Monthly Archives: January 2009

Hammer and Nail from A Designs

Last year A Designs released the Hammer, which is a Dual Mono three band Tube EQ engineered with an ingenious filtering system that allows the even harmonics to flow thru the 12AT7 tubes filtering out unwanted noise. At this years NAMM Peter Montessi of A Designs Audio discusses the forthcoming Nail compressor, which is still in development as he discusses the Nail with Brad from Redwagonstudio.

UPDATE: Access Virus TI2 series available

Access is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Virus TI2 series. The successor of the acclaimed range of totally integrated synthesizers adds 25% more calculating power and sports a redesigned housing and front panel. Access also used new materials to bring down the weight of the keyboard versions. On the software side of things, a major feature update, OS3, will be available by the time you read this. The new operating system adds several new FX such as a Tape Delay, Frequency Shifter and several new Distortion algorithms along with a new feature called Character.

Korg M50 series expanded with 73-keys model

Korg displays its M50 Music Workstation, which distills the sonic essence of its acclaimed M3 XPanded flagship into a seriously portable and affordable new instrument. The recently unveiled 61- and 88-key models are now joined by the new 73-key unit. Packed with up-to-the minute sound and features, the M50’s streamlined, modern design includes an angled control panel for easy viewing and Korg’s exclusive full-size TouchView interface for the first time in a mid-priced instrument. Drawing on Korg’s long history of workstation expertise, the M50 is both an ideal performing instrument and a full-featured studio solution for all musicians.