Akai MPD 32 shipping
Akai Professional announces that the MPD32 pad controller is available for purchase.
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Akai MPC 5000 shipping
Akai Professional announces that MPC5000, the new standard for music production, is now shipping to authorized dealers.
M-Audio Launches User Forums
M-Audio is pleased to announce the launch of our official user forums. If you are interested in making and recording music, this is the best place to share ideas and get up to speed on the latest M-Audio gear. Discuss production techniques, hot tips and favorite gear with fellow technology enthusiasts, and get valuable assistance from other users.
Speedy J and his new Xone:1D midi controller
Dutch techno producer, Jochem Paap alias Speedy J, has adopted a new setup for his live performances based around Allen and Heath’s new Xone:1D MIDI controller.
Korg introduces NANO series USB Controllers
Three Flavours to Satisfy Your Creative Palette – Despite their small size, all three controllers go HUGE when it comes to functionality, yet their intuitive layouts provide extremely easy operation for any user. The nanoKEY features a 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard that’s ideal for song production. The keys can also be set to send MIDI control data, further expanding its power. The nanoPAD features 12 highly responsive trigger pads, also capable of sending both notes and MIDI control data, plus an X/Y pad with roll and flam functions giving you a unique interface for realistic drum programming. The nanoKONTROL offers nine faders, nine knobs and 18 switches plus a full transport section for expansive control. Plus it features a note input mode to help you lay down your next big groove!
Native Instruments announces FM8 Transient attacks
Native Instruments today released FM8 TRANSIENT ATTACKS, a new collection of highly expressive synthesizer sounds for use in FM8 as well as in KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER.
M-Audio MIDISPORT Anniversary Editions now available
These USB MIDI interfaces deliver sleek new designs to commemorate M-Audio’s 20th anniversary. They are also bus-powered and class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X.
M-Audio Releases new OS X Leopard FireWire Driver
M-Audio has announced the release of a new FireWire driver for Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2.
You are invited to the Novation Blog Party
More famous artists join Novation’s blog party, and now you can join the fun too. Two more high profile Novation users offer their unique insights into the lives of pro musicians on the road and in the studio, and now you have the chance to interact with them!
Euphonix MC Control and MC Mix video tours
Last year Euphonix announced their sleak and sexy controllers for your studio. The MC Control and the MC Mix. The videos show how the controllers can speed up and enhance the way you work with music and video projects.
UPDATE: Rodec and Sherman Restylus
A littlebit behind the scene was this Rodec and Shermann colaboration. Mixer and Filter technology in one, the belguim companys making nice stuff:
Gearjunkies MusikMesse Roundup
We are back from the 2008 edition of Frankfurts MusikMesse. There was plenty of interesting news to check out there, and we had gave it a day to come down to a roundup of what we thought was the best of the new gear.
And who took the cake at this years MusikMesse
9th mipa – Musikmesse International Press Award 2008
Below are the gearjunkies.com relevant categories. Read and decide for yourself if you agree with the jury of 100 magazines from all over the world who got together to vote for the best products of 2007/2008 in more than 40 categories.
Chicks and gear at the messe 2008
Gear and girls, good combination….to make a long story short: an overview:
Vestax VCI-300 scratch demo at the Messe
The VCI-300 is a dedicated USB MIDI controller for the included Serato DJ software. It also comes with a built in audio interface with standard 4in 4out and headphone connection, which means all you need for DJing is the VCI-300, a laptop and a set of headphones.