PDX Pop Now! at Parkrose Middle School

March 20, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster


PDX Pop Now! is an non-profit organization dedicated to championing Portland music. On April 15, 2010, PDX Pop Now! and many friends from the music community came to Parkrose Middle School. The kids had the opportunity to try out instruments for themselves and also got a glimpse– many for the first time– of Portland’s local music world. Featuring performances from Blue Cranes, Blue Horns, Grey Anne, and Mic Crenshaw. Video: Asher Sandberg-Lewis & Robin Margolis

Korg PA500-ORT Middle Eastern Edition Portable Professional Arranger Keyboard

May 24, 2010 in Gear by stagemaster

  • Authentic new Sounds and Styles developed by top Middle Eastern programmers and musicians.
  • New mini Quarter Tone keyboard (with four presets) has been added for on-the-fly selection.
  • RX (Real eXperience) technology includes EDS Synthesis plus 4 Stereo Multi-effects for great sounds.
  • XDS Dual Song Player with crossfader; Multi-track, Backing, and Step sequencing; Pad Sequencing.
  • TouchView display – easy/expert modes, contextual help screens; internal stereo sound system.

Product Description
For years, the Pa500 has been one of the best selling Korg keyboards around the globe. Middle Eastern musicians in particular have come to appreciate the Pa Series. The Pa500 Oriental delivers some of their most highly requested features – direct, keyboard-based quarter tone selection; plus authentic sounds, rhythms, and Styles. Identical in quality and construction to the original Pa500, the Pa500 Oriental Edition was created to answer the demands from Middle Easte… More >>

Korg PA500-ORT Middle Eastern Edition Portable Professional Arranger Keyboard