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2007 Winter NAMM Show: Korg introduced two new mixers, the ZERO4 Live Control Mixer and ZERO8 Live Control Console, designed for musicians incorporating real-time mixing, MIDI control and dynamic effects manipulation into their computer-based production and performance.
The mixers are an interesting new take on the idea of a computer-oriented mixer, offering a great deal [...]

John Price, Director of UK music specialists Kenton Electronics, has announced the launch of the Killamix Mini, their latest compact USB Controller that offers, effectively, 81 endless controllers, 81 buttons and a joystick.
Kenton was formed 20 years ago and it has built up an impressive range of products and a customer list that includes Aphex [...]

Frontier Design Group’s AlphaTrack is a new audio workstation controller that combines a set of intuitive tactile controls in a compact package.
AlphaTrack includes a 100mm, touch-sensitive, motorized fader which provides true 10-bit resolution for smooth and precise level control. AlphaTrack also has three touch-sensitive encoders, a feature previously found only on high-end gear costing thousands [...]

Allen & Heath have released a new software suite comprising new firmware and Mac configuration utility software for its mixer/controller, the Xone:3D. The updates include an improved interface for Mac users and greater MIDI functionality.
The updated utility software provides an interface - identical to the PC version - for users with Mac computers to set [...]

E-MU Systems has started shipping the Xboard 61 USB/MIDI Controller for PC and Mac operating systems, featuring 61 full-size keys with aftertouch, 16 programmable real-time control knobs, 16 new patch select/program change buttons, Xboard Control editing software, and a full version of E-MU’s Proteus X Version 1.5 Desktop Sound Module with over 3GB of sounds, [...]

CME, makers of the BitStream 3X MIDI Controller, have announced a new promotion that qualifies the first 999 registered customers who purchase the BitStream 3X to receive a free, custom-fitted aluminum case.
The Bitstream 3X is designed for controlling Virtual Instrument, DAWs, and even other MIDI hardware. This compact desktop unit is the only 3 axis [...]

Summer NAMM Update: Alesis announced the introduction of the Control Pad USB/MIDI Percussion Controller, a compact and versatile tool for expanding percussion options on stage and in the studio.
The Control Pad is designed to be equally at home as a performance instrument and as a MIDI programming tool for studio recording, giving musicians unprecedented capabilities [...]

At several booths at the recent 2006 Winter NAMM Show, we saw demonstrators using the Zendrum MIDI controller to trigger percussion virtual instruments.
The Zendrum is a cool, trigger-laden controller. They atart at about $1200, and have several options for custom finishes.
Description:
The Zendrum is a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) triggering controller designed by drummers to [...]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: E-MU Systems announced its new Xboard 61 USB/MIDI Controller for PC and Mac operating systems, featuring 61 full-size keys with aftertouch, 16 programmable real-time control knobs, 16 new patch select/program change buttons, Xboard Control editing software, and a full version of E-MU’s Proteus X Version 1.5 Desktop Sound Module with over [...]

FaderFox has introduced the 2nd generation of its controllers that are optimized for Live and Traktor. The new devices are expected to be available in the Feb-March 2006 timeframe, and to be available worldwide.
Four FaderFox controllers will be available:
micromodul LV2 is a pocket-size, custom-made controller of 2nd generation for Ableton Live.
Description: Lots of different control [...]

2006 Winter NAMM Show: Mackie introduced Mackie C4 Commander, a software companion product for the Mackie Control C4 plug-in and virtual instrument controller that allows users to control hardware MIDI devices such as keyboards, sound modules, guitar PODs and effect processors via the Mackie Control C4.
With C4 Commander, keyboardists can tweak all the parameters in [...]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Akai Professional introduced the EWI4000S Wind Controller.
The newest addition to the EWI family incorporates numerous enhancements to its overall design as a wind controller, and adds an integrated analog modeling synthesizer optimized for wind control, dedicated MIDI In and Out ports, an audio output, new performance functions, internal effects processing, and [...]

2006 NAMM Show Update: CME announced two new MIDI controllers, the Bitstream 3X desktop and GPP-3 pedal controllers, which have feature sets never before seen in MIDI controllers.

The Bitstream 3X is designed for controlling Virtual Instrument, DAWs, and other MIDI hardware. This compact desktop unit is the only 3 axis (X,Y and Z) controller on [...]

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg introduced its K-series USB-MIDI Studio Controllers that combine full size velocity-sensitive keys with a variety of hardware control features. They are designed to be the centerpiece of any software-based music production environment for entry level and cost conscious users.

The K-series is comprised of three models: the K25, K49 and [...]

Allen & Heath announced the XONE:3D Universal DJ Controller at the NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. The design combines a high performance DJ mixer, a top spec multi-channel USB soundcard, and a comprehensive MIDI control surface, offering a performance workstation that integrates all the tools of the modern DJ.
The mixer section is derived from the [...]