We are delighted to reveal that Yamaha have at last confirmed all the rumours that they will launch the long-awaited and much anticipated follow-up to the phenomenally successful Tyros 5 with a new range of Keyboard Workstations under the Genos banner .
Official launch date is October 2nd but Yamaha will be slowly revealing details in a series of teaser videos over the next couple of weeks .
Available in 61 73 and 88 note versions Yamaha are promising the Genos will revolutionise the keyboard industry by bringing together Yamaha’s unique passion and knowledge of music and musical instruments to bring a whole new world of possibilities to the Genos user .
We’ll keep you updated as we learn more but for now here’s the very first taste of the promise Genos holds .
The Zoom F8 Field Recorder is made for serious filmmakers and sound designers. From super-low-noise mic preamps to pinpoint accurate time code, the #ZoomF8 has everything you need to capture professional-quality audio.
At a glance:
Superb Professional Sound Recording for film makers and sound designers
High-resolution audio at 24-bit/192 kHz
Great Preamps with up to 75dB gain
Clean sound, low noise
Dual SD card slots
Timeclock code with pinpoint accuracy
Bluetooth iOS app for mixing via iPhone or iPad
Robust aluminium case, light weight (2lbs)
Stunning professional sound recording for €949
In detail:
Field recorders, with essential features such as time code, have been unobtainable for most. Until now. With 8-input/10-track recording, super low-noise preamps, and support for 24-bit/192 kHz audio, the F8 captures the highest-quality audio. FEATURES
The F8 features an extremely low noise floor (−127 dBu EIN) and high gain (up to 75 dB), with +4 dB line inputs. The F8 can record at 24-bit/192 kHz resolution and is equipped with onboard limiters designed to provide overload protection. Limiting can be applied to all 8 channels simultaneously at full resolution, with 10dB of headroom and controls for setting threshold, attack, and release.
The F8’s time code is state-of-the-art. It utilizes a Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) that generates time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy, enabling rock-solid syncing of audio and video. The F8 supports all standard dropframe and non-drop formats, and can jam sync to time code being provided by external devices. An input and output are provided on standard BNC connectors, enabling easy integration into any rig.
F8 is not only versatile and feature rich, it is the smallest field recorder with eight XLR combo inputs ever made. Weighing just 2.1 pounds (without batteries), its aluminum chassis is both rugged and durable.
Sound professionals sometimes work in dusty, hard-to-see environments. Level meters with adjustable brightness and its 2.4 inch full-colour backlit LCD (which can be set to monochrome mode), make the F8 easy to use in any environment — from low-light to direct sunlight.
Record on two SD/SDHC/SDXC cards*, up to 512 GB each, simultaneously, allowing you to instantly backup or split recordings (for example, save eight tracks onto one card and a stereo mix onto another).
Get ready for the Waltons Acoustic Weekend , Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th June @ Waltons Music Georges Street Dublin 2
• FREE instrument set-ups and repairs with Conor Cassidy from Anything With Frets. Bring along your guitars, banjos, mandolins, violins for repairs or upgrading.
• LIVE Music in store with Moon Looks On, Fields (Sean O’Brien), John Mahon, Niamh Keane, Niall McGuigan
• In Store Promos with discounts on guitars and acoustic instruments
Novation Product Specialist Mark Lowes will be Demoing the Amazing New Novation Peak and other Novation products at Waltons Georges St on Wednesday June 14th from 12 noon to 4pm.
Mark will be demoing the new Novation Peak Hybrid Synth, its first appearance in Dublin. Call in to our store in Georges Street and be one of the first to hear this amazing synth another milestone in Novation awesome synth legacy.
Mark will be available to run you through all the sounds and features that make this synth so exciting and also answer any questions you may have about other Novation products.
Waltons World Masters presents Susana Baca at the National Concert Hall, Thursday 22 June 2017
One of the supreme divas of world music and the greatest living exponent of the Afro-Peruvian musical tradition, performing in Ireland for one night only.
