M-Audio has introduced three new Axiom AIR USB/MIDI controllers, the Axiom AIR 61, Axiom AIR 49, and Axiom AIR 25. Key Features: Illuminated knob and pad controls In addition to measuring how hard you strike, the pads also respond to pressure for enhanced control. Keyboard offers aftertouch Angled backlit display Longer-throw faders Clearance under the body providing a… Read More M-Audio Intros Three New Axiom AIR MIDI Controllers
At the 2013 NAMM Show, AIR Music Technology introduced Vacuum Pro Polyphonic Analog Tube Synthesizer. Vacuum Pro is described as a ‘polyphonic analog tube synthesizer’. It descends from the original monophonic Vacuum, developed by AIR as part of the Pro Tools Creative Collection from Avid. The new Vacuum Pro is polyphonic, offering up to 160… Read More Vacuum Pro Polyphonic ‘Tube Synth’ Introduced At 2013 NAMM Show
At the 2013 NAMM Show, Numark today introduced a portable wireless MIDI controller, the Orbit. The Orbit offers 16 backlit pads, 4 bank controllers, a large aluminum control wheel, built-in 2-axis accelerometer, belt clip, and 8 hours of continuous wireless use on a single charge.
2013 NAMM Show: IK Multimedia has announced iLoud, stereo speakers designed for portability. The iLoud line consists of two models, iLoud and iLoud MINI, both of which they say provide ‘sonic accuracy that’s on par with professional studio monitors’. The iLoud model offers 40W RMS of power, and its little brother, iLoud MINI,12W RMS.
2013 NAMM Show: Nektar has announced the Panorama P1, a new USB controller surface that offers deep integration with Cubase and Reason. Like Nektar’s Panorama P4 and P6 USB controller keyboards, the Panorama P1 features extensive generic MIDI controller capabilities, that allow it to work with any DAW, plus deep instrument and device control integration… Read More Nektar Introduces Panorama P1 USB DAW Controller
Dave Smith is introducing a new synth, at this year’s NAMM Show, that – based on this picture – will make grown men gawk in wonder. According to Smith, the photo documents “Critical listening tests, 3 months ago. Tune in Thursday for the results!” Here’s closer look at Dave Smith’s new synth:
At the 2013 NAMM Show, iConnectivity is introducing a ‘next generation’ MIDI interface for MAC, PC, and iOS, the iConnectMIDI4+. MIDI interfaces aren’t the most exciting part of an electronic music studio – but iConnectivity has actually managed to make MIDI interfaces cool. Check out some of the features on the iConnectMIDI4+: It bridges platforms –… Read More New iConnectMIDI4+ Actually Makes MIDI Interfaces Cool
At the 2013 NAMM Show, Roland is introducing the Duo-Capture mk2 USB Audio Interface -designed for mobile audio production with your laptop or iPad. It’s equipped with two audio inputs and two audio outputs, plus dual headphone outs.
Remember the images that leaked out at Christmas last year of a new Korg Mini MS-20 synth? We can confirm now that the Korg Mini MS-20 is for real, that it’s a new analog mini-synth and that Korg’s engineers have tried to faithfully recreate the circuitry and sound of the original synth classic.
Roland is introducing the BK-3 backing keyboard at this year’s 2013 NAMM Show. According to Roland, the BK-3 Backing Keyboard ‘brings a new level of performance to entry-level auto-accompaniment instruments’. Here are the details.
