November 2, 2017
New Firmware Now Out For The Yamaha Genos v1.10
Yamaha have release new firmware for the Yamaha Genos, take a look at the list below to see all the new added features
[V1.02 to V1.10]
-You can now use a new function: Audio Multi Recording.
-Now supports use with the Yamaha Expansion Manager (V2.5.0 or later).
-Supports Expansion Audio Styles.
-You can now search for the desired Registration Memory Bank file when adding it to the Playlist.
-You can now additionally save the following parameters to a Registration Memory.
・Arpeggio Velocity
・Arpeggio Gate Time
・Arpeggio Unit Multiply
・Style Retrigger Rate
・Style Retrigger On/Off
・Style Retrigger On/Off & Rate
-You can now check the Wireless LAN status on the Time display.
-The lighting condition of the [RECORDING] button has been changed; it now displays the recording status.
-The timing to execute Wireless LAN connection processing has been changed.
-Fixed the names of some Voices.
-Improved the settings of some Voices, Styles, and One Touch Settings.
-Improved the processing performance in case that load is high when playing.
-Improved the performance of MIDI transmit/receive.
-Fixed other problems.
If you click on the link below, this will take you to Yamaha’s website where you can download the latest firmware
https://uk.yamaha.com/en/support/updates/firm_genos.html
Or for more information contact Keysound in Leicester on (0116) 254 1853 or email sales@keysound.co.uk
October 27, 2017
The New Concert Grand Pianos Series of Kawai
For more information about the Kawai Concert Pianos:
Kawai CA48
Kawai CA78
Kawai CA98
Kawai CA98
Kawai CA78
Kawai CA48
Keyboard
・ Grand Feel II action
- 88 wooden keys
- Grade-weighted hammers
- Ivory Touch white key surfaces
- Ebony Touch black key surfaces
- Let-off simulation
- Triple sensor key detection
- 88-key Counterweights
・ Grand Feel II action
- 88 wooden keys
- Grade-weighted hammers
- Ivory Touch white key surfaces
- Ebony Touch black key surfaces
- Let-off simulation
- Triple sensor key detection
- 88-key Counterweights
・ Grand Feel Compact action
- 88 wooden keys
- Grade-weighted hammers
- Ivory Touch white key surfaces
- Let-off simulation
- Triple sensor key detection
- Counterweights
Pedal
・ Grand Feel Pedal System
- Damper (with half-pedal support)
- Soft
- Sostenuto
・ Grand Feel Pedal System
- Damper (with half-pedal support)
- Soft
- Sostenuto
・ Grand Feel Pedal System
- Damper (with half-pedal support)
- Soft
- Sostenuto
Sound
Piano Sound
・ Pianist mode: SK-EX Rendering
- 88-key multi-channel sampling
- SK-EX recording
・ Sound mode: Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)
- 88-key stereo sampling
- SK-EX, SK-5, EX recording
256 note maximum polyphony
・ Pianist mode: SK-EX Rendering
- 88-key multi-channel sampling
- SK-EX recording
・ Sound mode: Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)
- 88-key stereo sampling
- SK-EX, SK-5, EX recording
256 note maximum polyphony
・ Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI)
- 88-key stereo sampling
- SK-EX, EX recording
- 192 note maximum polyphony
Piano Resonance
・ Pianist mode: Resonance Modelling
- Damper Resonance
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Aliquot Resonance
・ Sound mode: Acoustic Rendering
- Damper Resonance
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Cabinet Resonance
・ Pianist mode: Resonance Modelling
- Damper Resonance
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Aliquot Resonance
・ Sound mode: Acoustic Rendering
- Damper Resonance
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Cabinet Resonance
- Damper Resonance
- String Resonance
Piano Adjustment
・Virtual Technician (19 parameters)
- Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve)
- Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing)
- Damper Resonance
- Damper Noise
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Cabinet Resonance
- Key-off Effect
- Fall-back Noise
- Hammer Delay
- Topboard Simulation
- Decay Time
- Minimum Touch
- Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning)
- Temperament (incl. User Temperament)
- Temperament Key
- Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume)
- Half-Pedal Adjust
- Soft Pedal Depth
・Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets)
・Virtual Technician (19 parameters)
- Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve)
- Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing)
- Damper Resonance
- Damper Noise
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Cabinet Resonance
- Key-off Effect
- Fall-back Noise
- Hammer Delay
- Topboard Simulation
- Decay Time
- Minimum Touch
- Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning)
- Temperament (incl. User Temperament)
- Temperament Key
- Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume)
- Half-Pedal Adjust
- Soft Pedal Depth
・Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets)
・Virtual Technician (17 parameters, via Virtual Technician app)
- Touch Curve
- Voicing
- Damper Resonance
- Damper Noise
- String Resonance
- Key-off Effect
- Fall-back Noise
- Hammer Delay
- Topboard
- Decay Time
- Minimum Touch
- Stretch Tuning
- Temperament
- Temperament Key
- User Key Volume
- Half-Pedal Adjust
- Soft Pedal Depth
・Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets)
No. of Sounds
Pianist mode: 10 rendering characters
Sound mode: 88 voices
Pianist mode: 10 rendering characters
Sound mode: 88 voices
19 voices
Reverb
Pianist mode: Ambience (10 types)
Sound mode: Reverb (6 types)
Pianist mode: Ambience (10 types)
Sound mode: Reverb (6 types)
6 types
Brilliance
✔
✔
✔
Other Effects
24 types
24 types
-
Output System
Speakers
TwinDrive Soundboard Speaker System
7 cm x 4 (top speakers)
1.4 cm x 2 (dome tweeters)
13 cm x 2 (woofers)
(8 x 12) cm x 2 (top speakers)
5 cm x 2 (tweeters)
13 cm x 2
5 cm x 2
Output Power
135 W (45 W x 3)
100 W (50 W x 2)
40 W (20 W x 2)
Headphone Enhancements
Onkyo SpectraModule™ headphone amplifier
Spatial Headphone Sound
Headphone Type
Headphone Amplifier
Onkyo SpectraModule™ headphone amplifier
Spatial Headphone Sound
Headphone Type
Headphone Amplifier
Spatial Headphone Sound
Headphone Type
Design
Display
5" LCD touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels)
5" LCD touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels)
3 digit LED
Key Cover
Sliding type
Sliding type
Sliding type
Music Rest
Collapsible type (6 angle adjustability)
Collapsible type (6 angle adjustability)
Collapsible type (3 angle adjustability)
Dimensions
Width
145.5 cm
145.5 cm
136 cm
Depth
46.5 cm
45.5 cm
46 cm
Height
94 cm (not including music rest)
92.5 cm (not including music rest)
86 cm (not including music rest)
Weight
85.0 kg
75.0 kg
57.0 kg
Available Finishes
Premium Satin Black (CA98B)
Premium Satin White (CA98W)
Premium Rosewood (CA98R)
Premium Satin Black (CA78B)
Premium Satin White (CA78W)
Premium Rosewood (CA78R)
Premium Satin Black (CA48B)
Premium Satin White (CA48W)
Premium Rosewood (CA48R)
Functions
Basic Functions
Dual
Split
Four Hands
Transpose
Tuning
Favorite
Dual
Split
Four Hands
Transpose
Tuning
Favorite
Dual
Four Hands
Transpose
Tuning
Startup Setting
Vocal Assist
Sound Preview
Internal Songs
Sound Demo
39 songs
39 songs
19 songs
Piano Music
29/42 songs *
29/42 songs *
Concert Magic
179 songs
179 songs
40 songs
Lesson Songs
Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)
Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139)
Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)
J.S. Bach: Inventionen
Sonatinen Album 1
Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series)
Chopin Etudes (Opus 10)
Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A
Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B
Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1
Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)
Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139)
Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)
J.S. Bach: Inventionen
Sonatinen Album 1
Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series)
Chopin Etudes (Opus 10)
Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A
Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B
Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1
Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)
Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B
Internal Recorder
Total Memory
Pianist mode: approximately 30 minutes
Sound mode: approximately 90,000 notes
Pianist mode: approximately 30 minutes
Sound mode: approximately 90,000 notes
approximately 10,000 notes
No. of Songs
Pianist mode: 3 songs
Sound mode: 10 songs
Pianist mode: 3 songs
Sound mode: 10 songs
3 songs
Parts
Pianist mode: 1 part
