SONiVOX is hyping their new Vocal Production Synthesizer, a new product from their Nemesynth Audio Research Group. SONiVOX claims the Vocalizer is a completely new concept in modern music production that couples a new synthesis engine with an open input based architecture. Vocalizer is one part effect plug-in and one part virtual instrument. Vocalists, non-vocalists
Laura Escude talks with EM about her debut hybrid-electronic album, Pororoca, and her experiences as a classical musician and an Ableton Live trainer.
With absolutely no modesty, the innovators at Sugar Bytes have announced “the most complete guitar software of all times.” And watching the video below…they might be right! The actual guitar player has been transformed into a step sequencer system that allows you to control playing styles, chord progressions and song structures. Guitarist can be played
Dr. Dre, P. Diddy and now Q… Harman International has announced the Quincy Jones Signature Headphone Line by AKG. The new line includes three models: the Q701 reference-class premium over-ears, the Q460 portable on-ear mini headphones and the Q350 in-ear headphones. Musician, artist, humanitarian, Quincy Jones is a true original. His productions, which include the best-selling album
The GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer is a software-based editor application for the Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer. Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X, the GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer allows users to access the ..
Native Instruments has released five new products with their new KOMPLETE 7 Instruments and Effects range. The new products include the modal synthesizer REAKTOR PRISM, the studio reverb REFLEKTOR, the organ emulation VINTAGE ORGANS, the effect suite TRAKTOR’S 12 and the amp emulation RAMMFIRE. All products are based on the technology of KONTAKT, REAKTOR and
Owners of Eventide plug-ins now have another month to upgrade to the Anthology II bundle at a discount, thanks to Eventide’s extension of the Anthology II Upgrade Special. Until September 30, 2010, Eventide Anthology own..
Dangerous Music announced today that it has begun shipping its new stereo ‘Dangerous BAX EQ’. The new one-rack space unit is ideal for use in mastering and as a final mix buss shelving EQ. Built in response to demand fro..
Prices drop on entire Receptor range
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Ableton is focusing on users who want to learn more about Live 8 with its new “University of Ableton” campaign: anyone who buys Live 8, Suite 8, Live Intro or any upgrade between September 1 and October 31, 2010 will rec..
The Korg microKEY features 37 velocity-sensing mini keys, using the same Natural Touch keybed found on the Korg microKORG XL Analog Modeling Synthesizer/Vocoder and microSTATION Music Workstation. This keybed has been de..
Jon Hopkins performs live at the ICA. Photo ( CC-BY-SA ) Matt Biddulph . Classically trained as a pianist, musician and producer Jon Hopkins has one of the richest resumes in electronic music. He’s a frequent collaborator with Brian Eno, wand has worked with artists like Coldplay (who featured his music on their last album), Tunng, David Holmes, and Imogen Heap. He worked with director Peter Jackson, and has a sci-fi score on the way. He also has a rich set of solo releases . And we’ve seen him here recently with remix swaps with Four Tet and contributions to Eno’s upcoming Warp record . Coming to the Electric Zoo Festival , the blowout Randall’s Island Labor Day weekend electronic party here in New York, he’s set to perform a straight-up, genuinely live set, complete with a small squadron of KAOSS Pads. You can catch him Sunday at 1pm if you’re at the event.
Comprising two sample packs, Total Tribal Drum Beats offers more than 120 world-class tribal beats per pack. Each tribal beat is supplied with and without kick drum; users will find that some of these drum beats have a stripped-down version to deliver just the right tribal groove to breakdowns or step downs.
This new set of 32 KARMA-fied combis for the Korg M3 and Korg M50 is priced at $32, and includes grooves and sonic textures in a wide variety of styles.
The Octa-Capture USB 2 audio interface is a 10-input/10-output device for computer-based multichannel audio production. Octa-Capture combines 24-bit/192kHz performance and proprietary preamp and streaming technology in a compact unit.
