ROLI launches BLOCKS, an affordable LEGO-like music creation system for everyone, at Apple Stores around the world

London (November 1, 2016) - ROLI, the music technology innovator, today launches BLOCKS, the most accessible and scalable music creation system ever made.

  

ROLI BLOCKS is a modular music studio that opens up the world of music-making to everyone. Each individual Block offers unique capabilities that let people create music in simple but far-reaching ways. The Blocks connect together to create customizable kits that suit any budget, skill level, and musical style. With a click of magnetic connectors, music-makers can now build their instruments as they go.

 

The Lightpad Block

 

Renowned artists including Grimes, Steve Aoki, and RZA are already making music on BLOCKS and creating signature soundpacks for BLOCKS musicians. Grimes - a composer, producer, and global superstar whose sound is redefining pop music - said, "ROLI BLOCKS will democratize music production. It's so intuitive and versatile. I'm always on the go, and BLOCKS is the most powerful mobile production tool I've ever used."

 

Three Blocks launch today. The Lightpad Block features a tactile, glowing surface that lets people shape music through presses, glides, and other natural gestures. The Live Block and Loop Block have controls that make it even easier to perform and produce in real time. BLOCKS is powered by NOISE, a free music app for iPhone and iPad that is now available at the App Store. NOISE connects to BLOCKS wirelessly over Bluetooth, becoming the system's sound engine as well as a standalone app.

 

Roland Lamb, founder and CEO of ROLI, and inventor of BLOCKS, said, "Many areas of life have been transformed by the digital. Music, though, remains a universal language that everyone understands, but only a few can speak. BLOCKS will change that, and enable people around the world to experience the joy of music-making for the first time."

 

The Lightpad Block, Live Block, and Loop Block are exclusively available at ROLI.com, Apple.com, and Apple Stores around the world. With a Lightpad Block retailing at $179 (£169.95) and the Live Block and Loop Block at $79 (£69.95), BLOCKS is extraordinarily affordable as well as powerful.

 

ROLI celebrates today with an event at the Steel Yard in London. Roland Lamb's keynote address and the world's first BLOCKS performance will be live-streamed on ROLI's Facebook page at 1800 GMT on November 1.

 

The launch caps an important year for ROLI, which has emerged as a leader in music technology innovation. The award-winning Seaboard RISE, a reinvention of the piano that has redefined the expressive capability of electronic instruments, has been adopted by a range of artists from Stevie Wonder to Meghan Trainor. ROLI acquired FXpansion, a London-based maker of audio software and virtual instruments, in September 2016.

 

Visit ROLI.com and watch BLOCKS films to see and hear how this modular music studio will give everyone a musical voice.

 

Make music anywhere with BLOCKS

 

 

The Lightpad Block connected to the Loop Block

Native Instruments Announces MASCHINE JAM Production and Performance System

Berlin, September 8, 2016 – Native Instruments today announced MASCHINE JAM – the modern production and performance system created for fluid, intuitive track sketching and the latest member of the MASCHINE family. MASCHINE JAM offers versatile workflow designed to swiftly capture and develop creative ideas using tactile step sequencing and touch-sensitive performance controls for the latest MASCHINE 2 software. Advancing the same seamless hardware-software integration found throughout the world of MASCHINE, MASCHINE JAM not only enhances music production with existing MASCHINE hardware, but also with DAWs, NKS-ready plug-ins, and the KOMPLETE range of software and hardware. MASCHINE JAM will be available at the NI Online Shop and at retailers worldwide starting September 29, 2016.

“Inspiration has always been the most energizing, yet transient moment in the creative process,” says Mate Galic, CTO of Native Instruments. “MASCHINE JAM narrows the gap between idea and execution and introduces an innovative piece of hardware that draws from the power of software in a deeply integrated way. It will stimulate more creative experimentation, drive quick results and deliver the flow of a truly tactile digital instrument for advanced track building and performance”.

MASCHINE JAM offers a unique set of hardware features that reinforces the creative process. Its workflow centers on an 8x8 multicolor click-pad matrix where producers and performers can experiment with arrangement possibilities using patterns and scenes. In Step Mode, the matrix becomes a powerful multi-track step-sequencer for one, four, or eight sounds simultaneously. In Pad Mode, sounds are entered in real time, while Piano Roll Mode makes step-sequencing melodies in a wide variety of available scales possible. When the Variation Engine is enabled, inspirational beats and melodies are randomly generated based on customizable values and then modified on the matrix. A built-in humanizer adds natural rhythmic fluctuations to programmed sequences.

