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Welcome To Keyboard Player Magazine

 
Keyboard Player is the longest-running keyboard magazine on the UK market, having been published monthly since 1979. Appealing mainly to the home enthusiast and semi-pro player, the magazine covers all types of keyboard instruments including portables, workstations, synthesizers, pianos and organs, plus amplification/speaker systems, computer music software and ancillary equipment. As well as product news and in-depth reviews, Keyboard Player publishes expert playing advice, tuition plus sheet music including exclusive music arrangements, along with interviews and profiles, prize competitions and reviews of CDs, DVDs and books.
 
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Issue & Web Site Update - February 2010
 

Welcome to the February issue of Keyboard Player which is now available to download and purchase.
The Yamaha PSR-S910 is an update of the S900 which came out in 2007. Andrew Gilbert is pleasantly surprised at the number of new sounds and the many improvements included in this new model and finds himself in a quandary regarding updating his own keyboard set-up.

In-Depth Review - Yamaha PSR-S910
 
In-Depth Review - Roland AX-Synth
The ‘Keytar’ - a keyboard with a guitar neck – has been around since the 1970s. Roland who are not new to this concept having launched the SH-101 in 1982 have now decided they are back in fashion with the new AX-Synth which John Bates finds highly individual and very desirable. Read his in-depth review in this issue.
 

Two contrasting virtual instruments are featured in Computer Music this month with Zero-G’s Vocaloid 2 Prima which is based on the vocal characteristics of a operatic diva. The other featured software is the self-explanatory Chris Heins Horns Vol. 3 Muted Brass. Elsewhere there is more experimenting with the Mantovani project using Garritan GPO for string ensemble sounds.

 

A few years back we interviewed the then up and coming jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara. Since then she has become not only Japan’s best known keyboardist but is gathering a formidable international reputation and plays and records with top jazz artistes such as Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White. Prior to a recent London concert John Bates spoke to her about a new solo album and concert series.

 

With news on the new Yamaha CVP series and the usual tuition and music features, this then is our February issue which we hope you’ll enjoy. See you next time.

 
Issue & Web Site Update - January 2010
 

A very happy New Year to all our readers, subscribers and visitors to the Keyboard Player website. The January 2010 issue is now available to purchase and download.
Let’s start the new decade with a bit of luxury. For most of us space and money make the possibility of owning a grand piano somewhat of a dream but there’s nothing wrong with wishing and Andrew Gilbert doesn’t hesitate in putting the new Yamaha AvantGrand N3 on his wish list. Highly impressed with the stunning looks, sound and touch of this digital grand, read his in-depth review in this issue.

Yamaha AvantGrand N3 Review
 
Casio Privia PX-830 Review
For those of us with a more modest budget, Casio pianos usually offer superb value and their top-of-the-range Privia PX-830 is no exception. Read Andrew Gilbert’s review in this issue.
 

A double software review looks at Modartt’s Pianoteq Pro advanced piano-modelling software and Acoustica’s virtual piano program, Pianissimo.
Two more software reviews feature in Computer Music. Garritan’s Personal Orchestra 4 and Steinberg’s Grand 3. So in both hardware and software, very much a piano based issue.

Modartt’s Pianoteq Pro Review
 

Sweden’s top rock band, Europe, have been going for 25 years and Mic Michaeli, keyboard player and founder member talks to us about the groups new album and forthcoming UK tour.
Keeping with the piano theme this issue, Classnotes features Chopin as well as items on advanced jazz chords and some Elizabethan style music.
This then is our January 2010 issue which we hope you’ll enjoy.

 
Issue & Web Site Update - December 2009
 

Welcome to the December issue of Keyboard Player which is now available to purchase and download.
It seems these days that digital piano design and looks are as important as the sounds and features. Andrew Gilbert looks at Roland’s latest budget-price model, the F-110 and finds it scores well on all fronts. Read his in-depth review in this issue.

Roland F-110 Review
 
Yamaha S70XS Review
For the stage performer Yamaha’s S range of synthesizers have been a popular choice over the past decade and the latest series, the S70XS and S90XS have recently been launched. John Bates looks at the S70XS in this issue and finds this piano-weighted 76 note model breaks new ground.
 

The second part of the Ketron Audya review is featured this month and Andrew Gilbert concentrates on the styles section of this advanced music station which he regards as the most impressive feature of this keyboard.

Ketron Audya Review
 
Behringer K1800FX Review
If you are looking for a powerful and compact keyboard amplifier the Behringer K1800FX may be worth checking out in the 2 page review in this issue.
 

In Computer Music this month Andrew Gilbert rejuvenates his guitar skills with Overlaud’s budget amp simulator TH1 Triode, checks out the Sibelius 6.1 update and reviews a book on sound mixing.
In Key People, Douglas McPherson talks to Britain’s versatile and energetic jazz pianist and vocalist Jamie Cullum who is more than happy to talk about his keyboard collection, wide-ranging musical tastes and his desire to integrate the pop and rock world with the spirit of jazz and improvisation.
In Classnotes John Bates acknowledges that the festive season is almost upon us with two helpings of Prokofiev’s ‘Troika’ and elsewhere Antonio Vivaldi’s guitar concerto is featured.
This then is our December issue. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. See you soon.

 
 
 
Current Issue
0345 Feb 2010
Issue 0345 - Yamaha PSR-S910, Roland AX-Synth,
Recent Issues
0344 Jan 2010
Issue 0344 - Acoustica Pianissimo, Modartt Pianoteq Pro,
0343 Dec 2009
Issue 0343 - Roland F110, Ketron Audya,
0342 Nov 2009
Issue 0342 - Ketron Audya, Casio PX330,
0341 Oct 2009
Issue 0341 - Roland VP770, Yamaha P155,
 
 
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