NAMM 2016: QuiccoSound

 

QuiccoSound was demonstrating the Cheer Light Air which is a light wand held by the audience but controlled by the performer or supporting VJ.

The colors can be changed by iPhone or iPad. You may also synchronize the lights with music through MIDI. Individuals keys can even be assigned to light response change and color transition.

Native Instruments introduces SOLAR BREEZE MASCHINE Expansion

Berlin, January 27, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced SOLAR BREEZE – a new MASCHINE Expansion dedicated to the indie electronica genre. The expansion features a large pool of processed acoustic samples, as well as new presets for leading NI synths. All synth sounds were tailored to complement the acoustic samples with electronic textures. SOLAR BREEZE runs in the latest MASCHINE software on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO and is available exclusively at the NI Online Shop. A compact version for iMASCHINE is also available via the iMASCHINE in-app store.

SOLAR BREEZE features a sonic foundation of multi-sampled, processed electric guitar licks and chords, electric basses, and acoustic drums. Extensive use of MASCHINE's effects adds the atmospheric sound common to indie electronica styles. SOLAR BREEZE also includes a large selection of pre-sliced rhythmic loops, allowing fast beat re-composition. New presets for the MASCHINE 2 Drum Synths provide additional earthy, organic percussion. Furthermore, new presets for the acclaimed MASSIVE and MONARK synths included with MASCHINE deliver layered, distorted synths, processed pads, and guitar-like leads and basslines. Together, the sounds deliver a full palette of indie electronica sounds, while giving those working in ambient and uptempo electronic genres additional sonic flavor.

A compact version of SOLAR BREEZE is also available as an iMASCHINE Expansion, for creating beats on the go. Tracks can be exported to MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, and MASCHINE MIKRO for completion.

SOLAR BREEZE is available now at the NI Online Shop for $49 / 49 € / £44 / ¥ 5,680 / AU$ 79 and runs in the MASCHINE 2 software.

The iMASCHINE expansion is available at the iMASCHINE in-app store for $0.99 / 0,89 € / £0.69 / ¥ 100 / AU$ 0.99.

Additional information on SOLAR BREEZE is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/solarbreeze

NAMM 2016: Universal Audio

Photo by Dennis Sjacked

UAD is highly known for their high quality VSTs, analog EQs, and compressors. During my time at their booth they had Kendrick Lamar's mix engineer, Derek Ali speaking. He explained how he uses UAD in his mixing process and demonstrated how he uses it in his final mix-downs. After the demo, I was sold on the power of UAD and the benefits it can add to a track.

See what was new this year courtesy of Sound on Sound magazine:

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NAMM 2016: Pioneer Pro Audio

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Aside from being notorious for their DJ products, Pioneer has proven to deliver on pro audio products ranging from club speakers, studio monitors, to high quality headphones. The product that impressed me the most was their HRM-7 Reference Monitor headphones. 

Features include: 

-Large HD Driver

-Dual Chamber Bass Reflex Enclosure

-Large Housing and Comfortable Ear Pads

-Designed to fit

When testing these out, I couldn't help but notice the clarity in the bass. Its an outstanding piece of gear suited for the on-the-road producer. 

They had also recently uncovered the XPRS series active speakers:

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About this author: 
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NAMM 2016: Spectrasonics

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Photo by Dennis Sjacked

The masterminds behind the almighty Omnisphere and Trilian had an outstanding presence at this years NAMM Show. They featured demos of Omnisphere 2 with Diego Stocco, Seth Norman, and James Bernardwere and were also nominated for musical instrument software of the year, which demonstrates the level of quality they deliver. Spectrasonics Founder, Eric Persing, also appeared on the "Future of Synthesis" panel.

Discover their amazing software: 

Omnisphere: 

• Vast library of sounds - over 12,000
• Over 400 waveforms to choose from
• Great for atmospheres/pads
• Can act like an FM synthesizer
• Great for sound designers 

Trilian: 

• In my opinion, the best bass VST out there
• Great in box FXs
• Contains synth basses and acoustic basses
• Organic Sounds
• If you love bass, look no further. This is for you

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About this author: 
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• https://twitter.com/sjackedmusic
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Antelope Audio Satori Monitoring Controller Receives Outstanding Technical Achievement Award at 31st Annual TEC Awards

Satori is Recognized as Best in Class in the Studio & Sound Reinforcement Category 

During Awards Ceremony at NAMM 2016

 

Anaheim, Calif. – January 26, 2016 —Antelope Audio, a leading professional audio manufacturer, announced that its Satori Monitoring Controller was recognized with an Outstanding Technical Achievement award by the NAMM Foundation, in the category of Studio & Sound Reinforcement. Antelope Audio Director of U.S. Sales Marcel James was on hand to accept the award during a reception held at the Anaheim Hilton on Saturday, January 23rd.

The TEC Awards celebrate the best in professional audio and sound production and is held during the NAMM Show, the world's leading global music industry trade event drawing nearly 100,000 decision-makers and musicians to the Anaheim Convention Center.

Native Instruments Introduces DISCOVERY SERIES: INDIA

Berlin, January 25, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced DISCOVERY SERIES: INDIA, the latest in their line of KONTAKT Instruments exploring musical cultures outside of the western tradition. INDIA includes a comprehensive library of playable sampled percussion and melodic instruments from North and South India with extensive performance control. The instrument is aimed at composers needing score-ready traditional Indian instrumentation in their work, as well as producers of contemporary music looking to add new rhythmic and tonal color to their music. DISCOVERY SERIES: INDIA runs in KONTAKT 5 and the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER and is available now at the NI Online Shop for $99.

DISCOVERY SERIES: INDIA features the irregular time signatures, and unique melodic structures of the Indian musical tradition. Each of its nine individual percussion and six melodic instruments are playable individually or as a full ensemble. An onboard groove player provides immediate control and editing of the rhythmic patterns, called 'talas'. INDIA also includes 96 scales – known as 'ragas' – which can be mapped to a keyboard in a number of ways and modified to fit any harmonic context.

DISCOVERY SERIES: INDIA features a modern interface that allows deep sound customization. Easy-to-use mixer and effects sections deliver control over instrument levels and space in a mix. Groove, Feel, and Intensity controls allow instant changes to the performance depth, rhythmic tightness, and dynamics of percussion instruments. And NI's popular drag-and-drop MIDI feature lets producers fine-tune and use the more than 950 MIDI drum files with other software instruments in their contemporary productions.

DISCOVERY SERIES: INDIA is fully-integrated into NI's acclaimed KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboards. Native Browser allows instant preset recall. Light Guide shows melodic ornamentations on the left hand and notes of a scale on the right hand and more – color-coded on the keyboard and ready to play. Additionally, both KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series and MASCHINE hardware feature automatic parameter mapping for instant hands-on control, while users of MASCHINE can also perform one-shots from the sample set on MASCHINE's 16 highly-sensitive pads.

DISCOVERY SERIES: INDIA runs in KONTAKT 5 and the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER and is available now at the NI Online Shop for $99 / 99 € / ¥ 12,800 / £89 / AU$149

Additional information is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/india