Overloud Intros TH1 Triode Guitar Effects Suite

NAMM Show: Overloud announces TH1 Triode, its “Essential Guitar Effects Suite”. Description: Exclusive features such as SLR amplifier morphing, free life-like microphone positioning around cabinets, ReSPire cabinet technology, and BREVERB-based reverb, are combined with a radically different and transparent user interface, a selection of mics, cabinets, and amps, stomp-boxes, pedals and rack effects. TH1 Triode… Read More Overloud Intros TH1 Triode Guitar Effects Suite

January 15, 2009January 24, 20091 Comment

Akai MPK 25

2009 NAMM Show: Akai has announced the MPK 25, the latest addition to its MPK series of keyboard controllers with MPC pads. Features: 25-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch 12 MPC pads Q-Link controls MPC technology Arpeggiator with six different modes USB class compliant which means it does not require custom drivers to work with Mac… Read More Akai MPK 25

January 14, 2009January 24, 20097 Comments

Kurzweil PC361 Keyboard Synthesizer

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

January 14, 2009January 24, 20096 Comments

Novation Automap 3 Pro Software

NAMM Show Preview: Novation is launching Automap 3 Pro, the latest incarnation of its intelligent music software control system. Automap 3 Pro will support multiple hardware devices. This lets any of Novation’s hardware controllers be stacked within the Automap server. Multiple Novation controllers can then work side by side to access separate parameters on different… Read More Novation Automap 3 Pro Software

January 13, 2009January 24, 20092 Comments

Allen & Heath Xone:22 DJ Mixer

2009 WInter NAMM Show: Allen & Heath has unveiled the Xone:22, a 2 channel analog DJ mixer – a mixer which A&H says offers pro-quality sound and features, but at an entry-level price. “We’ve raised the bar on entry level mixer design with the Xone:22. It’s the first mixer at this price point to have… Read More Allen & Heath Xone:22 DJ Mixer

January 13, 2009January 24, 20091 Comment

Weird Sound Generator

Ray Wilson’s Music From Outer Space Weird Sound Generator is a popular synth DIY project. Wilson notes: This is not even a shadow of a real music synthesizer but merely a fun little noise maker. Building a WSG, while fun, is not a deeply scientific or religious experience. The WSG does not look or work… Read More Weird Sound Generator

January 11, 2009January 24, 20091 Comment

PICSynth V3 Released

I got word via Kevin in the synth forum that he’s released the PICSynth V3 chip, which features a cool new arpeggiator and portamento. The PICSynth is a easy to build DIY synth project. Here’s an audio demo from the latest PICSynth: [display_podcast] Features: Dual oscillator mono synth Really easy to build using just 1 custom… Read More PICSynth V3 Released

January 11, 2009January 24, 20093 Comments

Roland JX-8P Analog Synthesizer

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January 11, 2009February 7, 20091 Comment

Electro-Harmonix Voice Box Vocoder, Harmonizer

2009 NAMM Show: Electro Harmonix has released the Voice Box – a multi-functional vocal synth processor. Check out the cool demo video above and let me know what you think! Description: The harmony processor creates 2- to 4-part harmonies directly from your vocals, in the same key as your accompanying instrument. Studio-quality reverb lets you… Read More Electro-Harmonix Voice Box Vocoder, Harmonizer

January 10, 2009January 24, 20093 Comments

Music Thing Calls it Quits

Tom Whitwell has announced that he’s pulling the plug on the Music Thing blog: Four years ago, I had a job editing laddish lifestyle magazines funded by the National Health Service. It was a great job, great people, and not very time-consuming. So, at work and at home I started writing Music Thing. To my… Read More Music Thing Calls it Quits

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