Sound mode: 2 parts
Pianist mode: 1 part
Sound mode: 2 parts
1 part
Metronome
Time Signatures
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8
Drum Rhythms
100 patterns
100 patterns
-
External Connectivity
Bluetooth *
Bluetooth (Ver. 4.0; GATT compatible)
Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant, Bluetooth Audio
Bluetooth (Ver. 4.0; GATT compatible)
Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant, Bluetooth Audio
Bluetooth (Ver. 4.0; GATT compatible)
Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant
USB Audio Recorder
Record/Playback
MP3, WAV
MP3, WAV
-
Other Functions
Overdubbing
Line In recording
Overdubbing
Line In recording
-
App Functions
(TBA)
(TBA)
Virtual Technician app (iOS), Sound Museum app (iOS)
External Connectivity
Headphone
1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" Stereo jacks
1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" Stereo jacks
1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" Stereo jacks
MIDI
MIDI IN, MIDI OUT
MIDI IN, MIDI OUT
MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, Bluetooth MIDI *
Line Out
1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
-
Line In
1/8" Stereo (with volume adjust knob) [unbalanced]
1/8" Stereo (with volume adjust knob) [unbalanced]
-
USB to Host
✔
✔
✔
USB to Device
✔
✔
-
Others
-
-
-
Power Supply
Power Consumption
55 W
45 W
11 W
Included Accessories
Power
Power cable
Power cable
Power cable
AC adaptor
Bench
Height-adjustable bench *
Height-adjustable bench *
Height-adjustable bench *
Headphones
Headphone hook
Headphone hook
Headphone hook
Sheet Music
Classical Piano Collection *
Classical Lesson Scores *
Finger Exercises
Classical Piano Collection *
Classical Lesson Scores *
Finger Exercises
-
Others
Warranty Card *
Owner's Manual
Internal Song Lists
Warranty Card *
Owner's Manual
Internal Song Lists
Warranty Card *
Owner's Manual
October 27, 2017
Kawai Launch the MP7SE and MP11SE Digital Pianos
The MP7SE and the MP11SE have been developed to provide an excellent concert grand piano playing experience, while offering a broad selection of additional sounds for greater musical flexibility.
Below is a comparison between these two fantastic pianos
MP11SE
MP7SE
Keyboard
・ Grand Feel action
- 88 wooden keys
- Grade-weighted hammers
- Ivory Touch white key surfaces
- Let-off simulation
- Triple sensor key detection
- Counterweights
・ Responsive Hammer III action
- 88 keys
- Grade-weighted hammers
- Ivory Touch white key surfaces
- Let-off simulation
- Counterweights
- Triple sensor key detection
Pedal
・ GFP-3 triple pedal unit
- Damper (with half-pedal support)
- Soft
- Sostenuto
* all pedals support progressive pedalling
・ F-10H pedal unit
- Damper (with half-pedal support)
Sound
Piano Sound
・ Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)
- 88-key stereo sampling
- SK-EX, SK-5, EX recording
- 256 note maximum polyphony
・ Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)
- 88-key stereo sampling
- SK-EX, SK-5, EX recording
- 256 note maximum polyphony
Piano Resonance
- Damper Resonance
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Damper Resonance
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
Piano Adjustment
・Virtual Technician (22 parameters)
- Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve)
- Voicing
- Damper Resonance
- Damper Noise
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Key-off Effect
- Fall-back Noise
- Hammer Delay
- Topboard Simulation
- Decay Time
- Minimum Touch
- Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning)
- Temperament (incl. User Temperament)
- Temperament Key
- Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume)
- Half-Pedal Adjust
- Soft Pedal Depth
- Brilliance
- Stereo Width
- Key-off Noise (E.Piano)
- Key-off Delay (E.Piano)
・Virtual Technician (23 parameters)
- Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve)
- Voicing
- Damper Resonance
- Damper Noise
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Key-off Effect
- Fall-back Noise
- Hammer Delay
- Topboard Simulation
- Decay Time
- Minimum Touch
- Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning)
- Temperament (incl. User Temperament)
- Temperament Key
- Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume)
- Half-Pedal Adjust
- Soft Pedal Depth
- Stereo Width
- Key-off Noise (E.Piano)
