Summer NAMM Update: Alesis has introduced the new F2 Expression Pedal. Unique it its ability to function as both an expression and volume pedal simultaneously, the F2 makes an outstanding choice for keyboard, guitar, and bass players.
Featuring a sturdy cast aluminum case designed to withstand the most tortuous road abuse, the F2 is designed to [...]

NAMM Update: Alesis has introduced the updated M1 Active 520 and 620 studio reference monitors. Representing Alesis’ third generation of the M1 Active Series, the new M1 Active 520 and 620 offer definition and flat frequency response from their high-precision drivers and professionally crafted crossovers. With a bold new look, re-designed drivers, plus Bass Density [...]

Summer NAMM Update: Alesis introduced its new line of MultiMix mixers featuring FireWire data connectivity. Available in 8-, 12-, and 16-channel configurations, these compact tabletop mixers feature next-generation DICE II FireWire technology, low noise analog electronics, one hundred studio-grade 28-bit digital effects, and rock-solid construction.
The DICE II FireWire technology incorporated into the MultiMix FireWire Series [...]

Alesis has introduced the Sumo 15 amplifier. A compact, versatile keyboard / PA amplifier with built-in effects, two channels (one for a microphone, one for a stereo keyboard), Stereo Link, and a headphone output, the new Sumo 15 is the ideal complement for keyboard players in search of a practice or monitor solution as well [...]

NAMM 2005: The SGI Studio Guitar Interface is a ’send & receive’ combo that allows a guitar signal to travel from the control room across balanced studio wiring to a distant amplifier as far as 500 feet away while retaining the natural tone of the guitar. With the Radial SGI connected, it allows the guitar [...]

2005 Winter NAMM show: Numark introduced the new DXM09. This 3-channel table-top mixer features a custom effects section designed to enhance the mixing experience.
Equipped with 24-bit digital circuitry, this mixer delivers superior headroom and extreme frequency kills. The unique effect interface allows for real-time adjustments of rate frequency and mix intensity.
The manual tap control ensures [...]

2005 NAMM Show: Numark introduced the DM950USB, an easy-to-use 2-channel DJ mixer for computer audio and analog audio mixing.
The DM950USB includes dual USB audio ports built into the mixer, which allow users to play digital music files from any USB-equipped PC or Mac. No drivers are necessary as the DM950USB takes advantage of standard Windows [...]

2005 Winter NAMM Expo: Numark introduced a new media player, the CDN95. All of Numark’s custom mixing effects can now be applied to MP3 files with the same stability of traditional CDs.
Features include: 2 sets of seamless loops per track, scratching, sonar, filters, “interlock” auto-beat matching, stutter start, programmable track sequence, advanced slot load CD [...]

Numark debuted the new Axis 4 tabletop CD player at the 2005 Winter NAMM show. The Axis 4 offers features such as two seamless loop points, stutter start, BPM calculation, and fader start.
This model expands Numark’s line of table top CD players, and offers the user endless performance options. The durable steel encased unit has [...]

2005 NAMM Show: Numark has introduced the 5000FX DJ mixer, featuring an on-board sampler, pitch adjustment, seamless looping, custom mixing effects, an interactive scratch/effect/pitch wheel, dual BPM meters, fader start, and a replaceable crossfader.
The flexible configuration of the 5000FX includes 5 channels with 3 phono, 9 line (3 switchable to phono), and 2 mic inputs–including [...]

East West introduced Quantum Leap RA, a sample library of rare and ethnic instruments, at the 2005 Winter NAMM Expo.

RA is a massive 14 Gigabyte virtual instrument that covers a vast array of world instruments, many unique and unusual, from six areas of the world including: Africa; Americas and Australia; Europe; Far East; India; Middle [...]

East West introduced Symphonic Choirs, a choral sample library, at the 2005 Winter NAMM show.
Recorded in 24-bit by Grammy-Winning classical recording engineer Professor Keith O. Johnson, and produced by Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix, Symphonic Choirs captures 5 Choirs (Boys; Alto — Female; Soprano — Female; Basses –Male; Tenors — Male; plus solo singers) recorded [...]

East West introduced Colossus, a high-end GM-compatible sound library, at the 2005 Winter NAMM show.
Colossus is a massive 32-gigabyte virtual instrument that includes all of the instruments and SFX in the GM specification, and more. Recorded by Quantum Leap producer Nick Phoenix and multiple Prof. Keith O. Johnson, Colossus includes 15 gigabytes of new sounds, [...]

NAMM 2005 Show: Blue Microphones announces the first USB microphone designed for professional recording applications. Dubbed the Snowball, the mic is an extension of Blue’s popular line of spherical mics that includes the original Ball, the world’s first phantom-powered dynamic; the 8-Ball condenser mic; and the newly shipping Kickball, Blue’s new big bass dynamic.
Designed for [...]

Muse Research announced at the 2005 Winter NAMM show that its website for plug-in related technologies, www.kvr-vst.com, has changed its name to www.kvraudio.com. The company also announced that the website has seen significant traffic growth over the last quarter as the website continues to add more value to its member base.
The kvraudio website reports that [...]