Hyundai has appointed artificial intelligence guru Ray Kurzweil as Chief Strategy Officer of Kurzweil Music Systems. Kurzweil Music Systems helped pioneer sample-based keyboard technology, but has struggled to keep up with larger keyboard manufacturers in recent years. Hyundai, one of the world’s largest corporations, plans to work with Ray Kurzweil to “build Kurzweil Music Systems… Read More Raymond Kurzweil Back At Kurzweil Music Systems!
2007 Winter NAMM Show: Propellerhead Software announced that they have joined forces with three time Grammy winners, The Salazar Brothers, for their latest Reason ReFill – Reggaeton. In addition to their award winning music career, the three Chilean brothers Salla, Masse and Chepe run one of the hottest Urban/ Latin Clubs in Stockholm, The Redline.… Read More Propellerhead Software Announces The Salazar Brothers Reggaeton ReFill
2007 Winter NAMM Show: NAMM 07 was a modular analog synthesizer synthgasm. This year’s show had more modular analog synth gear on display than any show we’ve been to, and possibly ever. If there had been any more mega modulars in the convention center, it might have been dangerous, and we’ve got the photos to… Read More NAMM 07 Modular Analog Synthgasm
2007 Winter NAMM Show: Behringer unveiled its Guitar Link UCG102 USB guitar input, an inexpensive option for interfacing electric guitars into your computer. GUITAR LINK UCG102 guitar-to-USB interface lets you jam and record using modeling amps and effects without the need for any gear other than your guitar and a computer. The interface links your… Read More Behringer Intros USB Guitar Link
2007 Winter NAMM Show: Behringer introduced their Podcastudio USB Bundle, a kit for professional podcasting, music production and digital home recording. Features: High-resolution 2 In / 2 Out USB audio interface with plug-and-play for Windows XP and Mac OS X operating systems Studio-class 5-input 2-bus mixer with premium mic preamp and 2-band “British” EQ Dynamic… Read More NAMM: Behringer Intros PodcastStudio USB Bundle
2007 Winter NAMM Show: Behringer unveiled the Europower PMP powered mixer series – six mixers comprising boxed-style, rack-mount and tabletop mixers with brand new microphone preamps and power amps. Europower PMP2000, PMP1280S and PMP518M are the new boxed-style/rack-mount type mixers in the series, available in a variety of power output options. They come with Behringer… Read More Behringer Intros New Europower PMP Powered Mixer Series
2007 Winter NAMM Show: Audio Impressions announced a comprehensive new musical library with powerful software that, according to the company, deliver quality, realism and real-time control never before possible. The library uses the company’s real-time orchestration algorithms to change the number of virtual players and even the size of their enviroment to provide optimal sound.… Read More Audio Impressions Reveals Realtime Instruments
2007 Winter NAMM Show: Allen & Heath introduced the Xone:2D, a follow-up product to their Xone:3D mixer/controller. The Xone:2D is the combination of a 4 stereo channel USB soundcard and MIDI controller, which DJ’s can connect to their existing analogue mixer to integrate leading DJ software such as Ableton Live and Traktor DJ Studio, and… Read More NAMM: Allen & Heath Intro Xone:2D DJ Audio Interface
2007 Winter NAMM Show: M-Audio announced the KikAxxe virtual vintage synthesizer, developed by partner Way Out Ware. Way Out Ware previously created the highly regarded virtual version of the ARP 2600, the TimewARP 2600. The KikAxxe brings together a faithful emulation of the classic ARP Axxe synthesizer, an analog-style 16-step sequencer, programmable drum machine and… Read More M-Audio, Way Out Ware Intro KikAxxe Synthesizer
2007 Winter NAMM Show: M-Audio announced releasede the Torq Xponent integrated hardware/software DJ performance and production system. The system brings traditional CD DJ-style control and mixing to the world of computer-based DJing, and looks like it will offer a nice combination of dj software and an good-looking dedicated control surface. Here are the details….
