Symbolic Sound Corporation has expanded the real-time sound-computing power of its Paca(rana) sound engine by making it possible for Kyma sound designers to chain two or more multiprocessor Paca(rana)s together via the built-in A/B Expansion ports.
The mOne is a open source hardware sequenser from Germany.
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that the MINIAK, the synthesizer specifically designed for today’s music production and performance styles, is now shipping to retailers.
Nord is proudly shipping the new Nord C2 Combo Organ. This is a direct descendant of the acclaimed and award winning C1, with the addition of many exciting features including a stunning baroque pipe organ. Ever since the introduction of the Nord C1 in 2007, life has been a bit easier on the organ player. No other unit delivers so much, at such a low cost, in such a compact and lightweight package. The sound and the versatility of the C1 has not only made it a player favorite, it has also received great accolades in the music press all over the world. With the introduction of the Nord C2, we now raise the performance bar a bit further – this is the new organ for others to compare against.
Access is happy to announce the availability of OS 3.1.0.0 for the entire Virus TI range of synthesizers. The new version is based on the recent public beta builds and focuses on stability enhancements. Access recommend every user to update their Virus TI synthesizers. The software update itself as well as a detailed list of changes and additions can be found within the download section.
Early this morning the site at abletondenver.com turned LIVE. This new website facilitated file sharing, learning, and loop/sample exchange thought the custom file system programmed for the site. Registration is open to anyone and file uploads are beginning.
The Model E1 is the production model of The Moog Guitar. It uses the same innovative electronics and pick-ups as the original Paul Vo Collector Edition, with some exciting new changes. Its available in three new finishes; Butterscotch, Candy Red and Black, and now sports chrome hardware, a solid alder body, a choice of fixed or tremolo bridges and a new lower price tag.
Tetra is the next-generation analog poly synth. Tetra takes the award-winning sound and features of Mopho, multiplies them by four, and packs them in a box less than half an inch larger. Tetra has multiple personalities. It is a four-voice, analog poly synth, a sort of mini Prophet. It’s a four-part, multitimbral synth with separate outputs, essentially four Mophos in one very compact box. And its a voice expander for other Tetras or the Prophet 08.
The specifications are still being finalised, however the following provides as a guide. The new CMI will be unique in that it will produce the classic “Fairlight sound” that defined music of the eighties as well as the modern Fairlight sound — that of uncompromising signal purity.
Les Paul, the virtuoso guitarist, entertainer and relentless innovator whose drive to produce the sounds he wanted from his recordings and instruments helped pave the way for rock ‘n’ roll, died today. He was 94.
The guys from bigcitymusic.com have posted the first video of the Tetr4 Polyphonic Synth Module from Dave Smith. The Tetra is an analog 4-voice synthesizer with great features like multiple envelopes, LFOs, sequencers, an analog resonant filter and more.
Mr. Tom Oberheim has released some more details on the re-issue of the SEM module. The SEM will have the same single-voice analog circuit design as the original – 100% analog.
Dave Smith Instruments today released Tetra, its next-generation analog polyphonic synthesizer. Tetra’s four voices feature a 100% analog signal path and four-part multitimbral operation with individual outputs per voice.
Our friends at SonicState contacted mr. Peter Vogel with the request to share some more details on the Anniversary Edition of the Fairlight CMI sampler.
All gearjunkies and gearheads, well at least the somewhat older ones, sure know the Fairlight CMI sampler from the 80’s. Via SonicState we found out that Peter Vogel, Fairlight co-founder, is planning a Next Generation of the Fairlight CMI. More specific a 30th Anniversary Edition.