- Key-off Delay (E.Piano)
- Key Click Level (Organ)
- Wheel Noise Level (Organ)
No. of Sounds
40 voices
256 voices
Reverb
6 types
6 types
Brilliance
✔
✔
Other Effects
129 types
129 types
Output System
Speakers
-
-
Output Power
-
-
Headphone Enhancements
-
-
Design
Display
128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight
128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight
Key Cover
-
-
Music Rest
Detachable type (included)
Detachable type (included)
Dimensions
Width
138 cm
136.5 cm
Depth
45.5 cm
34 cm
Height
19 cm (not including music rest)
17.5 cm (not including music rest)
Weight
34.0 kg
22.5 kg
Available Finishes
Gloss Black
Gloss Black
Functions
Basic Functions
Dual
Split
Transpose
Tuning
Registration
Dual
Split
Transpose
Tuning
Registration
Internal Songs
Sound Demo
-
-
Piano Music
-
-
Concert Magic
-
-
Lesson Songs
-
-
Internal Recorder
Total Memory
approximately 90,000 notes
approximately 90,000 notes
No. of Songs
10 songs
10 songs
Parts
1 part
1 part
Metronome
Time Signatures
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8
Drum Rhythms
100 patterns
100 patterns
External Connectivity
Bluetooth *
-
-
USB Audio Recorder
Record/Playback
MP3
WAV
MP3
WAV
Other Functions
Overdubbing
Line In recording
Overdubbing
Line In recording
App Functions
-
-
External Connectivity
Headphone
1 x 1/4" Stereo jack
1 x 1/4" Stereo jack
MIDI
MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, MIDI THRU
MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, MIDI THRU
Line Out
1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
Line In
1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
USB to Host
✔
✔
USB to Device
✔
✔
Others
XLR FIXED (L, R) [balanced] + ground lift switch
FSW
DAMPER/SOSTENUTO/SOFT (for GFP-3)
EXP + EXP type switch
SOFT (FSW)
DAMPER/SOSTENUTO/SOFT (for GFP-3)
DAMPER (for F-10H)
EXP + EXP type switch
Power Supply
Power Consumption
20 W
20 W
Included Accessories
Power
Power cable
Power cable
Bench
-
-
Headphones
-
-
Sheet Music
-
-
Others
Warranty Card *
Owner's Manual
Music Rest
GFP-3 triple pedal unit (with half-pedal support)
Warranty Card *
Owner's Manual
Music Rest
F-10H damper pedal (with half-pedal support)
September 12, 2017
Yamaha announce their new keyboard the GENOS
Yamaha have announced the name of their new keyboard, the GENOS.
The Genos is set to revolutionize the keyboard industry. This new workstation keyboard represents the coming together of Yamaha’s unique passion and knowledge of music and musical instruments.
The official web launch date for Genos is Monday 2nd October. On this date, the instrument will go live on our website with full product details and specifications.
Keep an eye out for more exciting news by Keysound about the launch of this amazing new product.
September 4, 2017
Yamaha adds a new series of Clavinova’s The CSP Series, CSP170 and CSP150
Yamaha adds a new series of Clavinova's The CSP Series
The models in this new range are the CSP150 and the CSP170, the CSP170 has the NWX (Natural Wood X) keyboard action and bigger amplifiers and speakers, as the CSP150 has the GH3X (Graded Hammer 3X) keyboard action and a smaller amplifier and speakers
All you need now is to add your tablet, and these pianos become something special, just used your tablet to select sounds, play back songs and even score up your music, or just select a style and play along
Look above the keys and you will see lights scrolling down indicating which keys to play, Nothing could be easier
So put your tablet to good use, and learn to play the piano the fun way
Both models come in black, White and polished ebony
July 6, 2017
Keysound and Yamaha in High Cross Shopping Centre Leicester Sat-Sun 8-9 July 2017
Keysound is honored to be showing of the new Yamaha Clavinova range in Leicester High Cross this Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of July 2017. Steve and Paul Thirkettle will be there to show you all these exciting new Clavinovas. On display will be the following:
Yamaha CLP625
Yamaha CLP635
Yamaha CLP675
Yamaha CLP685
Yamaha CVP709
Yamaha DGX660
Yamaha YDP163
Yamaha YDPS52
So come and see us at High Cross in Leicester, Central Mall, near Lacoste, Ernest Jones and H&M, or you can just follow the sound of these brilliant pianos and you’ll find us there.
We are looking forward to see you and show of this fabulous range of pianos.
