Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Korg NANOHUB USB Hub for Nano Series USB Controllers

Korg NANOHUB USB Hub for Nano Series USB Controllers Review



Korg NANOHUB USB Hub for Nano Series USB Controllers Feature

  • 1 x 4 USB Hub
  • Hook up to your laptop or desktop computer
  • Great for on the go
Attention nanophiles! When one simply isn't enough, it's time for the nanoHUB. The nanoHUB is a 1 x 4 USB hub that just happens to be excellent for hooking up multiple nanoSERIES USB controllers to your laptop or desktop computer.


Monday, January 30, 2012

Korg nanoKONTROL USB Controller, Black

Korg nanoKONTROL USB Controller, Black Review



Korg nanoKONTROL USB Controller, Black Feature

  • Maximum Polyphony: 32 Notes (Depending On The CPU Of Host Computer)
  • Number Of Parts: 8
  • Number Of Presets: 200 Presets (100 Programs, 100 Combinations), A User Bank (50 Programs, 50 Combinations)
  • 144 PCM Waveforms (100 Multi-Sounds, 44 Drum-Sounds)
  • 33 Effect Types
Part of the super-compact nanoSERIES, Korg's nanoKONTROL offers nine faders, nine knobs, 18 switches, plus a full transport section for expansive control; even a flexible note input mode to help you lay down your next big groove.

A plethora of controllers to help you get the most control out of your software for the size and money. Click to enlarge.

One of three nanoSERIES controllers.

Also available in white.

The Korg nanoSERIES
The Korg nanoSERIES provide a keyboard controller, a pad controller, and a studio controller with dedicated transport controls. Each of these USB-powered, slim-line controllers is designed to make the most of your valuable studio space, and is small enough to take with you on any musical journey. Place one of our keyboard controllers in front of your laptop, rest a pad controller on your music workstation, park a studio controller on your recording console--or anywhere else you need versatile control over your DAW, virtual instrument, effect or DJ software. Although small in size, all three nanoSERIES controllers go HUGE when it comes to functionality, yet their intuitive layouts provide extremely easy operation for any user.

nanoKONTROL--The Most Expansive Array of Controls For Its Size--Period
The nanoKONTROL features a plethora of controllers to help you get the most control out of your software for the size and money. nanoKONTROL offers nine faders, nine knobs, 18 switches and a full transport section. For each of the four programmable scenes the nanoKONTROL offers, you can set the controllers any way you need them. That means that you can transmit a total of 168 different MIDI CC (Control Change) messages, as well as MIDI notes with the switches. The six transport buttons can each transmit either MIDI CC messages or MMC messages to control functions such as: start, stop, loop, or record on your DAW software.

Imagine taking full control of your software--transport, a full track's worth of faders, pans and mutes--or how about precise dedicated control over the many parameters of software synths, samplers or virtual drum machines. It's all possible with the nanoKONTROL.

To add to the nanoKONTROL's flexibility, an attack and decay time can be specified for the eighteen switches. This allows you to smoothly feed controller messages into parameters such as wet/dry levels for an effect, a filter for a synth, or a volume fader for that perfect fade.

What's in the Box
Korg nanoKONTROL, USB cable, Owner's Manual The Korg nanoKONTROL boasts an impressive nine faders, nine knobs, 18 switches, and a full transport section, the Korg nanoKONTROL is an incredibly slim yet extremely potent USB MIDI controller! You can program each of the nanoKONTROL's four scenes to set up the controllers any way you need them. You'll have fingertip-access to a total of 168 different MIDI Control Change messages for seriously enhancing your workflow.


Sunday, January 29, 2012

Korg GA-40 Large Display Guitar and Bass Tuner

Korg GA-40 Large Display Guitar and Bass Tuner Review



Korg GA-40 Large Display Guitar and Bass Tuner Feature

  • A large, easy-to-see, LCD needle-style display
  • A compact tuner designed specifically for guitar and bass, with excellent performance and convenient functionality
  • Large, high-precision meter-type display for stable tuning indication
  • Quinta-Flat Tuning mode allows dropped tunings from one to five semitones
  • Supports tuning of seven-string guitars and six-string basses
The GA-40 is a dedicated, easy-to-operate guitar/bass tuner with automatic pitch detection. In Guitar mode it supports seven-string guitars (7B through 1E), and in Bass mode it supports six-string basses (Low-B and Hi-C). With the precision you expect from KORG, the GA-40 indicates the pitch quickly and accurately. The LCD needle-style display provides both the accuracy of an LCD as well as the easy viewing of a needle indicator, and the display has been enlarged for even better visibility. You can also use the built-in high-sensitivity microphone to tune an acoustic guitar.


