If you ever wanted to be a fly on someone's shoulder walking around the Frankfurt Musikmesse, here you go. Title link takes you to a post on sequencer.de with a link to the video. The modular goodness starts about four minutes into the video. Note that the video is 90M and Moogulator of sequencer.de has asked us to not dowload the video, but just stream it by clicking on the video link and watching it.
Cwejman modular pictured.
Showing posts with label Musikmesse2007. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Musikmesse2007. Show all posts
Sunday, April 01, 2007
More Musikmesse Pics
Title link takes you to a few more shots. Arturia Origin pictured. via sequencer.de.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Solaris Interview at the Messe with Samples
Title link takes you to a podcast on delamar.de. Scroll to get to the player when you get there. Midway John plays a few sounds followed by talking about the synthesis engine.
Via fat eric in the comments of this post. fat eric babblefished the following off of delemar.de. Thanks fat eric! These are the first samples of the Solaris I'm aware of.
"One of the few highlights on the music fair 2007 for me is surely the Solaris, a Synthesizer, which was developed of nobody smaller than John Bowen. The Solaris began as semimodular software Synth for the Scope DSP maps of CreamWare, where it gained fast a good reputation as versatile applicable Synth. Marc and I had the large pleasure the symphatischen and still inspired Synth veterans to interviewen - the result can hear you as Podcast at the end of the article. With the Solaris it acts around a Synthesizer based on SHARC DSPs with 5 oktaven a keyboard, which with a 96kHz audio engine works. Under that about 40 buttons are 5 LCDs, which represent the button parameters. Additionally there is a graphic display, whose use us is not yet completely clear. The algorithms used in the Solaris are to be waited and improved occasionally over software updates. Also extensions are technically feasible and planned according to John Bowen. Perhaps it will also give at a later time some the Scope algorithms for the Solaris. However - John Bowen recommends to switch on and straight on play the equipment simply. The secrets reveal themselves then allegedly automatically. Who cannot allude the hippen Synth with a music shop, should absolutely clean-hear in the Podcast, because it enters or other hearing sample of the master there himself. An inspiring Synth, which by play joy and great sounds from the mass out-stings. The price will lie around the EUR3000. -. Thank you at John Bowen for the interview!"
Via fat eric in the comments of this post. fat eric babblefished the following off of delemar.de. Thanks fat eric! These are the first samples of the Solaris I'm aware of.
"One of the few highlights on the music fair 2007 for me is surely the Solaris, a Synthesizer, which was developed of nobody smaller than John Bowen. The Solaris began as semimodular software Synth for the Scope DSP maps of CreamWare, where it gained fast a good reputation as versatile applicable Synth. Marc and I had the large pleasure the symphatischen and still inspired Synth veterans to interviewen - the result can hear you as Podcast at the end of the article. With the Solaris it acts around a Synthesizer based on SHARC DSPs with 5 oktaven a keyboard, which with a 96kHz audio engine works. Under that about 40 buttons are 5 LCDs, which represent the button parameters. Additionally there is a graphic display, whose use us is not yet completely clear. The algorithms used in the Solaris are to be waited and improved occasionally over software updates. Also extensions are technically feasible and planned according to John Bowen. Perhaps it will also give at a later time some the Scope algorithms for the Solaris. However - John Bowen recommends to switch on and straight on play the equipment simply. The secrets reveal themselves then allegedly automatically. Who cannot allude the hippen Synth with a music shop, should absolutely clean-hear in the Podcast, because it enters or other hearing sample of the master there himself. An inspiring Synth, which by play joy and great sounds from the mass out-stings. The price will lie around the EUR3000. -. Thank you at John Bowen for the interview!"
Friday, March 30, 2007
Akai MPK49 Video
Title link takes you to the video on Sonic State. The demo includes the arpeggiator and note repeat functionality. Pretty cool. I'm hoping the MPK49 sets a new standard on more sequence performance oriented keyboard controllers.
