Namm 2013 stuff.

[overit]

Namm is on. If anything looks interesting I'll stick a link in here, feel free to add to.

For starters:

no idea what this will be like to use but I can imagine some folk loving being able to camp it up on stage and dance about a lot more while DJing, the sexy show offs.

Wireless midi controller for DJs from Numark:

"The controller has just enough controls to give you want you want. Smack in the middle is a really smooth jog wheel surrounded on both sides by 8 RGB pads (16 in total). There are 4 pad bank buttons underneath the wheel and 4 bank buttons above for the jog wheel, allowing for 64 button commands and 16 knob commands (four per bank). There are also two triggers, one on the left and one on the right, which activate X/Y control. You can lay it down on a table where it will rest and not move at all while you bang away on it, but this thing is built to be picked up and swung around for awesome FX control."

http://djworx.com/exclusive-namm-2013-n ... irst-look/

[overit]

This NS7 II controller looks ok to me.

Only one photo so far but looks like a good arrangement of features at face value.

http://instagram.com/p/U10iFMuHrZ/

[russell]

fuckin love when NAMM roles around.

[Scottie]

[overit]

^Nice 1 scottie.

I am drooling over pics of this NS7 II already. It runs 4 decks like a NS6 but with the pro platters of the NS7, plus more: achual mpc pads via collaboration with Akai, and these touch sensitive eq pots... .

need to know two things:

how much does it weigh?

how much does it cost?

This is their press release:

"NUMARK ONCE AGAIN DEMOLISHES THE BOUNDARIES OF DJING WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF NS7 II

Incorporating exclusive technology from Akai Professional, NS7 II offers DJs the most responsive control surface ever created with virtually every inch filled with advanced touch-sensitive controls.

Cumberland, R.I. (January 24, 2013) - Numark, the world's leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces NS7 II, a dramatically enhanced and updated version of the industry's most advanced and best-selling motorized DJ controller, NS7. NS7 II features four channels, 16 backlit RGB velocity-sensitive MPC® pads from Akai Professional, expanded effects controls-including a full array of capacitive touch-activated knobs and filters-and the most comprehensive integration for Serato DJ available. Numark will exhibit and demo NS7 II for the first time at Booth 6700 at the 2013 NAMM show, January 24-27 in Anaheim, California.

For more than 20 years, Numark has set the pace in the world of digital DJing, empowering DJs with cutting-edge technology that has continually advanced the art form. In 2007, Numark and Serato® released NS7, a controller that blends different eras of DJing so completely it makes them virtually indistinguishable from each other. Since then, the powerful experience offered by NS7 has defined the top tier of DJ performance, setting the standard by which all other controllers are judged.

Now, with NS7 II, Numark is pushing the modern DJ's performance capability even further, incorporating iconic technology from Akai Professional, the world leader in music production technology and creator of the legendary MPC. NS7 II's 16 MPC pads can be instantly assigned to control five dynamic performance features in Serato DJ: Cues, Loop, Roll, Sampler, and Slicer. In addition, each pad features RGB illumination, allowing for a virtually endless amount of color variations assignable via MIDI. Vinyl platter control has never felt more familiar with its high- and low-torque motorized platters with real slip mats and real vinyl sitting on 3,600 ticks of resolution. NS7 II's four-channel mixer works with or without a computer and includes a full array of external device inputs. Capacitive touch-activated filter, gain, EQ, and effects knobs are other features incorporated from Akai Professional, which turn the knobs themselves into control surfaces. DJs can use them for instant-on parameter control, blending effects, and instant frequency kills. "NS7 II is an interactive playground," said Chris Roman, Numark Product Manager. "It's built to squeeze every ounce of capability out of Serato DJ and push your creative limits. It's born to perform and to empower DJs with maximum live-performance creative capability."

NS7 II will be unveiled at Booth 6700 at the 2013 NAMM show on January 24th."

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[russell]

Livid Instruments - Base

NAMM 2013: Livid Instruments Base announced

Pressure-sensitive pads, touch faders and full-colour LEDs

Ben Rogerson (Computer Music)January 23, 2013, 16:56 GMT

NAMM 2013: Following the earlier release of a teaser image, Livid Instruments has officially unveiled Base, its new pad/touch fader controller.