Korg Pandora PXMINIBK Mini Personal Multi Effects Processor, Black

Korg Pandora PXMINIBK Mini Personal Multi Effects Processor, Black Review



Korg Pandora PXMINIBK Mini Personal Multi Effects Processor, Black Feature

  • Ultra-compact pocket-size multi-effect designed for both guitar and bass
  • Powered by REMS modeling technology
  • 200 preset programs (including song presets)
  • 200 user programs locations for storing your own sounds
  • 158 types of amazing amps and effects
Expanding the successful Pandora line of effects, the Korg Pandora Mini is an ultra compact unit for musicians who want to play their songs with effects anytime, anywhere. The Pandora Mini is the single product that excels in any situation such as practicing at home, recording, even warming up backstage or on tour. Korg’s proprietary REMS Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System delivers 158 sophisticated effects, 200 Preset programs provide stage-ready sounds for numerous genres and playing styles. Of those, 115 are Song Presets, each one ready to accurately recreate the specific sound used by a famous guitarist on one of their signature songs. The rhythm function lets you enjoy playing to a beat, and is bound to make your practicing even more fun. In a body so compact it might be mistaken for a tuner, the Pandora Mini packs in an astounding amount array of features. Despite the small size, there has been absolutely no compromise in sound quality. The amp models and effects are realistic and varied Analog characteristics such as a vacuum tube's distinctively fat sense of drive and the airy feeling of a speaker cabinet are all perfectly replicated. In addition to tried and true standard effects, the Pandora Mini also provides unusual effects such as an intelligent pitch shifter for produces musical harmonies, an acoustic simulator, and a guitar synth. It's the perfect unit for every style of guitarist or bassist.


Saturday, January 28, 2012

Korg CA-40 Large Display Auto Chromatic Tuner

Korg CA-40 Large Display Auto Chromatic Tuner Review



Korg CA-40 Large Display Auto Chromatic Tuner Feature

  • A compact chromatic tuner, ideal for use with brass band or orchestra
  • Larger and more easily readable high-precision LCD needle-style meter
  • Wide detection range from A0 - C8
  • Calibration function that accommodates a variety of concert pitches
  • Sound Out function that lets you produce a reference tone from the internal speaker. The tuner will remember the pitch you select
With superior features like a large, easy-to-read, LCD needle-style display, the Korg CA-40 Chromatic Tuner is a highly functional digital tuner at a great value.

A highly functional digital tuner at a great value. Click to enlarge.

Large, easy-to-read, LCD needle-style display.

Built-in tuner for tuning to reference tones.

Wide Detection Range
With a wide range that covers A0 (27.50 Hz) - C8 (4186.01 Hz), you can tune a variety of instruments with the Korg CA-40, including wind, string, and keyboard instruments. The pitch and range are detected quickly and accurately. You can use the built-in high-sensitivity microphone to detect the pitch of an acoustic instrument without the need for any other equipment. Alternatively, you can use the separately sold CM-100 contact microphone to send the vibration of the instrument directly to the tuner, so that you can tune accurately without worrying about other sounds in the environment. An output jack (bypass) has been added to this digital tuner, making it easy to check the tuning even while you perform.

Conveniently Thin and Compact
The pocket-sized CA-40 features a refined design with a stand on the back that lets you place this digital tuner on any surface.

Large, High-Precision LCD Meter
The CA-40's display has been enlarged for even clearer visibility. In addition to providing both the accuracy of an LCD and the easy viewing of a needle-style meter, red and green LEDs are also provided to indicate pitch deviations, making tuning smooth and easy.

Sound Out Function
In addition to letting you tune visually using the meter, this digital tuner provides a Sound Out function that plays a reference tone through the internal speaker, allowing you to tune by ear. You can adjust the reference tone in semitone steps over a range of C4 through C5 (one octave) to accommodate a variety of instruments. Since the reference tone you specify is remembered, it's easy to sound it again whenever you need to.

