January, 2008 archive

Winter NAMM Show Update: Korg introduced special edition versions of its X50 and microKORG synths.
The body of the Limited Edition X50 (X50-CF) is covered in a camouflage finish, and the Limited Edition microKORG (microKORG-BK) features vintage-style, reverse-color keys (the black and white colors are reversed). Both keyboards provide the same functions and features as their […]

Winter NAMM Show: Peavey introduced ReValver Mk III, a 64-bit amplifier modeling app that
Peavey ReValver Mk III models 15 of the world’s most popular guitar amplifiers, including several Peavey amps, through an exclusive algorithm that analyzes the interactions of the components on the circuit level, based on the amps’ original schematics.
Because it models amps at […]

Winter NAMM Show Update: MOTU debuted Electric Keys, a $295 cross-platform virtual instrument that delivers the sounds of 50 classic keyboard instruments from the last 40 years.
The 40GB sound library includes over 20,000 24-bit 96 kHz multi-samples of electric pianos, electric organs, clavinets, Wurlitzers, tape samplers, string machines, keyboard basses and other rare and exotic […]

Here’s a sneak preview of MOTU’s Digital Performer 6, a major upgrade to MOTU’s audio sequencer software.
New features include:

a complete user interface redesign
XML file interchange with Final Cut Pro
film scoring enhancements
track comping
support for interleaved broadcast WAVE audio files
enhanced support for operation as a software front end for Pro Tools HD systems
pre-rendering of virtual instruments
better support […]

At the 2008 Winter NammShow, Korg introduced the Pa2X Pro, a $4600.00 keyboard workstation that uses the same EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound engine that powers the Korg M3 workstation, Pa800 and the new Pa500.
Also included are a motorized/tilting full-color TouchView display (with contextual Help screens in seven languages) and a set of assignable sliders […]

Winter NAMM Update: IK Multimedia announced that a special edition of IK Multimedia’s SampleTank, with sounds from over $3500 worth of IK’s award-winning virtual instrument products, such as Miroslav Philharmonik, SampleMoog, Sonik Synth 2, SampleTron, Studiophonik and SampleTank, will come bundled inside the Yamaha X-Factor DVD, which ships with all Yamaha music production products, including […]

Winter NAMM Show Update: Garritan’s new Virtual Pipe Organs collection is designed to capture the grandeur of a variety of different historic and contemporary pipe organs:

a Small (Early) Baroque Organ (circa 1740);
a Late Baroque organ (”Bach”— circa 1748);
a Gothic organ; a Renaissance organ (one of Europe’s oldest circa 1587);
a Romantic organ (circa late 1800’s); and
two […]

Winter NAMM Show: Auralex StudioFoam acoustic treatment products now include soy components, reducing petroleum-based chemical usage by up to 60% and lessening dependence on fossil fuels, including foreign crude oil. This greener formula helps reduce global warming emissions.
This is good to see - not only is it great to see them thinking about cutting down […]

NAMM Show: EastWest has released the Fab Four Virtual Instrument - and unauthorized collection of virtual instruments based on the same kind of instruments and recording equipment used by the Beatles to create their music.
I was able to check Fab Four out on the show floor, and it sounds like they’ve done a great job […]

Winter NAMM Show Update: EastWest announced Ethno World 4 Professional, a collection of more than 200 ethnic instruments and 14,000 samples developed by German composer Marcel Barsotti.
“Ethno World 4 gives users access to unique and often rare instruments that would be almost impossible to incorporate into a project without a collections such as this,” says […]

Winter NAMM Show: Big Fish Audio announced several new sample libraries, including:

Latin Jazz by Emmy-nominated musical director and producer Peter Michael Escovedo;
Plush, a collection of smooth and sexy construction kits,
Straight Outta NYC, a set of hits straight from the birthplace of hip hop
Hip Hop Mood Swings, a moody collection of hip hop gems.

Also set for […]

Winter NAMM Update: Art Vista Productions announced MALMSJO GVI — a new version of its sampled Malmsjo Grand Piano.
The MALMSJO GVI has been given a substantial face-lift, and an increase in dynamic range, by the use of the new DEF technology offered by Tascam in its Giga software.
MALMSJO GVI has also been enhanced with […]

At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, Alesis introduced TransActive Mobile, a mobile, battery-powered PA system with universal dock for iPod.
The system comes with four inputs for connecting microphones, electric or bass guitars, keyboards or CD/MP3 players. An iPod dock is included .
Features:

High-output powered, mountable 2-way speaker system
Built-in, rechargeable battery with level indicator; power lasts up […]

At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, Alesis introduced the iMultiMix 9R Mixer with Universal Dock for iPod.
The rack-mounted mixer with integrated iPod player features 5 mic / line inputs with inserts to allow for external processing of incoming channels or for iPod audio playback.
The iMultiMix 9R also features 2-band per channel EQ, Mic/Line inputs and […]

At the Winter NAMM Show, Alesis introduced the iMultiMix 16 USB Mixer.
The iMultiMix 16 USB is a mobile recording mixer with iPod transport controls and a control wheel built right into the surface for complete control of the iPod while it is being docked in the mixer. The mixer features a universal dock for iPod […]