The device features 32 pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads, eight function buttons, nine capacitive touch faders and eight capacitive touch buttons. There's full RGB backlighting and an LED character display.

Everything, of course, is totally programmable (you can make customisations via the Base editor web application) and the whole thing is less than an inch thick and weighs under two pounds.

Find out more below or on the Livid Instruments website. Base, of course, faces stiff competition from various other controllers, but when it's released on 1 March at a price of $399 we think it'll definitely be a contender.

Livid Instruments Base press release

Introducing Base: a new foundation for all your creative productions. Combining the technology of drum machines and touch screens, Base merges pressure sensitive pads with touch faders, all brilliantly lit with full-color LEDs. The Base inspires beats, new melodies, instant sound tweaks, and invites control of just about anything that supports MIDI. Designed in an ultra sleek, high-quality aluminum body with no moving parts, it's the ultimate mix of ruggedness and portability.

Adaptable

Base puts your fingers in the mix with 32 pressure and velocity sensitive pads, eight function buttons, nine capacitive touch faders, and eight capacitive touch buttons. Full RGB backlighting keeps you connected to your set and focused on control. An LED character display shows which of the ten presets you're using. Creative coders will be pleased to discover the characters are MIDI-controllable, too! The Base editor web application allows you to customize all its settings for your favorite DAW, VST, plugin, or application.

Designed to Travel

No sliders to bend, no knobs to catch: under two pounds, less than an inch thick and a face that's probably smaller than your laptop (10.25"x11"x0.75".), Base goes in and out of your bag from studio to show. A single USB cable powers the device with RGB back lights bright enough to see in daylight.

Built to Last

Base is proudly engineered, and assembled in Livid's very own manufacturing facility in Austin, TX. Solid extruded aluminum, tight tolerances, and the assembler's signature with every product, you can have confidence in Livid's latest controller.

At Your Fingertips

With just enough controls to fill your hands, Base keeps you focused on playing your set. Velocity-sensitive pads give you expressive control for playing and pressure sensitive pads offer unique control of your effects. Low-profile pads sit in line with a soft rubber faceplate, allowing your fingers to glide over the buttons with ease, mixing the tactile feel of a real controller, and the unique possibilities of a touch screen. Touch-sensitive sliders can be used like a regular fader, but have the advantage of instant access to any value. The touch sliders also output a note when touched, which can be mapped to turn effects on and off only when the slider is active.

Compatibility

Base is designed as an instrument to work with any software that supports MIDI. Whether creating beats or mixing visuals, our library of applications and presets is ever-growing. Base has some of the most sophisticated scripts available for Ableton Live, Max/MSP, Traktor, and more.

Pricing and Availability

Shipping March 1st, Base has a street price of $399 and is available for pre-order from lividinstruments.com and dealers worldwide.

[russell]

Now this is one I've already read a bit about but it was officially unveiled at NAMM.

Moog Sub Phatty

[overit]

Moog makes good bass.

[overit]

Upgrade for the beginner market:

edit by Mitch: fixed

[overit]

^fuk embedding, soz mitch, it used to work for me and now it doesn,t i dont get you roinstructions and i dont get what i;m doing wrong. SOrry buddy, me fail.

anyway lol at this: everyone else at Namm is bringing out new tech, so what do pioneer do?

just make there shit shinier. Such a poser crowd mentality.

http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2013/01/na ... tion-gear/

[Scottie]

Need to use the full youtube.com link, not the youtu.be.

[russell]

Korg have been busy in the run u to NAMM.

Gotta say I'm pretty excited about the return of the MS-20 in the form of the MS-20 Mini. Want.

An analog synthesizer that reproduces the original circuitry from 1978 Korg’s MS-20 monophonic synthesizer, first introduced in 1978, is still a coveted instrument to this day, thanks to its thick, robust sound, its powerful, iconic analog filter, and its versatile patching options. Over 300,000 people have enjoyed the distinct MS-20 sounds from the original, from Korg’s MS-20 plug-in synth, and the iMS-20 iPad app.

