I'm also a fan of arrangers,That BK-5 looks good, I'm personally looking to upgrade out of the korg pa800 arranger that i have had for a few years now (great concept, but korg went cheap with keys and make, and limited it (ram,sfx) with the internal os), the newer pa3x is on my top list of arrangers (basically its pa800 with out all the wrongs).

Roland also announced three new (or rather updated) drum sets: the HD-3 (http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=1203&ParentId=60) which fixes all the flaws of the HD-1 (which I bought last year, erf) and the TD-30KV (http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=1206&ParentId=60) and TD-30K (http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=1205&ParentId=60) as new "top of the line" V-Drums.

Roland BK-5

• Self-contained, do-everything keyboard with auto-accompaniment engine and built-in sound system
• Wide selection of sounds, Music Assistants, and Rhythms that cover a wide landscape of musical genres (including East-Europe, Latin-America, Asia, and more)
• Friendly graphical user interface
• Onboard effects, including reverb, chorus, EQ, multi-band compressor, and dozens of multi-effects
• Music rhythm compatibility with Roland BK-7m/E-series/ G-series/VA-series instruments
• Compatible with backing formats (SMF, MP3, WAV, and Rhythm) directly from USB memory; instant audio recording onto USB memory
• Automatic chord detection for SMF files
• Video output to share SMF/MP3 Lyrics with friends or the audience on an external screen

For more info: http://www.rolandconnect.com/product.php?p=bk-5

Quite good option, but not extra cheap.

I am fan of arrangers. But BK-7m is more convinient for me:-)

Synthogy Ivory II–American Concert D

Ivory II–American Concert D is a 1951 New York Steinway® model D lauded by some of the world's greatest concert artists. Powered by the award winning Ivory II engine, Ivory II–American Concert D is a free-standing virtual instrument and the 4th product in the acclaimed Ivory II line.

The piano was recorded in the Françoys-Bernier Concert Hall at Le Domaine Forget in the Charlevoix region of Quebec. This is the same hall where Ivory's acclaimed German Steinway was recorded, and also by the same recording and technical team.

Ivory II–American Concert D will feature up to 20 velocity levels, will have the full compliment of Ivory II features, and run as a plug-in or standalone. For existing Ivory II users, Ivory II–American Concert D will install directly into the existing Ivory II library, giving access to all of Ivory II's pianos and features from one great interface. MSRP will be $199 when released in 2012.

http://www.synthogy.com/news/announcements/a2012-0119a.html

Roland VG Stratocaster G-5

I like the new UAD Apollo. This combines their pro converters with their software all in one box.

http://www.uaudio.com/apollo

TASCAM iU2

TASCAM’s iU2 is a premium sound quality audio interface for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. It includes all of the features of TASCAM’s best-selling USB audio interfaces, including a pair of great-sounding microphone inputs. The XLR inputs have phantom power for use with high-quality condenser microphones. These feed an onboard microphone preamp and A/D converter for better sound performance than those built into iPhone and iPad – true stereo recording with low noise and less tendency to distort. The inputs also accept line-level signals or you can plug a guitar or bass directly into your device.

http://tascam.com/product/iu2/overview/

Line 6 StageScape M20d

StageScape M20d features an intuitive, 7” full-color resistive touchscreen interface to get you mixing fast. The touchscreen displays icons on a stage that represent each performer or input, replacing generic rows of knobs and faders. Now you can reach for elements in the mix as you see them on the stage in front of you. A single touch on a performer’s icon gives full access to all parameters relating to that channel, from basic tweaks through deep effects editing.

StageScape M20d is designed to make recording so easy that it can be done any time, all the time — even without a computer. The M20d records 16 channels plus the main mix in high-resolution, 24-bit WAV format to SD card, USB drive or direct to your Mac® or PC. The convenience of being able to record to external media means you can track at a moment’s notice with no DAW setup required. Since the recorded output is pre-effects, the raw tracks will be ready for later mixing in the recording software of your choice. The M20d enables you to easily capture everything — from ideas and rehearsals to entire performances — in the way that works best for you.

http://line6.com/stagescape-m20d/features

Casio New Synths

http://www.casio-intl.com/news/2012/XWseries/

http://www.casio-intl.com/news/2012/XWseries_detail01/

http://www.casio-intl.com/news/2012/XWseries_detail02/

http://www.casio-intl.com/file/news/pdf/XWseries/20120119_XW_Specifications.pdf

Quite interesting stuff :-)

Zynaptiq Pitchmap

Pitchmap allows real-time correction of pitch inaccuracies within mixed signals, as well as completely altering the tonality, chords, harmonies or melodies of a musical signal on- the-fly, a process we call Pitch Mapping.

Pitchmap does this using our proprietary, artificial intelligence based MAP technology (Mixed-Signal Audio Processing) to de-mix an incoming signal - like, for example, a full mix - into individual elements, and then allows the user to arbitrarily or automatically correct and modify their pitches. Additionally, Pitchmap provides means to deliberately induce processing "errors" to make results sound synthetic in a very futuristic and unique way.

Via: http://www.zynaptiq.com/pitchmap/

Behringer iAxe

BEHRINGER, today announced the iAxe Guitar – a revolutionary tablet-based guitar certain to change people’s perceptions about making music. After an exhaustive development effort

Akai MAX49 controller

*MAX49 from Akai Professional places revolutionary MIDI and CV control at your fingertips. With an intuitive layout and included AkaiConnect automatic-mapping software, MAX49 offers an instant, fully immersive experience with your favorite music software and virtually all VST plugins. From its 49 semi-weighted keys and 12 real MPC pads, to its groundbreaking LED touch faders and vintage CV & Gate outputs, MAX49 combines cutting-edge Akai Pro technology with classic capability to give you an unprecedented music-making experience. *

Via: http://www.akaipro.com/max49