At the 2015 NAMM Show, instrument designer Roger Linn was making the NAMM debut of the LinnStrument. Continue reading
Roger Linn Intros The LinnStrument At The 2015 NAMM Show
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Category Archives: Electronic Music & Recording Gear
Line 6 Variax Guitar First Look
At the 2015 NAMM Show, Line 6 introduced the Variax Standard guitar.
While the Variax Standard is designed to look like a regular guitar, it offers instrument modeling that allows it to sound like a variety of instruments. Continue reading
Akai Pro Timbre Wolf First Look
At the 2015 NAMM Show, Akai Pro introduced the Timbre Wolf analog synthesizer.
The Timbre Wolf is an analog 4-voice polyphonic synthesizer that recalls the earliest polyphonic synthesizers. In this video, Akai Professional Product Manager Dan Gill gives a quick overview of the Timbre Wolf synthesizer.
Alessandro Cortini Rig Tour
This video, via sonicstate, features Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails, Modwheelmood) discussing his Eurorack (Make Noise) modular synthesizer at the 2015 NAMM Show.
Rane Intros MP2015 Rotary Mixer
At the 2015 NAMM Show, Rane introduced the MP2015 Rotary Mixer, described as a no-compromise music-mixing performance instrument.
Rane calls their new MP2015 Rotary Mixer the best mixer produced by Rane ever: Continue reading
KOMA Elektronik Intros Poltergeist Analog Quadraphonic Audio Mixer
2015 NAMM Show: KOMA Elektronik has introduced the Poltergeist – a Eurorack module that lets you manipulate up to four audio/CV signals quadraphonically or stereophonically.
The Poltergeist is an analog Eurorack format audio/CV mixer, panner and VCA that goes beyond the usual two dimensional standards and enables hands-on quadraphonic mixing and panning with a staggering number of VCAs. Continue reading
Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators First Look
This video, via BBoy Tech Report, offers a quick look a the new Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator portable synthesizers.
All three models come without casing, with the components and artwork are visible directly on the printed circuit board.
The 2xaaa battery-powered pocket also come with a segment lcd screen, built in speaker, alarm clock and a stand made from bent wire.
All models also feature parameter locks, as well as synchronization functionality and they all have 3.5mm line in and line out.
Each model has its own set of effects, such as filters, bit-crushing, delay, stutter and many more. They are priced at $59 each.
Line 6 Intros Variax Standard Guitar
At the 2015 NAMM Show, Line 6 introduced the Variax Standard guitar- a guitar that is designed to model a variety of instruments, from acoustics to electric to sitar and other string instruments. Continue reading
