Tag Archives: Winter NAMM Show

Jomox MBrane II Percussion Synth

Posted on by

At the 2010 NAMM Show, Juergen Michaelis demonstrates his new Jomox MBrane II modeling synthesizer.

The MBrane II is a small analog synth optimized for percussive snare drum and cowbell-like sounds, with a wide range of sound characteristics. Jomox’s new design makes it possible to produce authentic membrane-like sounds from 2 analog T-Bridge oscillators, by means of coupling and dampening. A versatile noise generator with white noise, metal noise and envelope control lets you create snare drum, rim shot, cow bell and bongo sounds.

Behringer’s UMX MIDI Controllers

Posted on by

Behringer introduced the 25-/49-/61-Key UMX line of USB/MIDI Controller Keyboards.umx250_u-control

They feature a USB/Audio Interface, 100 Software Instruments, 50 VST Effects and energyXT2.5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition Software.

Features:

  • Velocity-sensitive USB/MIDI keyboard featuring 25 high-quality full-size keys and unbeatable programming versatility, real-time control and playability
  • USB/Audio interface included for recording and playback of any digital music file. Works with your PC or Mac computer—no setup or drivers required
  • EnergyXT2.5  – music production software included
  • Intuitive sound module NI KorePlayer with 300 MB sound library
  • Plug and play with Mac OS X, Windows XP and Vista operating systems
  • 8 real-time rotary controls plus 10 assignable switches
  • Freely assign MIDI control changes to the modulation wheel, volume fader and pedal port
  • Full 128 tone range via the octave shift function with multi-purpose LED status indication
  • Separate MIDI Out allows controlling external samplers, synths and other equipment
  • Runs via USB, batteries or a power adapter (not included)

MSRP (excl. tax):

  • UMX250: $149.99 / €120.00
  • UMX490: $189.99 / €144.00
  • UMX610: $219.99 / €180.00

Visit: behringer.com

Behringer Intros XENYX Mixers With Internal USB/Audio Interface

Posted on by

At the 2010 NAMM Show, Behringer introduced an updated line of Xenyx Mixers that feature internal USB audio interfaces and 24-bit multi-FX processors.behringer-xenyx-mixer

Description:

Sporting a wide range of options, the next-generation XENYX live/studio mixers from Behringer merge built-in USB interface, “one-knob” compressors and XENYX mic preamps and “British-style” channel EQ.

The mixers feature a new digital effects processor with 16 editable presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and multi-effects (no FX on 1204USB). All models are phantom power-equipped and include a  software package that features energyXT2.5 Compact Behringer Edition music production software.

All the Xenx mixers ship with rack-mount brackets.

MSRP (excl tax)

  • XENYX 1204USB: $189.99 / €204.00
  • XENYX X1204USB: $269.99 / €229.00
  • XENYX X1222USB: $319.99 / €289.00
  • XENYX X1622USB: $319.99 / €289.00
  • XENYX X1832USB: $409.99 / €350.00
  • XENYX X2222USB: $439.99 / €374.00
  • XENYX X2442USB: $519.99 / €434.00

Visit: behringer.com

Behringer Truth B1031A Reference Monitors

Posted on by

Behringer introduced the Truth B1031A Reference Monitors, an updated version of their popular studio monitors, at NAMM.behringer-truth-b1031a-monitor

Features:

  • Studio monitor with true active design
  • Precision Class A/B amplifiers with active protection circuits: 100 W for LF / 50 W for HF
  • High resolution, ferrofluid-cooled 1″ dome tweeter for ultimate sound reproduction
  • Long-throw 8″ woofer with deformation-resistant Kevlar cone for ultimate bass response
  • Large “sweet spot” owing to advanced wave guide technology
  • High-precision crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters
  • Adjustable to a wide range of acoustic conditions
  • Separately controlled limiter for low and high frequency overload protection
  • Magnetic shielding allows placement near computer monitors
  • “Planet Earth” power supply for maximum flexibility (100 – 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving
  • Servo-balanced inputs with XLR, 1/4″ and unbalanced RCA connectors
  • High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

The new Truth B1031a monitors are “coming soon”, and will retail for $189.99

Visit: behringer.de/B1031A

The Waldorf Zarenbourg Electric Piano

Posted on by

Waldorf is showing the Zarenbourg electric piano styled keyboard instrument.waldorf-zarenbourg-electric-piano

According to Waldorf, the Zarenbourg is for “keyboardists who want to spank the plank”.

Description:

The Waldorf Zarenbourg offers realistic emulations of five classic electric pianos, including effects. It features 76 real wood keys, as well as a high-end speaker system.

Zarenbourg Orange PhotoNothing that came before rivals its look, touch and feel. Its clearly arrayed, easily understood control panel sports classic knobs and indicator selector switches. And the top of its housing offers plenty of room for a full-grown synthesizer. A real player’s instrument, indeed.

An instrument that delivers to-die-for authenticity, Zarenbourg is a love-at-first-try proposition. And you can personalize this object of your affection by ordering the upper body panel in a color that strikes your fancy**.

Zarenbourg Union Jack PhotoAn External In accepts the input of stereo signals for Zarenbourg’s internal speaker system. Ideal to connect a notebook to the Zarenbourg to create a tiny home studio, which even looks great in a living room.

This high-end EMES studio monitor system with two broadband loudspeakers and a subwoofer is tuned specifically to the Zarenbourg — no compromises made.

General Features

  • keyboard with 76 keys and hammer action, wood keyboard optionally
  • upper body panel available in different color variants**
  • Advanced Physical Modeling, optimized to reproduce electro-mechanical tone generation systems authentically
  • 5 classic E-Piano simulations:
    • 2 E-Pianos with tone forks
    • 1 E-Piano with tone reeds
    • 1 E-Piano with strings
    • 1 E-Clavichord
    • 2 user-defined E-Pianos, editable through software*** delivered with the Zarenbourg
  • nearly fully polyphonic (actual number of voices depends on the used model)
  • tremolo mono / stereo switchable, Intensity and Speed controllable
  • integrated effects, modeled after classic effect boxes, controllable Intensity and Speed or T
  • Tone (Overdrive only):
    • Chorus
    • Flanger
    • Phaser
    • Autowah
    • Echo
    • Overdrive
  • stereo input with adjustable input gain
  • stereo output
  • MIDI In / Out / Thru
  • USB 2.0
  • Powerful 2.1 loudspeaker system by EMES consisting of two broadband loudspeakers and a
  • subwoofer
  • four chrome legs
  • software for managing and editing the E-Piano models

Visit: Waldorf