Fi Station is World’s First All-in-One Portable Professional Music, Video & Entertainment Station

September 8, 2016, Shenzhen, China – Fly Imagine http://www.fihifi.com, introduced today the Fi Station, the first all-in-one low-cost portable music, video, and entertainment center for recording and mixing high quality professional music, editing 4K HD video, listening to hi-fi audio, doing karaoke, DJ remixing, and watching HD video, movies, and other content. Priced for a limited time starting at $349 for pre-sale on Indiegogo at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fi-station-your-best-music-station-android-tablet#/, Fi Station combines top components, an elegant all-metal encased design, and all the ports and technology necessary for professional A/V use, replacing professional sound and video equipment normally costing thousands of dollars.

Includes Pre-installed Fi App, Works with Android, iOS, Mac/PC Apps & Software

Unlike hard-to-use highly technical, expensive systems designed for a small number of hardcore professionals, Fi Station employs the ease-of-use of an Android touchscreen and comes preinstalled with the Fi app for controlling Fi Station’s input/output. Fi Station also gives you full control of a variety of Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac apps, software, and hardware configurations, giving powerful music and video production and mixing to all at a fraction of the price.

Created by the industry’s best designers in high quality Shenzhen, China manufacturing facilities, Fi Station is compact and lightweight, shaped like a tablet, with 9.7” or 11.6” display options and an aluminum alloy unibody with CNC shield noise and other technologies to make audio clearer. Whether you want to record or play music, DJ a party, play 4K HD quality video, watch a HD movie or perform karaoke, Fi Station can handle any request with ease.

Fi Station Makes the Impossible Possible – No Need for Multiple Products to Get the Job Done

“Sometimes you find yourself needing to buy several products to meet your different needs – you might need a professional sound card to record, a Hi-Fi player to listen back to lossless audio, and a separate TV box to play HD videos. And even after you’ve bought all of these separate products, you’ll find that very few of them are compatible with each other,” said Fay Wong, Founder & CTO, Fihifi. “That’s why we created the Fi Station – an easy-to-use product that can be used in different scenarios, with high quality input and output capabilities, neatly wrapped up in a stylish design.”

Uses:
• Professional instrument and voice recording station.
• Full HD video recording and playback.
• Full HD movie viewing, media entertainment station, and TV box.
• Hi-Fi audio and music player.
• Karaoke.
• Music arrangement.
• Mixer and DJ remix.
• USB DAC (digital audio converter).

BeBop Sensors Partners with KMI to Create World’s Most Responsive & Accurate Drum Pad Uses Largest Smart Fabric Sensor – BopPad

Berkeley, CA, September 8, 2016 — BeBop Sensors http://www.bebopsensors.com, the leader in smart fabric sensor technology, announced today the world’s most responsive smart drum pad: BopPad. Created in collaboration with BeBp Sensors and Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI) musical instrument company, BopPad smart drum pad employs the world’s largest smart fabric sensor to create a uniquely expressive and accurate electronic drum pad for drummers, percussionists, and producers. BopPad interprets any style of percussion playing, providing accurate hit detection, velocity, continuous radius and pressure at a speed of 2.4 milliseconds with 4 independently programmable zones that output MIDI notes: velocity, pitch bend, pressure and location for the world’s most responsive and accurate drum pad.

