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While options are ever expanding, gear keeps getting smaller and smaller. It's a trend we haven't seen the end of yet. Take Korg's latest USB MIDI keyboards, for instance, the MicroKey 2 models. They're quite compact, but if you only have limited space at your disposal, they're a real life-saver.

It's already been more than 10 years since VOX turned the amplifier world on its head with the Valvetronix series. This series of amps combined digital modelling technology with convincing tube sounds. Since then, models have slowly but steadily improved along with digital technology. Now however, the time is ripe for VOX to introduce another series that, rather than show another slow and steady improvement, offer something more like evolution accelerated. Meet the VT20X, the VT40X and the VT100X, the first three models from the new series.

Yamaha presents the PSR-A3000. This 'Oriental' keyboard is based on the A2000, but has an even more powerful sound system, improved sounds and even more adjustable settings. It's a great choice for demanding keyboard players who focus on playing Oriental types of music.

Roland recently presented stereo microphones in the form of a set of earplugs! The WEARPRO Mic is specifically designed for use with the GoPro Hero 3, Hero3+ and Hero4 cameras. This microphone set allows you to record stereo and binaural recordings. Add a whole new dimension to your GoPro images with the WEARPRO Mic by Roland!

The Cock Fight effects pedal by Electro-Harmonix is something quite special. It's one of the first - if not the first - cocked talking wah pedals on the market. The Cock Fight can emulate the sound of a wah pedal that's in one fixed position, and allows you to adjust the frequency with the twist of the FREQ knob.

Let's be honest; a large drum is great to look at, but it's also cumbersome and quite expensive. The same goes for a number of other instruments. Beautiful as they are to behold, not all musical instruments are equally manageable. Fortunately, Alesis offers a practical alternative with their Sample Pad 4.

Since 1985, Alesis has been taking the market by storm with their innovative products. Now, they've added two new electronic drum kits to their already impressive line-up: the CompactKit 4 and the CompactKit 7. These two tabletop drum kits are very compact indeed, but harbour a surprising amount of different sounds.

This autumn, Vintage introduces the Vintage Reissued V72FTB and the Vintage Reissued V72HFTB, two semi-hollow TE models with a gorgeous Flamed top.

Steinberg, now part of the Japanese manufacturer Yamaha, introduces the long-awaitedUR22 MK2 to the market. Here is an audio interface with specifications to warm the cockles of your heart!

Whether it's for Christmas, New Year, a birthday or any other special occasion, you're sure to be hosting a party or two at some point.And to really make that party go with a swing, what about a light set from iDance? The iDance Party LED 100 Light Set is quick and easy to set up, lots of fun, and most importantly won't put much of a dent in your wallet.