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Korg nanoSeries

Jun 20, 2008 - Korg's new nanoSeries devices are designed to meet the needs of artists who like to make music on the go but don't want to make any sacrifices in the control department. The range features three compact products: nanoKEY, nanoPAD and nanoKONTROL.

new Denon DN-S1200

May 15, 2008 - Denon's DN-S1200 Compact CD/USB Media Player & Controller is a super-compact and sophisticated DJ instrument that lets users bring together and enjoy access to their entire music collection from virtually all-existing storage media, including AppleÒ iPodsÒ and USB Flash Drives.

Mini multimedia monitor for the masses

Apr 24, 2008 - We thought studio monitor designers Adam were going large and staying large, following the announcement of their giant S7A mkII main monitors last year; but it seems this is not the case.

Denon DN-HS5500

Apr 1, 2008 - The DJ Expo in the US 2007 is one of the yearly exhabitions where manufacturers introduce new gear. Last week Denon allready announced their new twin deck the Denon DN-HC4500 and now they reveiled a small part of what their future looks like. Denon holds their mouths about specifications and details of this deck. Some have leaked out and can be made up from the picture, originally shot by someone from the Denon Forums. All buttons and function from previes models seem to be in place. One thing is different, at the right top of the platter are 3 button : PC, Midi and Device. This could mean the the deck might be a controller for PC software of some kind. Also MIDI would add a lot of possibilities to the deck so you can use it as an controller for PC software like Traktor DJ or Ableton. The other thing noticable is a big tilted LCD display. There doesn't seem to be a graphical overview or Wafeform display in it. But at the model shown at DJExpo will probably be a sample model so features and look will possible not be final.

New HW from Steinberg at Musikmesse 2008

Mar 31, 2008 - At Musikmesse, Steinberg were showing three new hardware products — two interfaces and a desktop DAW controller — that are designed to provide ‘Advanced Integration’ (AI) specifically with Cubase, their own DAW software package. All three products have been co-developed and manufactured by Yamaha, Steinberg’s parent company.

AKAI news 2008, part 2.

Feb 7, 2008 - 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.

VESTAX 2008

Jan 28, 2008 - New products from the VCI & VCM midi controller series were announced at NAMM 2008 in Anaheim, USA.

AKAI news 2008 pt.1

Jan 24, 2008 - LEGENDARY MPC FEEL AND WORKFLOW WITH A GREATLY EXPANDED FEATURE SET. The MPC series set the standard for beat production. What would it take to make the ultimate MPC? Dozens of engineers, 20 years of experience and a new synth and drum sampling engine unlike any MPC ever. Introducing the MPC5000; the new standard for music production.

KeyStudio 49i

Jan 16, 2008 - The KeyStudio 49i delivers everything you need to start making and recording music today. It’s the first USB keyboard controller with a built-in audio interface and premium piano sound. Play the on-board piano as a stand-alone instrument—then plug the USB cable into your computer to play a total of 128 sounds and listen to them from the keyboard’s audio outputs. The built-in interface even lets you record vocals and instruments as well as listen to your sessions and mixes. The included Ableton Live Lite software seals the deal by providing an incredibly easy-to-use music production solution. The KeyStudio 49i instantly transforms your computer into a versatile music studio.

New M-Audio The Fast Track® Ultra

Jan 9, 2008 - The Fast Track® Ultra 8 x 8 audio/MIDI interface takes M-Audio’s acclaimed mobile recording line to the next level with high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, MX Core™ DSP mixer and four preamps with award-winning Octane™ technology. Featuring both analog and digital I/O, it allows recording on all eight channels simultaneously with pristine 24-bit/96kHz fidelity—while M-Audio’s mature low-latency drivers ensure rock-solid stability and performance. The on-board MX Core™ DSP mixer processes eight hardware inputs and eight software returns to the eight hardware outputs, delivering flexible routing and monitoring with delay and reverb. Compatible with most major audio software*, Fast Track Ultra lets you record the way you want—in the studio or on the go.