Koma Elektronik Intros Kommander Infrared Motion Controller For Analog Synthesizers

Koma Elektronik has introduced the Kommander Infrared Motion X-Y Controller For Modular Synthesizers. The Kommander is a handheld dual infrared X-Y motion controller that is designed to make controlling your instruments intuitive and fun. The device measures the distance to your hand or any other surface and sends out corresponding CV signals between 0 and 8… Read More Koma Elektronik Intros Kommander Infrared Motion Controller For Analog Synthesizers

Buchla Announces New Company, Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments, & Plans For A Buchla Keyboard

At the 2012 NAMM Show, several interesting announcements were made about electronic music legend Don Buchla, above, and the future of his electronic music instruments: His company, Buchla & Associates, has been acquired by a group of investors, who are creating a new company Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments. Buchla wil be the Chief Technology Officer… Read More Buchla Announces New Company, Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments, & Plans For A Buchla Keyboard

OpenLabs Announces Music OS 3.1 Update

NAMM Show 2012, Austin-based music workstation maker and software developer OpenLabs today offered a first glimpse at its updated live performance software, Music OS 3.1. Open Labs’ Music OS is the company’s first non-proprietary, “touch-screen-friendly” music creation and performance software, designed specifically to address the needs of musical creators and performers on any PC computer. Music… Read More OpenLabs Announces Music OS 3.1 Update

Sample Magic announce London Electronic Music Event lineup

Sound design company Sample Magic has announced the full line-up for the first ever London Electronic Music Event (LEME 2012). The event will feature appearances from Ben Watt, Toolroom Records, Dom Betmead (The Nextmen), SoundCloud, Hal Ritson (Dizzee Rascal), DJ Magazine and more. The London Electronic Music Event, 18-19 Feb 2012, is a weekend of… Read More Sample Magic announce London Electronic Music Event lineup

2012 NAMM Show Videos

Reader Neil Bufkin shot these videos at the 2012 NAMM Show today. Here’s a look at the Show from Bufkin’s perspective! Above, Teenage Engineering discusses the OP-1 OS Update. Below, an overview of the new Moog Minitaur analog bass synthesizer from Cyril Lance: