The Music Room Brings MIDI Instruments To Virtual Reality
The Music Room is a collection of MIDI instruments that you play in virtual reality.… Read More The Music Room Brings MIDI Instruments To Virtual Reality
Tag: 2016 Summer NAMM Show
The 2016 Summer NAMM Show, held June 23-25, 2016 in Nashville, TN, is one of the largest music industry events in the world.
Synthtopia’s coverage of the 2016 Summer NAMM Show is sponsored by Yamaha.
You can get the latest news on synths and electronic music gear introduced at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show below:
What’s Elektron Got Coming?
Swedish instrument maker Elektron released a new video today, teasing an as-yet unannounced product. Elektron has not announced any details on the new product yet, but were were able to check it out at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show. Here’s what we can tell you now:
Aphex Twin Had A Booth At The Summer NAMM Trade Show And, Yeah, It was A Little Strange
At the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, Aphex Twin (Richard D. James) had a booth, to introduce his new Cheetah EP and to display his rare Cheetah MS800 synthesizer. We talked with Hannah from Warp Records, who gave us a quick booth tour.
The ControllerHub 8 Lets You Create Your Own Custom Modular MIDI Pedal Board
At the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, startup company Amelia’s Compass introduced the ControllerHub 8 – a device that lets you connect up to 8 expression pedals and foot switches and create your own custom MIDI pedal board. Company co-founder Steven Christensen gave us an overview and demo at the show.
Gizmotron 2.0 Overview & Demo
At the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, we talked with Gizmotron about their Gizmotron 2.0 – an electro-mechanical bowing device that attaches to electric guitar or bass, enabling players to produce string sounds such as cello, viola or violin. The Gizmotron 2.0 debuted at a previous NAMM Show, but it is now available for both guitar and… Read More Gizmotron 2.0 Overview & Demo
Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Desktop Module Overview
At the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, Dave Smith Instruments announced the OB-6 Desktop Module – a keyboardless version of their recently introduced OB-6 synthesizer. We talked with DSI’s Carson Day, who gave us an overview of the OB-6 synth module.
Yamaha Intros New EMX Powered Mixers
2016 Summer NAMM Show: Yamaha has introduced the latest models in the company’s EMX series powered mixer lineup. Like their predecessors, each of the new models – the EMX2, EMX5 and EMX7 – integrate a mixer, power amplifiers and digital effects into a single chassis- so you only need to add speakers and a sound source. The… Read More Yamaha Intros New EMX Powered Mixers
Dave Smith Instruments Intros OB-6 Desktop Module
2016 Summer NAMM Show: Dave Smith Instruments today announced a desktop module version of their OB-6 six-voice analog synthesizer. The module has the same controls as the keyboard version, and DSI says that the OB-6 module is exactly the same internally as the keyboard version — the same VCOs, VCFs, and VCAs and the same Oberheim poly sound.… Read More Dave Smith Instruments Intros OB-6 Desktop Module
Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Desktop Synthesizer
Dave Smith Instruments today shared this image of a couple of visitors – musicians Dontae Winslow & Daniel Jones. Look closely on their left, though, you’ll also see an unannounced Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Desktop synthesizer.
Nektar Updates Panorama & Impact LX Controllers For Reason 9, Expands Rack Extension Mapping
Nektar Technology, creators of Panorama and Impact LX controller lines today announced a significant update to their Nektar DAW Integration for Reason. This update makes all Panorama and Impact products compatible with Reason 9 and also offers a substantial expansion of Rack Extension mapping. Here are the details on the update:
