At the 2011 NAMM Show, Pioneer announced the DDJ-T1, a dedicated Traktor Pro DJ controller The DDJ-T1 controller connects with your laptop via USB for “plug-and-play” capability. For further convenience, the controller also comes with a computer dock that allows a laptop’s keyboard to slip directly under the controller, bringing the monitor higher to provide visual feedback of… Read More Pioneer DDJ-T1 Traktor Pro DJ Controller
Audio Damage has introduced Phosphor, a virtual instrument modeled on the alphaSyntauri, a vintage digital additive synth. Here’s what they have to say about the Phosphor synthesizer: The original alphaSyntauri required an Apple //e to operate, but we’ve gone ahead and eliminated the middle-man, and now you can have this classic digital synth in your… Read More Audio Damage Phosphor Inspired By Rare Apple IIe Synthesizer
At the 2011 NAMM Show, TC Electronic introduced 5 new effect pedals that let users play with tones created by some of the world’s greatest guitar players. While they’re targeting guitarists with these pedals, the pedals feature some interesting technology that may interest electronic artists.
2011 NAMM Show: Rob Papen Punch is a new full-featured drum synth. With Rob Papen’s Punch, you can can use synthesis to build your own unique sounding drum-kit, but you can also load your own samples into Punch to complete your kit. Your sounds can then be shaped using the filters and synth features. Rob… Read More Rob Papen Punch Drum Synth
The 2011 NAMM Show saw the introduction of the Fairlight CMI 30th Anniversary Edition – a new digital keyboard workstation, inspired by the classic Fairlight CMI. While maintaining the hallmark look and feel of the original Series II Fairlight, the CMI-30A harnesses the latest technology to deliver ‘that Fairlight sound’. Unlike modern samplers which strive for precise reproduction… Read More Fairlight CMI-30A Prototype Introduced At NAMM
At the 2011 NAMM Show, Korg introduced the Kaoss Pad Quad, the latest version of Korg’s popular touchscreen effects processor. As suggested by the name “Quad”, the new Kaoss Pad lets you use up to four effects simultaneously. These effects can be sync’ed to the beat of your music, to transform your song in realtime. Any… Read More Korg Kaoss Pad Quad Offers Four Effects Engines
At the 2011 NAMM Show, Arturia announced their new ‘creative drum machine Spark. Arturia Spark is a drum solution made of a software application and a dedicated hardware controller. Sound familiar? Here’s their take on it: “For many years, Arturia has been mainly dedicated to creating synthesizers,” says Frédéric Brun, President of Arturia. “Three years… Read More Arturia Spark Drum Machine
At the 2011 NAMM Show, Alesis, introduced its ‘extreme software control’ QX49 USB/MIDI keyboard controller. The QX49 puts drum pads, rotary knobs, long-throw faders buttons and velocity-sensitive keyboard in a compact package.
2011 NAMM Show: Numark introduced the iM1 DJ mixer, a professional 2-channel DJ mixer and the iM9, a professional-grade DJ mixer with integrated effects, both featuring built-in docks for iPod.
2011 NAMM Show: Numark introduced a new DJ controller, the DJ 2 GO, that’s designed to be an extremely portable alternative to standard DJ controllers. DJ 2 Go Features: Ultra-portable USB DJ software control for instant gigs Compatible with virtually any MIDI-capable DJ application Mouseless navigation built in Single USB cable provides easy integration with… Read More Numark DJ 2 GO MIDI Controller ‘The Most Portable DJ Controller In The World’
