Monday, January 9, 2012

Korg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black

Korg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black Review



Korg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black Feature

  • Low-profile, multi-function control surface
  • New track select and marker advance parameters
  • Supports numerous software titles including major DAW programs
n a body proportioned to fit perfectly in front of your laptop computer, the nanoKONTROL2 provides eight channels of the controllers you need to control your music software. The nanoKONTROL2 also features a dedicated transport control section. The buttons have been carefully selected to be useful with your software, ensuring simple and intuitive control. Many software titles – including major DAW programs – are supported, dramatically reducing the need to make complicated connection settings. A knob, fader, and three switches are provided for each of the eight channels, respectively assigned to pan, volume, and solo/mute/record. This arrangement is a real convenience when recording automation for multiple channels. There's also a marker button, making it easy to assign marks at important points in your song for more efficient recording and song production. When using a software synthesizer, you can assign parameters to the desired controllers for easy control. For example you could use the faders to control the ADSR of an envelope generator, and use the knobs to control the filter's cutoff frequency and resonance, etc. The nanoKONTROL2 works with the "Korg Kontrol Editor" software – available free on the Korg website. Load it into your computer, and use it to make detailed customized settings. For example, the minimum and maximum values for each control change message can be specified. Just connect a single USB cable from your computer to the nanoKONTROL2, and you've got a quick and portable music production system. Power and USB-MIDI data travels down the same wire for a clean, efficient workspace.


Sunday, January 8, 2012

Akai Professional RPM3 Production Monitors with USB Audio Interface (Standard)

Akai Professional RPM3 Production Monitors with USB Audio Interface (Standard) Review



Compact audio production monitors that record as well as they sound.


Saturday, January 7, 2012

Akai MPK25 25 Key Portable Keyboard Controller Outfit

Akai MPK25 25 Key Portable Keyboard Controller Outfit Review



Akai MPK25 25 Key Portable Keyboard Controller Kit.


Thursday, January 5, 2012

Akai MPK61 Keyboard Performance Midi Controller Outfit

Akai MPK61 Keyboard Performance Midi Controller Outfit Review



Akai MPK61 Keyboard Performance Midi Controller Kit.


Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Akai Phase Shifter Analog Phase Shifter Effects Pedal

Akai Phase Shifter Analog Phase Shifter Effects Pedal Review



Akai Phase Shifter Analog Phase Shifter Effects Pedal Feature

  • Four distinct modes to match the character of multiple vintage phasers
  • Great for keyboards as much as guitars
  • Warm, classic sound
Analog Phase Shifter Effects Pedal


Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Akai Professional E2 Headrush Delay/Looper Pedal

Akai Professional E2 Headrush Delay/Looper Pedal Review



Akai Professional E2 Headrush Delay/Looper Pedal Feature

  • 16-bit Digital Delay - Delay time from 0.5ms to an astonishing 23.8 seconds maximum
  • Real-time delay control - sets delay time by tapping footswitch twice
  • Tape Echo mode with four individual outputs for each head
  • Looping Recorder with overdub mode - Powerful tool for solo performances
  • Selectable Fixed or Adjustable Loop Level.
The Akai Professional E2 HEAD RUSH combines delay, tape echo, and a looping recorder in a single pedal. User-selectable delay options allow for maximum control of output signal. Real-time feedback and gain adjustment as well as echorate enable sounds to be shaped with precision. E2 HEAD RUSH also simulates a four-head analog-tape machine with control of decay and spacing between virtual-tape heads to create complex multiple delays and repeats. The signal from each virtual head appears on an individual output for multiple returns when used with an external mixing console or multiple amps. Looping Recorder mode enables you to record and overdub layer after layer of sound in real-time, making E2 HEAD RUSH an unbelievable live performance tool. Depending upon which mode is selected, the left footswitch controls the on/off and play/stop functions while the right footswitch sets the tap delay time or recording and overdub options. The LED display indicates which effect in use andblinks in time showing the delay time selected. E2 HEAD RUSH empowers you to bring back sounds of yesterday, blend them with the ruggedness and flexibility of today's technology, and add new functionality. Every effect-pedal board needs one


Sunday, January 1, 2012

Image Line FL Studio Fruity Edition V10

Image Line FL Studio Fruity Edition V10 Review



Image Line FL Studio Fruity Edition V10 Feature

  • Full-featured, open-architecture, music-production environment designed for creative freedom
  • Choose preferred workflow; compose using the step-sequencer or piano roll
  • Create in pattern or track mode, then arrange ideas in the Playlist
  • Event Automation allows control of almost any FL Studio parameter or plugin knob using Event Editor, Record, or "draw" automation
  • Designed for composers who need Piano roll for complex melodies and to record/play chords
  • And or placed end-to-end in series in the Playlist to create complete musical works of unlimited complexity.
  • Compose using the step-sequencer or piano roll. Create in pattern or track mode, then arrange your ideas in the Playlist.
  • Huge collection of virtual instruments
  • Lifetime free updates to Fruity Edition by download.
  • New Playlist Pattern Clip arranging so an unlimited number of Pattern Clips can be stacked
  • Use as VST instrument in another host e.g. Cubase, Sonar, Logic, etc.

Image Line FL Studio 10 Fruity Edition

FL Studio is a full-featured, open-architecture, music-production environment. FL Studio is designed for creative freedom.

