If you are interested in the repair or modification of Vintage Roland Analog gear such as the TB-303 or the TR series of drum machines you should take a look at http://www.dinsync.info/. These vintage pieces from Roland have become very popular in the club scene and in the production of hip-hop remixes. This site includes videos and detailed instructions for popular mods and even some programming aids. Some non Roland gear is also available and a lot of cool performance videos are available using a lot of the modified gear. So if you are a do it your self kind or a professional looking for info on some of this older gear or how to do one of the popular mods this web site is worth the visit.

Several manufacturers have announced new product line ups for fall. Reheats and new colors seem to be a popular theme this fall. Here are the fall line ups from Korg, Vox, and Roland.

Korg

has re-released their Wavedrum hand percussion controller. With multiple sensors and a high power DSP processor it creates an electronic percussion controller with all of the expression of traditional hand played drums. It is also being released in a limited edition black finish.

Also sporting a new color is the TM-40 Tuner/Metronome. This popular model is now available in a rich Pearl White Finish (TM40-PW).

The microKEY controller is a 37 note USB powered controller with pitch bend and modulation wheels, key transpose, octave shift, and two expansion USB ports.

Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 2010 — Roland is proud to announce that the V-Combo VR-700 Stage Keyboard (http://www.RolandUS.com/V-Combo) is now shipping. Featuring the best of Roland’s acclaimed Virtual Tone Wheel organ, full 88-key multi-sampled piano, and pro synthesizer sounds, the V-Combo is perfect for players who need an all-in-one keyboard for a variety of musical settings, including houses of worship, stage performances, and rehearsal studios.

The V-Combo provides an authentic sound and feel to satisfy any organ player. Using Roland’s Virtual Tonewheel engine, the V-Combo simulates the unique structure and distinctive sound of vintage organs. The new amplifier and rotary simulator faithfully reproduces the sound needed for jazz, rock, funk or gospel, while the 76-key waterfall action captures the feel of a vintage organ. Add an optional PK-25 or PK-7A pedalboard for a more console-organ type feel.