Yamaha MODX6+ Workstation Synthesizer

The Yamaha MODX+ is the new mid-range workstation synthesizer from the famous Japanese company. If you're looking for a "do it all" keyboard with unlimited features and sounds, then the MODX+ serie is perfect for you! 

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Roland FANTOM-08 Synthesizer

The Roland FANTOM-0 series is Roland's new mid-range synthesizer, featuring the same acclaimed sound engine as the unprecedentedly popular FANTOM series. 2 years ago Roland announced the new flagship workstation: the FANTOM. It came with a brand new sound engine, the SuperNatural piano sounds, and excellent software that works perfectly for both the studio and the stage. It also quickly became one of the most popular synthesizers in our store. Unfortunately for some customers there were also some disadvantages, namely the weight and price of the product were both on the high side. With the new FANTOM-08, Roland has the ideal solution for these musicians. A sturdy yet lightweight plastic housing and lower price make this an ideal all-in-one synthesizer.

Sound Engine

What made the original Roland FANTOM so popular is also contained in the FANTOM-08. Namely the ZEN-Core engine, and SuperNatural piano. These 2 engines bring hyper-realistic analog and acoustic sounds in digital form to your studio. In addition, the Virtual ToneWheel organ + plus adjustable harmonic bar is also on the FANTOM-08, making all Hammond sounds indistinguishable from the real thing. These sounds can be completely customized to your taste with hundreds of internal effects. When you are satisfied, you can save the sound in a so-called scene. 1 Scene can contain up to 16 sounds, and even play them simultaneously! In addition, the FANTOM-08 works universally with the rest of the ZEN-Core engine. This makes the Roland FANTOM-08's sound engine incredibly versatile, and perfect for the discerning musician.

Operation and hardware

One of the most acclaimed features on the original FANTOM is the way of operation. The combination of a smooth-functioning touchscreen and hands-on rotary knobs turned out to be a golden combination for many synth enthusiasts. That's why Roland has brought back the exact same controls on the FANTOM-08. The touchscreen is a bit smaller, but just as smooth and easy to use. Also, the sample buttons on the right, hands-on synth control and layer controls on the left have all remained intact. The hardware is completely different compared to the FANTOM. The new plastic housing is a lot lighter and thinner than the original. This makes the FANTOM-08 with a weight of 14,8 kilos very easy to transport!

Ports

The Roland FANTOM-08 is of course also very extensive in terms of ports. It has a stereo line-out, MIDI in/out and through and a 4x32 USB-Audio interface with which you can work directly in Logic Pro, Mainstage and Ableton. Roland has also added a microphone jack for use with a Vocoder. In short: the Roland FANTOM-08 series is a versatile workstation synthesizer for a relatively small purchase price.

View our article about the original Roland FANTOM Synthesizer here

Roland FANTOM-06 Synthesizer

The Roland FANTOM-0 series is Roland's new mid-range synthesizer, featuring the same acclaimed sound engine as the unprecedentedly popular FANTOM series. 2 years ago Roland announced the new flagship workstation: the FANTOM. It came with a brand new sound engine, the SuperNatural piano sounds, and excellent software that works perfectly for both the studio and the stage. It also quickly became one of the most popular synthesizers in our store. Unfortunately for some customers there were also some disadvantages, namely the weight and price of the product were both on the high side. With the new FANTOM-06, Roland has the ideal solution for these musicians. A sturdy yet lightweight plastic housing and lower price make this an ideal all-in-one synthesizer.

Sound Engine

What made the original Roland FANTOM so popular is also contained in the FANTOM-06. Namely the ZEN-Core engine, and SuperNatural piano. These 2 engines bring hyper-realistic analog and acoustic sounds in digital form to your studio. In addition, the Virtual ToneWheel organ + plus adjustable harmonic bar is also on the FANTOM-06, making all Hammond sounds indistinguishable from the real thing. These sounds can be completely customized to your taste with hundreds of internal effects. When you are satisfied, you can save the sound in a so-called scene. 1 Scene can contain up to 16 sounds, and even play them simultaneously! In addition, the FANTOM-06 works universally with the rest of the ZEN-Core engine. This makes the Roland FANTOM-06's sound engine incredibly versatile, and perfect for the discerning musician.

