It’s swan song is playing as we speak. Elektron are selling the last units of the Monomachine SFX-6 now through their website. If you ever wanted to get hold of one, you really have to hurry, fast! While the product is being discontinued, the Elektron HQ is bristling with feverish activity. More on new products is expected soon.
In a deal with David Kean and M. Resch AB, Clavia DMI has acquired digital versions of the vintage master tapes used for the Mellotron keyboard instrument. Clavia’s latest invention, the nord wave, scheduled for release in a few weeks time, will be the first instrument to incorporate some of the classic Mellotron sounds.
By combining a native software application and a dedicated controller-keyboard, Analog Factory Experience offers a straightforward, innovative and enjoyable experience. Based on the much-acclaimed Analog Factory 2.0, a software instrument offering 3500 legendary
synthesizer sounds, Analog Factory Experience includes a high quality 32-key MIDI keyboard.
Continuing their commitment to worldwide customer support, Roland is now offering a new free download for MV-8800 users. Recorded with the highest quality mics, preamps, and converters, this new audio phrase bank of percussion loops and phrases gives MV customers exactly what they have been asking for, another source of inspiration.
Korg is pleased to announce the release of system version 1.3 for Korg’s flagship OASYS synthesizer, delivering the next level of the sound-creating and performance potential of this acclaimed instrument.
As usual no information on the official Korg website, but through Korg Germany we got a peak at the new pocketsize Kaoss, called the Kaossilator (dynamic phrase synthesizer). It comes packed with 100 sound programs that combine Korg’s modelling synthesizer engine with effects from the KAOSS Pad series.
Yamaha’s stunning Tenori-on is lighting up music and technology forums everywhere, prepare for the future of sound and control. Tenori-on is a fusion of sound and music, but first and foremost it is a revolutionary hands-on instrument, a tactile way of controlling sound, and a way of quickly sequencing complex musical arrangements. One effect of this sound and light synergy is that even non-musicians can enjoy improvising and even composing almost instantly.
It is with great sorrow that we have to announce that Daniel Hansson, one of the founders of Elektron, passed away in a car accident on the 19th of august, 2007
OS 2.5 for Virus TI features a RTAS version of Virus Control for Digidesign Protools M-Powerered, LE and TDM users, optimisations for Imageline FL Studio 7 among other new features.
Synthesizer pioneer Dave Smith unveiled his latest creation today, the new 8-voice Prophet 08.
B.B. Kings Blues Club in New York City will once again open its doors to Moogfest, the annual festival commemorating and celebrating the groundbreaking achievements of maverick inventor Robert Moog and his namesake synthesizer.
Focusrite and Novation like to set the standards, and their latest bundled software collection is no exception. Xcite+ comes on a DVD-ROM filled to the brim with royalty-free loops and samples alongside a host of powerful applications ideal for getting the new user started, or to expand the experienced user’s creative toolbox. This new software collection will be included FREE with Novation’s ReMOTE SL COMPACT controllers and the new nio 2|4 USB interface.
Celebrating 30 Years of Great Synth Design (a little early…)! This is the message Dave is giving us after the rumours on the new Prophet 8 emerged onto the internet. Several websites on synth- and music gear brought us the first details on this new 8 voice analog beast Dave was working on.
In february Dave Smith revealed some details on a new drum machine, The Boomchick, which is in development together with other legend Roger Linn. But that is not what this item is about. We heart through the grapevine that Dave is working on yet another new product. A new analog synth.
Moog announced the release of operating system version 1.03c for its Little Phatty Stage and Tribute edition synths.