From French synthesizer manufacturer, Arturia, this morning: “As we’ve announced during the Arturia 15th Anniversary [in early October], it is time to reveal that in 2015 Arturia will introduce a new generation of audio interfaces. “The next reveal about the product will be made on December 22nd….”
Korg today introduced the new Kronos – the most powerful version of their flagship keyboard music workstation to date; “The new Kronos features the unrivaled 9-engine structure from previous versions, with numerous improvements to both sound capability and overall functionality,” said Korg Brand Manager James Sajeva. “Truly, this is the most powerful synthesizer on the planet.”
Korg USA today announced Module for iPad, a new app that turns an iPad into a mobile sound module. Korg Module features five dedicated sound engines, a set list function with PDF image score viewer and music player, and the ability to record performances and share them via SoundCloud. The engines feature technology that was… Read More Korg Announces Module For iPad
Spitfire Audio has announce availability of Hans Zimmer Percussion: London Solos — the third virtual instrument installment of Hans Zimmer’s cinematic percussion production for Native Instruments’ Kontakt Player. According to Spitfire, London Solos is an authentic recreation of the percussion techniques Zimmer has used on his soundtracks Black Hawk Down, Gladiator, Inception, and The Dark Knight. The library features percussionist Frank Ricotti… Read More Hans Zimmer Cinematic Percussion Library For Kontakt
This morning, Moog Music announced the discontinuation of their Slim Phatty Analog Synthesizer: a tabletop, “poly-chainable ideation” of the Little Phatty Analog Synthesizer. Moog will continue to build the Slim Phatty in limited quantities at the Moog Music factory in Asheville, NC, while parts and materials remain.
Thonk has announced the availability of the Fonitronik Cascade – a DIY kit that lets you build a 4HP triple attenuverting mixer/processor. The module provides 3 channels of ‘attenu-gain-vertion’, each with it’s own bicolor LED. The input of each channel is normalled to a voltage source.
Sabroso! A Road Trip to Colombia’s Caribbean Coast – is a new mini-documentary that takes a look the electronic music scene of Colombia and how the area’s musical heritage has shaped its contemporary music scene – a blend of traditional influences and modern sounds. The documentary highlights the music and producers featured in its latest Maschine… Read More Sabroso! – A Mini-Documentary On The Electronic Music Of Colombia
Nord has released the Mellotron Master Tapes sample library for Nord Electro 4, Nord Stage 2, Nord Piano 2, Nord Electro 3 and Nord Wave. The Master Tapes collection offers high-fidelity versions of the classic Mellotron sounds. It also features previously unreleased Mellotron sounds and rare custom sounds, made for Yes, Roxy Music, ‘BSabbath’, Tangerine Dream and others.… Read More Nord Releases Mellotron Master Tapes Sample Library
Keith McMillen Instruments has introduced their latest USB MIDI Keyboard, the $99 K-Board. It’s sort of a mass-market ‘younger sibling’ to their uber-flexible QuNexus controller. Here’s what they have to say about the K-Board: The younger sibling to the award winning QuNexus, K-Board is the easiest way to make music with a computer or tablet.… Read More Keith McMillen Instruments Intros $99 K-Board Controller
Alesis has announced that their new V and VI series keyboard controllers are now available. Both lines offer two, four, and five octave keyboards, but the VI series offers semi-weighted keys, aftertouch, and additional controllers. Here are the key features and differences of the two controller lines:
