Synths and workstations

Karma-Lab releases Korg Kronos Software

Karma-Lab has released KARMA Kronos Software, a dedicated PC/Mac program for the Korg Kronos (US $169). Designed by KARMA Developer Stephen Kay, KARMA Kronos (KK) allows you to go deeper into the world of the KARMA algorithmic music function, in ways that are not possible on the Kronos alone. Whether you’re creating sounds from scratch or using the factory sounds, KK’s visual controls and graphical displays provide the ultimate insight and learning tool for anyone who wants to better understand the KARMA Function.

Alesis IO Dock – Recording MIDI – Video

You might already have read our review on the Alesis iO Dock, and know that we kinda are fan of this iPad docking station. Since the initial release of the first iPad there wasn’t any really a decent integration for the studio. To be honest … after a while we even got a bit bored with the iPad because of the lack of good usage in the studio. However, since the release of the iO Dock that changed!

Mason Live! – Hardware, Software and a Stage – Video

Mason is a DJ and Producers duo from The Netherlands. With a recently released their debut album ‘They are Among Us‘. On this album there are quite the collaborations with some big names in the industry, like Roison Murphy, Kurtis Blow, DMC, Sam Sparro, Aqualung and Sway. The guys felt the need to bring their music to the stage just like a rockband would do. The video actually shows how they did that with the help of Ableton Live and explain how they synced verything on their live system.

Karma-Lab Releases Catalyst – Sounds for Korg Kronos

Karma-Lab introduces Catalyst Volume 1 – Creativity Xplosion!, a new set of 32 exciting and inspiring KARMA-fied combis for the Korg Kronos. Priced at only US$32, the sound set includes grooves, backing tracks and sonic textures in a wide variety of styles, ranging from a mixture of Hip-Hop, Dance, Electronica, Trance & Techno categories to Ambient, Jazz, New-Age, Film Score, and World/Ethnic categories.

FXpansion Geist Expander: Analogue Mayhem

FXpansion is proud to present Analogue Mayhem, a Geist Expander featuring edgy, organic electronic sounds generated almost exclusively with a large analogue modular synthesizer. Its unique character and texture is ready to deploy in Geist’s fast and intuitive sample-sequencing environment – insane sequences, deranged SFX bursts, deep basses, lush chord stabs and multi-sampled synthetic drums which use Geist’s round-robin, velocity layering and FX treatments for expressive depth and sonic variation.