Free online booking at http://www.nch.ie
‘Her…performance was luminous, her powerful yet delicate voice resonating with remarkable purity.’ – LOS ANGELES TIMES
‘The music retains its undulating sensuality, call and response vocals, pinpoint arrangements and peppery rhythms…and stage centre is the sublime Baca herself, an expressive singer and luminous presence whose sultry dance moves and ability to establish a mood and hold it are mesmerizing.’
– SEATTLE TIMES
‘Baca crafts an innovative and organic take on the Afro-Peruvian musical tradition, in the process catapulting herself to the forefront of an Afro-Peruvian revival.’ – NPR WORLD CAFÉ
‘I could be convinced to live full-time in Baca’s complex world of Afro-Peruvian music. Here, Andean melancholy is perfectly expressed by an intriguing blend of Spanish melody and African-rooted rhythm.’ – ROOTS WORLD
‘A world-class world music diva.’ – THE GUARDIAN
With her unmistakable voice and equally impressive interpretive gifts, Susana Baca is a Peruvian national treasure. Born in the black coastal barrio of Chorrillos, outside Lima, where descendants of slaves have lived since the days of the Spanish Empire, Baca was immersed in the wonderfully complex world of Afro-Peruvian music from a very early age. She first came to international attention in 1995, when her rendition of ‘Maria Lando’, a heart-breaking ballad of worker oppression, was included on David Byrne’s The Soul of Black Peru album. Since then, she has brought her intriguing blend of Spanish melodies and African-rooted rhythms – along with her stellar group of Latin American musicians – to audiences worldwide.
Susana Baca is a performer like no other and simply must be experienced live. Her songs are poetic (with lyrics by some of Latin America’s finest poets, with whom she collaborates) and rich with storytelling and evocative imagery; her voice is by turns powerful, smoky and ethereal; her stage presence is elegant and engaging, as she gracefully glides barefoot about the stage while singing; and her delivery is emotionally rich and deeply felt.
Please join us for an unforgettable performance by a true world master.
Susana Baca • Vocals
Hugo Bravo • Percussion
Ernesto Hermoza • Guitar, Charango
Oscar Huaranga • Bass
Maria Helena Pacheco • Violin
What a wonderful day at the Waltons Music for Schools Competition at the NCH today. Congratulations to all 12 schools who participated in the final today and who gave us an afternoon of wonderful music, song, dance and story. The winners of the were:
Primary School WInners:
1st prize (€3,000) Gaelscoil Urmhumhan, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
2nd Prize (€1,500) St Joseph’s National School, Breaffy, Co. Mayo
3rd Prize ( €500) Bunscoil Loreto, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Post-Primary School WInnners:
1st prize (€3,000) Scoil Mhuire, Trim, Co. Meath
2nd Prize (€1,500) Colaiste Chill Mhantain, Wicklow
3rd Prize ( €500) St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath
When Time Magazine recently included the Yamaha Clavinova in its Top 50 Gadgets of All Time it was a timely reminder of just how much the range has done to redefine our perception of exactly how good a ‘Digital Piano’ can be.
Since the first models in the mid 80s Yamaha’s R&D department, working in conjunction with an astounding breath of international artists, have constantly pushed the boundaries of design innovation in their mission to distill the sound, touch and feel of some of the world’s finest grand pianos into an instrument that would be practical and affordable for all.
Today (5 April 2017) Yamaha launch their new 600 Series Clavinovas which once more redefine what we can expect from a digital piano and introduce some of the most outstanding features of their ‘top end’ models into even the entry level CLP625.
