With over 30 years since the release of the original Roland Jupiter 8 (or JP-8), one of the most admired and innovative synthesizers of its time, performers word-wide were ecstatic to see the unveiling of the latest Roland Jupiter 80 Synthesizer back at Musikmesse 2011 along with the more recent Roland Jupiter 50 Synthesizer earlier this year.  With its road-proven hardware and unfathomable collection of Roland’s proprietary SuperNATURAL sounds, the Roland Jupiter 80 Synthesizer has collected a mass of fans on every continent including the critically acclaimed Isabella Summers from Florence + the Machine.

However, whilst it is hard not to look and hear the Roland Jupiter 80 Synthesizer without salivating, it’s now going to get a whole lot more difficult to resist temptation thanks to the incredible extra incentive Roland and Millennium Music are now offering.

When you buy the latest Roland Jupiter 80 Synthesizer from Millennium Music, which will be upgraded to the latest software update with new functionality and improved integration with the Cakewalk Sonar series in May, you receive a free (and we mean free) Apple iPad 2 tablet to ensure you get the most out of your Roland Jupiter 80 Synthesizer with the newly announced iPad Synth Tone Editor!

If you’ve been contemplating buying a new synthesizer that’ll perform great on the stage and look superb in the studio, but want to get the most out of your money, then look no further, this truly is the best time to buy a Roland Jupiter 80 Synthesizer.

Get in touch with our dedicated sales team now on 0115 985 9500 or email here to find out more.  Terms and conditions apply, see below for more.

Term and Conditions:

• Only available to UK/ROI residents from UK/ROI authorised dealers
• Product registration required - Please scan and email a copy of your sales receipt to customers@roland.co.uk along with the serial number of your JUPITER-80
• iPad shipped 10 days after registration
• No cash alternative offered
• Free iPad model is iPad2, 16gb wifi: customers cannot pay extra to upgrade to the new iPad
• This offer cannot be redeemed in conjunction with any other current offer
• Cable to connect iPad to JUPITER-80 is not included
• In the event of a refund, iPad also needs to be returned
• All claims must be received by June 29th 2012

The Steinberg CMC Series MIDI controllers have made a real splash for Cubase and Nuendo users in the short time they’ve been available.  Not only do they differ from 'typical' MIDI controllers by the fact that they are relatively low cost and also modular in nature, meaning that you can combine various units in any way you wish, but Steinberg have now added an extra incentive for you to delve into the potentials of the CMC Series MIDI controllers with a fantastic new offer!

Steinberg are giving you the chance to buy absolutely any Steinberg product over £80.00 from Millennium Music and get a CMC Series controller of your choice for just £80.00 to massively improve your production workflow.  That’s means you could buy one Steinberg CMC Series MIDI control module, such as the Steinberg CMC PD Pad Controller for just £135.99, and save more than £50.00 on another module of your choice!

Whether you’re looking for the highly innovative and precise Steinberg CMC-CH Channel Controller to gain direct access to a range of functions in Cubase's channel section, or maybe even the groundbreaking Steinberg CMC-AI Advanced Integration Contoller that provides instant and multifunctional control over anything your mouse clicks on, be sure to take full advantage of this incredible deal from Steinberg and make a recession-friendly saving that will not only save you a serious amount of money but will also improve your Cubase skills throughout.  From beat production to live performance, the Steinberg CMC Series offers hands-on USB control for just about any job imaginable.

Check out the entire Steinberg range here and decide which Steinberg CMC Series MIDI control module best suits you, there are six to choose from and they even work flawlessly alongside the flagship Steinberg CC121 Advanced Integration Controller.  Upgrade to the latest version of Steinberg's world-leading Cubase 6.5 and finish it off with the Steinberg CMC Studio Frame to give your controllers that extra touch of class.

This superb deal is available until 30^th June 2012; it’s not to be missed so call or email our friendly sales team now for more.