June 30, 2017
Korg PA4X New Operating System v2.0 Out Now
Pa4X Operating System v2.0
Pa4X Operating System v2.0 introduces new exciting features, improves the existing functions, and streamlines the user interface. In addition, new Sounds and Styles are introduced. This new OS version makes the instrument easier to play, and much more versatile.
New Styles, Sounds, and Drum kits
New Styles, including many in the Pop, Ballad and Dance genres. Most existing Styles have been revised and improved. The new Styles are very modern sounding. The Dance Styles are particularly suited to the new KAOSS FX.
New Sounds and Drum Kits, most based on new sampling sessions, including a very expressive Italian Grand Piano, several majestic Church Organs, very realistic Saxophones, Accordions and Bandoneon, and new Synth Leads and Pads. And you now get one more User Drum Kit bank, with 128 additional locations (for a total of 256).
Style editing is now easier, with an improved test mode and the Mixer/FX editing pages also available inside the Style Record mode. You can now edit a Style without having to jump between the Style Play and Record modes. You also get an overview of the recorded chord variations in the Chord Variation page.
KAOSS FX
Totally unseen before, the KAOSS FX gives you creative control on your performance. From subtle morphing between Variations and Drum Kit types, fine mixing between accompaniment Sounds, live reshaping of ongoing rhythms, to the most radical note-crunching effects of DJ heritage, to tape delay and arpeggios, you can add ‘liquid mixing’ to any Style or MIDI Song with the aid of easy-to-use computer-assisted composition features. Break the boundaries of preset music!
The KAOSS FX are also available when recording a MIDI or MP3 Song, so that your performance will be preserved.
Style Creator Bot, Chord function , Chords Sequencer
The Style Creator Bot (formerly known as the MIDI Song to Style Converter) now automatically creates a Style from a MIDI Song, while also creating a Chord Sequence from the Song’s chords.
The Detect Chord function scans the MIDI Song’s tracks for chords, then saves them as Chords events to be read in the Lyrics or Score page. This is especially useful to add chord abbreviations to Songs that do not have them, or to realign the chord abbreviations after transposing a Song.
Chord Sequencer playback and recording has been improved. It is now much easier using it, and a small symbol now shows if a sequence is currently available.
Keyboard Sets, Updated User and Direct Banks
The Split Point can now be saved with each Keyboard Set. This means a different Split Point for each of the Keyboard Sets recalled with a Style or SongBook Entry, allowing for a finer adjustment of the instrument’s natural range.
User and Direct banks can now be renamed, to allow for a more personalized set of custom Styles, Pads and Keyboard Sets. Custom names appear in the Selection windows, and make finding items much faster.
MIDI Connection
MIDI connection can now also be done through the USB HOST ports (in addition to the USB DEVICE and the MIDI ports). This allows for easy connection of controllers like digital pianos (for example, our HAVIAN 30), or the KORG nano and micro series, with no need of special adapters.
Song Book
The SongBook has been made more intuitive and customizable. Styles or Songs can be replaced from existing SongBook Entries, in order to edit existing Entries, or use them as templates for new Entries.
You can also read songs from an external, Direct SongBook, that will extend your internal database on the fly.
Here is the Operating System version 2.0 for the Pa4X.
Important Note on updating your Pa4X
Depending on the production lot of your keyboard, the Pa4X accepts the update package with one of these two extensions: “PKG” or “UPD”.
To know which type of package your Pa4X requires turn it on while pressing and holding INTRO 1. After the calibration procedure the display will ask you to select either “a valid PKG file” or “a valid UPD file”. To avoid any damage to your Pa4X, download and install only the required file and be sure to follow the instructions provided.
Notes
- Do not try to load this Operating System in instruments other than Pa4X
- Requirements: Usb flash with at least 3GB of free space data
How to Install
Instructions for updating are in the document file which is extracted from the downloaded file.
Press and hold INTRO 1 while switching on your PA4X, After the calibration procedure if the display asks you to select .PKG file this the one you need to downloadKorg PA4X Full Version 2.0 PKG
Press and hold INTRO 1 while switching on your PA4X, After the calibration procedure if the display asks you to select .UDP file this the one you need to download
Korg PA4X Full Version 2.0 UDP
April 5, 2017
Yamaha Announces Their New PSRE263 PSRE363 and PSREW300
Yamaha PSRE263 Keyboard
Is an ideal starter keyboard.
