Avid today introduced new versions of its M-Audio® Axiom® USB MIDI keyboard controller series designed for live performance and software-based music production: Axiom 25, Axiom 49, and Axiom 61. Building on the comprehensive feature set that popularized the original Axiom line, new features and highlights include:
By combining a dedicated controller-keyboard and a native software application, Analog Experience THE PLAYER is offering a straightforward, innovative and enjoyable experience. The software features 1000 classic Arturia synth sounds made from the company’s flagship software synthesizers (Minimoog V, Prophet V, ARP 2600 V, Jupiter 8V,…). With straightforward editing function, there is access to the essential parameters, making sound design easy- and a blast. And the smart preset manager allows getting the sound needed without wasting time scrolling through endless menus. With an ultra-thin aluminum and wooden case, 25 full sized velocity sensitive keys and the new MIDI control center, this keyboard integrates perfectly into the setup as an external controller as well, and was made for the road- perfect for musicians on the go!
Tone2 has announced the release of the Progression soundset for Gladiator 2, adding 128 new and exciting presets designed by Marco Scherer. Progression features lush pads, animated arps, pumping basses and fierce synth sounds, suitable for Techno, Minimal, Psytrance, Progressive and a wide variety of other music genres.
For more information please visit the Tone2 website at http://www.tone2.com
Thanks to Tara Busch we get a view on this amazing homemade Mellotron by Mike Walters. He created this fantastic machine with fourteen Sony Walkmans he bought on eBay.
There ya go! Some free ringtones of Roland Jupiter 8 sounds. I came across these via Matrixsynth blog and as I (and the whole Gearjunkies team) love our vintage classic cool synths I thought to post them here too. These ringtones were created by The Mesmers.
The PC3 introduced the world to a new generation of ground-breaking Kurzweil technology, having a synthesis architecture that remains unparalleled in depth and flexibility, combined with a staggering amount of effects processing power. The PC3 sound set, which encompasses everything from the traditional to the cutting edge, has been widely acknowledged as second to none. And now the PC3’s successor has arrived. The Kurzweil PC3K is the pinnacle of our PC3 line, bridging the gap between Kurzweil’s past successes and present innovations.
Without a big announcement Alesis apparently have discontinued the A6 Andromeda and ION synth. At least both synths suddenly appear on the LEGACY products page at the Alesis website. Thanks to Matrixsynth for the heads up!
Last week, we made a short movie of the Vermona MONO Lancet, Today we have the Vermona KICK Lancet on film! Enjoy!
Arrived on my holiday address last week, today in the Gearjunkies TechLab: The Vermona MONO Lancet. I have made a short video to get an impression of his sound. The review will follow later.
With a total of 181 new sounds in the Nord Sample Library, this addition gives a whole new perspective for the Nord Electro 3 and Wave users. With sounds from some of the most appreciated vintage synthesizers and string machines, even the hardcore analog fans will have plenty to choose from.
Anamono is a monophonic analogue feedback synthesizer with build in fully programable and controlable granular effects processor, 2 analogue filters, an analogue output stage with VCA and overdrive, a unique newly engineered g-RAY analogue feedback synthesis system, 2 oscillators, a ringmodulator and many modulation sources, including 2 newly engineered and very flexible step-modulators. All of this packed in a small and compact box, that can be used everywhere. User-storage of 256 sound presets is possible.
Your mission is to write a song featuring either the Virus Vuvuzela patch or alternatively the Virus Vuvuzela samples provided by us. There are no restriction to the style of the song, we would like to encourage you though to use the Vuvuzela in a creative way. You will recognize that both the Vuvuzela sample and patches provided are not necessarily in tune which keeps things more authentic. In case you would like to alter the patches or samples, feel free to do so. Use what you have – this is a sound design contest after all. It is not advisable though to alter the content beyond recognition since the contest is about the Vuvuzela’s sound.
It’s vacation time at Gearjunkies, but that doesn’t mean we are without new gear. Today, on my vacation address, arrived two new synths from Vermona, the Mono Lancet, a two VCO monophonic synthesizer, and the Kick Lancet, for all your analogue kick needs.
Roland U.S. is pleased to announce that the GAIA SH-01 is now shipping. This 37-key compact synthesizer brings serious sound, instant control, and ultimate flexibility to the synthesis experience. Combining a classic panel layout reminiscent of vintage Roland synthesizers with the latest in Roland’s analog-modeling technology, GAIA is perfect for any students, songwriters, session players, and live performers of all styles and skill levels.
On this day (solstice) Mario Jurisch sends us a few pictures of his new project (in progress) the OP-X hardware controller. Just before the holidays begin the controller is ready for varnish. “Through the 4 octave keyboard, the controller looks more bigger then the impOSCar Controller. But I ´m happy with the finish look”, he says. Mario has still a lot of work ahead of him as you can see. Layout is all done but now “the details” have to be filled in so to speak.