Winter NAMM Update: Art Vista Productions announced MALMSJO GVI — a new version of its sampled Malmsjo Grand Piano. The MALMSJO GVI has been given a substantial face-lift, and an increase in dynamic range, by the use of the new DEF technology offered by Tascam in its Giga software. MALMSJO GVI has also been enhanced… Read More Art Vista Introduces MALMSJO GVI Enhanced Sample Library
At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, Alesis introduced the iMultiMix 9R Mixer with Universal Dock for iPod. The rack-mounted mixer with integrated iPod player features 5 mic / line inputs with inserts to allow for external processing of incoming channels or for iPod audio playback. The iMultiMix 9R also features 2-band per channel EQ, Mic/Line… Read More Alesis Debuts The iMultiMix 9R Rackmounted iPod MIxer
At the Winter NAMM Show, Alesis introduced the iMultiMix 16 USB Mixer. The iMultiMix 16 USB is a mobile recording mixer with iPod transport controls and a control wheel built right into the surface for complete control of the iPod while it is being docked in the mixer. The mixer features a universal dock for… Read More iMultiMix Mixer Offers USB Interface & Direct To iPod Recording
2008 NAMM Show: Alesis introduced a really interesting device at NAMM – the MultiPort – a pro-grade USB computer audio interface with playback, control, and the ability to record directly to your iPod. If you have your computer with you, you an use it as a audio interface and basic DAW controller. If not, drop… Read More Alesis MultiPort Pro USB iPod Recorder
Winter NAMM Show: Alesis introduced their USB Pro Drum Kit, which combines the Trigger|iO interface with drum kit controller hardware to give you a complete, computer-friendly electronic percussion kit. Everything has a USB connector on it now – but this could be the biggest USB gadget ever. All of the pads in the USB Pro… Read More Is Alesis’ USB Drum Kit The Biggest USB Gadget Ever?
Namm Show Update: Applied Acoustics Systems introduced Strum Acoustic GS-1, an acoustic guitar software synthesizer that they describe as the keyboardists’ acoustic guitar. Strum provides a collection of steel and nylon acoustic guitars and includes elaborate voicing and strumming modules for the realistic reproduction of a guitarist’s playing techniques. Chords played on the keyboard are… Read More Strum Acoustic GS-1 Is “Keyboardists’ Acoustic Guitar”
NAMM Update: Arturia announced that Analog Factory Experience, a hybrid synthesizer, is now shipping. Based on the much-acclaimed Analog Factory 2.0, a software instrument offering 3500 legendary synthesizer sounds, Analog Factory Experience includes a 32-key MIDI keyboard. Main Features: Hybrid synthesizer based on advanced Software/Hardware combination: New Analog Factory 2.0 inside the box 32-key Universal… Read More Arturia Analog Factory Experience Hybrid Synthesizer
NAMM Update: Alesis intro’d the M1 Active 320 USB speaker system. Features include: USB 1.1 audio interface 16-Bit / 44.1-48 kHz recording and playback Pro-grade 1/4″ plugs and standard RCA jacks TRS headphone output Two 1/4″ phone jack inputs Stereo 1/8″ TRS mini-jack input Stereo RCA inputs 1/8″ TS output to passive speaker Switchable power… Read More Alesis Debuts M1 Active 320 USB Speaker System
NAMM Update: Akai Professional announced the availability of its new USB/MIDI performance controller: the MPK49. The MPK49 combines a 49-key, semi-weighted, aftertouch-equipped keyboard with 12 genuine MPC drum pads, complete with the popular MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters found in the iconic MPC family. Forty-eight total pads are accessible via four pad banks.… Read More Akai Professional Ships MPK49 Performance USB Keyboard
NAMM Update: Garritan introduced ARIA, a new 64-bit Sampler/Synthesis Engine, developed in collaboration with Plogue Art et Technologie. Gary Garritan says, “We are very excited about ARIA. This revolutionary new sound engine will provide us with utmost flexibility to achieve our creative potential in developing software instruments. ” ARIA’s features include: Efficiency and Reliability: The… Read More Garritan Intros 64-Bit ARIA Sample Engine