Adjustable Calibration
The Calibration function of this hand held tuner lets you adjust the pitch in 1 Hz steps over a range of 410 - 480 Hz in order to accommodate a variety of concert pitches, giving you the flexibility to tune accurately to any song or key. There's also a memory backup function that preserves the Calibration setting and Sound Out settings even when you turn off the power.

Auto Power Off Function
The power of this digital tuner will turn off automatically if the unit is left powered-on for 20 minutes without performing any operation, avoiding unnecessary battery consumption.

Long Battery Life
The CA-40 is designed for long battery life, and allows approximately 85 hours of continuous use (continuous A4 input, Meter mode, zinc-carbon batteries).

Three Year Warranty
Korg digital tuners and metronomes purchased from a Korg USA authorized dealer now have a three year warranty.

What's in the Box
Korg CA-40 Tuner, Two AAA Batteries, Owner's Manual The Korg CA40 Chromatic Tuner is a great value - with superior features like a large, easy-to-see, LCD needle-style display! The pocket-sized CA-40 features a refined design with a stand on the back that lets you place the tuner on any surface. With a wide range that covers A0 (27.50 Hz) - C8 (4186.01Hz), you can tune a variety of instruments with the CA-40, including wind, string, and keyboard instruments. Dimensions: 3.94(W) x 2.64(D) x 0.67 inches (H) Weight: 0.19 lbs. (88 g) (Including batteries) Included Items: Two AAA batteries.


Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Vox VFS5 VT Series 5 Button Footswitch

Vox VFS5 VT Series 5 Button Footswitch Review



Vox VFS5 VT Series 5 Button Footswitch Feature

  • Rugged metal construction
  • Heavy-duty footswitches
  • Four channel switches
  • One bank switch
  • Works with VT series amps
Control your tone on stage or in the studio with the VFS5 foot controller which works with any Vox VT series amp. Use this rugged 4-button footswitch to turn reverb and effects on and off, switch between presets, and even adjust speed and tap settings with your foot. Vox VT modeling amps each pack an incredible array of amp tones and effects, and you can take advantage of their power and versatility by connecting a VFS5 foot controller! Vox VFS5 Footswitch Features Rugged metal construction Heavy-duty footswitches Four channel switches One bank switch Works with VT series amps AmericanMusical com is an authorized dealer of VOX products.


Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Korg WAVEDRUM Mini Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer

Korg WAVEDRUM Mini Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer Review



Korg WAVEDRUM Mini Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer Feature

  • Portable percussion synthesizer built on Korg's renowned Wavedrum technology
  • Play two sounds at once for a rich musical experience: Play one sound from the dynamic pad, Play a second sound from any surface or object using the sensor clip
  • 100 Ready-to-play sounds ranging from acoustic tones to synthetic sounds
  • 100 Rhythm patterns serve as a rhythmic guide or provide jam-along-fun
  • 10 Preset audio effects; select any effect and enhance any sound
Legendary Wavedrum technology - now in compact form! Announcing the energetic and on-the-go Wavedrum Mini; with built-in speaker, battery-powered portability, and a revolutionary sensor clip that transforms nearly any object into an instrument. With drum and percussion sounds from around the world, revolutionary synth sounds, plus unique original sounds, the Wavedrum Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer has been embraced by percussionists, drummers, and music lovers around the world.


