2016 NAMM Show: Roland shared this series of video demos that take a look at getting started with the new A-01 MIDI controller and 8-bit synthesizer. The A-01 is one of the more surprising introductions at this year’s NAMM Show, because it offers a unique sound and a quirky collection of capabilities:
The Human Comparator – creators of the the Two Thousand Six Hundred (TTSH) ARP 2600 clone – have announced a new synth DIY project, the Syncussion SY-1 Percussion Synthesizer. You can get a sneak preview of the Syncussion SY-1 in the video above.
At the 2016 NAMM Show, held in Anaheim, CA Jan 21-24, Roland introduced the A-01 – an hybrid mobile MIDI controller and 8-bit synthesizer. Here’s a video overview from Roland’s Peter Brown, that covers the A-01’s features. See the video below for some audio demos of the A-01’s 8-bit synthesizer:
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Abstrakt Instruments was displaying the Avalon synth – an evolution of the classic Roland TB-303 synthesizer. The core circuitry of the Avalon is based on the Roland TB-303, to which a new layer of analog and digital circuitry has been added to give the synth new capabilities. They were also debuting their filter cartridge… Read More Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline At The 2016 NAMM Show
At the 2016 NAMM Show, one of the most unusual introductions was the Zoom ARQ – a drum machine, sequencer, synthesizer, looper, and MIDI controller with a built-in accelerometer. Here’s an overview and demo from the NAMM Show floor:
2016 NAMM Show: This video, via MusicRadar, captures a hands-on demo of the upcoming Teenage Engineering OP-Z synthesizer:
Reader Filip Sneppe let us know about the Anyware Instruments Moodulator – a new analog monophonic desktop synth, with a MIDI interface and a variety of modulation options. The oscillators, audio path and filter are 100% analog circuits. Only the MIDI interface and the envelopes include digital parts. Here are the details:
Critter & Guitari has announced that their Organelle synthesizer – a portable synth with a robust Pure Data sound engine – is now available. The Organelle has the same general physical design as C&G’s Pocket Pianos. But the Organelle’s ability to load Pure Data applications means that you load patches that let you use it as a drum… Read More Critter & Guitari Organelle, A Mobile Pure Data Synth, Now Available
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Teenage Engineering is previewing a new synth, the OP-Z. In this video, synthesist Cuckoo talks with lead software engineer Jonas Åberg about the unique new synth.
Modal Electronics has announced price cuts to the US pricing of most of its line of synthesizers, noting: Modal regularly monitors changes in currency exchange rates, and in particular the changes to the £:$US – as a result of these, Modal is pleased to announce the following price REDUCTIONS to US MSRP, effective immediately. Here are… Read More Modal Announces US Price Drops On Its Synths
