Korg has introduced the M50 Music Workstation, designed to be both a performing instrument and a studio solution, available in both 61- and 88-note models. The 61-key M50-61 uses a new semi-weighted Natural Touch keyboard, while the 88-key M50-88 features the Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) graded action keyboard, which accurately simulates the feel of… Read More Korg Intros M50 Music Workstation
Waldorf has officially announced the Waldorf Blofeld keyboard synthesizer: Not only on the outside did he gain weight, also his inner qualities have seen a remarkable step-up: besides the virtual-analog synthesis and the classic wavetables it now sports a whopping 60 megabytes of sample memory. Just imagine to add a vocal-like noise spectrum to a… Read More Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard Specs
Waldorf has introduced the Blofeld keyboard. The Blofeld has been getting solid reviews, so a keyboard version should be killer. It’s available via Dolphin Music for £599.0. Features: 60 Megabyte sample memory Class compliant USB MIDI for PC,Mac and Linux 16 part multimode maximum 25 voices polyphony highest quality standard keybed with 49 weighted keys… Read More Waldorf Intros Blofeld Keyboard Synthesizer
TheUmbrellaCo is doing some gorgeous mods and bends to Casio SK-1 samplers, turning them into Suitcase SK-1s. Here’s a promo video for a Suitcase SK-1, The Gypsy: via HighlyLiquid
Former Sequential Circuits designer John Bowen has announced that that the first production of his Solaris mega-synth is now planned for late September 2008, with delivery shortly thereafter. Pre-orders for the second series of production are available now, with a $1000/800 EUR deposit, and the $3599/2400 EUR final price. Bowen is best known for his… Read More John Bowen’s Solaris Mega-Synth Available For Order
WaveIdea has introduced NeoSynth24, an synth-on-a-card expansion board for CME keyboards (UF and VX series). NeoSynth24 features a built in sound bank (64 MBytes/256 Mbits) that can be updated at your convenience. Various sound banks are available (General MIDI standard instruments set, Grand Piano style, Hip Hop style, Techno/House style, R&B style, etc). Multiple sound… Read More NeoSynth, Synth-On-A-Card For CME Keyboard Controllers
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Roland announced the new GW-8 workstation, an entry-level arranger-workstation. Description: The GW-8 features a wide variety of pre-programmed styles, focusing on the musical styles of South America and the southwest United States. Choose from four style variations for each song progression. In addition to onboard styles, the GW-8 allows for seamless playback… Read More Roland Intros GW-8 Synth Workstation
Jeff Dunmire demos the updates to Kurzweil’s PC3/PC3X keyboards.
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Yamaha announced the new MM8 Music Synthesizer. Like the MM6, the MM8 features sounds from the popular Motif Series, real-time control, computer integration and adds an 88-note Graded Hammer action Yamaha keyboard. “The MM8 has all the great sounds and features of the MM6 in a full-size package,” said Yamaha’s Athan… Read More Summer NAMM Update: Yamaha Intros MM8 Synthesizer
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Roland announced the new JUNO-Stage synthesizer. Description: The JUNO-Stage includes all the features needed for a streamlined live performance, such as simple split and layer functions, separate reverb and EQ knobs, an intuitive top panel and LED display, and the FAVORITE function. Made popular by the current JUNO series, this function… Read More NAMM Update: Roland Intros New Juno Stage Synthesizer
