NAMM: KOMA Elektronik "YouTube yourself!" Competition & Videos

via KOMA Elektronik:

"A lot of buzzing going on in the KOMA office. While our colleague Wouter is going off to NAMM next week to present our effects pedals plus our new Eurorack Motion Sensor Controller, called the KOMMANDER, to the states, we are still running our "YouTube yourself!" competition until sunday the 15th.

Customers are asked to film their KOMA pedal in action and can win a KOMAnizer kit, a special noise drone synth that we usually use for workshops only. A lot of nice videos have come in so far. But we'd love to see more. So please spread the word! Here's a collection of some of the submissions so far:"

Koma Elektronik BD101 with DSI Tempest and BugBrand Modular

YouTube Uploaded by d4nnyp on Dec 29, 2011

"Messing about with my newly acquired Koma Elektronik BD101 analogue delay pedal.
Beat is from DSI tempest, left channel through BD101 right channel through Mixer. Modular is doing a simple bass noise sequenced from dividers. An envelope clocked with 16ths is controlling the BD101 gate, joystick controls the decay length of the envelope. Modular 8 step Sequencer clocked slowly from dividers is controlling the delay time on the BD101 and the feedback is controlled by the BD101 motion sensor. The additional delay and reverb are from a Roland RE-301.
Its all a lot of fun!!"

Buchla meets Koma

Uploaded by henrikbjorkk on Jan 1, 2012

"Improvisation using Buchla 200e and Koma effectpedals."

XoXboX plus KOMA AnAlOg gate / delay pedal.

Uploaded by Janoise on Jan 11, 2012

via KOMA: "By the way, we love cats in videos! ;-)"

"Demo.
The Koma pedal has a gate and a very short delay.
At the end of the delay range the Koma gets in a kind of a bit-crusher sounding effect.
This is not often found at a analog pedal.
This is because Koma has modded the chip!"

KOMA Elektronik AnAlOg gate / delay pedal. NO input.

Uploaded by Janoise on Jan 11, 2012

Also see: KOMA KOMMANDER - NAMM'12 TEASER

NAMM: FEELTUNE Announces Rhizome SXE & Rhizome LE

"FEELTUNE will announce two new products at NAMM 2012

Rhizome, roots of the future

Rhizome SXE™ and Rhizome LE™ Now Available for order and on display at NAMM 2012

WHEN:
2012 January 19-22
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE:
Anaheim, California, HALL E, Booth 1633

WHAT:
Last year, Feeltune released a new product at the 2011 NAMM show, the Rhizome, a computer-based groove machine compatible with VST and VSTi plugins. All of this come wrapped in a super ergonomic and exquisitely designed machine, which offers numerous controls, and four large 24bit screens displays for better visibility. One instrument as a one full integrated solution, offers a great workflow for the best user experience.

Powered by a Microsoft© embedded system, the Rhizome is compatible with 99% of VST plugins. All plugins run on the Rhizome OS, a VST plug-in host and pattern-based sequencer that offers several

features: sampler, virtual mixing desk, multi-effects, real-time and step-tracks, total recall, control assignation and many more.

In 2012, only one year after his first successful product on the market, Feeltune is proud to present the next generation in the Rhizome range. Our team has worked hard to satisfy the top quality requirements of ours users, and we’re proud to announce these two new products:

Rhizome SXE
With a powerful embedded computer, new dark gray color and a new 8 I/O balanced output; the new model of Rhizome is designed for musicians and producers who need the best “all-in-one” solution in the market. Powered by an optimized Windows 7 embedded system, that Rhizome is ready for the future.

Rhizome LE
Like the Rhizome, is big brother, this model has numerous controls and very large display areas, making it a perfect controller. The difference lies in the fact that the LE version does not have an embedded computer system and must therefore be connected to a -Windows or OSX - computer."

Oberheim OB-Xa - vco hard-sync demo

"Oberheim OB-Xa
oscillator hard sync sound demo
pitch bending of VCO2"

Audio below. Let this one evolve.

Oberheim OB-Xa - vco hard-sync demo by RetroSound

via The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Fonitronik mh-11 ADC Pattern Sequencer

flickr By fonitronik
(click for more)

"ADCSeq-fp

Frontpanel for the Fonitronik mh-11 ADC Sequencer"

http://modular.fonik.de/

NAMM: Bitwig Studio Announcement

YouTube Uploaded by bitwig on Jan 12, 2012

"The new music production and performance system"

"We are very proud to announce our upcoming product: Bitwig Studio. It is the result of passionate musicians wanting a more natural way to create music and sound.

Bitwig Studio is a multi-platform music-creation system for production, performance and DJing, with a focus on flexible editing tools and a super-fast workflow."

On the synth front:

"Native modular system
Create your own instruments and effects or modify existing ones. Design their appearance and share them with the world."

NAMM: Casio XW-P1 Performance Synth - New Details, Price & Pic

See the update in the main post here.

NAMM: Introducing MPC Studio

YouTube Uploaded by AkaiProVideo on Jan 11, 2012

"http://www.akaiprompc.com

MPC Studio offers the most streamlined MPC experience yet. At under one-inch thin, with low-profile controls and a brushed aluminum body, it's made to move. MPC Studio merges real MPC pads, iconic workflow, and the same MPC Software used by MPC Renaissance to give you a fully integrated portable production solution.

Welcome to production anywhere. The world is now your studio.

http://www.akaiprompc.com"

NAMM: Tiptop Audio Officially Launches the Station 252

Click the pics for the glorious full size shots. Via Tiptop Audio where you'll find additional pics & details.

"Station 252 [Silver Bullet & Black Widow] is a portable Eurorack that transforms your collection of modules into a distinctive looking musical instrument that is great for the studio, easy to travel with, and powerful on stage.

In the studio, Station 252's ergonomic design provides you with a natural interface to comfortably work your cluster of knobs, cables, and tactile elements.

Traveling is a breeze; it folds down ready to go in less than a minute and it's easy to carry in one hand, even after being completely filled up with modules. It was made to fit in an airplane overheard bin and provides the convenience of a universal power supply wherever you go.

Under the spotlight, Station 252 professionally enhances the appearance of your setup and seamlessly integrates with your electronic music performance."

"Design

Station 252 is the product of careful electromechanical engineering. The result is a rack system made of three 84HP rows for a total module space of 252HP that converts into four different positions. Constructed from carefully selected lightweight materials, this entire Eurorack system weighs only 13lbs/5.9kg when empty and is built to last.

Station 252 comes equipped with a complete ZEUS power supply system, which has a proven record of reliability, safety, and performance all around the world. Included is one powered bus board and two passive bus boards supplying up to 3900mA of audio grade power to your modules. ZEUS helps keep your modules cool, optimizing their performance and extending their life cycles. In addition, it has the flexibility of a universal 110-240VAC power supply, allowing you to use it all over the world. And to top all of that, we added a robust +5V rail, just in case you ever need it."

Roland Alpha Juno-1 with Original Box

via this auction

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Linn LM-2 LinnDrum Vintage Drum Machine Basic Demo

YouTube Uploaded by zibbybone on Jan 11, 2012

"I [zibbybone] made this video to demonstrate the basic functions of the LM-2 LinnDrum drum machine and to embed it in my eBay listing, but I just sold it to a local. I start off with a 2 bar pattern featuring every available sound. Next, I demonstrate the stock sounds except the toms are "Toms6", more of an electronics "Simmons" style instead of acoustic toms. I also demonstrate the tuning ability of the snare, sidestick (chained to snare's pitch), toms and conga as well as the closed hihat decay. The LinnDrum has 5 trigger inputs which can be assigned to any of the onboard sounds. Here, I use a Roland TR-707 to trigger the LM-2's kick, snare, sidestick, closed hihat and clap than then program a pattern on the 707. You can hear some double triggering on the kick and clap, so it's best to experiment with different sounds as your sources to trigger the LM-2. Ideally, you want sounds with sharp attacks and instant decays. I finish off the video with a pattern based on Don Henley's "Sunset Grill".
Be sure to subscribe to be notifed of future videos! Thanks for watching!"

LinnDrum LM-2s on eBay