of LED switches allows everyone to play music intuitively, creating a ""visible music"" interface. This unique visual/tactile interface has been specifically designed to allow intuitive, instantaneous operation of a variety of functions."  (less)

help you create and perform in virtually any style of music. The MM8 gives you total control over your sound, letting you dynamically change sonic textures as you play with real-time tweakable knobs. Also built-in are special Patterns that provide full instrumental backing - drums, bass and chords - to accompany your live performance and song creation.Yamaha MM8 FeaturesSuper-high-quality soundsTons of real-time controlDynamic music creation toolsincluding automatic Pattern and Arpeggiator generatorsPerformance Memory for instantfull-panel setting changesVersatile song recording features with eight normal tracks and one Pattern trackConvenient, easy-to-use data storage solutionsThe MM8 has 418 voices and 22 drum kits on board, all based...  (less)

Logan String Melody, Eminent Solina, Roland RS202, Yamaha SS30 and more. Far more than a preset device, the Virtual String Machine lets you layer any two of the 60 Sample Sets and apply an intuitive synthesis engine to each--as well as add master vintage phaser/ensemble effects. The result is a truly authentic and highly versatile range of textures, perfect for just about every musical genre. Mac/PC stand-alone or host operation (RTAS, VST, AU).  (less)

input allows a guitar or microphone to be directly connected, and utilize the brilliant internal DSP. Create sequences by utilizing the 16 linear tracks or 8 pattern tracks & onboard styles. Additional features include 32-note polyphony, 24 parts and 32,000-note capacity. Its SmartMedia slot enables huge numbers of MIDI song files to be stored and transferred between the unit and computer (using the included Data Filer utility software). Connections include MIDI IN/OUT, line/headphone out, footsw. jack and TO HOST port.We highly recommend the Yamaha PA-3C power supply for extended use. Battery life is approx. 6 hours, which is a fantastic, unique feature for portable use, but probably not practical for lengthy song-writing se...  (less)

lets you create imaginary ""virtual"" musical instruments."  (less)