New Yamaha HS Series Monitors Introduced at Musikmesse

Yamaha introduced the second-generation HS Series studio monitor and subwoofer series at Musikmesse 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. The extended, revamped lineup features a new 6.5” monitor. Improving on the original HS line, launched in 2006, the new HS series feature new transducers that achieve smooth response over a wide bandwidth and ensure the accuracy of… Read More New Yamaha HS Series Monitors Introduced at Musikmesse

Yamaha Debuts Pocketrak PR7 Recorder

At Musikmesse 2013, Yamaha introduced the new Pocketrak PR7, an “ultra-portable” linear recorder. Equipped with newly-developed XY stereo microphones, the PR7 captures high-resolution stereo recordings, regardless of the surrounding sonic environment. The PR7 offers practice functions, like an onboard tuner and metronome. It comes with 2GB of internal memory (and the ability to expand storage… Read More Yamaha Debuts Pocketrak PR7 Recorder

‘Sampling Meets Synthesis:’ Sample Logic CYCLONE for Kontakt

Sample Logic today announced their new Kontakt synth product, CYCLONE. Calling it a “powerhouse virtual instrument,” CYCLONE contains over 325 instruments and multis ranging from multi-layer motion pads and cinematic harmonic instruments to dubstep-inspired basses, electronic hybrid leads, and experimental drum kits. CYCLONE is intuitively organized and divided into “specific useful categories,” Instruments (Arpeggiated, Basses,… Read More ‘Sampling Meets Synthesis:’ Sample Logic CYCLONE for Kontakt

Fairlight CMI-30A Demonstration Days This Wed-Fri in London

Some up-to-the-minute news from the folks at Peter Vogel Instruments: Funky Junk, in conjunction with Peter Vogel Instruments and SNAP! Studios will be showing the CMI-30A for the first time ever in the UK at Snap! Studios this week. Industry professionals will have an opportunity to book an extended one-on-one demonstration session with “the spiritual… Read More Fairlight CMI-30A Demonstration Days This Wed-Fri in London