Operation and hardware

One of the most acclaimed features on the original FANTOM is the way of operation. The combination of a smooth-functioning touchscreen and hands-on rotary knobs turned out to be a golden combination for many synth enthusiasts. That's why Roland has brought back the exact same controls on the FANTOM-06. The touchscreen is a bit smaller, but just as smooth and easy to use. Also, the sample buttons on the right, hands-on synth control and layer controls on the left have all remained intact. The hardware is completely different compared to the FANTOM. The new plastic housing is a lot lighter and thinner than the original. This makes the FANTOM-06 with a weight of 6 kilos very easy to transport!

Ports

The Roland FANTOM-06 is of course also very extensive in terms of ports. It has a stereo line-out, MIDI in/out and through and a 4x32 USB-Audio interface with which you can work directly in Logic Pro, Mainstage and Ableton. Roland has also added a microphone jack for use with a Vocoder. In short: the Roland FANTOM-06 series is a versatile workstation synthesizer for a relatively small purchase price.

View our article about the original Roland FANTOM Synthesizer here

Roland FANTOM-07 Synthesizer

The Roland FANTOM-0 series is Roland's new mid-range synthesizer, featuring the same acclaimed sound engine as the unprecedentedly popular FANTOM series. 2 years ago Roland announced the new flagship workstation: the FANTOM. It came with a brand new sound engine, the SuperNatural piano sounds, and excellent software that works perfectly for both the studio and the stage. It also quickly became one of the most popular synthesizers in our store. Unfortunately for some customers there were also some disadvantages, namely the weight and price of the product were both on the high side. With the new FANTOM-07, Roland has the ideal solution for these musicians. A sturdy yet lightweight plastic housing and lower price make this an ideal all-in-one synthesizer.

Sound Engine

What made the original Roland FANTOM so popular is also contained in the FANTOM-07. Namely the ZEN-Core engine, and SuperNatural piano. These 2 engines bring hyper-realistic analog and acoustic sounds in digital form to your studio. In addition, the Virtual ToneWheel organ + plus adjustable harmonic bar is also on the FANTOM-07, making all Hammond sounds indistinguishable from the real thing. These sounds can be completely customized to your taste with hundreds of internal effects. When you are satisfied, you can save the sound in a so-called scene. 1 Scene can contain up to 16 sounds, and even play them simultaneously! In addition, the FANTOM-07 works universally with the rest of the ZEN-Core engine. This makes the Roland FANTOM-07's sound engine incredibly versatile, and perfect for the discerning musician.

Operation and hardware

One of the most acclaimed features on the original FANTOM is the way of operation. The combination of a smooth-functioning touchscreen and hands-on rotary knobs turned out to be a golden combination for many synth enthusiasts. That's why Roland has brought back the exact same controls on the FANTOM-07. The touchscreen is a bit smaller, but just as smooth and easy to use. Also, the sample buttons on the right, hands-on synth control and layer controls on the left have all remained intact. The hardware is completely different compared to the FANTOM. The new plastic housing is a lot lighter and thinner than the original. This makes the FANTOM-07 with a weight of 11 kilos very easy to transport!

Ports

The Roland FANTOM-07 is of course also very extensive in terms of ports. It has a stereo line-out, MIDI in/out and through and a 4x32 USB-Audio interface with which you can work directly in Logic Pro, Mainstage and Ableton. Roland has also added a microphone jack for use with a Vocoder. In short: the Roland FANTOM-07 series is a versatile workstation synthesizer for a relatively small purchase price.

View our article about the original Roland FANTOM Synthesizer here

Yamaha MODX7+ Workstation Synthesizer

The Yamaha MODX+ is the new mid-range workstation synthesizer from the famous Japanese company. If you're looking for a "do it all" keyboard with unlimited features and sounds, then the MODX+ serie is perfect for you! 

