This is where your Moog comes from…
A quick walk through the Moog factory in Asheville, NC. This is Moog Central. This is where your Phatty (for example) comes from!
Synths and workstations
Beilfuss announces the worlds first step synthesizer
This thought-through system is the optimization of flexibility with controllability for keyboard. The step synthesizer brings new, never before heard, electronic sounds to music.
MOTU Volta is now shipping
Volta is now shipping, so you can purchase a copy today from your favorite authorized MOTU reseller. Volta is the ground-breaking virtual instrument plug-in that lets you control modular synths and other CV-equipped gear from Digital Performer and other popular audio workstation software packages, such as Apple Logic Pro and Ableton Live.
The Rozzbox Oddulator coming soon!
The Oddulator is coming! According to the developers it is a very cool all digital, 4 oscillator monosynth with inbuilt 16 step sequencer and a lot of rozz! Nothing yet on their website, but a demonstration video already appeared on their Youtube channel. Please notice, that it is a prototype, the final version will be black, and will have much better pots/knobs.
Music Making Secrets at The Producers Conferences May 9
Propellerhead Software, makers of the highly acclaimed stand-alone music production system Reason, announces five Producers Conferences to be held on Saturday, May 9th in Stockholm, London, Berlin, New York City and Los Angeles. The Producer Conference offers attendees a direct connection to Propellerhead product specialists, artists, producers and mastering pros.
ROLAND announces JUNO-G version 2.0
Roland Corporation is proud to announce the release of a major system upgrade for the JUNO-G Workstation Keyboard, adding Fantom-series audio sampling functionality that you can use alongside all the other powerful JUNO-G features.
More details on MOTU Volta released
Volta is a virtual instrument plug-in that turns your audio interface into a voltage control interface. Any hardware device with a control voltage (CV) input can be placed under precise digital control from your favorite audio workstation software. You can play and automate modulars, analog synths – even effects processors.
Karma-Lab releases Catalyst Volume 1 for the Korg M3 and M50
Karma-Lab has released Catalyst Volume 1 – Creativity Xplosion! ($32), a fully KARMA-fied combi collection for the Korg M3 and Korg M50. The Korg M3 version can be loaded directly into the M3, or used with the optional KARMA M3 software; the M50 version requires the KARMA M50 software package, which provides all of the KARMA features of the M3 on the M50.
Well…! How do you Juno?
The world is watching, get your music out there, promote yourself, and show Roland how you JUNO! Upload a short YouTube video that shows a creative way you use your Roland JUNO keyboard. Perform your own music, talk about your favorite sounds and features, or do whatever inspires you. Create a 3-minute (or less) video response to the question “How Do You JUNO?”
Clavia considering additional run of the G2 Modular Expansion Board
Clavia may re-manufacture expansion boards for the G2. However Clavia needs enough people to commit for them to go ahead with it. A discussion has been started at the Electro-Music forums for people to say if they want one.
Gearjunkies MusikMesse 2009 Roundup
The MusikMesse show is over again, and we’ve spent some quality time in Frankfurt with all the gear lined up ready to play around with. This year’s show was different though, some major players decided not to show and you had to look a bit better to find out what was going on, but there was plenty of new and cool gear to see! Here’s an overview of what we thought was the coolest new gear around.
Our final Messe report – The Babes at the MusikMesse
Allthough our main goal each year is to get all the scoops on new products to you as soon as possible, we do have eyes for other nice … (uhm) stuff too. At many booths on the Messe we get a very warm welcome by very nice and friendly hostesses. Here are a few of our favorits (with all the respect these ladies deserve of course!).
Follow our Messe report on Twitter
Gearjunkies launches the Gearjunkies Twitter channel. Follow us on our Twitter Channel and we will keep you up to date on all the latest MusikMesse 2009 News!
The MIPA awards at this years MusikMesse
For the 10th time, more than 100 magazines from all over the world got together to vote the best products of 2008/2009 in more than 40 categories. The MIPA Musikmesse International Press Award is the “Grammy” of the Musical Instrument/Pro Audio industry. Below we have the most appropriate categories for Gearjunkies.com.
Roland releases Free FG Connects for Fantom-G
Roland Corporation is proud to announce availability of the FG Connects project on the Roland U.S. website. Made exclusively for the Fantom-G series workstations, this free download provides new content to inspire owners of the Fantom-G, including new rhythm patterns, new rhythm kits, chord memories, and new edits of the most popular arpeggio phrases.