NOT NAMM: Circuit Bent Kaossilator GetLoFi Pitch Modification

YouTube via circuitmaster
"Kaossilator modified with an LTC precision oscillator module from GetLoFi.com/shop, this allows for greater pitch control over pre-set sounds."

NAMM: Roland Getting Ready for NAMM

via twitter.com/Roland_US here

"Getting ready for NAMM!"

Roland will be in the Arena

http://www.rolandus.com/ (NAMM site screenshot below for the archives - you can see when I captured it based on the timer)

NAMM Booths here

LeafLabs Maple

full details at LeafLabs

Some snips for the archives (be sure to see the link below):
"Maple can be programmed using an Arduino-style, sketch-based programming environment, which is open-source and can be downloaded online at our website. The Cortex-M3 on Maple comes pre-programmed with a boot-loader – allowing users to upload new code onto it using the USB interface (supported directly by the Cortex-M3), without the need for an external hardware programmer. You can also program the microcontroller directly with an external JTAG interface."

"The Leaf Maple is a microcontroller board based on the STM32F103RB microprocessor. The Maple runs at a maximum of 72 MHz, has 39 digital input/output pins, 16 analog inputs, native full speed USB, 3 USARTs (hardware serial ports), integrated SPI/I2C support, a power jack, and a reset button. Maple is programmable over USB via our provided DFU bootloader, no extra hardware required! Users can also program the onboard program flash via external JTAG interface."

Link: you can find early impressions on the Maple vs. Arduino by Collin Cunningham on Make: here. Collin brought us a number of great videos previously posted here.

Gershon Kingsley - Popcorn (Cuban Orchestra)

YouTube via MrHotpantsImComin. via twitter.com/nortec_fussible (Web/YouTube)
"Orquesta Cubana De Musica Moderna
Directo Desde Cuba (LP 1972)
Areito/ Movie Play
Cuba"

1972

NAMM: Metasonix

The official NAMM graphic from metasonix.com.

Metasonix will be at the Big City Music Booth 6735, Hall A.

One hint on their site here:

"COMING SOON: R-54 Supermodule
Coming soon!"

via brian c

DSP-FPGA.com on Twitter

http://twitter.com/dsp_fpga
http://www.dsp-fpga.com/
"DSP-FPGA.com is the print and online source for DSPs and FPGA. The FPGA Virtual Summit will be held March 18th, 2010"

The Synthi Group Vol. 2

follow-up to this post. The Synthi Group Vol. 2 is now available at Clinical Archives.

via Headboggle

Yamaha TX 816 and TX 812 Specifications

via this auction for a TX816

"Yamaha TX 816 Rackmount FM Synth Module (in essence - 8 rack mounted DX7's.)"

Moog Minimoog Model D Vintage Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

NOT NAMM: E-MU LONGboard 61 with Build in Sound Module

click the image for the full size shot. Via E-MU:

"The LONGboard 61 is a professional 61-note USB/MIDI instrument ideal for the stage or studio. The instrument sports an all new E-MU synthesizer chip capable of 16-part multitimbral, 128-voice professional sample playback with 32-bit reverb and chorus effects and comes packed with a 64MB sound set that includes a General Midi bank and a complete range of classic keyboard sounds such as: Grand Pianos, Electric Pianos, B3s, Clavinets, and Solina-Moog-OB-Prophet-Juno-TB synthesizer leads and basses.

Easy to setup and use
Designed to operate as a stand alone instrument, the LONGboard 61 can operate on USB, wall adapter, or even battery power. To use with a computer, just plug in and go! With the Kensington slot and dual headphone jacks, the LONGboard 61 is ideal for academic and institutional settings.

The LONGboard 61 also has a built in wireless transmitter that, when combined with an E-MU PIPEline™ receiver and a set of batteries, enables a totally wireless playing experience! (PIPEline is E-MU's new wireless stereo transceiver system designed for musicians.)

LONGboard features:
E-MU 8030-based sound-engine with 128-voice polyphony
Over 192 built in sounds featuring 64 custom E-MU classic keys presets and a full GM bank with drums
128-voice polyphony
16-part multitimbral synthesizer
Reverb and Chorus effects

User-definable split keyboard (for playing two sounds at once)

Synthesizer controller knobs (double as MIDI controllers)
61-note velocity sensitivity keyboard with aftertouch
Pitch and Mod Wheels
Data control slider
Octave transpose buttons
Built-in wireless E-MU PIPEline audio transmitter
MIDI Input and Output jacks (the MIDI jacks can also function as a MIDI interface for your computer)
Dual 1/4" headphone jacks
Can be bus-powered via USB, DC adapter, or batteries

Example onboard presets:
Grand (x2) and honkey tonk pianos
Rhodes, wurlis, CP-70B and DX7's
Oberheim, Juno, and Moog's
Strings, brass, and sax's
Full GM bank plus 16 drum kits"
You can find the manual and more info here.

I'm not seeing E-MU on the NAMM directory. If anyone knows they will be there, feel free to comment.