Edirol has announced the CG-8 Visual Synthesizer. Just as synthesis in music prompted new waves of musical creativity so the CG-8 is set to do the same for the visual artist. In a musical context, a sampling synthesizer takes audio in or regenerates it from a wave generator and then modulates it with filters and… Read More Edirol CG-8 Visual Synthesizer
CreamWare has introduced two new synths based on a pair of analog classics, Minimax ASB and Profit-5 ASB. Minimax ASB Authentic Sound Box You will know at first sight the synth legend that inspired the creation of the Minimax. It is one of the most famous and most popular synthesizers ever. Its sound is matchless… Read More Creamware Intros Hardware Recreations of MiniMoog and Prophet V
April 1st, 2005: Korean manufacture K-Tar has introduced the first ever 100-key USB-based MIDI controller, the K-Tar 100. The keyboard offers computer musicians a full octave of additional range over traditional keyboards. Because of the extended range of today’s soft-synths, many notes are beyond the range of most USB keyboards. Instead of wasting all of… Read More K-Tar Intros First 100-Key USB Controller
At the recent 2005 NAMM Expo, AXL Music was displaying a unique portable amp, the ThinAmp. It’s only 2″ thick, and weighs just five pounds, yet it packs 10 Watts of power, 18 built-in DSP effects, a three-band EQ, and twin speakers. It’s so unique, that it is helping to create a new class of… Read More AXL ThinAmp
ModernBeats has introduced Vintage Machinez 1, the first of a huge collection of remastered classic drum samples for software samplers! The Vintage Machinez Collection offers users a 21st century design of all old drum machine classics divided into 3 major categories for quick and convenient use. Categories include newly remastered Mono versions, plus unique Stereo… Read More ModernBeats Intros Vintage Machinez 1 for Software Samplers
Edirol is shipping the R-4 4-channel portable digital recorder. The R-4 has been expanded to include support for Broadcast Wave Format file (BWF). The R-4 can now write the required metadata to comply with BWF standard. This allows the R-4 to function as an even more powerful portable 4-channel field recorder with a wider range… Read More Edirol R-4 Shipping
Korg has announced a promotion that offers customers an Extreme value. From January 1 until July 31, 2005, anyone who purchases a new 61, 76, or 88-key TRITON Extreme from an authorized U.S. dealer is eligible to receive the Korg Legacy Collection absolutely free. This offer presents savings of $625, as well as the opportunity… Read More KORG Offers Extreme Promotion
Elektron has announced that it’s restarting production of the SidStation, a unique sound module based on the Commodore 64’s sound chip. The production run is limited to 100. The new batch of SidStations is built exactly like the previous ones. All original parts have been hunted down to assure the original sound. The SidStation is… Read More Elektron Announces Limited Run of New SidStations
BackLine Engineering has announced RiffBox, a looping technology designed to enhance the capabilities of performing musicians. RiffBox uses a patent-applied-for method to determine loop timing by recognizing each note or chord that you play. You can also synchronize an external MIDI drum machine to your loops for the ultimate one-man band experience. The RiffBox does… Read More BackLine Engineering Introduces RiffBox Looping Device
Formula Sound has launched its new FF-6000 mixer, designed in collaboration with both leading UK loudspeaker manufacturer Funktion – One and with the DJs who will be using it. The 6-channel FF-6000 incorporates features specifically requested by DJs. These include: the option to switch between linear and rotary faders using an easily changeable extra fader… Read More New DJ Mixer from Formula Sound