Monday, January 23, 2012

Korg Pitchblack Plus Chromatic Pedal Tuner

Korg Pitchblack Plus Chromatic Pedal Tuner Review



Korg Pitchblack Plus Chromatic Pedal Tuner Feature

  • Professional Pedal Tuner with an ultra-precise tuning accuracy of +/-0.1 Cents
  • True Bypass Output keeps your tone intact at all times
  • Two instruments can be connected simultaneously with separate tuning settings
  • Supports both chromatic and standard tunings
  • Open D, open E, open G, open A, and DADGAD setings
The Pitchblack Plus Chromatic Pedal Tuner is a professional guitar and bass pedal tuner, indispensable for stage shows! Designed to satisfy the needs of professional players the Pitchblack Plus offers ultra-high precision tuning with an accuracy of +/-0.1 cents. A versatile true bypass pedal, you can connect two guitars (or basses) tune them differently and store your tunings to each of the Pitchblack Plus's separate inputs. The Pitchblack Plus is a high-end pro-quality pedal tuner boasting ultra-high tuning accuracy within a range of +/-0.1 cents. Housed in a sleek black aluminum die cast body it packs a versatile range of tuning modes such as chromatic, standard (guitar/bass), open D, open E, open G, open A, and DADGAD, and also lets you create up to five custom tuning programs of your own with any temperament you specify. This is ideal for accommodating special tunings such as ethnic instruments and stretched tuning. The Pitchblack Plus also supports tuning for seven-string guitars and six-string basses. In addition, you can also use the flat tuning mode to tune your instrument as many as seven semitones below standard pitch. With a broad tuning range of E0 (20.60 Hz) to C8 (4186 Hz) and calibration that's adjustable in a range of 436-445 Hz, you'll be able to tune with an unprecedented degree of accuracy. The Pitchblack Plus offers a new level of high-precision tuning demanded by professional guitar and bass players for the recording studio or in live performance. The Pitchblack Plus works great with your current pedalboard system. It provides a DC OUT jack that can supply power to other effect pedals when the optional AC adaptor is used. By connecting the included DC cable, you can supply up to 200 mA of power to multiple effect pedals that require a 9V supply, simplifying the power connections in your effect board.


Sunday, January 22, 2012

Korg ESX1SD Electribe Sampler Music Production Station

Korg ESX1SD Electribe Sampler Music Production Station Review



Korg ESX1SD Electribe Sampler Music Production Station Feature

  • Incredible ease of use (you don't have to be a synth nut to program it)
  • New patterns from hot new artists
  • Twin vacuum tube Valve Force circuitry delivers analog warmth or menacing bite
  • 3 stereo effects can be chained together for radical sound warping
  • Crisp filters and speedy-smooth timbral modulation
Korg ESX1SD Electribe Music Production Sampler.


Korg nanoKEY 25 Key USB Controller Keyboard, White

Korg nanoKEY 25 Key USB Controller Keyboard, White Review



Korg nanoKEY 25 Key USB Controller Keyboard, White Feature

  • Keyboard: 25-Key With Velocity And 4 Velocity Curves
  • CC MODE Button
  • Octave Shift Up/Down Buttons
  • Pitch Up/Down Buttons
  • Modulation Button

The nanoKEY is an ultra-compact keyboard controller, featuring a great-feeling 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard that's ideal for song production. Each key on this USB-MIDI controller can also be set to send MIDI control data, further expanding its power.

Korg nanoKEY

Based off a laptop keyboard, this great-feeling, velocity sensitive, 25-note MIDI controller keyboard transmits your playing dynamics to your software accurately and expressively. In CC (Control Change) MODE, the keys become MIDI controllers, allowing you to control any MIDI assignable parameters within your software.

Detail of the Korg nanoKEY

The Octave Shift function offers immediate access to the entire MIDI note range. Pitch and modulation buttons are also provided, giving your performances the kind of expression that you would expect from any controller regardless of its size.

Specifications

  • Controllers:
    • Keyboard: 25-key with velocity and 4 velocity curves
    • CC MODE button
    • Octave Shift up/down buttons
    • Pitch up/down buttons
    • Modulation button
  • Dimensions: 12.6 x 3.27 x 0.55 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 8 ounces

What's in the Box

Korg nanoKEY, USB cable, and Owner's Manual.

The Korg nanoSERIES

The Korg nanoSERIES provide a keyboard controller, a pad controller, and a studio controller with dedicated transport controls. Each of these USB-powered, slim-line controllers is designed to make the most of your valuable studio space, and is small enough to take with you on any musical journey. Place one of our keyboard controllers in front of your laptop, rest a pad controller on your music workstation, park a studio controller on your recording console--or anywhere else you need versatile control over your DAW, virtual instrument, effect or DJ software. Although small in size, all three nanoSERIES controllers go huge when it comes to functionality, yet their intuitive layouts provide extremely easy operation for any user.

The nanoKEY is an ultra-compact keyboard controller, featuring a great-feeling 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard that's ideal for song production. Each key on this USB-MIDI controller can also be set to send MIDI control data, further expanding its power.

