NAMM TIME 2015 !!

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pjeudy
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22 Jan 2015

Enough with the new Propellerhead new site. It sucks,I like it,I don't care,I want my mommy.... done!
 
Now this sounds delicious !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m65rAfsjllw

Vintage with a Modern Twist
The Prophet-6 is Dave Smith’s tribute to the poly synth that started it all—the Sequential Prophet-5. But it’s not simply a reissue of a classic. Rather, as Dave puts it, “It’s the result of our effort to build the most awesome-sounding, modern analog poly synth possible.” The Prophet-6 takes the best qualities of the original Prophet-5—true voltage-controlled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers—and adds enhancements such as studio-quality effects, a polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and more. The result is pure, unadulterated analog tone with the stability and reliability of a state-of-the-art modern synth.
Classic Tone, Classic Vibe
Central to the warm, punchy sound of the Prophet-6 are its two newly-designed, discrete voltage-controlled oscillators (plus sub-oscillator) per voice. Continuously variable waveshapes provide the tonal palette with triangle, sawtooth, and variable-width pulse waves. There are two discrete filters per voice—a four-pole, resonant, low-pass inspired by the original Prophet-5 filter, and a two-pole, resonant, high-pass filter. Voltage-controlled amplifiers complete the all-analog signal path.
Dual Effects
The dual effects section provides studio-quality reverbs, delays (standard and BBD), chorus and phase shifter. While the effects themselves are digital, with 24-bit, 48 kHz resolution, a true bypass maintains a full analog signal path. There’s also an independent stereo distortion effect, which is 100% analog.
Poly Mod and Poly Step Sequencing
Also present from its classic predecessor is a Poly Mod section, with enhancements. True to the original, modulation sources are filter envelope and oscillator 2 (both with bi-polar control). Destinations include oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 1 shape, oscillator 1 pulse width, low-pass filter cutoff, and high-pass filter cutoff. Another welcome reprise is Unison mode, which features configurable voice count (1-6 voices) and key modes. The polyphonic step sequencer allows up to 64 steps and up to 6 notes per step. You can create sequences polyphonically, with rests, and sync to an external MIDI clock. The full-featured arpeggiator can be synced to external MIDI clock as well.
Easy to Program
The knob-per-function front panel offers instant access to virtually all Prophet-6 functions. Included are 500 permanent factory programs in 10 banks of 100 programs. In addition to these, you can create and save up to 500 user programs of your own. Toggling off the Preset button enables live panel mode, in which the sound of the Prophet-6 switches to the current settings of its knobs and switches. In this state, what you see is what you hear.
Easy to Play
All of this awe-inspiring sound is packed into a four octave, semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch that’s an ideal combination portability and power for the project studio or the gigging musician.


Korg MS-20 Module Kit with SQ-1 Analog Sequencer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcFeTvgK4hM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHRSflR_85I

More Info: 
http://www.korg.com/us/products/dj/ms_20mkit/



Korg Kronos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaCnZBKSTVY
MORE INFO : http://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/kronos2/

