Five Artists Exploring Gestural Music Control

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January 23, 2014January 22, 20144 Comments

Akai Demos MPC Element

At the 2014 NAMM Show, at the NAMM Media Preview event, Akai showed its MPC Element, the latest in the company’s music production controller series. MPC Element Features Include:

January 23, 2014January 23, 201415 Comments

M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Combines Drum Pad Control & Hardware Step Sequencing

At the 2014 NAMM Show, M-Audio introduced the Trigger Finger Pro, an advanced performance pad controller with onboard sequencing and software integration. Trigger Finger Pro is a portable, 16-pad (4×4 configured) instrument with onboard sequencing. The Trigger Finger Pro draws from its predecessor’s performance pad roots, but features significantly improved hardware design and additional features. The Trigger Finger Pro… Read More M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Combines Drum Pad Control & Hardware Step Sequencing

January 22, 2014February 5, 201418 Comments

Alesis Intros Improved IO Dock II At 2014 NAMM Show

2014 NAMM Show: Alesis has introduced the IO Dock II – an updated audio docking solution for both Lightning and 30-pin iPads. Here are the details on the new version.

January 22, 201431 Comments

Alesis Intros Two New MIDI Controller Lines, The V Series & The VI Series

2014 NAMM Show: Alesis today introduced the new V Series and VI Series of full-size keyboard/pad controllers: The new Alesis V Series (V61, V49, V25) combine velocity-sensitive keys with eight drum/trigger pads. Blue LEDs illuminate the pads, as well as the four assignable knobs and buttons. Assignments may be made quickly via the MIDI Learn feature. Octave… Read More Alesis Intros Two New MIDI Controller Lines, The V Series & The VI Series

January 22, 201412 Comments

Alesis Intros $199 Vortex Wireless Keytar

At the 2014 NAMM Show, Alesis has introduced a $199 wireless Keytar controller, the Alesis Vortex Wireless. Plugging an included USB receiver dongle into any Mac or PC establishes a live USB/MIDI link with the Vortex Wireless. There is also a standard MIDI output (5-pin) mounted in the Vortex Wireless for connecting to hardware MIDI gear.

January 22, 201416 Comments

Fugue Sequencer For iPad

Glidepro has introduced Fugue, a free 16-track MIDI sequencer that allows you to create complex sequences using a few simple controls.

January 22, 2014January 22, 20142 Comments

Keith McMillen Instruments Announces “Beer-proof!” SoftStep 2

In anticipation of The 2014 NAMM Show, which begins later this week, Keith McMillen Instruments has announced the release of SoftStep 2, the next iteration of its programmable foot controller. KMI says that they have “refined the SoftStep experience from the ground up,” which includes making the SoftStep 2 ‘beer-proof’. Updated SoftStep 2 hardware features… Read More Keith McMillen Instruments Announces “Beer-proof!” SoftStep 2

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