MATRIXSYNTH

Thursday, January 13, 2011

NAMM: New From Buchla - 272e and 251e

via Soviet Space Child, via Muff's

Polyphonic Tuner Model 272e
Quad Sequential Voltage Source Model 251e

via cbm:
"The 272e is the long rumored Polyphonic Radio Decoder. It has four FM tuners, each of which is under voltage control. It also has a 'Polyphonic Facility' that can apply an envelope and select sections."

"The 251e is a four track sequencer."

Update: video from the NAMM floor added below.

Buchla synths

YouTube via DjPuzzle73 | January 13, 2011 |

"Winter namm 2011"

Korg KRONOS Music Workstation- Official Product Introduction Video

Added to this post. Scroll down when you get there. I opted to put it up there vs. a new post as comments are coming in there. Be sure to check them out.

A backlog of non-NAMM posts are coming up. Remember to check out the NAMM label (top right of site menu) often and see the updates at the bottom of The NAMM List (top of right column) for quick links.

Update: The KORG site appears to be getting hit hard. I'm capturing some of the screenshots for the KRONOs and details in the post. See below the video and check back until I move on to other posts.

Update: got it all. Time for new posts...

ROLAND DEBUTS THE BK-7m BACKING MODULE

"Los Angeles, CA, January 13, 2011 — Roland is pleased to announce the new BK-7m, a portable backing module that can connect to any MIDI-compatible instrument, such as a keyboard, digital piano, or digital accordion. With hundreds of accompaniment styles, high quality sounds, and an easy-to-use interface, the BK-7m is the perfect companion for any entertainer.

Equipped with a top-level sound engine, the BK-7m includes 128-voice polyphony, an SSC Sound Engine with over 1,000 sounds and 57 drum kits, some of which include Roland’s acclaimed SuperNATURAL® technology. The BK-7m also includes over 400 accompaniment arrangement styles in 10 different rhythm families, allowing for a broad range of music styles. Each accompaniment style has four variations that can be accessed with the touch of a button, each assigning the most suitable tones and effects to the real-time parts depending on the selected musical style.

The BK-7m is not just an arranger, it is a multimedia player as well. Backing tracks in SMF, KAR, MP3, and WAV format can easily be accessed from the USB memory key input, and audio can also be instantly recorded in WAV format to a USB memory key. For easy connectivity to any external MIDI compatible keyboard or controller, the BK-7m includes a MIDI wizard, so performers can plug in their MIDI device and start playing right away. The BK-7m also includes a composite video output so the audience or musician can follow lyrics and chord symbols while an SMF or KAR song is being played.

For more information on the BK-7m Backing Module, visit www.RolandConnect.com."

ROLAND DEBUTS VIMA JM-5

"Los Angeles, CA, January 13, 2011 — Roland is pleased to announce the new VIMA JM-5 Sound Module. With thousands of high quality sounds, elegant design, and an easy-to-use interface, the JM-5 is the perfect all-in-one solution for full control of musical backgrounds at home or at any entertainment venue.

The JM-5 is a single audio unit dedicated to live vocal performance, and is perfect for karaoke, amateur and professional singers, piano players, and many entertainment venue owners. Equipped with a top-level sound engine, the VIMA JM-5 includes 128-voice polyphony, an SSC Sound Engine with over 1,000 sounds and 57 drum kits.

Songs can be played in a variety of formats—SMF, KAR, MP3, MP3+CDG, WAV, WAV+CDG, VIMA Tunes—either from USB Memory or external hard disk. Sing along with the two microphone inputs and included auto harmony and effects presets. Songs can be instantly recalled, and tempo and key can be changed with the turn of a knob. Vocal sounds can even be minimized with the Center Cancel feature. The whole performance can instantly be recorded to USB host memory as well.

The VIMA JM-5 also includes a composite video output so the audience or musician can follow lyrics and chord symbols as an SMF song is being played. Users can even load pictures from USB memory or external hard disk for an instant virtual slideshow.

For more information, visit www.RolandConnect.com."

