With the PSR-EW310 Portable Keyboard, Yamaha is expanding the PSR-EW series with the successor model of the PSR-EW300, which aims to make it easy for beginners and ambitious hobby musicians to enter the world of electric keyboards.  Equipped with an LCD backlit display for better representation, and this new entry-level keyboard is a 76-key version which also available in the 61-key version.  With the …

ASM (Ashun Sound Machines) has first introduced the ASM Hydrasynth Synthesizer keyboard at NAMM 2020, and we have a very important update for the synths that brings an amazing array of new features and behaviors. The new firmware version 1.5 for the ASM Hydrasynth brings five new filter models in “Filter 1” – namely, LP Stn12, ASM’s version of a popular 12dB low-pass filter; LP 1 …

AKAI Professional releases MPK Mini MKIII, the third generation of the popular MPK MIDI keyboard controller with modernized features. The first version of the Akai MPK Mini was already a compact, easy-to-use and versatile keyboard controller, which now wants to find more fans in the third generation. Thanks to the driverless plug-and-play connection, the Akai Professional MPK Mini MKIII can be …

There’s not much going live at the moment, but an effect like the new Zoom V3 Vocal Processor also makes sense off the stage. A vocal effect that is immediately ready for use also gets the podcast or the livestream from the home studio. And because the device can also be operated with batteries, you can even do it on …

According to ‘Singular Sound’, MIDI Maestro is the first intuitive MIDI controller for musicians who also wants to implement extensive control functions using the MIDI Maestro Mobile App. With pre-set commands in the app, simple adjustment, and presets for popular devices, the MIDI Maestro should be easy to integrate into the setup. Incorrect steps are a thing of the past …

Zoom has introduced the new G11 multi-effect processor for guitarists, in which more than 30 years of engineering and passion should manifest themselves in a perfect combination. It is said to represent Zoom’s most advanced multi-effects guitar processor to date and enable an infinite number of sound combinations. The new “ZOOM Original” amplifier models offer a completely new range of …

Arturia’s KeyStep is one of the most popular keyboards for many as it is one of the few compact devices that can send MIDI. BeatStep Pro is also successful, why not a combination? Now it’s here: the Arturia KeyStep Pro! Arturia KeyStep Pro There are far too few such things, so this combination of BeatStep Pro and KeyStep, but with …

Roland has already introduced the A-88MKII before NAMM 2020, a new 88-Key Hammer-Action MIDI keyboard controller for studio and stage with MIDI 2.0 support. The Roland A-88MKII keyboard MIDI controller is equipped with a weighted hammer mechanism, USB-C connectivity, RGB-illuminated controls and much more. The peculiarity lies in the preparation for the MIDI 2.0 standard, so this new Roland keyboard …

At NAMM 2020 Boss presents the new SY-1000 guitar synthesizer. Synth sounds are hip and now some manufacturers have special synth pedals on offer. It was only a matter of time before Boss launched a slightly larger model after the SY-1. Especially since Roland/Boss are pioneers in the Boss guitar pedals discipline. There is a lot of power in the …

Pioneer DJ is conjuring up a new 6-channel Professional DJ Mixer at NAMM 2020. The wait is over: Pioneer DJ Mixer DJM-V10 comes with a new design, a number of new features and, as before, a powerful price tag. The device impresses with 6 channels and now uses a 4-band EQ per channel as standard. There is also a revised …