The Korg nanoSERIES
The Korg nanoSERIES provide a keyboard controller, a pad controller, and a studio controller with dedicated transport controls. Each of these USB-powered, slim-line controllers is designed to make the most of your valuable studio space, and is small enough to take with you on any musical journey. Place one of our keyboard controllers in front of your laptop, rest a pad controller on your music workstation, park a studio controller on your recording console--or anywhere else you need versatile control over your DAW, virtual instrument, effect or DJ software. Although small in size, all three nanoSERIES controllers go huge when it comes to functionality, yet their intuitive layouts provide extremely easy operation for any user.

nanoKEY--A Flexible MIDI Keyboard Controller That's Smaller Than a Laptop Keyboard
When Korg set out to build a slim-line MIDI controller keyboard, they utilized their years of experience in manufacturing innovative MIDI keyboards to create a great-feeling, velocity sensitive keyboard based off a laptop keyboard. The resulting 25-note keyboard on the nanoKEY will transmit your playing dynamics to your software accurately and expressively. In CC (Control Change) MODE, the keys become MIDI controllers, allowing you to control any MIDI assignable parameters within your software.

The Octave Shift function offers immediate access to the entire MIDI note range. Pitch and modulation buttons are also provided, giving your performances the kind of expression that you would expect from any controller regardless of its size.

What's in the Box
Korg nanoKEY, USB cable, and Owner's Manual.


Friday, January 20, 2012

Korg PXPS Power Supply for PX4 Pandora Models

Korg PXPS Power Supply for PX4 Pandora Models Review



Korg PXPS Power Supply for PX4 Pandora Models Feature

  • Compatibility:
  • PX4, PX4B, and PX4D
  • PXR4
  • PX4A
  • Ampworks
  • PXR4, PX4A, Ampworks
If you use your PX4A and PX4D (or any PX4 Pandora model, for that matter) in the studio, or at home, or anywhere you can get to an AC outlet, pick up this affordable Korg power supply and save your batteries for the bus ride. This power supply may also be used wtih the following Korg models: AMPWORKS B/G, KAOSSILATOR, miniKP, PX4/A/B/D, PXR4, PX5D.


Korg PS60 61-Key Portable Performance Synthesizer KEY ESSENTIALS BUNDLE

Korg PS60 61-Key Portable Performance Synthesizer KEY ESSENTIALS BUNDLE Review



PS60 Keyboard. PS60 Synth. 61-Note Keyboard BUNDLE Including the Korg PS60, On-Stage KS7190 Keyboard Stand, On-Stage KSP100 Pedal, Yamaha RH2C Stereo Headphones, and Hosa CPP203 10 Foot Stereo Instrument Cable. Designed for the gigging Ð or soon to be gigging Ð musician, the affordable Korg PS60 delivers premium sounds and professional effects in an easy-to-use package. Heavy on hardware, the PS60's new dedicated performance controls keep all the needs of the performer close at hand.


Thursday, January 19, 2012

Korg MA1 Metronome Red - Korg MA1RD

Korg MA1 Metronome Red - Korg MA1RD Review



Korg MA1 Metronome Red - Korg MA1RD Feature

  • Innovative "Beat Counting" display clearly shows: Number of Beats / Current Beat / Beats Remaining
  • Tempo (30 to 252 BPM) can be set three ways: Full Steps / Pendulum Steps / Tap Tempo button
  • 9 Beats and 8 Patterns offer rhythmic diversity; Full octave (C4-B4) of reference tuning pitches
  • Headphone jack with adjustable volume; Fold-out leg for easy viewing
  • Memory backup saves your settings; Auto power-off preserves battery life
Korg MA1RD MA1 Metronome Red.


Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Korg PS60 61 Key Performance Synth

Korg PS60 61 Key Performance Synth Review



Korg PS60 61 Key Performance Synth Feature

  • Great-feeling, responsive, semi-weighted 61-key Natural Touch keyboard
  • Instant access to six essential sound categories - Piano, E-Piano, Organ, Strings, Brass, and Synth
  • 440 impeccably voiced, ready-to-play, sounds created by Korg's renowned programmers
  • Korg's latest EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) sound technology
  • Create and save up to 20 split and layered Performances on the fly
Save BIG when you buy today!.