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Yamaha Tenori-On Orange announced
"Wallet-friendly" version of futuristic instrument 6 November 2009 9:40 GMT
Yamaha has unveiled a more "wallet friendly" addition to the Tenori-On family - the Tenori-On "Orange".

The follow up to the original Tenori-On, launched back in 2007, it seems this version loses the expensive magnesium casing of the original, being replaced...
VIDEO: ThinkGeek's Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt
Musical tee 28 October 2009 10:52 GMT
You can now be a guitar hero away from the console with ThinkGeek's Electronic Guitar Shirt. $29.99 and four AAA batteries will see you rocking all over the world using just the shirt on your back.

Described as a "real instrument", the Electronic Guitar Shirt...
VIDEO: Novation Launchpad controller revealed
Multifunctional touchpad interface 2 October 2009 9:48 GMT
Novation has come up with a new product designed for controlling Ableton Live - a popular bit of DJing and music production software. It can dynamically control almost every part of the software, from triggering samples to tweaking the mixer.

It consists of...
Pioneer launches CDJ-2000 turntable
With 6.1-inch screen 17 September 2009 12:26 GMT
Pioneer's CDJ-1000 turntable has become the industry standard among DJs that play from CDs thanks to its tank-like construction, big vinyl-emulation wheel and exceptionally precise controls. Pioneer has just announced its successor - the CDJ-2000.

The biggest...
Pioneer teases DJ release
"Dawn of a new species" 1 September 2009 12:29 GMT
Pioneer has released a series of teaser videos for a new DJ product that it's launching on 17 September. The videos, one of which can be seen above, feature big name DJs talking about the product, dropping a few clues.

It seems like it has a USB port, and a...
Orange Amplification relaunches Crush PiX range
Iconic British amps get upgraded 26 June 2009 13:13 GMT
Orange Amplification, not to be confused with the phone network, has upgraded and relaunched its iconic range of Crush PiX guitar amplifiers. Eight models will be available in the new range, from 12W to 100W, putting them firmly in the hands of home users.

Most...
PHOTOS: Beatles Rock Band
Which of the Fab Four will you play as? 2 June 2009 9:52 GMT
A whole new set of screenshots have been released for Beatles Rock Band, showing the group in various stages of their career.

As Pocket-lint has previous reported, the game will be out on 09/09/09, and special edition bundles will be available that feature...
Paul McCartney's Rock Band bass revealed
Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass replica to do Macca impersonators proud 12 May 2009 11:16 GMT
As you know, The Beatles: Rock Band is on the horizon, and dated for the 9 September - less than 4 months away.

As a result, we're starting to see more details coming out about the game, including all of the special edition controllers, which we've brought...
The Beatles: Rock Band special bundle revealed
With Hofner Bass, Ludwig drums, mic and stand 17 April 2009 10:02 GMT
A few more details and pricing for The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle have been revealed by Harmonix, MTV and EA.

The bundle will include The Beatles: Rock Band game, a Hofner Bass controller, described as a large scale replica of the bass...
IWOOT offers Riff Rocker USB guitar
Gaming gee-tar for your computer 3 April 2009 13:38 GMT
IWOOT is offering the "Riff Rocker" USB guitar and games, small enough to fit in your pocket and then be plugged into your PC or Laptop to provide you with an escape from the cursed daily grind of life in the office.

Once the Riff Rocker is plugged in, to a...
VIDEO: Megawhat visits the British Music Experience
A trip to the interactive exhibition 17 March 2009 11:21 GMT
Susi Weaser heads to the British Music Experience at The O2 Arena.

A new, super-interactive "music experience", the BME highlights the highs and lows of the British music industry with tons of tech to help.

Touchscreen displays, holograms, web...
Firebox offers a Korg Kaossilator
Electronica fans rejoice 19 February 2009 15:22 GMT
Firebox is currently offering the Korg "Kaossilator", a compact, battery-operated, multi-instrumental portable synth.

As Axel F-lovers will no doubt already know, the handheld device lets users create music by tapping or sliding a finger across its touch pad.
Hit downloads available for the beamz
Bonkers laser instrument gets sing-along songs 3 September 2008 16:27 GMT
People who play the new beamz laser music system will now be able to play along with artists such as the Police, Justin Timberlake and U2.

