Samplers

Remember Eboman’s car crash music?
Eboman specialises in the production of audiovisual sample compositions (which he calls Sample madnesS), the development of audiovisual sampling software and hardware and performances as a DVJ or with his SenSorSuit.
This is a compilation of clips of an Eboman performance in Utrecht in April 2008:
Guillermo uses the video drumkit to trigger […]

NAMM Update: The MPD32 is Akai Professional’s latest pad controller for musicians and DJs. Using a USB cable to connect to a PC or Mac, the MPD32 is designed for hardware control of programs like Reason, Ableton Live and GarageBand.
The MPD32 is the only pad controller on the market to feature the MPC Note Repeat […]

At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, Akai Professional announced the MPC5000, the first MPC to include eight-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, three-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 PPQ resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64 continuous sample tracks and 12 Q-Link controllers. There is even a new […]

Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland of The Crystal Method discuss secrets of their gear:

The Crystal Method Gear List
(partial)

Ableton Live
Access Virus
Akai MPC3000
Alesis Andromeda
Apple G4
ARP 2600
Moogerfoogers MF101 & MF102
Clavia Nord Lead
Clavia Nord Modular
Digidesign Pro Tools HD and D-Command
E-mu Audity 2000
E-mu E4
E-mu XL-7
E-mu Xtreme Lead
[…]

Kid Nepro has announced a new collection of 64 new programs and 64 new combis for the Korg M3 and M3m sampling workstations
It also contains over 50 megs of new multi samples and a wide variety of instruments geared towards fans of Classic Rock from the 60’s and 70’s. The new multi samples contain sounds […]

Roland has released a new set of bass synth patches for the MV-8800 Production Studio.
Available for a limited time only, this new set of over 50 synth patches for the onboard MFX Analog Modeling Bass Synth includes ambient textures, leads, and deep synth basses for anyone wishing to add low end punch to their tracks […]

Sinevibes has introduced Planet X, a new cutting-edge sound library for Roland Fantom-S, Fantom-X and Juno-G.
You can preview the library below.

Description:
Planet X is a cutting-edge sound library for Roland Fantom-S, Fantom-X and Juno-G. Basing on over 10 years of our experience in sound design with this synthesizer platform, these meticulously-crafted patches deliver unbelievably more than […]

 

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Korg has introduced two entirely droolworthy Kaoss DJ mixers. The two-channel KM-202 and four-channel KM-402 Dynamic DJ Mixers are hybrid products that combine the effects and interface from the renowned KAOSS Pad with a performance-oriented 24-bit digital DJ mixer complete with a variety of independent EQ types and adjustable crossfader curves.
Sweeeeet!
Description:
The KM-202 and KM-402 incorporate […]

Winter NAMM Show: Roland introduced the MV-8800 Production Studio. Don’t mistake it for a Music Production Center - it’s an MPS.
The MV-8800 is a fully equipped sampler and synthesizer with parameters that can be edited and automated with the assignable sliders and/or with an optional VGA monitor and mouse. It’s also an advanced multitrack recorder […]

Every year at NAMM, some of the sexiest gear and software that is shown is stuff that isn’t available. Typically, about time for the summer NAMM show, companies announce that they are finally shipping the product.
In addition to the products that actually ship, though, there are items announced that you never hear about again. We’re […]

Hyundai has appointed artificial intelligence guru Ray Kurzweil as Chief Strategy Officer of Kurzweil Music Systems. Kurzweil Music Systems helped pioneer sample-based keyboard technology, but has struggled to keep up with larger keyboard manufacturers in recent years.
Hyundai, one of the world’s largest corporations, plans to work with Ray Kurzweil to “build Kurzweil Music Systems into […]

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Open Labs announced the Gen 3 series of MiKo Mobile ProductionCenter products, with powerful upgrades to the MiKo SE and MiKo LX.
Open Labs had these on display at the NAMM show, and a little hands-on time revealed that they were more than the sum of their parts. The […]

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Korg introduced the droolworthy M3 Music Workstation/Sampler. The new keyboard represents the third generation of Music Workstations from Korg. It inherits elements from the flagship Oasys, distilled into an affordable music production package with a new tone generator, a wealth of innovations and new sounds.
This new chip-based synthesis system, EDS (Enhanced […]

RJM Music Technology has introduced the Loop Gizmo.
The Loop Gizmo is the first true bypass pedal looper to incorporate function switching. This allows users to simultaneously switch their amplifier channels and pedal effects with a tap of a single button - without the need for MIDI or a complex switching system.
The Loop Gizmo provides all […]

Roland Corporation is shipping the SP-404 sampler. The SP-404 is built on a foundation of more: more features, more voices, more pads, and more memory. The SP-404 surpasses its predecessor by offering battery-power compatibility, a CompactFlash slot, and a built-in microphone for quick, stress-free sampling sessions. Just turn it on, aim, and record — no […]