Roland has once again come out with Roland Connect, an event where they introduced an entire line of new products that will be released very shortly. Products such as:

Integra-7 SuperNATURAL Sound Module

This sound and behavior modeling device has a 16-part module with fast access to its sounds. This rack has what is looked at as a "greatest hits" collection of sounds from Roland's keyboards and V-Drums module, and they've also thrown a lineup from the legacy SRX library.

Key Features:

• Flagship synth module with over 6,000 sounds built in
• The latest SuperNATURAL sounds with enhanced Behavior Modeling technology for expressive acoustic instruments and accurate reproduction of performance articulations
• Powerful SuperNATURAL synth engine with fat analog synth models and vintage filter types
• Dynamic SuperNATURAL drum engine with natural tonal change derived from Roland V-Drums
• Producer's "must-have" SRX Expansion sound library built in; all 12 SRX titles included
• Dedicated multi-effects and EQ for each part (16 parts), plus dedicated COMP+EQ (use six simultaneously) for drums and ambience parameters for SuperNATURAL drum kits
• Innovative 17-part Motional Surround ambience engine for stereo, headphone, and 5.1-channel output
• INTEGRA-7 Editor for iPad and Motional Surround VSTi Editor for SONAR software

A-88 MIDI Keyboard Controller

With 88 weighted keys, this portable MIDI controller offers a new level of grand piano. Even though it's a premium keyboard, it's still relatively slim, compact, and easy to transport. It's a great keyboard to use on whatever software you use with your soft synths and sound modules, with its 2 knobs, 2 switches, and D-BEAM controller.

Key Features:

• Premium 88-key Ivory Feel-G keyboard
• Lightweight and compact design
• Easy to use
• Two knobs, two switches, and D-BEAM controller
• Dual and Split keyboard functions
• USB bus powered (also supports AC power)
• Bundled with Cakewalk SONAR LE software

SONAR X2 Music Production Software

Cakewalk is also gearing up to release the X2 version of their Sonar DAW. With lots of new improvements and features added, Sonar will once again be considered a top choice in anyone's studio. It still contains Rapture, TH2 Producer, ProChannel, and Console Emulator.

Key Features (Producer version):

• Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks
• Enhanced award winning Skylight interface
• Seamless usability and workflow
• R-MIX SONAR
• Modular ProChannel
• BREVERB SONAR and BREVERB SONAR ProChannel module
• ProChannel Console Emulation Module
• QuadCurve and Softube Saturation Knob ProChannel Modules
• FX Chains 2.0 plus FX Chains ProChannel Modules
• 20 Virtual instruments including Rapture subtractive synthesizer
• Matrix performance view
• Integrated per track arpeggiator
• TH2 Producer Guitar Processor
• Linear Phase accurate Mastering EQ and Multi-Band compressor
• Automation and Take Lanes
• Flexible export and Delivery options including MusicXML and SoundCloud
• Pristine 64-bit/384KHz audio engine
• Includes all features in SONAR X2 Studio
• Native 32/64-bit application

More Information: Roland Connect