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Yamaha MODX8+ Workstation Synthesizer

The Yamaha MODX+ is the new mid-range workstation synthesizer from the famous Japanese company. If you're looking for a "do it all" keyboard with unlimited features and sounds, then the MODX+ serie is perfect for you! 

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Since the release of the JUPITER-4 in 1978, the name JUPITER has marked the pinnacle of Roland synthesizer development. JUPITER-X carries on this storied tradition, combining classic Roland design and premium build quality with the revolutionary ZEN-Core Synthesis System.

This musical powerhouse faithfully recreates sought-after instruments from our long, genre-defining history and delivers the tools you need to craft the sounds of tomorrow. And with multiple layers, loads of polyphony, and deep hands-on control, you can easily build huge, spacious sounds that have as much sparkle and movement as they have warmth and punch.

Hardware. Software. Anywhere.

Nothing beats a dedicated, purpose-built instrument for hands-on sound design or fueling inspired performances. Software, however, offers a spacious interface for detailed editing, integration with your DAW, and the ability to create anywhere. With ZENOLOGY Pro and available Model Expansions, you can design sounds in software to use in your standalone JUPITER-X hardware, or use your go-to hardware sounds in your DAW projects. This seamless and flexible workflow—made possible by the versatile ZEN-Core Synthesis System—ensures your sounds are ready whenever and wherever you need them.

ROLAND JUNO DS-88

Life in a modern band doesn’t run like clockwork. In the same day, you might be rehearsing, recording and playing live, with each session demanding a whole new musical approach. Some synths will slow you down with their bulky size and uninspired sounds. The Roland JUNO-DS88 sets you free. Wherever your music leads you, this streamlined weighted-action 88-note synth will follow, with compact dimensions, smart operation and a choice of pro onboard sounds for anything from studio work to street performance. The JUNO-DS88 is the ideal instrument for piano-oriented keyboard players.

Plays like a traditional piano with 88 weighted-action keys

When a keyboard feels good beneath your fingers, it inspires you to write better songs, play tighter shows and take your band to greater creative heights. The JUNO-DS88 might be light and portable, but there’s a satisfying high-end touch to the Ivory Feel-G Keyboard, which is the first in the JUNO series to feature a full 88 weighted-action keys. Try the progressive hammer action alongside the expressive new piano sounds and you’ll know that the JUNO-DS88 is the instrument you want to load in at tonight’s show.

The Roland Fantom Synthesizers are the best Roland has ever made. The new series is packed with innovation for production and live performance. The new sound engine makes your productions sound like never before. The Fantom-6 is the 61-key variant of the series and the most compact. With the Fantom-7 and the Fantom-8 there are two larger variants available!

Including Joh.deHeer Course

We supply the Roland Fantom models including a free orientation course worth €150. This means that after purchasing this synthesizer we personally guide you twice for an hour. You can ask all your questions to our experts who also have all the knowledge to explain the countless cool features of the Fantom models. We give the orientation course both in our store, at home (within a radius of 50 km around Sliedrecht) and via a video connection.

Possibilities of the Fantom-6

With the Fantom-6 you are not limited by sound quality or possibilities. This new synthesizer can play all possible effects in the highest sound quality at the same time. You can't think of it that crazy and it is possible. Roland has also not built in different modes with annoying limitations or stutters, it is a seamless system that works without stuttering or jamming. 

The Fantom-6's sound engine is the most advanced ever. It is based on decades of development and research. Create new and unusual sounds thanks to the combination of the latest sampling technologies and the fully analog filter. In addition, you will also benefit from new sound enhancements in the future. The Fantom-6 features the acclaimed PHA-50 keyboard also found in the deluxe LX series. This keyboard is considered one of the best keyboards in the world and has the feel of a real piano.

Create scenes via the innovative menu. This allows you to completely adjust your sounds, patterns and performance layout per song or part of a song to your taste. You can also link scenes together and switch without gaps or glitches. The FANTOM-6 doesn't just work with computers - it fully integrates with them. It is a high quality 16x3 stereo audio interface. It is also possible to link your analog synthesizers and drum sets thanks to the 2 CV/Gate outputs. In short: The Roland Fantom-6 is the most comprehensive keyboard ever made by Roland. Are you looking for a Synthesizer that can do it all? Then the Roland Fantom-6 is an excellent choice.

