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Something New From Kurzweil

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Kurzweil Music Systems announced the release OS V2.0 for the PC3 line at the 2011 NAMM Show.
Here’s what’s new:

* New presets include acoustic pianos, synths, pads, FM electric pianos, over 100 new drum kits and a comprehensive collection of pipe organ stop settings.
* Both the KB3 tone-wheel organ simulator and rotary effects have been improved.
* A new Intuitive Info feature, which enables the PC3 to provide visual feedback in the display whenever a controller (slider, button, wheel, etc.) is used, letting the player know which parameter is being affected and by how much in real-time.
* The PC3′s synthesis engine has undergone a few notable enhancements. Several new V.A.S.T. DSP oscillators have been added along with the ability to edit both keymaps and samples in ROM, opening up even more sonic possibilities.

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Apollo

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Cubic Audio has introduced Apollo – a new subtractive synthesizer made specifically for bass sounds.

Apollo comes with a sound bank of 70 pre-made bass presets. There are also 10 default presets for you to create your own sounds. All sounds can be edited.

Apollo consists of 2 oscillators, each oscillator with 2 waveforms. Inside the oscillators are sawtooth, square and sine waveforms.

Apollo has an amplifier envelope, filter and filter envelope as well as pitch envelope and 2 ffects: sample and hold and distortion, “to get those big bass sounds you hear in today’s Electro/House music”.

Requirements:

• Windows
• Pentium III 800 MHz
• 512 MB RAM
• Windows XP/Vista/windows 7
• VST 2.0 compliant host

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nanoKey 2

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• The nanoKEY2 is equipped with 25 velocity-sensing keys and an advanced design for reliable recording.
• For entering drum parts, the nanoPAD2 is the top choice. It boasts 16 responsive pads and an X-Y touchpad, just as on the Kaossilator Pro.
• The nanoKONTROL2 provides knobs, switches, and faders – for controlling any DAW computer based DAW or numerous types of other music production software.

Each of the three nanoSERIES2 models is available in Black or White.

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Halion Sonic

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• The latest version of HALion Sonic provides 64-bit support for Mac OS X, to address additional memory on Mac computers, as well as General MIDI support including MIDI program change, preloaded chorus and reverb effect.
• The sample library has been expanded to include 1.2 GB of new brass and woodwind instrument programs, while audio streaming and loading speed were optimized for consistent, smooth performance.
• Additional effects, such as the 28 legacy effects from HALion 3, as well as four new distortion modes in the filter type section, assignable key commands and improved standalone application.

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Punch

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Drums Synthesis - Rob Papen Punch

• 2 Bass Drum with 4 different models and 18 built in samples
• 2 Snare Drum with 2 models and 33 built in samples
• 2 Open Hihat and 2 Closed Hihat, with 3 models and 12 built in samples
• 3 Toms with 2 models and 8 built in samples
• 2 Claps with 3 models, and 13 built in samples
• 3 User Drum , with 5 models and 37 samples
• 8 Dual Sample slot, each with there own amp / pitch envelopes & filter and filter envelope.
• Each drum has it’s own ‘easy controls’, distortion (20 different models) , output destination (to dry or any of the 4 fx / output channels) , and choke groups.
• Each drum can be preview and selected by clicking in the Drum Preview Pad.

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QX 49

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Alesis QX49 USB MIDI Controller

Here are the key features of the Alesis QX49:

• 49-key keyboard controller for use with virtually all Mac and PC music software and MIDI devices
• Velocity-sensitive keys with modulation and pitch-bend wheels
• Eight faders perfect for adjusting volume or synth parameters
• Four drum pads for triggering samples, loops and sequencing drums
• Eight knobs ideal for adjusting pan position or any other parameter
• Six assignable buttons for triggering software controls
• USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI for use with Mac and PC, as well as MIDI hardware
• Includes Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition software included for instant recording, sequencing, and performing
• Bus-powered via USB, so you won’t need a power cable

Includes:

• QX49 keyboard controller
• USB cable
• Quick start guide

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Perc Pad

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At the 2001 NAMM Show, Alesis announces PercPad, its first four-pad electronic percussion instrument.

The PercPad features four velocity-sensitive pads, kick input, internal sounds and compact size, designed for anyone wanting to incorporate electronic percussion into their setups.

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Akai StudioDock

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Features:

• The world’s first pro audio dock for iPad
• Connect microphones and instruments including guitar, studio monitors, PA speakers, headphones, and MIDI controllers
• Universal device works with virtually every audio and MIDI app in the App Store; Core MIDI compliant
• Perform, craft, create and play back music in virtually any conceivable manner or location
• Video output for connection to TVs and projectors
• Inputs: two combo XLR-1/4″ for use with audio gear, instruments, and computer audio
• Input channel gain controls and switchable phantom power for use with condenser microphones
• Guitar-direct switch for use with amplifier- and effects-modeling app
• Outputs: pair 1/4″ and 1/4″ headphone with separate volume controls
• Control: MIDI In, MIDI Out, USB MIDI, and assignable 1/4-inch footswitch input

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MIdI Translator

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The Missing Link OSC/MIDI Translator is a new hardware device that’s designed to make all of your music gear wireless.

802.11b WiFi

- adhoc or infrastructure modes

- open, WEP, WPA or WPA2 security

OSC via wireless UDP

- OSC to MIDI

- MIDI to OSC

- accepts multiple simultaneous connections

MIDI

- MIDI IN/OUT (standard DIN-5)

- class-compliant USB MIDI IN/OUT

- configurable internal routing with soft MERGE/THRU

- all MIDI commands fully supported, including SYSEX

POWER

- 9V-12V DC, tip +/-, >=250mA

- or via USB

PHYSICAL

- 3.3″ x 2.2″ x 1.6″

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Stomp Box

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Griffin has introduced the StompBox – a $99 pedal controller for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

With assignable foot switches and a 1/4″ effects pedal input jack, the StompBox is designed to let you use a compatible iOS device (i.e., iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) as a portable, programmable effects board and practice rig.

Connected to a compatible iPad or other iOS device with a 1-meter-long heavy-duty dock connector cable, StompBox gives the user four professional quality foot switches. StompBox accepts an industry-standard 1/4″ mono plug from a wide range of variable inputs, including volume, expression, and wah-wah pedals.

Features:

• Studio-quality 4-channel effects pedalboard for use with guitar, bass, and other musical instruments
• 1/4″ jack accommodates plugs from variable inputs like volume, expression, or wah-wah pedals
• Brings true pedalboard experience to iPad; interfaces with the iShred LIVE app to switch between effects, start and stop practice tracks or metronome, and more
• Heavy-duty dock connector cable links StompBox to iPad or other compatible iOS device
• Included GuitarConnect cable plugs into your musical instrument
• Developed for use with Frontier Design’s iShred LIVE app (available separately)
• Controls StompBox-enabled apps for iPad, allowing user input through its foot switches

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