Geoff Grace Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Due to the pandemic, this year's "Winter" NAMM Show was postponed until the late spring. It will begin this Friday, June 3, at the Anaheim Convention Center and end on Sunday, June 5. Attendance by keyboard manufacturers is expected to be smaller than that of a normal Winter NAMM, but larger than during a typical Summer NAMM. As a result, there should be some news worth sharing. So here we go... Please post your Spring NAMM 2022 reports here, for forum members who are not fortunate enough to go to the show. Feel free to discuss NAMM announced gear, events, and performances in this thread. Best, Geoff 1 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 The show doors have opened, and reports are starting to trickle in. Melbourne Instruments are showing NINA Motorized Polysynth, a 12 voice polyphonic synthesiser with motorized knobs that move when changing patches: More at: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/ Best, Geoff 3 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Plugin Alliance has announced a MEGA Sampler to be released on June 15. It will include over 8,000 loops, including Native Instruments sound selections, Sample may be processed through modeled filters like the Knifonium, PPG, and new FX pedals from partner brands Black Box Analog Design, AMEK, PPG, SPL, Maag, elysia, and more. Best, Geoff 2 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Cre8Audio is showing West Pest Synth, a new companion for their East Beast. Best, Geoff 2 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Valhalla DSP has updated their free Super Massive reverb with two new modes, Aquarius and Pisces, which are both modified feedback delay networks in a topology they're calling “EchoVerb.” More here: Two New Supermassive Reverb Modes For 2022 Best, Geoff 2 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Cherry Audio has rechristened its Minimode synth as "Miniverse." The update is free for owners of Minimode. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Groove Synthesis is showing 3rd Wave, an instrument inspired by the PPG Wave. It contains the original Wavetables, other high resolution tables, VA waves, and the ability to make your own. It has 24 voices, a Dave Rossum designed filter, and an additional SEM filter. Expected in August, the price is slated to be around $3795. Best, Geoff 3 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 Here are some OB-X8 Sounds performed by Julian Pollack, AKA J3PO: Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 GPU Audio is developing a way to use your GPU to power your mix: Best, Geoff 2 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Thanks for all the updates @Geoff Grace Quote The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Geoff Grace said: GPU Audio is developing a way to use your GPU to power your mix: Best, Geoff So GPU's are good for something other than BitCoin Mining and cracking passwords. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Thank you, brother Geoff! dB Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Thanks indeed, Mr. Grace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 I'm happy to share whatever I find. Best, Geoff 1 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJkeys Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 These videos are awesome! Thank you. -dj Quote iMac i7 13.5.2 Studio One 5.5.2 Nord Stage 3 Nord Wave 2 Nektar T4 Drawmer DL 241 Focusrite ISA Two Focusrite Clarett 8 Pre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 Also, Steve Fortner is posting original MPN video content in our trade show forum. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 18 hours ago, Jazz1642606857 said: New: Kawai ES120 digital piano: 27 pounds, louder speakers, added SX-EX piano samples (more detailed than EX and better legato), improved vintage Rhodes, RHC action Rhodes is a weakness of the ES110 - interesting to hear the update. Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Zynaptic Triumph audio editing software getting an update along with the rest of their macOS bundle for Apple Silicon. I had Triumph from the previous developer. It was a very good macOS audio editor. 1 Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 How was the attendance? Did it still feel crowded, or was it toned down? Quote Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Reduced NAMM is kind of sad, but I love the reduced traffic. Friday was noticeably different, but Saturday it picked up a lot. Big finds for me: -the iPhone notation app MusicSketch. Handy solution for notation on a small display, but I don't like that after the first three songs you need to subscribe, I think he said $1.99 p/m. And it's iOS15 only. -the Wee Stand, a super-compact, easy to fold/unfold music stand. When the lady demonstrated it, I felt like applauding. Only downside is a fairly large footprint when unfolded and hefty price ($125). I finally got a chance to try out the NumaPiano and new Kurzweils, I was pleasantly surprised by the SP-7, and I thought the NumaPiano was good, too. Rhodes was cool, but it didn't blow my mind. It has been a few years since I tried out the Vintage Vibe stuff at NAMM, but I remember connecting with it more. I really wanted to get my hands on the new Oberheim and Nonlinear Labs C15, but didn't get a chance. 4 Quote gear list.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Woah! Eventide's Misha is bound to cause controversy once it's introduced later this year. In this demo, Steve De Furia creates a decent fake of a jazz solo while hitting random keys—thanks to Misha, and other technologies. Some may view it as the best thing since sliced bread, while others could think of it as another nail in the coffin of live musicianship. Have a look for yourself: Best, Geoff 1 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Cameron Gorham, AKA Venus Theory, demos the UVI Augmented Orchestra: Best, Geoff 1 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Yamaha's latest update to their YC range: Best, Geoff 1 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Cool stuff Geoff, thanks!! Now I don't feel quite so bad I wasn't able to go. Quote Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 You're welcome, Craig. True, the Internet is a real boon for those of us who can't be there. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe from NuGen Audio shows their plugins. I'm a fan of SigMod: Best, Geoff 1 Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Mike Kent and Pete Brown fill us in on where MIDI 2.0 stands in 2022: Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Fluid Chords uses MPE to bend from one chord into another: Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Coda Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Geoff Grace said: others could think of it as another nail in the coffin of live musicianship give me the freedom to destroy give me Eventide Misha toy A.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 7 hours ago, Geoff Grace said: Fluid Chords uses MPE to bend from one chord into another: FWIW Fluid Chords won the MIDI Innovations Award for 2022. Quite a feat, considering a) the competition (there was some amazing stuff), and b) they won last year for Fluid Pitch. 1 Quote Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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