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NAMM 2006 Show News

NAMM 2006 Keyboard & Synth News

Sunday, November 21, 2004

NAMM Update: Audio-Technica Intros Monitor Headphones

7/23/2006

The ATH-PRO700 SV headphones are designed to provide DJs and other audio professionals with the highest level of sonic accuracy while offering maximum comfort for hours of listening in a variety of environments.

Free Expansion Packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro Software Synthesizers

7/22/2006

Free Rapture Expansion Pack 1 and Dimension Pro Expansion Pack 1 are available now to registered customers; each pack includes 350 new programs and hundreds of new samples and wavetables.

2006 NAMM Update: Casio Keyboards

7/21/2006

At the Summer NAMM show, though, Casio introduced keyboards that suggest that they are introducing some high-end features to compete in the mainstream market. These features include USB-PC interfaces, SD sound card slots and synth functionality.

CME Ships Matrix Series

7/21/2006

CME is shipping its Matrix Series mixers in the US. The Matrix X five channel mixer and Matrix Y headphone amp add functionality to music production and performance systems with flexible combinations of connections and features.

CME Ships Wireless MIDI/USB System

7/21/2006

CME is shipping the WIDI X-8, a full duplex wireless system for MIDI and USB communication.

CME Ships Bitstream 3X; First 3-axis MIDI Controller

7/21/2006

According to CME, this compact desktop unit is the only 3 axis (X,Y and Z) controller on the market and includes 35 knobs, 8 sliders, 16 buttons, a joystick, a cross-fader and an infrared controller. The joystick controls the X and Y axis while the infrared beam controls the Z axis.

VirtuosoWorks Expands Sound Library For Notion Software

7/21/2006

VirtuosoWorks has released five Sound Kits, adding extra sounds and techniques to the standard orchestra that ships with NOTION software.

New Subwoofer Features Remote-Controlled Motorized Controls

7/20/2006

ADAM Audio is now shipping their new Sub 8, a brand new subwoofer aimed at the project studio market.

Ableton Intros Live Sampler

7/16/2006

Ableton has introduced Sampler, an advanced sound-design and sound-sculpting instrument available as an upgrade within Ableton Live 6.

Ableton Live Rocks With SONiVOX

7/16/2006

Ableton, creators of Live, has announced a technology licensing partnership with leading soundware provider SONiVOX (formerly Sonic Implants). Under the terms of their agreement, Ableton will incorporate a selection of premium SONiVOX instruments into Live 6, adding a comprehensive instrument collection to the award winning music creation, production and performance suite.

CME Now Shipping VX Controllers in US

7/16/2006

Yamaha Corporation of America, the US distribution partner for CME, is now shipping the highly anticipated VX Series Keyboard Controllers. These powerful and flexible controllers are the first of their kind to include DAW integration features like motorized 60mm faders and a modular expansion bay.

CME Now Shipping U-Key Mobiltone Controller Keyboard

7/16/2006

CME, based in China and distributed in the US by Yamaha Corporation of America, announces a new controller keyboard designed to fill the gap for those needing a MIDI controller for their software and a built-in tone generator.

New Entry Level DAW Solution from Steinberg

7/16/2006

Steinberg has announced Cubase SE1 VAP (Value Added Package), a special $149 entry level bundle for computer recording.

Ableton Announces Live 6; Looking for Beta Testers

7/16/2006

Live 6 has opened itself to new creative communities—offering Quicktime video support, a professional multisample library, and customizable racks of instruments and effects.

Steinberg Announces WaveLab Studio 6

7/15/2006

Steinberg has announced WaveLab Studio 6, a new streamlined version of its industry standard WaveLab 6 audio editing and mastering application.

NAMM Update: Steinberg Updates Groove Agent 3

7/15/2006

Steinberg announced a new version of its Groove Agent virtual drummer plug-in at Summer NAMM 2006. Groove Agent 3 combines an expanded drum library with new virtual drumming technologies to offer a complete virtual drumming solution in one virtual instrument.

Yamaha Ships New Mobile FireWire Audio I/O

7/15/2006

Yamaha is now shipping their new portable GO46 Mobile 24/192 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface - a complete recording solution for today’s active musicians.