Korg Kronos X Workstation Keyboard at a Glance:
  • Nine sound engines, infinite possibilities
  • Amazing new technologies for smoother, more expressive sounds
  • A studio of music-production gear onboard
  • Easy-to-use hands-on environment
Nine sound engines, infinite possibilities
From acoustic instruments to gritty analog synths, the nine synthesis engines onboard Korg's Kronos X can provide every sound you need. The SGX-1 acoustic piano engine captures every nuance of real German and Japanese grand pianos, from damper resonance to mechanical noise. Then there's the EP-1 electric piano engine, which uses Multi-Dimension Synthesis to let you tweak, morph, and totally customize the wide range of classic electric piano sounds. These two new synthesis engines are worth the price of admission alone - and they're just the beginning!
Amazing new technologies for smoother, more expressive sounds
The incredible sounds found on the Kronos X simply wouldn't be possible without powerful new synthesis technologies. That's why Korg equipped this flexible workstation with components such as solid-state flash-based storage. The ultra-fast streaming possible with solid-state memory is the driving force behind Korg's Virtual Memory Technology, which provides you with high polyphony and incredible unlooped samples. It also allows the Kronos X to perform smooth sound transitions, so you can hold sustain notes while switching sounds or modes - just what you need for seamless transitions.
A studio of music-production gear onboard
More than just an amazing performance keyboard, the Korg Kronos X is a complete 32-track music-creation workstation. In addition to a robust 16-track sequencer, Korg gave Kronos X the capacity to record up to 16 audio tracks as well - all in studio-standard 24-bit/48kHz quality! What's more, Kronos X gives you an entire studio rack full of effects to enhance your music. You can run up to 16 fantastic effects at once, each of which more than rivals dedicated standalone effects units. And thanks to the Kronos X's Open Sampling System, you can instantly sample and resample any sound you create, allowing you to come up with amazing new sounds.
Easy-to-use hands-on environment
Long known for their easy-to-use workstation environments, Korg raised the bar again by loading Kronos X with hands-on controls. Starting with the large 8" TouchView display, you'll find navigating through the Kronos X environment to be absolutely intuitive. Kronos X also provides you with an entire dedicated control surface, complete with channel-strip-style sliders, knobs, and buttons. Plus, you get great performance controls, including a ribbon controller and one of Korg's fantastic vector joysticks. What's more, Kronos X comes loaded with Korg's top-of-the-line KARMA technology, making it a truly impressive performance keyboard as well as a first-class keyboard workstation!
Korg Kronos 61 Keyboard Workstation Features:
  • Amazingly powerful synthesizer containing an nine separate sound engines
  • Great-feeling, responsive semi-weighted keybed
  • Approximately 2GB of available PCM RAM allows more sample data to be loaded at once
  • Doubled SSD capacity of 62GB allows support for ginormous sound library expansions
  • User Sample Bank feature lets you create extremely large sample libraries
  • You get numerous artist signature sounds created by top musicians
  • 16-part Combis allow all engines to function together in perfect harmony
  • Dynamic Voice Allocation keeps polyphony high
  • Use up to 16 premium-quality effects at once; individual effects rival dedicated units
  • On-board sequencer offers 16 MIDI tracks and 16 audio tracks (24-bit, 48kHz)
  • Open Sampling System - instant sampling and resampling from any mode (Program, Combination or Sequencer)
  • Onboard KARMA technology generates infinitely variable performance-driven phrases and backing tracks
  • Expanded Drum Track for play-along grooves and inspiration
  • Set List mode lets you organize Programs, Combis, and Songs into a single, easy-to-select screen
  • Smooth Sound Transition allows held or sustained notes to keep sounding when changing sounds or modes
  • Direct support for playing drums and chords from Korg pad-equipped USB controllers
  • General support for all class-compliant USB controllers, including the Korg nano series and microKEY series
  • Support for Kronos Editor and Plug-in Editor software
  • USB Ethernet adapter compatibility enables high-speed data transfer between Kronos X and your computer
  • Comprehensive interface based around a large 8" TFT TouchView display

Roland
 MX-1 Mix Performer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0KeRAWQZ2M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkw8pLl9jfw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh50EjLKbHE
MORE INFO: http://www.roland.com/products/mx-1/

