Berlin-based musician Robin Sukroso has introduced the ACPAD, described as “the world’s first wireless MIDI controller for acoustic guitar’. The ACPAD lets you combine acoustic and electronic performance in one instrument, letting you finger drum, trigger loops, control loopers, play electronic instruments and more. Here’s a video demo of the ACPAD in action:
IK Multimedia is now shipping iRig UA, their digital effects processor and audio interface for Android device users. When used with its companion app AmpliTube UA, iRig UA provides “high-quality” sound and “zero-latency, real-time” audio processing for nearly any Android smartphone or tablet (running 4.2 or later, OTG USB mode). iRig UA’s design utilizes an… Read More IK Multimedia’s Android Audio Interface, iRig UA, Now Shipping
The Oval MIDI instrument – a new electronic controller, inspired by the Hang percussion instrument (also known generically as HandPans or hang drums) – is now available to pre-order via a Kickstarter project. The Oval can be used as a MIDI controller or with a dedicated mobile app. Here’s the official intro video for the Oval:
Steinberg has announced the Nuendo 7 World Tour – a series of presentations to introduce the new features of their software solution for game audio, TV and film post-production.
With the newest version of Google Chrome, which came out a few weeks ago, the browser has added support for hardware MIDI – meaning that you can now use your MIDI controllers to play web-based music software.
Sample Logic has just announced the update and expansion of its Cinematic Guitars virtual instrument series: Cinematic Guitars Infinity. Created for use with Native Instruments’ Kontakt Player, the new collection includes complete versions of Cinematic Guitars 1 and 2, while expanding the library with two completely new and original sample libraries, Cinematic Guitars 3 and… Read More Sample Logic Announces Cinematic Guitars Infinity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qks5xsuYQEU There may be some extremely useful things that musicians can do with smartwatches, but using one to control Ableton Live is probably not at the top of the list.
Hal Leonard has published a new edition of Power Tools for Synthesizer Programming. And we’ve got three copies to give away! Author Jim Aikin has been writing about electronic music gear for 30+ years, in Keyboard, Electronic Musician and other magazines. His new book takes a deep look at the fundamentals of synthesis and synthesizer programming.
Elektron has announced that Overbridge – the much-anticipated software that lets you use Elektron’s analog hardware as a plugin within your DAW – is now available as a public beta.
Novation has unveiled its newly-revamped Launchpad controller. Keeping its familiar 8 x 8 pad grid, the updated Launchpad now has glowing RGB pads and a new industrial design. Designed for easy integration with Ableton Live, the Launchpad’s RGB LEDs match the color of the clips in your Live session view, making it easier to see… Read More Novation Launches Revamped RGB Launchpad