NAMM Update: Bob Moog Tribute Poster

2/6/2006

Moog Music gave musicians and fans an opportunity to pay tribute to Bob Moog by writing a message on a memorial poster

NAMM Update: E-MU Introduces X2 Software Sampler

2/3/2006

E-MU Systems has announced the Emulator X2 Software Sampler for PC, introducing a set of tools that includes SynthSwipe automated hardware sampling, TwistaLoop non-destructive audio manipulator, Morph Filter Designer to create custom filters, Multi-Function Generator for advanced LFO/envelope/arpeggiator programming, advanced Transform Multiply convolution DSP tool, real-time control of multiple loop points, REX2 and MP3 import and more.

E-MU Announces Xboard 61 USB/MIDI Controller

2/3/2006

E-MU Systems has 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 Proteus X Version 1.5 Desktop Sound Module.

Alesis Updates Fusion Workstations

2/2/2006

Alesis introduced a free Version 1.20 firmware upgrade for the Fusion 6HD and 8HD keyboard workstations.

MOTU Intros Ethno Virtual Instrument

2/1/2006

MOTU debuted the MOTU Ethno Instrument, a cross-platform virtual instrument that gives users access to an 8GB library of world/ethnic instruments, loops and phrases.

NAMM Update: Mackie Intros C4 Commander Control Software

1/31/2006

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.

2006 NAMM Winter Show: Cakewalk Rapture Software Synth

1/30/2006

The Cakewalk MAC/PC virtual instrument features advanced modulation capabilities and sophisticated world-class sounds.

Arturia Prophet V Virtual Synth Builds on Classic Sequential Circuits Synth Sounds

1/30/2006

The Prophet V combines the warmth of the Prophet 5, one of the first programmable polyphonic analog synths, with the digital textures of the Prophet VS.

2006 NAMM Show: Akai MPC 1000 Updated

1/30/2006

The update, which coincides with a cosmetic change (from blue to black) for new units, is available free of charge from the Akai website and includes a number of significant enhancements.

Akai Intros EWI 4000S MIDI Wind Instrument/Controller

1/30/2006

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 computer software for editing sounds.

NAMM: Zeit Mega-Sequencer Sighting

1/29/2006

The Zeit Step Seqeuncer made its US debut at the 2006 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California at the synth orgy known as the Analog Haven booth.

CME Intros First 3-Axis MIDI Controller, Programable Keyboard Pedal

1/29/2006

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.

Digidesign Purchases Plug-in Designer

1/29/2006

Digidesign announced that it has purchased the assets of Trillium Lane Labs, a leading developer of effects and utilities plug-ins for Pro Tools systems, including the TL Space convolution reverb and the TL EveryPhase phaser plug-in.

Digidesign First Two Virtual Instruments

1/29/2006

Digidesign debut the first two virtual instruments from Digidesign Advanced Instrument Research: Xpand!, a free multi-synthesis sound factory workstation plug-in, and Hybrid, a high-definition synthesizer plug-in, available soon in RTAS format.

MOTM at NAMM

1/28/2006

Paul Schreiber of Synthesis Technologies was on-hand at the Analog Haven booth showing off the latest members of the SynthTech MOTM modular synthesizer line.

Roland Intros Vocal Designer Keyboard

1/28/2006

The VP-550 uses vocal-modeling technology to bring the interactive vocal sounds to a dedicated instrument.

Roland Intros Retro-Styled Juno-G

1/28/2006

Roland is tipping its hat to the past with the new Juno-G. But while its looks may be retro, its synth architecture has little to do with classic Juno synths.

NAMM: SR-G01 G-70 Upgrade Kit for Roland G-70

1/28/2006

Roland released the new SR-G01 G-70 Upgrade kit for the the G-70 Music Workstation.

NAMM Update: Boss Loop Station

1/28/2006

The RC-50 is housed in a seven-footswitch floor unit, and allows three stereo loop tracks to be manipulated simultaneously. Each loop track supports multiple overdubs, so phrases can be stacked one by one on each track, resulting in a monstrous layer of looped phrases.

NAMM Update: Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator

1/28/2006

The new AC-3 pedal from BOSS synthesizes acoustic sounds from an electric guitar signal.

