New Products in the Pipeline
Winter Namm 2008 Anaheim CA
Roland
- Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship
workstations
- 2 x ARXexpansion with SuperNATURAL — the world’s greatest
performance-expression technology
- Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5” wide color LCD and mouse
connectivity
- Newly developed onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks, including
24 audio tracks
- Multi-FX for each part; up to 22 effects routings can be programmed
simultaneously
- Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel
Tweak: The new screen is
huge! There is a 128 track midi and audio sequencer onboard.
- Advanced TD-9 module with expressive new sounds, real-audio songs and
patterns
- Comfortable mesh-head tom and snare pads with rim triggering
- Three-way triggering for ride cymbal
- Scope function with graphical LCD display
- USB host for audio-file (.WAV) playback
- Special cable for easy pad connections
- Sturdy drum rack (MDS-9) with newly designed ball-clamps for the snare
and cymbal arms and a new hi-hat mount for maximum flexibility
Tweak: The new TD9 "Brain"
allows USB import of a backing song and a "quick record" and "quick play"
feature.
- Stunning 88-key stereo multi-sampled piano sounds
- 88-key weighted keyboards: PHA II “Ivory Feel” with Escapement
- SuperNATURAL electric pianos for unprecedented realism
- Audio playback of .WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files via USB memory; easy onstage
control with Audio Key feature
- Piano Designer function for creating the perfect custom instruments,
plus eight multi-effects processors
- Three MIDI outputs, multiple zones for master-control functionality
Tweak: We'll have to
see if Roland manages to de-throne the S90Es by Yamaha as the king of feel.
Akai
MPC 5000
- 64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB
memory built-in. Expandable up to 192MB RAM
- Three-oscillator virtual analog synth engine with built-in arpeggiator
- Over 300 Virtual Analog synth presets included
- Eight tracks of Direct-to-Hard Disk recording
- Over 40 all new effects available within a modular 4-bus effects
processor
- Master compressor and equalizer
- Built-in hard disk drive
- Optional CD-R/DVD drive
- USB 2.0 port for computer connectivity
- CF Type-2 card slot (up to 2GB)
- Chop-Shop 2.0 - slices a stereo loop into individual samples with
automatic pad assignment
- Patched Phrases - creates multiple splits in looped samples to ensure
proper tempo sync without changing pitch
- Continuous Sample Track - ensures samples play in perfect sync no matter
where you start the beat in a loop
- 12 Q-link controllers for internal automation, external MIDI control and
quick parameter editing
- 240 x 128 hinged backlit LCD
- 10 built-in analog outputs, plus 8 ADAT-optical outputs and stereo
S/PDIF IO
- Powerful new multimode filter
- Two MIDI inputs and Four MIDI outputs
- Turntable phono inputs with RIAA pre-amp
- XLR / 1/4" combo jacks with selectable mic/line levels
- Sample library provided by Loopmasters.com
Tweak: At last
the MPC gets a serious update.
MPD32
- MIDI synced note-repeat with MPC swing
- 16 full-sized, genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure-sensitive
response
- Assignable switches, sliders and endless knobs for a total of 72
controllers
- 2 assignable Foot Switches
- 1 assignable Foot Pedal controller
- Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display
- 30 user-definable Presets for various DAW and software applications
- MMC/MIDI Start/Stop transport buttons
Tweak: If the MPD24 was not
enough here comes its daddy.
XR20
Akai says:
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.
Over 700 pre-loaded sounds, and an integrated
effects engine for Reverb, EQ and Compression put you in full control of your
beat production. A microphone input is even included for mixing vocals with your
patterns. Brilliant backlit pads provide visual cues for added beat precision.
- Backlit LCD
- Bright, glowing, backlit pads that follow the beat
- Microphone input and Headphone output
- Pattern Play Mode - Different patterns can be triggered from individual
pads
- Drum Roll / Note Repeat feature for realism and expression
- Battery Power capability and AC Adapter
Tweak: Interesting development.
Go back to the
Streetboxx
a few years ago. That was a fun hip hop machine down to regions and sects
within the genre. We'll have to see how hip Akai is these days.
Alesis
_Large, 32MB sound set
with percussion bank and bass synth
_Built-in Effects- Reverb,
EQ and Compression
_Battery Power for max
portability
_Pattern Play Mode enables
different patterns to be triggered from the pads directly
_Mute/Solo Function for
parts- Drums, Bass and Percussion and per pad within a bank
iMultiMix 16 USB
_Integrated recording for
iPod
_Four high-gain mic/line
preamps (XLR and ¼” balanced)
_48V phantom power
_Built-in limiter to avoid
distorted recordings
_16-Bit / 44.1kHz and
48kHz recording to computer
_Two guitar mic/line
inputs
_Aux sends and returns
_100 on-board, 28-bit
digital effects – Reverb, Chorus, Flange, Delay
_3-band per channel EQ
with high/low shelving and mid band pass/reject
_Steinberg Cubase LE 4
recording software included
Tweak: I keep
thinking about this product. I can see the value for live shows and rehearsals.
A Multi track machine with that many preamps and inputs would cost more than the
iMultiMix. Of course you need an iPod. The
iMultiMix 8 USB is already available
Allen & Heath Zed mixers
ZED 436 shown above
The ZED 4-bus series is available with either 16
mono inputs plus 2 dual stereo channels (ZED-420), 24+2 (ZED-428) or 32+2
(ZED-436).
Some features
- 4-band EQ with 2 swept mids and in/out switch
6 auxiliary sends (2 pre, 2 post, 2 pre/post)
4 sub groups fed from each channel
L, R and M main mix outputs
Individual channel 48V phantom power
Direct output on every mono channel
2 dual stereo inputs with 4-band EQ
Peak and signal indication on every channel
2 matrix sections available; can send output to USB
Configurable USB stereo audio in/out
Master level controls on all outputs
Easy to use layout – all connections and controls on top surface
Cakewalk SONAR LE bundled with mixer
Tweak: I like the approach
here though I'd probably not want to use the USB interface. I'd use my existing
audio interfaces.
More
info
Focusrite
ISA One
ISA
One features the classic vintage microphone pre-amplifier topology from the
original ISA110 module.
Tweak: I like the look and the idea here. High
quality, has inserts, simple. If the sound and price is right this could
be a great home studio preamp.
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