Latest News & Articles
AAS announces the release of Strum Electric GS-1
Applied Acoustics Systems is very excited to announce the upcoming release of Strum Electric GS-1, an electric guitar software synthesizer plug-in which brings an exciting new solution to music producers and composers for the creation of electric guitar tracks.
MODARTT releases a Walter pianoforte add-on
MODARTT releases a physically modelled virtual copy of a Walter pianoforte, Vienna, ca 1790. This beautiful historical instrument belongs to the famous pianist Paul Badura-Skoda.
Music ALIVE – Ableton Live Benelux event
Music ALIVE, coming February 15 to the Novel Rotterdam (Brainpark), is a free event and open to every Ableton Live user, from beginners to pros. The afternoon will be filled with Ableton Live recording workshops and juicy artist performances.
AKAI Pro demonstration video NAMM 2009 products
Product specialist Eric McGregor demonstrates the newest member of the MPK family, the MPK25
Wallander announces WIVI Saxophones 1 & 2
In the first quarter of 2009, Wallander Instruments is extending the range of instrument with the release of the Saxophones 1 & 2 instrument collections.
Lexicon PCM96/PCM96 Surround Software Update
A new version of the PCM96 and PCM96 Surround software v3.0.1.4 (Macintosh Only) is now released and available for download on the www.Lexiconpro.com website.
Clavia Nord Modular G2 update released
The Nord Modular G2 OS and the G2 Editor have been updated to version 1.6. This update is also accompanied by a new universal XP- and Vista-compatible USB driver – v2.14. This driver can also be used with the Nord Stage EX, Nord Electro 3, Nord Wave and the Nord C1. The driver is digitally signed which allows users with a Vista 64-bit system to install it.
FXpansion announces D-CAM Synth Squad
FXpansion, a London-based developer of computer based plug-in effects and synthesizers, recently announced the debut of D-CAM: Synth Squad at the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California. FXpansion employs its proprietary advanced modeling technology to carefully reconstruct the unmatched sound of vintage hardware on the computer desktop. DCAM: Synth Squad will be available worldwide in Q2 2009, price TBA.
New ACOUSTIC REFRACTIONS KORE SOUNDPACK out now
This new KORE SOUNDPACK is a fresh and exciting exploration of the world of sound. Combining curious and engaging sampled material with advanced processing in KORE, ABSYNTH, and other sound engines included in KORE and KORE PLAYER, this pack contains 100 completely original yet highly playable instruments that will resonate with modern musicians and sound designers.
Rock on with the Roland AX-Synth (video)
The stylish AX-Synth represents Roland’s new generation of remote keyboards, but for the first time, this one has a sound generator onboard. It’s self-contained and equipped with powerful, solo-oriented sounds from Roland’s latest, greatest synths. Strap on an AX and steal the show…. Rock On!
Three Plug-in Bundles for Pro Tools from TC Electronic
TC Electronic is proud to announce three new plug-in bundles, which offer registered Pro Tools|HD owners significant savings on nine of the most popular plug-ins from TC Electronic, TC-Helicon and Tube-Tech.
MOTU Beat Production Machine (video)
At the NAMM last week, MOTU introduced its Beat Production Machine, BPM. This video shows us the ins and outs of BPM.
GForce impOSCar 2 preview
One of the interesting new products at this years NAMM (on the software side) surely was the successor of the impOSCar soft synth, the impOSCar 2. GForce got a lot of questions and requests for more information on this new version. They now have set up a preview page to let us all know more about the new features of the impOSCar 2.
Denon announces DN-S3700 Digital Media Turntable
Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of reliable, premiumgrade DJ equipment, recently introduced its new Model DN-S3700 Digital Media Turntable at NAMM 2009.
NAMM DJ Gear photostream
Gizmo from Skratchworx has been so kind to put his NAMM images on Flickr. So if you’r into DJ Gear check out the gear we can expect this year in the DJ scene.