Moog at NAMM

1/28/2006

The spirit of Dr. Robert Moog, father of the modern synthesizer, was all over NAMM. Nowhere was his presence felt, though, more than the Moog Music booth.

NAMM Update: Korg Offers Free OASYS Expansion Instrument

1/27/2006

Korg released OASYS software version 1.10, which includes the first OASYS Expansion Instrument (EXi) update, the STR-1 Plucked String. The STR-1 builds on over a decade of Korg research.

Korg Offers Free Legacy Collection Update

1/27/2006

Korg is offering a free update of its Legacy Collection — Digital Edition suite of software synthesizer and effects.

Korg Expands TR Line of Keyboards

1/27/2006

With 64 MB of PCM ROM containing 470 multisamples and 518 drum samples, the TR is loaded with sounds that are well-suited for both music production and live performance, including a stereo, velocity-switched piano.

Korg Debuts microX Synth

1/26/2006

Korg introduced the compact, lightweight microX music synthesizer. Its 25 full-sized, velocity-sensitive keys, multi-genre sounds, real-time control elements and USB connectivity are ideal for computer-based studios and live performance.

Korg Adds K-Series USB MIDI Controller Line

1/26/2006

Korg introduced its K-series USB-MIDI Studio Controllers that combine full size velocity-sensitive keys with a variety of hardware control features.

NAMM Update: Korg Intros padKontrol MIDI Controller

1/26/2006

Korg has expanded its KONTROL series of MIDI Studio Controllers with the introduction of the new padKONTROL. It offers 16 trigger pads and a wide range of control possibilities for expressive MIDI performance onstage or in the studio

Korg Intros X50 Synthesizer

1/26/2006

The X50 features Korg’s HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis technology as found in the acclaimed TRITON series. Its 64 MB of PCM ROM offers a wide array of sounds, including a velocity-switched stereo piano, strings, guitar and synth timbres.

M-Audio Intros Trigger Finger / Live 5 Bundle

1/24/2006

NAMM Update: M-Audio announced the availability of the Trigger Finger / Live 5 Production Bundle—a combination of M-Audio hardware and Ableton software in one package.

M-Audio Unveils ProKeys 88sx Digital Stage Piano

1/24/2006

NAMM 2006 Winter Show Update: M-Audio announced shipment of the ProKeys 88sx digital stage piano.

M-Audio Ships ProjectMix I/O / Live 5 Studio Bundle

1/24/2006

2006 Winter NAMM Show Update: The ProjectMix I/O / Live 5 Studio Bundle includes the ProjectMix I/O and Ableton Live 5 production software.

M-Audio Releases Full Oxygen MIDI Controller Line

1/24/2006

2006 NAMM Update: M-Audio announced the release of a complete line of Oxygen USB MIDI mobile keyboard controllers—the Oxygen 61, Oxygen 49 and Oxygen 8 v2.

M-Audio Announces Fast Track Pro USB Audio Interface

1/24/2006

M-Audio announced the new Fast Track Pro mobile audio/MIDI interface for use with PC and Mac computers. The Fast Track Pro builds on the success of its sibling, the Fast Track USB, adding even more professional features.

2006 NAMM Update: M-Audio Ships New EX Series EX66 Digital High-Definition Reference Monitors

1/24/2006

NAMM 2006 Winter Show Update: M-Audio announced the M-Audio EX Series EX66 digital high-definition studio reference monitors. Sold separately, the monitors integrate easily into both 2-channel and multichannel environments.

Winter NAMM: M-Audio Unveils Axiom USB MIDI Controller Line

1/24/2006

NAMM Update: M-Audio announced the Axiom line of USB mobile MIDI controllers—the Axiom 61, Axiom 49 and Axiom 25.

NAMM Update: Korg Debuts Radias Synthesizer

1/22/2006

The 24-voice synthesizer offers a variety of synthesis algorithms together with multiple effects, new comb filter and wave shaping features, modulation sequencing, as well as new formant-motion vocoding.

Dave Smith Intros Evolver Keyboard

1/22/2006

The keyboard is a monophonic version of the Poly Evolver synth.

