Tag: 2014 NAMM Show

M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Combines Drum Pad Control & Hardware Step Sequencing

At the 2014 NAMM Show, M-Audio introduced the Trigger Finger Pro, an advanced performance pad controller with onboard sequencing and software integration. Trigger Finger Pro is a portable, 16-pad (4×4 configured) instrument with onboard sequencing. The Trigger Finger Pro draws from its predecessor’s performance pad roots, but features significantly improved hardware design and additional features. The Trigger Finger Pro… Read More M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Combines Drum Pad Control & Hardware Step Sequencing

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Alesis Intros Two New MIDI Controller Lines, The V Series & The VI Series

2014 NAMM Show: Alesis today introduced the new V Series and VI Series of full-size keyboard/pad controllers: The new Alesis V Series (V61, V49, V25) combine velocity-sensitive keys with eight drum/trigger pads. Blue LEDs illuminate the pads, as well as the four assignable knobs and buttons. Assignments may be made quickly via the MIDI Learn feature. Octave… Read More Alesis Intros Two New MIDI Controller Lines, The V Series & The VI Series

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Alesis Intros $199 Vortex Wireless Keytar

At the 2014 NAMM Show, Alesis has introduced a $199 wireless Keytar controller, the Alesis Vortex Wireless. Plugging an included USB receiver dongle into any Mac or PC establishes a live USB/MIDI link with the Vortex Wireless. There is also a standard MIDI output (5-pin) mounted in the Vortex Wireless for connecting to hardware MIDI gear.

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Bitwig Studio Launches March 26, Priced At $399

2014 NAMM Show: Bitwig has announced that Bitwig Studio, long in beta, will launch on March 26th, 2014. The cross platform DAW (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux) is created by some of the original developers of Ableton Live. It offers deep multi-core and multi-processor support, built-in 32/64-bit bridging, plugin-crash-protection, multi-display support, the ability to open multiple projects… Read More Bitwig Studio Launches March 26, Priced At $399

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Intellijel Intros Atlantis Eurorack Dual Oscillator Subtractive Synth Voice

2014 NAMM Show: Intellijel has introduced the Atlantis – a fully patchable dual oscillator analog subtractive synth voice in Eurorack format. The Atlantis is heavily inspired by the architecture and sound of the classic Roland SH-101. However, the Atlantis uses triangle core VCOs (based on the Dixie core) instead of Saw core, which respond much more musically to… Read More Intellijel Intros Atlantis Eurorack Dual Oscillator Subtractive Synth Voice

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Keith McMillen Instruments Announces “Beer-proof!” SoftStep 2

In anticipation of The 2014 NAMM Show, which begins later this week, Keith McMillen Instruments has announced the release of SoftStep 2, the next iteration of its programmable foot controller. KMI says that they have “refined the SoftStep experience from the ground up,” which includes making the SoftStep 2 ‘beer-proof’. Updated SoftStep 2 hardware features… Read More Keith McMillen Instruments Announces “Beer-proof!” SoftStep 2

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Nord Lead A1 ‘A True Synthesizer Powerhouse’

At the 2014 NAMM Show, Nord Keyboards are introducing the new Nord Lead A1 – a new keyboard that they call ‘a true synthesizer powerhouse ‘. The Lead A1 combines the latest analogue modelling engine from the Nord Lead 4, offering 24-voice polyphonic and four part multi-timbral synthesis. The Lead A1 introduces a new front-panel user interface, designed… Read More Nord Lead A1 ‘A True Synthesizer Powerhouse’

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