'Kick' amps are a new series of keyboard/instrument amplifiers from Alto, announced at Musikmesse 2012. They are available in two different versions, the Kick 15 (a 400 Watt amp with a 15" low frequency transducer) and the smaller Kick 12, which has a power rating of 250 Watts and …

The Nord Electro 4D is a lightweight 61-key semi-weighted keyboard. Despite only weighing 7kg, the Electro 4D offers excellent quality, a vast array of features, access to Nord's constantly expanding Sound Library and that classic Nord sound. The Nord Electro 4D was announced at Musikmesse 2012.

The Nord 4D improves …