Based on the KORG Doncamatic of 1963, KORG introduces its KR-11 rhythm box, designed to be compact and simple, offering a fun way to practice and play music anywhere. Key features include: There are nine different genres with 14 variations in each, for a total of 126 distinct patterns, plus […]
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Yamaha has announced an all-in-one music creation station designed for composing and performing electronic music. The compact SEQTRAK controller allows users to capture ideas quickly, create original music using its versatile sound and sample engines, and offers a host of performance and connectivity options. Two well-known, tried and tested sound […]
Bastl Instruments has announced its latest instrument, the Kastle ARP, a pocket-sized patchable synthbox with “uncountable melodies to explore”. It’s a unique modular melody generator based on a quantised sine wave oscillator with a digital waveshaper. It’s always in tune and its pitch can be selected using NOTE and CHORD […]
Pocket Animal Audio has shown off its latest creation, the Woovebox, which is a powerful and portable audio workstation and groovebox which aims to help musicians flesh out ideas and even complete entire tracks by building on simple ideas and adding listener interest through conditional triggering and modification of distinct […]
Donner is perhaps better known for its digital pianos and other more traditional instruments rather than the slightly more quirky portable music creation devices, but it has just launched a campaign on Kickstarter to have its new MEDO multi-function musical instrument gain funding for production. The take on the MEDO […]
Yamaha has announced the latest model in its P series of digital pianos, designed with portability and ease of use in mind. The instrument’s two main piano voices are taken from two world-class acoustic concert grand pianos, the Yamaha CFX and the Bösendorfer Imperial. Yamaha claims that the variety and […]
Many people have a soft spot for the 1980s sampling keyboards, whether they were there and owned them at the time, or are younger but look back and enjoy the nostalgia. Now comes Wofi, a portable cloud-connected sample synthesiser from Kiviak Instruments which takes a lot of its inspiration from […]
Ever since Chompi appeared on Kickstarter and vastly exceeded expectations by raising over $1m in funding, excitement for the quirky, colourful little synth has been growing. As we approach a possible launch date and the initial backers get their hands on the instrument, the creators have been sharing more videos […]
Sometimes simplicity is the best policy when you’re serious about learning a new skill. While there are plenty of affordable keyboard instruments and digital pianos aimed at beginners and children, many of them succumb to the ‘distraction factor’ which, although it can make the instrument more attractive to begin with, […]
Looking like a cross between a computer keyboard and a grid controller, Yamaha introduces its new finger drum pads, allowing players to create rhythms using just their fingers. These brand new products, currently comprising of the FGDP-30 and FGDP-50, run from an internal rechargeable battery and feature an on board […]
Plenty of musicians want to capture real-world and ‘in the field’ audio for creating atmospheric sonic backgrounds, samples, soundbites, vocals and the like, but I’d wager that not many would want to spend as much as Teenage Engineering will be asking for their latest high end piece of kit. One […]
In 2006 Yamaha launched its first DGX (digital grand) in the ‘600’ series. Previously, as early as 2002, Yamaha introduced the DGX line with the DGX-200, followed by other models including models in the DGX-300 and DGX-500 line. They also brought out YPG models which had similar specifications to an […]
If you have fond memories of having to use dial-up modems to use the Internet (anyone under the age of 25 need not concern themselves) then you might like the Music Modem, a portable sound generator that lovingly recreates those sounds just for you. It looks a bit like a […]
Korg has updated its hugely popular Kaossilator with the arrival of the Kaossilator 2. Still sporting a vibrant yellow body (whether it comes in pink is another matter) it boasts a range of features including: Simple control with finger taps/slides on the integrated X-Y touchpad 150 built-in sounds cover every […]
As well as the iMASCHINE App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, Native Instruments has announced a new, compact, cheaper alternative to its MASCHINE hardware. MASCHINE MIKRO offers the same kind of performance and features as its bigger brother but at a reduced price and size. This latest addition to […]
Joining the likes of the BOSS Micro BR BR-80 portable digital recorder comes Roland’s latest compact offering. Roland claims that its R-26 comes packed with a host of professional features “the likes of which the industry has not seen before”. There are two types of stereo microphones built into the […]
High quality portable audio recorders are now easily obtainable and affordable enough that even hobbyists can dabble in the world of digital sound recording while on the move. Being able to capture high quality sounds on location can open up a whole wealth of music possibilities, particularly in certain genres […]
Roland has introduced its latest portable amplifier with a range of easy to use features including automatic mono/stereo output switching, echo and reverb modes, wireless microphones and either battery or mains powered operation. Built in to the BA-55 portable amplifier is an accelerometer, similar to what you’d expect to find […]
Sometimes (in fact, most of the time in my experience) musical inspiration hits you when you’re away from your studio. In the rush to get down the ideas before those creative juices dry up, or your memory plays tricks and you forget the melody line for that future masterpiece, equipment […]
Offering a similar function set to the 76-note Piaggero NP-V60 and NP-V80 digital pianos released last year, Yamaha now reveals the ultraportable NP-31 and NP-11 models. The NP-31 features a 76-note full-size keyboard, while the NP-11 offers 61 keys. Designed to be transportable and usable pretty much anywhere, they’ll run […]
Steinberg has announced that its new mobile recording solutions, the CI1 and CI2+, are available in stores worldwide. Both interfaces feature two great sounding microphone/line combo jacks with +48V phantom power and a HI-Z switch on input 1 for direct connection of a guitar or bass. The entry-level solution CI1 […]
