Posts Tagged 'midi'

Vestax introduces TR-1 at BPM 2009

At this year’s BPM the TR-1 was introduced which is a collaboration of Vestax and DJ HIROSHI WATANABE, one of the pioneers who established laptop based DJing in Japan.This radical MIDI controller has been designed from a professional’s point of view, making it compact and extremely useful when you’re in the mix. Its compatibility with Traktor Pro is remarkable.

Novation Launchpad – a closer look

Launchpad is a dedicated controller for Ableton Live, co-developed by Novation and Ableton. Perfect for DJing, performing live or working in the studio, Launchpad features a multi-color, 64-button grid, control modes for the Session View and Live’s mixer, two fully-programmable User Modes and dedicated scene-launch/function buttons. Despite the big grid, Launchpad is neat, compact and portable: 239 x 239 mm with a slim 24 mm profile and weighing only 717 g.

Interesting video of the Eigenharp

Recently we did a post on a strange up and coming product called the Eigenharp. Apart from some teaser videos there wasn’t much to tell you about. No details had been released yet. But now there have appeared a few videos on Youtube of this particular instrument. We can see it has ‘wind’ action, a built-in sequencer and a damn funny shape… Check the video below and see for yourself. To say the least: …. Interesting!

Digidesign and M-Audio Introducing Eleven Rack, SBX10, and new Fast Track

M-Audio® and Digidesign® are excited to announce three new products that break down barriers and empower you to make better music faster. The Digidesign Eleven™ Rack is a revolutionary new recording and standalone effects processing solution designed specifically for guitar players. The M-Audio Fast Track® audio interface includes Pro Tools® M-Powered™ Essential to deliver the most accessible entry into the world of Pro Tools ever. And since managing bass can be the hardest part of mixing, we give you the new M-Audio SBX10 subwoofer so you can get the low down on your sessions.

Studiologic Numa Nero now shipping

Studiologic is proudly shipping new Numa Nero keyboard controller, with its sexy ebony stylings.  Handmade in Italy and featuring Fatar’s 88-note Grand Touch progressively graded grand hammer-action key bed, the Numa symbolizes style, grace, quality of materials, craftsmanship, and technological innovation.

StringPort now in the hands of progressive violinists

StringPort from Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI) has opened up a world of synthesis for string players previously inhabited only by keyboardists, and is now shipping to progressive violinists internationally. StringPort is a polyphonic string-to-USB 2.0 converter – not a MIDI converter – with a unique, powerful, and extensible software suite that greatly expands the synthesis and processing palette of violinists.