Christmas is coming - Consider a Keyboard!

Yes, the YAMS writer is full of his alliterative self again - but don't that stop you from coming by the store and checking out the keyboards that we have in stock. We have all sorts of keyboards, and can special order anything from Roland.

We also offer lessons so you can learn to play the thing.

So come on by Young America Music School - the best music store in Macon and Middle Georgia!

Roland Demo Day - Saturday June 5th

Roland Demo Day @ Young America Music School:
Coming Saturday June 5th

YAMS will host our first Roland Demo Day on Saturday, June 5th. We'll be featuring performances by Macon's own Matt Moncrief as well as the Mosely Dixon Project (all of whom teach at the store).

After the performances the guys will split out and demonstrate, along with Roland rep Dan Quisenberry, a whole slew of interesting gear from Roland, Boss, and Edirol.

Tom Rule will be talking about keyboards & combo amps & music technology in general,
Mark Williams will demo Roland's electronic drums and the Rock-Band compatible software that's available,
and Bobby Hall & Matt Moncrief will talk guitars and Boss effects pedals.
Dan Quisenberry will float, answering all those questions the other guys can't answer.

We're trying to talk Dan into doing some of the killer demo stuff he does - we hear he's incredible!

We’ll have 2 sessions:
one from 11:00 to Noonish,
and the second from 1 - 2 pm(-ish!).

No registration needed – but please share the word on Facebook, email, or tell a few people. It’s sure to be fun!

(oh, yeah – free hotdogs, too!)

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YAMS Roland Demo Day
Saturday June 5th
11 am-12 pm and
1-2 pm
FREE
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For more information:

Call the store at (478) 474-4264.
Website: http://www.youngamericamusic.com

The Mosely Dixon Project
Contact Mark Williams at (478) 737-7410
Website: http://www.MoselyDixonProject.com

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It's gonna be a blast!

[...and oh, yeah - free hot dogs as well!]

June 5th: Roland Demo Days!

Just announced: YAMS will host a Roland Demo Day, featuring the great Roland, Edirol, and Boss products we're carrying.

Things are still being firmed up, but we do know that our Roland Rep and overall great guy - Dan Quisenberry - will be on hand for detailed info. We'll have the Mosely Dixon Project performing  and demonstrating some of what's available.

What type of stuff will be there?

1. Some Roland keyboards, including the flagship Juno-G


2. Combo Amps, including the KC-550


3. All sorts of Boss pedals


4. Edirol recording gear


5. Digital Drums & software


6. ....and lots more!

Go ahead and put it on your calendar!

Saturday June 5th at Young America Music School

KC-550: Powerful Keyboard combo amp

The KC550 is a powerful, flexible amp that's great for the keyboardist playing live. It includes a mic input, 4 channel stereo mixer, easy connection to an external amp for stereo output and even a subwoofer output. Come by YAMS and check it out for yourself!

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The KC-550 boasts 180 watts of powerful sound via a 15-inch speaker and horn tweeter. In addition to its four input channels, this flagship amp includes an Output Select switch for selecting the monitor sound destination, a Shape switch for quick sound adjustment and an XLR Line output for direct connection to a mixing console.

• Flagship keyboard amplifier with powerful 180-watt/15” speaker and horn tweeter


• Output Select feature and convenient Shape switch for tonal adjustment


• 3-band EQ and Subwoofer output compatible with new KCW-1


• XLR Line output for connection to mixing consoles


• Stereo Link In/Out for chaining to KC-550s for stereo applications

Juno-G: Old-School Cutting-Edge Keyboard

The Roland Juno-G is an affordablem user friendly keyboard that borrows heavily from its cousin, the Fantom!

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This modern marvel packs a studio’s worth of sound, sequencing, and audio recording into one amazing instrument. Sharing the same high-powered processor as Roland’s famous Fantom-X series, the JUNO-G puts a world of first-class sound and performance features under musicians’ fingertips — and allows more sounds to be added via SRX expansion. Songs can be created with the onboard audio/MIDI recorder, all for an incredibly low price!

