Friday, December 30, 2011

On Stage KT7800 Padded Keyboard Bench

On Stage KT7800 Padded Keyboard Bench Review



On Stage KT7800 Padded Keyboard Bench Feature

  • 3 holes on each leg make for 3 height positions: 18.75", 20", 20.5"
  • Legs fold flat for storage
  • Weight Capacity: 300 lbs.
  • Cushion Thickness: 2 inch
  • Bench Seat Size: 12 x 17 inches
At under 10 pounds, this lightweight, easily transportable keyboard stool offers great convenience at an amazing price. With a generously padded imitation leather seat the BP-010-BK can be adjusted in height from 16 - 24 Inches.


Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Quik Lok BX-9 Keyboard Accessories

Quik Lok BX-9 Keyboard Accessories Review



Quik Lok BX-9 Keyboard Accessories Feature

  • Quik Lok's piano styled benches offer a strong, durable, yet comfortable and elegant alternative to traditional wood benches
  • Each bench features a thick cushioned seat covered with a durable textured vinyl and two legs have levelling adjusters to compensate for uneven floors
  • Small Bench
Small bench. 3 height positions. seat dimension 10x21x1.6.


Monday, December 26, 2011

On Stage KS7350 Pro Heavy Duty Folding Z Keyboard Stand

On Stage KS7350 Pro Heavy Duty Folding Z Keyboard Stand Review



On Stage KS7350 Pro Heavy Duty Folding Z Keyboard Stand Feature

  • Unique Z-frame allows for playing positions from either side and can be broken down for travel and storage
  • Easy height adjustments with line-it up positions
  • Center box beam provides extra reinforcement and allows for independent width adjustments
The On Stage KS7350 Stand is a muscular folding, Z-style stand. It has a mammoth 500 lb. load capacity so it will handle even the alrgest stage pianos, workstations DJ systems, even large mixing consoles. The KS7350 adjusts from 24 to 38 inches high and from 21 top 36 inches wide. Features include all welded construction and 1x2 inches tubing.


Saturday, December 24, 2011

SKB Roto-ATA 88-Note Large Keyboard Case with Wheelsand, TSA Locking, Trigger Latches

SKB Roto-ATA 88-Note Large Keyboard Case with Wheelsand, TSA Locking, Trigger Latches Review



SKB Roto-ATA 88-Note Large Keyboard Case with Wheelsand, TSA Locking, Trigger Latches Feature

  • High durability and strength
  • TSA glass reinforced nylon trigger latches
  • Combination foam/cleat interior
  • Reinforced bridging in the lid
  • Built-in wheels for tilt-and-go transport
The 1R6223W for 88-note keyboards is designed for keyboard players who are looking for the best protection for their delicate musical instruments. It is rotationally molded from Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), offering high durability and strength and features SKB’s proprietary glass reinforced nylon trigger latches with TSA locks, enabling musicians to safely lock the case and still have it inspected by airline security personnel. SKB is the only case manufacturer to utilize this technology. The 1R6223W features a combination foam/cleat interior, which holds the instrument securely during transport. Adhesive backed foam for the interior lid is provided loose, so the musician can customize the fit of the case to match the keyboard. Special, reinforced bridging in the lid gives this case the strength to withstand the most demanding tours. This 88 standard size case is designed for keyboards such as the Korg Oasys 88, Roland Fantom G8 and Yamaha Motif XS8. This case features built-in wheels, offering tilt-and-go transport, and is water resistant making it excellent for inclement weather.


Thursday, December 22, 2011

Yamaha EZ-200 61 Full-Sized Touch Sensitive Lighted Keyboard Bundle

Yamaha EZ-200 61 Full-Sized Touch Sensitive Lighted Keyboard Bundle Review



Yamaha EZ-200 61 Full-Sized Touch Sensitive Lighted Keyboard Bundle Feature

  • 61 Full Size Keys
  • 32 Notes of Polyphony
  • 367 high-quality tones
  • Learn to play the "EZ" way instructional method
  • Stereo Speakers
Never played piano or keyboard before? The EZ-200 lighted keyboard from Yamaha will have you playing songs from the very first day. Just call up a song from the 100 songs built-in to the keyboard, select if you'd like to play the left or right hand part and hit "Start". The keyboard will light up the key that you're supposed to play, and in fact, the song will actually stop and wait for you to find the correct key! All of the tools you need are found in the keyboard, including how to play chords. This bundle includes everything else you need, as well--a keyboard stand, headphones, and a power supply.

