WNAMM08: Arturia Origin Keyboard Demonstrated

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.

AMM08: M-Audio Reveal The ProKeys Sonus

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.

NAMM: Livewire Chaos Computer

via felix inferious where you will find a couple more NAMM shots.

http://www.livewire-synthesizers.com/

Novation Remote SL Compact

I don't believe this one is NAMM new, but I haven't put it up yet, so here it is.
"The ReMOTE SL COMPACT MIDI controller is the first keyboard to provide an affordable route to automatic, instant and intelligent control of all major sequencers and all automatable plug-ins. The SL COMPACT’s giant 144-character screen displays up to eight assigned parameters at once, with the essential data laid out logically right before the user’s eyes.
Automap Universal software ensures that little or no user setup is required. Sequencer controls are automatically mapped to the SL COMPACT the moment the sequencer boots up, whilst all VST or AU parameters are intuitively assigned as soon as a plug-in opens. In addition, an instant click and control ‘learn’ function is available for quick custom assigning, providing personalised plug-in control. The SL COMPACT’s unique PAC (pointer-assigned control) technology combined with its ‘speed dial’ also help to maximise efficiency by providing tactile control of any parameter on which the mouse pointer rests in Automap Universal mode."

You can find more info on the Novation Remote SL Compact site.

NAMM: Novation Nio 2/4

"nio 2 | 4 is a 2 In / 4 Out mobile USB interface for the modern music maker. Nio 2 | 4 features Novation’s unique ‘Direct FX’ technology, placing a powerful multi-effects engine within nio 2 | 4’s custom drivers. These effects rest close to the core of your computer, working independently of other software and providing powerful ultra-low latency effects for hassle-free, real time jamming and recording. This same unique environment ensures rock-solid, lightning-fast performance, making it the ideal interface solution for home recording, live performing and DJ’ing alike; one size fits all. With two headphones outputs, it’s also an ideal solution for the classroom environment.

nio 2 | 4’s multi-effects engine includes a selection of the world’s finest guitar amp and distortion pedal effects, as well as filters, delay, chorus and phaser effects derived from Novation’s synth classic, the Supernova II. Finally, nio 2 | 4 features EQ, compression, gating and reverb solutions from signal processing experts, Focusrite."
You can find more info on the Novation Nio site.

NAMM: Novation Nocturn

"eaturing the latest Automap Universal 2.0 software, exclusive to Novation controllers, Nocturn provides automatic, instant and intelligent control of all automatable plug-ins within every major sequencer, including Pro Tools.

Nocturn features eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders, each equipped with a bright eleven-LED ring (ideal for laptop DJ’ing in a dark club environment). These are accompanied by eight user-assignable illuminated buttons and a smooth, professional 45mm cross-fader. The finishing touch is Novation’s unique ‘speed dial’; a touch-sensitive rotary encoder that instantly takes control of whatever your mouse is focused on!

Featuring a revolutionary new 'heads-up transparent control GUI', Automap Universal 2.0 places a transparent control map across your computer screen, to be recalled or hidden at will. Little or no user setup is required and plug-in control can be exactly the way you want it, no matter what music software you use. Just boot up the plug-in and you’ll see at a glance how the parameters are automatically assigned to each of Nocturn’s controls. An instant click and control ‘learn’ function is also available for quick re-assigning of controls, or for creating your own controller map in seconds. Multiple page options mean that you can assign a potentially infinite number of parameters for each plug-in."

You can find more info on Novation's Nocturn Page.

Sequential Circuits Six-Trak on Aliens Project

Image via the Alien's Project blog. The Six-Trak was featured with samples as the Aliens Project Toy of the Month for June of 2004.

Korg M3 Radias Rock - NY To Barbados

YouTube via KidNepro
"Proto Rock 1.2 - Radias Rock for the Korg M3 is now available from Kid Nepro.
Music and Video by: Steve Proto
More info and demos at: www.kidnepro.com
2008 - Kid Nepro Productions"
Man, I remember the Kid Nepro ads in the back of Keyboard Magazine from ages ago - according to their site, they started in 1984. It's a trip seeing them on YouTube now. Hopefully more synth demos will come including some older gear they did soundsets for.

Roland TB-303 Tattoo

via anon:

"I've had myself tattooed with a TB-303 on my 22nd birthday this past August."

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NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - Analogue Systems modular noise

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here are some noises being generated from a monster Analogue Systems system 8500 with the new rs430 Distortion module. You can also see the new rs600 Performance Wheels modules which are more than just beautiful."

Update via REwire in the comments:
"Oh wait, those are my arms!

In short, the RS-430 Distortion Module has a distortion level that's cv'able as well as the mix ratio. The variations in the video are various CV sources like LFO, S&H and OSC's to the CV inputs. That makes all kinds of distortion sequencing possible, something you can't do with outboard pedals. Also, nothing else in Euro does this; previous distortions like Doepfer's are really Wave Multipliers you have to feed a Sine or Triangle. This takes any waveform and distorts cleanly. I've tried running my modular through guitar distortions and single cycle waveforms just turn to squares and disappear.

I think this video gives you an idea what your tone from a single OSC sounds like and what CV does to it. Make music or noise of that."