Detects All Styles of Drumming, from Delicate Finger Strikes to Full Mallet Assaults Most people think that drums are all the same, but the world of drumming includes many styles, including timpani, tabla, trap set, tubular bells, and more. Prior to BopPad, drum pads for controlling synthesis were limited to sensing a simple stick hit. BopPad has an extremely wide dynamic range, sensing all styles and pressures of drumming, from delicate finger strikes to full-on aggressive mallet assaults. BopPad’s robust tuned elastomer surface covers a 10” circle of BeBop Sensors’ patented Smart Sensor fabric, giving drummers a traditional feel combined with a whole new dimension of expressiveness for more dynamic drumming in performances and recordings. Lower Cost than the Drums it Replaces BopPad uses a continuous piece of smart fabric divided into multiple zones that are responsive to continuous pressure and location, making BopPad expressive as well as affordable. With a list price of $199, BopPad costs much less than the drums it replaces and is an easy and affordable way to add an electronic element to your kit without the mechanical and lifeless drum sounds that often accompany electronic music. “You can only play a drum a few ways, but BopPad allows you to take that skill set and play drums in a way you’ve never played before,” said Alex Swain (drummer, Deltron 3030) and Dan the Automator (producer, Deltron 3030, Gorillaz). BeBop Sensors CEO Keith McMillen said, “BeBop needed a way to test its Generation 8 Smart Sensor Fabric in a large format and satisfying the needs of percussionists while surviving the repetitive hits seemed like a great product idea.” KMI President Evan Adams says, “KMI is known for our ultra-expressive synthesizer controllers. Many artists complain that electronic music is mechanical and lifeless, but that is due to the interface between the musician and computer. If the synth controller can only turn a sound off and on, it will never sound natural. BopPad solves this problem.” Kickstarter Campaign KMI created a Kickstarter campaign for BopPad that has already reached its goal in just over 3 days and continues to attract musicians and amateurs of all skill levels. Priced at $199, BopPad is available on Kickstarter with early bird discounted pricing. See the Kickstarter campaign at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kmi/boppad-smart-fabric-drum-pad-from-keith-mcmillen.

For Session Guitarist Todd Lombardo, Antelope Audio's Zen Tour and Orion Studio Interfaces are Milestone Products that Inspire

Nashville, July 25, 2016 – Session guitarist and GRAMMY nominated songwriter Todd Lombardo has been on a career high, having just relocated to Nashville and playing on many current, new projects.  In addition to contributing his signature guitar work to the latest Lady Antebellum and David Nail records, he has also played an integral role in the Music Bed licensing site, for which he is a resident composer. As an artist with many concurrent projects, Lombardo's sounds are limited only to his imagination — therefore he needs a vast sonic toolkit. Recently, following a visit to Antelope Audio's booth at Summer NAMM in Nashville, he added the new Zen Tour and Orion Studio to his equipment arsenal.

With its proprietary FPGA effects engine and dozens of authentic sounding FX and amplifier simulations (also present in its bigger siblings Orion Studio and Goliath), Zen Tour — which began shipping last week — sets itself apart as the ultimate portable recording interface for guitarists. Packing (8) analog inputs and (16) analog outputs into a sharp and slender form factor, Zen Tour is a touring musician's dream and the ultimate companion for the entire music production process.

A New Dawn For the Audio Interface: Antelope Audio Announces Shipping of Zen Tour and Goliath Thunderbolt™

Bold New Multi-Channel Interfaces Shatter the Status Quo, Delivering Extreme Portability and Herculean Performance

Santa Monica, Calif., July 11, 2016 — Leading professional audio gear manufacturer Antelope Audio announced that its highly anticipated Zen Tour and Goliath multi-channel interfaces are both shipping and available through the company's dealer networks around the world. The new interfaces represent a 'changing of the guard' in the audio interface market — each new unit delivering specifications, attributes and audio quality never before attainable at any price point.

Zen Tour is the ultimate portable recording interface, with (8) analog inputs and (16) analog outputs among many other features packed in a compact svelte tabletop form factor. Meanwhile, Goliath is the most sophisticated interface Antelope has ever manufactured, offering more I/O connectivity than any other Thunderbolt™ interface on the market: (36) analog inputs and (32) analog outputs.  Both units feature Antelope's proprietary FPGA effects engine and come pre-loaded with dozens of authentic sounding FX and amplifier simulations.

Zen Tour and the Art of Pro-table Recording
Zen Tour's diminutive size, elegant touchscreen display and integrated features — such as talkback and a generously sized volume knob — make it an extremely versatile companion for composition or production. Whether you are a producer/engineer by trade and require world-class audio quality on the go, or if you are a musician wanting to capture indelible performances at home or on the stage, Zen Tour delivers the ultimate in portability and puts your production goals within reach.

The unit's versatility is achieved with (2) balanced monitor output pairs, (8) line outputs (on D-Sub), (2) independent stereo headphone outputs and (2) mono reamp outputs. The unit's digital I/O is accessible via ADAT and S/PDIF connectivity, raising its total channel count to (32) via Thunderbolt and (24) via its custom USB protocol. Zen Tour, which is available now at $1,495 USD, ships with a plethora of easily accessible FPGA-based audio effects, including classic guitar amps and cabinets, reverbs, compressors and EQs.

