soul" on the Viscount Cantorum Trio Plus organ with 30 note pedalboard.
Viscount Cantorum are portable instruments offering authentic organ performance with an extremely simple to use interface. All sound samples are in stereo and carefully arranged to simulate a real pipe configuration. The instruments are organized in three or four sections: MAN I, MAN II, MAN III (Cantorum Trio only), and PEDAL, which can be played from the keyboard through the "Automatic Pedal" function. Different organ styles are available with independent adjustment of the voices' volume to perfectly suit the organist's needs, while the keyboard is carefully crafted to reproduce the touch of a real pipe organ. The compact but sturdy cabinet is easy to move from the church to the concert hall and back again.
Get more with an exclusive Viscount Cantorum portable classic organ bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new organ, 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!"
Adam B. demonstrates the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-875 in The Gallery at Kraft Music.
Delivering the breathtaking sound of a grand piano in a beautiful upright cabinet, the CLP-875 features the revolutionary GrandTouch Keyboard action with the longest key-to-fulcrum length in any digital piano, giving you superior expressive control. You'll enjoy the exquisite tones of the legendary Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand pianos, as well as fortepiano Voices that allow you to hear the music of Bach and Mozart as they intended. And Linear Graded Hammers mirror the realistic feel of a grand piano. From tone to touch to pedals, the CLP-875 delivers an immersive concert grand experience.
Yamaha's Smart Pianist app for iOS and Android allows you to control the functions of your CLP-875 with your mobile device for intuitive and easy operation. Smart Pianist can also analyze the songs in your iPad, iPhone, or other device's music library and display the chord symbols so that you can play along with your favorite tunes using CLP-875's Bluetooth connectivity.
Kraft Music is dedicated to providing you with the best possible Clavinova shopping experience. We're here to guide you each step of the way, from research to delivery, with our friendly service and expertise. Free product support is included with purchase to ensure that you understand the features and setup of your new piano.
Looking for a custom Clavinova digital piano package for your home, house of worship, or other venue? Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors are happy to assist with finding the bundle solution that's right for you!"
Yamaha Clavinova CLP-875 Digital Piano - Assembly Guide
Dr. Curt Sather visits The Gallery at Kraft Music to perform "Adagio" by Mozart on the Viscount Cantorum VI Plus single manual organ.
Viscount Cantorum are portable instruments offering authentic organ performance with an extremely simple to use interface. All sound samples are in stereo and carefully arranged to simulate a real pipe configuration. The instruments are organized in three or four sections: MAN I, MAN II, MAN III (Cantorum Trio only), and PEDAL, which can be played from the keyboard through the "Automatic Pedal" function. Different organ styles are available with independent adjustment of the voices' volume to perfectly suit the organist's needs, while the keyboard is carefully crafted to reproduce the touch of a real pipe organ.
The compact but sturdy cabinet is easy to move from the church to the concert hall and back again.Get more with an exclusive Viscount Cantorum portable classic organ bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new organ, 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!"
Dr. Curt Sather visits The Gallery at Kraft Music to perform 'Love Devine, All Loves Excelling' on the Viscount Cantorum VI Plus single manual organ.
Viscount Cantorum are portable instruments offering authentic organ performance with an extremely simple to use interface. All sound samples are in stereo and carefully arranged to simulate a real pipe configuration. The instruments are organized in three or four sections: MAN I, MAN II, MAN III (Cantorum Trio only), and PEDAL, which can be played from the keyboard through the "Automatic Pedal" function. Different organ styles are available with independent adjustment of the voices' volume to perfectly suit the organist's needs, while the keyboard is carefully crafted to reproduce the touch of a real pipe organ.
The compact but sturdy cabinet is easy to move from the church to the concert hall and back again.Get more with an exclusive Viscount Cantorum portable classic organ bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new organ, 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!"
Dr. Curt Sather visits The Gallery at Kraft Music to perform an arrangement of 'Greensleeves' by Richard Purvis on the Viscount Cantorum Duo Plus organ with 30 note pedalboard.
Viscount Cantorum are portable instruments offering authentic organ performance with an extremely simple to use interface. All sound samples are in stereo and carefully arranged to simulate a real pipe configuration. The instruments are organized in three or four sections: MAN I, MAN II, MAN III (Cantorum Trio only), and PEDAL, which can be played from the keyboard through the "Automatic Pedal" function. Different organ styles are available with independent adjustment of the voices' volume to perfectly suit the organist's needs, while the keyboard is carefully crafted to reproduce the touch of a real pipe organ. The compact but sturdy cabinet is easy to move from the church to the concert hall and back again.Get more with an exclusive Viscount Cantorum portable classic organ bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new organ, 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!"
