http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=89EF515D1A069D38 In this official Roland video, David Ahlund introduces the Roland SP-555, a new sampler with Loop Capture and Super Filter. Description: Complete with 16 velocity sensitive pads, 37 Fantom-quality effects, an exciting new LOOP CAPTURE function, beefed up internal sample memory, and total computer integration with USB MIDI/AUDIO connectivity–the new SP-555 is the perfect… Read More Roland SP-555 Sampler
Why is it that, despite a well-executed PR campaign, so many videos of the Tenori-On are so boring? Here are five Tenori-On videos that are not just visually boring, but they suggest that the Tenori-On encourages a certain sameness of sound: I Am Robot And Proud @ Cruising Iris Making MIDI Music with the Yamaha… Read More Five Boring Tenori-On Videos
Analog Industries‘ Chris Randall gives his Elektron MD and MM a workout. Nice improv and a great demo of what Elektron’s gear can do. This track may cause glitchtronic knee syndrome, though.
The video demonstrates what a 1950’s vacuum tube drum machine sounds like. The Wurlitzer SideMan was arguably the world’s first drum machine. (It depends on whether you count the Chamberlin Rhythmate, which was introduced some years earlier, but featured tape loops instead of electronically generated drum sounds.) It still sounds pretty cool, don’t you think?
An introduction to the MIDIbox 808 project – a DIY Roland 808 clone & sequencer. Looks like a great companion to the x0xb0x.
The ZAP (Zendrum Articulating Programmer) is a compact stationary MIDI controller designed with a smaller footprint specifically to fit in tight spaces and studio environments. Four adjustable threaded feet customize the playing angle for desktop workstation beats. It can be mounted to a snare stand (via optional universal adapter) for live playing situations. Solid heavyweight… Read More Zendrum Zap Puts Zendrum Awesomeness Into small Package
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 Update: Alesis introduced the Alesis SR-18, a professional drum machine with integrated FX engine, battery operation and cutting-edge percussion sounds. Description:The SR-18 follows in the tradition of its ancestor, the Alesis SR-16, and is loaded with cutting-edge drum kits, electronic drums, hits and up-to-date percussion sounds. The SR-18’s integrated effects engine includes Reverb, EQ… Read More Alesis Debuts The SR-18 Portable Drum Machine
NAMM Update: The MPD32 is Akai Professional’s latest pad controller for musicians and DJs. Using a USB cable to connect to a PC or Mac, the MPD32 is designed for hardware control of programs like Reason, Ableton Live and GarageBand. The MPD32 is the only pad controller on the market to feature the MPC Note… Read More I Want An Akai MPD32 Software Pad Controller
At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, Akai Professional announced the MPC5000, the first MPC to include eight-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, three-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 PPQ resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64 continuous sample tracks and 12 Q-Link controllers. There is even a new… Read More Akai MPC5000 Music Production Center
