NAMM: Waldorf Introduces the Pulse 2 Paraphonic Analog Synth

"Cutting edge and powerful lows in one compact box (available summer 2012)

Sometimes they do come back, and this time, it's with even more brute-strength power onboard. You are looking at a completely analog synthesizer that accurately delivers what synthesizer enthusiasts around the world truly crave. Pulse 2 is the reincarnation of it's legendary ancestor, the Waldorf Pulse, that dominated the electronic music of the 90s.

Three analog oscillators in combination with a true analog cascading filter is what Pulse and Pulse 2 have in common. But we didn't stop there. The filter circuits now also offer Highpass and Bandpass modes. We added analog Filter FM and Ring Modulation along with paraphonic modes that allow up to eight voice chords.

Like the Blofeld Synthesizer, the Pulse 2 is housed in a sturdy metal desktop case. Besides its large LCD display, 8 stainless steel knobs are available to surf through its clearly arrayed parameter matrix, set master volume and edit display accessible parameters.

Specifications
Analog Monophonic Synthesizer

3 analog oscillators + 1 noise generator
Pulse width modulation
Hard sync
Filter FM from Oscillator 3
Ring Modulation from Oscillator 3
XOR Osc Mode
8/4 Voice Paraphonic modes
Cascade Filter
24dB/12db Lowpass, 12db Highpass/Bandpass filter modes
Powerful Arpeggiator
8-slot Modulation Matrix
USB
MIDI
External analog signal input
Stereo line out
Headphone out
Backwards compatible with classic Pulse
128x64 character backlit LCD
8 stainless steel knobs
500 Sound Programs
Electron-absorbing black case

All specifications subject to change without notice"

Regarding Paraphonic via Wikipedia: "Paraphony is the property of an electronic musical instrument that can produce multiple notes or voices, but falls short of being truly polyphonic because the voices are not fully independent since they share at least one common element. For example, there might be just one single filter working on all voices collectively rather than the one filter per voice of truly polyphonic instruments; or there might be only one envelope generator."

NAMM: IK Multimedia announces iKlip Studio

"The studio desktop stand for iPad

iKlip Studio is an adjustable iPad desktop stand designed specifically for musicians. iKlip Studio holds the iPad firmly on studio desks or other surfaces when using a variety of music and other apps.

Apps like synthesizers, beat-pads and other controllers can be played energetically on the multi-touch screen with no risk of the device moving or sliding. Its flexible orientation allows it to tilt its position from a very low-profile angle – ideal for use with apps like mixers, controllers or synthesizers – to near-vertical positioning for use as a reader for scores or tablatures or to place the iPad behind music keyboard controllers.

iKlip Studio is made of lightweight, shock-resistant thermoplastic that is durable and solid to reliably support the iPad. Rubber foot-pads grip the desktop and prevent unwanted sliding. Its support tray also fits most cases for ultra-quick positioning of an iPad of any generation.

The device can be quickly rotated between its horizontal and vertical position to suit any app, and convenient openings in the housing allow accessibility to every port of the device for charging or connecting to external speakers with handy slots for keeping the cables neatly organized. A detachable bracket is also included to hold the iRig interface adapter in place and keep it from hanging from the iPad.

For maximum portability, iKlip Studio folds completely flat so it can be quickly inserted into any iPad bag and carried anywhere.

Like the other members of the iKlip family, iKlip Studio is designed and manufactured in Italy, and it’s the perfect add-on for every IK music creation app and accessory user.

Features:
Sturdy, durable, lightweight, shock-resistant thermoplastic construction holds your iPad securely without scratching or marring it
Rubber foot-pads grip the desktop and prevent unwanted sliding
Flexible orientation allows iKlip Studio to tilt its position from a very low-profile angle to near-vertical positioning
The device can be quickly rotated between its horizontal and vertical position
All controls, buttons, connectors and camera of the iOS device are accessible
Fast installation — can be mounted in seconds
Includes detachable iRig bracket for the AmpliTube range of apps or any other guitar effects app
Designed and manufactured in Italy

Compatibility: iPad 2, iPad"

Update 1/19/13:

iKlip Studio - The studio desktop stand for iPad

Uploaded by ikmultimedia on Jan 19, 2012

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The San Francisco Tape Music Festival 2012

This one sent in via Brian Comnes.

This is a direct copy and paste from the mailer to preserve all links, so please excuse any formatting glitches on this one. 

January 20-22, 2012

ODC Theater

3153 17th

San Francisco

http://sfsound.org/tape/

8pm, $15 [$8 underemployed] each night

$35 festival pass

Box office: 415.863.9834 or buy tickets online

“Tape Capsule” -- The New York Times 

“Cinema for your ears.” -- SF Weekly     

“…literally surrounded by sound.” -- San Francisco Chronicle

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JV Reactable - Casiopea

YouTube Uploaded by JVreactablelive on Jan 18, 2012

Reactable is available for iOS

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iPod Touch on eBay

NAMM: Behringer Introduces Three Monster iPad Mixers

"Behringer Introduces Revolutionary iPad Mixers XENYX iX3242USB, iX2442USB and iX1642USB

Three Premium Small Format Mixers with iPad® Docking Station Expand the Renowned XENYX Series

January 18, 2012 Bothell, WA – Just in time for the 2012 NAMM Show, BEHRINGER unveils three small format premium mixers that directly interface with the ever-popular iPad. Drawing on the power of the most ubiquitous mobile digital device, the XENYX iX Series mixers are designed to handle live performance and provide state-of-the-art tools to create professional recordings. Users can also sync performances to video by utilizing the iPad‘s video out capability.

The new XENYX iX Series, which include the XENYX iX3242USB, iX2442USB and iX1642USB, feature a built-in iPad docking station designed to send signal to and from the iPad with a wide range of routing options.

The innovative feature set included in the new XENYX iX Series USB mixers makes it possible to record and mix on a professional level thanks to the built-in, stereo USB audio interface. Connect these mixers directly to a PC or Mac computer via a single USB cable to record any signal source connected to the mixer.

All iX mixers include the new dual-engine KLARK-TEKNIK FX processor with 32 editable, studio-grade presets such as reverb, chorus, flange, delay, pitch shifter and multi-effects. In addition to literally thousands of apps, the iX mixers use the iPad to control the new KLARK-TEKNIK FX Processor App, enhancing the mix by allowing the user deep control of EQ’s, compressors and reverbs and a full spectrum analyzer.

The iX series mixers also feature high performance XENYX mic pre amps, which represent a major step in the evolution of audio technology. Comparable to far more expensive, stand-alone mic preamps, XENYX preamps offer a staggering 130 dB of dynamic range, with a bandwidth that extends from below 10 Hz to 200 kHz for transparent, crystal-clear performance.

XENYX mixers’ 3-band channel EQ is based on the same circuitry used in British consoles that allows users to create signals with incredible warmth and detailed musical character. Additionally, “one-knob” compression is available on all mono channels. Dial in the perfect amount of compression for instruments and vocals, creating powerful mixes with punch and clarity.

'The new XENYX iX mixers demonstrate the innovation that stems from our massive investment in Research and Development,' says Mark Wilder, VP of Marketing Communications. 'These are the first of many more ground-breaking products to be announced at NAMM 2012.'"

Not technically synth, but curious what the integration might support.

Also see NAMM: VST Support Comes to the iPad with AURIA

iPads on eBay

PAiA Synthesizer Brochures & Price List

flickr By Chris Kann
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NAMM: Cyndustries Four Transients Modules Shipping in One Week

via Cynthia

"FOUR TRANSIENTS Modules Shipping in One Week!

Only Dotcom Format Four Transients Modules will be delayed as Those Front Panels Haven't Yet Arrived.

We Have New Modcan, Euro, Motm, and Frac Rack Pictures in the PHOTOS Section of This User's Group.

These are the Ones that Will Start Shipping Right Away.

Enjoy the Pictures!"

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NAMM: Introducing MPC Fly

YouTube Uploaded by AkaiProVideo on Jan 18, 2012

"MPC Fly merges unmatched Akai Professional technology with the power of your iPad 2, embodying legendary capabilities that have made the MPC an industry standard like real MPC pads, MPC Note Repeat and MPC Swing. Its multifunctional, double-hinged design gives you the flexibility to produce tracks anywhere, while also acting as a protective case between sessions and giving you total access to your iPad 2 for normal uses. MPC Fly transforms your iPad 2 into a professional beat-making powerhouse.

http://www.akaiprompc.com"

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NAMM: Arturia's MineBrute Aptly Named

See the 8:30PM update at the bottom of the main post here.

Meek FM Typographic Synthesizer

flickr By lettersaremyfriends

"Meek FM
Typographic Synthesizer

by Rob Meek and Frank Müller

We had the chance (and honor!) to exhibit the typographic snythesizer Meek FM developed by Rob Meek and Frank Müller. The combination of a custom built hardware controller and software generates new shapes and sounds out of pre-installed typeface vectors.

Like a real musical synthesizer the Meek FM can shape and modify forms (+ sounds) with several parameters. This device shows that there are still a lot of untouched possibilies in realtime graphical instruments.

Winter 2011
Exhibition at Letters Are My Friends
Berlin

meekfm.org/
lettersaremyfriends.com/"

See this post from 2008 for a video of it.