Dr. Curt Sather visits The Gallery at Kraft Music to perform "Toccata in D Minor" by J.S. Bach on the Viscount Cantorum Trio Plus organ with 30 note pedalboard.
Viscount Cantorum are portable instruments offering authentic organ performance with an extremely simple to use interface. All sound samples are in stereo and carefully arranged to simulate a real pipe configuration. The instruments are organized in three or four sections: MAN I, MAN II, MAN III (Cantorum Trio only), and PEDAL, which can be played from the keyboard through the 'Automatic Pedal' function. Different organ styles are available with independent adjustment of the voices' volume to perfectly suit the organist's needs, while the keyboard is carefully crafted to reproduce the touch of a real pipe organ. The compact but sturdy cabinet is easy to move from the church to the concert hall and back again.
Get more with an exclusive Viscount Cantorum portable classic organ bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new organ, 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!"
Adam B. gives a brief tour of the Roland RD-2000 EX stage piano at Kraft Music.
The Roland RD-2000 EX delivers the ultimate RD experience, fusing Roland's top piano technologies with a rich array of modern creative tools. This powerful and inspiring instrument is the most complete stage piano solution available, offering dual sound engines, two pre-installed V-Piano Expansions, premium playability and authentic grand piano touch from the PHA-50 keyboard and weighted hammer action, and advanced controller features for professional performers.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Roland RD-2000 EX stage piano bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new piano, 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!"
Playlist:
Roland RD-2000 EX Stage Piano - First Look
Roland RD-2000 EX Stage Piano - All Playing, No Talking
Anthony Deutsch plays the Roland RD-2000 EX - Sessions from The Gallery
And a couple of demos from Roland followed by the press release:
"Updated RD Models with Expanded Sounds, Plus EX Upgrade Packages on Roland Cloud for Current RD-2000 and RD-88 Owners
Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 2024 — Roland announces the RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX, the latest members of the historic RD family of stage pianos for professional performers. Building on the foundations of previous generation models, these powerful instruments offer players expanded creative capabilities with new world-class piano sounds. In addition to the RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX models for first-time purchasers, RD-2000 and RD-88 owners can expand their instruments with EX sounds through upgrade packages available for purchase on Roland Cloud.
RD-2000 EX Stage Piano Launched in 2017, the RD-2000 introduced the most advanced RD stage piano to date. The RD-2000 EX elevates this successful platform with two pre-installed V-Piano Expansion titles. Designed for the needs of top-level stage performers, the RD-2000 EX features independent sound engines driven by V-Piano and SuperNATURAL technologies, premium hammer-action playability with the PHA-50 keyboard, high-end controller features, and computer integration for modern workflows.
First released in 2022 as an option for RD-2000 owners, the German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01 provides a versatile new voice inspired by famous concert-class grand pianos. Enhanced modeling features offer new sonic possibilities highlighted with 17 ready-to-play Tones. The sound is organic and responsive for solo work while also delivering muscle and presence for cutting through dense band mixes on stage.
The newly developed Essential Upright V-Piano Expansion 02 introduces an intimate sonic flavor with the distinctive character and unique spatial quality of a high-end upright piano. The 14 preset Tones include classic sounds for pop and rock styles, along with a variety of colorful non-standard sounds.
With the sophisticated Piano Designer tools in the RD-2000 EX, users can customize the V-Piano sounds for their style and touch. When combined with the instrument’s powerful sound layering and effect processing options, the creative possibilities are endless.
RD-88 EX Stage Piano Unveiled in early 2020, the RD-88 brought players acclaimed RD sound and playability in a lightweight and affordable instrument. The RD-88 EX retains every core feature from the previous model, including SuperNATURAL and ZEN-Core sound engines, the expressive PHA-4 hammer-action keyboard, intuitive controller tools, and a room-filling onboard stereo speaker system.
The newly developed SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion comes pre-installed in the RD-88 EX, adding a premium concert piano option that complements the SuperNATURAL acoustic and electric pianos already included. The expansion offers 15 distinctive Tones and 20 Scenes, from bright, dynamic sounds for live band performances to darker textures for solo work and ambient explorations.
RD-2000 EX Upgrade and RD-88 EX Upgrade RD-2000 and RD-88 owners can expand their instruments with the new EX sounds via the RD-2000 EX Upgrade and RD-88 EX Upgrade on Roland Cloud. Each user-installable upgrade package is available with a Lifetime Key purchase in Roland Cloud Manager, the software portal for Roland Cloud content.
