Yamaha Montage Offers Twice The Power Of The Motif, Plus An Advanced FM Synth Engine

At the 2016 NAMM Show, Yamaha has introduced the Montage, a new flagship synthesizer that offers twice the power of the Motif line, plus an advance FM synth engine. The Yamaha Montage, available in 61-, 76- and 88-key configurations, features the Motion Control Synthesizer Engine, a powerful way to interact with and control sound. The Motion Control Synthesizer… Read More Yamaha Montage Offers Twice The Power Of The Motif, Plus An Advanced FM Synth Engine

January 21, 2016February 5, 201626 Comments

Moon Modular M505 Voltage Controlled Multi Mode Filter Demo

This video, via John L Rice, demos the new Moon Modular M505 Voltage Controlled Multi Mode Filter.

January 21, 2016January 21, 20162 Comments

Apple GarageBand For iOS Update Moves It Into Ableton Live Territory

Apple today announced a major update to GarageBand for iOS that introduces multiple new features, including Live Loops, automation curves, 32 simultaneous track recording, Audio Unit support and polyphonic aftertouch. Live Loops seems to take some inspiration from Ableton Live’s Session View – bringing grid-based loop sequencing to GarageBand:

January 20, 2016January 21, 201620 Comments

ROLI Reveals Seaboard RISE 49 , A 4-Octave MPE Controller

Music creation startup ROLI today introduced the Seaboard RISE 49, the four-octave model of its Seaboard RISE controller, during Media Preview Day at the 2016 NAMM Show. Featuring a larger playing surface, the Rise 49 introduction comes about four months after the debut of the two-octave Rise 25, and expands the family of Seaboard RISE… Read More ROLI Reveals Seaboard RISE 49 , A 4-Octave MPE Controller

January 20, 2016January 20, 201631 Comments

Korg Intros Kronos Platinum Music Workstation

At the 2016 NAMM Show, being held in Anaheim, CA Jan 21-24, Korg is introducing the Kronos Platinum – a limited-edition platinum model of the KRONOS-88.

January 20, 2016January 20, 201617 Comments

Roland Intros System-500 Complete Set ‘A Modern Classic’

At the 2016 NAMM Show, Roland is introducing the SYSTEM-500 Complete Set – an all-in-one modular synth that they call ‘a modern classic’. The Roland System-500 Complete Set is based on the classic SYSTEM-700 and SYSTEM-100M,. Made for Eurorack format, it’s a complete system, with multiple oscillators, filters and effects. It comes in a custom case with patch cables.… Read More Roland Intros System-500 Complete Set ‘A Modern Classic’

January 20, 2016January 20, 201626 Comments

Roland Intros A-01 MIDI Controller & 8-Bit Synthesizer

At the 2016 NAMM Show, being held in Anaheim, CA Jan 21-24, Roland is introducing the A-01 – a unique mobile MIDI controller and 8-bit synthesizer. The A-01 is a genre-busting piece of gear: The A-01 is the same size as Roland’s Boutique synths, and can dock in the Boutique K-25m keyboard. It’s a MIDI controller that works… Read More Roland Intros A-01 MIDI Controller & 8-Bit Synthesizer

January 20, 201648 Comments

Denon DJ Introduces MCX8000 Controller

At the 2016 NAMM Show: DJ equipment maker Denon DJ announced on Monday its new MCX8000 DJ controller with its “exclusive and revolutionary” Engine software. The MCX8000 enables greater DJ control over Denon DJ’s Engine™ media player and Serato DJ software on a single control surface.

January 20, 2016January 19, 20164 Comments

Nord Keyboards Intros Nord Piano 3

At the 2016 NAMM Show. This week, Nord Keyboard has introduced their latest instrument, the Nord Piano 3. The piano makes use of a new keyboard technology, and has improved grand weighted action, “Ivory touch” and expanded memory for the Nord Piano Library.

January 20, 2016January 19, 201610 Comments

Bastl Instruments Intros 4 New Eurorack Modules At 2016 NAMM Show

Václav Peloušek of Bastl Instruments let us know that they are introducing four new Eurorack modules at the 2016 NAMM Show, being held later this week in Anaheim, CA. The modules, above, include:

January 19, 2016January 19, 20163 Comments

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