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
2013 NAMM Show: For years, polyphonic aftertouch has been sort of a ‘holy grail’ feature on MIDI keyboard controllers, unobtainable, except for a few rare or expensive options. Now CME is changing that, putting polyphonic aftertouch into an inexpensive slimline MIDI controller, the CME XKey.
Developer Matthias Schorer has released StepSequencer ST-S01 – a classical step sequencer for the iPad. ST-S01 features two modes with either 16 steps or two x 8 steps, which are executed in parallel on two MIDI channels.
2013 NAMM Show: Livid Instruments has introduced Base – a new MIDI controller that’s designed to combine the technology of drum machines and touch screens. Base offers 32 pressure-sensitive pads, nine touch sliders, eight touch-sensitive buttons, and eight momentary buttons. Base offers visual feedback va RGB lights and a simple character display. You can customize… Read More Livid Base MIDI Controller Combines ‘The Technology Of Drum Machines & Touch Screens’
2013 NAMM Show: Arturia has introduced SparkLE – a new ‘hybrid instrument’ that combines software and a MIDI drum machine controller. Features: Full featured Spark Software 3 synthesis engines: Virtual analog, Physical Modeling, Sample playback Works Standalone & as a plug-in (VST, VST3, AU, RTAS) Backlit velocity and pressure sensitive Pads Touch sensitive FX pad… Read More Arturia Intros SparkLE Hybrid Drum Machine
2013 NAMM Show: Arturia has introduced the MiniLab USB Controller – a portable MIDI controller + software combo. Features: 25 note velocity sensitive mini keyboard. 16 encoders 16 pads (two banks of 8 pads/buttons) Pitchbend/Modulation touch strip Footswitch input Recessed full sized USB jack Bus powered, Class compliant Works with iPAD (camera connection kit required)… Read More Arturia Intros Minilab Universal Midi Controller
At the 2013 NAMM Show, Korg introduced the latest member of its Kaoss Pad family, the KP3+. The KP3+ contains a total of 150 programs – 22 more than the KP3. In addition to the 108 effects carried over from the KP3, which include filters, spatial-type effects such as delay and reverb, a grain shifter… Read More Korg Intros KP3+ Dynamic Effects/Sampler
At the 2013 NAMM Show, Korg introduced the latest member of their Kaoss family: the Kaossilator Pro+ Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder. The Kaossilator Pro+ offers 250 programs, based on intuitive control of multiple parameters by moving a finger across the X-Y touchpad.
At the 2013 NAMM Show, AIR Music Technology introduced Loom Modular Additive Synthesizer. Using a modular approach, Loom is designed to make additive synthesis both powerful and easy to control. Loom provides 30 sound modules, each with a distinct function—moving filter, octaver, repeater, second tone, etc. Up to 10 of these modules can be connected in… Read More AIR Intros Loom Modular Additive Synthesizer
At the 2013 NAMM Show, Akai Pro introduced the MAX25 – a new MIDI controller that offers CV/Gate output, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, a built-in step sequencer, expanded arpeggiator, and LED touch faders for gradual or instant parameter value changes.
