If you’re looking to enter the world of synthesis, sample-triggering or MIDI sequencing using your guitar or bass, then this is your box. The GI-20 GK-MIDI Interface detects the signal from any electric guitar or bass equipped with a GK-2A or GK-2B pickup, respectively, and lets you trigger synthesizers and samplers, or even record your playing as MIDI data. And with its built-in USB MIDI port, the GI-20 is perfect for computer-based recording setups.

Like its predecessor, the new Behringer Ultragain Pro MIC2200 is once again causing a sensation. It’s the ideal extension to your console, sampler, hard disk recording system, or DAT recorder. The extremely low-noise, high-end 2-channel microphone/line preamp with its warm tube sound lends your most demanding instrumental and vocal recordings incredible detail resolution and musical warmth. Helpful supplementary functions and dramatically improved sound make the Ultragain PRO an indispensable addition to your outboard gear.

The Propellerhead Studio Combo bundles the four Hypersampled Reason sound libraries-Reason Drum Kits, Reason Pianos, Abbey Road Keyboards and Reason Electric Bass ReFills-in one package, at a very affordable price. These ReFills have an organic sound that fits any production-from pop, rock, indie and reggae to hip-hop, R&B, jazz and electronica.

With 891 instrumental voices PSR-S900 offers the player a huge sonic palette. Most of these voices are coming from high end models – including 20 Live! Voices, 26 Cool! Voices and 22 Sweet! Voices as well as 15 Mega! Voices and even 23 Super Articulation Voices included.

If you appreciate the full range of a piano keyboard in a lightweight package, the 88-note Keystation 88es is for you. You get great-feeling, semi-weighted action that’s velocity sensitive to convey all the nuances of your playing to your computer and most popular music education and studio software. The pitch and modulation wheels plus slider and buttons make it a great controller for playing and programming synths, samplers, drum sounds and more. At just 22 lbs., the Keystation 88es is equally at home on stage and in the studio. Class compliance with Windows XP and Mac OS X ensures easy plug-and-play setup. It’s even bus-powered, so one simple USB cable is the only connection you need.

The SRX-02 Concert Piano expansion board dedicates its entire 64MB* of wave memory to one purpose – reproducing the most exquisite stereo-sampled piano sound ever. In fact, all samples were taken from a single, extremely rare and elegant European piano to faithfully preserve its delicate sound. The resulting piano is, quite simply, the finest Roland has ever offered. When combined with the XV-88’s 88-note precision hammer-action keyboard, the SRX-02 provides a heavenly piano playing experience.

If you need total MIDI control and playability in a compact package, check out the Axiom 49. This advanced 49-key USB mobile MIDI controller delivers semi-weighted action plus assignable aftertouch, along with eight rubberized trigger pads that are perfect for hands-on drum programming and performance. Nine sliders complement eight endless rotary encoder knobs to control just about any software studio parameter you can think of. 15 MIDI-assignable buttons-including six transport controls-and assignable wheels and foot pedals round out total control. The dedicated front-panel keypad and backlit LCD screen provide intuitive setup. There’s room for 20 non-volatile memory locations for instant access to setups, plus compatibility with the free Enigma editor/librarian software for managing a virtually infinite library via Mac or PC.

HALion 3 is the latest version of Steinberg’s award-winning software sampler. Over 50 new features in HALion 3 include 27 added effects, new sound management tools and RAMSave technology. The sleek new user interface and expanded routing functions add even more flexibility to the HALion experience.

The TMC-6 Trigger MIDI Converter makes it easy to play and trigger MIDI modules and samplers from an acoustic drum set, or expand the sound palette of electronic drum sets. This affordable device uses the lightning-fast triggering technology of Roland’s V-Drums for reliable triggering and super-accurate dynamics ? making it easy for acoustic drummers to tap into electronic sounds of their favorite MIDI module, or for V-Drums owners to expand their trigger inputs.

Step onstage and step up to the world’s most impressive stage pianos, with amazing pianos and EPs onboard, plus audio-play and master control features. The RD700GX is powered by Roland’s latest sound engine for incredible sound quality. The flagship RD700GX leads the market with its SuperNATURAL instruments and a PHA II “Ivory Feel” keyboard with Escapement.