FL Studio Fruity Edition frees your creative mind. You can choose your preferred workflow; compose using the step-sequencer or piano roll. Create in pattern or track mode, then arrange your ideas in the Playlist. The Playlist presents timeline as a virtual canvas where each Playlist track can hold score or automation events.

FL Studio Fruity Edition is aimed at composers who need Piano roll for complex melodies and to record/play chords. Fruity Edition adds access to the lower, Pattern Clips, area of the Playlist for complex and lengthy arranging/sequencing. It is also great for percussion programming, simple melodies, bass-lines, riffs, etc. You can record and play a single pattern, of up to 64 steps. Each pattern can be comprised of an unlimited number of instruments (samples, native and VST instruments). The instruments in the pattern can be routed to the mixer for effects processing on a per-instrument or grouped basis.

What you can do with Fruity Edition

Fruity Edition includes three very important features. 1. The Piano roll. 2. Event Automation. 3. The Playlist.

This means Fruity Edition unlocks the full melodic and instrumental performance capabilities.

Piano roll enables unlimited length patterns and the ability to record/play chords for each instrument Channel, for unlimited length patterns and chords.

Event Automation allows the control of almost any FL Studio parameter or plugin knob using the Event Editor, Record, or "draw" automation. This automation data is saved in Pattern Clips.

Playlist Pattern Clip arranging so an unlimited number of Pattern Clips can be stacked and or placed end-to-end in series in the Playlist to create complete musical works of unlimited complexity. Pattern clips can hold note (Piano roll / Stepsequencer) and Automation (Event Automation) data.

Client VST/Rewire support so you can use FL Studio as an instrument in VST/Rewire compatible.

Fruity Edition includes:

  • Lifetime free updates to Fruity Edition by download
  • Piano roll allowing chords and note-slides
  • Playlist (Pattern Clip) arranging
  • Full automation of all enabled parameters (as Event Automation)
  • Internal controllers as a modulation source
  • Used as VST instrument in another host e.g. Cubase, Sonar, Logic, etc.
  • Used as a ReWire & VST client or host
  • Program or record 999 separate 'loop' patterns into the step-sequencer
  • Enter beats or monophonic notes on each instrument Channel (unlimited Channels)
  • Enter velocity, pan, modulation, pitch and note-start offset per-note
  • Each 'loop' pattern can consist of an unlimited number of Channel instruments/samples
  • Route and mix Channels through any number of the 104 Mixer tracks and add effects such as delay, reverb, flanging chorusing, EQ, etc.
  • Play back or render a single pattern at a time of up to 64 steps
  • Render to wav, mp3, or ogg format
  • Access to the Mixer (104 Mixer channels, rerouting, integrated EQ and more)
  • External MIDI control and recording
  • Unlimited number of instrument Channels
  • 4 to 64 notes in the Step Sequencer per pattern (up to 999 patterns)
  • Instruments - TS404, 3OSC, Autogun, Channel Sampler, BooBass, Beepmap, Plucked, Fruit Kick, Chrome, FPC, WaveTraveller, Dashboard, KB Controller, Fruity Vibrator, Midi Out, FL Slayer, FL Keys, Granuliser, Simsynth, Drumsynth, DX10, Was & Wasp XT, Drumpad, FL Direct Wave (player)
  • Effects - Delay, Delay Bank, Equo, Flangus, Love Philter, Vocoder, Parametric EQ & EQ2, Multiband Compressor, Spectroman, Stereo Enhancer, Wave Candy, Wave Shaper, Soundgoodizer
  • Supports unlimited VST & DX plugin instruments
  • Import/Export WAV, MP3, OGG, and MIDI
  • Piano typing keyboard
  • ASIO support (for low latency)
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Fruity Edition is geared for composers who need MIDI piano roll for complex melodies and to record/ play chords. Fruity Edition adds access to the Playlist Pattern Clips for complex and lengthy arranging/ sequencing and automation of program/ plugin parameters. What you can do with Fruity edition: Fruity edition adds three very important features: The Piano roll, Event Automation, and The Playlist. Here is how the Fruity edition unlocks full melodic and instrumental performance capabilities:- Piano roll enables unlimited length patterns and the ability to record/ play chords for each instrument Channel. For unlimited length patterns and chords- Event Automation allows the control of almost any FL Studio parameter or plugin knob using the Event Editor. Record or draw automation. This automation data is saved in Pattern Clips. - Playlist Pattern Clip arranging so an unlimited number of Pattern Clips can be stacked and or placed end-to-end in series in the Playlist to create complete musical works of unlimited complexity. Pattern clips can hold note (Piano roll / Stepsequencer) and Automation (Event Automation) data. - Client VST/ Rewire support so you can use FL Studio as an instrument in VST/ Rewire compatible. Fruity Edition Features: Plug-in support: Multi-out VSTi, Rewire; DXi softsynths. VST DX effects. FPC: Fruity Pad Controller - FPC (Fruity Pad Controller) is a software plugin similar to the hardware Akai MPC unit, coded optimized for the FL Studio platform. FPC is a self-contained multi-layer/ velocity drum machine that makes it easy to create, edit and swap drum kits on the fly. FPC supports 16 multi-layered patches for banks A and B. FL Studio Instruments Effects. Usable as multi-out VSTi client in hosts like Cubase. Usable as multi-out ReWire client in hosts like Sonar. Usable as multi-out DXi client in hosts like SonarMIDI support: Use external MIDI keyboards MIDI controllers. Import export MIDI files. MIDI SysEx input and basic MM