Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear

Studio Electronics Boomstar – Four New Analog Synths Under $900

Studio Electronics today introduced the Boomstar family of synthesizers – four new analog synths, each priced at $899. The four synths share a common 2-oscillator analog synth architecture. The synth is offered, though, with four different filter types: 4075-classic Arp 2600 5089-classic Moog 24db ladder SEM-classic Oberheim 12db 303-classic Roland TB. SE calls the Boomstar… Read More Studio Electronics Boomstar – Four New Analog Synths Under $900

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Alesis iO Mix Turns An iPad Into A 4-Channel Recording Studio

Musikmesse 2012: Alesis has introduced the iO Mix 4-Channel Mixer/Recorder for iPad. The Alesis iO Mix lets you mix and record four channels of audio directly into GarageBand or other compatible Core Audio apps, turning the iPad into a multitouch portable studio. Features: The world’s first mixer/multi-channel interface for iPad Mix and record up to four… Read More Alesis iO Mix Turns An iPad Into A 4-Channel Recording Studio

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Boss Intros VE-5 Vocal Performer Effects Processor

At Musicmesse 2012, BOSS has announced the VE-5 Vocal Performer, a compact  personal effects processor and looper. The VE-5 inherits effects from BOSS’ VE-20 Vocal Performer pedal, including reverb, delay, double/harmony, and dynamics processing. Also on board is realtime pitch correction and special effects processing via the TONE/SFX category. A built-in phrase looper lets users… Read More Boss Intros VE-5 Vocal Performer Effects Processor

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Roland Jupiter-80 Updated With Three New Filters, Effects

Musikmesse 2012: Roland has announced a software update to the Jupiter-80 keyboard. Here’s what’s new in the Jupiter-80 Version 2: Three types of low-pass filters; combined with the previous type, a total of four filters are now available New MFX structures; in addition to the previous parallel connection, a total of five structures (including serial connection)… Read More Roland Jupiter-80 Updated With Three New Filters, Effects

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Roland Jupiter-50 Synthesizer Puts Jupiter-80 Power Into A Portable Keyboard

At Musimesse 2012, Roland announced the Jupiter-50 synthesizer, the second release in its contemporary Jupiter-series keyboards. The Roland Jupiter-50 inherits the sounds and Live Set architecture of the Jupiter-80, but packs them into a relatively lightweight keyboard. Inside, the Jupiter-50 is equipped with a sound engine that is the sonic equal of its predecessor. The Jupiter-50… Read More Roland Jupiter-50 Synthesizer Puts Jupiter-80 Power Into A Portable Keyboard

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