More Messe Vids via Sonic State
More Messe Vids via Sonic State
Anware Instruments Cloxbox Vids from The Frankfurt Musikmesse
anyware cloxbox demo musikmesse 2007
cloxbox demo anyware #2
YouTubes via janvanvolt. Note the audio is horrid, but there you have it.
cloxbox demo anyware #2
YouTubes via janvanvolt. Note the audio is horrid, but there you have it.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Musicmesse via Sequencer.de
More great shots are up on sequencer.de. Title link takes you to them.
For the archives:
Solaris Shots
Messepics THU 2007
Verstaerker Pics from Musikmesse
Frankfurt MusikMesse 2007 - Pics 2
MESSEPICS Part 1 (WED 2007 out of 1.3 GB)
Waldorf Stromberg pictured
For the archives:
Solaris Shots
Messepics THU 2007
Verstaerker Pics from Musikmesse
Frankfurt MusikMesse 2007 - Pics 2
MESSEPICS Part 1 (WED 2007 out of 1.3 GB)
Waldorf Stromberg pictured
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The Nord Wave
Title link takes you to more info and shots from the Musikmesse on Gearjunkies. The smiley face you can see in this previous post apparently is any sample you load into the synth as an oscillator source. Pretty cool...
Monday, March 26, 2007
New From Cwejman
More details posted today via the thread previously posted here.
via Shawn of Analogue Haven:
"I expect Cwejman to show the following new gear:
19" rack with TR-100W transformer box
INS-2MX "Dual Insert Voltage Controlled Amplifier"
MX-4S "Four channel VC Stereo Mixer" (wow Smile )
NS-4 "Four Output VC noise generator"
RES-4 "Quad VC Resonator"
VCEQ-4 "4 band version of the VC parametric EQ"
VCA-4MX "Quad VC Amplifier"
He is also working on the following for the future (these probably
will not be at Musikmesse):
ATT-4 "Quad Attenuator"
Rev7 "VC Reverb processor"
MC-V8 "8-voice midi controller" for midi-cv/gate with dynamics
There are already data sheets for the prototypes (much like the manuals on each individual Cwejman module page at our site) but it is better to wait until Musikmesse so you can see the full details from the Superbooth. Then we will upload info and pricing to our site.
PS: as always, specifications are subject to change. These modules are not yet shipping and enhancements or modifications could be made.
Shawn"
Friday, March 09, 2007
Nine Inch Nails - Survivalism and Plan b News
YouTube via walkboss. The video features the EAR Performance System and Buchla 200e.
Plan b News:
"I wanted to take a moment to give you all a fly-by of some exciting stuff that's going on at Electro-Acoustic Research this Spring...
Plan B Expands Dealer Base
Please join me in welcoming two new dealers to the Plan B family-- Elby-Designs in Australia and ModularT in Japan. This brings the total now to five worldwide locations selling the line. Our retail locations are:
USA: Analogue Haven, Pomona, CA
France: Mesi, Paris
Germany: Schneider's Buro, Berlin
Australia: Elby-Designs, Kariong
Japan: ModularT, Kanagawa-ken
For more info, go to our dealers listing page at: http://www.ear-group.net/purchase.html
EAR Performance System featured in Nine Inch Nails video How cool is this? The new NIN video for 'Survivalism', part of their upcoming Year Zero release, features the EAR Performance System. You can have a look at it here:
http://www.ear-group.net/survivalism.html.
For information on Year Zero, go to http://www.nin.com
New Plan B Product for Spring
We're beginning the production cycles for a slew of new products to be released in the first half of 2007, only some of which were premiered at this year's Winter Namm show in Anaheim. The first into the production cycle is the Model 26 Multi-Tasking CV Processor, which should be in stores in five weeks time with a retail price under $200! You can check it out here:
http://www.ear-group.net/model_26.html
Synthbox has Arrived!
The Synthbox Spacecase Eurorack cases are now at Analogue Haven! Come by and have a look, they're all they promised to be -- beautiful, functional and affordable.
Details here:
http://www.ear-group.net/spacecase.html
Plan B returns to the Musikmesse Superbooth!