The beamz is releasing a variety of hit music songs that can be downloaded through its site, then played through its unique...
Guitar Hero Air Guitar launches
More ways to pretend play 6 June 2008 14:59 GMT
Air guitarists the world over prepare to have your world transformed. No longer will your windmill thrashing be silent thanks to this branded effort that takes the fun of fake guitar playing away from the console.

With the suitably ludicrous skull and crossbones...
V-Beat Air Guitar launches
No strings attached 4 June 2008 15:25 GMT
If you can't get enough of fake guitar playing then Firebox has got covered away from the console with the launch of the V-Beat Air Guitar.

Following on from the similar Air Drum device, the gee-tar version lets any wannabe megastar rock out like a pro with...
V-Beat Air Drum launches
Motion sensitive electronic drumkit 30 May 2008 13:46 GMT
Drumkits are cumbersome and expensive - so enter the V-Beat Air Drum for some stick action without the kit.

Comprising a pair of motion-sensitive sticks and a couple of foot sensor doobreys attached to an electronic "brain", this set up allows you to unleash...
Ion iED05 USB drum kit launches
Snare one now 17 March 2008 13:49 GMT
Aimed at both beginners and experienced drummers, the Ion iED05 drum kit is a digital set-up that connects to your PC via USB.

Simply connect the adjustable drum kit to your USB port and you will have access to over 200 drum sounds that will work with the velocity-sensitive...
VIDEO: Megawhat rocks on with the Gibson Robot and Guitar Hero
No "Stairway to Heaven", we promise 10 December 2007 15:40 GMT
Megawhat.tv, the WebTV channel from the world of technology and gadgets brought to you in conjunction with Pocket-lint.co.uk, has a new episode waiting and ready to view now.

In this week's episode of Megawhat presenter Stuart Miles visits Gibson HQ in London...
Gibson Robot Guitar to launch as limited edition
With automatic tuning 13 November 2007 15:03 GMT
Gibson Guitar has announced today the limited availability of the world's first guitar with robotic technology, the Gibson Robot Guitar.

The Gibson Robot Guitar, set to make music industry history according to the blurb, automatically tunes itself.
Pioneer CDJ-400 deck launches for aspiring DJs
Digital decks for use at home 7 November 2007 12:48 GMT
Pioneer has announced its new CDJ-400 deck for the aspiring club DJ to use at home.

"Designed by DJs for DJs" and drawing inspiration from Pioneer's industry standard products, this allows DJs to play their MP3 collection off CD-R/RW discs as well as music...
"Iconic" Seventies Stylophone to be revived by HMV
The horror... 14 September 2007 11:48 GMT
"Retro-mania" is being blamed for the return of the "iconic" Seventies musical (and we use that term loosely) instrument that is the Stylophone.

The original pocket electronic organ was made famous by Rolf Harris, who even produced his own-branded versions...
Tenori-On, a futuristic digital music instrument, to launch in the UK
LED matrix creates a visible music interface 9 August 2007 10:29 GMT
Crazy futuristic concept become a real world product. It's not often you can say that, but in the case of the Tenori-On it's true.

Media artist Toshio Iwai and Yamaha have collaborated to develop a new digital music instrument for the 21st century, the Tenori-0n....
iAxe USB Guitar coming to Firebox
Strum to your computer 22 February 2007 14:19 GMT
Firebox has put on sale the iAxe USB Guitar allowing guitar players to record their music straight into their computer.

This revolutionary instrument looks like a top-notch electric guitar featuring a maple neck, solid body, single-coil pickups with 5-way switching,...
Casio unveils keylight and Privia keyboard ranges
Models for beginners and more experienced pianists 13 November 2006 22:30 GMT
Casio has launched two new ranges of keyboards, one designed to teach budding pianists and one to reproduce grand piano sound in small spaces.

The key-lighting range offers a variety of features to help learners master various songs. Three-step lessons ensures...
Stratocaster gets Hello Kitty makeover
The purr-fect guitar for Hello Kitty fans 8 March 2006 11:42 GMT
So you've got a love of Hello Kitty and you are a bit of a rock chick at the same time. What's the answer? The Hello Kitty Stratocaster of course.

The purr-fect guitar for Hello Kitty fans, the new guitar line features the friendly face of Hello Kitty forming...