NAMM 2006 Winter Show: MOTU debuted the MOTU Ethno Instrument, a cross-platform virtual instrument that gives users access to an 8GB library of world/ethnic instruments, loops and phrases. “Ethno is truly unique because it combines ethnic instruments with world loops and phrases, all in one window,” said Jim Cooper, Director of Marketing for MOTU. “This… Read More MOTU Intros Ethno Virtual Instrument
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Akai Professional introduced the EWI4000S Wind Controller. The newest addition to the EWI family incorporates numerous enhancements to its overall design as a wind controller, and adds an integrated analog modeling synthesizer optimized for wind control, dedicated MIDI In and Out ports, an audio output, new performance functions, internal effects processing,… Read More Akai Intros EWI 4000S MIDI Wind Instrument/Controller
The Zeit Step Sequencer is a long-anticipated project from Infection Music. It was announced, long ago, along with several other Berlin-school themed mega-sequencers, including the Phaedra and the Atem. The Zeit made its US debut at the 2006 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California at the synth orgy known as the Analog Haven booth. Unfortunately,… Read More NAMM: Zeit Mega-Sequencer Sighting
2006 NAMM Winter Show: SAC Pro Audio made its NAMM debut with two new product introductions; the DiGi808/DiGi818 Digital Audio Mixers and the PUMP 6A/8A Direct Field Monitor Speakers. The DiGi808/DiGi818 Professional Digital Audio Console is versatile digital mixer at a what SAC calls a “break-through price.” Its high-quality analog preamp section feeds a warm… Read More NAMM: SAC Audio Debuts Mixers and Monitors
2006 NAMM Show: Digidesign announced that it has purchased the assets of Trillium Lane Labs, a leading developer of effects and utilities plug-ins for Pro Tools systems, including the TL Space convolution reverb and the TL EveryPhase phaser plug-in. Versions of all currently shipping Trillium Lane Labs plug-ins are available for Pro Tools 7 software… Read More Digidesign Purchases Plug-in Designer
NAMM Update: At NAMM, Digidesign debut the first two virtual instruments from Digidesign Advanced Instrument Research: Xpand!, a free multi-synthesis sound factory workstation plug-in, and Hybrid, a high-definition synthesizer plug-in, available soon in RTAS format. Digidesign announced that the R&D virtual instrument design group that it acquired from Wizoo in 2005 has been renamed the… Read More Digidesign First Two Virtual Instruments
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Numark announced the new MP102 rackmount CD player. Designed for mobile DJs and club owners in search of a cost-effective, rackmountable solution to a wide variety of music playback requirements, the new MP102 plays both standard CD audio and MP3 CDs, provides buffered Anti-Shock memory protection, delivers seamless looping, pitch control… Read More Numark Intros MP102 Rackmount MP3 CD Player
NAMM 2006 Winter Show Update: Korg is expanding its offerings with the new BeatLab (BTL-1) Digital Metronome. Designed for use by all instrumentalists, BeatLab also contains tools that make it easy for drummers and percussionists to practice a variety of rhythms and styles, including the ability to use preprogrammed rudiments or user-programmable rhythms. BeatLab Features… Read More Korg BeatLab Digital Metronome
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Numark introduced the AVM02 Audio/Video Mixer. Designed for mobile DJs and clubs, the AVM02 offers a range of features for live audio/visual performances, including separate replaceable DJ crossfaders, a variety of video mixing options, two video effects sections, joystick control, multiple color background options, plus PAL and NTSC compatibility. The AVM02’s… Read More 2006 Winter NAMM Update: Numark Intros AVM02 Audio/Video Mixer
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Gemini announced the latest addition to their professional audio catalog, the GPA Series of Professional Power Amplifiers. The GPA Series Power Amplifiers provide the user with an excellent value for a wide range of intermediate power applications. Boasting impedance handling down to 4 ohms, the GPA amplifiers deliver such high-end features… Read More Gemini Helps DJs with their GPA
