Akai Synthstation 49
Here’s what AKAI has to say about it:
SynthStation49 is the most advanced, intuitive music controller designed specifically for use with the iPad and the first true iPad performance tool for musicians. Working seamlessly with Akai Professional’s heralded SynthStation software, SynthStation49 provides unparalleled music creation capabilities, including direct in-app MIDI recording from its velocity-sensitive keyboard, nine MPC-style drum pads and array of transport controls. In addition to its integration with the SynthStation app, SynthStation49 is also completely iOS CoreMIDI compatible, making it instantly compatible with dozens of music apps already in the App Store and hundreds more on the way.
Dock, power and position the iPad perfectly using the adjustable-angled cradle, or establish commanding control over your favorite computer software using SynthStation49‘s USB/MIDI port. Professional ¼” outputs and extreme portability ensure you’ll be able to take your sequences straight to the stage at a moments notice.
SynthStation49 is the only full-featured, professional keyboard controller allowing direct MIDI performance recording onto an iPad. Bridging Akai Professional’s popular MPK controllers with the previously released SynthStation25, SynthStation49 provides immense software control with forty-nine, full-size velocity-sensitive keys, nine backlit MPC-style drum pads and full transport buttons. An adjustable-angled dock for iPad allows the user to easily slide their tablet into the SynthStation49’s cradle and position the screen to their preference.
SynthStation49’s keyboard, pitch/modulation wheels and sustain pedal input provide great feel and the essential controls for musicians and producers to compose, record and perform. The nine drum pads of SynthStation49 give users immediate, intuitive beat-creation capabilities over the 50 classic and modern kits available within the SynthStation software. Program, Sequence, Song select and Transport buttons also provide quick navigation to the SynthStation App’s most used components for a seamless, efficient workflow.
SynthStation49 also contains a stereo pair of professional ¼” TRS outputs with volume knob for easy connecting to other pro audio equipment on stage or in the studio. A headphone output also lets users practice and compose in private. The SynthStation49’s USB port can be connected directly to a Mac or PC computer to receive power in addition to transmitting MIDI to and from music software – a great way to turn the SynthStation App or other CoreMIDI compatible App into a sound module. You can even use SynthStation49 as a traditional USB MIDI controller with your computer – no iPad required!
NAMM: AKAI releases Synthstation49
Introducing the synthstation49 by AKAI
More info below:
SynthStation49 is the most advanced, intuitive music controller designed specifically for use with the iPad and the first true iPad performance tool for musicians. Working seamlessly with Akai Professional heralded SynthStation software, SynthStation49 provides unparalleled music creation capabilities, including direct in-app MIDI recording from its velocity-sensitive keyboard, nine MPC-style drum pads and array of transport controls.
In addition to its integration with the SynthStation app, SynthStation49 is also completely iOS CoreMIDI compatible, making it instantly compatible with dozens of music apps already in the App Store and hundreds more on the way.
Dock, power and position the iPad perfectly using the adjustable-angled cradle, or establish commanding control over your favorite computer software using SynthStation49‘s USB/MIDI port. Professional ¼” outputs and extreme portability ensure you’ll be able to take your sequences straight to the stage at a moments notice.
SynthStation49 is the only full-featured, professional keyboard controller allowing direct MIDI performance recording onto an iPad. Bridging Akai Professional’s popular MPK controllers with the previously released SynthStation25, SynthStation49 provides immense software control with forty-nine, full-size velocity-sensitive keys, nine backlit MPC-style drum pads and full transport buttons. An adjustable-angled dock for iPad allows the user to easily slide their tablet into the SynthStation49’s cradle and position the screen to their preference.
SynthStation49’s keyboard, pitch/modulation wheels and sustain pedal input provide great feel and the essential controls for musicians and producers to compose, record and perform. The nine drum pads of SynthStation49 give users immediate, intuitive beat-creation capabilities over the 50 classic and modern kits available within the SynthStation software. Program, Sequence, Song select and Transport buttons also provide quick navigation to the SynthStation App’s most used components for a seamless, efficient workflow.
SynthStation49 also contains a stereo pair of professional ¼” TRS outputs with volume knob for easy connecting to other pro audio equipment on stage or in the studio. A headphone output also lets users practice and compose in private. The SynthStation49’s USB port can be connected directly to a Mac or PC computer to receive power in addition to transmitting MIDI to and from music software – a great way to turn the SynthStation App or other CoreMIDI compatible App into a sound module. You can even use SynthStation49 as a traditional USB MIDI controller with your computer – no iPad required!
AkaiConnect SDK allows third-party developers to take advantage of all the professional controls and capabilities of Akai Pro’s SynthStation49 keyboard controller and incorporate support for those controls within their iPad applications. Software developers interested in creating programs compatible with SynthStation49 can submit an application now at SynthStationApp.com.
Akai gives you the MPK mini
Akai Professional is now shipping the MPK mini, an ultra-compact mini-keyboard with an impressive array of buttons, knobs and pads to provide “hands-on” performance and production control no matter your location.
MPK mini strikes the perfect balance between portability and comprehensive software control by melding together the complete control offered in the popular Akai Pro MPK family with the grab-and-go convenience of the LPK25 and LPD8. With a 25-note keyboard, 8 back-lit, MPC-style pads and 8 Q-Link knobs, the MPK mini is the ultimate portable controller to get your music moving.
MPK mini features
- Ultra-portable software MIDI controller.
- 25-note, velocity-sensitive mini keyboard.
- Eight backlit, velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads (2 banks, 16 total).
- Pads can send note information, MIDI CCs and program changes.
- Eight assignable Q-Link knobs to adjust virtually any parameter.
- Built-in Arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and patterns.
- Tap-Tempo button to quickly adjust pace of the Arpeggiator.
- Dedicated Octave Up, Octave Down and Sustain buttons.
- Program Recall button to restore up to 4 separate global settings.
- Solid Akai Pro design.
- Powered through USB; no AC adaptor required.
The Akai Professional MPK mini is now officially available and ready to ship for $199 USD (MSRP) / $99 USD (street).
More information: Akai Pro / MPK mini
iPhone Music Studio Gets SynthStation25 Support
Developer Alexander Gross has released an update to Music Studio – a virtual music studio for iOS – adding support for the Akai SynthStation25.
New in version 1.6:
- Akai SynthStation 25 support
- Core MIDI support
- Rearrange tracks in the MIX screen (tap and hold the icon)
- Keyboard transposition setting
New stuff from Progtronica
A video by Nigel Sinfantus featuring a Re:mix of their new track
Ableton Live…Live Ableton Progtronica Novaton Launchpad Original Re-Mix: “For Soul”
“progtronica.com , A live performance from Progtronica producer Nigel Sifantus “For Soul”. All original music produced in Ableton Live and live remixed using the Novation Launchpad and ZeRO SL MKII, and with live beats programmed on the spot using the Akai MPD 24. One of the first new tracks since the release of the debut Progtronica EP “Live For No One” (released on 10/26/10 from no service required records) Sifantus is continuing the YouTube hit Ableton video blog series. For more information and to preview the new EP visit nigelsifantus.com“
NanoStudio – adding support for the Akai SynthStation25 MIDI controller
Blip Interactive has updated its iPhone music app NanoStudio, adding support for the Akai SynthStation25 MIDI controller, and the update is now available in iTunes.
Here’s what’s new in the update:
- Support for Akai SynthStation 25 MIDI controller
- Song/metronome monitor during sample record
- Improved sample interpolation quality
NanoStudio Features:
- 4x Eden synths, TRG-16 trigger pads, 6 track sequencer, 7 input mixer with two sends
- Insert Effects – 2 per synth (waveshaper, chorus/flanger/delay)
- Send Effects – 2 (reverb, chorus/flanger/delay)
- Total polyphony – 48 stereo 44.1kHz voices, Buffer latency – 10ms
- Highly optimized code for good battery life and no audio stuttering
- Sampling and resampling
- Transfer samples and final mixes to or from your Mac/PC over WiFi
- Audio copy/paste for sharing audio with other compatible apps (Sonoma/Intua)
- MIDI input with the Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer or Akai SynthStation 25
- Upload your mix directly to SoundCloud (wav or ogg formats)
- Sample editor with 4 levels of undo/redo
- Real-time performance and recording with single or dual keyboards, trigger pads, XY controllers and pitch bend wheel
- 128 global synth presets and 64 per-project synth presets
- 16 trigger pads with configurable loop direction, trigger mode, mute groups, volume envelope and much more
- Realtime record with undo
- 6 track song editor with up to 250 parts/patterns
- Pattern editor with up to 500 events per pattern
- Draw note and controller events
- Editing functions include delete, merge, copy, move, note length, transpose, clean and quantize
- Controller editing and automation
- Time signatures 2/4 – 7/4
- 4 levels of undo/redo on every song/pattern editing operation
- Built in help
Support for Akai Pro’s SynthStation25 keyboard controller is included. SynthStation25 delivers hardware control for improved performance capability and expression.
