Musikmesse: This could be incredibly cool if they get it right – one of the most revered effects ever made, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, has been reborn as the BOSS RE-20 Twin Pedal. Features: Roland and BOSS have recreated the legendary spacious, analog tone of the original Space Echo. Faithful modeling of the RE-201’s… Read More The Space Echo Reincarnated
Flame has introduced the Flame MIDI Talking Synth, a small-sized MIDI-controlled sound module based on the analog Speakjet chip, produced by the U.S. company Magnevation. Originally designed for basic artificially generated speech output in American English tongue, it has been refined and further developed as an 8-bit sound module with speech-like sounds and synthetic robot… Read More Musikmesse: The Flame MIDI Talking Synth
Musikmesse Update: Macbeth Studio Systems introduced the very sexy, limited edition M5N modular analogy synth. If the Macbeth M5 wasn’t droolworthy enough for you already, the M5N offers yet further tightening of the of the transistor-based Envelope Generators- on the ‘FAST’ setting- the Attack/Decay/Release parameters have been shortened by some milliseconds to produce Macbeth’s ‘snappiest’… Read More Musikmesse Update: Macbeth Intros Limited Edition M5N Analog Synth
Musikmesse 2007 saw the launch of nio 2 | 4, Novation’s latest foray into the interface market, offering a 2 In / 4 Out mobile interface solution. Novation’s Direct FX technology puts a selection of powerful FX at your fingertips. Direct FX technology’s low latency environment lets all of nio 2 | 4s effects to… Read More Novation Introduces nio 2 | 4 Mobile Audio Interface
Musikmesse: Tiefenrausch is a monophonic analog synth that looks pretty innocuous. It’s a tiny synth that can be controlled via 28 knobs and 15 buttons. However, the little beast packs a powerful punch. The manufacturer warns “It would be in your interest NOT to use headphones with Tiefenrausch. First it would be a pitty for… Read More The Tiefenrausch Analog Synthesizer
Musikmesse: Allen & Heath has launched the XD-53 professional monitoring headphones, designed to complement Allen & Heath’s leading brand of Xone DJ mixers. The XD-53’s incorporate a circumaural isolation design, providing high level isolation from ambient noise, which make them the ideal product for DJ’s requiring immersive listening in loud environments. Comprising 53mm diameter drivers… Read More Allen & Heath Launches XONE XD-53 DJ Headphones
MusikMesse: EastWest introduced Quantum Leap Gypsy, a collection of detailed virtual instruments aimed at film, TV and game composers. The nylon string guitar, violin and trombone can play in both gypsy and classical styles. “All of the guitars were sampled with up and down strokes, many velocities and picking styles, various picking angles, release trails,… Read More EastWest’s Quantum Leap “Gypsy”
Musikmesse: Allen & Heath has introduced a fourth control surface to the iLive digital mixing console system, joining the existing iLive-122, iLive-144 and iLive-176. The new iLive-80 is the smallest in the range of control surfaces, designed for smaller applications such as theatres, churches and touring bands. Providing 80 control strips grouped in 2 sections,… Read More Allen & Heath Intros iLive-80 Compact Control Surface
Musikmesse: RiffWorks Standard by Sonoma Wire Works is now available from resellers worldwide. RiffWorks users, even demo users, can participate in Sonoma Wire Works’ RiffRumble VII song contest. There is no purchase necessary and no contest entry fee. Three guitar players can win over $700 in prizes from IK Multimedia, Sonic Reality, Disc Makers, CD… Read More Riffrumble VII Contest Announced
Musikmesse: BIAS debuted Peak Pro 6 – a major new upgrade to the award-winning pro audio editing, processing, mastering and delivery software for Mac OS X with Universal compatibility for PPC and Intel-based Macs. Peak Pro 6 offers many new features, including an enhanced playlist featuring new cross-fade options, volume envelopes and more; new DSP… Read More BIAS Unveils Peak Pro 6