Discover the ultimate form of sound with the Roland GAIA-2 synthesizer, a powerful musical tool that brings your inspiration to life. This versatile synthesizer features advanced sonic capabilities and offers an unparalleled playing experience for musicians of all levels. 

The user-friendly panel layout follows the synthesis workflow logically, making sound design quick and easy. Full keys provide exceptional playability during live performances. Effortlessly generate complex sounds and phrases full of dynamic movement with the sequencer and motion pad, and adjust them in real-time as you play. 

The Roland GAIA-2 boasts a newly developed hybrid sound engine with one wavetable oscillator and two virtual analog oscillators. The attractive aluminum panel is filled with high-quality knobs and sliders, contributing to the premium feel of this synthesizer. 

Create your own unique sounds quickly with freely assignable modulation routes. The motion pad adds real-time movement and expression to your tones, making your soundscapes even more immersive. The sequencer offers real-time and step-by-step recording capabilities, ensuring flexibility in your creative process. 

The MFX section contains 53 unique effect types, while the dedicated chorus and delay/reverb sections provide multiple types of effects, including Juno chorus effects, shimmer reverb, modulation-reverb, and more. The informative, high-contrast OLED display keeps you informed of what's happening while playing or designing. 

For added convenience, the GAIA-2 features a USB Type-A port, class-compliant USB-C port for communication with music software on computers and mobile devices, and support for Aira Link communication with Roland Aira devices. You can also wirelessly browse and download model expansions and sound packs via Roland Cloud Connect and the optional WC-1 wireless adapter. 

ROLAND JUNO DS-61

Life moves fast as an upcoming musician or ambitious new band. When you’re racing between rehearsals, sessions and shows, you don’t have time to spend with a bulky, complex synth that’s difficult to use. The Roland JUNO-DS61 is the ultra-portable modern synth that can keep up with your band life. Lightweight, compact and powerful, this 61-note instrument is always ready to go, with easy operation and instant access to pro onboard sounds that let you create or perform music anywhere from street to studio. The JUNO-DS61 is the easiest way to start playing a keyboard with the band, with the flexibility to continue supporting you as your music progresses.

Travel like a guitarist

If you want your band to get noticed, you need to get out there. Whatever you’ve got in the diary, the JUNO-DS61’s compact size and 5.3kg weight means it’s easy to transport, load in and set up, so you’ll never have to turn down a career-making gig across town, miss a vital band rehearsal or arrive late to a recording session. With optional battery operation for street performance, and a mic input that lets you create pro vocals without external gear, the JUNO-DS61 is ready for every scenario the music industry can throw at you.

Life moves fast as an upcoming musician or ambitious new band. When you’re racing between rehearsals, sessions, and shows, you don’t have time to deal with a bulky, complex synth that’s difficult to use. The Roland JUNO-DS76 is the portable modern synth that can keep up with your busy band life. Lightweight, compact, and powerful, this 76-note instrument is always ready to go, with easy operation and instant access to pro onboard sounds that let you create or perform music anywhere, from studio to stage. And with its extended-range keyboard, the JUNO-DS76 is ideally suited for playing advanced arrangements with multiple sounds split across the keys.

Roland JD-Xi Synthesizer

Tiny, mighty, and affordable, the JD-Xi puts a true analog synth engine, Roland’s famous SuperNATURAL synth sounds, and many other creative tools under one hood. Equipped with 37 mini keys, this compact instrument delivers fat, warm analog bass and lead tones with ample controls for hands-on tweaking, plus polyphonic PCM essentials like pads, strings, brass, and more. Create impressive loops in a flash with the pattern sequencer and built-in drum kits, and explore expressive vocal textures with the gooseneck mic, Vocoder, and AutoPitch. Small in size and large in versatility, the JD-Xi is all about big sounds and big fun!

