Tracktion Copper Reference Stereo I/O Interface Is ‘Bonkersly Good’

At the 2016 NAMM Show, Tracktion was showing its upcoming Copper Reference Stereo I/O Interface. With the Copper Reference, Tracktion did not want to duplicate the many existing mainstream audio interfaces. Instead, they wanted to apply ‘American hot rod mentality’, to creating a boutique, high-end stereo interface. In this video, from the NAMM Show floor, Tracktion’s James… Read More Tracktion Copper Reference Stereo I/O Interface Is ‘Bonkersly Good’

January 29, 2016January 29, 201619 Comments

Roland A-01 MIDI Controller & 8-Bit Synthesizer Overview & Demo

At the 2016 NAMM Show, held in Anaheim, CA Jan 21-24, Roland introduced the A-01 – an hybrid mobile MIDI controller and 8-bit synthesizer. Here’s a video overview from Roland’s Peter Brown, that covers the A-01’s features. See the video below for some audio demos of the A-01’s 8-bit synthesizer:

January 28, 2016January 28, 201616 Comments

NAMM Weirdness: Elektron Octapong

2016 NAMM Show: At the Winter NAMM Show, Elektron was showing the latest version of Overbridge. And featuring Elektron Octapong, above – a version of Pong for the Octatrack.

January 28, 2016January 28, 201632 Comments

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline At The 2016 NAMM Show

At the 2016 NAMM Show, Abstrakt Instruments was displaying the Avalon synth – an evolution of the classic Roland TB-303 synthesizer. The core circuitry of the Avalon is based on the Roland TB-303, to which a new layer of analog and digital circuitry has been added to give the synth new capabilities. They were also debuting their filter cartridge… Read More Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline At The 2016 NAMM Show

January 28, 2016January 28, 20167 Comments

Yamaha Bluetooth MIDI Adapters Make Your Gear Wireless

At the 2016 NAMM Show, Yamaha introduced a couple of new adapters that are designed to let you connect your MIDI gear wirelessly via Bluetooth to devices up to 10 meters away. Yamaha’s Nate Tschetter gave us a quick overview at the Winter NAMM Show.

January 28, 2016January 28, 201610 Comments

Yamaha Soundmondo Sound Sharing Site Now Compatible With Android Devices

2016 NAMM Show: At the NAMM Show, Yamaha announced some updates to Soundmondo, its social media site for synth patch sharing. Soundmondo lets you connect your synth to the Internet, via Web MIDI, for patch sharing and more. Yamaha’s Nate Tschetter gave us an update on Soundmondo:

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Waldorf 37-key Eurorack Keyboard ‘The Base Station For Your Modular Experience’

At the 2016 NAMM Show, Waldorf introduced their new Eurorack keyboard and modules. In this video, Rolf Wöhrmann gives us an overview of the kb37 Controller Keyboard and three new modules:

January 28, 201610 Comments

Yamaha Intros Reface Keytar Adapter

At the 2016 NAMM Show, Yamaha introduced a keytar attachment for the company’s line of Reface mobile mini keyboards. The combination of the keytar attachment and the Reface’s support for battery power means that users have the same freedom to move around as guitarist and bassists. Yamaha’s Nate Tschetter gave us a quick overview of the new Reface… Read More Yamaha Intros Reface Keytar Adapter

January 28, 2016January 28, 201623 Comments

90 Seconds Of Face-Melting Roli Shredding, Courtesy Of Jordan Rudess

At the Winter NAMM Show, expressive controller manufacturer Roli featured a variety of artists at its booth, showcasing its RISE controllers with virtuosic musical performances. In this video, keyboardist and synth designer Jordan Rudess performs a classically-inspired composition on the Roli Seaboard Rise 49 controller.

January 27, 2016January 27, 201621 Comments