Korg announces the Taktile and TRITON Taktile USB Controller Keyboards. These small, lightweight USB/MIDI controller keyboards provide a wide variety of functions for song production, and are available in either 25 or 49-key variations (semi-weighted).
As a follow-up to the in-demand MS-20 Mini, and with musical do-it-yourselfers in mind, Korg has debuted the MS-20 Kit, a limited-edition kit that allows anyone-from musicians to the musically curious-to easily and safely build a working reproduction of Korg’s original, iconic MS-20 analog synth. Only 1,000 units will be available worldwide.
Korg is debuting the RK-100S synth/controller for the 30th anniversary of the original RK-100. Korg’s latest keytar offering provides an alternative to traditional keyboards by allowing players to step out from behind a keyboard and into the spotlight.
The new MeeBlip anode, a new ready-to-play compact bass synth with an analog filter, is available to order now, worldwide. Anode combines an analog filter with unique digital sound sources, all in an easy-to-understand, compact sound package, it’s synth hardware anyone can enjoy immediately.
Last week it seemed that the whole (gear) world got excited by the news that Roland would re-issue the classis TR-808 drum machine. For many of is this could be the sign that Roland would follow on the steps of KORG in reviving the true ‘analogue’ sound. Yesterday Roland continued their AIRA capagne with the release of a video on their classic TR-909. Will this mean ………?
Well just what the title of this post says, Moog will be presenting an aluminium version of their Minimoog Voyager at the coming NAMM next week. The only thing that has been released is the picture below. Specifications or such haven’t been disclosed yet, but as it is a custom cosmetic change that won’t be the case we think. Just the ‘golden’ version this will be a limited edition as well. So when you’re in the market for a an analog, hardware beast with modern looks? Keep your eyes on us or on Moog!
Nord Keyboards are proud to announce the new Nord Lead A1 analog modeling synthesizer. The Lead A1 combines the latest analog modeling engine with an innovative streamlined interface for fast-track programming.
Pro Tools users will surely know the name McDSP. They’ve been producing plugins for Native and HD systems that are some of the most respected and desired out there. And when you hear them it’s easy to see why. McDSP’s attention to fidelity and sonic character is second to none. Now the legendary McDSP sound joins the Reason rack with three new Rack Extensions. We spoke with Colin McDowell, the McD in McDSP, to learn about what brought him over to Reason and what he’s got in the works.
For Minilogue, emotional and mental organization plays an essential role in the compositional process. At their studio, surrounded by serene nature outside of Malmö, Sweden, the duo of Sebastian Mullaert and Markus Henriksson compose their lush, evolving techno suites with a variety of hardware and software – with Ableton Live at the center of each musician’s setup. In the video below, Sebastian gives us an overview of Minilogue’s technology.
Analog Lab is an extremely powerful software synthesizer solution with over 5000 classic synthesizer sounds from Arturia’s premier vintage analog recreations at your fingertips. The company have now announced that version 1.1, which is a new and improved version, is now available.
Below are some of the new releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
Elektron had already told us they would bring something new to the NAMM show. And today they are giving us (and you) just a little sneak preview of what to expect. If we look closely, it appears to be an Octatrack with colorful drumpads (like we saw on some of the NI instruments). However, Elektron is sticking to their usual practise of NOT saying anything more then this. We’ll have to wait til NAMM!
Leading up to the coming NAMM Show, more and more images of new products appear on the net. This time it’s a new instrument from MOOG. That what we can show you however is just a ‘front plate’ of a synth called the SUB 37. Source is MOOG forum itself. This SUB 37 will one of two new products MOOG will introduce at the NAMM.
Akai Professional is continually updating and enhancing the MPC experience. Today they have announced that the version 1.6 of the MPC software is available for download now, adding new features and fixing a number of bugs.
Roland’s new FA series completely reimagines the music workstation, streamlining it for effortless real-time power, ultra-fast workflow, and maximum versatility. Ready to support any type of music you play, the FA-06 and FA-08 come packed with a massive sound collection inherited from the flagship INTEGRA-7, a ton of studio-quality effects, and expressive real-time controls, plus onboard sampling with zero load time for instant audio playback from the 16 backlit pads.