Messe 2014

[Casio Man]

What, no speculation thread? Dreaming about synths too lonely in HC? Well, no matter, a collection of actually happening things might be fun for a change too!

 

Not much interesting to hear yet, but at least some more System-1:

 

[video=youtube;mXOgZimnznE]

 

I also like these mini keyboards with poly AT. CME Xkeys or the QuNexus seems sensible way to get Poly AT, as I would mainly use it for pads where I don't necessarily require ordinary keyboard. But very nice to see a bit longer one:

[video=youtube;IFeSrZIfLrk]

 

When I saw it first time, I was wondering if you could combine two of them for even longer reach, and now the CEO says, that this is possible. They consume so little juice that iPad can feed 7 of them.

 

Also, where the hell is MFB!?!? I need to hear something, anything, about the Dominion 5 before making my shopping plans.

[techie]

Video of new Waldorf string machine (new forum is emm a little awkward)

 

 

[Casio Man]

Video of new Waldorf string machine (new forum is emm a little awkward)

 

 

here:

[video=youtube;ZwvkX-mT0bU]

Nice. 275€.

 

Yeah, the new forum design might take a bit of accustoming. I like the layout a bit more than what the previous one had, but now they threw the colors with the bath water...or did they...Now after taking another look at it I am not sure if the change is that big. I guess I didn't get accustomed to the last one either.

 

(The video insert button can be found in advanced editor on the right side of the basic editor)

[Casio Man]

Kurzweil Forte. Hey! At least a graphical screen with color!

Just kidding. 3-4Gb piano samples not only sound promising, but also look cool on the spec sheet! 8 velocity layers and all! Insert effects seem to have doubled to 32.

[video=youtube;hRcjXGC3NWU]

Cannot wait to see the price. Even less I can wait to see the new interface!!! (I am just now having a wrestling match with my self for deciding between FA-06 and pretty good PC3K6 deal...and seems, that I am not winning.)

 

This looks pretty cool also:

[video=youtube;rzi-bqz_6TY]

For some reason I have had the strangest craving to have different layouts for notes, and this looks rather nifty contraption while waiting to hear if the Linnstrument is too expensive for me. Shame that Nick didn't ask about the Dualos keys. Poly aftertouch would make it...probably cost more than the 1000€ it is now.

[Casio Man]

Uuuh:

[video=youtube;xJDA2rFBgTU]

 

 

[Bernard]

The AKIA Rhythm Wolf (199 US Dollars) looks promising. They said they blew the power rails on the demo model so sound demos will be straight after MESSE. All analog with step sequencer. CR78 to 808 style sounds but no Clap.

 

Kick, Snare, Percussion (FM analog engine), Hi Hat open and closed plus a BASS synth.

6 PADs

16 step sequence buttons

 

If it sounds good they will sell a boat load ;-)

 

[Casio Man]

The AKIA Rhythm Wolf (199 US Dollars) looks promising. They said they blew the power rails on the demo model so sound demos will be straight after MESSE. All analog with step sequencer. CR78 to 808 style sounds but no Clap.

 

Kick, Snare, Percussion (FM analog engine), Hi Hat open and closed plus a BASS synth.

6 PADs

16 step sequence buttons

 

If it sounds good they will sell a boat load ;-)

 

Aa! Nice to hear...I mean bummer! I was getting pretty nervous after seeing the Wolf itself being completely mute, but fortunately there is less cynical explanation, than what I was brewing.

 

I'm not after a drum machine at the moment my self, but I am super happy to see Akai still in synth business!

 

And damn I want one of these things too, one day:

[video=youtube;R4U3Ict7GJY]

[Bernard]

Kurzweil Forte. Hey! At least a graphical screen with color!

Just kidding. 3-4Gb piano samples not only sound promising, but also look cool on the spec sheet! 8 velocity layers and all! Insert effects seem to have doubled to 32.

[video=youtube;hRcjXGC3NWU]

Cannot wait to see the price. Even less I can wait to see the new interface!!! (I am just now having a wrestling match with my self for deciding between FA-06 and pretty good PC3K6 deal...and seems, that I am not winning.)

