NAMM 2016: First glimpse of the Expressive E Touché controller (updated – video!)
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
The mysterious Touché expressive controller is revealed and this time we've got a video!
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NAMM 2016: Tom Oberheim and Dave Smith Instruments give us the OB-6
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
Unmistakably an Oberheim in looks, style and sonic character.
NAMM 2016: Garritan gets up close with Personal Orchestra 5
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
Expanding and evolving into version 5 Garritans Personal Orchestra is the great value orchestra in your pocket.
NAMM 2016: M-Audio CTRL 49 MIDI Controller disco party
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
The CTRL 49 offers complete control over your VST Instruments with the help of a 4.3" screen, keyboard, knobs, sliders and RGB illuminated drum pads.
NAMM 2016: M-Audio update the MIDISport with a USB hub
The classic MIDISport MIDI interface tries to stay hip and current by sporting a new USB hub.
NAMM 2016: Arturia introduce KeyStep controller and sequencer
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
Arturia unofficially announce a portable MIDI keyboard controller with integrated step sequencer and CV/Gate.
NAMM 2016: M-Audio gets into the digital piano game
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
The Accent and Accent Module offer 20 piano sounds, with or without a keyboard, at a tempting price point...
NAMM 2016: Korg Volca FM seen in the flesh (updated)
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
Prototype of a previously unseen Korg Volca FM.
NAMM 2016: M-Audio releases M-Track range of audio interfaces
21 Jan 2016 in Studio
M-Audio roll out a stylish range of desktop USB-C audio interfaces festooned with knobs and LEDs.
NAMM 2016: PreSonus announces Studio 192 Mobile interface and command center
21 Jan 2016 in Studio
A compact USB 3.0 audio interface with all the functionality of the Studio 192.
NAMM 2016: Zoom come up with a magical musical steering wheel thing
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
Loopy circular, sequencer, controller, movement and performance device.
NAMM 2016: Details leak on Arturia’s MatrixBrute analogue synth
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
Hot leaked details on what Arturia call "the most powerful analog synthesizer ever created". Update - video on the MatrixBrute in action!
NAMM 2016: Roland introduce the A-01, a multirole mini MIDI controller
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
A controller, synth, performance tool that can plug into anything, control anything and has it's own sound going on.
Precision Music Technology announces Leviathan: wearable gesture control for music
Control chord changes, filter parameters, scene selections and performance controls with these muscle-reponsive arm bands. Is it the future of live performance?
ROLI release Seaboard RISE 49, a 5 dimensional controller
A new 4-octave version of the Seaboard multidimensional controller that you can push, slide, glide and release into new methods of performance.
Waldorf announce the Zarenbourg Module – A soulful piano in a small box
The sublime and classic Zarenbourg piano in a soulful little box.
Positive Grid releases BIAS FX standalone
Out of Positive Grid, California comes a new standalone version of the well regarded BIAS FX guitar amp and effects processing plug-in. Just run it and play, without the need of a DAW or piece of host ...
Soundness release SoundSoap 5 and SoundSoap+
19 Jan 2016 in Studio
Background noise, hiss, hum and crackles are the every day enemy of the sound engineer and video maker. SoundSoap 5 and SoundSoap+ give you the tools to clean up your audio.
Waldorf leak: kb37 controller keyboard for Eurorack modules (updated)
19 Jan 2016 in Synths
Waldorf officially announce their Eurorack Pack of modules and the fabulous kb37 controller keyboard to mount them all in.
Nord announce Nord Piano 3
Nord's Piano reaches version 3 and brings in features designed to improve realism and authenticity.
Korg expand their Nano range of controllers into the studio
15 Jan 2016 in Studio
Korg's range of petite Nano MIDI controllers have been very popular with the space-challenged music maker. Now they are taking things to the next level with two new studio grade not-quite-so-Nano expanded ...
SoundIron releases Petroglyph and gets stoned like a caveman
14 Jan 2016 in Studio
Mining the cultures of primitive North American tribes Petrograph draws on the percussive nature of stones, tools and weaponry to produce an authentic collection of stone age percussion.
Celemony announce Melodyne 4 with new innovations
13 Jan 2016 in Studio
Details are emerging about a new version of Melodyne announced last night on Celemony's website.
Keith McMillen releases the multi-talented K-Mix audio interface-mixer-controller
12 Jan 2016 in Studio
USB audio interface, mixer and control surface in one colourful, rugged and high quality package. The K-Mix is Keith McMillen's long-awaited solution for all your music making needs.