• Powerful “Fantom-X-quality” sound engine, 128-voice polyphony


• Audio/MIDI multitrack recorder with dedicated transport controls and mixer


• SRX slot for expanding the internal soundset


• Large, friendly display and front-panel controls


• Arpeggiator, Chord Memory, and multi-effects built in


• USB port for MIDI communication, AIF/WAV file exchange, and data transfer


• PC Card slot (which accepts CompactFlash or SmartMedia cards via adapter)


• Cakewalk SONAR LE software CD-ROM bundled


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  Invisible infrared D Beam controller

  
  

CLICK HERE for more info, including
pictures and online demos

Roland KC150: stereo keyboard amp

A great small compact keyboard amp with 4 channel mixer and advanced features. Come by YAMS and check it out!

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The KC-150 is a compact 65-watt amp with 4-channel capability including Auxiliary and Microphone inputs. The KC-150 can also be expanded with an optional subwoofer for a powerful low-end boost.

• Affordable 4-channel keyboard amplifier with 65-watt/12” speaker and piezo tweeter


• Includes stereo Auxiliary input (RCA) and XLR Microphone input


• 2-band EQ and Subwoofer output compatible with new KCW-1


• Headphones output; can be mounted on speaker stands

Controls

Channel 1 (MIC/LINE) Volume Knob
Channel 2 (LINE) Volume Knob
Channel 3 (LINE) Volume Knob
Channel 4 (MONITOR) Volume Knob
EQ (LOW) Knob
EQ (HIGH) knob
VOLUME knob
POWER Switch

Connectors

Channel 1 Input Jacks (XLR type, 1/4" phone type)
Channel 2 Input Jack (1/4" phone type)
Channel 3 Input Jack (1/4" phone type)
Channel 4 Input Jack (1/4" phone type)
AUX IN Jacks (RCA phono type)
LINE OUT Jack (1/4" phone type)
SUB WOOFER OUT Jack (1/4" phone type)
PHONES Jack (1/4" TRS phone type, mono signal output)

Juno-Stage - a great gigging keyboard

An easy to use 76-note keyboard for stage AND studio - has controller capabilities, audio file playback, mic input, vocoer - tons of features, all at a low YAMS price!

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Designed from the ground up for live performers, JUNO-STAGE is a new breed of synthesizer that every gigging keyboardist will love. Decked out with an extra-large display, USB backing-track functionality, a Click output for drummers, dedicated performance knobs, hands-free patch select, instant master MIDI control functionality and much more, JUNO-STAGE sets a new standard for powerful onstage performance at a friendly price.

• High-quality, versatile sound set, including 88-key stereo multi-sampled piano, plus 2 open SRX expansion slots for soundset customization


• Newly-developed 76-note synth-action keyboard with first-class touch and response


• Live-performance features such as an extra-large LCD, dedicated Reverb and Master EQ knobs, Click output for drummers, and hands-free patch-select capabilities


• Top panel USB port enables accompaniment-track playback (MP3, .WAV, AIFF, SMF) directly from USB key


• Phantom-powered mic input, plus reverb and vocoder, great for playing and singing along


• MIDI Controller mode transforms JUNO-STAGE into a MIDI master keyboard with a single touch – perfect when using the JUNO-STAGE with a computer

CLICK HERE for more info, including some video!

Roland GW8 music workstation

This is a keyboard with a LOT of cool features, and it sounds great! Come by the store and check out the features, give it a play, and don't let your jaw hit the floor when you see the YAMS price.

Flagship Sound Engine with Easy User Interface
With Roland’s world-leading sound technology at its core, the GW-8 rivals any workstation on the planet with its rich, expressive sound. The GW-8 comes loaded with hundreds of the freshest and most essential sounds taken from Roland’s top workstations. In addition to its authentic sound set, the GW-8 is equipped with many user-friendly controls, such as the expressive D BEAM and the Analog Modify knob, which allows instant adjustments of sounds to suit your taste. The GW-8 is perfect for live entertainers who play multiple roles in their performances.

