Korg has unveiled Keystage, its first ever MIDI 2.0 keyboard controller designed for both on stage and in-studio use.
Described as the “ultimate MIDI keyboard for producers and performers”, Keystage comes in two variations — 49 or 61 keys — and is equipped with a semi-weighted keybed that supports both channel and polyphonic Aftertouch, and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression).
The MS-50G+ multi-FX can be any effect you want it to be, including an amp modeler with impulse responses – and it offers serious competition to the Line 6 HX One
The Chompi sampler set Kickstarter ablaze when it was announced earlier this year, raising in excess of $1 million of funding. The cutesy interface probably helped, as did the impression that this thing is going to be a serious amount of fun.
The coolest timepiece owned by Ed Sheeran is a Patek Philippe 5320G world timer with his home town of Framlingham, England, printed on the dial, the singer-songwriter and avid watch collector tells Hodinkee.
Fender has launched the Highway Series, a pair of modern acoustic guitar designs that take place the emphasis on live performance and player comfort.
It’s a rare sight to see a Gibson Les Paul Custom to be all dressed up in maple, with maple top, maple neck, and a maple fingerboard instead of the usual ebony – but one has just been listed on Reverb.com, and the kicker? It was once owned by Les Paul himself.
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the latest addition to its family of G-SHOCK shock-resistant watches. The new dust- and mud-resistant MUDMASTER GWG-B1000 features exterior components in metal for a solid, powerful design.
Beginner keyboards are often black plastic affairs with little in the way of personality, so the forthcoming Loog Piano could make for a refreshing alternative.
Loog made its name with its simplified three-string mini guitars, but has since branched out into making kid-friendly six-string models, too. The piano follows the same ethos: it has a stripped-back design and is said to be easy to play.
It is 110 years since Seiko unveiled its very first wristwatch, the Laurel, in 1913, and to commemorate the anniversary, the Japanese watchmaker has introduced a collection of limited edition timepieces that draw inspiration from the original and its descendants.
Now that all the brands that were previously under the auspices of Soundwide (iZotope, Brainworx and Plugin Alliance) are part of Native Instruments, the company (NI, that is) is free to release Music Production Suite 6, a new software bundle that contains products from across the roster.
