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May 1st, 2012 -
One's not Enough


Manu Delago at the warm up of the Björk's Biophilia tour in Manchester, UK, last year. He is touring worldwide as Björk's Xylosynth player. More news to come about what he plans to do with his own Xylosynth (he had to get one for himself as Björk's Xylosynth is always stored in a container). Check out his website http://www.manudelago.com/

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April 20th, 2012 -
WGI 2012


We wish all the best to our Xylosynth players at this year's Winter Guard International (WGI) Championships in Dayton Ohio, USA. These include Tyler Junior College, Rhythm X, Riverside Community College, Ayala HS, Walled Lake Central HS, Centerville HS, Petal HS, Pioneer Indoor and San Diego State University. Sorry if we have missed anyone out.

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March 15th, 2012 -
Yes, We do make a 5 Octave Xylosynth


After a flurry of requests this week for a 5 Octave Xylosynth      we thought we should mention that we do make one. Very good for marimba players! The one pictured now belongs to 'Cirque du Soleil' played by Aaron Guidry.

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March 14th, 2012 -
New Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/Xylosynth


Our old Facebook Group has been replaced by a new Facebook Page with the following link, http://www.facebook.com/Xylosynth. Check it out and contribute with your own interesting Xylosynth footage, Xylosynth photos or Xylosynth related gig dates etc.

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December 6th, 2011 -
Button Control Panel


Another new option is the button control panel. Instead of the standard jack sockets for foot pedal controls there is now an option to have all push button controls (except sustain which is always pedal controlled). This new push button control panel is £37.50 inc VAT.

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December 6th, 2011 -
Onboard Sounds and Display


Many customers are asking about our new onboard sounds and display as we have not updated our website yet with the details.  You now have the option of a 3 digit LED display, on it's own (useful to see what midi programme or channel number you are in if your sound source is not in sight) or with 128 General Midi onboard sounds. The onboard sounds have a line out to amplification and a stereo line out (1/4" jack) for headphones. Prices in UK Sterling £72 inc VAT for the LED Display and £192 inc VAT for the display and sounds.

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