Availability & Pricing The Roland RD-88 EX and RD-2000 EX are available in July in the U.S. for $1,299.99 and $2,599.99 respectively. The RD-88 EX Upgrade and the RD-2000 EX Upgrade are available in July for $99.99 and $199.99 respectively."
"Honeysmack -Techno | Improvisation | Live Set |
David Haberfeld AKA Honeysmack is ACID. Critically acclaimed and awarded electronic artist who’s contributed to the development and fabric of Australia’s Acid, Techno and electronic dance music community for over 25 years.
His energetic and colourful live electronic act has earned him rare respect on the Australian live rock and EDM circuits. With his punk approach and attitude, David’s work engages audiences with a liveliness that is unique and distinctly Honeysmack—best experienced live!
Honeysmack’s dynamic performances and productions are purely hardware-based and centre on Roland’s iconic machines of the 1980s, including the TB303, TR909, and TR808. These machines were pivotal in developing electronic dance music, and David continues to explore new contexts with them throughout his work.
As an accomplished artist, he embodies diverse experiences and continues exploring new interactions in music, sound and media arts.
Scott Tibbs visits The Gallery at Kraft Music and gives an improvised performance using the various Roland pianos and synthesizers.
The Roland GP-9 brings you a premier piano experience, offering refined musical expression in a sophisticated and luxurious instrument that makes a majestic statement in any space. Elegant curves and finely crafted details project the bold look of a world-class acoustic grand, while Roland's Piano Reality design approach and the advanced technologies inside deliver the touch, tone, and sound projection to match. You also get a world of modern benefits that flow with today's lifestyles, including low-maintenance operation, onboard learning tools, Bluetooth connectivity, and much more. The companion Roland Piano App seamlessly extends the GP-9 experience with remote operation from your smartphone or tablet, offering the ability to control GP-9 features, explore lessons, and more.
Kraft Music is dedicated to providing you with the best possible Roland premium digital piano shopping experience. We're here to guide you each step of the way, from research to delivery, with our friendly service. Free product support is included with purchase to ensure that you understand the features and setup of your new piano.
Looking for a custom Roland GP-9 digital grand piano package for your home, house of worship, or other venue? Please contact us – our knowledgeable Sales Advisors are happy to assist with finding the bundle solution that's right for you!"
Scott Tibbs visits The Gallery at Kraft Music and gives an improvised performance using the Roland LX-9 digital piano and SE-02 analog synthesizer.
The Roland LX-9 is the ultimate piano in the premium LX series, featuring commanding looks, unrivaled sound, and nuanced expression. Designed with Roland's advanced Piano Reality approach, the LX-9 offers the refined experience of a concert grand piano with modern features like Bluetooth and wireless control. Its Piano Reality Modeling engine delivers authentic sound and unlimited polyphony, while the Hybrid Grand keyboard with High Precision Sensing technology provides ultra-detailed touch response.
Kraft Music is dedicated to providing you with the best possible Roland premium digital piano shopping experience. We're here to guide you each step of the way, from research to delivery, with our friendly service. Free product support is included with purchase to ensure that you understand the features and setup of your new piano.
Looking for a custom Roland LX-9 digital upright piano package for your home, house of worship, or other venue? Please contact us – our knowledgeable Sales Advisors are happy to assist with finding the bundle solution that's right for you!"
Scott Tibbs visits The Gallery at Kraft Music and gives an improvised performance using the Roland GP-9 digital piano and SYSTEM-8 synthesizer.
The Roland GP-9 brings you a premier piano experience, offering refined musical expression in a sophisticated and luxurious instrument that makes a majestic statement in any space. Elegant curves and finely crafted details project the bold look of a world-class acoustic grand, while Roland's Piano Reality design approach and the advanced technologies inside deliver the touch, tone, and sound projection to match. You also get a world of modern benefits that flow with today's lifestyles, including low-maintenance operation, onboard learning tools, Bluetooth connectivity, and much more. The companion Roland Piano App seamlessly extends the GP-9 experience with remote operation from your smartphone or tablet, offering the ability to control GP-9 features, explore lessons, and more.
Kraft Music is dedicated to providing you with the best possible Roland premium digital piano shopping experience. We're here to guide you each step of the way, from research to delivery, with our friendly service. Free product support is included with purchase to ensure that you understand the features and setup of your new piano.
Looking for a custom Roland GP-9 digital grand piano package for your home, house of worship, or other venue? Please contact us – our knowledgeable Sales Advisors are happy to assist with finding the bundle solution that's right for you!"
Scott Tibbs visits The Gallery at Kraft Music and gives an improvised performance using the Roland GP-6 digital piano and GAIA 2 synthesizer.