Intelligent Backing Styles
The GW-8 is packed with a huge collection of styles representing a broad range of music genres, from contemporary rock, pop, dance, jazz and beyond. In addition to the excellent library of contemporary sounds and styles, the GW-8 is equipped with ethnic instrument sounds and authentic regional musical styles, with special focus on Latin American genres. Each backing style has four intros, four main patterns, and four ending progressions for you to craft your own arrangements live.

USB Memory Player Feature
One of Roland’s most popular new features is built into the GW-8: the multi-format Song Player that allows song data to be played directly from USB Flash memory (accepts MP3, .WAV, AIFF and SMF format). In addition, the GW-8’s Center Cancel function can minimize main vocals from pre-recorded songs, great for karaoke-style performances or music practice.

Style Converter & Playlist Editor
Bundled with each GW-8 is Roland’s Style Converter software for PC, which lets you create and convert your own MIDI data into GW-8 backing styles and install them via commercially available USB Flash memory devices. Also included is the Playlist Editor for customizing the order of songs. Users can easily create a dedicated Playlist for each gig.

The GW-8 is the next generation of Roland’s unique GW-Series workstations with intelligent backing-track functionality. With its fresh, contemporary sound-set and expressive interactive musical styles from pop to rock, plus authentic ethnic styles and a multi-format USB Memory Player feature, the GW-8 will bring a world of music to your fingertips. It’s especially well-suited for “one-man-band” performance.

• Contemporary music workstation with high-quality 128-voice sound engine derived from Roland’s renowned Fantom-X Series


• Wide variety of contemporary sounds and interactive backing styles with special focus on Latin American genres, plus additional banks of ethnic sounds and styles from around the world


• Onboard 16-track sequencer for saving your interactive performances


• USB Memory Player feature allows direct playback of MP3, .WAV, AIFF and SMF files from USB key; Center Cancel feature for audio files enables karaoke-style sing-along


• Newly-designed graphical display, plus Style Select button, Analog Modify knob and D BEAM


• Style Converter and Playlist Editor software included

Click here for more info!

Roland Juno D limited edition keyboard

JUNO Evolution...Brand New Sounds!

Features

The world standard keyboard synthesizer, JUNO-D is reborn. JUNO-D Limited Edition is loaded with a powerful new collection of sounds, including an incredibly realistic piano based on 88-key stereo multi-sampled waves, a massive rock organ, ’80s-era brass and electric piano, and many others. In total, you have the luxury of 706 patches, including 66 of the very latest, all at your fingertips. Lightweight and powerful, this synthesizer boasts advanced features and even greater sound quality.

• Affordable 61-note synthesizer with improved keyboard feel and GM2 compatibility


• Powerful new patches featuring 88-note stereo multi-sampled piano, legendary rock organs by Jon Lord, and ’80s Vintage synth sounds.


• Patches organized in categories such as Piano, Guitar, Orchestra, etc.


• 47 multi-effects, 8 reverb types, 8 chorus types


• Powerful arpeggiator, with 400 phrase/arpeggio templates for instant sonic animation


• 24 Multi Chord memory for one-finger chord triggering; 32 Rhythm Guide metronome with preset patterns and variations


• D Beam controller and front-panel control knobs for expressive performance


• Compatible with super lightweight design for mobility and attractive, durable aluminium panel


• Mac/PC editing software included

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They're here!

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Casio Privia @ YAMS

We now carry the Casio Privia 88-note weighted digital pianos. This is the keyboard that Tom - one of our piano teachers - recommends for families who only have around $500 to spend on an instrument for their beginning piano student. He says, "While it isn't as good a piano action as a grand piano, it's darn good for $500 - and it only weighs 20-something pounds, AND has a headphone jack! I can play classical on this keyboard, and that's saying something."