KORG MS-20 mini Monophonic Synthesizer

One of the biggest names in analogue synthesis is back, Korg brought in the engineers of the original MS-20 in order to make sure this reproduction sound exactly right. Used by some of the biggest names in music, whether it's searing leads for the Prodigy, huge round bass lines for Daft Punk or the sonic terrorism of Aphex Twin.

A complete replication of the original analog circuitry

The MS-20 mini painstakingly replicates the original MS-20. A development team led by the original engineers themselves worked to recreate the original circuitry, and when it was necessary to substitute a part, these engineers made the decisions based on careful listening, in order to reproduce the original sound faithfully. In fact, the sound of the MS-20 mini has a somewhat bright and extreme quality to it because its sound is that of an original MS-20 in mint condition at the time it went on sale, before any of the components aged.

2VCO / 2VCF / 2VCA / 2EG / 1LFO structure

The MS-20 mini reproduces the distinctive synthesis of the MS-20; two oscillators with ring modulation, and envelope generators with hold and delay. The VCA maintains the basic design of the original, but it’s been modified to produce less noise than the original.

Self-oscillating high-pass/low-pass filters with distinctive distortion

One of the greatest characteristics of the MS-20 was its powerful filters, which provided resonance on both the high-pass and the low-pass. Maximizing the resonance would cause the filter to self-oscillate like an oscillator, producing a distinctive and dramatic tonal change that was acclaimed as inimitable, and was later used on the monotron and monotribe. The filter circuit was changed mid-way through the production lifecycle of the MS-20; the MS-20 mini uses the earlier filter, which was felt to be superior due to its more radical sound.

External signal processor (ESP) for processing an external signal

The ESP carries on the experimental spirit of MS-20; it allows you to use the pitch or volume of an external audio source to control the synthesizer. For example you can input an electric guitar and use the MS-20 mini as a guitar synthesizer, or input a mic and use it as a vocal synthesizer.

Extremely flexible patching system

The patching system provided to the right of the panel lets you create complex sounds by plugging-in cables to change the connections between the various units. The possibilities are limited only by the user's imagination; different combinations of the modulation input/output and trigger, sample and hold, and noise generator can produce an incredible variety of sounds. By patching according to the MS-20 flow chart that’s printed on the panel, even the beginner can start taking advantage of these possibilities right away.

Features:

Faithful recreation of the MS20 at 86% of the size

MIDI IN connector and USB connector

Self-oscillating high-pass/low-pass filters with distinctive distortion

[russell]

Kaossilator Pro +

The Kaossilator series was the forerunner of unique instruments that made it easy for anyone to play musical melodies and phrases. The KAOSSILATOR PRO, which appeared in 2010, was an updated model featuring a rich variety of sounds and loop recording functionality that made it not merely a live performance instrument, but also a track-making tool.

Korg Kaossilator Pro+

Get creative on the Kaossilator Pro+, control the pitch, tone and rhythm of 250 sound programs by simply tapping, holding and rubbing the pad. No experience required just get involved with synth tones, DJ sound effects and percussion tones from the Wavedrum series.

A total of 250 sound programs

The KAOSSILATOR PRO+ is packed with the cutting-edge synth sounds that you have come to expect from Korg. There are 50 additional programs in the KAOSSILATOR PRO+, bringing the total program count to 250! 62 of these sounds are drawn directly from current musical genres, including familiar and extremely useful leads, and synth basses, along with sound effects for DJ use. Of particular note are the 26 drum sounds that have been especially enhanced. Updated drum PCM includes sounds from the acclaimed Wavedrum percussion synth for even greater performance variety. With just a single KAOSSILATOR PRO+ you can perform hip-hop, chiptune, house, dubstep, new disco, electro, reggaeton, drum 'n' bass, plus international styles such as rock and bossa nova. or create your own genre!

