The History Of The Akai MPC
Interesting look at the history and significance of the Akai MPC, with an emphasis on hip-hop, but it also looks at some experimental stuff. Current via Crate Kings
Category: Workstations
iPhone Vs Open Labs NeKo
Open Labs product developer Matthew Presley demonstrates how to use the new iPhone application BeatMaker in conjunction with NeKo TSE. The highlight is the way Presley integrates BeatMaker with the NeKo.
Don’t Buy An Akai MPC 5000 Until You Read This
Don’t buy an Akai MPC5000 until you read this: hip-hop producer Just Blaze’s rant on the MPC Akai calls “the most advanced MPC on the planet.” “THIS THING IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE AND SHOULD NOT BE!” says Blaze. “Some of the bugs in this thing are ATROCIOUS.” He goes on to detail a litany of bugs… Read More Don’t Buy An Akai MPC 5000 Until You Read This
IndaMixx Handheld Digital Audio Workstation Now Available
Trinity Audio Group has introduced Indamixx, a hand-held audio studio designed to let you record, edit, mix, DJ and publish songs or sound files on the go. The Indamixx touchscreen allows hands-on fader control with group-based automation in the Ardour DAW, as well as beatmixing and pitch adjustment in Mixxx, the digital DJ application. Indamixx… Read More IndaMixx Handheld Digital Audio Workstation Now Available
Sinevibes Sound Expansion Libraries For Roland Fantom-G Workstations
Sinevibes‘ new GX series sound expansion libraries for the Roland Fantom-G workstations are now available. The three titles are: GX Drums: complete range of sounds for modern beat production, with drums, percussion, elements, effects and melodic instruments. Includes 402 samples, 40 sample sets and 20 patches. GX Bass: synth bass collection. Includes 100 patches. GX… Read More Sinevibes Sound Expansion Libraries For Roland Fantom-G Workstations
The Akai MPC 5000
Akai has announced that they are now shipping the MPC5000. Akai’s MPC5000 is the first MPC to permit eight-track streaming hard disk recording for real-time capture of individual tracks or even entire songs. A 20-voice, three-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 PPQ resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64… Read More The Akai MPC 5000
Roland Intros GW-8 Synth Workstation
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Roland announced the new GW-8 workstation, an entry-level arranger-workstation. Description: The GW-8 features a wide variety of pre-programmed styles, focusing on the musical styles of South America and the southwest United States. Choose from four style variations for each song progression. In addition to onboard styles, the GW-8 allows for seamless playback… Read More Roland Intros GW-8 Synth Workstation
Akai MPC 5000 “The Most Advanced MPC On The Planet”
If you’re interested in an MPC, get ready to drool. Akai is shipping the MPC5000, the MPC they call “the most advanced MPC on the planet.” It offers 8-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, 3-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 ppq resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64… Read More Akai MPC 5000 “The Most Advanced MPC On The Planet”
Open Labs Announces Timbaland Special Edition NeKo Keyboard
Open Labs has introduced a companion to the Timbaland Special Edition MiKo. The Timbaland Special Edition NeKo, an all-in-one production studio powered by Windows XP, is capable of running virtually any Windows XP compatible software including a variety of DAW software, virtual instruments (VSTi), virtual effects (VST) and other music applications. “Timbaland wanted the ability… Read More Open Labs Announces Timbaland Special Edition NeKo Keyboard
Korg Pa500 Songwriting Station
NAMM Show Update: Korg’s new Pa500 uses the same EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound engine that powers the Korg M3 workstation, Pa800 and the new Pa2XPro. For the songwriter, the Pa500 features both traditional “workstation” sequencing, as well as Korg’s time-saving Backing Sequencer that can record each Style part to its own track in a… Read More Korg Pa500 Songwriting Station