61-key, entry-level Portable Keyboard featuring a wide variety of sounds and functions, the PSR-E263 is an ideal first keyboard for aspiring musicians who are just starting out. The Yamaha PSR-E263 Portable Keyboard is packed full of great sounds and features. Use the on-board lesson feature, Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) to learn the 112 preset Songs, or take advantage of 400 instrument Voices and 130 Styles to experiment and create your own music.
Yamaha PSRE363 Keyboard
Has got touch-sensitive keys for
expressive, dynamic
performances
Versatile functions and an expressive touch-sensitive keyboard make the PSR-E363 the go-to instrument for beginners.
The PSR-E363 comes equipped with easy-to-use onboard lesson functions for beginners, and comes with a touch-sensitive keyboard that will satisfy even experienced musicians. In addition to enjoying the comprehensive library of 574 instrument Voices from around the world, you can also connect an audio player and play along with your favorite songs, or connect to iPhone, iPad, or PC for new musical experiences. Dont forget Keysound is happy to help should you require more information, please feel free to call us on 0116 2541053.
Yamaha PSREW300 keyboard
The PSREW300 has upgraded longer 76 note keyboard with powerful features
to widen your
possibilities.
The PSR-EW300 comes with 76 touch-sensitive keys and 48-note polyphony, allowing greater expression and flexi- bility in playing, and satisfies even experienced musicians. In addition to enjoying comprehensive library of 574 instrument Voices from around the world, you can also connect an audio player and play along with your favourite songs, or connect to iPhone, iPad, or PC for new musical experiences. Please feel free to give us a call, on 0116-2541053, should require more information.
To find out more about these fabulous new keyboards please click on the following links:
Yamaha PSRE-263 Keyboard
Yamaha PSRE-363 Keyboard
Yamaha PSRE-W300 Keyboard
April 4, 2017
Yamaha Announce their New CLP600 Series
Be the first to read about the CLP600 here at Keysound.
Introducing GrandTouch and ebony keytops
The newly developed GrandTouch keys offer more responsive touch and a greater dynamic range than ever before. The pianist can experience a natural, balanced response from the tip to the very back of each key. The black keys on all keyboards of the new CLP-600 series are finished in ebony. Synthetic ivory key tops reproduce the tactile surface of the real ivory keyboards that were once used in older acoustic pianos. It features highly absorbent material that prevents fingers from slipping even after hours of practice, while retain-ing the ideal texture and feel.
Real grand piano tone
Two world-renowned concert grand pianos in one. The powerful tone of the flagship Yamaha concert grand, the CFX, and the unmistakable sound of a Bösendorfer Imperial are available at the touch of a button. In the CLP-685 you will also find the Yamaha C7 Studio Grand. In additional to this, all models from the CLP-635 upwards include an Upright Piano voice.
Piano Room
Physical modeling techniques provide authentic reproductions of internal grand piano reverberations and offer rich, endlessly varying expressive capabilities. VRM reproduces the resonance characteristics of the strings for every note on the grand piano keyboard in nuanced detail.
Enhanced Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) for rich and bright sound
In a grand piano, sound resonates throughout the body of the instrument, producing a rich reverberation that envelops the listener in sound. These phenomena are reproduced perfectly in the Clavinova through Yamaha Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) technology. The piano body resonates just like an acoustic piano. The acoustic system of the Clavinova reproduces the sensation of the entire piano vibrating, just like the feeling of playing an acoustic piano.
Even headphones produce a larger than life experience.
Thanks to advanced binaural sampling technology, you can enjoy the highly realistic sensation of playing a concert grand piano even when you are using headphones. For the first time Yamaha’s advanced binaural sampling technology is now available on the Clavinova. The technology uses samples from the CFX recorded with specialized microphones that capture locational information and other nuances discerned by the human ear. The resulting sound is so natural, so enveloping, that you’ll soon forget you’re even wearing headphones at all.
Built-in Bluetooth audio
You can play along with music from your favorite music apps via the Clavinova’s built-in Bluetooth interface.
To Read more about the specific Clavinova simply click the link below
Yamaha CLP625 Digital Piano
Yamaha CLP635 Digital Piano
Yamaha CLP645 Digital Piano
Yamaha CLP665 Digital Piano
Yamaha CLP675 Digital Piano
Yamaha CLP685 Digital Piano
March 31, 2017
Buy a Casio GP300, GP400 and GP500 and Claim up to £500 to spend at casioonline.co.uk
‘Time to celebrate’ with Casio and claim up to £500 worth of free gifts……..!
