Dark Matter Audio DMA-1 Could Actually Be A Game Changer

When Dark Matter Audio first hyped its new DMA-1 as the “first product specifically designed to work in a 21st century environment”, we were skeptical.  Can an audio interface really be a “game-changer”. Now that they have officially announced the Dark Matter Audio DMA-1, though, we getting seriously interested in this thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug-9Wz2E_vo The DMA-1… Read More Dark Matter Audio DMA-1 Could Actually Be A Game Changer

Novation Twitch DJ Controller – The Über-DJ Controller Of Musikmesse 2011

Novation has introduced what could be the über-dj controller of Musikmesse 2011, the Novation Twitch. Novation says that they’ve developed Twitch “in collaboration with Serato to be a DJ controller with a difference”. The Novation Twitch DJ controller comes with Serato ITCH and it has unique Touchstrip controls that are designed to work with ITCH’s… Read More Novation Twitch DJ Controller – The Über-DJ Controller Of Musikmesse 2011

The Korg Monotribe Analogue Ribbon Station (First Photos)

Official photos of the Korg Monotribe Analogue Ribbon Station – a new analog synth that’s expected to be announced at Musikmesse 2011 – are now available. Features include: Synth with single VCA, VCF, VCA LFO Envelope Generator Selectable wave options Noise Bass Drum Snare Drum High Hat Built-in Sequencer Toggle synthesizer matrix This thing looks… Read More The Korg Monotribe Analogue Ribbon Station (First Photos)

Roland Jupiter-80 Synthesizer – First Photos (Leaked)

Images and a “special preview” of the Roland Jupiter-80 synthesizer, scheduled to be announced at the upcoming Musikmesse 2011, have leaked out, revealing a retro-styled performance synthesizer. Click on the image above to get a larger view of the Jupiter-80. The Roland Jupiter-80 synthesizer is expected to feature a 72-note keyboard, a D-beam controller, Supernatural… Read More Roland Jupiter-80 Synthesizer – First Photos (Leaked)

Korg Introducing Real Analog Gear At Musikmesse; Can You Guess What It Is?

Users of Korg’s iElectribe or iMS-20 for the iPad got a surprise today if they booted up the apps – a startup screen teaser for an as-of-yet unannounced piece of “real analog” electronic music hardware that they will be releasing at this year’s Musikmesse 2011. The teaser, captured above, asks “Ready to tweak some real… Read More Korg Introducing Real Analog Gear At Musikmesse; Can You Guess What It Is?

Musikmesse – Vermona Intros VSR-3 Spring Reverb & Retroverb Lancet

Vermona has announced two new reverbs, to be released at Musikmesse 2011, next week. The VSR-3 vintage spring reverb, above, is “straightforward and solid” and adds the spring reverb sound to any input signal you feed it with. It’s expected to be available shortly after the Musikmesse. The Retroverb Lancet, below, is smaller than its predecessor,… Read More Musikmesse – Vermona Intros VSR-3 Spring Reverb & Retroverb Lancet