Korg USA recently released a collection of electric piano and clav programs for their EDS-based workstations (M3 and M50) as a “thank you” to their many loyal owners. These are some of the most in-demand types of sounds that they constantly get requests for from their users, and they notice so many keyboard/synth players always looking for the “perfect” recreations of these essential electro-mechanical keyboard giants from the past.
Waldorf shows us more on the Blofeld synthesizer.
The MOTIF XS Editor VST, based on the “VST3 technology” by Steinberg, works as a VST3 plug-in with Cubase series 4.5.2 or later (DAW application). The MOTIF XS Editor VST also works as the same way as other VST instrument software, allowing you to save the edited settings of the MOTIF XS, or use them for another project.
Now shipping! The Future Retro Orb ($550 USD) is a compact, single-track, step-based digital sequencer-the first in a new line of XS-ories designed to control and complement the company’s XS semi-modular synthesizer, as well as control other analog CV/Gate or MIDI synthesizers and 303 clones.
Monocircuit Audio proudly presents: Kick-Pack! A brilliant pack of 117 mono kicks that are something else than usual! Weird and unheard kicks from machines that everyone is aware of – Monocircuit Audio Kick-Pack!
Karma-Lab has released Catalyst Volume 1 – Creativity Xplosion!, a new collection of 32 fully KARMA-fied combis for the Korg OASYS ($32).
In 1998 HardSID started as a spare-time hobby project from two enthusiasts. More then ten years later the HardSID name is well known by the musicians and C64 fans.
The Nord Modular G2 OS and the G2 Editor have been updated to version 1.6. This update is also accompanied by a new universal XP- and Vista-compatible USB driver – v2.14. This driver can also be used with the Nord Stage EX, Nord Electro 3, Nord Wave and the Nord C1. The driver is digitally signed which allows users with a Vista 64-bit system to install it.
The stylish AX-Synth represents Roland’s new generation of remote keyboards, but for the first time, this one has a sound generator onboard. It’s self-contained and equipped with powerful, solo-oriented sounds from Roland’s latest, greatest synths. Strap on an AX and steal the show…. Rock On!
Moog Music have announced that they only will built 200 more Old School Voyagers. So if you in for one, be fast!
The new RECEPTOR 2 is a high-performance, super-stable dedicated hardware plug-in player that runs hundreds of virtual instruments and effects with the convenience and portability of dedicated hardware. The RECEPTOR 2 joins the RECEPTOR 2 PRO and the RECEPTOR 2 PRO MAX to complete the series of products.
Haken Audio has designed and implemented an internal digital signal processor in the Continuum Fingerboard. This audio engine offers meticulously crafted musical patches. Simply plug in headphones or connect to the AES3 digital output and start to experience the amazing possibilities of this unique electronic musical instrument.
Korg shows at the NAMM this new Korg in different colors.
Access is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Virus TI2 series. The successor of the acclaimed range of totally integrated synthesizers adds 25% more calculating power and sports a redesigned housing and front panel. Access also used new materials to bring down the weight of the keyboard versions. On the software side of things, a major feature update, OS3, will be available by the time you read this. The new operating system adds several new FX such as a Tape Delay, Frequency Shifter and several new Distortion algorithms along with a new feature called Character.
Korg displays its M50 Music Workstation, which distills the sonic essence of its acclaimed M3 XPanded flagship into a seriously portable and affordable new instrument. The recently unveiled 61- and 88-key models are now joined by the new 73-key unit. Packed with up-to-the minute sound and features, the M50’s streamlined, modern design includes an angled control panel for easy viewing and Korg’s exclusive full-size TouchView interface for the first time in a mid-priced instrument. Drawing on Korg’s long history of workstation expertise, the M50 is both an ideal performing instrument and a full-featured studio solution for all musicians.