YAMAHA Clavinova CLP625 Digital Pianos available in Black, Rosewood or White @ €1399
The New Entry level CLP625 now features the incredible sound of Yamaha’s Flagship CFX Concert Grand and the unmistakable warmth and depth of the renowned Bosendorfer Imperial Grand. These wonderful sounds, coupled with Yamaha’s acclaimed GH3X Graded Hammer Action Keyboard with ivory feel key tops, bring all the essence of a fine quality instrument’s sound and touch into your home or classroom at a very reasonable price. Key Features:
• 10 Voices Yamaha CFX and Bosendorfer Imperial Grand Piano Samples for astounding sound realism
• GH£X Graded Hammer Action for real grand piano feel
• 256 Note Polyphony for a full resonant sound
Performance Record function perfect for learning and practice
• USB Connectivity for a whole world of additional functionality See the CLP625 Series here.
YAMAHA Clavinova CLP635 Digital Pianos available in Black, Rosewood, White, White Ash and Dark Walnut – from €1799.
The amazing new CLP635 is the first of the Clavinovas to feature Yamaha’s Virtual Resonance Modelling which reproduces the way a real grand piano resonates throughout the body, giving a rich reverberant sound that envelopes you as you play. Key Features:
• Virtual Resonance Modelling giving sound characteristics of a real grand piano
• USB Audio Recording and Playback, a great tool for music practice and sharing
• Built-in Digital Reverb and Chorus effects for a ‘Concert Hall Sound’
• 16 Track Performance Recorder, great for practice learning and composing
• 20 Rhythms, add great drums to your performance
• 300 Lesson Songs included, perfect for the beginner who wants to teach themselves
• 36 Voices Yamaha CFX and Bosendorfer Imperial Grand Piano Samples for astounding sound realism
• GH£X Graded Hammer Action for real grand piano feel
• 256 Note Polyphony for a full resonant sound See the CLP635 Series here.
YAMAHA Clavinova CLP645 Digital Pianos available in Black, Rosewood, White, White Ash and Dark Walnut
In their constant search for the ultimate in real piano feel, Yamaha have given the CLP645 a Natural Wood Keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, just like on a real acoustic piano. This means that any transitions to or from this piano to a real piano will be very smooth and natural with no need to change your technique to a new feel or dynamic response. The CLP645 also features Bluetooth connectivity allowing you wireless access to a whole world of support apps from Yamaha and other developers. Key Features:
• Yamaha NWX Natural Wood Keyboard giving all the touch and response of a real piano
• Built-in Bluetooth for wireless connection to iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device
• Virtual Resonance Modelling giving sound characteristics of a real grand piano
• USB Audio Recording and Playback, a great tool for music practice and sharing
• Built-in Digital Reverb and Chorus effects for a ‘Concert Hall Sound’
• 16 Track Performance Recorder, great for practice learning and composing
• 20 Rhythms, add great drums to your performance
• 300 Lesson Songs included, perfect for beginners who want to teach themselves
• 36 Voices Yamaha CFX and Bosendorfer Imperial Grand Piano Samples for astounding sound realism
• GH£X Graded Hammer Action for real grand piano feel
• 256 Note Polyphony for a full resonant sound See all the CLP645 pianos here.
Waltons online shop will be closed for stock taking from Friday 31 March to Monday 3 April.
Orders received after 12pm Thursday 30th March may not be shipped before Tuesday 4th April.
Our Georges Street store will be closed on Sunday 2nd April and our Blanchardstown Centre store will be closed on Monday 3rd April.
If you need something urgently on these dates please contact our office directly at
(01) 820 7425 or email info@waltonsmusic.ie.
The final date for guaranteed delivery of online Christmas orders in Ireland is 23:00pm Tuesday the 20th of December. Orders made for delivery outside of Ireland from this date forward will be dispatched but cannot be guaranteed delivery before Christmas.
To avoid disappointment we suggest you get your orders in nice and early. For any further queries regarding online ordering please phone 01-8207425 or email: info@waltonsmusic.ie.
Wishing you all a stress free shopping experience and a Merry Christmas.
Check out Waltons Music Fantastic Christmas Promotion! With over €5000 in prizes to giveaway, including a €1000 voucher, guitars, scratch cards, strings, plecs and much more!
Visit http://www.waltons.ie to view the full list of terms & conditions on how to claim your prize!
