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Touch Ableton Live with Mu by JazzMutant
JazzMutant announce Mu for Lemur – controlling Ableton Live has never been easier, faster or more intuitive for the ultimate hands-on live performance and music production experience. JazzMutant’s Lemur has already established itself as the ultimate controller, pioneering multi-touch hands-on control and bridging the gap between man and machine in ways that have revolutionised music creation. Now with their new Mu plug-in JazzMutant is set to bring ultimate integration between the Lemur controller and Ableton Live.
Studiologic introduces NumaPiano and NumaOrgan
Studiologic (Fatar) introduced the NumaPiano and NumaOrgan at the Messe this year. For the first time a keyboard with built-in sound engine. Premium quality sound bank, MIDI section, Effects and Equalizer and 88 weighted hammer action keyboard. All in one light alluminium cabinet for a great musical experience.
Alesis unveils the iO2 EXPRESS
Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and electronic drums, announces the iO2 EXPRESS recording interface. The iO2 EXPRESS is a compact audio-recording interface for home, project and portable studio recording setups. This two-channel USB device for Mac and PC-based systems enables users to record at up to 24-bit resolution for input into virtually all DAW, recording and performance software. The compact recording interface is small enough to comfortably fit into a mobile recording rig, laptop bag or backpack, yet contains high-quality components and circuitry suitable for the studio.
Numark introduce M6 USB DJ Mixer
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces M6 USB, its new four-channel USB DJ mixer. M6 USB enables virtually any DJ to step up to a four-channel mixer. This club-style design not only works with any standard audio sources, but it also has a USB computer connection. When connected to a DJ’s Mac or PC, the plug-and-play connection enables DJs to mix in audio in from music-player software and record their set into virtually any audio recording application.
Modartt releases K1 grand piano for Pianoteq
Modartt have expanded their collection of high class pianos in the latest version 3.6 of Pianoteq by the addition of the magnificent K1 Grand Piano. This new instrument, produced in the Modartt virtual piano factory, combines stunning dynamics, sharp attacks and powerful fortissimos with a very nice woody percussive quality.
Numark announces X5 DJ Mixer
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces X5, its new two-channel digital mixer. Borrowing from the industrial design of the award-winning Numark family of ITCH controllers, X5 perfectly complements the company’s V7 motorized turntable software controller.
Dynaudio BM 5A MKII – Video
The highly acclaimed BM5A monitor has been refined in order to pursue monitoring perfection. Please welcome the BM 5A MKII. These new monitors are presented by Uffe Kjems Hansen at Musikmesse Frankfurt 2010.
New Tannoy Reveal monitors – Video
Building upon a world-class reputation, the all new Tannoy Reveal series represents the latest evolution of Tannoy’s high resolution monitor technology. So, if you’re looking for an industry standard reference monitor without the excessive price tag, look no further. Video below is Uffe Kjems Hansen presenting The new Tannoy Reveal monitors at Musikmesse 2010.
Hercules introduces DJ Console Mk4
In mid-January at the 2010 NAMM show, Hercules offered a sneak preview of its latest DJ controller. Today, at the Musikmesse European trade fair in Frankfurt, the manufacturer is pleased to announce the release date and retail price of its new Hercules DJ Console Mk4. This 2-deck portable DJ controller, featuring built-in audio, will be available in June 2010, at a suggested retail price of $199.99.
Avids Pro Tools Instrument Expansion Pack Now Shipping
AVID (formerly known as DigiDesign) announced this collection of five new virtual instruments for Pro Tools at Winter NAMM in January, including the Structure™ professional sampler workstation, Strike™ virtual drummer, Velvet™ vintage electric pianos, Transfuser™ groove creator and Hybrid™ high-definition synthesizer. This pack is now shipping!
VirSyn Matrix 2.0 released
MATRIX 2.0 – The Voice Coder goes classic. Inspired by the legendary VSM 201 Vocoder from Sennheiser Virsyn have spent MATRIX an additional Filter module modelling the analog Sound of the VSM. But to make it even better they´ve extended the filter range by adding two additional filters for the high end and MATRIX got two Filterbanks for stereo operation. MATRIX 2 also comes with a redesigned user interface, some additional presets and they´ve spent an internal noise generator for whisper effects.
PMI AUDIO purchases TONELUX
Paul Wolff, president of Tonelux: “With great excitement, I am happy to announce that Tonelux Designs, Limited has been sold to PMI Audio as of the 15th of March. As President of Tonelux, I have been designing, building and supplying the world with Tonelux products for 5 years, and I have reached a point where Tonelux and it’s family has grown beyond my capabilities to manage properly as a small business.”
Elektron Octatrack – Gearjunkies video
One of the best kept secrets of this years MusikMesse was the Elektron Octatrack. So of course we were excited to get to the Elektron booth this year and see what this new instrument was all about. It is a kind of sampler which turns into a FX machine. Load up sounds and then start mangling, pitch shift, cut up, stretch or re-arrange the sounds which keep in sync all that time you work with them.
Elektron Octatrack and +DRIVE details
The Octatrack is designed to revolutionize the concept of sampling. Recording sounds is a breeze thanks to the intuitive user interface, but the fun really starts once the samples are inside the machine. Loops are now completely elastic. Cut up and rearrange them in real time. They will always stay in sync no matter if they are pitch shifted or if the tempo of the sequencer is changed. Single sounds can be molded into any shape or form. The static nature of samples is finally a thing of the past.
Korg introduces the PS60 Performance Synthesizer
Korg has introduced the PS60 Performance Synthesizer, a new breed of “live-music oriented” keyboard instrument. Designed for gigging and soon-to-be-gigging musicians, the PS60 delivers premium sounds and professional effects in an easy-to-use performance package. Lightweight, stylish and compact, it travels comfortably from home, to rehearsal, to center stage.