SYNTHGEEK.TV - ELEKTRON OCTATRACK: Production Room DEMO

We let our very own DJ specialist Mark loose on the Octatrack and we weren’t dissapointed…

Elektron Octatrack

The Octatrack is an elegant sampler. Recording of sounds is a breeze thanks to the intuitive user interface, but the fun really starts once the samples are inside the machine. Loops are now completely elastic. They will always stay in sync no matter if they are pitch shifted or if the tempo of the sequencer is changed. Single sounds can be molded into any shape or form. The static nature of samples is finally a thing of the past.

For more information contact Production Room on 0845 539 3000 or email info@production-room.com.

Focusrite Producer Video: Adrian Bushby and the Focusrite Sound

Sound engineer Adrian Bushby has worked with Foo Fighters and Muse, among countless others, picking up numerous accolades along the way, including a GRAMMY for engineering the Foo Fighters’ ‘Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace’ in 2007.

Here, he speaks to Focusrite TV about how he works and how Focusrite’s ISA range has helped him to make the mix.

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KONKREET PERFORMER - New visual OSC controller for iOS

KONKREET PERFORMER is a first of a kind visual OSC controller and visualizer for your DAW / Synth / Drum Machine / Sampler etc.

KONKREET PERFORMER aims to be used in the studio and on stage. it addresses digital music control and performance in whole new and unique way -- be ready to explore multitouch to the extreme!

Coming soon for iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch

For more information contact Production Room on 0845 539 3000 or email info@production-room.com.

Ningen Gakki - A toy that turns the body into a musical instrument

Ningen Gakki turns human body parts into an instrument. With you touching the Ningen Gakki, various sound and melody comes out of Ningen Gakki when somebody else touches anywhere on your body (skin). For the Drum Mode, you and 3 other people can start jamming as it creates bass sound, snare sound, hi hat sound, tom sounds (high and low), and 2 different cymbal sounds. If you practice enough, you can create your group's own drum solo!

The Performance Mode allows you to play 10 different melody (songs). All you need to do is select the song you want to play, and touch the other people that you are playing with for every sound of the song. If you play it correctly, it will even applaud for your performance. On the other hand, it will start booing you if you do not play the song right. You can even create vibrato depending on how you touch your partners!

For more information contact Production Room on 0845 539 3000 or email info@production-room.com.

Production Room Events: Steinberg Cubase 6

 Saturday 6th March @ Production Room Leeds

Starts : 11am - Ends : 3.30pm

Steinberg releases Cubase 6 and Cubase Artist 6, two new versions of the worlds most popular music production system. With an array of sensational new tools, inspiring instruments and effects, and a revolutionary approach to composing with MIDI and VST, Cubase once again pushes the definition of whats possible.

The Steinberg Team will be instore to take you through the new version and answer any questions you may have regarding back versions of this industry standard music production package.

To register your attendance email events@production-room.com

For more information contact Production Room on 0845 539 3000 or email info@production-room.com.

Production Room Events: SSL Nucleus

Friday 4th February @ Production Room Leeds

Starts : 10.30am   -  Ends : 2.30pm

In-store hands evaluation of SSL Nucleus with record producer and SSL product specialist Gary Bromham.

Gary began his production/writing career in Iceland. He co-produced their Eurovision entry, made an album with jazz-funk band Mezzoforte and worked with the now in-famous artist, Bjork.

To register your attendance email events@production-room.com

For more information contact Production Room on 0845 539 3000 or email info@production-room.com.

Production Room Events: Focal Studio Monitors

 Thursday February 24th @ Production Room Leeds

Starts : 11am - Ends : 3.30pm

In-store evaluation and demonstration of the ground breaking Bricasti M7 reverb and the Focal range of studio monitors with product specialist Gary Robson

To register your attendance email events@production-room.com

For more information contact Production Room on 0845 539 3000 or email info@production-room.com.

Production Room Events: APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O

 

Tuesday February 15th @ Production Room Leeds

Starts : 11am - Ends : 2.30pm

In-store hands evaluation of the soon to arrive Apogee Symphony I/O system. The new converters are the culmination of 25 years development taking all the experience and exertice of the Apogee team.

To register your attendance email events@production-room.com

For more information contact Production Room on 0845 539 3000 or email info@production-room.com.

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NAMM 2011: Synthgeek.tv - Korg WAVEDRUM Oriental

NAMM 2011: Synthgeek.tv - Korg WAVEDRUM Oriental


The WAVEDRUM is distinguished by its revolutionary synthesis technology, and by an interface that allows a direct physical method of performance, making it the ideal instrument for replicating and articulating these exacting Arabic sounds. Arabic percussion – indispensible to belly dancing, world music, and other popular genres – owes its groove and exotic atmosphere not just to its non-western musical theory and unique performance techniques, but also to the distinctive sound of specific percussion instruments including the doumbek, darbuka, riq, def, and tar, even the bendir. The striking surfaces of these Arabic percussion instruments are extremely simple, yet they are able to produce a wide range of timbres, one of the essential requirements for playing these inimitable Arabic sounds.

To the award-winning WAVEDRUM, the new WAVEDRUM ORIENTAL adds a full range of algorithms and PCM samples dedicated to Arabic percussion. All of these sounds faithfully simulate the distinctive ways in which the tone is affected by subtle nuances in playing technique and the position of the strike on these acoustic instruments – the Darbuka with its thin single skin, the Riq with its single skin and jingles, and the dual-skinned Bendir. The number of preset programs has been increased from the previous 100 and now stands at 150 preset programs. Together with the 150 user programs, you can now choose from a total of 300 variations. The appearance has also been enhanced. The body is a white tone reminiscent of a high-quality darbuka's ceramic body, complemented by a deep red wine-colored rim suggestive of the riches of Arabian culture.

For more information contact Production Room on 0113 246 7985 or email info@production-room.com