Time to celebrate - Casio are celebrating winning yet another award for their unique Grand Hybrid digital pianos by offering customers up to £500 worth of free products (from their timepiece division) via a qualifying purchase of any Grand Hybrid piano (Terms & Conditions apply). The multiple award winning Grand Hybrid Piano range picked up the latest honour in March 2017, in the form of the ‘iF’ international design award amongst a product entry list of over 5,500 submissions. This latest award is in addition to numerous accolades and worldwide recognition of excellence for their new flagship, and truly unique pianos made in collaboration with high end acoustic piano manufacturer, C. Bechstein.!
Back In November 2016 the GP-500 won the Music Industries Association award for most trusted, and innovative product in the Piano category at a prestigious ceremony held in central London. Prior to this Casio were awarded the Diapason D’or, a well-recognised classical music award in 2015.!
The Grand Hybrid pianos offer a truly authentic touch with their full length wooden keys and unique grand hammer mechanism which faithfully replicates the feel of an acoustic grand! In addition to a remarkable keyboard action, the piano is centred around sampled sounds of the three top grand pianos in the world! Add in a recording facility and the ability to play along with REAL audio orchestral recordings, you will soon see why these pianos are cleaning up at award ceremonies around the globe!
January 11, 2017
Kawai Announces Their New CN27 CN37 and the ES110 Digital Pianos
Kawai has Announced their new range of digital pianos, the CN27, CN37 and the ES110.
Here are some new Features and Improvements:
CN37
New: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand sounds
New: Kawai K-60 upright piano sound
New: Bluetooth MIDI connectivity
New: 'Undamped String Resonance' & 'Cabinet Resonance' modelling
New: Virtual Technician 'Smart Mode' (same as CS11/CS8, CA97/CA67)
New: Cheekblock control panel + operation (same as CS11/CS8, CA97/CA67)
New: Spatial Headphone Sound, Phones Type functions (same as CS11/CS8, CA97/CA67)
New: 'J.S. Bach: Inventionen' and 'Sonatinen Album 1' lesson books
New: Modern cabinet design (flatter edges, tapered leg, minimal toeblock)
New: 1/4" and 1/8" headphone connectors
CN27
New: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand sounds
New: Kawai K-60 upright piano sound
New: Bluetooth MIDI connectivity
New: Virtual Technician 'Smart Mode' (same as CS11/CS8, CA97/CA67)
New: 3 digit LED display
New: Spatial Headphone Sound, Phones Type functions (same as CS11/CS8, CA97/CA67)
New: Modern cabinet design (tapered leg, minimal toeblock)
New: 1/4" and 1/8" headphone connectors
Improved: More powerful Virtual Technician 'Advanced Mode' (9 parameters --> 17 parameters), iOS app required for individual parameter adjustment
ES110 New Features & Improvements
New: Responsive Hammer Compact keyboard action
New: Bluetooth MIDI connectivity
New: Line Out jacks
Improved: 3.0 kg lighter than ES100 (15.0 kg --> 12.0 kg)
Improved: Larger, more powerful speakers (12x8 cm --> 12 cm)
Improved: Ability to toggle effects on/off from panel
Improved: Ability to toggle rotary speaker effect speed from panel
Improved: Ability to disable speakers and select 'Flat EQ' when using Line Out jacks
Improved: Virtual Technician iOS app support
For more information on the individual products please see the following links:
Kawai CN27
Kawai CN37
Kawai ES110 Digital Piano
If your require more information please feel free to contact us on 0116 2541053
January 9, 2017
Yamaha Xperts On Tour in Leicester
This will be a fun and informative day which will help you discover even more advanced features within a Yamaha PSR-S or Tyros5 keyboard and enhance your musical enjoyment whilst playing.
The day will be presented by top Yamaha experts Ian House and Paul Thirkettle and there will be a hands-on area as well as an in-depth Q&A session.
Lunch will be provided along with refreshments throughout the day.
Tickets for this event are on sale now for only £20 please contact Keysound to reserve your tickets or book online
If you have any further questions regarding the day, please contact Keysound on 0116 254 1053.
We look forward to see you there