GOOSENECK MIC FOR VOCODER, AUTOPITCH, AND OTHER VOCAL EFFECTS

The JD-Xi comes with a sturdy, high-quality gooseneck mic that brings even more fun to the party. Using the Vocoder, you can sing into the mic and control the tone and pitch via sounds played on the keyboard. With AutoPitch, it’s simple to achieve the exaggerated, robotic vocal sounds that are common in today’s pop and electronic music styles. There’s also a cool Auto Note function that allows you to “sing” JD-Xi synth sounds without touching the keyboard!

Roland System-8 Plugout synthesizer

The SYSTEM-8 is a direct result of over four decades of synthesizer development at Roland, including some of the most iconic instruments ever made. It absolutely nails the sound and behavior of our most sought-after classics, like the included JUPITER-8, JUNO-106 and JX-3P synthesizers—and yet it does so much more. Mix and match modern and vintage oscillators and filter types with multiple dedicated effects—then split and layer them into never-before-heard new sounds. Shape every detail with the huge array of high-resolution controls and create fully realized musical ideas with the onboard polyphonic sequencer with motion recording.

PLUG-OUT Expansion

The SYSTEM-8 features three expansion slots for hosting and controlling PLUG-OUT synths, which are complete, 100-percent authentic models of Roland classics that you can swap in and out whenever you like. JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, and JX-3P PLUG-OUTs are included, and it’s possible to combine the native synth engine and any hosted PLUG-OUTs to create super-synth patches with layered voices and custom splits. The growing PLUG-OUT instrument collection on Roland Cloud includes the JUNO-60, SH-2, SH-101, PROMARS, SYSTEM-100, and many others, and they also work as DAW plug-ins that you can control from the SYSTEM-8’s panel.

USB Audio and MIDI

With extensive support for audio and MIDI over USB, the SYSTEM-8 integrates perfectly into your studio setup or live rig. It functions as a high-resolution audio interface making live performance and on-the-road production setups clean and simple. The 49-full size keys are responsive, and the huge array of lighted knobs and sliders mean you can control your favorite plugin instruments with an interface made for tweaking synthesizers, instead of rows of generic controls. Many Roland Cloud synths even have modes that mimic the SYSTEM-8’s layout so you get automatic and intuitive one-to-one control.

With the development of SuperNATURAL sound and Behavior Modeling technology, Roland has blurred the boundary between acoustic and electronic instruments. Built upon these core technologies, the new INTEGRA-7 gives musicians a gold mine of the latest SuperNATURAL sounds in a fast-access, fully stocked 16-part module. The powerhouse rack comprises a “greatest hits” collection of sounds from Roland’s flagship keyboards and V-Drums modules, plus a coveted lineup from the legacy SRX library. It also introduces a new technology called Motional Surround, a 17-part ambience engine that lets you graphically control the distance and position of each part within 360-degree sound field. With the immense power of the INTEGRA-7, you can create amazingly realistic and detailed orchestral arrangements, immersive, spatial sounds, and beyond.

Roland TB-03 Bassline

The battery-powered TB-03 is a direct descendant of the famous TB-303 Bass Line Synth. The layout and controls are unchanged, so it works just like the original. It sounds like it too, thanks to Roland’s advanced ACB technology that recreates the hypnotic liquid grooves of the magic silver box. But the new TB-03 goes even further, with several enhancements not found on the original model. The four-digit LED display makes programming easier and more accurate, while overdrive and delay effects let you unleash a twisted, tribal wall of sound to send the crowd into a frenzy. Back in the studio, the TB-03 can send control information via MIDI or its USB port, the latter of which also functions as a audio interface.

New Features Not Found in the Original

The TB-03 includes several enhancements over the original TB-303. Firstly, the four-digit LED display makes programming easier and more detailed, since you now have a visual representation of the value being edited. Then there are a variety of overdrive, delay, and reverb effects that dramatically change the mood and tone of the TB-03, going from smooth to spiky to squealing. Programming patterns is also easier thanks to newly added functions that include step write, shuffle, and fine tempo control. Finally, the inclusion of MIDI and USB ports mean that the TB-03 can send and receive control information and connect easily to computer-based DAWs.

