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KEYBOARD SCHOOL Toolshed | Gear Box<br />
Virtual Erskine<br />
Cymbal Masters has released Virtually Erskine–Peter Erskine Drum<br />
Sample Library, which features two of Peter Erskine’s personal drum kits<br />
formatted for BFD2 and BFD Eco. The company also launched Virtually<br />
Erskine–Peter Erskine MIDI Groove Library, which has more than 400<br />
MIDI files formatted for BFD2, BFD Eco and MIDI. It can be used with any<br />
GM-compatible drum software or hardware. More info: bosphoruscymbals.com<br />
Compact Keys<br />
Korg has launched the micro-<br />
PIANO, a compact, convenient<br />
and portable piano for players<br />
of all levels. Featuring 61 keys,<br />
the microPIANO borrows<br />
design elements from a grand<br />
piano, including an adjustable<br />
lid. The instrument gets its<br />
sound from Korg’s flagship<br />
digital pianos and offers 61<br />
authentic sounds. It is available<br />
in black, white or red.<br />
More info: korg.com<br />
Heavyweight<br />
Protection<br />
Reunion Blues has unveiled a<br />
heavyweight violin case built on<br />
a foundation of shock-absorbing<br />
Flexoskeleton walls lined<br />
with reinforced impact panels.<br />
The inside of the case features<br />
a multilayer foam suspension<br />
system that cradles the violin.<br />
An adjustable locking strap<br />
helps prevent movement when<br />
the case is bumped or dropped.<br />
More info: reunionblues.com<br />
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