We have just received details of a new piece of software for your PC. Musicreader is a software package that you can install on your PC (PC ONLY) and allows you to read and play music directly from your laptop.In addition to the software they also sell a whole host of add on's which you can buy to enhance the whole experience.
This software is seriously worth a look and is a serious alternative to musicpad pro - which comparing cost, music reader is a massive saving.
Visit the musicreader website by clicking HERE and open your laptop to a whole new experience.

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Hallaleuya here is a demonstration video of the fantastic new Roland AT-900. This video shows the real sound quality of the Roland - even with vocals. If you are a lucky owner of a new AT-900 we want to hear from you. Tell us what you like or dislike about your new instrument.

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We are marking the days off our calendar to the launch of the new Ketron Audya. Here is a new Movie showing this fantastic new keyboard being demonstrated. We are in close contact with Ketron to ensure that we bring you a full hands on review - this keyboard is going to rewrite the way keyboard music is played. If you want to be one of the first to get this new keyboard, contact BCK UK distributors direct on 01992 524442

We are asked many times about multi-track recording and what we think the best packages/software are when it comes to creating your own compositions or trying to get that perfect sound.
So, we thought we would have a look at a number of software packages that can be run on PC/Mac and of course can be loaded touse on your Wersi organ. We are looking at software packages from the ground up and start with GURU. Guru is a rhythm centre where you can program your own drum patterns, create fantastic effects and even import your own sounds which you can then simply drop into place and use as part of your backing.
Guru comes complete with 4gig of drum samples and we can safely say that they are the BEST. The quality of the each drum voice is stunning. If you want just a basic drum pattern or something more creative, Guru can offer the best of both worlds. The software comes complete with its own interface and allows you to choose patterns that are pre-set, loops, drum kits and assign drums to pads. If you imagine a traditional drum machine, the screen layout of Guru will make you jump with joy. Everything you need is just where you would expect to find it. Within just a couple of hours we were programming drum patterns and without the aid of the owners manual - which just for the record is simple to understand. We did have a little glitch loading the software due to Apples latest software upgrade, but one trip to fxpansion's website and the problem was solved. We have used iDrum for some time and as good as it is, Guru takes drum programming software to a new level, but the good news does not stop there. Fxpansion also have a package available which appears to cater for more orchestral drum voices - we should bring this review to you during the next few weeks. Anyway, back to Guru. So, you want to create a modern techno, garage, drum n bass, this software has the ability to create the most jaw dropping thick drum tracks using its 8 power engines. Guru is made up of 8 "engines" each of these can be set to work in conjunction with each other. Creating pattern using Guru is easy using the on screen pads - just tap the pad to the metronome and it drops your sound into a pattern and keeps looping, allowing you to add more voices. You can choose to use the Graph function which allows you to place drum hits on a grid and play it back to see if it where you wanted the sound to be. Each part can be changed and functions such as level, pitch and filter can be set to your exact taste and requirement.
Guru features a fantastic feature called Smartslice - it is a quick way to slice drumloops, easy to use and creates great results.

We are going to make a few recordings using GURU and will feature them on our site in a few weeks as part of our GURU and BFD2 special podcast. If you have any questions relating to this software please get in touch and we will do our best to answer them as part of our podcast.
We would give Guru a rating of 4/5 for ease of use and a definate 5/5 for voices. If you like traditional orchestral/ballad style music then Guru may not be your cup of tea, but if you want to create a dance track that has real kick, then this software is a must have.
Remember, for those of you who prefer ballads - fxpansion has BFD2 and we are pretty sure that this will definately be the software to you - and the awesome thing about fxpansion's software is that it is Mac and PC compatible, so Wersi owners can load it directly into their organ and access the features direct from the touch screen.

Have a look at fxpansions website - CLICK HERE to visit their site

Ever thought you would see a roland organ with no large speaker system underneath - and portable?! Well it has happened. The new AT900 gives a whole new meaning to portable and flexibility. The organ can be purchased with a choice of pedal systems, following in the footsteps of Wersi (who have been leaders in the organ field for many years) the organ is easy to move making it a fantastic choice for professional musicians as well as home organ enthusiasts.
We cannot help feeling that the organ looks like it is "missing" smothing, but that may be due to the photo's do not feature an image of a bench.
Watch this space for more information about the new AT series of organs.
DO YOU own one of these new organs - give us your feedback below click on HAVE YOUR SAY and tell us what makes this new AT different to the older models.