NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Alesis introduced a free Version 1.20 firmware upgrade for the company’s Fusion 6HD and 8HD keyboard workstations. With a combination of new sounds, exciting new features, and software that facilitates greater compatibility with commercially available sample data, this new update is a must have for Fusion owners. The V1.20 upgrade provides… Read More Alesis Updates Fusion Workstations
NAMM: Roland is tipping its hat to the past with the new Juno-G. But while its looks may be retro, its synth architecture has little to do with classic Juno synths. Description: Sharing the same high-powered processor as Roland’s famous Fantom-X series, the JUNO-G puts a world of first-class sound and performance features under musicians’… Read More Roland Juno-G Synthesizer
NAMM Update: Roland released the new SR-G01 G-70 Upgrade kit for the the G-70 Music Workstation, shown at right.. The SR-G01 contains the G-70 Version 2.0 update which includes over 20 new features and 10 new Music Styles (plus 10 Music Assistant registrations). With the release of Version 2, Roland expanded keyboard player’s horizons thanks… Read More NAMM: SR-G01 G-70 Upgrade Kit for Roland G-70
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg released OASYS software version 1.10, which includes the first OASYS Expansion Instrument (EXi) update, the STR-1 Plucked String. The powerful STR-1 represents an advancement in physical modeling, building on over a decade of Korg’s research with new innovations exclusive to OASYS. This new OS also adds support for up to… Read More NAMM Update: Korg Offers Free OASYS Expansion Instrument
NAMM 2006 Winter Show Update: Korg introduced the 61-key X50 synthesizer. It delivers high-quality sounds, a user friendly interface and computer connectivity, all in a streamlined package designed for performing and computer-based musicians. The X50 features Korg’s HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis technology as found in the acclaimed TRITON series. Its 64 MB of PCM ROM… Read More Korg Intros X50 Synthesizer
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg introduces the RADIAS synthesizer, a new instrument that combines traditional and forward-thinking concepts in both synthesis and physical design. Based on Korg’s proprietary MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) engine, this 24-voice synthesizer offers a variety of synthesis algorithms together with multiple effects, new comb filter and wave shaping features, modulation sequencing,… Read More NAMM Update: Korg Debuts Radias Synthesizer
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Roland introduced the SH-201, a synth that they call “the most friendly and fun analog-modeling instrument on the market.” Roland says that, though it’s fun and easy to use, the SH-201 is no toy when it comes to sound. With two analog-modeling oscillators onboard, complete with Roland’s famous Supersaw waveform and… Read More Roland Intros SH-201 Synthesizer
An updated OS, version 1.2, has been released for the Alesis Fusion synthesizer/workstation. The new OS update comes with a combination of new sound data, a number of significant new functions, and additional software that facilitates greater compatibility with commercially available sample data. “All of us at Alesis are very excited about this new update,… Read More Alesis Fusion Updated
Not only can synths emit dangerous white noise, but they can destroy your house and home and even threaten your life. According to the Brockville Recorder & Times, Thia Thompson was asleep in her upstairs bedroom when she was awakened by her smoke detector. Fire Chief Bill Lawrence said that it’s likely that the smoke… Read More Smoke Detector Saves Woman From Synth
Yamaha has announced a recall of its S90 ES Synthesizer. The synthesizer may “emit loud white noise when turned off and turned on again under high temperature conditions, which could possibly damage a consumer’s hearing.” While some manufacturers might consider painful noise emissions a feature, Yamaha is recalling the $2,599 instruments. Yamaha will arrange for… Read More Yamaha Recalls Synth – May Emit Dangerously Painful Noises
