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Alright its not strictly new but it is the new onthedex layout! Due to problems in the supply chain we have stopped selling cds and dvds and have decided to concentrate on our first love, musical instruments and hardware!

We feature music equipment from two of the UK's biggest music stores as well as the addition of ZZounds, an American company and one of the biggest online music stores. Lots of cheap music gear can be had from zzounds.

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Onthedex has gone through many changes over the years. This is the third version of the site in under a year!

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88-Key Synthesizers


Alesis QS8.2 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard

Alesis introduced the QS8 in 1996, and shattered the price barrier for professional 88-note keyboards. Normal working musicians - and those just aspiring to work more - could suddenly afford a no-compromise instrument for a very compromising price, and this tradition continues with the QS6.2 and QS8.2.

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Korg M388 88-Key Synth Workstation Sampler

The M3 features a number of innovations distilled from the flagship OASYS including the new EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound generator derived from the HD-1 engine design, the advanced second-generation KARMA functionality, and the multi-purpose control surface.

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Korg TR88 88-Key Weighted Synth Workstation

Start with Korg's proven Hyper Integrated sound engine - the synthesis system that has made the TRITON a world-wide standard. Add in a comprehensive 64 MB ROM which includes many new sounds - as well as Korg classics. Bring it all up-to-date with totally new features including USB MIDI capabilities and reliable, portable SD card data storage. Package it all in a sleek black body housing Korg's classic 16-track sequencer, superb effects engine, and top it off with a clear and user-friendly interface.

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Kurzweil PC2X 88-Note Weighted Performance Controller

Following on the design of Kurzweil's award-winning PC88, the PC2 features outstanding sound and impressive master controller capabilities. The new Easy Split & Layer feature makes it fast and easy to create quick layers and splits. The PC2 Series comes in both the PC2 76-note and PC2X 88-note keyboards.

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Roland Fantom-X8 88-Key Sampling Workstation

The Fantom-X Series are the world's first 'Giga-Workstation' keyboards, giving musicians nearly 1GB of wave memory when fully expanded and powerful 128-voice polyphony.

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Yamaha MO8 88-Key Music Production Synthesizer

Yamaha, proudly introduces the MO Music Production Synthesizer. Targeted to semi-professional musicians and home/project studio owners as well as songwriters and performers, the MO provides a full set of authentic sounds and comprehensive music-making features-including an emphasis on contemporary styles and voices. Highly portable and compact, the MO also serves as an ideal keyboard for live performance situations.

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Yamaha Motif XS8 88-Key Workstation

With the new Yamaha MOTIF XS, inspiration is just a key press away. High-quality sounds to inspire you, intelligent arpeggiators to fuel your creativity, recording features to capture every idea, built-in sampling to create full audio/MIDI arrangements, rhythmic Patterns to compose with, studio-style mixing controls and versatile effect processing to master your final productions.

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Yamaha S08 88-Key Programmable Synthesizer

The S08 gives you professional quality sound and performance in a stylish,lightweight package - and at an affordable price. In fact, it has many features that you would expect to find only in synthesizers costing much more. For starters, it's equipped with a full-size weighted keyboard that offers a remarkably realistic touch. It's also packed with over 700 of Yamaha's finest voices, many of which have been taken right from the award-winning S80 professional synthesizer. Yamaha even added in a complete XG and General MIDI Level 2 voice set to complement the built-in SMF (Standard MIDI File) playback sequencer. But that's not all. For the live performer, there's a convenient Category Search function that makes it easy to find the voices you want on stage. And for the studio musician, there is a USB MIDI interface and SmartMedia card slot. For those looking for an affordable weighted action synthesizer for the studio or stage, the S08 is a dream come true.

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Yamaha S90ES 88-Key Weighted Action Synthesizer

The S90 ES combines a stunningly natural acoustic piano sound with all the sonic flexibility of the award winning Motif ES. A new multi-velocity, stereogrand piano sample, the new sound board simulation and the half-damper capability (when used with the Yamaha FC3) all ensure a rich and realistic acoustic piano sound. The 128 note polyphony tone generator, Studio Connections compatibility, mLAN expansion slot, and PLG expandability give it all the synthesis power and control capabilities of our Motif ES line.

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