Goliath: Power and Flexibility to the Extreme
Goliath represents a new 'state of the art' among interfaces, featuring more I/O than any other interface on the market. Goliath is the result of more than 20 years of Antelope's research and knowledge in digital audio, innovative clocking technologies and analog circuit design. Aside from being the best sounding interface Antelope has ever produced, its specifications are nothing short of stunning: (36) analog inputs and (32) analog outputs, (16) Class-A microphone preamplifiers and Antelope's renowned clocking technology — all packed within a 2U rackspace. Goliath delivers unparallelled connectivity as well, supporting Thunderbolt, custom USB and MADI.

In addition to its superb conversion and connectivity specifications, Goliath also features (4) instrument DIs and (2) transformer reamp outputs on the front. Its (24) line level outputs and (16) line inputs — all on DB25 connectors — makes it ideal for tasks requiring hardware inputs or summing. Shipping now at $4,995 USD, Goliath also features Antelope's FPGA engine so users can access a continually updated array of hardware-based vintage audio effects, guitar and amp simulations, EQs, compressors and Antelope's very own AuraVerb reverb unit.

For further information on Zen Tour or Goliath, or to access a list of authorized dealers in your region, please visit Antelope Audio pro audio product page at http://antelopeaudio.com/pro-audio-devices/.

Audient Introduces New iD4 Compact Audio Interface

Hampshire, England - Following on from the success of the iD14, Audient is proud to announce iD4, a compact and affordable bus-powered audio interface, perfect for singer songwriters and on-the-go producers.

 

With a view to maintaining the quality expected of Audient, iD4 is packed with features, including one renowned Audient console mic pre, pristine AD converters, a JFET D.I, dual headphone outputs, console-style monitor control and Audient's virtual scroll wheel technology, 'ScrollControl', all housed in compact, ergonomic, solid steel and aluminium casing.

 

"iD4 puts Audient's renowned sound into the hands of budding producers as well as singer songwriters wanting release-quality recordings from the start," says Audient's technical director, Tom Waterman.  "Even when you only need one mic pre, you still get to use the same Class-A mic pre technology found in our flagship ASP8024 Heritage Edition mixing console, so you know you're getting an accurate translation of your source.

"Alongside superlative quality at its price point, the beauty of iD4 is how simple it is to use," he continues, highlighting the 'ScrollControl' facility. "With a touch of a button the volume encoder becomes a virtual scroll wheel, which means you can use the iD knob to manually adjust DAW hosts, plug-in parameters, write automation and even scroll through your iTunes library - just like you're using a piece of hardware!

 

"You can just plug in and play too," adds Waterman. The harmonically rich JFET instrument input is inspired by the input stage of a classic valve amp, allowing users to plug in their guitar, bass, keyboard or drum machine and start recording instantly with great tone. "Having both a mic pre and a D.I lets you lay down ideas quickly - whenever they come to you, wherever you happen to be."

iD4 comes with two brand new features designed to make the recording process even easier for users: Monitor Mix and Monitor Pan. "The Monitor Mix feature lets you monitor a blend of both iD4s inputs and your DAW playback, providing near-zero latency monitoring whilst recording," explains Waterman. "Also, if you're recording an acoustic guitar and vocal, the Monitor Pan feature enables you to pan both the mic pre input and D.I input from left to right, making it easy to create a balanced headphone mix that suits."

 

iD4 features a Class-A/B headphone amplifier with dual outputs. "This allows you to use them in a classroom as independent teacher - student outputs, share the music with a friend or bandmate, or just use either one depending on the last time you lost your large headphone jack adapter. Let's face it, we've all been there!" he adds, great news for those who want to get creative together.

 

Describing the quality of components as well as its all-metal construction, Waterman concludes, "It might be the smallest audio interface we've made, but it's definitely built to last."

 

Feature overview:

• 1 x Class-A Audient Console Mic Preamplifier
• High Performance AD/DA Converters
• iD ScrollControl Mode
• 1 x Discrete JFET Instrument Input
• Main Speaker Output
• Independent Class-AB Headphone Output (dual outputs)
• Monitor Control Functionality
• USB2.0 Bus Powered
• 24bit/96khz
• All-Metal Enclosure

iD4 retails at $199 MAP.

