News From Keysound

Roland HPi50e Have you ever wanted to learn to play the piano? Are you looking for a new hobby or simply looking for your child’s first piano? Keysound of Leicester is proud to announce the latest arrival of Roland’s Interactive piano , the HPi50e. A piano for both adults and children whom would benefit from encouragement and motivation to practice, practice, practice! The HPi50e and its unique interactive functionality unlike ALL other Digital pianos on the market will make learning the piano fun and not a chore! HPi50e - £1999.00 (On Display at Keysound Leicester – Visit our Showroom today!) At this price the product not only has all of the features found on the standard Roland HP506 but in addition houses a large high definition Screen which displays digital music notation and a vast array of interactive musical games, exercises & practice tools. Packed full of pre-loaded content and musical scores the piano also has the ability to upload (Via USB Port) unique and widely available content from the internet whatever your taste in music, anything from Bach, Mozart and Chopin to Adele, Emeli Sande or the Beatles. It’s all available via standard Midi files (SMF). Many people, and or parents of children learning may be concerned about investing in such a piano and may ask themselves “What if I give up?”. This is perfectly normal and is a question we get asked all the time at Keysound. The biggest reason for giving up is that the learner is not enjoying it, they see practising as a chore and on times will be asked to learn pieces of music that are not in line with their preferred tastes. Choosing any of the in-built pieces of music to suit your tastes, the interactive lesson feature on the HPi50 not only recognises any mistakes you might make but will also show you note by note where you went wrong. Based on the accuracy of your performance the piano will mark you and give you a score, thus laying down the marker for you to beat next time (kids love this!). Don’t like the song? Choose another from the 300 inbuilt pieces or simply upload your favourite pop song and start learning, it’s that easy and flexible. Keysound is Roland’s leading retailer when it comes to the HPi Series of pianos and we have to say that we are simply blown away with this latest model – it’s fantastic! Before making your decision and choosing a digital piano we would absolutely recommend trying out the HPi50e as this maybe just the product to get you started and take you on your musical journey… Keysound – 0116 2541053

Come and see the brand new Korg PA3 Ultimax twin keyboard system available with or without bass pedals. For those of you who love the versatility of a two keyboard organ offering instant sound changes, the most amazing orchestral voices, and all types of organ voicing, the Korg PA3 Ultimax is the perfect solution for you. With stunning sounds and over 2,000 registrations the Korg PA3x offers Professional Simplicity. Drawbar Registrations The Ultimax boasts a full set of vintage style drawbars along with lots of drawbar presets at the touch of the screen. Church Organs From the sound of a small chapel organ right through to the thunderous Cathedral Organs, the Ultimax offers you a vast choice of classical registrations. Making your own combinations is simple and recreating the acoustics of the buildings has never been better. Orchestral The very best of solo sounds of the orchestra combine to make the most realistic ensemble sounds you have ever heard. The ‘Real Strings’ will make the hairs on your arms tingle. Stunning Rhythmic Accompaniments Every style   comes with four instant STS registrations so that you can sit straight down and get instant balanced combinations. Recording From simple one touch recording to a full 16 track recording studio with full editing suite, the Ultimax has it all Best Ever? Powered by the Korg PA3x keyboard the new Ultimax is the most versatile twin manual instrument on offer today. With 38 years of experience, the staff at Keysound have created this new hybrid instrument that will appeal to all players. Call us now and experience the Ultimax for yourself.

We have a large selection of portable pianos on display. Come and see all of the major brands of Stage Portable piano's under one roof. Find us at Keysound on 117 Narborough Road, Leicester LE3 0PA, or feel free to give us a call on 0116 2541053. Here is just a few of the stage pianos that we have on display display: Roland F20 in Contemporary Black Roland FP80 in Black Casio PX150 in Black Casio PX350 in Black Korg SP170S in Black Korg SP280 in Black Kawai ES100 in Black Kawai ES7 in Black Yamaha P105 in Black

Keysound is proud to see the arrival of the Yamaha CLP535 in White Ash. A brand new design and unique colour alongside a new sound engine makes this piano a must see instrument. Come and see it for yourself, you can find us on 117 Narborough Road in Leicester. (Opposite Barclays Bank)

The new operating system for our flagship arranger. Connect your Pa3X to an iPad or an Android tablet, and enjoy the new exciting Sounds and Performances! Download PA3X OS 1.63 now