Check out the entire Steinberg CMC Series range:

• CMC AI
• CMC CH
• CMC PD
• CMC FD
• CMC QC
• CMC TP

**Offer applies to all Steinberg CMC Series except the Steinberg CMC FD, which will be discounted from £165.99 to £124.99 when you spend over £80.00 on any Steinberg products.

We've just released the latest and most powerful version of Automap. The v4.3 update brings support for Logic Express, Studio One, Digital Performer and Reaper, adding to the list of other supported DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Reason and Ableton Live. It also improves plug-in performance with Ableton Live and re-introduces the popular Follow Focus feature, which enables you to automatically focus on the plug-in you are currently using.

See Novation  Automap V4.3 in action here

Automap V4.3

Video of CMC Controller

Steinberg and Yamaha further enhance Cubase accessibility with new range of CMC controllers.

Professional DAW systems such as Cubase and Nuendo have lots and lots of parameters that need lots of tweaks and sometimes you need to tweak as inspiration strikes so a dedicated perfectly integrated hardware control solution is that enabled immediate editing of eq, filter or whatever would be ideal.

Steinberg and Yamaha have addresses this need with a range of six USB- powered small but beautifully formed controllers designed for specific tasks.

Because each one is designed to address a particular part of the software (they’re fully customisable as well of course) i.e. modular. You can buy them as you think you may require them!

The CMC Series will be available from October 2011 – Check the Millennium Music blog for more updates !

The latest creation from the Native Instrument headquarters brings us the new MASCHINE MIKRO.  It is the perfect introduction into the world of MASCHINE, giving you tactile, hands-on control for beat production, sampling and performance.

The Mikro brings to the table the same powerful software and 6 GB+ sample library as its bigger brother, as well as the same highly responsive pads on a more compact and portable controller. The  MASCHINE MIKRO makes a perfect addition for any production setup - giving you further portability at a smaller price tag, we can tell you now this is going to be one you don't want to miss!

New from Novation – the Impulse range of MIDI controllers sets a new standard in DAW controller - bringing full DAW/Plug-in controls and Automap technology into a new, more affordable price range. The new Impulse keyboards have high quality keybeds and feature a DAW/plug-in control surface, powered by Automap 4 – the latest revision of Novation's Automap control software.

The range comes in 25, 49 and 61 key models and are USB powered. Impulse controller keyboards have 8 rotary encoders, 9 faders, 9 assignable buttons and full transport control (The Novation Impulse 25 has 1 fader and 1 button). In addition to the large LCD screen, Impulse also has 8 drum pads which are back-lit with 3 colour LEDs enabling arpeggio warping, beat roll and clip-launch in Ableton Live.

The Novation Impulse range of MIDI controller keyboards offers the best mix of feel, functionality, and build quality and is in a price range to be within most musician’s reach no matter how humble!

Key Features

Precision semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch (pro feel with high performance scan-rate)

• Professional control surface - full control of your DAW including mixer, transport and plug-ins
• Novation’s Automap control software makes it fast and simple to assign knobs, faders and buttons to your music software
• Back-lit drum pads allow you to warp arpeggios and improvise with rhythm patterns – they also launch clips in Ableton
• Large LCD screen displays control information
• Hardware design is tough and rugged
• Comes with Ableton Live Lite, Novation’s Bass Station synth and a Loopmasters sample pack
• USB powered, but can be run on mains power with a simple adapter
• Expression and sustain pedal inputs as well as MIDI in and out ports for connecting external MIDI instruments

Novation Impulse MIDI Controllers will be arriving at Millennium Music in September. Call now to reserve yours. 0115 985 9500.

No piece of software has taken the electronic music production scene by storm more than Ableton Live, after its initial release in 2001,  development has been swift and constant leading to the current version, Ableton Live 8.

It's intuitive layout and control system has led to Live being used, not just as a compositional tool, but as a live performance tool offering on the spot controllability, allowing for improvisation and manipulation, leaving you to take the music in whatever direction you or your audience demands.

An issue with using a laptop or desktop PCs keyboard as the main controller is the compact nature of the buttons, with a small slip, quite possible in the dark environment of a club, potentially ruining your mix.