Learn to play today. Click to enlarge.

Expressive Touch like a piano
If you're buying a keyboard having piano in mind, you'll want Yamaha's Touch Response feature. On an acoustic piano, striking a key harder will produce a louder sound, striking it softer will produce a softer sound. With Yamaha's "Touch Response" the EZ-200 keyboard responds like an acoustic piano.

Portable Grand: Industry's best piano
You're never more than a button push away from the most realistic piano sound in portable keyboards today. One press of the Portable Grand button resets the entire keyboard to a stereo-sampled piano--perfect for when it's time to practice. Yamaha is known around the world for the quality of our acoustic pianos and this attention to detail is evident as you enjoy the warmth and clarity of the EZ-200 Portable Grand piano. And of course, the keyboard includes a Sustain Pedal jack on the back for practicing and playing piano pieces.

100 built-in songs for you to learn to play, using the Yamaha Education Suite.

The lighted keyboard will have you playing songs from the very first day.

Built-in stereo speakers for brilliant sound.

Bundle includes a keyboard stand, headphones, and a power supply.

Yamaha Education Suite: Helps you learn to play
The EZ-200 has 100 built-in songs for you to learn to play, using the Yamaha Education Suite. The songs are separated into left and right hand parts, providing 7 levels of lessons plus a convenient chord dictionary. In addition, the correct fingering is indicated in the LCD display.

  • Three keyboard lessons for each hand:

    • Lesson One--LISTEN & LEARN the melody or rhythm of a selected song.
    • Lesson Two--TIMING mode allows you to play the melody or chord by pressing any key using the correct timing.
    • Lesson Three: WAITING mode stops the playback of a song until you find the correct note and then continues.

  • Lesson Grading--monitors your progress as you practice each lessons two and three and gives you a grade.
  • Chord Dictionary--shows you how to play chords and tells you which chords you are playing by displaying the notes and chord name on the LCD screen.

Computer Connectivity: General MIDI (GM) and XGlite compatible
The music pathway to your computer and the Internet is MIDI. It's the way that keyboards communicate with computers. And because the EZ-200 is both General MIDI (GM) and XGlite compatible, you have access to thousands of MIDI song files on the Internet.

367 Voices and the One-Touch Setting
The EZ-200 has 367 Voices for you to choose from. For example, there are pianos, electric pianos, harpsichord, guitars, drums, bass, violins, brass and synthesizer voices. Pretty much every instrument in the orchestra is at your fingertips. And if you don't know which sound goes with what style of music, the keyboard can select an appropriate sound for you using the convenient One-Touch Setting.

Sound Quality: Real stereo (Not just 2 Speakers)
Some keyboards have two speakers but aren't stereo. Don't be fooled. Just because a keyboard has two speakers doesn't mean that it's truly stereo with two separate amplifiers. All Yamaha Portable Keyboards feature stereo-sampling technology.

32 Note Polyphony and 16 Part Multi Timbrel
In electronic keyboards, the more sounds made at the same time--polyphony--the more memory is needed. Obviously, more is always better, because too little polyphony can cause dropouts in dense passages of music. Some keyboards at this price point have only 12-note polyphony. The EZ-200 has 32 notes of polyphony and will play back 16 different parts or sounds at once (16-part multi timbrel); enough for the most demanding needs.

Reverb
Yamaha has long been a world leader in digital signal processing technology. In fact, Yamaha professional audio products are found in most professional recording studios around the world. The EZ-200 takes full advantage of this know-how, giving you an extensive range of nine, top-quality reverb effects that simulate playing in everything from a small room to a large spacious concert hall; a first in this price range.

Metronome
Just what the teacher ordered! A fully adjustable metronome is just a button push away.

