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KORG I PS60
Portable Performance
Korg’s new lightweight, compact PS60
performance synthesizer has been
designed for gigging musicians. It delivers
440 sounds using the company’s
EDS-i sound engine. The sounds are
organized into six categories: piano,
electric piano, organ, strings, brass and
synth. Each category offers dedicated
controls, while the intuitive interface lets
the performer layer up to six sounds or
make split settings at the touch of a button,
creating keyboard textures with
ease. Up to 20 split/layered performance
settings can be created and saved for
instant recall. {korg.com}
“We
b HOLIDAY SELLER I YAMAHA PSR-E223
sell a lot of
entry-level keyboards.
CLINT STRAIT
STRAIT MUSIC
AUSTIN, TEXAS
“We sell a lot of entry-level keyboards, such as the
Yamaha PSR-E223, and entry-level digital pianos,
such as the Yamaha P-95.” ”
70 I MUSIC INC. I OCTOBER 2010
PEARL RIVER I NEW MODELS
Pearl Expands Family
Pearl River has added five pianos to its
lineup, including three verticals and two
grands. Two of the new models include the
EU122-Vertical Piano. It produces a European
sound and features a new Lothar Thomma
design using European features. The GP188A-
Grand Piano (pictured) boasts an active soundboard
area resulting from specific bridge
placement balanced with a lower scale tension.
{pearlriverusa.com}
ROLAND I GAIA SH-01
Compact Synth
Roland has released the Gaia SH-01, a 37key
compact synthesizer that offers serious
sound, instant control and flexibility. It
combines a classic panel layout with the latest
in Roland’s analog-modeling technology.
Gaia’s ideal for students, songwriters, session
players and live performers of all styles and
skill levels. The unit is lightweight, compact
and can be powered via AC or batteries.
MSRP: $799. {roland.com}