Alesis Intros PercPad Electronic Percussion Instrument

At the 2011 NAMM Show, Alesis announces PercPad, its first four-pad electronic percussion instrument. The PercPad features four velocity-sensitive pads, kick input, internal sounds and compact size, designed for anyone wanting to incorporate electronic percussion into their setups. “There’s never been an ultra-compact multi-pad instrument like the PercPad before,” Dan Radin, Product Manager, Alesis. 

Alesis StudioDock Turns Your iPad Into Music Workstation

2011 NAMM Show: The Alesis StudioDock is a universal docking station specifically designed for the iPad that connects it to microphones, instruments, professional speaker and PA systems, MIDI controllers, sound modules and video projectors. The StudioDock provides microphone and instrument users with two combination XLR and 1/4-inch inputs, each with its own gain control and switchable… Read More Alesis StudioDock Turns Your iPad Into Music Workstation

Griffin Intros StompBox Pedal Controller for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch

Griffin has introduced the StompBox – a $99 pedal controller for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. With assignable foot switches and a 1/4″ effects pedal input jack, the StompBox is designed to let you use a compatible iOS device (i.e., iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) as a portable, programmable effects board and practice rig. Connected… Read More Griffin Intros StompBox Pedal Controller for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch

NAMM Preview: Open Labs Intros SoundSlate Pro Music Computer

Open Labs is introducing the SoundSlate Pro rack-mountable music computer at the 2011 NAMM Show. Here’s what they have to say about the SoundSlate Pro: The SoundSlate PRO combines the latest in computer technolgy with proprietary software and design, delivering the next logical evolution in integrated music-creation and open-platform innovation. The SoundSlate PRO is your… Read More NAMM Preview: Open Labs Intros SoundSlate Pro Music Computer