Future-Retro Debuts XS Analog Modular Synthesizer / Expander

1/22/2006

Jered Flickinger from Future Retro introduced their new XS analog modular synthesizer, designed to expand the sound capabilities of all our existing products and other modular synthesizer systems.

Behringer Intros U-CONTROL UCA202 Audio Interface

1/22/2006

Behringer announced at The NAMM Show 2006 the U-CONTROL UCA202 USB audio interfacefor recording via PC or Mac.

Behringer Intros Master Keyboards

1/22/2006

All three of the keyboards in the UMX series feature full-sized velocity-sensitive keys, 10 programmable MIDI controllers and eight user-set control buttons.

Gemini Announces CD-150 Single Deck Rackmount CD Player

1/22/2006

The CD-150 delivers Anti-Shock Protection, Seamless Loop, +/- 12% Variable Pitch Control, +10 track select, three time display modes, and dual jog mode capability.

Numark Intros HDX HD/CD/MP3 Player

1/21/2006

Numark has announced the HDX, a tabletop HD/CD/MP3 player with an ultra-high torque, motorized 12-inch platter that holds a vinyl record for true vinyl scratch capability.

Roland Intros SH-201 Synthesizer

1/21/2006

Roland introduced the SH-201, a synth that they call the most friendly and fun analog-modeling instrument on the market.

Native Instruments Intros Kore Universal Sound Platform

1/21/2006

KORE opens up significant new possibilities for the operation of software instruments both in the studio and on stage, and marks the first host system by Native Instruments.

Amplitube 2.0

1/21/2006

The new AmpliTube 2 offers everything needed to craft signature guitar tones, with 5 separate modules, including Tuner, Stomp, Amp Head, Miked Cabinet and Rack Effects on 2 series/parallel guitar rigs.

Gibson Intros Digital Guitar

1/21/2006

The Gibson Digital Guitar brings the 1930s technology of conventional electric guitars into the digital age, opening a virtually unlimited array of musical possibilities for guitarists.

Garritan Intros New Steinway Software Piano Venture

1/21/2006

Steinway & Sons and Garritan have announced a new venture to create a series of Authorized Steinway Piano sample-based software instruments.

M-Audio Intros Podcast Factory Deluxe

1/21/2006

M-Audio has introduced Podcast Factory Deluxe, the latest in the company's portfolio of podcasting solutions.

Behringer Intros XENYX Mixing Consoles

1/21/2006

Behringer introduced at The NAMM Show 2006 a new line of mixing consoles, the XENYX series, that offers British-style analog sound combined with a digital audio interface.

Edirol Intros R-09 Portable Recorder

1/21/2006

At the 2006 Winter NAMM Show, Edirol introduced the R-09, a streamlined field recorder, featuring 24-bit uncompressed recording and a built-in stereo mic.

Open Labs Says - Time to eBay all Your Cr#p!

1/21/2006

At the Winter NAMM Conference in Anaheim, California, the company introduced the Open Labs MiKo, an audio workstation designed for DJs, VJs, music video hobbyists, amateur musicians and podcasters.

Synful Orchestra Update Adds String Sections

1/18/2006

Synful introduced a beta of Synful Orchestra, which now features string sections.

Cycling '74 Intros Surround Processing and Up Mixing Technology

1/18/2006

UpMix offers an easy way to move stereo files into an immersive surround environment suitable for film, DVD, HD broadcast and music surround formats.

NAMM Expo: JazzMutan Lemur Update

1/18/2006

Cycling '74 has announced revision software 1.3 for the JazzMutant Lemur Multi-touch control surface.

Automatic Modular Self-Tuning Guitar System

1/18/2006

Tronical GmbH unveiled the first automatic self-tuning system for electric guitars.

Yorkville Intros K2 And K4 Keyboard Amps

1/17/2006

Yorkville has added the two new amps to their tube-driven keyboard amplifier line.

Native Instruments Announces Mac on Intel Plans

1/16/2006

Native Instruments has announced its development plans regarding the newly announced Intel-based Macintosh computers.

Yamaha Intros Mo Synths

11/9/2005

Yamaha has introduced the MO Synthesizer, featuring the technology of the professional-level Yamaha Motif ES with a full set of sounds and comprehensive music-making features.

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