NAMM 2023 - SOMA Laboratory - Terra

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"Cari Flynn gave us a demonstration of the SOMA Terra, the highly expressive and lovely instrument that aims to cross the boundary between nature and technology. Behind the extremely simple interface is a complex polyphonic, microtonal synthesizer with a broad and flexible sound palette capable of beautiful tones, complex atonal noise, and everything in between.

Cari took us through some of the different banks and presets available, starting with the gentle and expressive preset in bank one sound one, and finishing by demonstrating the arpeggiator sounds in bank 4.

Available soon. Price: TBC"

NAMM 2023 - Modbap - Meridian Filter Array

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"Corry from Modbap has unveiled their latest product, the Meridian. This 14HP filter module comes equipped with a dual multi-mode filter array, allowing users to adjust the filter and mode on either side of the stereo input. The module boasts four filter options: ladder, OTA, comb, formant with color-coded buttons allowing users to switch between them effortlessly. The Meridian also features a macro that controls the two separate cutoff types, allowing for individual control and simultaneous adjustments. In addition, the module has a drive circuit, a phase shifter, and ping capabilities, which can be adjusted with CV, LFOs, and envelopes.

The Meridian's white knobs are all modulatable, and users can choose between serial or parallel filter routing, as well as adjust the mix to create a stereo or dual mono filter effect, offering a wide range of possibilities for sound experimentation.

The Meridian is on sale for pre-order from Modbap for $449 and will start shipping next month.

https://www.modbap.com/"

NAMM 2023 - Playtime Engineering - Blipblox SK2

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"Playtime Engineering's Troy spoke with Sonic State about their latest release, the Blipblox SK2. The SK2 is a synthesizer that features the same synthesis engine as the Blipblox after dark, including wave tables, resonant multi-mode filters, and sample drums. However, the SK2 has been designed to be more kid-friendly, with a new label design, label controls, and signal flow diagram.

Troy demonstrated the SK2's sound capabilities, showcasing built-in sequences and the MIDI input that allows users to play their own sequences. Playtime Engineering has already tested the SK2 with kids and received positive feedback, with parents reporting that their children continue to play with the Blipblox after years of use.

Blipblox SK2 Available now. Price: 199 USD"

NAMM 2023 - Studiologic - Numa X Piano & PSound - Gran Coda

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"Paulo introduced us to Studiologic's Numa X Piano GT. The Numa X range comes in three versions: the 73 note, 88, and the flagship GT, with an easy to use interface and based on three concepts: colour, where the interface assumes the color of the selected zone, long press, where a musician can modify sound parameters or edit the split point, and navigation icons, which guide users through available pages.

The Max Piano GT is designed for stage or studio and is dedicated to acoustic and electric piano, employing physical modelling to give flexible control over sympathetic resonance, tone, damper noise and more. The FX section is an big part of the X-Piano, with up to two instant effects for each part and two master effects.

Studiologic Numa-X piano GT available now. Price: around £1,800

The lighter 88 and 73 key around £1,000 - £1,400"

NAMM 2023 - PSound - Gran Coda


"Paolo from PSound introduced us to Gran Coda, which is a recreation of the Fazioli Piano. The instrument was recorded inside the Fazioli Concerto Hall in collaboration with the Fazioli technicians to reproduce the real natural sound of the acoustic piano, and it's the only virtual instrument authorized by Fazioli.

Paola's new virtual instrument has three different sounds: the close mic position, the side position, and Binaural Recording. The Binaural Recording simulates the position of the pianist inside the Fazioli Concert Hall. The virtual instrument has up to 14 velocity layers and layers for staccato and resonance, and a total of 10 gigabytes of memory sounds. Paolo added controls, such as the release, the volume of the release of the sound, the pedal noise, and resonance, to reproduce the real natural sound of the acoustic piano.

