Arturia Debuts KeyLab 88 Controller Keyboard at Musikmesse

Musikmesse 2014: French gear-maker Arturia today announced the latest (and largest) in its KeyLab series, KeyLab 88, its 88-note MIDI keyboard controller and hybrid synthesizer solution. KeyLab 88 is a MIDI keyboard controller with a hammer-action Fatar keybed, which comes with Arturia’s Analog Lab software synth (for Mac and PC), which has over 5,000 TAE… Read More Arturia Debuts KeyLab 88 Controller Keyboard at Musikmesse

What Is Musikmesse?

Musikmesse 2014 kicks off today, March 12 and runs through March 15. Musikmesse, in Frankfurt am Main, is a European trade fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and marketing. It’s the European counterpart to the Winter NAMM Show – and organizers call it “the foremost meeting place for the musical-instrument industry”.

New Keystation Keyboards From M-Audio

At Musikmesse 2014: M-Audio is introducing four new models in their Keystation keyboard series. The new Keystation keyboards, designed as simple solutions for sequencing music and playing virutal instruments, feature new functionality, a virtual piano instrument, music production software and new colors. Velocity-sensitive keyboard controller. The Keystation Mini 32 features synth-action mini-keys, octave shift, and… Read More New Keystation Keyboards From M-Audio

Nektar Debuts Two New Impact Keyboard Controllers

Musikmesse 2014: Today, gear maker Nektar announced the release of their new Impact LX25 and Impact LX61 budget USB MIDI controller keyboards. The Impact LX61 (top right) is a 61-note velocity sensitive, synth-style keyboard with pitch bend, modulation wheel, 9 faders, 9 MIDI buttons, 8 pots, 8 pads, transport control, 3-digit LED display, foot switch… Read More Nektar Debuts Two New Impact Keyboard Controllers

Akai MPX16 Sampler Features 16 Pads, On-Board Sample-Processing, MIDI In/Out

Musikmesse 2014: Akai Professional has introduced the MPX16, an advanced sample player with onboard sound recording. Samples are saved to an SD card, and can be played back using either the unit’s MPC-style pads or via external MIDI device, via USB-MIDI and 3.5mm (1/4-inch) MIDI inputs. Samples are captured at CD-quality, via dual 6.3mm (1/4-inch) inputs… Read More Akai MPX16 Sampler Features 16 Pads, On-Board Sample-Processing, MIDI In/Out

Akai Pro Debuts Rhythm Wolf: Drum Machine & Bass Synth, With “Howl”

Musikmesse 2014: Akai Professional today announced the Rhythm Wolf, an analog drum machine and bass synthesizer module with built-in sequencing. The Rhythm Wolf is an authentic analog instrument that incorporates the sounds of early electronic and hip-hop music into the Akai Professional workflow, enabling musicians to harness “iconic” analog sounds for music production and performance.… Read More Akai Pro Debuts Rhythm Wolf: Drum Machine & Bass Synth, With “Howl”