AKAI Intros Next-Generation ‘Thick Fat’ MPD2 Pad Controllers

2015 Summer NAMM Show: Akai Professional has introduced three new MPD2 pad controllers – the second generation of their MPD Series of pad controllers. Key features of the entire line include: New, sensitive ‘Thick Fat’ MPC pads that deliver improved responsive user interaction; Each of the controllers offers an expanded control set, to maximize the sounds and effects available to… Read More AKAI Intros Next-Generation ‘Thick Fat’ MPD2 Pad Controllers

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Yamaha Reface YC A Mobile Combo Organ

2015 Summer NAMM Show: Yamaha today officially introduced its new Reface Mobile Mini Keyboards line, with sound engines based on four of the company’s classic keyboard lines. The Reface keyboard form factor was inspired by the Yamaha CS-01, a mini synth that featured a built-in speaker. The new keyboards use a updated form factor, but have sound engines designed to recall Yamaha’s YC,… Read More Yamaha Reface YC A Mobile Combo Organ

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Yamaha Reface DX Puts User-Friendly FM Synthesis In A Mobile Keyboard

2015 Summer NAMM Show: Yamaha has officially introduced its new Reface Mobile Mini Keyboards line, inspired by four of the company’s classic keyboard lines. The Reface keyboard line was inspired by the form factor of the Yamaha CS-01, a mini synth that featured a built-in speaker. The new keyboards use a similar form factor, but have sound engines designed… Read More Yamaha Reface DX Puts User-Friendly FM Synthesis In A Mobile Keyboard

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Yamaha Reface CS A Mini-Synth, Inspired By Classic 70’s Synths

2015 Summer NAMM Show: Yamaha today officially introduced its Reface line of mini keyboards, including the Yamaha Reface CS. The Reface keyboard line was inspired by the form factor of the Yamaha CS-01, a mini synth that featured a built-in speaker. The new keyboards use a similar form factor, but have sound engines designed to recall four different Yamaha… Read More Yamaha Reface CS A Mini-Synth, Inspired By Classic 70’s Synths

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Yamaha Debuts Four Reface Mobile Mini Keyboards

2015 Summer NAMM Show: Yamaha today officially introduced its new reface Mobile Mini Keyboards line, inspired by four of the company’s classic keyboard lines. Here’s what Yamaha has to say about the new keyboards: The series offers great sound, built-in speakers, 37 keys with professional-grade HQ-Mini action (derived from the flagship Motif XF) and battery-powered portability… Read More Yamaha Debuts Four Reface Mobile Mini Keyboards

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Arturia BeatStep Pro Now Available

Arturia has announced that the BeatStep Pro – the company’s new flagship hardware step sequencer – is now shipping. The BeatStep Pro has been designed to let you work with MIDI-, USB-, CV/Gate-, or DIN Sync-equipped gear. Here’s a new video, demonstrating the BeatStep Pro being used to sequence 10 synths at the same time:

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