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Keyboard:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] 88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys (Fatar TP/40L)

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Display:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] 480x272 pixel color LCD with front-panel contrast adjust

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Polyphony:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] 128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Multitimbral:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] 16 parts (one per MIDI channel)

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Quick Split/Layer:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] Easy access with adjustable relative volume (up to 4 zones)

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Factory Programs:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] (TBD) Stunning factory Programs featuring the all new Japanese and German Grands, new Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Clav and Harpsichord along with a wide selection of sounds from the acclaimed PC3 and KORE 64™ expansion

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] User Programs:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] 256

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Factory Multis:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] (TBD) Factory-crafted Multis - featuring up to 4 independent zones

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] User Multis:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] 256

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] General MIDI:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] No

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Master EQ/Compressor Section:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] Front-panel 3-band EQ with sweepable mid and on/off switch

Front-panel single-knob master compressor with separate on/off bypass switch

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Effects:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] • Over 1000 complex effect chains, incorporated into programs featuring our award winning effects - reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, rotary speaker simulators, compressors, and more

• 32 total FX units

(editing of FXChains requires use of the Desktop Editor)

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Controllers:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] 1 pitch wheel

1 modulation wheel

9 front panel sliders (w/ LED ladders)

9 KB3 control switches/control/zone mute switches

1 variation switch

1 tap tempo switch

2 transpose switches

3 switch pedal inputs (1 switch/sustain pedal is included)

2 continuous control pedal input

monopressure (aftertouch)

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Analog Outputs:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] • Four (2 pairs) 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs)

Automatic mono switching on both pairs.

• +21dBu maximum output

• 400Ω balanced source impedance

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Audio Inputs:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] One stereo 1/8" back-panel input for connecting your favorite MP3 player or other audio source for accompaniment playback

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Headphones:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] • 1 front panel 1/4" headphone output

• 130mW into 32 ohm headphones

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] MIDI:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] In, Thru, Out (w/ Thru/Out switch)

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] USB:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] • Two USB ports (one A port / one B port)

• Complete MIDI functionality over USB

• User program/multi file transfer to/from PC/Mac/Flash Drive

• Operating System updates from PC/Mac/Flash Drive

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Software Editors:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] External editors for Mac OS X, Windows PC and iOS devices

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] FREE OS Updates:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] OS updates over USB and/or Flash Drive

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Height:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] (5.5") (14cm)

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Depth:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] (15.5") (39.5cm)

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Length:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] (54.5") (138.5cm)

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Weight:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] (49.6 lb.) (22.5 kg)

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_spec] Power:

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[TD=class: wysiwyg_table_value] Internal Power Supply, free voltage 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 10W

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Flash Play

 

New proprietary FlashPlay technology provides a whopping 16 GB of sample content with zero-loading time.

 

Kurzweil Virtual Analog

 

Sounds from the legendary VA-1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer - featuring V.A.S.T. (Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology).

 

PC3 Series Sounds

 

"Best of" sounds from our PC3 Pro Series..

 

KORE64™

 

Slammin' Synthesizers, Electric Guitars, Horns, Drums and Percussion from the popular PC3/K Expansion Pack.

 

Master Compressor & EQ

 

Two-stage front panel Master FX section featuring compression and a 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange. Both FX feature an on/off bypass.

 

KB3 ToneReal™ Organs

 

Modeled after classic Hammond, Vox and Farfisa organs. All the controls you need, including 9 realistic drawbars.

 

 

Software Editors

 

Get deeper into editing. Take control from your Mac/PC or iPad.

 

 

 

 

Approx 3000 EURO's and the earlist avail JULY

[willi]

Thanks for the info and videos! What's the sample rate and bit depth of the new Kurzweil system?

[Bernard]

Thanks for the info and videos! What's the sample rate and bit depth of the new Kurzweil system?

 

 

I would guess 48K 16 Bit based on old sample rates and notes here:

 

 

http://kurzweil.com/knowledgebase/k2661/sampling/103/

 

 

http://kurzweil.com/knowledgebase/k2000/sampling/107/

 

 

Also based on comments I agree with here regarding the 16bit depth for paly back. Since higher depths only needed when recording:

 

 

http://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthr...eil_FLASH_PLAY

 

 

However as this is new tech they could have changed all of this, but if they had you would think they would mention it ;-)

 

 

[Casio Man]

[video=youtube;b48ua2VAcxI]

Cool little modules. Glitchy madness à 75€.

 

Developer:

http://www.bastl-instruments.com/instruments/trinity/

[Casio Man]

Cuckoo stops by the Elektron's booth for delicious jam:

[video=youtube;DyMsFSpEFYs]

 

Physis Piano K4:

[video=youtube;Dl591DyAJ7Y]

A Midi keyboard, expandable with a physical piano modelling engine. It has two slots...I wonder, what the second slot is for? A successor of OB-12? (not holding my breath, K4's coloring just reminded me a bit of OB-12)