The Lunar Module is an experimental midi controller. Plug it into any synth, keyboard or drum machine with midi input to create sounds not before possible. The controls are photocells which allows the user to control sounds like a Theremin, ( a light Theremin). You use your hands to adjust the amount of light or shadow that reaches each photocell.
The “midiGun” is a novel handheld midi controller. This gunshaped interface was especially designed to remotely control realtime music softwares like Ableton LIVE, Traktor DJ or others.
As we reported yesterday mr. Moog died at the age of 71 this weekend. His death moved the (electronic) music community very much. To express our respect for Bob Moog and his work a few more words.
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH is pleased to announce Studio Case 2, the successor to its highly successful Studio Case product. Featuring a brand new version of Steinbergs Cubase SE budget sequencer and special versions of six Steinberg VST instruments, Studio Case II will be available for Mac and PC from September 2005.
Unsurpassed MIDI controlling technology from the true pioneers, Novation, is soon to be available in its most compact format to date. The stylish ReMOTE LE 25-, 49- and 61-key USB controller keyboards include some of the best features of the highly regarded ReMOTE Series, tailored down into a smaller, more portable package.
At the Summer NAMM M-Audio presented their new ProKeys 88 premium stage piano, delivering piano and other instrument sounds, hammer-action keyboard with MIDI controller functionality, sostenuto pedal input and aggressive price point.
Alesis, the foremost name in electronic keyboards, recording products, and studio electronics, proudly introduces the Photon X49 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller. Building upon the success of the companies Photon Series, which includes the Photon 25 and Photon X25, the new Photon X49 provides a 49-key velocity sensitive keyboard, an intuitive and fully assignable user interface for controlling software/hardware DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), a wealth of assignable knobs, buttons, and switches, and Alesis unique AXYZ controller dome.
Edirol Corporation today announced a new version of its popular UA-1 series USB Audio Interface. The new UA-1EX replaces the Edirol UA-1X and adds support for ASIO drivers and 24 bit / 96 kHz audio.
Edirol Corporation today announced that it has updated its USB MIDI Interface line with three new feature rich designs, the UM-1EX, the UM-2EX and the UM-3EX. The updated designs further differentiate Edirol USB interfaces from other products in the market.
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH announced they have moved and expanded their US customer service and technical support for the US. The improvements are part of a push by new parent company, Yamaha Corporation to enhance the user experience and simplify software and hardware integration.
Harmony Central, the leading information site and online community for musicians, has been acquired by Musician’s Friend, the largest online and catalog music gear retailer. Both companies serve the general musical community and share a common culture of values and goals. With the support and resources of Musician’s Friend, Harmony Central can now look forward to an even greater future.
Behringer reports the availability of their new small midi controller B-CONTROL NANO BCN44. It is a super-compact universal MIDI controller whose miniscule size does not stop it from being a formidable contender for both studio and pure controller applications.
Behringer has announced the immediate availability of the BCA2000 Windows XP driver Version 2 for downloading, free-of-charge at the Behringer website. The B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 is a high-speed USB 2.0 multi-channel audio/MIDI interface with multiple simultaneous digital and analog ins and outs, including instrument inputs, adjustable limiter and an extensive monitor control section.
The Gearjunkies discussion forums are open! The forums were given life by the name of The Kitchen! Everybody is welcome to participate in discussions about out favourite subject: gear…
DM Digital Musician has now finalized their pricing structure. Digitalmusician.net will launch as a free service in August 2005 with a standard account that will offer full access to the digitalmusician.net (DMN) community web site and free use of the Digital Musician Link VST plug-in for real time audio and MIDI recording via internet with audio transmission rates that are equivalent to 128/bit mp3 compression.