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Positive Grid Releases BIAS FX Standalone Plus MIDI / Automation Support

This week, Positive Grid announced their release of BIAS FX Standalone, the world’s “first and only” cross platform guitar amp-and-effects processor. Previously released as a desktop plug-in, BIAS FX now allows musicians to use it as a fully-functional standalone application for both Mac and PC, without the need of a DAW or any other software.… Read More Positive Grid Releases BIAS FX Standalone Plus MIDI / Automation Support

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iConnectivity Intros 2-in, 6-out iConnectAUDIO2+

At the 2016 NAMM Show: Interface maker iConnectivity has announced the iConnectAUDIO2+, the latest in their series of “next-generation” audio and MIDI interface for Mac, PC, and iOS. iConnectAUDIO2+ accommodates mics, synths, MIDI, instruments, speakers, headphones, and up to two computer devices at one time (Mac/PC/iOS). The interface features two premium combo inputs and six… Read More iConnectivity Intros 2-in, 6-out iConnectAUDIO2+

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M-Audio Debuts CTRL 49 Keyboard Controller at 2016 NAMM Show

M-Audio announced the introduction of their latest controller, the CTRL 49, at the 2016 NAMM Show today . The new keyboard provides advanced control of virtual instruments and DAWs via a full-color, high-resolution 4.3-inch screen. As the name indicates, it features a 49-key semi-weighted keybed, and, say company officials, the directional cluster of hardware controls… Read More M-Audio Debuts CTRL 49 Keyboard Controller at 2016 NAMM Show

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SoniVox Announces Pitch2MIDI

At the 2016 NAMM Show: Virtual instrument and sythesis tech developers SONiVOX announced their “revolutionary” new Pitch2MIDI real-time audio-to-MIDI synthesizer and converter software. Designed with singers and (acoustic) instrumentalists in mind, Pitch2MIDI gives these artists the ability to play and record music with software virtual instruments. SONiVOX’s Pitch2MIDI software plugin doesn’t require the user to… Read More SoniVox Announces Pitch2MIDI

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Yamaha Montage Offers Twice The Power Of The Motif, Plus An Advanced FM Synth Engine

At the 2016 NAMM Show, Yamaha has introduced the Montage, a new flagship synthesizer that offers twice the power of the Motif line, plus an advance FM synth engine. The Yamaha Montage, available in 61-, 76- and 88-key configurations, features the Motion Control Synthesizer Engine, a powerful way to interact with and control sound. The Motion Control Synthesizer… Read More Yamaha Montage Offers Twice The Power Of The Motif, Plus An Advanced FM Synth Engine

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Akai Pro Debuts Wireless, Streaming BT-500 Turntable at 2016 NAMM Show

Akai Professional debuted its new BT-500 audiophile belt- drive turntable today at the 2016 NAMM Show. Company officials say the turntable is their response “to the rapidly growing demand for high-performance turntables in the resurgent vinyl market.” They tout the BT-500 as a good match for the record enthusiast who wants “a unit with no-compromise… Read More Akai Pro Debuts Wireless, Streaming BT-500 Turntable at 2016 NAMM Show

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ROLI Reveals Seaboard RISE 49 , A 4-Octave MPE Controller

Music creation startup ROLI today introduced the Seaboard RISE 49, the four-octave model of its Seaboard RISE controller, during Media Preview Day at the 2016 NAMM Show. Featuring a larger playing surface, the Rise 49 introduction comes about four months after the debut of the two-octave Rise 25, and expands the family of Seaboard RISE… Read More ROLI Reveals Seaboard RISE 49 , A 4-Octave MPE Controller

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