UPDATE: Sonoric Instruments, nice but what is it?
We found Sonoric Instruments, a dutch company ( I think ) nice photoshop pics, but what is it?
Synths and workstations
Vermona new synth the Mephisto?
Vermona annouces a new synth the Mephisto. We have some specs:
Mindprint TRIO Give-Away by WILS and Gearjunkies
Anybody looking for an all in one recording solution, check out the Mindprint TRIO Give-Away! Together with WILS, the dutch Mindprint distributor, Gearjunkies is giving away a Mindprint TRIO.
Creamware System1200
We found some pics and specs on the internet from a Creamware prototype.
M-Audio ships ProKeys 88sx digital stage piano
The ProKeys 88sx stage piano features an 88-note keyboard with high-quality semi-weighted action, allowing the unit to weigh in at only 17 lbs.
New analog synth on the stage!
From Uppsala, Sweden comes a new pure analog synth. Minod systems introduces the Vorga. The Minod Vorga is a new analog synthesizer, designed to offer a unique sound and an easy-to-use interface. For the MINOD synthesizer series, the production limit will be set to ten or twenty units, depending on the price range of the particular design. That is ten or twenty units world-wide!
ZOOM releases the SB-246 Hip-Hop Machine
Zoom is introducing the SB-246 Street Box. A dedicated Hip Hop rhythm machine, the SB-246 features a slim, compact design, 529 Hip Hop sounds, studio quality effects, and a built-in sequencer with loop capability.
Access updates Virus TI software
Access has released a version 1.0.9 update for the Virus TI, which features an array of enhancements and new functionality and will be available during February, 2006. Besides improved stability, there are two new browser functions (“Sort By Category” and “Search by Name”) plus a new “Remote Mode” to turn the Virus TI into a universal MIDI control surface.
Alesis updates the Fusion to Version 1.20
Alesis introduces the free Version 1.20 firmware upgrade for the company’s recently introduced Fusion 6HD and 8HD keyboard workstations.
Native Instruments announces KORE
Native Instruments today disclosed KORE, the world’s first UniversalSound Platform. KORE will revolutionize how performers and producers work with software instruments and effects. Following a decade of evolution in music software, KORE opens up significant new possibilities for the operation of software instruments both in the studio and on stage. It also marks the first host system by Native Instruments.
Akai debuts MPC2500 Music Production Center
At the NAMM show in Anaheim, Akai showed us the new MPC2500 Music Production Center. This powerfull tool combines a 64-Track MIDI Sequencer with a 32-voice 16bit Stereo Digital Sampler. The MPC is a rock solid sequencing and drum programming machine with 16 velocity and pressure sensitive rubber pads. The unit allows you to sample more efficiently. This composition center is contained in one extremely powerful desktop unit.
KORG presents new products at the NAMM (Update)
KORG is presenting several new products at the NAMM which is presently held in Anaheim, USA.
Akai updates the MPC 1000 to V2.0
Akai have announced the availability of the Version 2.0 software revision for the companys highly acclaimed MPC1000 Music Production Center.
Open Labs announces new workstation the NiKo
Miko is an entirely new class of portable multimedia production and playback instrument.
News from Clavia
Stage seventy six as well as a preview of the coming 2.0 OS for the Nord Stage, the anticipated new OS v1.40 for the Nord Modular G2 and OS v2.3 plus two new grand pianos for the Nord Electro.