New OS for Yamaha Motif
Yamaha announces a new operating system (Version 1.10) for their flagship Motif XS line of music workstations, adding new functionality and features and bringing more flexibility and creativity to their users.
Posts Tagged 'Synthesizers'
Akai MPC 5000 shipping
Akai Professional announces that MPC5000, the new standard for music production, is now shipping to authorized dealers.
Clavia releases Nord Stage OS v3.12 and Nord Stage Manager v3.12
Clavia announces the immediate release of the new Nord Stage operating system version 3.12 and the Nord Stage Manager version 3.12. These updates are accompanied by a new USB driver version 2.06 and one new Grand Piano sample, the Studio Grand mk 2 Yamaha C7 Close.
Roland announces Juno Stage and GW-8 Workstation
Roland announced several new products at the London International Music Show. Amongst others they unveiled the new GW-8 Workstation and the revival of an oldie, the Juno in a stage version.
Native Instruments announces Deep Transformations
Native Instruments today released DEEP TRANSFORMATIONS, an innovative KORE SOUNDPACK that turns KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER into a creative sound processor for live performance and studio productions.
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.
Access Virus TI Software Public Beta 2.7 released
This version provides initial support for the Virus TI Snow. Among bug fixes, it also provides exiting new features such as Atomizer, additional USB outputs and support for multiple Viruses in one system. For more details, please refer to the addendum included.
Analogue Solutions releases the Leipzig monosynth
Recently Analogue Solutions has released the Leipzig monosynth. It is a self contained TRUE analogue synthesiser. The voice circuitry is entirely analogue, using all discrete and op-amp components. There is no voice DSP. Leipzig has a similar sound and specification to the classic Moog Prodigy/Rogue synthesisers, but with many improvements such as MIDI and more modulation paths.
Alesis SR18 in a store near you
Alesis announced the immediate availability of their SR-18 drum machine with integrated FX engine, battery operation and cutting-edge percussion sounds.
A Tribute to Daniel Hansson co-founder of Elektron
After the tragic passing of Elektron co-founder Daniel Hansson, a compilation of music featuring the instruments he helped creating has seen the light of day.
New synth from Waldorf?
Thanks to Matrixsynth blog, we were pointed in the direction of the support section of the Waldorf website. Here you could download sounds for the Goldfinger synth, The secret weapon from Germany according to Waldorf themselves.
Clavia announces LeftWave
In a strategic move to strengthen its presence on the MI market, Clavia has today announced that it will start developing a serie of instruments aimed at the left handed musician.
Free sounds for your Korg M3
SUPER CHARGE your M3 with 512 new sounds. As an example of Korgs commitment to constantly adding to the M3s sounds and features Korg has recently created 512 additional Programs for you to download FREE, covering lots of essential sounds such as classic keyboards, guitars, basses, brass, woodwinds and more.
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.