We're excited to announce that Plan B products will again be on display at the Schneiderburo Superbooth at this year's Musikmesse fair in Frankfurt, Germany.
Details here:
http://www.superbooth.com/
Thanks for your continuing support,
- Peter Grenader"
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
MFB and Spectral Audio
Title link takes you to some news on MFB and Spectral Audio on SchneidersBuero.
Spectral Audio: They are still with us and will be introducing the sequencer pictured here along with other modules.
MFB: There is a delay on some of their products due to modernizing their technical procedures, however the Synth Lite 2 will be available around the Frankfurt MusikMesse (think European winter NAMM). The Polylite will be discontinued and is selling out now.
via altermark
Spectral Audio: They are still with us and will be introducing the sequencer pictured here along with other modules.
MFB: There is a delay on some of their products due to modernizing their technical procedures, however the Synth Lite 2 will be available around the Frankfurt MusikMesse (think European winter NAMM). The Polylite will be discontinued and is selling out now.
via altermark
Friday, October 06, 2006
Waldorf Update
Via this electro-music.com thread. I have no idea if this is real.
"From: Michael von Garnier
Sent: 06 October 2006 09:50
To: David
Subject: AW: Sales query
Hi,
we are going to have 3 of the old models available soon (MicroQ, Q and Q+) as well as the software bundle 'Waldorf Edition'. There will be a version 2 upgrade available later this year, including Mac/Intel compatibility and AU format)
For next year we are working on a couple of new products, at NAMM and Musikmesse we will see more.
We also have this liitle module for the CME UF series keyboards: The CME Nano module which is basically a MicroQ sounding preset synth.
My best,
Michael von Garnier
-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: David
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 5. Oktober 2006 16:54
An:
Betreff: Sales query
Hi,
Please can you advise what products you have for sale? I am ideally looking for a new Microwave XT but will consider others.
Many thanks,
David."
Update via Moogulator in the comments:
"it's real, I wrote something based on this info some month ago for a magazine in germany called "beat", and still there is no more info available, we have to wait for the products to come.. so this one tells no real new things.. it's also true, that the Q rack is no longer available.. (as well as the XT also) - atm we are waiting for the OS updates on XT + Q Series and new Waldorfs on NAMM"
"From: Michael von Garnier
Sent: 06 October 2006 09:50
To: David
Subject: AW: Sales query
Hi,
we are going to have 3 of the old models available soon (MicroQ, Q and Q+) as well as the software bundle 'Waldorf Edition'. There will be a version 2 upgrade available later this year, including Mac/Intel compatibility and AU format)
For next year we are working on a couple of new products, at NAMM and Musikmesse we will see more.
We also have this liitle module for the CME UF series keyboards: The CME Nano module which is basically a MicroQ sounding preset synth.
My best,
Michael von Garnier
-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: David
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 5. Oktober 2006 16:54
An:
Betreff: Sales query
Hi,
Please can you advise what products you have for sale? I am ideally looking for a new Microwave XT but will consider others.
Many thanks,
David."
Update via Moogulator in the comments:
"it's real, I wrote something based on this info some month ago for a magazine in germany called "beat", and still there is no more info available, we have to wait for the products to come.. so this one tells no real new things.. it's also true, that the Q rack is no longer available.. (as well as the XT also) - atm we are waiting for the OS updates on XT + Q Series and new Waldorfs on NAMM"
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
EAR Musikmesse Shots
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Monday, April 03, 2006
More Musikmesse Shots
Title link takes you to more Musikmesse 2006 shots on Jörg's Synthesizer Site. Nice Curetronic's modular to the left. Via Moogulator.
Friday, March 31, 2006
About the Little Phatty
In case you missed it, the following touches on how the new Moog Little Phatty was born. Note that Axel Hartmann, designer of the user interface for many Waldorf products, the Andromeda A6 and of course the designer of the Hartmann Neuron, was involved. It's fascinating to realize that the physical design of the Little Phatty has ties to Waldorf, the A6, and the Hartmann Neuron.