BOSS ANNOUNCES RC-30 AND RC-3 LOOP STATION PEDALS

"Los Angeles, CA, January 13, 2011 — BOSS is proud to announce the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Station pedals, the latest additions to its industry-leading lineup of pedal-based loop recorders. Featuring high-powered digital signal processing, stereo operation, and new cutting-edge features, these battery-powered loopers are worthy successors to BOSS’ top-selling RC-20XL and RC-2 Loop Station pedals.

Live looping has become an increasingly popular means of creative expression for musicians everywhere, and BOSS’ portable, affordable, and simple-to-use Loop Station products have played a pivotal role in the rise of this new type of performing. Now, powered by BOSS’ proprietary ESC2 DSP chip, the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Stations offer looping musicians the most powerful and best-sounding tools yet available for recording and manipulating audio loops live and in the studio.

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First Look at di

First Look at PreSonus StudioLive Remote for the iPad from PreSonus Audio on Vimeo.

iPad prices on eBay

NAMM: Roland introduces the GR-55 Guitar Synth

"A New Era of Sound, Power, & Performance

The Roland GR-55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. In terms of speed, it’s the fastest ever. It’s also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitch-detection technology. As for sound, the triple-core generator houses a world-class array of virtual guitars, basses, amps, and synth voices, enabling tones and textures that have never been heard before. Onstage or in the studio, you can instantly access the GR-55’s huge library of ready-to-use sounds, from pop to rock and beyond, with quick-access category buttons. Welcome to a groundbreaking new era in guitar synthesis!

* A revolutionary fusion of guitar synthesis and powerful COSM® guitar modeling
* Up to four sound sources at a time: two PCM synth tones, plus COSM guitar modeling and normal guitar input
* Easy to use and easy to play with hundreds of great, ready-to-use sounds for rock or pop guitarists
* Advanced Roland technology provides superb sound quality and lightning-fast processing
* Over 900 of Roland’s latest fully editable PCM sounds, including pianos, organs, strings, vintage synths, and much more

* COSM guitar and amp modeling
* Two types of multi-effects engines, plus global reverb, chorus, and delay effects, and an onboard looper
* Built-in USB audio player with foot control
* Available with or without GK-3 Divided Pickup"

YouTube via gear4music1 | January 13, 2011 |

"Roland introduces the GR-55 Guitar Synth at NAMM 2011. Check out http://www.gear4music.com/NAMM-2011.html for the latest NAMM updates."

Update:

GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer Demo (part 1)

RolandChannel | January 13, 2011 |

"http://www.rolandconnect.com/product....
A New Era of Sound, Power, & Performance
The Roland GR-55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. In terms of speed, it's the fastest ever. It's also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitch-detection technology. As for sound, the triple-core generator houses a world-class array of virtual guitars, basses, amps, and synth voices, enabling tones and textures that have never been heard before."

Playing Bob Moog with Drawdio!

flickr By robbieporter

"I made a little video of me using my drawdio: www.drawdio.com/

Drawdio is basically a synthesizer attached to a pencil, so you can draw musical instruments and play them with your finger! AWESOME!!!"

Phobos and Deimos. - EMS synthi Aks Jam

Phobos and Deimos. by Georgios Karamanolakis
"Live improvisation at 11/1/2011

EMS synthi Aks
Delay at 5,34-5,40
found tape.
No post/effects or editing , one take."

Kinect Controlling Buchla 200e

YouTube via spindizzyman | January 13, 2011 |

"Hacked this together tonight. Using a Microsoft kinect connected to a Mac which is connected to a Xio which is connected to my Buchla. Lots of software and hacks in the chain."

ZOOM R24 Multitracker REVIEW A - Unboxing

YouTube via VJFranzK | January 13, 2011 |

"Portable Studio"

ZOOM R24s on eBay

AmpliTube Fender for iPhone and iPad Trailer - Fender Tone On Your iPhone

YouTube via ikmultimedia | January 13, 2011 |

"Fender™ Tone On Your iPhone

Coming soon to the App Store! More information: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/fenderiphone and http://www.ikmultimedia.com/fenderipad

The new AmpliTube Fender app for iPhone/iPod touch is full-featured Fender Tone guitar rig with a built-in recording studio right in the palm of your hands. Now you can dial in your favorite Fender guitar amp and effects sounds with the new AmpliTube Fender mobile app for iPhone®/iPod touch®. With the AmpliTube Fender app, you'll always have your favorite Fender gear, right on your iPhone/iPod touch. Now you can practice, play and record with that Famous Fender tone anywhere you go."

iPad prices on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

AmpliTube Fender for iPad - Fender Tone On Your iPhone and iPad - Gear Overview

Update:

AmpliTube Fender for iPhone

YouTube via ikmultimedia | January 13, 2011 |

"AmpliTube Fender for iPhone"

Playing AmpliTube 3 SLO100 Soldano model

ikmultimedia | January 13, 2011 |

"NAMM 2011 - IK's Dan Boatman plays a quick riff through the Soldano SLO100 model.

http://www.amplitube.com"

meditation

YouTube via miip999 | January 13, 2011 |

"recording modular song meditation everything in one take."

uSYNTHs Roland SH-101 Synth Art

via uSYNTHs tumblr

electric stimulus to body + myoelectric sensor + OEL test0

YouTube via daito | January 13, 2011 |

"fingers = myoelectric sensors
body = electric stimulation device + OEL"

The Daydream Sound Plays Classic House Music on the EPS 16 Plus

YouTube via TheDaydreamSound | January 13, 2011 |

"Classic House beat on the Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus with alittle bit of Techno LOL!!

Please rate and subscribe and tell a friend!

http://www.youtube.com/thedaydreamsound

Join me on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/tds.drums"

NAMM: Dave Smith and Roger Linn Create a Tempest

YouTube via DaveSmithInstruments | January 13, 2011

Boomchik arrives in a Tempest (click and scroll to see how it has evolved over time).

"Analog Drum Machine a First for Legendary Designers

January 13, 2011—Dave Smith Instruments today introduced Tempest, a new analog drum machine, at the 2011 NAMM Show. Tempest is a collaboration between Smith and longtime friend and fellow instrument designer Roger Linn. Though they've consulted with each other on past projects, Tempest marks the first time a product will carry both the Dave Smith Instruments and Roger Linn Design logos. 'If you're going to make a drum machine, who better to have in your corner than Roger Linn?' said Smith, referring to Linn's legacy as inventor of the digital drum machine.

Though Smith is also responsible for some fine drum machines—most notably Sequential's DrumTraks and Studio 440—Tempest is his first to utilize analog synthesis to generate the sounds. "We've designed a very flexible new synth voice for Tempest," said Smith. Linn added, "The design of Tempest reflects a rethinking of what a drum machine needs to be in the current era. It's not so much a drum machine as a new musical performance instrument for the creation, manipulation, and arrangement of beat-oriented music, with an intuitive and efficient use of human gestures."

Tempest's 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads are arranged in an 8 x 2 array to facilitate both real-time and step entry of beats. Two pressure- and position-sensitive Note FX slide controllers provide a unique new method of performance and control.

"We're very excited about Tempest," said Smith. "It's an instrument with a lot of personality and it's great fun to play. It has been a long time since there has been anything new in the drum machine world."

Tempest is expected to be available by June 2011 with a projected MAP of $1,999.00.

Summary of Features

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NAMM: ARTURIA Analog Experience THE LABORATORY

YouTube via Arturiaweb | January 13, 2011 |

"Analog Experience THE LABORATORY takes everything good about the Player and Factory and adds new features that turn it into a full production suite! In addition to 3500 fabulous sounding presets made from the best synths ever, we've added 200 Scenes offering layers, beats, arpeggiation and more.

And with everything assigned to the controller itself, there's no quicker way to get inspired!"

THE ULTIMATE HYBRID SYNTHESIZER
Analog Experience - The Laboratory is our professional-grade version in the Analog Experience Series. Featuring a top-notch 49-key MIDI keyboard controller and the Laboratory version of our Analog software.

