Ninstrument Intros MCTRL – A MIDI Controlled NES Gamepad

Ninstrument’s Chris Blarsky contacted us to let us know about the new MCTRL – a MIDI-controlled NES Gamepad. Why would you want a MIDI-controlled NES Gamepad? There are many homebrew audio/video titles for the NES that can’t easily be synced with a traditional DAW or MIDI keyboard/device. The MCTRL (pronounced M-CONTROL) incorporates MIDI In, Thru &… Read More Ninstrument Intros MCTRL – A MIDI Controlled NES Gamepad

New iConnectMIDI4+ Lets You Use Your iPad As A Tangible VST

At the 2013 NAMM Show, iConnectivity introduced the iConnectMIDI4+ – an advanced MIDI interface that lets you connect hardware, software and iOS MIDI devices alike. I had a chance to talk with iConnectivity founder Michael Loh about the new interface, and it’s a big advance over their original MIDI interface. We reviewed the original iConnectMIDI… Read More New iConnectMIDI4+ Lets You Use Your iPad As A Tangible VST

New iConnectMIDI4+ Actually Makes MIDI Interfaces Cool

At the 2013 NAMM Show, iConnectivity is introducing a ‘next generation’ MIDI interface for MAC, PC, and iOS, the iConnectMIDI4+. MIDI interfaces aren’t the most exciting part of an electronic music studio – but iConnectivity has actually managed to make MIDI interfaces cool. Check out some of the features on the iConnectMIDI4+: It bridges platforms –… Read More New iConnectMIDI4+ Actually Makes MIDI Interfaces Cool

MIDI Manufacturers Testing New High Definition MIDI Protocol

At the 2013 NAMM Show, being held Jan 24-27 in Anaheim, California, the MIDI Manufacturers Association plans to meet and review a proposed High Definition MIDI Protocol: Members of the HD Protocol Working Group will provide a private demonstration of prototype hardware and software using a working draft of the HD Protocol Specification. Various devices… Read More MIDI Manufacturers Testing New High Definition MIDI Protocol

How To Play EDM On Your Guitar

Reader Jesse Gilsbach (3rd Earth) made this video to demonstrate how guitarists can play EDM and other of electronic music, using a standard guitar. Gilsbach uses a Roland GK-3 pickup, connected to a Roland GR-55 guitar synthesizer. This is connected via USB to his computer, running Ableton Live 8.

Nektar Intros Panorama P6 – A 61-Note USB MIDI Controller For Reason

Today Nektar announced the Panorama P6, a 61-note USB MIDI controller keyboard with the same extensive integration with Propellerhead Reason as their earlier Panorama P4, which first shipped in June of this year. Like the P4, the new Panorama P6 features 4 modes that allow the user to switch between Mixer, Instrument and Transport mode… Read More Nektar Intros Panorama P6 – A 61-Note USB MIDI Controller For Reason