via monofonicos: Native Instruments will be introducing Maschine – a next generation groove production studio that combines hardware and software – at the 2009 NAMM Show. Looks like they are trying to take over MPC territory. Details to come!
2009 NAMM Show: Kurzweil has introduced the new Kurzweil PC361 keyboard synthesizer. Description: The PC361 is Kurzweil’s ultimate performance controller keyboard, with an enormous collection of stunning sounds combined with comprehensive real-time controller functions. In addition to Kurzweil’s Triple Strike Grand Piano, the PC361 features hundreds of new sounds; basses, drums, guitars, and synths, along… Read More Kurzweil PC361 Keyboard Synthesizer
Open Labs will be hosting a press conference at the Winter 2009 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California to announce what it’s calling “major new product releases and other company information”. The conference will be held by Open Labs co-founder and chairman, Victor Wong, who will be making announcements and answering questions. “It is our goal… Read More NAMM Preview: Six New Products From Open Labs
Gallo & T-Rev show how they make a club beat on the Open Labs Neko.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnRXX62iE2g In Open Lab’s latest video, Maroon 5’s Jessie Carmichael demonstrates how he plays Makes Me Wonder live on stage using his Open Labs MiKo keyboard. Jessie also explains how he utilizes the MIDI functions to have multiple controllers and key splits.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cTMjwcBJ9c Open Labs is having a holiday sale on the MiKo LX, for $2,9995 ($700 off). Beat produced by: www.mystoandpizzi.com
http://www.vimeo.com/2245060 Open Labs put together this nice introduction to the NEKO keyboard workstation. If you get the chance, check these out in person. They combine the best of PCs with a custom keyboard rig. Details at the OL site.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDO6skzVcww Open Labs invites you to participate in the first annual Beats ‘N Treats Music Festival. Open Labs will be hosting a two-day music event titled Beats ‘N Treats Music Festival on October 24-25, 2008, in Austin, TX. The two day event will feature live bands and a beat competition called the “Gold Rush Beat… Read More Open Labs Giving Away A 24,000 Gold Plated Keyboard
Korg has introduced the M50 Music Workstation, designed to be both a performing instrument and a studio solution, available in both 61- and 88-note models. The 61-key M50-61 uses a new semi-weighted Natural Touch keyboard, while the 88-key M50-88 features the Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) graded action keyboard, which accurately simulates the feel of… Read More Korg Intros M50 Music Workstation
It looks like Akai is responding to the scorching criticism of it’s latest workstation, the Akai MPC 5000. Akai Professional has released new Operating System firmware for all its current MPCs, including the MPC5000, MPC2500, MPC1000 and MPC500. MPC5000 OS update Operating System version 1.02 for MPC5000 resolves 14 issues, most notably enabling producers to… Read More Akai Updates OS For MPC5000, MPC2500, MPC1000 and MPC500
