Alongside all that NAMM news this week, there came this quite interesting news out of New York, where Dubspot announced a collaboration with Livid Instruments. The two companies have developed a ‘special’ Midi controller/mixer. The DS1 MIDI Mixer is a portable solution for computer-based mixing, production and performance, constructed with only the highest-quality parts and materials.
Yamaha introduces new white-colored models of the HS Series powered studio monitors that have already established a favorable reputation for their accuracy and signature sound since their release last year. Three white-colored models of the 5″ HS5, 6.5″ HS7 and 8″ HS8 provide users with a broader selection of monitors that adapts to a wider variety of music production environments and aesthetics.
This week Softube does not only announce an official release date for the much anticipated next generation mixer Console 1, which will be in stores February 12. But it is also our great pleasure to announce that Console 1 will include Softube’s new model of one of the world’s most classic mixing consoles, Solid State Logic SL4000E.
Their Facebook description says: “We do live mash ups, taking on popular music across all genres, adapting it to our sound and blending it all together in the pursuit of a driven, fun and energetic ‘mix’.” And that’s exactly what Bareback Titty Squad does!
Yamaha introduces the new generation of MG Series compact mixing consoles. With a flexible lineup of completely re-designed consoles suitable for both portable and installation applications offering varying input and processing capabilities, these new MG mixers put an emphasis on sound quality combined with a level of reliability and performance that have made this series an industry standard. Featuring five standard models ranging from six to twenty inputs, and five XU models featuring onboard SPX effect processors, the new series comprises a versatile lineup of ten models in total that will meet the demands of a wide range of mixing applications.
Pitch ’n Time DJ – The industry standard for time stretching and pitch shifting and renowned choice of audio professionals in the film and music industry the world over, will soon be available as an Expansion Pack for Serato DJ users. Pitch ’n Time DJ allows you to speed up or slow down your track to extreme tempo values while maintaining its key perfectly, with the highest quality and definition of any available software.
The Moog Sub 37 Tribute Edition is a limited edition (2-note) paraphonic analog synthesizer built on the award winning Sub Phatty sound engine. Its panel features 40 knobs, 74 switches, and has a dedicated LCD display – placing each critical sound creation element and live performance tool quickly at your command.
Swedish music machine maker Elektron has just announced their latest machine. The Analog Rytm is an 8 voice analog drum machine with sample support.
Blue Sky is proud to announce the worldwide debut of its newest monitoring solution, the Star System One 2.1, comprised of a single Sub 12D digital powered subwoofer and two Sat 6D digital satellite speakers. Designed and assembled in the United States, the new Sat 6D and Sub 12D can also serve as building blocks for systems of varying sizes and configurations, making them especially well-suited for broadcast, film post, and game sound design environments.
Genelec is showing its M Series Bi-amplified Active Monitors. The energy-efficient M Series takes a new approach to monitor design as part of Genelec’s larger ongoing sustainable initiatives known as GES (Genelec Embedded Sustainability).
Universal Audio is proud to introduce the Apollo Twin High-Resolution Desktop Interface with Realtime UAD Processing.
Korg displays the KROSS keyboard. Kross is a mobile, affordable, keyboard workstation with audio/MIDI recording capabilities, AC or battery operation (6xAA), and a vast selection of cutting-edge sounds. Available with 61 keys or 88 fully-weighted keys, it’s the first battery-powered, full-featured Korg keyboard workstation.
Korg releases Gadget for iPad, a mobile synthesizer studio that offers the ultimate mobile synth collection for iPad. It was designed for anyone looking to explore software synthesis, musicians looking for a diverse palate of synths in one integrated app, or those looking to take their iPad music production to the next level.
Korg announces the Taktile and TRITON Taktile USB Controller Keyboards. These small, lightweight USB/MIDI controller keyboards provide a wide variety of functions for song production, and are available in either 25 or 49-key variations (semi-weighted).
As a follow-up to the in-demand MS-20 Mini, and with musical do-it-yourselfers in mind, Korg has debuted the MS-20 Kit, a limited-edition kit that allows anyone-from musicians to the musically curious-to easily and safely build a working reproduction of Korg’s original, iconic MS-20 analog synth. Only 1,000 units will be available worldwide.