KORG nanoSERIES 2 USB-MIDI Controllers (Video Overview)

Posted on November 23, 2011 by synthhead

Korg introduced their nanoSERIES 2 Slim-line USB-MIDI Controllers early in the year, at the 2011 NAMM Show. They’ve just released this video, though, which gives an overview of each of the controllers in the series.

The nanoKEY2 is equipped with 25 velocity-sensing keys.
For entering drum parts, the nanoPAD2 offers 16 responsive pads and an X-Y touchpad.
The nanoKONTROL2 offers knobs, switches, and faders ? for controlling any DAW computer based DAW or numerous types of other music production software.

The nanoSeries 2 controllers are available now for around $50.

Orange OPC Guitar Amp + Computer First Look

Posted on August 16, 2011 by synthhead

Remember the Orange OPC Guitar Amplifier + Recording Studio Workstation - the bizarro computer + guitar amp combination that was introduced at this year’s NAMM Show?

Music Radar got their hands on one of the Orange OPC computers and put together this first look at it.

According to Orange, the OPC computer will be leading the way with a number of ?Firsts?:

The first PC to feature an integrated audio interface enabling the user to plug in a guitar or microphone using a standard 1/4? jack plug
The first computer of its kind to have built-in high powered speakers which deliver full range studio quality sound as well as producing vintage guitar sounds.

The OPC comes with the following software packages:

IK Multimedia Amplitube 3 including Custom Shop Orange Amps ? Amp and Effects Modelling Software
Presonus Studio One Custom Orange Edition ? DAW
Acoustica Mixcraft 5 ? DAW
Toontracks EZdrummer Lite
Lick Library Player ? Guitar learning and jamming centre

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Numark iDJ Live (Video Demo)

Posted on July 16, 2011 by synthhead

This is a short video showing the Numark iDJ Live control surface, originally introduced at the 2011 NAMM Show.

iDJ Live is an basic DJ controller for iOS DJ apps. Here’s what Numark has to say it:

iDJ Live is the easiest way to become a DJ with your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad. This iOS-DJ controller is perfect for anyone from Pro DJs to music lovers who have never tried DJing before.

The iDJ Live system harnesses the processing power of your iPad, iPod or iPhone and enables you to DJ parties, events and even clubs using the music that is already on your iPod via Algoriddim’s djay or other Core MIDI-enabled apps.

Numark is targeting casual DJ’s with iDJ Live, pricing it at about $100 retail.

via baileydotdj

Alesis iO Dock Unboxing Video (‘Gimped-Out’ Version)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by synthhead

Minijack Music’s Greg Pritchard shared his only slightly ‘gimped-out’ unboxing video for the Alesis iO Dock:

First look at the new Alesis iO Dock – the ultimate audio and midi interface for the iPad.

Unboxing and testing the iO Dock with some favorite apps like Horizon Synth and Korg’s iMS-20.

See our earlier post for the full Alesis iO Dock specifications.

The Alesis iO Dock is a device that a lot of readers have been interested since it was introduced at the 2011 NAMM Show. So, if you’ve tried it, leave a comment with your thoughts on it.

via Minijack music, a blog that focuses making music with ‘minijack’ devices

Korg Kronos Music Workstation In Depth

Posted on June 16, 2011 by synthhead

The Korg Kronos, introduced at the 2011 NAMM Show, is the company’s latest flagship keyboard, which offers nine synthesis engines in one instrument.

Here’s an in-depth look at how the Korg Kronos works and what it can do. The first video, above, takes a look at navigating the Kronos.

Additional videos look at the workstation’s Program Mode, Combination Mode, the Sequencer, Set List Mode and Disk Mode. Continue reading →

Eventide Space Reverb Pedal Now Available

Posted on March 8, 2011 by synthhead

Eventide Space – the company’s new reverb effects pedal – is now shipping.

Space features 12 of Eventide?s reverb combination effects, taken from the H8000FW and Eclipse V4, along with some “new magic”. It?s demo?d here by synthesist and sound designer Richard Devine.

Eventide Space can create a variety of spatial effects, including basic reverbs, delays and unique combination effects.

Space features 12 reverb combination effects:

Room
Plate
Spring
Hall
Reverse
Shimmer
ModEchoVerb
DualVerb
Blackhole
MangledVerb
TremoloVerb
DynaVerb