Novation has introduced the updated Launchkey MIDI keyboard controller series. They will be showing the revamped controllers in Frankfurt this week at the 2015 Musikmesse. The Launchkey controllers have been upgraded with RGB velocity-sensitive pads that match the clip colors in users’ Ableton Live sessions, making workflow in session view “far more intuitive.”
Bedroom Producers Blog and SzcZ have released Game Boy Drum Kit, a free drum sample pack. Game Boy Drum Kit features the sounds of a black Nintendo Game Boy running LSDJ software. The pack contains 64 unprocessed Game Boy samples in 24-bit WAV format, along with a set of NKI and SFZ patches. The included… Read More BPB Releases Free ‘Game Boy Drum Kit’ Sample Pack
SONiVOX recently announced the availability of Tony Coleman Drums, a new drum instrument for drummers, producers, and songwriters. Coleman is known for his work with B.B. King, Etta James, Buddy Guy and Albert King, among others.
Livid Instruments has announced that their Guitar Wing MIDI controller now supports the Bluetooth LE MIDI standard for Yosemite OS X and iOS 8. The Guitar Wing works as a bridge between guitars and control of digital effects, DAWs, and digital instruments. With native Bluetooth LE MIDI connections, the wireless device shows up in the… Read More Livid Guitar Wing MIDI Controller: Now With Bluetooth LE Support
iZotope has introduced its new RX Loudness Control plug-in. RX Loudness Control is designed to help audio post production and broadcast professionals create high-quality, industry-compliant mixes. With RX Loudness Control, video and audio editors can quickly choose the broadcast standard they wish to adhere to from a set of global templates. RX Loudness Control automatically analyzes the audio… Read More iZotope Intros RX Loudness Control Plug-In
Roland has announced a priced drop on the Aira System-1 Plug-out Synthesizer. The System-1 is a hardware keyboard to features swappable firmware, letting the synth take on the audio ‘personality’ of a variety of vintage Roland synths.
Roland Corporation’s Australia branch today announced the availability of their new CB-9 V-Cowbell Trigger Bell. The high-tech cowbell is equipped with the Roland Supernatural sound engine and over 200 sounds. According to the company, the V-Cowbell delivers “authentic cowbell-ness”, using Roland’s proprietary technology to sound just like the real thing. Here’s the official intro video:
Capitalizing on the wild popularity of their velocity-sensitive alternative MIDI pad controllers, Keith McMillen Instruments today teased a first look at their super-sized instrument, the 2Neo.
Output have announced the release of their new, powerful pulse engine, Signal. This software instrument, created for use with Native Instruments’ Kontakt, focuses on generating pulses, combining “the warmth of fat analog and digital synths” with “the beauty of organic instruments.” Working from the premise that “nearly all music is centered on a pulse,” Output,… Read More Output Debuts SIGNAL Pulse-Generating Instrument
This morning, littleBits and Korg announced the release of three new modules for their popular Synth Kit. New MIDI, CV, and USB I/O modules are now available to enable user to connect the kit to additional equipment in the music studio. The original littleBits SYNTH KIT, launched in the Fall of 2013, lets you build your… Read More Korg and littleBits Release MIDI, CV, and USB I/O Synth Kit Modules
