KDJ-ONE Portable Synthesizer Workstation

"KDJ-ONE packs everything you need to produce music into a portable CD case sized 126x150x27mm unit, making it the world's first fully mobile DAW. Features include a powerful synthesizer, drum machine, and support for ACID format audio tracks. KDJ-ONE can also be used as a VST instrument, or a controller for other DAW software."

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CyberStep Namm 2011 by Rock oN Report
YouTube via RockoNCompany | January 16, 2011

uSYNTHs Buchla Synth Art

Another one from uSYNTHs tumbler
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Handmade Music Minneapolis on the 30th

via Paul, via Twin Cities Maker
"On January 30 at 8 pm, the HackFactory be hosting a Hand Made Music night.
Special Guests include

Matte Resist from Resist Instrument Works showing some cigar Box Guitars and other cool stuff.

Ryan Olcott From Food Team. Ryan will have some crazy electronic instruments and a great performance.

So stop by and meet some old friends, make some new ones and make some stuff that makes music. Hope to see you"

Eigenlabs Artist Feature - Jordan Rudess & Updated Stage App

YouTube via eigenlabs | January 11, 2011 |

"Jordan Rudess is renowned for his virtuoso keyboard talent. He is not only the keyboardist in progressive metal band Dream Theater but also a composer and producer. With prestigious classical roots, his technical skills are immense. Jordan's real passion however, is pushing musical boundaries and playing with sound.

During this interview Jordan talks about the benefits of Eigenharp and how he will be using the Alpha on the upcoming Dream Theater tour and album"

On Stage: "Stage is an application designed to run in conjunction with the main EigenD application which allows for the control of parameters within EigenD using 'Widgets' on a number of graphical canvases, or 'Tabs'. Stage can be running alongside EigenD on the same computer, or in future releases on a different computer on a network or even on an iPhone or iPod touch, allowing many possibilities for control whilst performing with the Eigenharp."

PPG Wave 3.V Audio Demos by Stefan Trippler

via Stefan on the Waldorf list:

"I've collected all short audio demos that I made with Waldorf's PPG Wave 3.V so far on my homepage.

All audios wear my peculiar clumsy signature and are not at all in an up to date style, but I think that they are suited to get an impression of the plugin's sound character though.
Stefan"

Ensoniq Mirage Sampler loading banks from SD card. Floppy Drive Emulator

YouTube via ASUKLTD | January 12, 2011 |
ASUKLTD is Analogue Solutions
"Ensoniq Mirage Sampler loading banks from SD card.
This is not my product. You can buy these off Ebay.
I will make a mounting bracket to fit it in the floppy bay."

moon modular @NAMM11 - Booth 1076

YouTube via moonmodular | January 12, 2011 |

"Meet the moon master at our booth 1076 and get the fresh modular new´s ."

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NAMM 2011 Moon Modular Controller for Analog Synthesizers

YouTube via musicianews | January 16, 2011 |

"Gert from Lunar Expansion discusses the Moon Modular controller Dist by Noisebug, controllers for analog synthesizers."

KMI SoftStep, for Keyboards, with Sarah Howe, using an Alesis micron se

YouTube via KeithMcMillen | January 11, 2011 |

"Music technology ace and ambient electronic music artist Sarah Howe glides through dozens of ways SoftStep can be used for real time control and expression.

'I found out about the SoftStep not too long ago... it's a really cool addition to my electronic music setup. It's extremely convenient and can fit inside my backpack.'

'Most keyboardists, like to use both hands at ounce. To do some kind of effect while I'm playing I would have to leave the keyboard and move my hand. I don't have to do that (use my hands) with SoftStep.'

'The SoftStep is by itself without the computer, stand alone.'

'Anything that accepts MIDI information you can use with a SoftStep.'

-- Sarah Howe"

NAMM: Three New Modules from Livewire

Word has it Livewire will be showing the following new modules at NAMM:

The Chaos Computer
The Voltage Mechanic
The Voltage Distributor

These units will be going into production first week of February.
ETA for shipping will be Q2 2011.

via Livewire Facebook: "be sure to come visit us at NAMM this year... Booth# 1272 (Hall E)"

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


via Sonic State

ALESIS UPGRADES DM10 STUDIO KIT WITH NEW RACK, SAME PRICE

"Six-Piece Drumset Gains Four-Post StageRack for 2011

Cumberland, R.I. (Jan. 13, 2011) – Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio electronics and musical instruments, announces the 2011 edition of the DM10 Studio Kit. The new version features Alesis’ new four-post StageRack with upgraded clamps and high-quality mini-boom cymbal arms. Alesis will unveil the new DM10 Studio Kit at the 2011 NAMM Show, booth #6400, from January 13-16, Anaheim, CA.

The StageRack is the backbone of the DM10 Studio Kit. With its sturdy four-post design and industry standard, 1 1/2-inch tubing, the StageRack provides excellent stability under the most energetic performance. The StageRack's clamps, mounts and integrated boom cymbal arms are all fully adjustable with plenty of flexibility to securely fasten drums, cymbals and the DM10 module precisely where desired. Drummers will appreciate the StageRack’s large wing-screws on most clamps, enabling them to make quick adjustments without reaching for a drumkey or other tools. Large enough to accommodate additional drums and cymbals, the StageRack takes up a fraction of the space of an acoustic kit.

Drummers worldwide have taken notice of the DM10 Studio Kit. Its impressive combination of the DM10 high-definition sound module with Dynamic Articulation™, six RealHead drum pads and four DMPad cymbal pads delivers peerless value.

Drummers immediately notice the DM10 module’s outstanding sound quality. This drum sound module contains true drum, cymbal and percussion sounds built from real samples of classic studio drums and prized cymbals. Drummers will find some of the most in-demand acoustic drum sounds from legendary drum brands, a huge arsenal of top producers' go-to snare drums, real American, Canadian, Chinese, and Turkish cymbals, and electronic beat-machine sounds that have fueled the biggest hit records.

'In 2010, we introduced the barrier-shattering DM10 Studio Kit, ushering in a new class of drumset at its price,” said Dan Radin, Product Manager, Alesis. “For 2011, we’ve continued to raise the bar, without raising the price.'"