Music Made With Buttons 4.0
Here’s a new video from Egadz. In this video you will se him performing his new song on, what we think is an Akai MPD24 Pad Controller, accompanied by a CME UF midi keyboard. All with some serious live looping, button mashing, and knob turning
Egadz, proprietor of Kid Without Radio records is also an underground phenomenon unto himself. His music is a unique blend of IDM/electronic experimental waves. Performing live Egadz is unlike his laptop contemporaries, everything is played out raw with an improvised wit. In the last 8 years he has built a successful indie record label that is now distributed through Alpha Pup, and has established a niche worldwide following. Egadz just spent the earlier part of this year on a successful 2 1/2 month, 32 show headlining tour in 8 different countries. His imprint is home to many great talents such as Edison, DJ Pain, and Upsidedown Astronaut. He is touring in support of his latest release; We Want Neutrinos.
APC20 vs Launchpad
The DSP project has released yet another nice demo featuring the APC20 and the Novation Launchpad
In response to the popular Novation Launchpad Akai have released the APC20 weighing in at the same price point but with faders clearly the APC20 is going to have the advantage right?
Remember kids this is your last chance to win the KJ Sawka sample pack so check out thedspproject.com/samples to enter!
The APC20 explained:
Both n4Sphere & Algorhythmik wanted to know about how I setup last weeks APC20 demo set so thats exactly what im going to do. An explanation of my fx rack, midi mappings and suggestions to improve this setup to take it further.
I forgot to mention in this video I had a HP filter on the master channel mapped to the 4th fader for the demo too.
Also note that entrys to win the KJ Sawka sample pack have been few so you still a good chance to win it, check out thedspproject.com/samples for details.
Coming soon the Akai Pro MPK mini
The Akai Pro MPK mini is an ultra-compact mini-keyboard with an impressive array of buttons, knobs and pads to provide “hands-on” performance and production control no matter your location. MPK mini strikes the perfect balance between portability and comprehensive software control by melding together the complete control offered in the popular Akai Pro MPK family with the grab-and-go convenience of the LPK25 and LPD8. With a 25-note keyboard, 8 back-lit, MPC-style pads and 8 Q-Link knobs, the MPK mini is the ultimate portable controller to get your music moving.
The MPK mini keyboard is ideal for quickly entering notes and phrases into your computer. The velocity-sensitive keys allow you to accurately express dynamics, while accessing different pitch ranges is done instantly through dedicated Octave Up and Down buttons. Create sparkling, staccato leads and driving bass-lines in a variety of time denominations and patterns with MPK mini’s built-in Arpeggiator. A Tap-Tempo button gives you the ability to quickly adjust the Arpeggiator clock which is essential if you’re looking to stay in sync with a band. A Sustain button holds notes after releasing your hand from the keyboard allowing you the opportunity to easily pound pads and twist knobs, with no pedal required.
MPK mini’s 8 back-lit, velocity-sensitive pads are based on Akai Professional’s MPC line of iconic music production stations. Great for firing one-shot samples and sequencing drum patterns, you can use the pads to send note information, MIDI CCs, or even program changes. Pressing the Bank button will quickly toggle between 2 banks of pads giving you access to 16 pads in total. Additionally, the MPK mini has 8 assignable Q-Link knobs to control virtually any parameter in your software.
MPK mini works plug-and-play with Mac and PC and requires no software driver installation or wall power for operation. It has four memory banks for programming and recalling settings appropriate to your favorite software programs. The included software editor lets you quickly map MPK mini’s controls as well.
Elektrify me
This is a demo of Electrify for the iPad controlled by an APC 40 from AKAI.
Every function of Electrify (even the step parameters) can be controlled by the APC 40 making the APC 40 a real Groovebox with step sequencer and clip matrix! No need to touch the iPad’s display It’s just awesome to play around with it!
What do you need for that? a Midi Interface (iConnectMidi by iConnectivity when it’s released eventually) for connecting your iPad and the APC 40.
I use the MidiMobilizer, a USB-Midi Converter and Bome Midi Translator for testing.This feature will be released in some weeks with an update for Electrify for free. And the best: it will work with your iPhone 4, too!
www.electrifyme.net
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