Strike up the Band!--Keyboard Styles
In addition to the 100 songs found in the EZ-200, there are 100 Styles that allow you to play any song you like. It's just like having a built-in band. Call up your favorite style of music like Rock, Big Band or Country, press a chord or play Single Finger mode, and the EZ-200 will follow you through a piece of music, providing all of the drums, bass, piano, guitar, horn and string parts for you. With this instrument, you can make great sounding music with little more than 2 fingers, however as you learn to play, the EZ-200 will adapt to your new skills and automatically switch between single finger mode and fingered mode where you play all the notes of the chord.

Connectivity
The EZ-200 features MIDI In/Out, Sustain Pedal jack and a Headphone jack for private practice.

Don't forget your Survival Kit!
Designed to provide you with everything you need to get started. Kit includes a two-year extended warranty, power adaptor, foot switch on models that require it, stereo headphones, bonus coupons and a DVD-ROM. Look for it at a dealer near you.

What's in the Box
Yamaha EZ200 Keyboard, Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, Power Supply, Music Rest, Owner's Manual, Song Book The Yamaha EZ200 lighted keyboard is a great sounding, fun, easy way to learn how to play! Designed specifically for beginners, the EZ200 61 Key lighted keyboard from Yamaha will have you playing songs from the very first day. Just call up a song from the 100 songs built in to the keyboard, select if you'd like to play the left or right hand part and hitStart. The keyboard will light up the key that you're supposed to play and , the song will actually stop and wait for you to find the correct key! All of the tools you need are found in the keyboard, including how to play chords.


Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Casio CTK2000 61 Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/iPod Connection

Casio CTK2000 61 Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/iPod Connection Review



Casio CTK2000 61 Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/iPod Connection Feature

  • 61 piano-style keys
  • 400 Tones
  • 48-note polyphony (maximum)
  • 150 Rhythms
  • USB Connectivity
  • 150 Rhythms, 400 Tones
The Casio CTK2000 is ideal for beginners, children, adults, everyone! And it's loaded with features like a USB port to connect to your computer, plus 48-note polyphony so you are always in control. The CTK2000 keyboard features a 61-key full-size keyboard with MP3/iPod connectivity, an LCD display, and a 3 Step Lesson learning system. The CTK2000 allows you to select up to 400 tones that now include a world music library. There are also 150 versatile rhythms to help add plenty of life to all your keyboard performances. The CTK2000 comes with a total of 110 built-in tunes. You can play back built-in tunes for your own listening pleasure, or you can use them for practice or even sing-alongs.


Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Yamaha YPT-320 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter, Deluxe Keyboard Stand and Professional Headphones

Yamaha YPT-320 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter, Deluxe Keyboard Stand and Professional Headphones Review



Yamaha YPT-320 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter, Deluxe Keyboard Stand and Professional Headphones Feature

  • Total of 482 high-quality instrument voices and 106 accompaniment styles
  • Music Database: 100 song titles for quick keyboard setups
  • Special 2-track Easy Recording feature
  • Portable Grand button lets you instantly call up Yamaha's world-famous grand piano sound
  • The package comes bundled with professional closed-cup headphones, a single braced X-style keyboard stand, and a power supply.
The YPT-320 is a touch sensitive instrument that features 482 dynamic, authentic voices, with 361 XGlite voices, 12 drum kits and a sound effect kit. The YPT-320 also has 106 accompaniment styles and 102 built-in songs. Music database with 100 songs-for instantly setting entire instrument to match a desired music genre. Special two-track Easy Recording feature lets you record and save up to five of your original songs - great for composing and practice purposes. You can practice the preset Songs using these lesson functions: "Keys to Success", "Listening, Timing, Waiting" and "Phrase Repeat." Keys to Success helps you master a Song, whereas Listening, Timing, Waiting helps you first master the timing then playing the correct notes. Phrase Repeat lets you select and repeatedly practice a specific phrase in the Song. In the "Keys to Success" mode, you can practice individual phrase separately. Each time you finish a specific Step, your score is shown in the display. Passing one Step (with a score of 60 or better) lets you go on to next one automatically. The package comes bundled with professional closed-cup headphones, a single braced X-style keyboard stand, and a power supply. (Please note - the power supply will be found in the end cap of the keyboard packaging - don't accidentally throw it away when you are unpacking your new keyboard!)


