BAGS & CASES
PIANOS, KEYBOARDS & SYNTHESIZERS
RITMULLER LIMITED SPECIAL EDITION RITMULLER RZ9
The new Limited Special Edition Ritmuller RZ9 is the com- pany’s 230th anniversary upright model, which brings concert-level performance to an upright design. The piano features Esmonde-White Action, which offers the touch of a grand piano, PR2.0 hammers for pure sound, and German Roslau wire with copper-wound bass strings for tonal richness. {ritmullerusa.com}
ALFRED MUSIC ‘TAKE THE STAGE! 10 CREATIVE PIANO SOLORS FOR UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCES’ Alfred Music has released “Take the Stage! 10 Creative Piano Solos for Unforgettable Performances” by Angela Marshall. This new book lets beginning students cre- ate show-stopping performances. Pieces incorporate fun hand acrobatics, pedal effects, props, improvisation and audi- ence participation to elevate first recit- als into special moments. Titles include “Elephant Adventure,” “Bamboo In The Rain,” “Haunted Waltz,” “Jazz Cat Jam,” “Olde Scottish Castle,” “Moon Race,” “Diamond Stars” and more. {alfred.com}
ESI XSYNTH
Artesia Pro and ESI have released the Xsynth, a compact synthesizer with a solid aluminum design and polyphonic aftertouch. This newest release aligns with the Xkey family, a series of slim aluminum MIDI controllers, including the Xkey and Xjam. The Xsynth features a form factor inspired by the Xkey 25 MIDI controller, with modified keys to accommodate func- tion buttons and a display screen. This design emphasizes portability and ease of use, mak- ing it a practical and fun choice for musicians while being ultra mobile. {esi-audio.com}
ROLAND RD-2000 EX, RD-88 EX & RD-08 STAGE PIANOS
Roland’S RD-2000 EX, RD-88 EX and the RD-08 are the latest members of the RD family of stage pianos for professional performers. The RD-2000 EX is designed for the needs of top-level stage performers. The RD-2000 EX features independent sound engines driven by V-Piano and Supernatural technologies. The RD-88 EX retains every core feature from the previous model, including Supernatural and Zen-Core sound engines, the expressive PHA-4 hammer-action keyboard, intuitive controller tools, and a room-filling onboard stereo speaker system. The RD-08 is the entry-level model in the RD series of stage pianos for performing musicians and Roland’s most affordable RD to date. {roland.com}
58 I MUSIC INC. I MAY 2025
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