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Moog announces the MiniMoog Voyager rack version
The critically acclaimed, award winning MiniMoogÒ Voyager is now available in a new 19” Rack Mount Edition. The Rack Mount Edition (RME) is five units high and, with optional wood sides, doubles as a tabletop synth. The stunning backlit front panel includes all of the front panel controls of the Voyager (with the exception of the touch surface). Presets from the Voyager are useable in the Rack Mount Edition. Multiple RMEs can be chained together with MIDI to achieve polyphony.
Moog announces the MiniMoog Voyager Electric Blue
Moog Music has announced a new addition to the Voyager family, the MiniMoog Electric Blue. The Electric Blue incorporates virtually all of the functions of the original Minimoog Synthesizer (produced from 1971 to 1984) with sound and beauty all its own. The Electric Blue is housed in an ash cabinet with a fractal blue finish and the awe-inspiring electric blue backlit front panel.
Future Retro ships The Revolution
The Revolution is the latest concept synthesizer from Future Retro providing an intuitive interface which we feel most accurately represents the principles of time and music. From ancient sundials to modern day analog clocks, time has been represented as the circle, a cycle which never ends. For time itself is nothing more than our perception of the revolution of planets as they journey through their celestial orbit.
First pics of the new Korg workstation: the Oasis
We found on the internet pics of the new Korg Synth.
On the Korg website you will see a small flash intro with reference to the new synth launched 20th January ( Winter NAMM )
Stay tuned !
UPDATE: The name of this new workstation is probably Oasis or Oasis2.
The Oasis was a synth from Korg in the mid-90s, but never got released.
UPDATE 2: A products page with all the specs is added to our database
Elemental Audio Systems supports Southeast Asia Tsunami Relief
Elemental Audio Systems to sponsor 50% customer donations to Southeast Asia Earthquake and Tsunami Relief for all purchases during the month of January.
Elemental Audio Systems are deeply saddened by the recent tragedy that continues to cause immeasurable grief, pain, and suffering to millions of men, women, and children in our world. To help aid in relief efforts, Elemental Audio Systems will sponsor a 50% donation to the American Red Cross* (www.redcross.org) for each customer purchase during the month of January. This means that by simply making a purchase you are also contributing aid to the helpless victims of this tragic event.
MFB announces the Polylite
The new MFB Polylite is a 4 voice Desktop Synthesizer, with three digital oscillators each, an analog 24dB VCF and a similar VCA.
That MFB Polylite is full MIDI controlled. It has in the Polymode 42 storage locations
The price of the new MFB Polylite will be € 345.00 and will be available in the middle of January 2005
Ohmforce introduces Symptohm Performer Edition
Ohmforce just recently released a Performer Edition of the Symptohm:Melohman. The Sympthom has been brought lovingly into this world to open musical doors, put the passion back into music making and ensure that, above all, music is fun. If you are bored with synths, this will revive your flagging spirits. If, on the other hand, you’re a synth addict, you may want to check with your doctor in case the excitement proves too much. Whatever your state of mind, if you are a musician, you will be inspired.
Symptohm Performer Edition gives you access to the large Symptohm: Melohman library. Warm your keyboard, and choose you melohman mode.
Dave Smith announces keyboard version of the Poly Evolver
Dave Smith anncounes a keyboard version of the Poly Evolver.
More than a pic we do not have from this synth, but Dave Smith promissed us that he will sent us more info in January.
Experience the Nord Modular G2 system without a G2
Now you will be able to experience the Nord Modular G2 demo software. This software will demonstrate a bit of the power of the Nord Modular G2 hardware system. The demo software only hints on the possibilities of the hardware.
This demo program itself is not intended to be used as a musical tool. Of course, the G2 hardware instruments are real professional musical instruments. That is why they are designed as independent hardware instruments with a velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard the acclaimed Clavia pitchstick and modulation wheels, plus a revolutionary new front panel concept. In our view, only hardware can offer rockstable and trouble free operation in a Single Box Solution.
In other words; real musical instruments that you just pick up and take on the road to do a gig or a recording session. Or just to have a good time jamming with your friends. Still, this demo software gives you a good chance to see and hear what those characteristic high quality sounds of the G2 instruments are all about. And try out the endless possibilities by patching new synthesizers.
Gruenbaum releases a freeware software version of the Samchillian
The Samchillian is a patented keyboard MIDI controller based on changes of pitch, rather than fixed pitches. This design gives the performer the ability to perform extremely quick, rhapsodical lines in any key or scale without having to learn new fingering.
Stanton FinalScratch 2 trade-in program
Are you a current FinalScratch user? Have you been drooling over the new FinalScratch 2? Stanton is making it easy for you to make the switch via our exclusive trade-in program. Just buy FS 2 at your authorized Stanton dealer before January 31, 2005 and you can get $200 back via mail-in rebate and a FREE upgrade to Traktor DJ Studio 2.6 (a $229 value).
NI XPRESS KEYBOARDS demo versions now available!
With XPRESS KEYBOARDS Native Instruments has realized three software music instruments that combine an outstanding sound with incredible ease-of-use. The bundle includes the XPRESS versions of the B4, PRO-53, and FM7, making it the perfect option for instrumentalists who see themselves first and foremost as musicians and who want to get straight to making music.
Kenton releases rackmount kit for the MidiStream
This rackmount unit for the MidiStream receiver takes up 1U rack space and brings the antennas round to the front of the unit for satisfactory operation in a rack situation. The complete receiver is screwed into the rackmount, the leds are visible through holes in the rack panel and tails from the front mounted BNC sockets are connected to the existing BNC sockets on the rear of the receiver.
New DJ Controller from Kontrol DJ
The Kontrol:Dj is a professional dj hardware controller designed especially for control dj’s applications. Kontrol:Dj allow you to mix faster and easier from his intuitive control surface. Forget the mouse and keyboard, with Kontrol:Dj you can control your entire music collection from your fingertips
Agreement to sell Steinberg audio to the Yamaha corporation
Nakazawa-cho, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka; President: Shuji Ito) announces that it has reached a basic agreement to acquire 100% of the common