"Mike talks about the conception of the Little Phatty.
I cannot think of a better transitional topic from my previous memo “Moog without Bob” to “Little Phatty”; Bob’s last project. He was very excited about the possibilities of this keyboard from our earliest discussions. I believe he felt that the technology and the team that we had (have) in place would finally enable him to bring a synth to thousands of musicians who were previously in no financial position to enjoy a Moog synth. I am very proud to say that is exactly what we are about to accomplish with the release of the Little Phatty.
As a starter, let me give you a bit of history about the development of the project. I am not exactly sure when the concept first entered Bob’s mind but I do have notes on it from early 2004 when we had a product planning meeting and Turnkey requested us to give this some consideration but I am sure he had thought about of it long before that. Then during the Summer of 2004 Steve and Bob really began the serious work of technical conception which resulted in Steve writing the initial technical spec in August, 2004. From there my memory gets a little fuzzy because 2005 was such a difficult year. What I do remember is that we sent off our first ideas to Axel Hartmann around October of 2004 and we met with him at the NAMM Show in 2005. (Axel Hartmann and his Design Box industrial design associates have been a long time collaborators of the company.) At NAMM and then subsequently at last year’s Messe, the first concepts of this keyboard began to take shape.
From there, Cyril Lance came on board. While he did not have the time he wanted with Bob, Cyril is an extremely talented engineer in his own right. This will be evident to those who discover the Little Phatty. The project team that worked on this design has come from the far corners of the world – Asheville, North Carolina where Moog is headquartered; Germany where Design Box is located; software from our consultants in California; and importantly our Chinese partners. Yes, our Chinese partners. No, we are not making this keyboard in China. It still will be made right along side the Voyager in Asheville but without the component level support from our Chinese partner we could never reached the low price point of this product.
So what about the name, Little Phatty? Taking a cue from Bob’s choice of the name “moogerfooger” for our line of effects modules, we adopted the moniker “Little Phatty” for our new synth because of its irreverent; tongue-in-cheek nature. At first it was just funny, but it grew on us as the personality of the synth developed. The Little Phatty name is a description of what we wanted this synth to be: smaller, less imposing, a chip off the old block as far as the sound character, and a price point people have a chance of reaching. It is a true Moog synth. It sounds really fat and ballsy. In this way we feel the name echoes the “minimoog”. Bob liked the name Little Phatty. He had a great sense of humor about these things. I know if he were still here we would be enjoying some great laughs, and I think he would really love the way the LP sounds. It definitely contains the sound that he created.
So that’s it. We hope you will buy one, enjoy it, and drop us a note about your experiences with this or any other Moog product.
As always, we appreciate every single one of you.
Warm Regards,
Mike Adams"
"Mike talks about the conception of the Little Phatty.
I cannot think of a better transitional topic from my previous memo “Moog without Bob” to “Little Phatty”; Bob’s last project. He was very excited about the possibilities of this keyboard from our earliest discussions. I believe he felt that the technology and the team that we had (have) in place would finally enable him to bring a synth to thousands of musicians who were previously in no financial position to enjoy a Moog synth. I am very proud to say that is exactly what we are about to accomplish with the release of the Little Phatty.
As a starter, let me give you a bit of history about the development of the project. I am not exactly sure when the concept first entered Bob’s mind but I do have notes on it from early 2004 when we had a product planning meeting and Turnkey requested us to give this some consideration but I am sure he had thought about of it long before that. Then during the Summer of 2004 Steve and Bob really began the serious work of technical conception which resulted in Steve writing the initial technical spec in August, 2004. From there my memory gets a little fuzzy because 2005 was such a difficult year. What I do remember is that we sent off our first ideas to Axel Hartmann around October of 2004 and we met with him at the NAMM Show in 2005. (Axel Hartmann and his Design Box industrial design associates have been a long time collaborators of the company.) At NAMM and then subsequently at last year’s Messe, the first concepts of this keyboard began to take shape.
