Musikmesse 2007: The Lionstracs Mediastation X-76

Musikmesse Update: Lionstracs announced the Mediastation X-76, a next generation music workstation & performance keyboard that looks like it will be a direct competitor to the OpenLabs line of keyboard computer workstations. The Mediastation is based on Linux and AMD’s 32-bit Athlon or 64-bit Opteron CPUs. It is designed for live performers, one-man bands, disc… Read More Musikmesse 2007: The Lionstracs Mediastation X-76

NAMM Update: Yamaha XS Takes the Motif to the Next Level

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Yamaha expanded their top line of synthesizer workstation line with the new Motif XS, featuring new sounds and new creative tools in a redesigned, intuitive user interface. The Motif XS includes new Xpanded Articulation sounds featuring 355 MB of wave ROM to inspire creativity, while Performance Recording with four intelligent arpeggiators… Read More NAMM Update: Yamaha XS Takes the Motif to the Next Level

NAMM Update: Roland Intros V-Synth GT

  At the recent 2007 NAMM Expo, Roland introduced their new “flagship” V-Synth GT Synthesizer. The GT combines the V-Synth’s Elastic Audio Synthesis engine with Articulative Phrase Synthesis technology and never-before-heard sounds in a rugged, road-ready chassis. By integrating a new dual core V-Synth engine, the V-Synth GT can combine Elastic Audio Synthesis, Vocal Designer… Read More NAMM Update: Roland Intros V-Synth GT

Raymond Kurzweil Back At Kurzweil Music Systems!

Hyundai has appointed artificial intelligence guru Ray Kurzweil as Chief Strategy Officer of Kurzweil Music Systems. Kurzweil Music Systems helped pioneer sample-based keyboard technology, but has struggled to keep up with larger keyboard manufacturers in recent years. Hyundai, one of the world’s largest corporations, plans to work with Ray Kurzweil to “build Kurzweil Music Systems… Read More Raymond Kurzweil Back At Kurzweil Music Systems!

NAMM: Korg Debuts M3 Music Workstation/Sampler

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Korg introduced the droolworthy M3 Music Workstation/Sampler. The new keyboard represents the third generation of Music Workstations from Korg. It inherits elements from the flagship Oasys, distilled into an affordable music production package with a new tone generator, a wealth of innovations and new sounds. This new chip-based synthesis system, EDS… Read More NAMM: Korg Debuts M3 Music Workstation/Sampler

Korg Intros Latin and Latin Dance Sound Collection for Pa Arranger Keyboards

Korg has released Latin & Latin Dance, the latest expansion option for the Professional Arranger series keyboards. This new collection is available as an expansion board (PaX-EXB02) for the Korg Pa1X and Pa1XPro (v.2.0 or higher), and as an expansion card (RMC-PCM03) for the Pa80 (v.3.06 or higher). “Groove Sampling” captures live performers playing real… Read More Korg Intros Latin and Latin Dance Sound Collection for Pa Arranger Keyboards

Alesis Unveils Fusion Workstations

2005 NAMM Show: The Fusion 6HD/8HD Workstations from Alesis contain four synthesizers, an eight-channel hard disk recorder, built-in sampler, effects processor and expandable RAM possibilities, all in one package. Powered by a Coldfire processor surrounded by seven high-performance DSPs, the Fusion is the only synth workstation with integrated 8-channel 24-bit recording capability. Available in two… Read More Alesis Unveils Fusion Workstations