Roland is pleased to announce the RP401R and F-130R, two compact and affordable digital pianos designed for modern lifestyles. The RP401R offers a traditional look that’s ideal for a young family, while the streamlined F-130R is a perfect fit for a single person or couple living in an apartment or condo. Featuring top-level piano performance, intelligent rhythms, and compatibility with free Roland piano apps for the iPhone and iPad, the RP401R and F-130R provide solid foundations for years of learning and musical enjoyment. With Roland’s highly respected touch, tone, and technology features on board, the stylish RP401R and F-130R bring a high-grade piano experience to any home. The RP401R combines space-saving efficiency with traditional appointments such as an integrated music rack and a retractable keyboard cover. The F-130R’s understated-yet-elegant look blends nicely into urban living spaces, with a unique lid design that provides a low-profile appearance when the piano is not in use. As musical instruments, the RP401R and F-130R offer performance that easily surpasses others in their price class. Roland’s acclaimed SuperNATURAL Piano technology provides a truly authentic piano experience, inspiring young students and advanced players alike with the rich, expressive tone of an acoustic grand. The newly developed PHA-4 Standard Keyboard inherits the functions, appearance, and Ivory Feel texture of keyboards in Roland’s flagship instruments, and includes the latest sensing technology to take advantage of SuperNATURAL Piano’s vast tonal range. With the intelligent rhythm function in the RP401R and F-130R, users can enjoy playing and practicing along with a complete backing ensemble that automatically follows chords played on the keyboard. 72 different rhythm styles cover a variety of musical genres, from rock, country, and jazz to Latin, reggae, and modern electronic styles. Playing with rhythms also offers a fun way to explore the diverse selection of additional sounds in the RP401R and F-130R, which include electric pianos, organs, guitars, brass, synths, and many others. Thanks to the innovative Headphones 3D Ambience effect, users can enjoy the spacious sound field of an acoustic piano while playing with headphones during private practice sessions. Other useful features for daily playing include a large onboard song library and a built-in recorder for self-evaluation and sharing performances via USB memory. Both pianos also include a Volume Limit function, which allows parents to preset a maximum volume so their kids don’t play loud sounds unexpectedly. The RP401R and F-130R are compatible with Roland’s free piano apps for Apple iOS devices, providing a great way to motivate practice and enhance enjoyment. The Air Performer app lets users play along with favorite songs in the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly through the piano’s sound system via Roland Wireless Connect (optional). The Piano Partner app for iPad includes Flash Card, an interactive music program that’s fun for kids, plus a graphical interface for selecting tones, songs, and rhythms in the RP401R and F-130R. Piano Partner also features DigiScore Lite, which displays the piano’s built-in songs as sheet music on the iPad.   The RP401R is available in Contemporary Black or Simulated Rosewood finishes, while the F-130R is available in Contemporary Black or White.

Roland is pleased to announce the RP401R and F-130R, two compact and affordable digital pianos designed for modern lifestyles. The RP401R offers a traditional look that’s ideal for a young family, while the streamlined F-130R is a perfect fit for a single person or couple living in an apartment or condo. Featuring top-level piano performance, intelligent rhythms, and compatibility with free Roland piano apps for the iPhone and iPad, the RP401R and F-130R provide solid foundations for years of learning and musical enjoyment. With Roland’s highly respected touch, tone, and technology features on board, the stylish RP401R and F-130R bring a high-grade piano experience to any home. The RP401R combines space-saving efficiency with traditional appointments such as an integrated music rack and a retractable keyboard cover. The F-130R’s understated-yet-elegant look blends nicely into urban living spaces, with a unique lid design that provides a low-profile appearance when the piano is not in use. As musical instruments, the RP401R and F-130R offer performance that easily surpasses others in their price class. Roland’s acclaimed SuperNATURAL Piano technology provides a truly authentic piano experience, inspiring young students and advanced players alike with the rich, expressive tone of an acoustic grand. The newly developed PHA-4 Standard Keyboard inherits the functions, appearance, and Ivory Feel texture of keyboards in Roland’s flagship instruments, and includes the latest sensing technology to take advantage of SuperNATURAL Piano’s vast tonal range. With the intelligent rhythm function in the RP401R and F-130R, users can enjoy playing and practicing along with a complete backing ensemble that automatically follows chords played on the keyboard. 72 different rhythm styles cover a variety of musical genres, from rock, country, and jazz to Latin, reggae, and modern electronic styles. Playing with rhythms also offers a fun way to explore the diverse selection of additional sounds in the RP401R and F-130R, which include electric pianos, organs, guitars, brass, synths, and many others. Thanks to the innovative Headphones 3D Ambience effect, users can enjoy the spacious sound field of an acoustic piano while playing with headphones during private practice sessions. Other useful features for daily playing include a large onboard song library and a built-in recorder for self-evaluation and sharing performances via USB memory. Both pianos also include a Volume Limit function, which allows parents to preset a maximum volume so their kids don’t play loud sounds unexpectedly. The RP401R and F-130R are compatible with Roland’s free piano apps for Apple iOS devices, providing a great way to motivate practice and enhance enjoyment. The Air Performer app lets users play along with favorite songs in the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly through the piano’s sound system via Roland Wireless Connect (optional). The Piano Partner app for iPad includes Flash Card, an interactive music program that’s fun for kids, plus a graphical interface for selecting tones, songs, and rhythms in the RP401R and F-130R. Piano Partner also features DigiScore Lite, which displays the piano’s built-in songs as sheet music on the iPad.   The RP401R is available in Contemporary Black or Simulated Rosewood finishes, while the F-130R is available in Contemporary Black or White.

We offer £100 cash back on the AP-450, AP-650 and PX-850 Casio digital pianos. To read more about these fantastic pianos follow the links below: Casio AP-450 Digital Piano Casio AP-650 Digital Piano Casio PX-850 Digital piano This offer end 30th of April 2014 Please feel free to call Keysound on 0116 2541053 if require more information

Today the first shipment of the new range Clavinova's arrived at Keysound in Leicester. Feel free to come and try this new Clavinova CLP525. You can also view all the great features and details of the Clavinova CLP525 here. If you would like any more information please feel free to contact us on 0116 2541053 or email us at sales@keysound.co.uk.

Keysound are proud to have supplied The City of London Sinfonia with a Kawai CN34, for their First Time Live concert. The conductor is Micheal Collins. The aim of these concerts is to bring high quality music to nearly 14,000 young people aged between 10 and 14, that normally would not be getting the chance to see any live concerts due to financial situation. All these concerts will involve young people in some sections of the repertoire.

Great news for all the Korg PA900, PA600 and PA300 owners. You can now download the songbook editor v1.5 for your PC, this will enable you to edit your songbook quick and easily. Download the songbook editor v1.5

This operating system will enable you to communicate with iPad/Android tablets. it also allows mixing microphone and line inputs. Download PA900 OS 1.10 now