Synths and workstations

Yamaha launches revolutionary new Tenori-On

Yamaha’s stunning Tenori-on is lighting up music and technology forums everywhere, prepare for the future of sound and control. Tenori-on is a fusion of sound and music, but first and foremost it is a revolutionary hands-on instrument, a tactile way of controlling sound, and a way of quickly sequencing complex musical arrangements. One effect of this sound and light synergy is that even non-musicians can enjoy improvising and even composing almost instantly.

Focusrite and Novation set standards with Excite+

Focusrite and Novation like to set the standards, and their latest bundled software collection is no exception. Xcite+ comes on a DVD-ROM filled to the brim with royalty-free loops and samples alongside a host of powerful applications ideal for getting the new user started, or to expand the experienced user’s creative toolbox. This new software collection will be included FREE with Novation’s ReMOTE SL COMPACT controllers and the new nio 2|4 USB interface.

Open Labs releases Timbaland Special Edition MiKo

Open Labs introduced the Timbaland Special Edition MiKo keyboard workcenter today. Building on the standard features of the MiKo LX, an all-in-one portable studio powered by Windows XP that is capable of running virtually any Windows XP compatible software including a variety of DAW software, virtual instruments (VSTi), virtual effects (VST) and other music applications, the Timbaland Special Edition takes this robust instrument to an entirely new level of performance and creativity.