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Gearjunkies Messe2012 Roundup

Gearjunkies Messe2012 Roundup

MusikMesse is over again. And again, the show was enlightened with the first rays of  summer-like sunshine of the year. There must be some karma going on. After strolling around, we have made up out minds, and here is the roundup of what Gearjunkies thought was the coolest gear of MusikMesse in our traditional roundup. Categorized by our classic gear organization categories.

Roland Jupiter 80 Version 2 Software Update

Roland Jupiter 80 Version 2 Software Update

Since the launch of the JUPITER-80, many professional keyboard players and producers have praised its expressive SuperNATURAL sounds and live-performance capability. With the Version 2 software update, the JUPITER-80 offers new features that enhance its already formidable synthesis power, and provides more flexibility and creativity for musicians designing their own sounds.

Messe impressions part 1

Messe impressions part 1

We have arrived at MusikMesse, and here’s an overview of our first impressions of what we have seen. Lots of Messe novelties, but also a lot of gear that was introduced at NAMM and is shown for the first time here. Before we go in depth, here’s our report of scratching the surface.

Introducing the Roland Jupiter 50

Introducing the Roland Jupiter 50

With its unprecedented fusion of synthesis and acoustic instruments, the new-generation Roland JUPITER has changed the way we play, react to, and feel a keyboard. By combining the supreme expression of the JUPITER-80 with the portability of the JUNO series, the new JUPITER-50 brings SuperNATURAL sound and pro performance to every stage and studio.

New Free Soundpack for Novation UltraNova

The latest Soundpack in the series of free sounds made exclusively for Novation’s UltraNova synthesizer is from renowned sound designer Daniel Fisher. The Daniel Fisher Soundpack (Vol. 1) for UltraNova is free for all UltraNova users and it comprises 30 sounds by one of the industry’s most talented sound designers. This is the first in a series of four soundpacks, which will be released throughout early 2012.