The X-Patch is a very straightforward 16-by-16 analogue routing matrix, with enough little extra features to satisfy most needs straight out of the box. Outwardly it’s deceptively simple. The front panel sports a power switch, inputs for channels 1 and 2 (either jack or XLR) and outputs for channels 1 and 2 on XLR. The rear panel has four 25-way D-Subs handling the 16 channels of audio ins and outs, an Ethernet socket to connect to your computer, two MIDI ports – one in and one out – and a five-pin DIN socket for the external power supply. Having got it all connected, the next thing to do is to install the supplied software onto your computer and get the two talking, which can be in done one of two ways. If you only have one unit and aren’t on a network, a straight Ethernet cable between the two will suffice.
PRESS RELEASE: Roland is pleased to announce that its popular AX-Synth Shoulder Synthesizer is now available in a premium black sparkle finish. The new glass-particle UV finish reacts to various lighting conditions, creating a glistening appearance that is striking under stage lighting. The AX-Synth remains available in the standard white finish as well. Created with the art of performance in mind, the AX-Synth allows keyboardists to connect with their audience as guitarists and singers do. It represents Roland’s new generation of remote keyboards, offering an onboard sound engine that features a collection of the company’s best cutting-edge synth sounds. When wearing the battery-powered AX-Synth, keyboardists can escape their standard stationary rig and create kinetic musical performances, moving freely around the stage. The ribbon controller, mod bar, D BEAM, and assignable knobs give players the ability to perform memorable and expressive solos with the ultimate real time control. The AX-Synth features 49 velocity-sensitive keys, and is the first shoulder keyboard to include a 128-voice polyphonic sound engine with 256 distinct tones accessible from eight bank buttons. It can also send and receive standard MIDI messages for use with other keyboards or sound modules. The AX-Synth includes a dedicated V-LINK button to control visual elements, and a dedicated PC software editor/librarian application is available for download for players who would like to customize their own sounds
Korg has announced a limited edition of the WaveDrum with a solid black metallic rim and an exclusive black suede Remo drum head. The original Korg WaveDrum was introduced to the music world back in 1994. This innovative musical instrument was known for its innovative design, performance possibilities, unique sounds and whopping price. Out of
Christian Blomert has released TouchABLE, a new Ableton Live controller app. Features: — Clip grid
The Telefunken R-F-T range has been developed to offer this iconic brand at a more affordable price by using what are coyly called ‘off-shore’ components. In the case of the AR-51, this means that the diaphragm and power supply are made off-shore, tested in the US and combined with a new-old-stock ECC81 valve-based amplifier and the same transformer as found in their C-12 and ELA M 251E models. As a hybrid design, the AR-51 – looking like a slightly squat C-12 – has been branded a ‘utility’ mic and, as such, escapes the expectations of a direct vintage facsimile. Even though it’s only 20% of the price of a reissue C-12, at £1,500 it’s still no impulse purchase. Supplied with shockmount, power supply, IEC cable and 5m mic-PSU connector, the mic itself is weighty, though not too challenging for standard mic stands, and engineered to a very high standard inside and out. The shockmount is simple but, again, of the standard expected from a high-end mic
Roland announced the JUNO-Gi Mobile Synthesizer with Digital Recorder. Not only is the JUNO-Gi compact, easy to use, and affordable, it also boasts an all-new sound set designed for live performance, built-in eight-track..
Musicovery is a eh, music discovery software, which allows you to program your own radio station based on mood. The Musicovery mood matrix displays 2 axis, from calm to energetic and dark to positive; by clicking and fine tuning the position on the mood matrix, the company claims you can dial in the exact vibe you
The Sonoris Mastering Equalizer (SMEQ) is a parametric equalizer in VST, AU and RTAS format for Windows and Mac. It has selectable linear phase or minimum phase operation per band. The plug-in is suitable for mixing and ..
