Results for MusikMesse

Nord has announced it will introduce 5 new Nord products at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt.

The Nord Drum 2 percussion synth + Nord Pad multi-pad controller surface.

The new Nord Lead 4 and Nord Lead 4R is 4-part multi-timbral synthesizer with innovative new performance features, advanced layering and synchronization possibilities, new filter types and on-board effects. Read more about the Nord Lead 4 and listen to the sound demos at our mini-site: www.nordlead4.com!

The Nord Drum 2 is a 6-channel Modeling Percussion Synthesizer that combines the playability of real percussion with unique and powerful sound creation possibilities! New features included Resonance modeling, FM-synthesis, distortion effects, stereo outputs with panning and CC-control. We’re also releasing the Nord Pad, a responsive, compact multi-pad designed to be the perfect companion to the Nord Drum 2 with an elegant single cable ethernet connector. The Nord Pad is available as an optional accessory.

The new Nord Piano 2 HP combines all the features from our Nord Piano 2 HA88 with the amazingly lightweight 73-key Hammer Action Portable keyboard (11 kg/ 24.25 lbs). For general information see the existing Nord Piano 2 product page.

More information: Nord

iZotope has announced it has licensed Radius to AIR Music Technology for inclusion in the Ignite.

Ignite, a desktop recording and creative software solution, is for musicians looking to capture ideas quickly and easily with M-Audio, Akai Pro and Alesis MIDI keyboard controllers. Radius, a time-stretching and pitch-shifting algorithm, will provide Ignite users with even more control over their creative workflow.

“When we were looking for a time-stretching algorithm for Ignite, iZotope was the first company we thought of because of the pedigree of their technology. Even at extreme tempo changes, the quality of Radius is very high,” says Principal Product Manager Samara Winterfeld of AIR Music Technology. “iZotope worked closely with our development team on ways to optimize the integration, which is also something that is very important to us.”

Ignite features Smart MIDI technology to help jump-start ideas and enhance music-making skills. In addition to hundreds of onboard instruments and extensive MIDI control, Ignite supports two tracks of simultaneous audio recording.

“iZotope is very excited to have our high-quality time-stretching and pitch-shifting technology as part of Ignite. It’s a pleasure to support a product that helps musicians quickly create and publish musical ideas so quickly,” says Scott Simon, Business Development Manager at iZotope.

AIR Music Technology will be exhibiting at Hall 5.1, Booth B45 during the 2013 Musikmesse, April 10-13, in Frankfurt, Germany.

More information: AIR Music Technology

In advance of the Musikmesse, u-he has sneaked a peak of the Satin “authentic tape simulation and beyond” plug-in for Windows and Mac.

Urs Heckmann on Satin:

Basically… Satin is not just a tape emulation. I’m thinking of it as “all of tape”

Without being modelled after specific gear like Diva, Satin still has a mix and match approach. There are various pre-equalisation and post-equalisation curves to choose from as well as various noise reduction techniques and a choice of tape speed, plus a few head/gain adjustments. The sound of tape ranges from subtle to drastic. The adjustable noise level is irresistable.

u-he’s upcoming tape emulation plug-in Satin: Will It Blend?

Satin features

• Continuous tape speed control from 7.5 to 30 ips.
• Saturation with realistic bias and hysteresis, wow & flutter.
• Rec/repro equalisation, selectable industry-standard curves.
• Tape delay with up to 4 repro heads, on-the-fly flanging.
• Head adjustments, various coating formulae.
• No squirrels or other rodents inside.

Satin is expected to be released in May, 2013.

More information: u-he

Image-Line has announced that it will showcase version 11 of its FL Studio music production software at the upcoming Musikmesse.

We are excited to announce that Image-Line will be at Musikmesse April 10-13, 2013. See us at Image-Line Booth E50, 5.1

Featured products include:

• FL Studio 11
• Deckadance 2
• FL Studio Mobile 2.1 (iOS)
• FL Studio Mobile 1.0 (Android)
• FL Groove (Windows 8 and iPad)

Also meet nucleon from the FL Studio forums & Sacco, winner of the FL Studio Performance mode competition (demonstrating in the ComLine booth nextdoor).

More information: Image-Line

Urs Heckmann of u-he has made some announcements for the upcoming Musikmesse 2013, April 10-13th.

A beautiful render of the Bazille modular synthesizer plug-in.

• we’ll showcase Bazille 1.0 (to be released in June/July)
• we’ll showcase Satin (tape machine emulation, due in May)
• we might showcase Presswerk, a massive compressor (ui pending)
• we’ll have a Digital oscillator module for Diva
• we’ll have a new “Uhbie” filter module for Diva and ZebraHZ
• we’ll have a sequencer/arpeggiator combo for Diva (all coming in June)
• we’ll have Caffè corretto to pick you up

And also, wish us luck for Diva’s second nomination for the MIPA award. It took Zebra twice to get it, so we’re in good spirits.

More information: u-he / u-he forum

The 2nd Annual BOSS Loop Station World Championship was held in Frankfurt, Germany, last week during day one of the Musikmesse/Prolight + Sound trade show.

BOSS crowned French beatboxer TIONEB the 2012 BOSS Loop Station World Champion after delivering an intense looping performance featuring only his voice. Loop-based music making is a leading form of musical expression today, and BOSS’ innovative Loop Station products have played a major role in the rise of this art form.

HBlockX’s German rocker Henning Wehland emceed the unique musical contest alongside an esteemed panel of international judges including vocalist/instrumentalist Ricoloop, percussionist Michael Shack, guitarist Alex Hutchings, and German hip hop sensation Samy Deluxe.

After winning regional and national semi-final rounds held during 2011, musicians from 19 different countries earned a chance to showcase their looping talents on the world stage in Frankfurt. Of the 19 finalists who qualified, 12 made their way to Frankfurt to compete. TIONEB from France took home a Grand Prize of €3,000. Beatboxer En.Dru of Czech Republic won Second Prize, beatboxer Vakhtang from Russia was awarded Third Prize, and Brazil’s singer/actress Liah Soares received special recognition for an outstanding computer keyboard rhythm and blues performance.

“Strong competition captivated the Frankfurt audience as France’s TIONEB mesmerized the judges,” said Gary Lenaire, Roland Corporation U.S. BOSS & Guitar Product Manager. Lenaire attended the world championship in support of U.S. finalist Angela Sheik, a master looper, vocalist and instrumentalist who wowed a U.S. audience in October with an intriguing looping performance with a Theremin and a RC Looper. An audience of more than 400 enthusiastic music fans attended the show, held at the King Kamehameha club, one of Frankfurt’s most popular night spots.

More information: BOSS Loop Station World Championship