Loop Recording function allows intuitive performance and track making

Loop Recording can be set for up to four measures (16 beats.) Performances on the KAOSSILATOR PRO+ can be recorded into any of the four onboard internal Loop Recorder Banks. By adding (overdubbing) additional sounds one at a time, you can create amazing looped phrases that range from minimal to fully orchestrated. The four banks can be combined for virtually infinite performance possibilities. Each of the four loop banks can be muted or un-muted, its volume adjusted, and its loop length changed, making live performance easy for anyone. The KAOSSILATOR PRO+ provides line inputs and a mic input to allow for the recording of external audio sources as well. This makes it easy to add a vocal, or audio from any external device to any loop phrase created on the KAOSSILATOR PRO+.

Unlimited performance possibilities

Musical Scale, Key, and Note Range help create musical performances Even if you've never played a musical instrument, the KAOSSILATOR PRO+’s Key and Scale features ensure that the notes being played will match the song being performed. Use the Key setting to specify the musical key or “root.” Choose any of 35 scales, ranging from popular scales such as chromatic, major pentatonic, and minor blues, as well as unusual scales such as Spanish, Ryukyu, and Raga. By using both the Key and Scale settings to match the song, you can play perfect solos without a single wrong note. In addition, the Note Range allows you to specify the range of playable pitches. You can set this to a narrow range to ensure that melodies will be played accurately as you intend, or to an extremely wide range to allow unexpectedly dynamic and unconventional phrases to emerge.

Features:

The Gate Arpeggiator function lets you control phrases with complete freedom.

Pad LEDs ensure excellent visibility even in the dark.

Highly expandable: USB MIDI, SD/SDHC card support, and dedicated editor software

USB MIDI allows use as a powerful MIDI controller

Store recorded loop data and even externally –made .WAV files on an SD/SDHC card

Numerous functions for unlimited performance possibilities

Scale/Key settings make it easy for anyone to perform with no wrong notes

Note Range function lets you specify the horizontal pitch range of the touchpad

Gate Arpeggiator function allows you to easily control phrases with the slider

[russell]

Kaoss Pad 3+

Korg KP3+ Kaoss Pad 3 Plus, the real-time effects unit/sampler with the latest effects and sampling functionality.

Much loved and used by DJ's, producers and musicians around the world the Kaoss Pad 3 let you get hands with your effects and sampling. Updated for 2013 the KP3+ brings a wealth of new effects and features to get fresh with new styles and genres.

A total of 150 effects ideal for remixing, DJ and live music applications, and in-studio use.

The KP3+ provides new effect programs that are worthy of its status as the flagship model of the Kaoss Pad series. The KP3+ contains a total of 150 programs - 22 more than the KP3. In addition to the 108 effects carried over from the KP3, which include filters, spatial-type effects such as delay and reverb, a grain shifter that freezes tiny pieces of sound and repeats them, and a vocoder, there are 42 new or improved effects that represent today's dance music scene, including effects that were newly developed for the Kaoss Pad Quad, such as the Looper, Vinyl Break, and Ducking Compressor.

Vinyl Break simulates a turntable

It's easy to obtain the scratch sound that's heard when you scratch a turntable, or use a record-stop effect. In addition to the basic Mod.1 Vinyl Break, the KP3+ also provides the new Mod.2 Break Reverb which adds reverb to the effect, and the LoP.2 Break Looper and LoP.8 Loop Breaker effects which combine the effect with a Looper.

Ducking Compressor emphasizes the backbeats

You can use a side-chain effect to emphasize the backbeats of the kick. In addition to Mod.8 Ducking Compressor, there's a new rEV.1 Pump Reverb that adds a reverb effect. You can add a sense of “breathing” to your music by dynamically varying the reverberation in synchronization with the BPM.

Newly-designed Looper lets you freely manipulate loops

For greater usability, the Looper effect has been modified to let you loop the sound starting from the instant you touch the touchpad. The existing programs have been significantly updated; for example, if you move your finger to change the number of beats in the loop, the timing of that change will automatically be quantized. There are also many new programs such as LoP.4 Freeze Looper, LoP.6 Shuttle Looper, and the LoP.7 Slice Looper that finely slices a phrase and loops the location that you choose.