From there, Cyril Lance came on board. While he did not have the time he wanted with Bob, Cyril is an extremely talented engineer in his own right. This will be evident to those who discover the Little Phatty. The project team that worked on this design has come from the far corners of the world – Asheville, North Carolina where Moog is headquartered; Germany where Design Box is located; software from our consultants in California; and importantly our Chinese partners. Yes, our Chinese partners. No, we are not making this keyboard in China. It still will be made right along side the Voyager in Asheville but without the component level support from our Chinese partner we could never reached the low price point of this product.
So what about the name, Little Phatty? Taking a cue from Bob’s choice of the name “moogerfooger” for our line of effects modules, we adopted the moniker “Little Phatty” for our new synth because of its irreverent; tongue-in-cheek nature. At first it was just funny, but it grew on us as the personality of the synth developed. The Little Phatty name is a description of what we wanted this synth to be: smaller, less imposing, a chip off the old block as far as the sound character, and a price point people have a chance of reaching. It is a true Moog synth. It sounds really fat and ballsy. In this way we feel the name echoes the “minimoog”. Bob liked the name Little Phatty. He had a great sense of humor about these things. I know if he were still here we would be enjoying some great laughs, and I think he would really love the way the LP sounds. It definitely contains the sound that he created.
So that’s it. We hope you will buy one, enjoy it, and drop us a note about your experiences with this or any other Moog product.
As always, we appreciate every single one of you.
Warm Regards,
Mike Adams"
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Terratec Area 61 Expandable Keyboard System
Now this is interesting. The Terratec Area 61 is a MIDI controller with optional built in DSP boards that can host different synth engines. To start they will offer the Terratec Komplexer (basically a Waldorf uQ) and the WaveXtable (more below). In via Harmony Central News. Title link takes you to full release.
"TerraTec Producer will unveil a unique keyboard at the Frankfurt Musikmesse - AREA 61. Based on an unprecedented design, AREA 61 is an expandable keyboard system for studio and gigging musicians. It is a genuine musical instrument with freely selectable, integrated sound generators (optionally available DSP soundboards) that may also serve as a central control unit for all software sequencers and virtual instruments in computer-based music studios.
Sound Generation Options
In addition, keyboardists can equip AREA 61 with optionally available sound modules for use as a classic synthesizer, that is, without a computer. To this end, TerraTec Producer now offers KOMPLEXER, a synthesizer that runs as a VSTi plug-in and as a standalone DSP application. Comprising a real synthesizer based on the Waldorf μQ, it provides more than 400 parameters for shaping the perfect sound. And if this complexity seems a bit overwhelming at first, keyboardists can go to the Easy Edit page, choose from the many presets and easily manipulate their selections using eight Macro controls. Best of all, entire banks port from KOMPLEXER VST to AREA 61's on-board KOMPLEXER DSP. This means KOMPLEXER VST goes wherever the keyboard goes, without having to tote a computer.
Released last year, the WaveXtable module is a 128-voice, GM- and XG-compatible Waveboard offering more than 500 top-drawer sounds. Further modules are in the works. Users can employ other vendors' compatible Wavetable cards, making the AREA 61 a remarkably extendible instrument.
The integrated sound generator's analog output signal goes to the output mixer and may be auditioned with the 2.0 audio system's playback signal as well as over the input monitor. Recording the output signal via USB 2.0 is also an option. The AREA 61 Controller Keyboard will be available in stores in Q 3/ 2006 retailing for 749.00 USD (MSRP)."
"TerraTec Producer will unveil a unique keyboard at the Frankfurt Musikmesse - AREA 61. Based on an unprecedented design, AREA 61 is an expandable keyboard system for studio and gigging musicians. It is a genuine musical instrument with freely selectable, integrated sound generators (optionally available DSP soundboards) that may also serve as a central control unit for all software sequencers and virtual instruments in computer-based music studios.