Monday, December 19, 2011

Yamaha PKBB1 Single Braced Adjustable X-Style Keyboard Bench

Yamaha PKBB1 Single Braced Adjustable X-Style Keyboard Bench Review



Yamaha PKBB1 Single Braced Adjustable X-Style Keyboard Bench Feature

  • Padded Seat
  • Steel Construction
  • 3 position height adjustment
  • Folds for easy storage
  • Yamaha PKBB1 Single Braced Adjustable X-Style Keyboard Bench
The PKBB1 offers lasting comfort and a reputation as one of Yamaha's top-selling benches. Its ultra-thick padding and extra-wide single seat assures the utmost comfort for hours of music enjoyment.

With a definitive black finish and a soft padded seat, this bench is fully adjustable for individual comfort and folds up for your traveling convenience. Height is adjustable from 17.5 to 19.5 inches.

Recommended for use with any portable keyboard or synthesizer.

What's in the Box
Yamaha PKBB1 Keyboard Bench The Yamaha PKBB1 Keyboard Bench offers lasting comfort and a reputation as one of Yamaha's top-selling benches. Its ultra-thick padding and extra-wide single seat assures the utmost comfort for hours of music enjoyment. With a definitive black finish and a soft padded seat, this bench is fully adjustable for individual comfort and folds up for your traveling convenience. AmericanMusical com is an authorized dealer of Yamaha products.


Sunday, December 18, 2011

Casio CTK4000 Portable Keyboard Pack with Stand, AC Adapter, Headphones, and Keyboard Starter Instructional Software

Casio CTK4000 Portable Keyboard Pack with Stand, AC Adapter, Headphones, and Keyboard Starter Instructional Software Review



Casio CTK4000 Portable Keyboard Pack with Stand, AC Adapter, Headphones, and Keyboard Starter Instructional Software Feature

  • 61 piano-style keys
  • Touch Response (2 sensitivity levels, off)
  • 48-note polyphony (maximum)
  • 570 high-quality tones including stereo grand piano tones
  • 180 rhythms including 74 ethnic rhythms and 20 patterns for piano play
The Casio CTK4000 Premium Software Package comes bundled with everything you need to get started. Included you will receive a pair of closed-cup headphones, X-style keyboard stand, power supply, and eMedia’s piano and keyboard starter instructional software.The Casio CTK4000 61 key portable keyboard is crammed with great sounds and music-making features, so it's great for beginning players, advanced players, and everyone in between! 570 sounds, 180 rhythms, and 152 songs/lessons keep the Casio CTK-4000 interesting, while a new sampling function makes it more fun to play with now more than ever. Pick a sound - up to 10 seconds - on your portable audio device, than play the sound as you press piano keys to spice up your playing. Built-in lessons, facilitated by the graphic screen, are great for beginners, and a USB port makes it easy to connect the Casio CTK-4000 to your computer.To further deepen the users learning experience, this package comes bundled with eMedia’s Piano and Keyboard Starter CD-ROM software which gives you everything you need to learn how to play. From basics such as hand position and note reading to time signatures, playing with both hands and much more! Learn from over 50 step-by-step lessons with full-motion video demonstrations. Piano teacher Irma Justicia has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music and is the featured instructor in these lessons. Learn from either the music notation or an animated keyboard. Songs include recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI and MIDI accompaniments. With the CTK4000’s USB connectivity, you can get specific feedback on playing mistakes.


Friday, December 16, 2011

World Tour KC50S10 Deluxe Padded Keyboard Bag 48.25 X 16.75 X 6.90

World Tour KC50S10 Deluxe Padded Keyboard Bag 48.25 X 16.75 X 6.90 Review



World Tour KC50S10 Deluxe Padded Keyboard Bag 48.25 X 16.75 X 6.90 Feature

  • Two zippered pouches
  • Shoulder strap
  • Inside dimensions: 38x15x6 inches
The World Tour padded keyboard gig bag models have each been specifically designed for the most popular keyboard sizes. With its adjustable strap, you will be able to take your keyboard with you safely to every gig or lesson you have. The two zippered pouches in the front will be perfect for carrying everything from your music books to your power supplies and cables.


