January, 2006 archive

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Numark announced the X2 (X-squared) Professional Direct Drive Turntable / MP3 CD Player, a new concept in professional DJ equipment. Equipped with a full size 12-inch aluminum platter, tone arm, and CD drive, the X2 is the one piece of equipment capable of controlling a DJ’s vinyl, CD, or MP3 collection—and […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Numark announced the VJ01 DVD/MP3/CD Media Player. With a compact, tabletop form factor that fits anywhere, the VJ01 enables DJs to incorporate rich multimedia as part of their performances.
With a front loading disc tray and the ability to play DVDs, MP3 discs, and standard CDs, the VJ01 enables DJs to play […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show Update: Numark announced the new TTUSB Turntable.
Packaged with all the necessary cables to interconnect with both a computer and a stereo playback system, along with software to remove clicks, pops, and other undesirable characteristics of vinyl, the TTUSB is a comprehensive package that breathes new life into older recordings while making […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Numark introduced the new MP302 rackmount CD player.
Designed for mobile DJs and club owners in search of a compact, rackmountable solution to a wide variety of music playback requirements, the new MP302 plays both standard CD audio and MP3 CDs, provides buffered Anti-Shock memory protection, delivers seamless looping, pitch control with […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Ableton announced the imminent release of Live 5.2 and the release of Live 6 in Q3. Both releases leverage new processor technologies to provide Live users with significant gains in audio performance (such as the capacity to simultaneously run more tracks, virtual instruments, and effects).
Live 5.2 brings native support for Apple’s […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Numark announced the new MP102 rackmount CD player. Designed for mobile DJs and club owners in search of a cost-effective, rackmountable solution to a wide variety of music playback requirements, the new MP102 plays both standard CD audio and MP3 CDs, provides buffered Anti-Shock memory protection, delivers seamless looping, pitch control […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Numark announced the HDX, a tabletop HD/CD/MP3 player with an ultra-high torque, motorized 12-inch platter that holds a vinyl record for “the ultimate in true vinyl scratch capability”. Styled after Numark’s CDX player, the HDX incorporates an onboard hard drive loadable via USB 2.0 and a slot load CD drive.
“With support […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show Update: Korg is expanding its offerings with the new BeatLab (BTL-1) Digital Metronome. Designed for use by all instrumentalists, BeatLab also contains tools that make it easy for drummers and percussionists to practice a variety of rhythms and styles, including the ability to use preprogrammed rudiments or user-programmable rhythms.
BeatLab Features

Training function […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg released OASYS software version 1.10, which includes the first OASYS Expansion Instrument (EXi) update, the STR-1 Plucked String. The powerful STR-1 represents an advancement in physical modeling, building on over a decade of Korg’s research with new innovations exclusive to OASYS. This new OS also adds support for up to […]

Korg is offering a free update of its Legacy Collection — Digital Edition suite of software synthesizer and effects. Version 1.1 expands the M1 software synthesizer to now encompass the entire sound library of Korg’s classic T-series Music Workstations.
The T-series debuted in 1989, further advancing the music workstation concept based on Korg’s “AI” synthesis first […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg USA unveiled the portable D888 Recorder/Mixer. Functioning as both a rugged 8-channel mixer with built-in effects and as a digital recorder, the D888 enables users to record multi-channel live performances in a variety of venues and settings. Native WAV recording and high-speed USB 2.0 data transfer allows the recordings to […]

Korg has announced the addition of an 88-key model with authentic weighted action to its TR line of keyboards (shown, TR61).

The TR features Korg’s HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis technology — the synthesis system that has made the acclaimed TRITON family a worldwide standard. With 64 MB of PCM ROM containing 470 multisamples and 518 drum […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg introduced the compact, lightweight microX music synthesizer. Its 25 full-sized, velocity-sensitive keys, multi-genre sounds, real-time control elements and USB connectivity are ideal for computer-based studios and live performance.
The microX is packed with over 1,100 sounds generated by the acclaimed HI synthesis system featured on the Korg TRITON series. It is […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg introduced its K-series USB-MIDI Studio Controllers that combine full size velocity-sensitive keys with a variety of hardware control features. They are designed to be the centerpiece of any software-based music production environment for entry level and cost conscious users.

The K-series is comprised of three models: the K25, K49 and […]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg has expanded its KONTROL series of MIDI Studio Controllers with the introduction of the new padKONTROL. It offers 16 trigger pads and a wide range of control possibilities for expressive MIDI performance onstage or in the studio.
The padKONTROL’s 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads are responsive to the user’s touch and can […]