Sound Generation Options
In addition, keyboardists can equip AREA 61 with optionally available sound modules for use as a classic synthesizer, that is, without a computer. To this end, TerraTec Producer now offers KOMPLEXER, a synthesizer that runs as a VSTi plug-in and as a standalone DSP application. Comprising a real synthesizer based on the Waldorf μQ, it provides more than 400 parameters for shaping the perfect sound. And if this complexity seems a bit overwhelming at first, keyboardists can go to the Easy Edit page, choose from the many presets and easily manipulate their selections using eight Macro controls. Best of all, entire banks port from KOMPLEXER VST to AREA 61's on-board KOMPLEXER DSP. This means KOMPLEXER VST goes wherever the keyboard goes, without having to tote a computer.
Released last year, the WaveXtable module is a 128-voice, GM- and XG-compatible Waveboard offering more than 500 top-drawer sounds. Further modules are in the works. Users can employ other vendors' compatible Wavetable cards, making the AREA 61 a remarkably extendible instrument.
The integrated sound generator's analog output signal goes to the output mixer and may be auditioned with the 2.0 audio system's playback signal as well as over the input monitor. Recording the output signal via USB 2.0 is also an option. The AREA 61 Controller Keyboard will be available in stores in Q 3/ 2006 retailing for 749.00 USD (MSRP)."
SUPERBUTH at the Musikmesse
Title link takes you there. This is the equivalent of the Analogue Haven booth at NAMM. Can't tell if it's actually live or not, but there is some webcam action going on.
TerraTec KOMPLEXER VST
Title link takes you to more. Update via Duvalle in the comments:
"Great news! I was waiting for the KOMPLEXER because it can import Waldorf Micro Q soundsets. I found this audio clip comparing the KOMPLEXER VST and the Micro Q. First one playing is the Micro Q."
http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0BN4JVRY65JNL2G23UJEO9MUAI
Key features & special attributes
* Virtual analog software synthesizer
* Wavetable synthesis
* Imports Waldorf microQ® sounds
* Eight macro controllers
* Up to 256 voices
* Unrestricted access to the sound synthesis engine
* Three oscillators featuring sync and ring modulation
* Two multimode filters (8 types including comb filters)
* Flexible modulation matrix
* Four ADSDSR envelopes
* Audio input with vocoder
* Three LFOs (LFO3 with user waveform)
* Arpeggiator
* 16x16 modulation matrix
* Five effect units offering delay, reverb, chorus, phaser, distortion
* Fully automatable and controllable via MIDI controller
* VST plug-in for Windows 2000, Windows X
* Standalone Mode for use without VST – Host
BTW, apologies for the lack of Messe coverage, but there honestly isn't much new when it comes to synths this year. I've covered most items in previous posts already. If you beleive I've missed anything, please feel free to post a comment and I'll put it up.
"Great news! I was waiting for the KOMPLEXER because it can import Waldorf Micro Q soundsets. I found this audio clip comparing the KOMPLEXER VST and the Micro Q. First one playing is the Micro Q."
http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0BN4JVRY65JNL2G23UJEO9MUAI
Key features & special attributes
* Virtual analog software synthesizer
* Wavetable synthesis
* Imports Waldorf microQ® sounds
* Eight macro controllers
* Up to 256 voices
* Unrestricted access to the sound synthesis engine
* Three oscillators featuring sync and ring modulation
* Two multimode filters (8 types including comb filters)
* Flexible modulation matrix
* Four ADSDSR envelopes
* Audio input with vocoder
* Three LFOs (LFO3 with user waveform)
* Arpeggiator
* 16x16 modulation matrix
* Five effect units offering delay, reverb, chorus, phaser, distortion
* Fully automatable and controllable via MIDI controller
* VST plug-in for Windows 2000, Windows X
* Standalone Mode for use without VST – Host
BTW, apologies for the lack of Messe coverage, but there honestly isn't much new when it comes to synths this year. I've covered most items in previous posts already. If you beleive I've missed anything, please feel free to post a comment and I'll put it up.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Moogulator on the Musikmesse
Title link takes you to Moogulators coverage on the Musikmesse.
Don't miss the link in the post to more.
Don't miss the link in the post to more.
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