Thursday, December 15, 2011

Yamaha YPT-220 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter, Deluxe Keyboard Stand and Professional Headphones

Yamaha YPT-220 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter, Deluxe Keyboard Stand and Professional Headphones Review



Yamaha YPT-220 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter, Deluxe Keyboard Stand and Professional Headphones Feature

  • 61-key portable keyboard with 375 high-quality instrument voices and 100 accompaniment styles
  • Premium package includes professional closed-cup headphones, single x-braced stand, and power supply
  • Portable Grand button lets you instantly call up Yamaha's world-famous grand piano sound
  • Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) feature; 102 built-in songs for easy learning
  • Powered by 6 AA batteries or AC adapter(included in Styrofoam in keyboard box)
A great choice for beginners on the go, the 61-key Yamaha YPT-220 personal keyboard features 375 natural sounding voices--including Yamaha's world-famous grand piano sound--and the Yamaha Education Suite of learning tools (with 102 built-in songs) that make piano practice fun. Other features include 361 professional sounding XGlite voices, 12 drum kit sounds, 100 accompaniment styles, and rich reverb effect that adds concert-hall ambience to any performance.

This Premium Package also comes with professional closed-cup headphones, single x-braced stand, and power supply.



The 61-key Yamaha YPT-220 portable keyboard.

Key Features

  • Voices & Styles: Total of 375 high-quality instrument voices (Stereo Grand Piano, 361 XGlite voices, 12 Drum Kits and Sound Effect Kit) and 100 accompaniment styles.
  • Sound Effect Kit: Try out each key and enjoy the sound of a dog burking, running water, a creaking door and many other unique effects.
  • Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) is an advanced set of helpful learning tools built into the instrument, letting you teach yourself how to play and perform. Y.E.S. helps you master a song with easy lesson steps. Each lesson can be done in isolation with either your left hand or right hand, or both.
  • Portable Grand Button: Playing piano is fast and easy with Yamaha's Portable Grand function. One dedicated button brings up a great sounding piano, stunningly rich and authentic in its sound and exceptionally responsive to your playing touch, as well as setting up the keyboard to play as a piano.
  • Reverb: Different reverb types let you add rich, concert-hall ambience to your performance.

Specifications

  • Number of keys: 61 (organ style)
  • Number of voices: Stereo Grand Piano + 361 XGlite + 13 Drum/SFX/SE Kits
  • Display: Custom LCD
  • Tone generating technology: AWM Stereo Sampling
  • Reverb: 9 types
  • Number of preset styles: 100
  • Number of preset songs: 102
  • Amplifiers: 2.5W + 2.5W
  • Dimensions: 37.2 x 4.6 x 13.7 inches (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 9 pounds, 11 ounces


Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Gator Cases GKPE-76-TSA 76 Note Keyboard Case with wheels TSA Latches

Gator Cases GKPE-76-TSA 76 Note Keyboard Case with wheels TSA Latches Review



Gator Cases GKPE-76-TSA 76 Note Keyboard Case with wheels TSA Latches Feature

  • Nearly indestructible polyethylene construction
  • Unique wedge and block design for interior customizing
  • 2 TSA locking latches with impact diversion dishes
  • 200lb weight capacity recessed in-line wheels
  • Two rubber gripped handles with 130lb weight capacity
ATA Molded PE Case w/ TSA Latches & Wheels for 76 Note Keyboards


Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Casio CTK-3000 Premium Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones

Casio CTK-3000 Premium Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones Review



Casio CTK-3000 Premium Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones Feature

  • 61 piano-style keys
  • Touch Response (2 sensitivity levels, off)
  • 48-note polyphony (maximum)
  • 400 high-quality tones including stereo grandpiano tones
  • Package includes Yamaha Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones
The Casio CTK-3000 is an affordable instrument with a 61 Key Piano Style Touch Sensitive Keyboard, 400 total onboard Tones, 150 Rhythms and Digital Effects. Packed with great features such as Casio's famous Step-up Lesson System, audio inputs for a MP3 player, USB port for MIDI implementation and a pitch wheel for additional expression over sounds. All this makes CTK-3000 more realistic and expressive than ever before at this price range.

