Consolidate your songwriting tools into one micro format with the new Korg MicroStation, which features an onboard sequencer, a 61-key Natural Touch mini keyboard, effects, dual arpeggiators, and 16 tracks of MIDI recording power.
Korg’s popular Electribe pattern-based music production stations have earned respect among electronic musicians across every genre. Now revitalized with up-to-the-minute patterns and massive SD data storage, these versatile music makers are now better than ever. Introducing the tube-driven ELECTRIBE-MX SD (EMX-1 SD) and ELECTRIBE-SX SD (ESX-1 SD).
Not much new gear this year, but still Novation’s Iain Horrocks walks us through the Novation booth at Musikmesse 2010.
Here are some pictures of this new synth (or is it?). According to Roland, the GAIA SH-01 is a high-performance value with old-school charm. You decide…
Recently Feeltune announced the Rhizome. It is the only box combining samplers, mixing desk, sequencers and synthesizers, totally open and compatible with VSTs.
The Gearjunkies Team first look at the new synth from Radikal Technologies, The Accelerator. It is a polyphonic Synthesizer with eight powerful subtractive voices. Each voice consists of three oscillators, two multimode filters, 6 envelope generators, three voice LFOs and one section LFO.
With its massive sound, hands-on ease, and affordable price, the GAIA SH-01 is a high-performance value with old-school charm. The triple-stacked engine puts potent virtual analog synthesis under your fingertips, yet the control panel is so fun, friendly, and inviting, even first-timers can create great sounds. The signal flow is simple to grasp, with logically arranged knobs, sliders, and buttons. Hands-on control and fat sound make this little powerhouse a joy for music students, songwriters, session players, and live performers of all styles and skill levels.
Who says keyboardists need to hide behind their gear? Liberate yourself and roam free with the Lucina AX-09 Synthesizer. Lucina is compact, lightweight, and loaded with great sounds, all easily selectable with the onboard Category buttons. Plug in a USB stick and add backing tracks to your performances with the Audio Player function, or plug in an MP3/CD player and jam along with your favorite songs. This ultra-light synth is designed to fit all musicians — even kids. It’s super easy to use yet it packs a heavyweight musical punch with its stellar sounds and expressive controls.
Powered by two alkaline AAA batteries, the compact monotron can be held in one hand. Although small
enough to easily carry with you, the amazing monotron is packed with KORGs legendary analog technology,
generating thick and powerful sounds. Concentrating on the most important sound parameters, the controls
have been streamlined as much as possible. The panel contains only five knobs and one switch. With this
level of simplicity, now anyone can easily enjoy the world of analog synthesizers.
The Accelerator is a polyphonic Synthesizer with eight powerful subtractive voices. Each voice consists of three oscillators, two multimode filters, 6 envelope generators, three voice LFOs and one section LFO. An additional noise source with independent multimode filtering and variable signal routing has been added for more sonic flexibility. A very nice balanced lightweighted keyboard with 61 keys, keyboard split option, aftertouch and velocity sensitivity completes the new synthesizer.
The Nord Pedal Keys 27 is a MIDI pedal board with 27 keys, equipped with an integrated swell pedal. The entire unit is housed in a sturdy aluminum chassis that makes it both lightweight and rugged. It communicates via MIDI and can be used with other MIDI compatible equipment.
Well, … to be honest we had expected a lot more leaked information and plain old rumours at this time of the year. Every year there were lots of pre-Messe rumours on new products, updates, etc. but this year it seems a bit slow on the rumour front. Nonetheless our Gearjunkies Team is fullly prepared and ready to invate the Messe floors early wednesday morning to get you the scoops and information on new STUFF you so desperately need. We will get as many information as possible, as soon as possible, posted on our website of course, but don’t forget our Twitterfeed if you want the latest news, the fastest way possible!
Muse Research and Development has announced an agreement with Ultimate Sound Bank to provide sounds for the upcoming MuseBoxTM, a highly versatile Musical Instrument and Effects Box, being co-developed between Muse Research and Peavey Electronics. Ultimate Sound Bank will provide the core, pre-installed sound set for the device that includes all the essential keyboard sounds required by the gigging musician, as well as expansion sound sets that will be sold to customers both on-line and at retail. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Since the past NAMM we all know that a keyboard version of the Mopho is in the works by Dave. On the website of Dave Smith Instruments some more information has been posted. Most important is that if all works out in the final development stage, the Mopho Keyboard will be available Mid-April.
Via a post of Tara Busch (AnalogueSuicide), we came across this awesome video from Motherboard TV of their visit to the studio of Synthpop Legend Vince Clarke. He’s famous for founding three of the most popular and lasting musical acts in history: Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure. Vince nowadays lives in the woods of Main (USA). He shows us his synth temple called, appropriately, The Cabin!