Effects for breaks and drops

New effects include dLY.2 Echo Break and rEV.3 Reverb Break, which mute the input sound and generate delay or reverb. These are ideal ways to create breaks in your DJ play. We've also enhanced the synth sound effects that are effective when used during a break, bringing them up to date for the evolving dance music scene. Newly added sounds include Syn.3 Pump Noise (noise without resonance, processed by a side-chain effect) as well as Syn.4 Lofi Synth and Syn.9 Resonator.

Other added effects include FL.16 Center Canceler for partial vocal cancellation, LFO.1 Jag Filter which uses a non-resonant filter to chop the sound, dLY.5 One Delay which shines on styles such as hip-hop, and Grn.6 Stutter Grain which alternately applies a grain shifter and a Looper. We completely rethought the X-axis and Y-axis parameter assignments and their polarity, and included flashy and glittering synth sounds as well as many more effects that will enhance the latest sounds of today's scene.

Use the touchpad to control effects in real time.

The intuitive design and amazing flexibility of the touchpad allows Kaoss Pad 3+ users to easily control multiple effects and parameters by simply stroking, tapping, or rubbing the Kaoss touch pad with their finger. Using this remarkable design, you can easily control effects in complex ways that would be impossible on a conventional effect unit.

Features:

Use the touchpad to control effects in real time

A total of 150 effects ideal for DJ mixing and sound design;42 new types including:

Vinyl Break simulates a turntable

Ducking Compressor emphasizes the backbeats

Newly-designed Looper lets you freely manipulate loops

FX Release function controls the reverberation to produce a more natural decay

Mute function cuts the input signal and outputs only the effect sound

Pad Motion function records and reproduces your effect usage

Eight program memories let you switch effects instantly

Hold function sustains the effect sound

Set the tempo with auto BPM, tap tempo, or the BPM knob

USB MIDI allows for use as a powerful MIDI controller

Store sample data on an SD/SDHC card

[russell]

Akai MAX25 Keyboard controller - £ 279.99

Akai MAX25 Keyboard Controller. Cutting-edge, classic and complete control. Get ready to experience one of the most dynamic and unique performance controllers ever created! This Akai keyboard includes vintage CV and Gate outputs enabling you to use the MAX25 to control analogue synths - seemingly one of the most talked-about features.

With 25 semi-weighted keys, 8 groundbreaking LED touch faders and 12 of the familiar, velocity-sensitive MPC trigger pads, the MAX25 provides an intuitive way of programming percussion parts and triggering live samples.

MAX25 comes ready to command any controller hardware or software from any era: USB MIDI, traditional 5-pin DIN MIDI and even Control Voltage and Gate outputs are onboard, allowing you to control everything from today's most advanced music software, to analog modular synths from as far back as the 1960s. Mackie Control and HUI protocols are also built in to give you instant compatibility with many industry standard DAWs.

As if this wasn't enough, the keyboard comes with AkaiConnect automatic-mapping software, so you'll be up and running in your favorite DAW and VSTs in seconds. AkaiConnect has been designed to eliminate the guesswork and give you more time creating and less time setting up controls. Instantly assign MAX25's MPC pads, touch faders and buttons to your favorite music software plug-ins by simply clicking on the software element you want to control, then touching the knob, pad, fader or button on Max25.

Akai MAX25 Keyboard Controller Key Features:

25 semi-weighted keys with Aftertouch for complete musical expression

Built-in step sequencer for detailed track construction

Expanded arpeggiator with latch and time division controls

Included AkaiConnect software automatically maps to VST plugins

12 backlit, real MPC pads with MPC Note Repeat and MPC swing

Eight backlit LED touch faders for gradual or instant parameter value changes

Four pad banks & four fader banks provide a total of 80 assignable pads & faders

CV & Gate outputs for use with vintage analog synths (1V/Oct)

Large, centrally-positioned transport controls & rubberized pitch and modulation wheels

Mackie Control & HUI modes provide instant compatibility with many DAWs

Box Includes:

Keyboard

Quickstart Guide

Power Supply

USB Cable

Vyzex & AkaiConnect Software CD

Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition Software DVD

Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet