KORG Sigma

images via this auction

Doh. That was supposed to go on Matrixsynth-b. Sorry. :)

NAMM: LinnDrum II Prototype

"Update: January 17, 2008

Happy new year! Today is the first day of the 2008 Winter NAMM Show and, for the first time ever, Dave Smith Instruments is introducing two new products. We'll be showing a prototype of the LinnDrum II Analog (previously announced as BoomChik). It doesn't do much yet, but it's finally more than just a nice Roger Linn rendering. As you might imagine, this is a very software-intensive project, so having hardware is just one step towards completion. But it is a step. And those pads with the blue backlighting are mesmerizing! Check out the LinnDrum II Analog product page for more information."

more info. via MG.

NAMM: Roland Fantom-G6 Workstation

"Reaching New Levels of Power and Luxury Features

Introducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom-G is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL™ expansion bay, large-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer and more.

* Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstations
* 2 x ARXexpansion with SuperNATURAL — the world’s greatest performance-expression technology
* Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5” wide color LCD and mouse connectivity
* Newly developed onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks, including 24 audio tracks
* Multi-FX for each part; up to 22 effects routings can be programmed simultaneously
* Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel"

more info

The Sounds and Music of the RCA Electronic Music Synthesizer

via Orpheus Music where you will find more.

"Mark from The Reverse Time Page, your trusted source for "early radios, vacuum tubes, electric clocks, and unusual technological debris of the past" (www.uv201.com) posted all eight sides of this obscure record. Many many thanks Mark!

* Side 1: The Synthesis of Music-The Physical Characteristics of Musical Sounds (7:13, 3.3 mb)
* Side 2: The Synthesis of Music-Synthesis by Parts (Part 1) (5:55, 2.7 mb)
* Side 3: The Synthesis of Music-Synthesis by Parts (Part 2) (4:37, 2.1 mb)
* Side 4: Excerpts from Musical Selections (Part 1) (6:05, 2.8 mb)
* Side 5: Excerpts from Musical Selections (Part 2) (3:28, 1.6 mb)
* Side 6: Complete Selections-Bach Fugue No. 2, Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 1 (4:47, 2.2 mb)
* Side 7: Complete Selections-Oh Holy Night (Adam), Home Sweet Home (Bishop) (6:42, 3.1 mb)
* Side 8: Complete Selections-Stephen Foster Medley, Nola (Arndt), Blue Skies (Berlin) (7:49, 3.6 mb)"

Akai XR20

"THE PERFECT PORTABLE BEAT MACHINE.
Inspiration can happen anywhere. The XR20 is loaded with pro-grade, industrial-strength drum, percussion, bass, synth, sound effects, vocal and instrument hit sounds and has the ability to lay them in a groove wherever and whenever you're ready.

Over 700 pre-loaded sounds, and an integrated effects engine for Reverb, EQ and Compression put you in full control of your beat production. A microphone input is even included for mixing vocals with your patterns. Brilliant backlit pads provide visual cues for added beat precision.

The XR20 features sounds of standard and electronic drums, single (one-shot) hits, bass and synth sounds to easily create your maximum mix in minimal time."

more info

NAMM: Akai MPC5000

"The MPC5000 is the first MPC ever to include 8-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, 3-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 ppq resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64 continuous sample tracks. There's even a new FX engine with 4 FX buses and 2FX per bus.

In addition, the MPC5000 features a 64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory Ð expandable up to 192MB. The display is twice the size of the MPC2500 and MPC1000 so waveforms appear crystal-clear. Integrated Chop Shop 2.0 now supports stereo chops and Patched Phrases. The MPC5000 is the first MPC to include Random and Cycle sample playback in addition to velocity Zone Play. A turntable preamp is also included.

The MPC5000's virtual analog synth eliminates need for external analog synth modules or buggy software based synthesizers. The new 8-track direct to disk recorder lets you produce your whole song in the MPC and then mix it down with the internal sequenced programs and any input thru material. Add the optional CD/DVD drive and you can then burn an audio or data CD or your mix. Over 650MB of premium-quality sounds from Loopmasters are included to get you up and running with pro-quality production in seconds."

more info

NAMM: DSI Prophet '08 Rack

"Prophet '08 Synthesizer Module—Coming Soon!
The Prophet '08 Synthesizer Module is a tabletop "knobby" module with all of the features and controls of the Prophet '08 Keyboard (minus the keyboard, of course) in an even more compact enclosure. Includes rack ears for optional rack-mounting." It's real.

TipTop Audio: Module One Beta Test

via TipTop Audio:

"I am looking for beta testers and more precisely, four of them. I have questionnaire for you to fill out and send back so we can make our decision. If you are chosen, we will ship you the module for free. Try it out, let us know what you think, and if it becomes a valuable part of your system, keep it for a small fee or send it back."

The e-mail address is: sean@tiptopaudio.com

Feel free to change the language a little to fit your posting style, but I would like to make sure that everyone knows that we will send the module free of charge and that if they like it, they can keep it for good chunk off of retail."

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The New MOOG Voyager OS

via the MusicPlayer forum. via Sushi for 2 in the comments of this post. Thanks Sushi!

Update: below is the original MOOG Voyager prototype at the MOOG factory. Note the similarity with the panel layout. Thanks to pac for pointing it out in the comments.