PRESS RELEASE: Roland marks a new RD series milestone with the introduction of the RD-700NX, an instrument that raises the bar for onstage performance with its incredible sound, touch, and control capabilities. This flagship stage piano is packed with professional features for gigging keyboard players, including Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine along with newly developed E. Piano based on SuperNATURAL technology, the finest keyboard action: PHA III Ivory Feel keyboard with escapement, a unique Sound Focus feature, and a large, high-resolution LCD screen. On board the RD-700NX are three stunning grand pianos (with 30 variations), all driven by the SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine. SuperNATURAL Piano offers the ultimate playing experience, delivering seamless variations in tone from pianissimo to fortissimo, notes that fade naturally without looping, and three-dimensional sound and response. The RD-700NX is also equipped with E. Piano sounds based on SuperNATURAL technology which offers accurate models of various classic electric pianos from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Going far beyond standard sampling of electric pianos, the SuperNATURAL technology enables complete control and expressivity, giving players the ability to customise sounds and create entirely new electric piano voices. For a true grand piano playing feel, the RD-700NX is fitted with the PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with escapement. This keyboard offers maximum comfort, playability, and response, and perfectly conveys dynamic, velocity-based tonal changes. This supreme keyboard action draws maximum expressivity out of both SuperNATURAL Piano and E
PRESS RELEASE: Roland announces the JUNO-Gi Mobile Synthesizer with Digital Recorder. The JUNO-Gi is compact, easy to use, and affordable and also boasts an all-new sound set designed for live performance, built-in eight-track digital recorder with 64 virtual tracks, and easy integration with many digital audio workstations through its built-in audio interface. The JUNO-Gi runs on AC power or batteries, so users can play music anywhere. On board are over 1,300 brand-new, top-quality sounds optimised for live gigs. Sounds are organised into Live Sets, allowing four-way splits and layers with ease. Tone Category buttons make it simple to navigate the massive sound library, while the powerful mood, pitch bend, and D BEAM controllers let players add expression to sounds as they perform. The JUNO-Gi also includes a built-in eight-track digital recorder for song production, complete with transport controls, mix faders, and a dedicated rhythm machine track. Record directly to a single high-capacity SD card for up to 192 hours of possible recording time with a single 32 GB card. JUNO-Gi sounds can be recorded easily along with a vocal mic or guitar when connected via the rear-panel XLR microphone, guitar, and line level inputs. Powerful dedicated effects processing is available for live recording, mixing, and mastering, including BOSS GT-Series professional guitar effects and effects designed for vocal processing. The JUNO-Gi also functions as a USB audio/MIDI interface, making it the perfect companion for computer music production. Users can record JUNO-Gi sounds and play software instruments in any DAW, and also record vocals and guitars while using the JUNO-Gi’s onboard effects. In addition, the JUNO-Gi comes bundled with Cakewalk’s award-winning SONAR 8.5 LE software, giving users a complete DAW solution for their PC. ——————————————————————————————————————- Information taken from official press release, for more visit Roland ——————————————————————————————————————- Submit a press release: email musicradar.pressreleases@futurenet.com Connect with MusicRadar: via Twitter , Facebook and YouTube Get MusicRadar straight to your inbox: Sign up for the free weekly newsletter Related Stories The most outrageous drum kits on the internet Korg microKey: the playable mini controller keyboard? Roland introduces RD-700NX stage piano Roland announces Octa-Capture audio interface Roland AX-Synth now in black sparkle finish
PRESS RELEASE: Roland introduces the OCTA-CAPTURE USB 2.0 Audio Interface, a 10- input/10-output device for computer-based multi-channel audio production. OCTA-CAPTURE sets a new standard in portable USB 2.0 interfaces, combining premium components, 24-bit/192 kHz performance, and preamp and streaming technology in an affordable and compact unit. Designed for high-level audio production, OCTA-CAPTURE features eight professional-grade VS Preamps with each channel providing a combo-XLR input jack, phantom power, low-cut filter, phase invert, and digital compression. These digitally controlled microphone preamps are built with premium components, resulting in transparent audio with a superior signal-to-noise ratio. The space-saving combo jacks also accommodate
Roland introduced the OCTA-CAPTURE USB 2.0 Audio Interface, a 10- input/10-output device for computer-based multi-channel audio production. According to Roland, OCTA-CAPTURE sets a new standard in portable USB 2.0 interf..
