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ROLAND DEBUTS THE BK-7m BACKING MODULE

"Los Angeles, CA, January 13, 2011 — Roland is pleased to announce the new BK-7m, a portable backing module that can connect to any MIDI-compatible instrument, such as a keyboard, digital piano, or digital accordion. With hundreds of accompaniment styles, high quality sounds, and an easy-to-use interface, the BK-7m is the perfect companion for any entertainer.

Equipped with a top-level sound engine, the BK-7m includes 128-voice polyphony, an SSC Sound Engine with over 1,000 sounds and 57 drum kits, some of which include Roland’s acclaimed SuperNATURAL® technology. The BK-7m also includes over 400 accompaniment arrangement styles in 10 different rhythm families, allowing for a broad range of music styles. Each accompaniment style has four variations that can be accessed with the touch of a button, each assigning the most suitable tones and effects to the real-time parts depending on the selected musical style.

The BK-7m is not just an arranger, it is a multimedia player as well. Backing tracks in SMF, KAR, MP3, and WAV format can easily be accessed from the USB memory key input, and audio can also be instantly recorded in WAV format to a USB memory key. For easy connectivity to any external MIDI compatible keyboard or controller, the BK-7m includes a MIDI wizard, so performers can plug in their MIDI device and start playing right away. The BK-7m also includes a composite video output so the audience or musician can follow lyrics and chord symbols while an SMF or KAR song is being played.

For more information on the BK-7m Backing Module, visit www.RolandConnect.com."

ROLAND DEBUTS VIMA JM-5

"Los Angeles, CA, January 13, 2011 — Roland is pleased to announce the new VIMA JM-5 Sound Module. With thousands of high quality sounds, elegant design, and an easy-to-use interface, the JM-5 is the perfect all-in-one solution for full control of musical backgrounds at home or at any entertainment venue.

The JM-5 is a single audio unit dedicated to live vocal performance, and is perfect for karaoke, amateur and professional singers, piano players, and many entertainment venue owners. Equipped with a top-level sound engine, the VIMA JM-5 includes 128-voice polyphony, an SSC Sound Engine with over 1,000 sounds and 57 drum kits.

Songs can be played in a variety of formats—SMF, KAR, MP3, MP3+CDG, WAV, WAV+CDG, VIMA Tunes—either from USB Memory or external hard disk. Sing along with the two microphone inputs and included auto harmony and effects presets. Songs can be instantly recalled, and tempo and key can be changed with the turn of a knob. Vocal sounds can even be minimized with the Center Cancel feature. The whole performance can instantly be recorded to USB host memory as well.

The VIMA JM-5 also includes a composite video output so the audience or musician can follow lyrics and chord symbols as an SMF song is being played. Users can even load pictures from USB memory or external hard disk for an instant virtual slideshow.

For more information, visit www.RolandConnect.com."

BOSS ANNOUNCES RC-30 AND RC-3 LOOP STATION PEDALS

"Los Angeles, CA, January 13, 2011 — BOSS is proud to announce the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Station pedals, the latest additions to its industry-leading lineup of pedal-based loop recorders. Featuring high-powered digital signal processing, stereo operation, and new cutting-edge features, these battery-powered loopers are worthy successors to BOSS’ top-selling RC-20XL and RC-2 Loop Station pedals.

Live looping has become an increasingly popular means of creative expression for musicians everywhere, and BOSS’ portable, affordable, and simple-to-use Loop Station products have played a pivotal role in the rise of this new type of performing. Now, powered by BOSS’ proprietary ESC2 DSP chip, the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Stations offer looping musicians the most powerful and best-sounding tools yet available for recording and manipulating audio loops live and in the studio.

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NAMM: Roland introduces the GR-55 Guitar Synth

"A New Era of Sound, Power, & Performance

The Roland GR-55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. In terms of speed, it’s the fastest ever. It’s also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitch-detection technology. As for sound, the triple-core generator houses a world-class array of virtual guitars, basses, amps, and synth voices, enabling tones and textures that have never been heard before. Onstage or in the studio, you can instantly access the GR-55’s huge library of ready-to-use sounds, from pop to rock and beyond, with quick-access category buttons. Welcome to a groundbreaking new era in guitar synthesis!

* A revolutionary fusion of guitar synthesis and powerful COSM® guitar modeling
* Up to four sound sources at a time: two PCM synth tones, plus COSM guitar modeling and normal guitar input
* Easy to use and easy to play with hundreds of great, ready-to-use sounds for rock or pop guitarists
* Advanced Roland technology provides superb sound quality and lightning-fast processing
* Over 900 of Roland’s latest fully editable PCM sounds, including pianos, organs, strings, vintage synths, and much more

* COSM guitar and amp modeling
* Two types of multi-effects engines, plus global reverb, chorus, and delay effects, and an onboard looper
* Built-in USB audio player with foot control
* Available with or without GK-3 Divided Pickup"

YouTube via gear4music1 | January 13, 2011 |

"Roland introduces the GR-55 Guitar Synth at NAMM 2011. Check out http://www.gear4music.com/NAMM-2011.html for the latest NAMM updates."

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GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer Demo (part 1)

RolandChannel | January 13, 2011 |

"http://www.rolandconnect.com/product....
A New Era of Sound, Power, & Performance
The Roland GR-55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. In terms of speed, it's the fastest ever. It's also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitch-detection technology. As for sound, the triple-core generator houses a world-class array of virtual guitars, basses, amps, and synth voices, enabling tones and textures that have never been heard before."

Playing Bob Moog with Drawdio!

flickr By robbieporter

"I made a little video of me using my drawdio: www.drawdio.com/

Drawdio is basically a synthesizer attached to a pencil, so you can draw musical instruments and play them with your finger! AWESOME!!!"

Phobos and Deimos. - EMS synthi Aks Jam

Phobos and Deimos. by Georgios Karamanolakis
"Live improvisation at 11/1/2011

EMS synthi Aks
Delay at 5,34-5,40
found tape.
No post/effects or editing , one take."

Kinect Controlling Buchla 200e

YouTube via spindizzyman | January 13, 2011 |

"Hacked this together tonight. Using a Microsoft kinect connected to a Mac which is connected to a Xio which is connected to my Buchla. Lots of software and hacks in the chain."

ZOOM R24 Multitracker REVIEW A - Unboxing

YouTube via VJFranzK | January 13, 2011 |

"Portable Studio"

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AmpliTube Fender for iPhone and iPad Trailer - Fender Tone On Your iPhone

YouTube via ikmultimedia | January 13, 2011 |

"Fender™ Tone On Your iPhone

Coming soon to the App Store! More information: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/fenderiphone and http://www.ikmultimedia.com/fenderipad

The new AmpliTube Fender app for iPhone/iPod touch is full-featured Fender Tone guitar rig with a built-in recording studio right in the palm of your hands. Now you can dial in your favorite Fender guitar amp and effects sounds with the new AmpliTube Fender mobile app for iPhone®/iPod touch®. With the AmpliTube Fender app, you'll always have your favorite Fender gear, right on your iPhone/iPod touch. Now you can practice, play and record with that Famous Fender tone anywhere you go."

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