MAIN FEATURES:
* Includes Analog Laboratory with 3500 synths sounds and 200 scenes.
* All presets are carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths (Minimoog V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V, ARP 2600 V, Prophet V, Prophet VS and Jupiter-8V). These TAE® powered sounds offer unparalleled audio quality.
* Fast filter the presets to your requirements: by Instrument, by Type, and by Characteristics.
* In-depth Preset Editing available for the owners of the Arturia Classic Synthesizers (Minimoog V, CS-80 V, etc.). Edit your sounds on the original instruments within Analog Laboratory.

* 200 Scenes organized by musical genres offering complete live sets, including : loops assignation to pads, splitting and layering of two synths and advanced arpeggiation melodies.
* Straight forward Editing, with a complete array of parameters for tweaking sounds : Filter and LFO sections, 4 Key Parameters differing for each preset, Chorus & Delay mix, 2 ADSR envelopes, 4 pads.

HARDWARE Specifications:
* Keyboard : 49 keys with velocity and aftertouch
* Controllers : 2 encoders with select, 11 standard encoders, 9 sliders, 22 switches, 4 touch-sensitive pads, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel.

* Connectivity : Midi in & out, USB, Sustain pedal, Expression pedal, Aux pedal, Breath controller
* High quality aluminium and wooden case
* Also functions as a universal MIDI controller

Price : USD399/349Eur
Available End in March"

NAMM: iConnectivity Unveils iConnectMIDI

Winter NAMM 2011: iConnectivity Unveils iConnectMIDI, a sophisticated MIDI Interface that integrates computers and MIDI devices like keyboards, drum pads, and synthesizers with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch products.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada - January 13, 2011- iConnectivity, a leading innovator of modern MIDI interfaces, introduces the first professional grade, high-speed MIDI interface designed specifically to have plug and play capability between any MIDI controller type device while connected to iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch iOS devices using CoreMIDI.

iConnectMidi users will be able to take advantage of a myriad of music apps that enable a user to play, record, and jam. Simply plug in iConnectMIDI into the iOS device like an iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. You can use this versatile connectivity device with your personal computer in the loop and run your favorite MIDI program there.

'We believe the success of the control surface in the iPad and iPod will create a new generation of music makers. We wanted to be the first to open the door to the other wise closed system to get your music out of the iPad. Both beginners and professionals will be at ease with the complete plug and play strategy and the negligible latency.” says iConnectivity CEO Michael Loh. Further, Mr. Loh states, “In opening up the platforms of MIDI and iPads and computers though one device, we want to engage developers to think even more broadly about what their applications can do in the future, the exponentially growing number of music apps is exciting. That being said we had some requests to add lighting control so opened the door for DMX lighting control with the use of small accessory dongle. All of this and more is possible because we are in full support of the new CoreMIDI framework introduced in iOS 4.2.'

Connectivity
2 x mini-USB Device Ports Supports iPad, iPhone or iPod touch Supports computers with Mac OS X or Windows XP or greater
2 x 2 MIDI DIN Ports
Standard MIDI DIN at 31250 bits per second 2 In ports 2 Out ports
1 x USB Host Port
Standard Full Speed USB Type A Host port Hub capable - supports up to 8 devices
Supports USB MIDI Class compliant devices

Power Connector
5 V DC, 1A

Performance / Features
Compliant to iOS 4.2 CoreMIDI framework - compatible with any CoreMIDI application Handles tens of thousands MIDI events each second Capable of extremely low latency MIDI data routing and management Fully configurable MIDI routing engine
Standalone operation, capable of bridging between MIDI devices including DIN and USB Configurable MIDI data filtering on either In or Out ports Non-volatile configuration storage

Supported iOS Devices
iPad WiFi, iPad 3G iPhone 3Gs, iPhone 4 iPod touch 3G, iPod touch 4G

Dimensions
Width: 11.0 cm (4.3 inches) Depth: 7.0 cm (2.75 inches) Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) Weight: 320 grams (0.7 lbs)
Durable Construction
Rugged steel body Black powder coat finish

