Category: Samplers

Casio Intros Two New Inexpensive Sampling Keyboards

Casio America has introduced two inexpensive digital sampling keyboards, the CTK-2090, above, and the LK-175V, below. They will be sold exclusively at Target. According to Casio, build on the legacy of the SK-1, an inexpensive 8-bit sampler from nearly 30 years ago, that offered the ability to synthesize sounds from waveforms, envelopes, vibrato, portamento, rhythms, and sampling.

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Bastl Instruments Intros microGranny 2.0 Granular Sampler

At Musikmesse 2014, Bastl Instruments introduced the microGranny 2.0 – a monophonic granular sampler. The microGranny 2.0 reads wav samples from microSD card and applies granular algorithms to them. You can also adjust start, end, sample rate (tuned or free run), crush and envelope (attack release). MIDI Input allows external control of all parameters as well… Read More Bastl Instruments Intros microGranny 2.0 Granular Sampler

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Akai MPX16 Sampler Features 16 Pads, On-Board Sample-Processing, MIDI In/Out

Musikmesse 2014: Akai Professional has introduced the MPX16, an advanced sample player with onboard sound recording. Samples are saved to an SD card, and can be played back using either the unit’s MPC-style pads or via external MIDI device, via USB-MIDI and 3.5mm (1/4-inch) MIDI inputs. Samples are captured at CD-quality, via dual 6.3mm (1/4-inch) inputs… Read More Akai MPX16 Sampler Features 16 Pads, On-Board Sample-Processing, MIDI In/Out

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