Shipping will begin after the New Year's holiday. I've confirmed the sound from MIDI, but I haven't used it very much, so please understand that it's sold as-is, with no returns. The JD piano and the low-end bass sounds had beautiful sustain. The Roland SonicCell is a sound module that supports USB and MIDI connections. - Brand: Roland - Model Name: SonicCell - Type: Sound Module - Connectivity: USB, MIDI IN/OUT, AUDIO OUT - Power: AC adapter included Thank you for looking.