ABOUT
iConnectivity is a Calgary, Alberta, Canada based design and manufacturer of consumer electronics. iConnectivity introduces iConnectMIDI, the high performance way to connect your iOS device (iPad, iPhone and iPod touch) to digital musical instruments. Professional and amateur musicians with iConnectMIDI and an iOS device can load up an app and start jamming. Enhance your creativity with this state of the art music interface for computers, MIDI Keyboards, guitar controllers, drums, control surfaces and iOS. Now, they can all play together.
For more information about our services or products, visit www.iConnectivity.com or email info@iConnectivity.com"

iPad prices on eBay

Update:

Rob Papen Explorer Edition

"This inspirational bundle holds:

BLUE: Crossfusion synthesis. FM, phase distortion, wave shapping & subtractive
SubBoomBass: Ultra-deep groove bass synth with built-in step sequencer
Predator: Phat analoge synth with killer presets and first class features
PredatorFX: Filter, modulation, vocoder and effects plug-in
RG: Electric & acoustic guitar grooves with sequencer and synth effects
RP-Delay: Delay insanity. reverser, 6 lines, 8 filters, 4 LFOs & more
RP-Verb: An advanced, transparent and musical algorithm reverb with easy controls

Dealers / Distributers:
* UK, Benelux, Germany, Austria and Switzerland: Time+Space.
* USA dealers: Click here
* Canada dealer: SavedByTechnology.com.
* France: UM distribution.
* Italy: MidiWare www.midiware.com
* Scandinavia (Sweden, Denmark,Finland & Norway): Luthman Scandinavia www.luthman.se
* South Africa: Sample Division www.sampledivision.co.za
* Spain: Rage Audio www.rage-audio.com
* Polen: www.audiofactory.pl
* Australia: Audio Chocolate www.audiochocolate.com.au
* Korea: GearLounge www.gearlounge.com
* India: www.sudeepaudio.com
* Receptor:Muse Receptor"

NAMM: ARTURIA SPARK Creative Drum Machine

YouTube via Arturiaweb | January 12, 2011 |

"Based on analog synthesis, samples and physical modelling, Spark is offering recreations of classic drum machines, innovative beatboxes and acoustic drum sets.Then Spark lets you break through their sonic boundaries thanks to a highly tweakable controller."

"BEAT THE FUTURE
Combining the power of analog synthesis, physical modelling and samples, through the intuitive workflow of a hardware drum machine, Spark is a highly creative beat production center.

Spark will save you time when looking for the right drum kit, will get you hooked by its amazing simplicity, and will surprise you by its sonic possibilities.
With a complete library including vintage drum machines, electronic analog kits, acoustic & physical drums, Spark is your weapon of choice to create unique grooves whether you are producing in the studio or performing on stage.

MAIN FEATURES:
* Pristine quality sound engines including : TAE® Analog synthesis, Multi layered sampling delivered by reference third-party companies, Physical modelling
* 480 Instruments / 30 Kits :
o Vintage drum machines : Analog recreations in the spirit of the TR-808, TR-909, Simmons SDS-V, and Eprom based LinnDrum, Drumtraks, DMX, and more*.
o Electronic kits covering the most popular modern music styles : Dub, House, Techno, Hip Hop, RnB… as well as experimental fields thanks to the physical modelling engine.
o Acoustic drum kits subtly mixing physical modelling and samples for high audio realism.
* 16 key – 64 step sequencer
* 8 velocity & pressure sensitive pads
* Touch sensitive FX Pad with Repeat, Tape, Reverse, Strobe, Pan, Mix, 3 mode Filter and Roller
* Advanced Loop mode with divide and move functions
* Real-time automation on all parameters
* 16 track mixer with 9 high quality effects : compressor, reverb, bit crusher, multiband EQ, chorus, delay, distortion, phaser, plate reverb
* Song Mode with up to 64 patterns by song
* Shuffle and Shift modes to humanize grooves
* Assignable encoders
* Aluminum enclosure
* Works as a universal MIDI controller towards any third-party software

*The use of trademarks is only meant as a reference to clarify the instruments whose sound was modelled after and doesn’t imply any endorsement.

Price USD599/499Eur
More information on February, 15"

http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/products/spark/intro.html

Update:

Arturia SPARK

Update:

NAMM 2011 - Arturia Debuts Spark Percussion Synthesizer

YouTube via SynthMeTV | January 16, 2011 |

NAMM: Eventide: Space is the final frontier...

"SPACE IS THE FINAL FRONTIER!

Eventide take the wraps off their little black box – genuine Eventide Reverb in a compact and rugged case for Guitar, Stage and Studio. And since it’s Eventide, that means gorgeous sounding Room reverb is only the beginning…

Space features 12 of Eventide’s signature reverb combination effects taken from the H8000FW and Eclipse V4 along with some startling new magic. These unique effects, previously available only in Eventide rack processors, are now available in a compact, roadworthy package. Never before has there been a more dazzling collection of reverb algorithms combined with delays, pitch shifting, tremolo, modulation, and special effects in such a compact and affordable package. Space will begin shipping mid-February…

Space features 12 of Eventide’s signature reverb combo algorithms:
Room Plate
Spring Hall
Reverse Shimmer
ModEchoVerb DualVerb
Blackhole™ MangledVerb™
TremoloVerb DynaVerb

* Wide variety of spatial effects including basic reverbs, delays and unique combination effects
* Studio quality sound
* Compatible with any source material - solo instruments, drums, vocals, or complete mixes
* Software upgradeable via USB 2.0
* MIDI control via USB or MIDI in, out/thru
* Instant program change
* Real-time control with 10 knobs, MIDI, or Expression Pedal
* Tap tempo and MIDI clock sync
* 100 factory presets, unlimited through MIDI
* True analog bypass
* Rugged cast metal construction
* Reliable metal footswitches for instant preset access
* Mono or stereo operation

Source was privileged to receive two beta demo units just ahead of NAMM, so we had a quick play with a Moog Voyager through one. Please visit our Soundcloud page here for a lengthy preview of the kinds of results you can expect:

http://soundcloud.com/sourcedist/moog-voyager-thru-eventide-space-reverb-pedal

Incidentally, those two demo units have gone on to the hands of a Mr Jonny Buckland and Mr Johnny Marr:

hopefully more to come on that front soon…"

Update:

Eventide Space - Sneak Peak

Eventide Space - Sneak Peak from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Sneak peak of the new Eventide "Space" Reverb stompbox. Running a Roland TR-808 and TB-303 through some of spatial effects including basic reverbs, delays and unique combination effects."

Zenhiser Press Release 2011 - January

"Ultimate Deep House Beats Hits The Zenhiser Shelves

For those who specialize in Deep House you will not be disappointed in this latest collection of deep house drum beats. Zenhiser supplies another audio assault of perfectly looped and mastered deep house beats that crosses the realms of both deep house and tech house. With every attention to detail taken into consideration these deep house beats are supplied in different variants offering the producer multiple options to cover breakdowns, fills and driving sequences. Supplied with and without kick drums as well is simply the icing on the cake for deep house and tech house producers.

Link 01
Link 02"

Twitter: http://twitter.com/Zenhiser
FB: http://www.facebook.com/Zenhiser

NAMM: UAD goes Firewire!

UAD ON FIREWIRE!

It’s been a long time coming, but we are incredibly excited to be able to announce that UAD Plugins are finally coming to the legion of users who only have Firewire ports available.

Introducing the UAD-2 Satellite…shipping this month!

Launching at NAMM 2011, the UAD-2 Satellite is Universal Audio's answer to the long-standing request for a Firewire-based UAD Card. No longer must a customer have PCIe slots or an ExpressCard port to be able to use UAD, now anyone with a Firewire 400 or 800 port will be able to bring the class-leading family of UAD plugins to their productions, wherever they go.

The UAD-2 Satellite is a rugged metal enclosure containing either the power of a UAD Duo or UAD Quad card inside. Slim yet reassuringly solid and sporting an illuminated UA logo on the front, the UAD-2 Satellite is powered with an included adapter and provides either FW400 and FW800 connectivity. Full PCIe-equivalent performance is available via FW800, with FW400 provided for total flexibility with a trade-off made in available bandwidth. Initially UAD-2 Satellite will support Mac only; PC development is underway and will come as a free update when complete. UAD-2 Satellite will share a FireWire port with an Audio Interface or Hard Drive, again for a trade-off in bandwidth. For more information please visit the Universal Audio site, linked below.

'This is a really exciting announcement, both for UA as a company, and for legions of musicians and engineers wanting to tap into UAD-2 plug-ins via Firewire,” commented Universal Audio President Matt Ward. “The UAD-2 Satellite is a sleek, high-quality product that delivers even higher quality results.'

'UAD-2 Satellite is the result of UA listening to our customers, and giving them a processing solution that is both elegant and powerful,” added UA Senior Product Manager Lev Perrey. “Coupled with our roadmap of exciting new plug-ins, we anticipate this product expanding our 40,000-strong UAD user base significantly in the years to come.'

Notable UAD-2 Satellite features include:
* Access the UAD Powered Plug-Ins library on select Firewire 800 and 400 equipped computers
* Compatible with a wide range of modern Intel-based iMacs and MacBook Pros (PC support in development)
* Run larger mixes in Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Performer and more — without taxing host computer CPU
* 5 models to choose from: DUO (Core); DUO Flexi (w/ $500 Plug-In Voucher); QUAD (Core), QUAD Flexi (w/ $500 Plug-In Voucher), and QUAD Omni v.5.7 (w/ 50 UAD plug-ins)

Best of all, the complete line of UAD-2 Satellite DSP Accelerators is shipping late January and the price for UAD-2 Satellite is the same as for the equivalent PCIe card!

For all details, FAQs and latest release information on the UAD-2 Satellite, visit UA’s website: http://www.uaudio.com

For our news story please visit:
http://www.hhb.co.uk/hhb/uk/source/news/article.php?aid=610"

The Legend Returns Fairlight CMI-30A Prototype to be Revealed At NAMM

The official press release:
"-Production prototype of the Fairlight CMI 30th Anniversary Edition debuts tomorrow at NAMM
- $20,000 ‘vintage sampler’ faithfully recreates the look and feel of the 80’s classic which changed the course of music
- Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Jean-Michel Jarre, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and many other icons of the eighties made musical history using their Fairlights
When the Fairlight CMI arrived on the scene in the eighties it changed the way we made music, forever.

Today every sampler, digital synthesiser, sequencer and audio workstation can trace its lineage back to this legendary machine. Known for its solid, hand-built quality and iconic sounds, the Fairlight CMI holds a special place in history and in the hearts of musicians everywhere. Used extensively by Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Jean-Michel Jarre, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and many others, the profound and lasting influence of the Fairlight CMI on the history of modern music is hard to exaggerate. It was, without doubt, the quintessential sound of the eighties.
Now, after thirty years, the Fairlight CMI returns. The prototype of the limited anniversary edition, the CMI- 30A, will be revealed at NAMM this week.

While maintaining the hallmark look and feel of the original Series II Fairlight, the CMI-30A harnesses the latest technology to deliver ‘that Fairlight sound’ no other system has achieved. Unlike modern samplers which strive for precise reproduction and accordingly produce a sterile sound, the CMI of the eighties made no apologies for imposing its own character. The quirks of this pioneering digital audio technology have been faithfully modelled in the 30A. The result is a distinctive sound which, in the spirit of vinyl records and tube amps, delivers a nostalgia hit.

In its initial form, the CMI-30A replicates the functionality of the original Series II and Series III CMIs. The user experience is quite different from that of a conventional PC and mouse and like the original is based on a light pen which interacts directly with a screen.