The Guitarists' Interface: Antelope Audio Brings Guitar FX and Amp Simulation to New Heights at Summer NAMM

Antelope Audio's Zen Tour, Orion Studio and Goliath Turn the Page on Traditional FX Plug-Ins, with Superior Built-In FPGA Modeling Engine

 Nashville, June 22, 2016 – Leading pro audio gear manufacturer Antelope Audio will be showcasing its innovative Thunderbolt™ interfaces at Summer NAMM, June 23 to 25 at Nashville's Music City Center, booth 343. These interfaces, including Zen Tour, Orion Studio and Goliath, each feature a powerful integrated FPGA engine that drives several on-board vintage amplifier and hardware-powered simulations. Antelope Audio's Marcel James, Director of Sales for the U.S., will be on hand to demonstrate the interfaces, which are ideal for guitarists.

Also present will be guitarist Todd Lombardo, who will demonstrate Antelope's new digital simulations while performing at the booth. Lombardo's credits include studio performances with Lady Antebellum,  Zac Brown Band, J.D. Souther and many others.

Antelope Audio’s FPGA modeling engine technology allows users to process their audio with the speed and musicality of real hardware, while leveraging the speed and routing flexibility of digital effects.

"Until now, Guitarists have been vastly underserved with other guitar-based simulations on the market," commented Marcel James. "With Orion Studio, and the imminent launch of Zen Tour and Goliath, Antelope is delivering the tonal flexibility and sonic authenticity that guitarists deserve. We are anxious to recruit an entirely new user base of guitarists at this year's Summer NAMM."

In addition to regularly schedule demos of its Thunderbolt™ interfaces, the Antelope booth will once again feature guest appearances by VIP musicians and engineers, to be announced on the first day of the show. Following Summer NAMM, Antelope will also offer special discounts to its dealer community on select products. Dealers should contact their local sales representatives for more details.

WHO: Antelope Audio, Booth 343
WHAT: Summer NAMM
WHERE: Nashville's Music City Center, 700 Korean Veterans Blvd, Nashville, TN
WHEN: Thursday, June 23rd to Saturday, June 25th, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Saturday, Until 4:00 p.m.) 

Superstar DJ and producer Robin Schulz plays first live set in Sennheiser’s AMBEO 3D Audio

Old Lyme, Conn., June 9, 2016 – For the 200 VIP guests attending Sennheiser’s Shape the Future of Audio Party in Basel, the thrill of experiencing a live set from renowned DJ and producer Robin Schulz will take on a whole new dimension – quite literally. The set will be held at a special event ahead of the public opening of the prestigious Art Basel show. It will be one of the first to be performed using AMBEO, the new 3D audio technology from Sennheiser, which will let the guests party while entirely immersed in sound. Robin Schulz became a global star within short time and has strongly influenced the world of pop and club-music. The superstar has officially been announced as one of the international most successful German artists of the last two decades.  At the Future of Audio party he will premier his all-new song ‘More than a friend’ (feat. Nico Santos) specially written for Sennheiser and recorded and mixed using AMBEO.

The Shape the Future of Audio Party is an exclusive event held by Sennheiser on June 15 at Basel’s Ostquai to mark the audio specialist’s role as Official Audio Partner of the prestigious Art Basel art fair. Guests will be treated to a club experience with a difference: one of the very first opportunities to experience Sennheiser’s groundbreaking AMBEO technology in a club environment.

“At Art Basel we are celebrating the role of sound in the arts both now and into the future,” said Dr. Andreas Sennheiser, co-CEO of Sennheiser.

“We are very proud to work with artists from across the spectrum of creative endeavor and at Art Basel we will be bringing this diversity to life – from partying with Robin Schulz on the dancefloor to using microphones to elevate the works of Swiss sound artist Zimoun. We believe that the pursuit of perfect sound transcends cultural boundaries”, explains Daniel Sennheiser, co-CEO of Sennheiser.

Isotonik - PrEditor - V1.3.0

"Version 1.3.0 of our PrEditor is a real coming of age release, it will now allow you to use one of our Custom Remote Scripts (you know the ones for the Novation LaunchControl XL, Behringer BCR, BCF, AKAI MIDIMIX etc.) or the provided versions for the Ableton Push and AKAI APC40 MKI & MKII to map to any parameter via the Blue Hand including the Push Exclusive ones!!

If you've got one of the listed controller you really don't want to be missing out on this advanced control!