Gran Coda: Available soon

Price: 200 USD / Euros

More info:

https://www.psound.it/"

NAMM 2023 - 4ms - Sampler - Looping Delay

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"4MS showcases four new modules at NAMM 2023 and Dan gave us an overview of two of the new modules - the Sampler and the Looping Delay. Both modules can be purchased as DIY kits or fully assembled units. The Sampler allows users to play wave files from an SD card with simple controls for pitch, length, start position, and recording. It can also play super long samples up to several days long.

The Looping Delay sets the delay time by clock and has super low jitter clock so you can feed it out to other devices. Users can change the timing to all divisions or multiples of the clock and can make loops up to a minute and a half long at 48 kilohertz 24 bit. The Looping Delay also has a CV input and a feedback knob that can go up to 100%.

Available: Late June 2023

Sampler Price: 299 USD - Kit Price: 199 USD

Looping Delay Price: 275 USD - Kit Price: 175 USD"

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NAMM 2023 - 4ms - Sampler - Looping Delay

video upload by sonicstate

"4MS showcases four new modules at NAMM 2023 and Dan gave us an overview of two of the new modules - the Sampler and the Looping Delay. Both modules can be purchased as DIY kits or fully assembled units. The Sampler allows users to play wave files from an SD card with simple controls for pitch, length, start position, and recording. It can also play super long samples up to several days long.

The Looping Delay sets the delay time by clock and has super low jitter clock so you can feed it out to other devices. Users can change the timing to all divisions or multiples of the clock and can make loops up to a minute and a half long at 48 kilohertz 24 bit. The Looping Delay also has a CV input and a feedback knob that can go up to 100%.

Available: Late June 2023"

NAMM 2023 - Embodme - Erae Touch MIDI Controller

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"Edgar Hemery introduced us to Embodme's beautiful MIDI controller Erae Touch. These surfaces allow for flexible layouts which users can freely configure themselves. They feature about 1000 LEDs and force sensors, which make them sensitive to touch, including after touch, continuous gestures, and release velocity. They are also durable enough to be used with drumsticks.

These surfaces are connected via USB-C or MIDI 2.0 via mini-jack, and the configuration of the layouts is done through the Eerie Lab Editor, which allows users to drag and drop elements, change colors, and create custom objects. Up to 16 layouts can be saved and recalled for each channel.

Erae Touch MIDI Controller Price: around 850 USD / Euros

https://www.embodme.com/erae-touch"

Osmose by Expressive E with Jordan Rudess - NAMM 2023

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Jordan Rudess shows off the Expressive E Osmose 49-Key Synthesizer & MPE MIDI Controller at the 2023 NAMM show.

Expressive E Osmose is the new standard for musical expressivity. Use intuitive gestures to control this standalone synthesizer and upgrade your playing and production skills. Press, bend, shake, strum and more to interact with keyboards and electronic sounds in a new, organic way. Whether you're a veteran keyboardist, a workflow-oriented producer, a daring sound designer or anything in between, Osmose will take your musical journey to uncharted places.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Osmose bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new synthesizer, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Drive - The Cars, Synthesizer Cover, Instrumental

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"Instrumental cover with lyrics #korgkronos #vintagesynth #rolandjx3p #yamahadx7 #80s #thecars #drive"

Fire Cracker - A Tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto (Yellow Magic Orchestra)

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"Another electronic music pioneer and inspiration of mine has left us and now resides in synthesizer heaven.

Ryuichi's work with Yellow Magic Orchestra was phenomenal along with his solo projects and film scores.

This is my take on Fire Cracker using my Moog Multimoog, Roland Jupiter 4, Sequential Prophet 5, Moog Grandmother, ARP Odyssey and Yamaha CP 70b."

Soma's Terra is a Wild Micro-Tonal Synthesizer | NAMM 2023

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"We had a chance to stop by the Soma Labs NAMM booth to see the new, yet-unreleased Soma Terra—a wildly innovative instrument hiding is a complex polyphonic, microtonal synth engine hidden under its simple, natural-feeling interface."