Yamaha MX49 

Great for stage, studio and everywhere in between

VR-730 Performance Keyboard

The V-Combo VR-730 delivers top-quality organ, electric piano, acoustic piano, and synth sounds in a travel-ready instrument with a 73-note waterfall keyboard. You don’t need to carry around that heavy vintage combo organ, rotary speaker, and traditional EP anymore—the VR-730 gives you the essential sounds and authentic playability you need while saving your back. The onboard organs faithfully respond to classic techniques, while the historic electric pianos—which include a selection from the acclaimed RD-2000 Stage Piano—offer impeccable tone and touch. And with the smart user interface and direct access controls, you can focus on playing without being bothered with fussy adjustments and complicated settings. The V-Combo VR-730 is the perfect instrument for pro performers on the move, providing versatile, gig-ready sounds in a highly mobile package.

Roland SE-02 Analoge Synthesizer

A collaborative effort from Roland and Studio Electronics, the SE-02 is the debut product of the new Roland Boutique Designer Series. The SE-02 uses authentic discrete analog circuitry to create a synthesizer with a distinctly vintage sound and vast programming options. With an array of high-quality knobs and switches and a uniquely creative onboard sequencer, the SE-02 delivers massive tone and texture with expressive hands-on control.

• Discrete analog circuitry with knob-per-function interface
• Three voltage controlled oscillators with six waveforms
• Temperature-stabilized oscillators with automatic tuning
• 24 dB low-pass filter and dual gain-stage amplifier
• Three types of cross modulation (XMOD), feedback loop, and noise generator
• Tempo-syncing LFO with nine waveforms
• Tempo-syncing digital delay with bypass to maintain analog signal path
• Save and recall sounds with 384 preset and 128 user locations
• Musical and intuitive pattern sequencer with song mode
• Sequence notes, gate time, glide, and synth parameters
• CV, VCF CV and gate inputs, plus trigger in/out
• External Input for routing audio through the SE-02’s filter section
• Standard MIDI, USB-MIDI, and USB-Audio
• Create a polyphonic synth by using Chain Mode to connect two or more SE-02s together via MIDI

Nord Wave 2 Synthesiser

Swedish brand Nord has just announced the new Nord Wave 2 synthesiser. This new 48 polyphony synth promises lots of new features, great sounds and easy operation in a compact and lightweight body. Are you someone looking for an all-in-one synthesiser with lots of expansion options? Then this Nord Wave 2 might be for you.

Keyboard

Nord has gone big with this new piano keyboard. With 61 keys, it is versatile enough to play both the bass and lead parts simultaneously, but also small enough to be easy to carry around. The keys are waterfall type and therefore perfect for fast lead solos. In addition, it also comes with aftertouch that allows you to edit the sound even after you have struck the key. In short: A great keyboard for playing synthesiser sounds.

Sounds

Of course, what Nord is best known for is its vast array of great sounds that are second to none, and with the new one, you can expect exactly that. Want to expand? This synthesiser works perfectly with the new Nord Sample Library 3.0 which promises years of updates and new samples. So you are not easily bored with the Nord Wave 2. Of course, you can customise the sounds entirely to your taste with the extensive Oscillator section. You can choose from analogue as well as FM, Wavetable and other Sample sounds. The rich, warm sounds created by the analogue oscillator will amaze you, and the new FM synth is a nice addition for even more great sounds. You also have a choice of different low pass, high pass filters and the famous transistor ladder filter from the legendary Mini. In addition, you have a versatile LFO and modulation section, and hundreds of setting options to make this instrument your taste. So this is a very comprehensive instrument that will last for decades to come.

Effects and Connections

Nord has also put the necessary effects in the Wave 2. So you have a choice of 5 high-quality reverb effects, many types of modulation such as chorus and flanger and, of course, an extensive delay effect. You can also use the equaliser and an overdrive option. In terms of connections, the new Wave 2 is also well connected. Namely, it has a MIDI out and in jack, stereo line out, monitor in, 2 jacks for pedals and, of course, a headphone jack. In short: the Nord Wave 2 has everything and more for the concert and studio keyboardist.