The character of this new instrument is continuously variable in real time. As you crank up the 30A’s unique ‘goodness control’, the quality morphs from pristine 36 bit floating point fidelity into the soulful sound that made music history. Turn it up to 11 and it sounds more Fairlight than Fairlight – chock full of eighties goodness!
Orders are now being taken for production units. Software development is continuing towards the release version which will deliver a unique combination of classic Fairlight warmth and cutting edge processing power. Only a fraction of the available resources are used to reproduce the original Fairlights. Optional software upgrades will be available for those who want to unlock that surplus capability.
With Fairlight father Peter Vogel at the helm, Fairlight Instruments brings a little eighties magic to the cold, hard digital world of 2011.

CMI-30A, the legend returns.
www.fairlightinstruments.com.au

Download NAMM flyer from http://www.fairlightinstruments.com.au/public/Fairlight_NAMM_flyer.pdf
Contact: Peter Vogel peter.vogel@fairlightinstruments.com.au Fairlight Instruments Pty Ltd Until 20th Jan 2011 on (US) +1 714 271 5325 Phone: (AUS) +61 247 518735 after 22nd Jan 2011"

Rosalind Peterson

Rosalind Peterson by Peter Uertz
"Featuring: Studio Electronics SE-1 only and a cheap delay"
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A28QBeipGT0" - non synth

NAMM: Bob Moog Foundation & Spectrasonics Collaboration

via The Bob Moog Foundation on Facebook

"We are back from a TERRIFIC Jam Cruise (stay tuned for photos & report) and off to Winter NAMM 2011. If you will be attending NAMM, come see us at booth 6100, where we are graciously hosted by Moog Music Inc. Michelle will also be giving daily sneak peek presentations with Eric Persing of Spectrasonics on an upcoming c...ollaboration. Check it out daily in the Spectrasonics booth #6720 at 2:30pm."

Update: Note the collaboration is with the Bob Moog Foundation, not Moog Music.

Starr Labs MicroZone U-648

via this auction
Just saw this after the previous post. Note this is not on their 2011 line-up, but it hasn't been posted here before.

"The Microzone U-648 is programmable touch sensitive MIDI keyboard arranged as (6) 48-key piano keyboard "ranks" stacked vertically, or in the Y-axis. Think of the ranks like the tiers in a 2-level organ. The keycaps have been placed to identify the black and white keys corresponding to the normal piano keyboard, or six piano keyboards. The keys are removable so that you can create any pattern you like that would reflect your choice of tunings.

Each of these individual keyboard ranks has its own Zone-number and each Zone may be programmed with a variety of response and MIDI performance settings. The Zone boundaries may also be changed to encompass a different range of keys if necessary. You'll want to make changes for instance, when you are creating a tuning map for a new tonal system.

Each key can be tuned individually which allows the U-648 to easily create new scales, note-clusters, patterns, and drum maps for special purposes such as film scoring and multi-media control.

The U-648 is equipped with:
* 4 Programmable Pots
* 4-way programmable Joystick
* Ribbon controller,
* Sustain Pedal jack
* Expression Pedal jack
* Handcrafted Natural Hardwood body
* Each of these controllers may be programmed to (8) simultaneous effects
* MIDI and USB i/o
* Phantom power supplied through the MIDI cable
* Power supply and adapter included.

The instrument is 33” x 14” and weighs 12 pounds."

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

STARR Labs on eBay & New Software

STARR Labs on eBay

Didn't realize they had an eBay shop. I will add them to the right shortly.

See this post on their latest NAMM releases.

Below: "ZS-XPApros with Ableton Live color coded fingerboard and sysex layouts with .als optimization."

"Finally! Some new software available for download here! You'll find a Master Sysex file that allows you to reset your up-to-date Ztar to factory installed 'song' settings. We've also included a zip-file full of individual sysex files for you to pick and choose from. But what we're really excited about is our Ztar Ableton Live Demo Session pckg download. In it we give you our in-house demo .wavs and samples, sysex files for Ableton Live fingerboard layouts, and the actual .als file. Think of it as a template to use as a starting point from which you can modify and customize to your needs!"

via Starr Log.