Teenage Engineering Intros Inexpensive ‘Pocket Operator’ Micro Synthesizers

2015 NAMM Show: Teenage Engineering and Cheap Monday have launched a line of ‘pocket operators’ – micro synthesizers that fit in your pocket and a line of matching gear. The new line of musical instruments consists of three pocket sized synthesizers. These were first seen a session at Moogfest 2014 in Asheville, NC. Here’s a Moogfest image, via photographer Robert Pluma,… Read More Teenage Engineering Intros Inexpensive ‘Pocket Operator’ Micro Synthesizers

January 24, 2015January 24, 201514 Comments

Focusrite Launches New Clarett Series of Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces

At the 2015 NAMM Show: Focusrite has launched a range of audio interfaces, the Clarett series, that combine a new preamp design with Thunderbolt technology, to offer ‘exceptional sound quality’ with an interface latency of under 1ms. Focusrite’s Clarett interfaces offer clear conversion, 24-bit, 192kHz sample rates and world class dynamic range. Their brand new… Read More Focusrite Launches New Clarett Series of Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces

January 23, 2015January 23, 201521 Comments

Korg Debuts Kaoss DJ Controller at 2015 NAMM Show

At the 2015 NAMM Show, Korg has introduced the Kaoss DJ, a USB and standalone DJ controller. The Kaoss DJ features a built-in Kaoss Pad, Korg’s touch pad-based effects control surface. Compatible with any MIDI-compatible DJ software, Kaoss DJ also integrates with Serato DJ Intro software (available as a free download).

January 22, 2015January 22, 20157 Comments

KORG Intros Kaossilator 2S Portable Synthesizer With Live Integration

2015 NAMM Show: Korg has introduced the Kaossilator 2S – a redesigned portable version of its portable synth Korg’s Kaossilator 2S offers unlimited undo/redo functionality and the ability to export multi-track audio data for immediate use in Ableton Live (via a generated .als file). Audio files can also be manually imported into a different DAW of choice.

January 22, 2015November 30, 20152 Comments

Novation Launchpad Pro Offers Velocity, Pressure Sensitive Pads & More

Today at the 2015 NAMM Show, Novation unveiled the newest iteration of their popular grid controller series, the Launchpad Pro. With this professional grid instrument, Novation has given the classic Launchpad an overhaul – adding velocity and pressure sensitive pads, RGB LED feedback and improved control.

January 22, 2015January 22, 201516 Comments

Roland Intros Aira MX-1 Mix Performer ‘The Nerve Center For A Modern Electronic Music Rig’

2015 NAMM Show: Today Roland is introducing their MX-1 Mix Performer, a performance-oriented mixing instrument, designed to bring together synths, drum machines, loops, DAW tracks, AIRA gear and more.

January 22, 2015January 22, 201548 Comments

Korg Unveils ARP Odyssey Analog Synthesizer

2015 NAMM Show: In conjunction with ARP Instruments, Korg has revived the legendary analog synthesizer, the ARP Odyssey. Originally produced in 1972, the ARP Odyssey was updated with several improvements throughout its history and was manufactured until 1981, due to economic hardships and the rise of cheap polyphonic digital keyboards. The new Korg Odyssey has a compact body, highly operable sliders,… Read More Korg Unveils ARP Odyssey Analog Synthesizer

January 21, 2015January 22, 2015120 Comments

Bleep Labs’ 3TrinsRGB+1c Analog Video Synth Tutorial

2015 NAMM Show: Bleep Labs has put together an in-depth tutorial on the features of their 3Trins RGB + 1C Analog Video Synthesizer.

January 21, 2015January 21, 20155 Comments

Rupert Neve Intros New Direct Interface, 500 Series Rack

At the 2015 NAMM Show, Rupert Neve Designs will be introducing two new products: the RNDI Active Transformer Direct Interface, and the R6 Six Space 500 Series Rack. Here’s what Neve has to say about them:

January 19, 2015January 18, 20151 Comment

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