The MX-1 can mix up to 18 audio channels from a computer, and AIRA devices are able to communicate directly via USB alongside other analog and digital gear. The MX-1 boasts versatile input selection, intuitive layout, and numerous tempo effects with step and real-time control, and the company is promoting it as “a unique and powerful tool for delivering spontaneous, dynamic musical performances.”
Simple to use, the MX-1 provides high-quality sound at rates up to 96 kHz, plus mixing features, and master tempo control (with fine and tap functions) to synchronize the MX-1’s effects with all connected devices via USB and/or MIDI.
Up to four AIRA devices can be connected to the MX-1 via standard USB cables. The AIRA Link USB connection provides both 96 kHz audio transfer and MIDI tempo sync information over a single cable.
The MX-1 is also equipped with multiple analog inputs for connecting gear such as synths, drum machines, even smartphones, tablets, and other various gadgets. A coaxial digital jack can be configured as either an input or output, and stereo send/return jacks are provided for connecting external effects units.
Each input channel on the MX-1 features a smooth level fader with six selectable volume curves, a Tone/Filter knob with ten different settings, and quick-access mutes that work with the LED-lit faders to clearly show their status, even in dark environments.
Scene memories allow users to recall previous mixer states that include all settings and effects configurations. The DJ-style cue function can be used to monitor input sources without affecting the main mix outputs.
The integrated tempo-based effects of the MX-1 allow users to “enhance” performances with “dramatic, pulsing” effects. Beat FX (Filter, Side Chain, and Slicer) can be applied to each channel independently, and the effect tempo is automatically synced to the clock master. The 16 TR-style step sequencer buttons allow the processing to be triggered at specific steps. Master FX such as Scatter, Roll, Bit Crush, and others are included as well.
The MX-1 integrates seamlessly with Mac and Windows computers, functioning as a high-performance, 18-channel 24-bit/96 kHz USB audio interface. MIDI over USB is also supported, allowing the MX-1 to send or receive tempo information and provide control surface functionality for music production software. Audio outputs from the computer can be mixed in the MX-1 alongside external devices to create a powerful and versatile software/hardware music system.



Moog Model 15 Modular Synth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urpJAQZ5rNM

NAMM 2015: Roland JD-Xi Synthesizer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw-AWFmVyfg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Yh1UqMjcE


NAMM 2015 - Akai Timbre Wolf Polyphonic Analogue Synth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P8-WboRLVw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnaaO_hCXfo


NAMM 2015 - Akai Tom Cat Analogue Drum Machine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzVxkY6N7c0

NAMM 2015: Akai Advance 49 keyboard controller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJQ_JeSNFSI

 

NAMM 2015: Gibson Les Paul Reference Monitors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP5xuqjdZEQ

KORG 
Odyssey:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5CmgAQQ05I


NAMM 2015: Arturia Audio Fuse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7d5P0CxnEI


NAMM 2015 Universal Audio - Apollo Expanded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vxChMOxv5w
 

What have you found out about NAMM 2015 ?

 
 
My opinion is that Propellerhead REASON needs a complete rewrite!
P.S: people should stop saying "No it won't happen" when referring to a complete rewrite of REASON. I have 3 letters for ya....VST
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Carnstein
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23 Jan 2015

The sheer idea of the Les Paul monitors makes me cringe. I like the korg sequencer though!
Hello!

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Aquila
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Joined: 21 Jan 2015

23 Jan 2015

Sweet FA from Behringer this year. I see they announced their X-Touch controllers again, which despite my lovely-worded letter suggesting they consider larger format versions (16+1 and 24+1 fader controllers - or even a chain of expansion wings) remain exactly the same as what they announced last year.

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Jagwah
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25 Jan 2015

Love how all the synths are going analogue again.

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CharlyCharlzz
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26 Jan 2015

I started to think wooaw akai does way cool stuff now and then I watched this :D






mixing hardware and digital is ok but that is not the proper way LOL
Roland kind of do it a millions time better and Korg just blow any akai units :D

but still the guy anderstand better in part 2 but it still sound weird .

I dont think I will trust akai ever again !?!?!?
It does not die , it multiplies !

 7.101 and I will upgrade maybe this summer .

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Jagwah
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29 Jan 2015


I started to think wooaw akai does way cool stuff now and then I watched this :D
Yeah that thing had some pretty shocking teaser videos at the start.

I also thought Casio's entry was very lame, considering they went for a Star Wars space ship shape, guess they are trying to stand out from the crowd:
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Data_Shrine
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01 Feb 2015

So many great things announced. A lot of them are kind of old stuff brought back. But still.

The new Roland analog-digital keyboards looks swell.

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