What a hot start to autumn! New gear: effects, synths, beat machines, Roland’s first analog drum machine in decades, interfaces, controllers and the new Akai MPC are waiting to be discovered and tried out. Let’s get started!
Boss XS-100 Poly Shifter
Boss
XS-100 Poly Shifter
Polyphonic pitch shifting, dual pitch shift options including detune and doubler effects, or polyphonic pitch correction – anything is possible with this new effects pedal. Thanks to a brand new algorithm, the Boss XS-100 Poly Shifter delivers ultra-fast attacks while maintaining transparency, technique, and the character of the instrument. You can control pitch bends dynamically using the expression pedal. And the shift-up function lets you easily match your playing to any key without retuning your instrument, similar to using a capo. All in the usual Boss quality!
Boss XS-1 Poly Shifter
Boss
XS-1 Poly Shifter
Are you excited about polyphonic pitch correction, but don’t have much space on your pedalboard, or don’t need a whammy pedal? Then check out the Boss XS-1 Poly Shifter! It offers the same sound and algorithm as its big brother in a compact, classic pedal design. You’ll never want to be without this effect again!
Sequential Fourm
Sequential
Fourm
The new Sequential Fourm analog synthesizer is deeply rooted in the legacy of the company’s legendary founder Dave Smith. The Fourm has everything you’d expect from a compact synth: 4 voices, 2 analog oscillators, a 4-pole resonant low-pass filter, 2 ADSR envelopes, an arpeggiator, a sequencer, 37 slim keys with polyphonic aftertouch – and most importantly, the classic Sequential sound! You have to hear it!
Elektron Tonverk
Elektron
Tonverk
With eight polyphonic stereo tracks for audio or MIDI, flexible machines, an automatic multisampling function, and a sophisticated modulation and routing system, the Elektron Tonverk is much more than just a polyphonic performance sampler. Think of it as a hugely powerful production and performance hub for the studio and the stage. A true all-rounder when it comes to sampling and sequencing!
Singular Sound BeatBuddy 2
Singular Sound
BeatBuddy 2
The Singular Sound BeatBuddy 2 comes into play whenever there is no drummer available, but you still want to enjoy lively, human-played drums. Instead of static MIDI patterns, the Beat Buddy 2 contains over 220 styles from 24 genres that were recorded by professional drummers and are not quantized. There are 13 drum kits to choose from. And with the interactive backing track system, it delivers the perfect drum accompaniment at any time at the push of a button.
Blackstar BEAM Solo
Blackstar
BEAM-Solo
This headphone amplifier is suitable for guitar and bass! The Blackstar BEAM Solo offers 6 different amp models from clean to high gain, 6 speaker and microphone options, and 35 effect models. A tuner and metronome are also included, as well as a recording option and Bluetooth audio streaming. And the battery lasts up to 6 hours. This makes playing quietly really fun!
Roland TR-1000
Roland
TR-1000
Roland’s new TR-1000 drum machine finally brings real analog circuits back again! It offers 10 sounds from the TR-808 and 6 sounds from the TR-909 that are once again generated using analog circuitry, just like the originals. In addition, there are 50 different digital ACB sound engines, as well as an FM sound generator for digital percussion sounds. But that’s still not all: the TR-1000 also features a virtual analog synth, a full-blown sampling engine with more than 2500 PCM samples and 46 GB of memory for your own samples, and a whole host of effects from beat slicing and resampling to compressor, filter, and amp with envelope per instrument. Add to that the classic TR user interface with 42 knobs and 10 faders. You can’t get more drum machine than this!
Neuzeit Instruments Drop
Neuzeit Instruments
Drop
Neuzeit Instruments Drop is the perfect MIDI & USB master controller for live and studio setups. It really comes into its own on stage, as you can create custom mappings for all your gear and save up to 400 snapshots that can be switched or morphed in real time or in sync with your track. With two layers, each with eight faders, eight buttons, and 32 push encoders, everything is at your fingertips. You’ll never lose track again!
Behringer BM-11M Low Pass Filter
Behringer
BM-11M Low Pass Filter
You don’t have to be an expert to recognize that the Behringer BM-11M is a replica of the legendary Moog MF-101 low-pass filter from 2001. But while the original has only been available second-hand at astronomical prices for years, Behringer’s version delivers the authentic sound at a much lower cost! This analog 2- and 4-pole low-pass filter with envelope and resonance controls and USB/MIDI gives any sound that special something!
Universal Audio Volt 876 USB Recording Studio
Universal Audio
Volt 876 USB Recording Studio
The Universal Audio Volt 876 USB Recording Studio is a 24×28 USB audio interface in rackmount format with 8 built-in vintage preamps, analog 1176-style compressors, and 32-bit/192 kHz converters. It also offers real-time direct monitoring with dedicated controls on the front panel and two low-latency stereo cue mixes when used with the UAD Console or the included LUNA DAW software. A big software package with several classic effects is also included. More than just an introduction to the world of Universal Audio!
AKAI Professional MPC Live III
AKAI Professional
MPC Live III
Featuring a 2nd-generation 8-core processor and four times the performance of its predecessor, the AKAI Professional MPC Live III is a real game-changer. It boasts 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal memory, 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with new 3D sensing technology, and built-in stereo monitor speakers. Thanks to the lithium-ion battery, you can produce and perform on the go at any time, and the high-resolution 7-inch multi-touch display keeps you in control at all times. A complete studio in a compact format.
New Gear – brand new music equipment: your feedback
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