Since the launch of the JUPITER-80, many professional keyboard players and producers have praised its expressive SuperNATURAL sounds and live-performance capability. With the Version 2 software update, the JUPITER-80 offers new features that enhance its already formidable synthesis power, and provides more flexibility and creativity for musicians designing their own sounds.
We have arrived at MusikMesse, and here’s an overview of our first impressions of what we have seen. Lots of Messe novelties, but also a lot of gear that was introduced at NAMM and is shown for the first time here. Before we go in depth, here’s our report of scratching the surface.
With its unprecedented fusion of synthesis and acoustic instruments, the new-generation Roland JUPITER has changed the way we play, react to, and feel a keyboard. By combining the supreme expression of the JUPITER-80 with the portability of the JUNO series, the new JUPITER-50 brings SuperNATURAL sound and pro performance to every stage and studio.
Before the MusikMesse started, Propellerheads decided to invite the press that was already in Frankfurt to visit MusikMesse, to their own little press event. There was some speculation of something mobile, something rack, something, well, read on for more 😉
The latest Soundpack in the series of free sounds made exclusively for Novation’s UltraNova synthesizer is from renowned sound designer Daniel Fisher. The Daniel Fisher Soundpack (Vol. 1) for UltraNova is free for all UltraNova users and it comprises 30 sounds by one of the industry’s most talented sound designers. This is the first in a series of four soundpacks, which will be released throughout early 2012.
The time is almost there again, MusikMesse 2012 will be held from the 21st until the 24th of March, and Gearjunkies will be there to spot all the news from the first hand! With out team of reporters, we’ll be strolling around the show, trying to get out hands and camera’s on the newest gear.
Native Instruments today released DARK PRESSURE, a new MASCHINE Expansion, created in association with the acclaimed DJ and producer Steve Lawler and sound design house Loopmasters. The pack brings the sound of tough underground dance music to MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO, containing an expertly crafted selection of kicks, snares, hi-hats and percussion samples as well as a wealth of pre-produced rhythms optimized for techno, tech-house, minimal and similar genres.
Passion Pit rose to fame in the late 2000s with the infectious, hands-in-the-air sound of their debut album Manners, which infiltrated the mainstream and quickly spread worldwide. Numerous accolades followed, including plays on countless TV shows such as Skins, Ugly Betty and Gossip Girl, as well as on feature films and in video games. On the live circuit, they played Glastonbury in 2009 and toured the USA with Muse in 2010.
Elektron Music Machines introduces the custom Elektron Carry Bag. Accommodating an Octatrack or a Machinedrum/Monomachine (both MKI/MKII versions) unit, it offers the ultimate protection for Elektron gear. Bundled with the bag is the PL-1 protective cover. Place the lid on top of an Elektron machine and all knobs and buttons will be safe during transportation. The PL-1 protective cover can also be bought separately.
Today is the day, Dancefair is opening its doors for everybody who wants to learn, see, share and meet people who are involved in dance music in any way. And we have landed on our booth with some ultra cool gear to make sure that Dancefair gets its shot of Gearjunkiness!
OTO MACHINES introduces “Der OTO“, a new firmware update for its BISCUIT FX processor. Der OTO turns Biscuit into a 2 oscillators monosynth with a 16 step sequencer, for FREE!
Upcoming 11 and 12th of february will open the first edition of Dancefair, the educational event for everybody involved in dance music, and Gearjunkies will be there at booth #41! Dancefair is held at Jaarbeurs, Utrecht. Many many producers, DJ’s, record labels, manufacturers and schools will be there to show you their ins and outs when it comes to dance music. On both days, there are plenty of workshops and instructions for visitors to learn from the pro’s and get involved.
Want to create the perfect filter sweep or manually trigger a gate or step through a sequencer? No more need to turn knobs or to patch up a lot of modules, the KOMMANDER makes it simple: just plug it into a CV input on your (modular) synthesizer, move your hand over the device and the weirdest sounds will come out.
Steinberg North America and Open Labs LLC are pleased to announce a live performance solution that combines the power of the industry standard Steinberg VST Protocol (Virtual Studio Technology) and Open Labs Music OS live performance software. Steinberg’s HALion 4 (VST Sampler and Sound Creation System), HALion Sonic (Premier VST Workstation) and Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection are now easily accessible on any stage, leading the future of VST development.
Korg announces the new Kaossilator 2 Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. Introduced in 2007, the original Kaossilator brought fun and easy music-making to musicians and non-musicians alike. It gave rise to the Kaossilator Pro, iKaossilator App for iPhone, and now the Kaossilator 2, which enables anyone to create and save their own music with the touch of a finger.