The Stomplight, seen last year, is now shipping!
Thursday, March 2, 2017
NAMM 2017: Dave Smith Instruments
Dave Smith Instruments has released the REV2, a 16-voice analog plyphonic synth, the Prophet '08 Re-imagined. It includes the Curtis filters used in many of the classic synths with waveshape modulation, and extended mod matrix. Let the fun continue with poly step sequencing and per-knob programmability. 
NAMM 2017: IK Multimedia Part 3
Blue Turn, announced previously, allows for easy page switch or anything else you would like to assign it to. 
The iRig Acoustic Stage has a DSP right on the belt without the need to plug it into a phone or tablet. You can connect it to a amp or PA and the volume knob pops in and out for less hassle. You can choose Nylon mode or steel and the, "Cancel feedback" button doesn't cancel you, just the feedback.
NAMM 2017: IK Multimedia Part 2
The iRig mic Studio is very similar to the irig mic but it includes XLR inputs. 
The iRig Pro I/O includes an XLR and 1/4" connection making it the big uncle to the Duo. Connect a monitor right into the side, MIDI in & out to RTS and you can buy an external charger that charges while you use it!
NAMM 2017: IK Multimedia Part 1
IK Multimedia exhibited a plethora of new releases this year. The Nano Amp was just released a few months ago which makes a great amp or computer speaker at 3 watts $49.99.Still in the works is the iRig Keys I/O, a touch sensitive keyboard. Here are some pictures of the prototypes:
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Wonderfruit wraps up its third year with an unforgettable celebration of life, creativity and unity
Pattaya,Thailand - Wonderfruit Festival, Thailand's pioneering globally conscious, cross-cultural celebration of art, music and life came back for its third instalment last week. Over the course of four days, The Fields at Siam Country Club welcomed over 10,000 like minded Wonderers from all around the globe, becoming a melting pot of multiple cultures from East and West who came together not just to have a good time, but also to make positive change.
“What makes Wonderfruit distinct in terms of our organizational structure is that sustainability was our starting point and then the fun and activities were curated around that,” said Pranitan “Pete” Phornprapha, Founder and Creative Director, Wonderfruit. “We firmly believe that real change is driven by actions, not words so this year, on top of existing practice of using biodegradable water bottles and building from recyclable materials, we built a stage out of rice, planted more than 1,000 mangrove trees and managed to become a net positive event by investing in Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve in Borneo, Indonesia.”
Since its inception, Wonderfruit has set itself apart from other
festivals, and this year it was truly obvious that there is so much more
to it than great music. The team behind Wonderfruit went above and
beyond and crafted an intricate experience that pioneered new grounds in
arts, music, creativity, cultural diversity and inclusion – all
interwoven with innovative sustainability. The Fields were
transformed into a magical cross cultural playground where Wonderers
could create, share experiences and interact with numerous art pieces
scattered around the site.Committed to its ethos, Wonderfruit joined hands with Johnnie Walker to launch #WEWILLKEEPWALKING campaign that focused on offsetting carbon emissions. Many bars offered “Mangrove Drinks” served in a special cup and priced at a dollar more than the other items on the menu. These were much more than just cocktails as for each and every glass that was purchased, a mangrove tree would be planted in the delta region of Myanmar. The event was also completely cashless as all Wonderers received an RFID wristband, courtesy of Bangkok Bank.
Sunsets and sunrises were a majestic site this year as Wonderers made their way to the Solar Stage to witness flamboyant parades, and groove to the pulsing beats of DJs like Wolf + Lamb, KMLN, Sabo and Eric Volta. The focal point of The Fields was designed by the masterminds Gregg Fleishman and Melissa Barron, but what made the stage really come to live, was the sense of unity and inclusion as Wonderers climbed the structure, mingled with each other and enjoyed the gorgeous scenery. You can hear what Gregg and Melissa had to say about the stage below.
“This structure was designed for exploration through climbing to allow the community to come together and contemplate sacred geometry and the sacredness of existence. - vents like Wonderfruit that bring people together to appreciate their connections and surroundings, are the perfect place for this installation.” - Gregg Fleishman
“The Solar Stage was literally LIT! We built it to hold MANY and it was put to the test! It was packed for the sunrise and sunset performance sets with people dancing, climbing, hanging out, surrounding, and grabbing a nap in it - creating a breathing, 3D, multilevel, immersive, DJ, dancing, performance, play, and gathering space like I've never seen!” - Melissa Barron
The air of debauchery creeped in as the crowd moved to the Living Stage that was set off with an eye-popping arch of dazzling peacock feathers. Over the course of four days, the flamboyant structure saw Wonderers go crazy to heavy hitting beats by Young Fathers and Rudimental, sway to mesmerising tunes by Kate Simko & London Electronic Orchestra, and sing in unison to Lianne La Havas.
The magnificent Farm Stage was another social and artistic statement that celebrated Thailand’s traditional rice farming culture and the ceremonies that surround it. Brought to The Fields by TAT, the stage hosted some renowned music acts like Buke and Gase, Yena, Superglasses Ska Ensemble, and thanks to its unique design that extended right into the Wonderfruit Farm, also lead Wonderers to explore various activities and workshops set in rice paddies and beyond.
Wonderers not ready to call it a night continued their journey through The Fields to The Quarry, Wonderfruit’s iconic after-hours destination brought to The Fields by Absolut. This year, party goers danced non-stop to Simian Mobile Disco, Yaya and Dragon, were slain by dark and deep techno set by Berghain and Boiler Room resident, Headless Horseman, and went absolutely crazy when Nicole Moudaber took over the deck and guided the crowd through a techno journey, leaving the Wonderers pleading for more.
“Was experiencing the shadows of depression at the start of this year but through Wonderfruit therapy, I'm feeling like my happy self again! Can't express the gratitude of colourful friends and generous vibes! Thank you for reaching out and allowing me to feel vulnerable in times of need!” - A Wonderfruit attendee
Wonderfruit has wrapped up its third instalment, providing Wonderers with a dazzling experience and memories that will hopefully last a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming you back again to The Fields, so please stay tuned for updates on upcoming Wonderfruit or visit our Website for more information.
Qu-Bit Releases the Contour
Qu-Bit has released their new quad envelope, the Contour! Never run out of envelopes again! It is a quad envelope generator. Each channel has looping, CV over attack and decay, as well as unique chaining capabilities. This makes for the creation of complex modulation patterns with a minimum amount of trigger sources. Cycle times range from 5ms all the way to 20 minutes, providing an extremely wide range. In addition to its full feature set and four channel architecture, the ergonomic interface makes it ideal for performance scenarios.
CV over
attack and decay
Looping
mode
Linear
and exponential shapes
Unique
chaining capabilities
Wide
range from 5ms to 20 minutes
20 HP
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