http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnRXX62iE2g In Open Lab’s latest video, Maroon 5’s Jessie Carmichael demonstrates how he plays Makes Me Wonder live on stage using his Open Labs MiKo keyboard. Jessie also explains how he utilizes the MIDI functions to have multiple controllers and key splits.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cTMjwcBJ9c Open Labs is having a holiday sale on the MiKo LX, for $2,9995 ($700 off). Beat produced by: www.mystoandpizzi.com
King Beezy makes a beat with the Open Labs Timbaland Special Edition Neko. It seems like there are tons of hip-hop producers working with the NeKo – any readers using the NeKo for other genres?
Lil Jon isn’t exactly my cup o’ tea – but you have to give this guy credit for the way he works the Open Labs MiKo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhUsCdHsQRY Open Labs caught up with Madonna keyboardist Ric’key Pageot in Houston, Texas during Madonna’s “Sticky and Sweet Tour.” Ric’key is using a custom-painted, purple sparkle MiKo as the center of his live rig for the world tour with Madonna. Ric’key was previously the Cirque du Soleil band leader before his job with Madonna, check… Read More Secrets Of Madonna’s Keyboardist
http://www.vimeo.com/2245060 Open Labs put together this nice introduction to the NEKO keyboard workstation. If you get the chance, check these out in person. They combine the best of PCs with a custom keyboard rig. Details at the OL site.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDO6skzVcww Open Labs invites you to participate in the first annual Beats ‘N Treats Music Festival. Open Labs will be hosting a two-day music event titled Beats ‘N Treats Music Festival on October 24-25, 2008, in Austin, TX. The two day event will feature live bands and a beat competition called the “Gold Rush Beat… Read More Open Labs Giving Away A 24,000 Gold Plated Keyboard
Open Labs product developer Matthew Presley demonstrates how to use the new iPhone application BeatMaker in conjunction with NeKo TSE. The highlight is the way Presley integrates BeatMaker with the NeKo.
Open Labs has introduced a companion to the Timbaland Special Edition MiKo. The Timbaland Special Edition NeKo, an all-in-one production studio powered by Windows XP, is capable of running virtually any Windows XP compatible software including a variety of DAW software, virtual instruments (VSTi), virtual effects (VST) and other music applications. “Timbaland wanted the ability… Read More Open Labs Announces Timbaland Special Edition NeKo Keyboard
Open Labs decided to make their Winter Product Release virtually this year, instead of at the 2008 Winter NAMM Show. “We have had great success using the world-wide web and wanted to give back to the virtual community by allowing them unprecedented access to our products, staff and artists,” said Victor Wong, Founder and Chairman… Read More OpenLabs Blows Off The NAMM Show
