21 May, 2014
NORD-LEAD-A-1
The Brand New Nord Lead A1 is a 24-voice polyphonic, four-part multi-timbral analogue modelling synthesizer capable of reproducing all the nuances and personality of vintage synths delivering a surprisingly rich sound and wide range of colors.
The Nord Lead A1 uses a brand new Oscillator section with many configuration shortcuts available for quick creation and editing of patches. The improved workflow lets you create sounds much faster than what is possible for synthesis of such complexity. This improved workflow concept is carried further in the modulation section with a single LFO and simplified Modulation Envelope using intuitive controls accessible directly from the front panel. This new designs lets you experiment with modulation much faster without compromising the overview of the structure of the patch.
The filter section includes Low Pass, high Pass and band pass filters as well as to modelled Ladder M and Ladder TB filters which will provide some of the most sought after and recognizable filters. Each of the four slots features an independent effect processor with delays, beautifully rich reverb, Drive, Ring Modulation, phaser, flanger, and new and impressive Ensemble and Chorus which have been modelled on legendary vintage synths bringing the warmth and richness that most keyboard player longs for. In addition to the effect section, each slot boasts its own arpeggiator.
Additional features include Nord’s highly popular Morph function which can be controlled via velocity or Mod Wheel allowing several parameters to be morphed in real-time. Master Clock Sync lets you synchronize the LFO arpeggiator and delay to the tempo. Four independent outputs are included which can be assigned to a voice. MIDI over USB is also featured.
Added features since NAMM January 2014 include the new ‘Like’ function, a simple and brilliant practical feature to use during patch creation. When programming a patch it is often not clear if it is yet perfect. Now with the Lead A1 you can simply ‘Like’ what you have done into a temporary location and continue editing. You can Like up to 50 variations, with the ability to scroll between them to compare your favorites or go back to a specific Liked version to edit in a different way. When you are ready, save your favorite patch or patches to the Lead A1’s memory. The new Mutator function is a popular feature of the Lead 4 , which allows variations of a patch to be created by adjusting one, some, or all elements of a patch by set percentages. There is also a wild Randomize mode to create an entirely new patch with all parameters randomized. Another new feature is a newly designed “Fat-As-Fat-Can-Be” Unison Mode let’s the Nord Lead A1 challenge any vintage analog instrument.
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24 Apr, 2014
The new! Korg TRITON taktile-49 is a 49-key Keyboard Controller with 512 Triton Synth Sounds, Touch Pad, 16 Trigger Pads, 8 Switches, 8 Sliders, and DAW Transport Controls. Whether you are producing or performing, you will be impressed with the Korg TRITON taktile-49. Not only is it one of the most powerful keyboard controllers, it includes 512 sounds from the best-selling Korg TRITON keyboard workstation. In addition, you have got impressive DAW control, ultra-creative command over your synths and virtual instruments, and tons of iconic Korg sounds right at your fingertips. From sweeping pads and searing leads, to vibrant EPs and organs, the TRITON taktile-49 is perfect for adding something special to your productions and performances.
The TRITON taktile-49 is loaded with an X-Y pad that offers you on-the-fly sound manipulation that goes way beyond what you can do with a mod and pitch wheel alone. And with the press of a button, you can also use it as a trackpad to control your mouse pointer on your computer. The ribbon controller below it can also be used for left and right mouse clicks, a perfect match for your laptop because you never have to touch your laptop when you are working with the taktile-49.
Perform and produce with full DAW control. The TRITON taktile-49 boasts dedicated transport controls including buttons for stop, play, record, loop, rewind, fast forward, and add markers. A set of eight assignable sliders, encoders, and buttons complete the picture. And if you are performing live, it’s velocity-sensitive pads can trigger individual notes, or use the Chord Scale feature to trigger chords based on the scale you have selected. The Touch Scale function lets you generate melodies just by swiping the touch pad, in the scale and key you specify. And you get fifty different rhythm patterns with the built-in arpeggiator. Ready to play your favorite software or hardware synthesizers? TRITON Sounds in a Robust 49-key Controller!
The new! Korg TRITON taktile comes in 25-key and 49-key.
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24 Apr, 2014
Korgs’s new taktile range of keyboard controllers and synthesizers comes in two lines: taktile, which comprises straight MIDI controllers, and TRITON taktile, which adds 512 of built-in sounds taken from Korg’s Triton workstations. Both lines come in 25-key and 49-key varieties.
The new Korg taktile 49 is a 49-key Keyboard Controller with X-Y Touch Pad, 8 Trigger Pads, 8 Encoders, 8 Assignable Switches, 8 Sliders, and DAW Transport Controls. The taktile-49 is loaded with clever hand-on functions and an amazing semi-weighted keybed. Korg’s taktile-49 USB keyboard controller makes accessing the full potential of your virtual instruments and DAW software easy and more inspiring than ever.
The taktile-49 is loaded with an X-Y pad that offers you on-the-fly sound manipulation that goes way beyond what you can do with a mod and pitch wheel alone. And with the press of a button, you can also use it as a trackpad to control your mouse pointer on your computer. The ribbon controller below it can also be used for left and right mouse clicks, a perfect match for your laptop because you never have to touch your laptop when you are working with the taktile-49.
Perform and produce with full DAW control. The taktile-49 boasts dedicated transport controls including buttons for stop, play, record, loop, rewind, fast forward, and add markers. A set of eight assignable sliders, encoders, and buttons complete the picture. And if you are performing live, it’s velocity-sensitive pads can trigger individual notes, or use the Chord Scale feature to trigger chords based on the scale you have selected. The Touch Scale function lets you generate melodies just by swiping the touch pad, in the scale and key you specify. And you get fifty different rhythm patterns with the built-in arpeggiator. Ready to play your favorite hardware or software synthesizers? A powerful 49-key Controller for Virtual Instruments and DAWs.
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