NAMM 2016: Soulsby Synthesizers Odytron Limited Edition
Limited to 100
NAMM2016 Exclusive Interview with Synth Pioneer Dave Rossum
NAMM2016 Exclusive interview with – the Creator of E-MU Systems
His modules will be available soon from
http://analoguezone.com/rossum-electr…
NAMM 2016: Checking out the Soulsby Synthesizers Oscitron
The first eurorack offering from Soulsby
NAMM 2016: MFB Tanzmaus and Tanzbar Lite
Two new drum machines from the Berlin residents
zZounds http://www.zzounds.com/lp/zzounds-bac…
Arturia Matrix Brute – NAMM 2016
Analogue synthesizer with matrix control.
Introducing K-Mix from Keith McMillen Instruments
Introducing Keith McMillen’s K-Mix: an unbreakable, 8-in/10-out audio interface and programmable mixer. K-Mix features 2 ultra-accurate, high-efficiency low noise μPre preamps, and a precision opto-tactile control surface that was designed from the ground up for an unprecedented level of control. We’ve made super clean audio more accessible, so you can focus on the music.
K-Mix is a go-anywhere, fully-programmable, audio multi-tool that can meet all your needs as an artist, whether you’re in the studio or on the road. With no moving parts, K-Mix can be transported in a backpack without the fear of snapping off a fader or knob, while still giving you unrivaled audio quality, mixer functionality, and control.
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Aerodrums – a virtual reality Oculus Rift instrument
Aerodrums is an air-drumming instrument. It is portable and as expressive as a real drum kit. With headphones, it can be silent to those around you.
Visit http://aerodrums.com for more information.
Developed by former researchers at the Trinity College Dublin Vision and Visualization lab, Yann Morvan and Richard Lee, Aerodrums is an air drumming musical instrument which utilizes motion capture technology to create a fully functional, customizable drumset.
Aerodrums are intended as an alternative for drummers who lack space for an acoustic or electronic drum kit, as well as for drummers who don’t want to annoy their neighbors — or even as the perfect starter kit for a young aspiring drummer who may have difficulty convincing their parents to commit to buying an acoustic drum set.
The Aerodrums virtual drum set system works via small reflective balls placed on the ends of drumsticks and reflective strips the user attaches to their feet. A commodity high-speed camera locks on to these strips to track the drummer’s hand and foot movements converting them to quality drum sound. The user can customize the drum set to allow for their preference of drum, cymbal and pedal configuration. In addition, they can upload their own sounds to further customize their kit, or use Aerodrums’ MIDI compatibility to interface with other music software or hardware.
The Rift is a virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Oculus VR. With Aerodrums, the headset displays a fully immersive 3D experience that makes you feel like you are actually behind a traditional, acoustic drumset. Aerodrums leverages Rift’s head-tracking capability to take into account the drummer’s head position when rendering both the visuals and the audio.
“Since we made Aerodrums, I have resumed playing drums even though y drum kit is still in my parents’ garden shed. With the VR mode, I find myself forgetting that the kit isn’t actually there,” said co-developer of Aerodrums, Richard Lee.
Aerodrums allows the player to perform dynamic techniques seemingly impossible in air drumming such as double stroke rolls (two single strokes played by the same hand to create a sustained, continuous sound); ghost notes (ornamental notes played very softly between the ‘main’ notes). Even open and closed hi-hat cymbal sounds are easily played with Aerodrums with virtually no latency. Drummers can also navigate the software’s user interface using their drumsticks. The Aerodrums system is as intuitive as air drumming and uses the same coordination skills a player would need on a real kit. Aerodrums are also incredibly dynamic, sensing the velocity of the drummer’s motion allowing the player to “hit” the drums softly or loudly.
The Aerodrums kit includes the sticks, stick tips, reflective strips, light and software. The full set retails worldwide for$199, £129 and €175, and includes unlimited, lifetime customer service. The Aerodrums virtual reality upgrade will be available in Q2 2016. See the Aerodrums site for details.
Full focus on Korg Minilogue Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer
This is the unboxing of and my initial go at using Korg’s brand new Minilogue Polyphonic Synthesizer. This is a four voice analog polysynth with a BBD-style delay. It sounds fantastic and allows you to store 200 patches. It also has a 16 step sequencer storable per patch that allows you to store your melodic ideas and parameter automations to remind you of what you had in mind stylistically for the patch in addition to its tone. This will serve as my main keyboard-style synth in The Galaxy Electric. It’s analog, allows for a decent amount of patch storage, and it has a built-in beautiful sounding delay which is typically my go to effect for the kind of synth work I do. I am a fan and found its timing to be very serendipitous.
Great deals on Korg minilogue at Kraft Music:
http://www.kraftmusic.com/brands/korg…
The Korg minilogue polyphonic analog synthesizer at the 2016 Winter NAMM Show.
Rhythmic sequences with Korg Monologue. No external FX.
NAMM2016 Introducing the New Sputnik Modular Eurorack Modules
NAMM2016 Introducing the New Sputnik Modular Eurorack Modules
Sputnik Modular – Dual Multisegment Function Generator
Sputnik Modular – Sequential Filter
Sputnik Modular – Spectral Processor
Sputnik Modular – KB MD Expander
Sputnik Modular – Frequency Shifter
Sputnik Modular – 16 Step Voltage Source
Sputnik Modular – Multistep Voltage Source
Sputnik Modular – Dual Envelope & Gate
Available soon from
http://analoguezone.com/sputnik-modular
NAMM: Teenage Engineering demos new Pocket Operators – Arcade, Office, and Robot
introducing PO-20 office by teenage engineering and cheap monday.
order here: https://teenage.engineering/store#po-20
online manual: https://teenage.engineering/guides/po-20
http://cheapmonday.com
arcade synthesizer and sequencer, with parameter locks, chord control and punch-in effects.
rapid beat making and chiptune improvisation
synthesized arcade sounds
128 chord chaining
128 pattern chaining
16 sounds
16 punch-in effects
step multiplier
only $ 59
introducing PO-24 office by teenage engineering and cheap monday.
order here: https://teenage.engineering/store#po-24
online manual: https://teenage.engineering/guides/po-24
http://cheapmonday.com
noise percussion drum machine and sequencer, with parameter locks, solo functionality and punch-in effects.
sampled vintage hardware and real synthesizer engines
solo control
128 pattern chaining
16 sounds
16 punch-in effects
step multiplier
only $ 59
introducing PO-28 robot by teenage engineering and cheap monday.
order here: https://teenage.engineering/store#po-28
online manual: https://teenage.engineering/guides/po-28
http://cheapmonday.com
live synthesizer and sequencer, with parameter locks, glide control and punch-in effects.
real 8-bit synthesizer engines for making live and sequenced melodies and leads
15 sounds + micro drum
live play + sequencer combo
128 pattern chaining
step multiplier
only $ 5
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