AKAI, the company responsible for classic samplers and control interfaces such as the MPC and S series's ,  have introduced a pair of controller interfaces specifically designed for the modern Ableton Live user, the APC20 and its older brother the APC40.

Designed in collaboration with Ableton these units provide unsurpassed, intuitively designed, and positioned controls allowing you to really take control in a smooth and comfortable fashion.  With a variety of preset and user adjustable mapping options it can be tailored to your individual needs to get the best out of the software a hardware combination.

If you want to find out more about how the AKAI APC20/40 can take your performance to another level, give Millennium a call on 08455557070.

The new range of Oxygen MIDI controller keyboards from M-Audio have arrived at Millennium Music Nottingham. The MIDI Controllers, which are M-Audio's 3rd generation of Oxygen keyboard and are available in 25 Note, 49 Note and 61 Note Versions.

The Oxygen 25 features, 8 assignable knobs plus dedicated track select and transport controls and one assignable slider. The Oxygen, like all the new range features Directlink mode which allows instant mapping of controllers to your software's functions and parameters.

The Oxygen 49 features 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable sliders, dedicated track select and transport buttons and also the DirectLink Mode.

the Oxygen 61 features 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable sliders, dedicated track select and transport controls and DirectLink Mode.

Thanks  to the  DirectLink Mode all three keyboards offer seemless integration with Pro Tools software. The new Oxygen range of controller keyboards is now available at Millennium Music.

Novation Nocturn MIDI Controllers have arrived at Millennium Music Nottingham. The new keyboards boast a great selection of features and have one of the best keyboard actions there is on a MIDI Keyboard.  Nocturn keyboards include the following features:

Velocity Sensitive Keyboard with Programmable Aftertouch, 11 segment LED around each rotary control, touch sensitive rotary controllers, Automap control software - assigns currently displayed parameter to controllers automatically, 8 velocity sensitive drum pads, 25 and 49 note versions available, USB powered, mod wheels and pitch-bend.

Novation Announce their new controller for Ableton LIVE, LAUNCHPAD will ship early November and is for those who want more affordable  tactile controller for Ableton LIVE. Designed to trigger clips in LIVE, Launchpad will also control Ableton LIVE's mixer and other  parameters via its "learn" function. Another great feature is being able to create new beats and rhythms using the 64 buttons as on/off switches for Ableton LIVE's graphical edit window (reminiscent of Yamaha's Tenori-On Synth) .

Main features

Millennium Music should receive stocks of these towards the end of October / beginning of November.

See main website for pricing but should be around £150.00.

• Launchpad's 64-button grid and dedicated scene launch buttons are ideal for launching and controlling your clips and scenes.
• Tactile control over your mix
• Control volume, pans, sends, track arming, soloing and muting. Launchpad lets you jump to different levels across eight channels at once.
• Sketch out beats - Launchpad can be used to play drum racks, creating beats and triggering samples in real time.
• Controlling other functions - Launchpad can be used to control other functions using Ableton's 'Learn' mode. This includes Ableton's knobs and faders, which can be assigned to rows of buttons on Launchpad. Back to topMultiple Units
• Connect up to 3 Launchpads at a time.
• Expand your Ableton control solution - Novation's Automap-enabled controllers work seamlessly together - a ZeRO SL MkII to control the mix, whilst Launchpad triggers clips!
• Launchpad can also be control other DAWs and plug-ins using Novation's Automap control software. Automap can assign controls to software parameters on VST/AU/RTAS/TDM plug-ins by simply clicking on them, and touching a controller!
• See what you're triggering - Automap provides a customizable heads-up transparent display across your computer screen. Ideal for seeing at a glance samples that you're about to trigger.
• Unleash the power of QWERTY keyboard shortcuts  - Automap PRO, an optional upgrade available to purchase online, lets you assign almost any computer keyboard shortcut, and combinations thereof, to Launchpads buttons.
• Utilising Automap, Launchpad can operate as a standard MIDI controller, creating custom MIDI maps with 72 of its buttons transmitting either CC or MIDI note data.