The Nord Piano is a dedicated stage piano with 88 keys and a weighted hammer action. It is designed with the performing musician in mind and very lightweight at approx. 18 kg (39.6 lbs), without compromising build quality, sound quality or means of expression. As all the other Nord units, it is designed with a firm focus on extremely fast response and accessibility of every important function from the panel.
Following the introduction of the new Nord Piano, the Nord Piano Library will be expanded with several new pianos during the first quarter of 2010. The Nord Piano Library contains some of the finest acoustic and electric pianos on the market. These sounds can be used in the performance-oriented keyboards; Nord Stage, Nord Stage EX, Nord Electro 3 and the all-new Nord Piano.
Elektron have asked ‘Hector’ to show us why the Machinedrum and the Monomachine are so special. For each instrument there are three videos in which ‘Hector’ will give you a thorough introduction to these Elektron instruments.
Since Apple has released Logic 9 some time ago, we have been playing and working with Logic to get to grips with all the new features and functions within this DAW. Below is what we came up with during our time working with Logic 9!
Again some news we don’t have a lot of details of, but it seems that Access Music has released a Limited Edition of their Virus TI desktop synthesizer, a Virus TI2 White (limited edition). Only a hundred will be produced, so we imagine those will be sold very quickly.
Introducing Open Labs’ SoundSlate, the ultimate virtual instrument player and hardware DAW for your keyboard workstation or MIDI controller, contained in a sexy 1U rackmountable case. SoundSlate redefines music production and performance by incorporating Open Labs’ music operating environment including the critically acclaimed virtual instrument host Riff, 8000+ of sounds and effects, a robust audio i/o, and a powerful computer core running Windows XP into a 1U-ultra compact case that packs a punch.
Together Zenhiser & Soundcloud are making this happen for three lucky music producers. All you need to do is submit your uniquely created samples to this Soundcloud group Want To Be A Professional Sample Producer.
There’s good news for all you control freaks out there. Moog’s mighty Multi-Pedal has received a major software upgrade. OS 2.0 adds a host of innovations that reinforce the Multi-Pedal’s position as the premier Analog, MIDI and USB Control Hub.
Kurzweil Music Systems is proud to announce that the PC3LE6, the first of the PC3LE product line, will be shipping this month. The much anticipated LE line includes the widely acclaimed sound set from the PC3, in addition to many of the PC3’s most popular features like Setup Mode, Song Mode and Quick Access Mode. The LE’s streamlined user interface has been designed to allow for a quick learning curve and unprecedented ease of use. This new, interactive U.I. provides a constant stream of useful information to players; move a controller and the LE will display the controller’s name, value and the parameter to which it’s been assigned. (Example – Knob 5: 43 Reverb Wet/Dry).
Top artists interviews and highly topical and constantly updated news and reviews form the heartbeat of www.yamahadownload.com according to Yamaha’s Felicity Gregory, “all the ingredients and elements that are important to musicians at all levels come together on Download, it will prove invaluable to songwriters, bands, teachers and there’s also much in there for beginners too, it’s a great place for musicians to get closer to their music and learn from top professionals, the site will change from week to week ensuring it is always fresh and relevant.”
Dave Smith Instruments has released an updated version of its flagship synthesizer keyboard, the Poly Evolver. The new version boasts 60 potentiometers among its complement of 78 rotary controls. “The response to the pot edition of the Prophet ’08 has been overwhelmingly positive,” said company founder Dave Smith, “so we decided to extend that functionality to the Poly Evolver, as well.”
Exclusively from Sweetwater, the custom Little Phatty Stage II combines new features and flexibility along with a new look that’s sure to stand out in the crowd! The Little Phatty Stage II is an analog synth with the last sound engine designed by the late master innovator, Bob Moog. Little Phatty Stage II is the realization of Bob Moog’s dream to combine his great analog sound with an instrument that is both accessible to most musicians in terms of price, and also designed for live performance. Sweetwater worked closely with Moog Music to find the perfect color for our exclusive edition of this popular analog synth. And to really take it over the top, we’ve had Moog pre-install the CV Output Option, giving this Sweetwater Solar CV Edition far more control and interfacing capabilities than the standard version.
AdrenaLinn Sync is a new software plug-in from Roger Linn Design that provides the same unique beat-synced filter modulation and sequencing effects of their AdrenaLinn III guitar pedal.