Everything you need to get started.

CTK-3000 Premium Pack

The Premium Pack bundles the CTK-3000 keyboard with a Yamaha power supply, keyboard stand and professional closed-cup stereo headphones.

Standard-Size Keys with Touch Response
The CTK-3000 features 61 standard-size keys and two sensitivity levels for a more piano-like experience, along with 48-note polyphony (24-note for certain tones).

400 Built-In Tones
Find just the right sound with 400 built-in tones, and select from ten different reverb settings to add depth.

USB Port
For many musicians, the computer has become a music-making center. Connect the CTK-3000 to a computer using a USB cable and exchange MIDI data between the two devices. Send play data from the keyboard to music software running on your computer, or send MIDI data from your computer to the keyboard for playback.

Built-In Sampling
You can use the CTK-3000 to sample a sound from a portable audio player or other device, and then play the sound with keyboard keys. For example, you could sample the bark of your dog and then use the sound in a melody, or grab passages from a CD. The sampling feature is a fun way to create new sounds.

Note: Samples are not stored permanently. Turning off power will cause any sampled sound data on the keyboard to be deleted.

An affordable, full-featured portable keyboard. Click to enlarge.

Internal speakers and battery-powering option for full portability. Click to enlarge.

View full control diagram. Click to enlarge.

110 Built-In Songs With Step Up Lessons
The CTK-3000 comes with a bank of songs for your learning and enjoyment, from classics like "Greensleeves" or "Auld Lang Syne" to holiday tunes like "Jingle Bells."

To master a song, it is best to break it up into shorter parts (phrases), master the phrases, and then put everything together. The CTK-3000 features a "Step Up Lesson" feature that helps you to do just that. The built-in songs are pre-divided into phrases to help you master keyboard play. Step Up Lesson takes you through practice of the right hand part, left hand part, and both hand parts for each phrase of a song. Master all of the phrases and you master the song.

Music Challenge Keyboard Game
Music Challenge is a game that measures your reaction speed as you press keys in response to on-screen keyboard indicators and fingering guide indications.

Auto Accompaniment
Simply specify a chord and the keyboard automatically produces the matching rhythm, bass, and chord patters. One-touch fill-ins make accompaniments sound interesting and natural. 150 built in auto-accompaniment rhythm patterns.

Transpose Function
An easy operation instantly changes the key of the keyboard.

Audio Input
Play along with MP3 or CD players or other devices by plugging them into the stereo mini input jack.

Battery or AC Power
Power the CTK-3000 with six AA-sized batteries (approximately four hours of continuous operation with alkaline batteries) or purchase the AD-5 AC adapter separately to power from your electrical outlets. Built-in speakers make the keyboard entirely portable.

An Auto Power Off feature turns off the device six minutes after the last key is touched, helping you save batteries.

What's in the Box
CTK-3000 Keyboard, Music Stand, Song Book, Safety Precautions, Appendix, Warranty, Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Headphones


Monday, December 5, 2011

M Audio Radium USB MIDI Controller Keyboard 61 Keys

M Audio Radium USB MIDI Controller Keyboard 61 Keys Review



M Audio Radium USB MIDI Controller Keyboard 61 Keys Feature

  • 61-note keyboard
  • 8 knobs and 8 sliders assignable to any MIDI parameters
  • Pitch and modulation wheels
  • USB port routes 16 channels of MIDI I/O directly to and from your computer
  • MIDI Out jack routes MIDI signals from Radium to control external gear
Radium is a new breed of controller. Designed to meet the needs of todays electronic musicians, Radium puts you in control of any 16 MIDI-assignable parameters within your favorite software programs. Radium is also a USB MIDI interface that speaks directly with your computer without any extra devices. You won't need a separate MIDI interface for this keyboard -- it is the MIDI interface.