New Whole Tone Fixed-width Keyboard ‘A Game Changer’

W-Audio today introduced a new MIDI keyboard controller that they describe as ‘a game changer’. The Whole Tone Fixed-width keyboard MIDI controller features a unique keyboard layout that maintains a consistent relationship between black and white keys across the full range of the keyboard. By standardizing the key relationships, the whole tone fixed-width layout makes… Read More New Whole Tone Fixed-width Keyboard ‘A Game Changer’

New Korg microKey Controllers Debut At Musikmesse

Musikmesse 2012: Korg announced today that it is expanding its microKEY family of USB Powered Keyboard and MIDI Controllers. The microKEY-37 is now joined by the more portable microKEY-25 and the five-octave microKEY-61 for studio use. As a bonus, the microKEY-61 comes with the Legacy Collection Suite – a collection of software versions of some of… Read More New Korg microKey Controllers Debut At Musikmesse

The iConnectMIDI Interface Is Like The Rosetta Stone Of MIDI

MIDI is almost 30 years old. In the years since it was introduced, it’s become one of the most important standards in musical instruments and software. For the first two decades of MIDI’s existence, you could connect just about any two MIDI-compatible devices together. With a couple of DIN MIDI cables, you could connect keyboards,… Read More The iConnectMIDI Interface Is Like The Rosetta Stone Of MIDI

Patchable Modular Controller, mNodes, Lets You ‘Patch’ Software

Reader Jinku sent word of mNodes – a patchable modular controller which is controller by physical patch cords and knobs. mNodes connects to your computer, via USB, and lets you create and manipulate software ‘patches’. In this video demonstration, mNodes is used with Supercollider and Max/MSP. mNodes can be used with MaxMsp/Jitter, Ableton Live, cSound and… Read More Patchable Modular Controller, mNodes, Lets You ‘Patch’ Software

Samson Intros Graphite USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

At the 2012 NAMM Show, Samson introduced the Graphite 49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller. Features: 49-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch Programmable faders (9), encoders (8) and buttons (16) for hands-on control over your DAW and virtual instruments Four velocity-sensitive trigger pads (two banks) for drum sounds and samples Large LCD display provides real-time feedback Includes… Read More Samson Intros Graphite USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

NAMM 2012: Alesis Rolls Out Three USB MIDI Keyboard Controllers: Q61, QX61, QX25

At The NAMM Show 2012: This week, audio gear manufacturer Alesis introduced three new USB MIDI keyboard controllers, the Q61, QX61 and QX25. The Q-series USB MIDI controllers are the relatively inexpensive tools for adding expressive MIDI control to music production or performance. Each controller features USB MIDI for connection to Mac, PC, and Apple… Read More NAMM 2012: Alesis Rolls Out Three USB MIDI Keyboard Controllers: Q61, QX61, QX25