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Musikmesse 2016: Antelope Audio Revolutionizes Portable Interface Market with Zen Tour

Frankfurt, Germany, April 7, 2016 — High-end clocking and conversion expert Antelope Audio [Musikmesse: Hall 9.1, Booth D33] is set to revolutionize the portable interface market  with its most accessible and versatile recording tool to date: Zen Tour. Zen Tour, which debuts at Musikmesse, features an ultra portable form factor, Thunderbolt™ and USB connectivity, 8 analog inputs and outputs, high-end DSP effects, hardware-based guitar amp/cab simulations and more — making it the ultimate creative recording tool for musicians and bands. With Zen Tour, there are no more boundaries to achieving great recordings.

Antelope Audio Introduces its Most Powerful, Impressive Sounding, Versatile Audio Interface: Goliath

Frankfurt, Germany, April 6 2016 — At this year's Musikmesse, leading professional audio manufacturer Antelope Audio [Booth #33D, Hall 9.1] is shaking up the world of professional interfaces with its new Goliath — a towering innovation with 36 analog inputs, 32 analog outputs, 16 Class-A microphone preamplifiers and Antelope's renowned clocking technology: all packed within a 2U rack space unit featuring Thunderbolt, MADI and USB connectivity. Goliath offers two MADI ports with a total of 128 MADI channels or 64 channels per port.

The Goliath features custom built-in DSP effects and several modern and vintage hardware EQ and compressor models, bringing the ultimate in both features and usability to the most discriminating recording applications.

"Goliath represents a revolutionary turning-point in modern interface technology and is the culmination of years of research and engineering," commented Igor Levin, founder and CEO of Antelope Audio. "Gone are the days of proprietary interface technologies that delivered inadequate performance and quality at an exorbitant price per channel. With Goliath, which features unmatched channel counts, flexibility and connectivity options, Antelope brings world class recording capabilities, inspiring creativity like never before."

Native Instruments marks Stems anniversary with special pricing on TRAKTOR KONTROL S5 and D2

Berlin, April 4, 2016 – Native Instruments today marks the first year of the Stems multi-track format for DJing with savings on the Stems-ready TRAKTOR KONTROL S5 all-in-one DJ system and TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 professional deck controller. Until May 31, 2016, DJs can save 200 $/€ on the purchase of each of these controllers to upgrade their setup and explore the possibilities that mixing with Stem files offers. Since the new format was announced on March 2015, Stems-ready hardware like the S5 and D2, enhanced TRAKTOR software support, and thousands of official releases on a growing repertoire of labels have contributed to the expansion of Stems.

NAMM 2016: Focusrite Novation

Focusrite was showing off their new RedNet A16R audio-over-IP system which networks multiple rooms together. Scarlett was also seen,  their USB interface range, as well as the iTrack range of iOS interfaces. The Clarett Thunderbolt interfaces are newest and the classic ISA (Input Signal Amplifier) ranges were shown.










 














Novation has a new Circuit Groovebox. Hear all about it courtesy of PMTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ijsCUjPJPs

NAMM 2016: Solid State Logic / SSL

Solid State Logic updated the Sigma delta, a 16 channel stereo summing mixer controlled by a standalone piece of software that is MCU compliant.

They also won in the 31st annual NAMM TEC Awards for Technical Achievement.

NAMM 2016: Rane

Mister Remix on the decks

Rane has developed the MP2014, a Rotary 2-Channel Mixer. With less features than the MP2015, it still has 2 USB ports,  isolator EQs, and will sell for a bit cheaper at $1999.

NAMM 2016: Nord

Nord's biggest news was their new Piano 3, handmade in Sweden. Their focus was on creating a keyboard that felt exactly like a piano using their Virtual Hammer Action Technology. It comes with some extraordinary sound libraries as well both electric and acoustic.

NAMM 2016: JamHub

JamHub was introducing their new JamHub Stage which not only helps musicians monitor their own mix, but also mix your P.A. system.

NAMM 2016: elektron

electron's primary focus is on "Overbridge," bringing real analog VST/AU instruments under complete control. It is compatible with Windows and Mac OS, provides CoreAudio, ASIO, WDM sound card drivers, 16- or 24-bit resolution, DAW automation of Overbridge device, DAW synced Overbridge device sequencer, DAW procject recall of Overbridge device settings, and more!

NAMM 2016: Denon DJ

Denon DJ was the spotlight for inMusic this year, the owner of M-audio, Alesis, Alto, Akai, and more.

Vinyl turntables are back and they now have a their own version, the VL12.

There was also the MCX8000, partly a Serato controller that can also run standalone  without a computer.

See the full specs in their video: