MOTU Debuts V2 of MachFive and MX4 at NAMM

MOTU introduced Version 2.0 for both of their instrument plug-ins, MachFive and MX4 at the 2005 NAMM show. MachFive Version 2, MOTU’s universal sampler plug-in, includes unlimited parts per instance, a full-screen preset browser, a new modular synthesis architecture, keygroup layering with rule-based switching, larger sample and keygroup editors, a complete built-in mixer, LoopLab groove… Read More MOTU Debuts V2 of MachFive and MX4 at NAMM

NAMM: Sonic Implants Complete Symphonic Series

Sonic Network Inc., creators of Sonic Implants sound libraries, previewed its complete Symphonic Collection at this year’s Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, CA, marking this as the first time that the company will be displaying the culmination of its nearly three years of sampling labor. Joining the previously released Sonic Implants Symphonic String and Symphonic… Read More NAMM: Sonic Implants Complete Symphonic Series

E-MU Intros XBoard USB/MIDI Control Keyboards

2005 NAMM Show: E-MU Systems announced its new Xboard 25 and Xboard 49 Professional USB/MIDI Controllers for PC and Mac operating systems, featuring full-size velocity sensitive keyboards with aftertouch, 16 programmable real-time controllers, Xboard Control editing software, and E-MU’s new Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module with over 1000 sounds. The Xboard Control software provides… Read More E-MU Intros XBoard USB/MIDI Control Keyboards

E-MU Adds Libraries for Proteus X and Emulator X

NAMM 2005: E-MU Systems has announced Mo’Phatt X, Planet Earth X and Virtuoso X – the first three legacy sound module libraries for its Proteus X and Emulator X desktop instruments that offer every last sample of E-MU’s popular Mo’Phatt, Planet Earth and Virtuoso 2000 hardware sound modules. These sound libraries have been programmed to… Read More E-MU Adds Libraries for Proteus X and Emulator X

NAMM Update: E-mu Announces 1616M and 1616 CardBus Digital Audio Systems

E-MU Systems introduced the 1616M and 1616 CardBus Digital Audio Systems for laptop audio systems at the 2005 NAMM show. The E-MU 1616M and 1616 include a PCMCIA card and compact MicroDock audio/MIDI interface that deliver the same DSP effects, zero-latency monitoring and pristine 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters of E-MU’s PCI Digital Audio Systems.… Read More NAMM Update: E-mu Announces 1616M and 1616 CardBus Digital Audio Systems

Cakewalk Training With Craig Anderton

Cakewalk, developer of the leading music and sound software for Windows, has announced Cakewalk Training, hands-on, accelerated learning courses, developed and offered in cooperation with ProMedia Training, the leader in accelerated audio and related multimedia training for individuals and corporations. Cakewalk Training courses have been masterfully designed to provide students with a wealth of hands… Read More Cakewalk Training With Craig Anderton

NAMM: Korg Debuts Kontrol49 Control Keyboard

At the recent 2005 Winter NAMM Show, Korg introduced the Kontrol49 MIDI Studio Controller, which combines 49 full-size keys with a unique array of pads, encoders, sliders and multiple displays for unprecedented control and expression. Designed for intuitive operation, it offers a new level of musical integration with digital audio workstations, MIDI modules and soft-synths.… Read More NAMM: Korg Debuts Kontrol49 Control Keyboard

Behringer Debuts B-Control BCN44 Compact MIDI Controller

Behringer introduced the B-Control BCN44 compact MIDI controller at the 2005 NAMM show. The BCN44 is a super-compact universal MIDI controller for situations with limited space. You get 4 freely assignable push encoders with status LEDs and 4 freely assignable buttons with dual functions. Assignment of the panel elements is done either manually or via… Read More Behringer Debuts B-Control BCN44 Compact MIDI Controller