2011 Winter NAMM Show: Studiologic announced that it’s now shipping the Numa Organ Joey DeFrancesco Model, an integrated organ and keyboard controller. The Numa Organ offers a physical model of the classic electro-mechanical organ, complete with rotary and scanner emulation. Above, Joey DeFrancesco jams on the new Numa Organ.
http://vimeo.com/19316770 This video captures a live performance of Just Remember, by Andras Fox.
2011 NAMM Show: Studiologic announced that the Numa Piano is shipping and widely available. An integrated stage piano and master keyboard controller, the Numa Piano features the Fatar TP/100 Premium Weighted Hammer Action. The Numa Piano offers Grand Piano, Electric Piano, Clavinet, Pad, Organ, and Upright Bass sounds. Above, Joey DeFrancesco and Alberto Marsico jam… Read More Studiologic Numa Piano Now Shipping
Deadmau5 posted this rather synthtacular shot of his updated studio, aka Mau5trap 2.0, on Facebook. Here’s a view from the other end of the studio:
Tone2 has released ElectraX v.1.1, an update to its software synth for Mac & PC. Here’s what’s new: The arpeggiator has been extended. ‘S’ restarts the note-order-sorting. This is very usefull to syncronize rhythmic patterns and to get a more harmonic beat which does not rely on the number of pressed keys. We recommend to… Read More Tone2 ElectraX v1.1 Released
Sinevibes has introduced Dynamo, a $39 gate sequencer AudioUnit plugin. Dynamo is a tool for adding motion to just about any type of sound. The sequencer offers up to 32 steps each with individual level and envelope shape, allowing you to construct modulation patterns of any complexity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLh8oDnWHHw Prolific film composer John Barry, best known for his 11 soundtracks to films in the James Bond series, died over the weekend at age 77. In addition to creating the influential James Bond sound, Barry wrote popular soundtracks for Born Free, Out of Africa, Dances With Wolves and many other films. Above, Barry conducts… Read More John Barry, (3 November 1933 – 30 January 2011)
Kid Nepro has introduced Arturia Prophet V Collection, a set of 100 patches for Arturias’ Prophet V software synthesizer. Included are 40 Prophet-5 Patches, 40 Prophet-VS Patches and 20 new Hybrid mode sounds. Here’s what Kid Nepro has to say about the Arturia Prophet V Collection: The Patch King has owed several different Prophet’s over the… Read More Arturia Prophet V Patch Collection
2011 NAMM Show: Vestax has introduced the VCI-300MkII, an updated dj controller, featuring improved platter sensitivity control, aux input to master direct thru connections and higher output master and headphone gain levels. Vestax’s platter technology has been enhanced with new adjustable Touch Sensor knobs that allow quick and accurate control over platter touch sensitivity. Multiple sensors… Read More Vestax VCI-300MkII DJ Controller
Kurzweil Music Systems announced the release OS V2.0 for the PC3 line at the 2011 NAMM Show. Here’s what’s new: New presets include acoustic pianos, synths, pads, FM electric pianos, over 100 new drum kits and a comprehensive collection of pipe organ stop settings. Both the KB3 tone-wheel organ simulator and rotary effects have been… Read More Kurzweil PC3 Gets OS Update
