New Tower Theatre module from Total Transformation Technologyy

T.T.T. are now dealers for a new Limex midi expander and they have worked in conjunction with the company to produce stunningly authentic theatre organ sounds on a unique soundboard. This small yet versatile unit, which can hold three totally different soundboards, will be officially launched at the Keyboard Cavalcade Blackpool Festival in May. Reg Rawlings will be on hand all week to demonstrate the expander and new sounds, we think theatre organ fans will love the new set-up. For more information you can contact Total Transformation Technology on 01704 537690 or visit their website http://www.ttt-sounds.com/

THOMAS ORGANS ARE BACK!Musicworld Northampton have just announced the official

release of the NEW Thomas Paramount Organ.You may recall, Trevor Brown of Musicworld demonstrated

an early prototype version of the Paramount at the Pakefield Keyboard Cavalcade Exhibition last September.

The new updated Paramount has been completely re-voiced and looks superb in traditional 'Cinema Organ White'. Musicworld say the new organ “Sounds fantastic” due to top quality amplification by none other than Bang and Olufsen. The Paramount has also been designed with ease of use in mind, so the Musicworld team tell us that it is very simple to operate. It features two 61 note manuals (both can be split), a 25 note radiating pedal board, Solid State Drive and a matching leather adjustable bench.

Musicwor ld have worked very closely with the designers of Thomas to fill a gap in the market that has existed since the demise of Home-Theatre Organ favour i tes such as Thomas, Gulbranson, Conn, Wurlitzer etc.

For more information please contact Trevor Brown at Musicworld on 01604 637444 or 07949 624274.

The New Paramount w i l l d é b u t a t t h e Seacroft festival later this month.

YAMAHA EXTEND GUARANTEEYamaha has announced an extended five year guarantee

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and NU1 instruments. This offer is available on qualifying instruments purchased and registered between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2014. More information and full terms and conditions are available from authorised Yamaha dealers.

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Don’t forget this month’s BLACKPOOL TOWER CONCERT & DANCE

KEYBOARD CAVALCADE’S SPECIAL AFTERNOON SHOW OPEN TO ALL CAVALCADIANSS

2-5pm (approx) on Tuesday May 14th 2013.Still time to purchase advanced tickets via our

offices (festival Cavalcadians should get these at the festival), simply pop us a cheque for £13 per person to the address on the front of the maga-zine (or pay over the phone with your card). Alternatively you can also just turn up on the day when tickets will be on sale via ourselves at the Tower (note - they will only be on sale on the actual day at the Tower itself).

The Unmissable Star Cast includesHOWARD BEAUMONTJEAN MARTYNCHRIS POWELLJOHN BOWDLER

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SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL FILLING UP FASTI know we are only in Spring, but we are pleased to say that

the Sizzling September Spectacular is already filling up fast, so best grab your place now. As we have been concentrating on finalising the spring shows, we don’t have a full star cast to unveil, but you know that we will have a week packed full with the very best artists from around the world, unmatched by any other event.

You can expect a selection of your top N01 poll popular favourites from the fabulous spring star-cast and we already have a superb mix of towering talent that wasn’t with us in April, just to ensure our usual mix of familiar friends along with variety from the very best… not just any names but the best in the business of course. Maestro’s like John Bowdler (Blackpool Tower theatre organ magic comes to Seacroft) - John Mann (and his incomparable, superb one man show) - Brian Sharp (orchestral maestro’s m a e s t r o ) – M i c h a e l Wooldridge (master of the show, presenting his first night special).

Edition Note - This issue is the first of the combined issues (May/June), the next issue will be the July/August magazine which should be with you around June the 10th.

NEW ROLAND FLAGSHIP KEYBOARD The BK-9 (RRP £2,000))

“Hot off the press” we have news of an exciting new keyboard from Roland. We are pleased to unveil Roland’s comprehensive launch details and specifications ahead of a review by Michael Wooldridge. The new keyboard will also be on display at the forthcoming Blackpool festival (with a special preview at Seacroft), on the Breve music stand.

The BK-9 is a powerful performance keyboard for solo performers and also hobbyists wh o ( i n R o l and ’s wo rds ! ) “Appreciate sophistication”. Combining professional sounds with a powerful accompaniment section and USB recording, the BK-9 should provide everything you need for great-sounding performances.

If you gig regularly, you’ll appreciate the BK-9’s pro-quality 76-note keyboard yet it’s also easy to transport, weighing less than 21 pounds (9.4kg). With over 1,700 versatile sounds onboard and 70 drum kits, you have more than enough sounds to tackle the most demanding situation. Roland claim that the updated onboard sounds are incredibly realistic, and they include 22 SuperNATURAL sounds along with 500 new sounds from Roland’s acclaimed sound library.

With twin screens and a logical, intuitive layout, you can easily direct your virtual band while powerful effects and assignable real-time controls quickly let you edit your sounds. With a number of other highlights such as USB song playback/recording, an onboard 16-track sequencer, Rhythm Composer, and much more, the BK-9 is a powerhouse music machine for professional performing, song composition, and casual enjoyment at home.

Specification Overview Summary• Flagship 76-note instrument with top-level sounds, industry-leading auto-accompaniment features, and a lightweight, mobile design• Over 1,700 sounds and 70 drum kits, including 22 SuperNATURAL sounds and 500 all-new tones• Legendary Virtual Tone Wheel organs, with dedicated harmonic bars for authentic vintage organ performance• 540 rhythms (including 25 new rhythms), re-mastered for exceptional audio quality; over 1000 Music Assistants onboard• Five independent multi-effects engines (MFX), plus dedicated mastering effects• All-new user interface with intuitive panel layout, powerful dual LCD system, and Mixer function• Professional 16-track sequencer and built-in Rhythm Composer; Chord Loop and Audio Key functions• Song playback/recording, unlimited Performance List storage, and more from convenient USB memory• XLR mic input with dedicated reverb effect; composite video output for displaying lyrics and photos• Compatible with Apple iOS devices via Roland Wireless Connect; supports USB connection to iPad with Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit• Free iOS apps include BK Partner, Lyrics Viewer, Air Recorder, and more

Key points in more detail Built for live performance, and easy to carry – The BK-9 has been

designed to weight less (less than 21 pounds/9.4 kg) so it’s easy to carry wherever you want to play – a real plus as professional-quality 76-note keyboards are usually heavy and difficult to transport. Some performance keyboards are weighed down by hundreds of unnecessary functions, making them confusing, cluttered and complicated. The BK-9 is designed around simplicity, and Roland claim it is very easy to use when performing, with two screens showing just the essentials, a logical front panel layout, and many dedicated and user-assignable controls.

When playing live, there’s nothing worse than reaching the end of the song and realising you can’t find the sounds for the next song. The BK-9 lets you quickly recall your ten favourite tones for each real-time part, so you can concentrate on playing rather than worrying about finding your trusted, favourite sounds. You also get 1000 onboard Music Assistants, which provide instant setups for every musical style, and you can save an unlimited number of custom setups to USB memory giving peace of mind

and protection from data loss. Versatile sounds for every occasion – and lots of them - A performance

keyboard needs to deliver across a wide variety of musical situations, especially when demanding audiences are involved. And because you never know what songs the audience will request, it’s reassuring to know that the BK-9 is crammed with over 1,700 sounds covering just about any musical genre. You’ve got quality as well as quantity too, since Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology powers 22 of the sounds, for incredibly natural expression.

You also get 500 all-new tones from Roland’s acclaimed sound library, selected especially for the BK-9. When the gig kicks up a gear, the

Virtual Tone Wheel sound engine puts legendary organ tones at your fingers, with front-panel harmonic bars and a rotary

effect for authentic organ performance. The BK-9 is also equipped for future expansion, with a User

Tone area dedicated for upcoming BK-series sound collections.

Remastered rhythms - The rhythm section is the backbone of any performance,

and the BK-9 is brimming with full-ensemble accompaniments in almost every musical style

imaginable. This means you get to lead the world’s most versatile backing band as you play, but without the tantrums or egos. The 540 built-in rhythms have all been remastered with the BK-9’s superior sounds and powerful new effects processing for impressive audio quality straight from the recording studio. You can also add unlimited additional rhythms via USB, and you can play along with MP3, WAV, and SMF files as well, so you don’t need to plug in a separate audio player.

Adapt your sound to the venue, with powerful effects and onboard mixing - If you play gigs at different venues, you never know what you’ll find upon arrival. Some venues sound fine, but others leave a lot to be desired acoustically. The BK-9 includes two mastering processors so you can adapt the sound of the rhythm and real-time sections to suit the acoustics of the venue. They’re also great when used with the global reverb and chorus for adding that final polish, ready for recording. In total, there are five independent multi-effects engines (MFX) offering an enormous range of sound processing possibilities, with three MFX dedicated to rhythms and two MFX dedicated to real-time parts. You can instantly adjust the levels of the rhythm and real-time parts, MFX parameters, and more simply by using the harmonic bars on the front panel.

Powerful tools for creativity - A built-in 16-track sequencer provides a professional platform for composing and editing SMF data, while the Rhythm Composer lets you create and customise your own rhythms with ease. The convenient Chord Loop feature instantly captures rhythm backings as WAV audio loops, and also makes it simple to build chord sequences from rhythms to use for composing in the sequencer.

If you’re playing along with audio files stored on USB key, up to seven files can be assigned to the top seven keyboard keys for quick-access playback while performing – meaning that the next song in your set list is cued up and ready to go. You can record your performance for posterity directly to USB memory and since the BK-9 records in high-quality WAV format, you can then copy the files to a computer and burn your performance straight to CD.

Extra ability to entertain - If you sing or work with a vocalist, you’ll appreciate the BK-9’s convenient XLR microphone input, which features phantom power, a dedicated reverb effect, and easily accessible front-panel controls. You’ll be able to set up faster and start the sound check without having to worry about extra leads and effects processors.

If your repertoire includes Karaoke, a composite Video Out jack is also provided, which displays embedded MP3/SMF lyrics and chord symbols on an external video monitor. For more casual performances at home, you can display photo slideshows, so your audience can enjoy watching images while listening to your music.

Roland Wireless Connect and Free iOS Apps - The BK-9 works with Roland Wireless Connect, which provides cable-free communication with Apple’s iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch via Roland’s optional WNA1100-RL Wireless USB Adapter. An iPad can also be connected directly to the BK-9 with a USB cable using Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit. Many free iOS apps are available to enhance your BK-9 experience, including Air Recorder for jamming and capturing performances (iPhone/iPad), BK Partner for selecting tones and rhythms (iPad), Lyrics Viewer for displaying SMF lyrics (iPad), and a number of others.

For further details, your nearest dealer or a brochure contact Roland UK on 017972 702701, or visit www.roland.co.uk

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