Every year at NAMM, some of the sexiest gear and software that is shown is stuff that isn’t available. Typically, about time for the summer NAMM show, companies announce that they are finally shipping the product. In addition to the products that actually ship, though, there are items announced that you never hear about again.… Read More Sexiest NAMM Vaporware: The Dave Smith, Roger Linn BoomChik Drum Machine
Can a piano be sexy? After seeing Philippe Gendre’s M.Liminal Piano, I think you’ll agree that it is the sexiest piano in the world. The real question, is it too sexy? More photos below:
Organizers have announced plans for Analogue Heaven Midwest, a synth get-together planned for Saturday, March 24th in Lagrange, IN. All synth geek gearheads are encouraged to come and spend some time with awesome gear and great people. It should be a great opportunity to meet other like-minded synth fans. It’s unlikely that anyone attending will… Read More Analogue Heaven Midwest 2007 Announced
Shakespeare said that life is but a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. Nothing brings out life’s sound and fury, though, like a kick-ass analog synth. MacBeth Studio Systems has introduced its planned all-analog X-Factor synthesizer with a teasing photo, above. “We have redesigned our original circuits completely from… Read More MacBeth Announces New Analog Synth Monster
2007 Winter NAMM Show: Behringer unveils, at the NAMM Show 2007, METALIEN iAXE629-MA USB GUITAR – a hard rocking guitar with integrated USB port as a follow up to the success of its predecessor, iAXE393 USB GUITAR. METALIEN iAXE629-MA USB GUITAR plugs straight into your PC or Mac computer without the need for any other… Read More Behringer Introduces The Metalien iAXE629-MA USB Guitar
It was a sad sight to see – this Mellotron got damaged in shipping to the NAMM show. Note the large crack along the left-hand side. Fortunately, there are still a few Mellotron specialists still in the world.
At the recent 2007 NAMM Expo,the classic Rhodes piano was reintroduced, with a flurry of recommendations from notable keyboardists. The new Rhodes Mark 7 A is a true electromechanical instrument, available in 88-, 73- and 61-key sizes. “You got it better than right, its unbelievable,” said Stevie Wonder., while Brian Auger of Oblivion Express said… Read More The Phoenix – Rhodes Intros New Mark 7 Electroacoustic Keyboard
At the recent 2007 NAMM Expo, Roland introduced their new “flagship” V-Synth GT Synthesizer. The GT combines the V-Synth’s Elastic Audio Synthesis engine with Articulative Phrase Synthesis technology and never-before-heard sounds in a rugged, road-ready chassis. By integrating a new dual core V-Synth engine, the V-Synth GT can combine Elastic Audio Synthesis, Vocal Designer… Read More NAMM Update: Roland Intros V-Synth GT
At the recent 2007 NAMM Expo, Roland announced an Oriental-themed keyboard, the EXR-46 Oriental Arranger. The EXR-46 OR offers dozens of authentic sounds, drum kits, and phrase samples from a wide range of Arabian Gulf-region countries. In addition, authentic Music Styles have been preprogrammed into the EXR-46 OR, making it easy to create song arrangements.… Read More Roland Intros EXR-46 Oriental Arranger
Hyundai has appointed artificial intelligence guru Ray Kurzweil as Chief Strategy Officer of Kurzweil Music Systems. Kurzweil Music Systems helped pioneer sample-based keyboard technology, but has struggled to keep up with larger keyboard manufacturers in recent years. Hyundai, one of the world’s largest corporations, plans to work with Ray Kurzweil to “build Kurzweil Music Systems… Read More Raymond Kurzweil Back At Kurzweil Music Systems!