The Roland GP-6 offers premium GP features in a luxurious baby grand cabinet that brings a sense of sophistication to every space. Elegant curves and finely crafted details deliver the unmistakable presence of a fine acoustic grand, while Roland's Piano Reality design approach and the advanced technologies inside deliver the touch, tone, and sound projection to match. You also get a world of modern benefits that flow with today's lifestyles, including low-maintenance operation, onboard learning tools, Bluetooth connectivity, and much more. The companion Roland Piano App seamlessly extends the GP-6 experience with remote operation from your smartphone or tablet, offering the ability to control GP-6 features, explore lessons, and more.
Kraft Music is dedicated to providing you with the best possible Roland premium digital piano shopping experience. We're here to guide you each step of the way, from research to delivery, with our friendly service. Free product support is included with purchase to ensure that you understand the features and setup of your new piano.
Looking for a custom Roland GP-6 digital grand piano package for your home, house of worship, or other venue? Please contact us – our knowledgeable Sales Advisors are happy to assist with finding the bundle solution that's right for you!"
The following was sent in by Anastasia Chernysheva, a Ph.D. student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
"On February 28, 1977, On Being Invisible (OBI) premiered in Vancouver, at the Western Front. Stills from the black and white video capture David Rosenboom playing a touch-sensitive keyboard of Buchla 200 “Electric Music Box” and improvising in real-time with his brainwaves. The EEG output (electrical activity in the brain) was sonified by a hybrid computer sound synthesis system. Having years of biofeedback practice behind him, in this piece the pioneer of brainwave music continued exploring ways to relate information processing in the human nervous system to aesthetic experience – thus, stretching the definition of music musical performance.
Invited by the Canadian electronic music pioneer Martin Bartlett, Rosenboom gave a concert in two parts. The part presented the live performance application of the EEG system described above. In the second part of the performance, the composer used his voice, finger cymbals, a monkey drum, and a reed instrument to activate the software. A recording of the concert has been released for the first time by Black Truffle Records on the double-vinyl called “Brainwave Music” (1975/2019). Videos from the concert can be watched on Rosenboom’s YouTube channel (see Part 1 and Part 2). Courtesy of the Western Front.
On Being Invisible was originally planned to premier at the Music Gallery in Toronto in 1976. However, due to an electricity outage that led to computer failure, the concert had to be canceled, while the audience was already gathered at the front door. Since the organizers had prepared beer for attendees, those waiting were invited inside. Once in, people gathered around the nonfunctioning set of equipment, looking at it with sad faces, as if they had come for a funeral. (see the photo below)
After rebuilding the equipment, Rosenboom performed the piece at the Music Gallery in 1977. This performance was published as vinyl by Music Gallery Editions and later re-released on CD by Pogus Productions.
* Technique of intentional modification of physiological parameters, such as heart rate, body temperature, breathing, etc.
Sources: • Rosenboom, D. (Ed.) (1975) Biofeedback and the Arts: Results of Early Experiments. Aesthetic Research Centre of Canada Publications, Vancouver. • Rosenboom, D. (1977a). On being invisible. Music Gallery Editions. • Rosenboom, D. (1984). On Being Invisible. MusicWorks 28 (Summer), p. 10-13."
On Being Invisible, David Rosenboom at Western Front, Vancouver, 1977, Part 1 video upload by David Rosenboom
"David Rosenboom, On Being Invisible (1977), video documentation. Courtesy of Western Front. ID# WFVDN_7702_03-1 & ID# WFVDN_7702_03-2."
For those into graphic design and branding, check out the RGB connector.
"Roland S750 Digital Sampler 18MB Full Memory Upgrade Complete with MU1 Mouse D2 SCSI Drive and LG Monitor
Full working order complete with UK power lead
Original Roland MU1 Mouse(£70 s/h)
Roland RGB output Lead to Monitor Scart input
D2 SCSI Drive with Operating System Loaded (worth £50 s/h)
Original Roland System Disk to load the Operating system without a SCSI Drive, included
Disc drive in full working order
SCSI Drive in full working order as shown in the gallery video
From a smoke free household
Upgraded sample memory from Factory 2mb(22 seconds) to 18mb (204.5 seconds)
The Sampler will be well packed for postage
You wont get the sound quality of this machine from a software sampler, not remotely close. Granted software is easier to use and more memory but the low end and filters on this are killer.
I used a special RGB to Scart cable bought from ebay to allow use with an external monitor with a scart input. I can not post the link but the sellers are retrocomputershack
It has a unique sound quality that can not be found in modern digital samplers. Their excellent converters coupled with great sounding filters make a really warm and rich sounding instrument.
I love the heavy, three-dimensional sound they produce with those amazing filters."
