January, 2008 archive

2008 NAMM Show: Alesis introduced a really interesting device at NAMM - the MultiPort - a pro-grade USB computer audio interface with playback, control, and the ability to record directly to your iPod.
If you have your computer with you, you an use it as a audio interface and basic DAW controller.  If not, drop […]

Winter NAMM Show: Alesis introduced their USB Pro Drum Kit, which combines the Trigger|iO interface with drum kit controller hardware to give you a complete, computer-friendly electronic percussion kit.
Everything has a USB connector on it now - but this could be the biggest USB gadget ever.
All of the pads in the USB Pro Drum Kit […]

Namm Show Update: Applied Acoustics Systems introduced Strum Acoustic GS-1, an acoustic guitar software synthesizer that they describe as the keyboardists’ acoustic guitar.
Strum provides a collection of steel and nylon acoustic guitars and includes elaborate voicing and strumming modules for the realistic reproduction of a guitarist’s playing techniques. Chords played on the keyboard are automatically […]

NAMM Update: Arturia announced that Analog Factory Experience, a hybrid synthesizer, is now shipping.
Based on the much-acclaimed Analog Factory 2.0, a software instrument offering 3500 legendary synthesizer sounds, Analog Factory Experience includes a 32-key MIDI keyboard.
Main Features:
Hybrid synthesizer based on advanced Software/Hardware combination:

New Analog Factory 2.0 inside the box
32-key Universal MIDI keyboard built by CME
Plug […]

NAMM Update: Alesis introduced the Alesis SR-18, a professional drum machine with integrated FX engine, battery operation and cutting-edge percussion sounds.
Description:The SR-18 follows in the tradition of its ancestor, the Alesis SR-16, and is loaded with cutting-edge drum kits, electronic drums, hits and up-to-date percussion sounds.
The SR-18’s integrated effects engine includes Reverb, EQ and Compression […]

NAMM Update: Alesis intro’d the M1 Active 320 USB speaker system.
Features include:

USB 1.1 audio interface
16-Bit / 44.1-48 kHz recording and playback
Pro-grade 1/4″ plugs and standard RCA jacks
TRS headphone output
Two 1/4″ phone jack inputs
Stereo 1/8″ TRS mini-jack input
Stereo RCA inputs
1/8″ TS output to passive speaker
Switchable power supply
Magnetically shielded for safe placement near TV and computer monitors

M1 […]

NAMM Update: Akai Professional announced the availability of its new USB/MIDI performance controller: the MPK49.
The MPK49 combines a 49-key, semi-weighted, aftertouch-equipped keyboard with 12 genuine MPC drum pads, complete with the popular MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters found in the iconic MPC family. Forty-eight total pads are accessible via four pad banks.
The MPK49 […]

DJ Dolores is back with a new CD of Brazilian house music - 1 Real.
1 Real combines traditional Brazilian pop arrangements with DJ-style mixing. The tracks are full of afro-Brazilian percussion, brass and chants.
More Sergio than Suba.
While Dolores’ sound is fairly traditional, it’s clear from the start of the CD that Dolores will deliver an […]

 

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Image: Synthesizers

At 2008 NAMM show - an awesome analog suitcase that has got to be a pain in the ass at airports…..

NAMM Update: Garritan introduced ARIA, a new 64-bit Sampler/Synthesis Engine, developed in collaboration with Plogue Art et Technologie.
Gary Garritan says, “We are very excited about ARIA. This revolutionary new sound engine will provide us with utmost flexibility to achieve our creative potential in developing software instruments. ”
ARIA’s features include:

Efficiency and Reliability: The core engine is […]

G-sonique has introduced a new virtual synthesizer for Windows that tries to mix the best of the analog and digital worlds.
The Renegade combines the warm and organic analog sound with the sharpness, toughness and preciseness of digital. Renegade is based on algorithms of DSP chips and analog circuits of real hardware synthesizers. It includes special […]

Vir2 Instruments has introduced two new virtual instruments - Elite Orchestral Percussion and BASiS.
Elite Orchestral Percussion offers 19 gigabytes of sterling orchestral percussion with a sophisticated script engine, and BASiS fills the low end with a large collection of electric, upright, fretless, and synth basses.
Elite Orchestral Percussion
Vir2 Instruments’ Elite Orchestral Percussion is a  19GB library […]

ChocolateAudio has announced a new expansion library for BFD2 - Imperial Drum BFD2.
Features:

Sampled at 88.2, released at 44.1
Edited from scratch for BFD2 release
Dry signal path while recording makes for an excellent use of BFD2 mixing and routing features
Some drums feature alternate mics (requires updated BFD2)
51 DW™, Ludwig™ and Paiste™ and other brand drums
13 different stick […]

NAMM Update: Garritan has released the Authorized Steinway Virtual Model D Piano, a sample-based software instrument developed in collaboration with Steinway & Sons.
Description:
The Authorized Steinway Virtual Model D piano accurately captures the distinctive sound of the hallmark Steinway & Sons concert grand piano. This new software instrument will allow the musician to play a virtual […]

NAMM Show Update: EastWest introduced a new 130 Gigabyte sound library aimed towards music, TV, film and game composers using Native Instruments’ Kompakt/Kontakt software - the Complete Composers Collection.
It’s pretty massive - bringing together seven of the company’s most popular virtual instrument collections:
EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP Symphonic Orchestra Gold Complete
: (Gold Edition and Gold Pro Expansion (Gold […]