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ALESIS

Alesis introduced a $199 wireless Keytar controller called Alesis Vortex Wireless.

Key Features:

• Two words: Wireless Keytar
• 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch
• 8 velocity-sensitive trigger/drum pads
• USB dongle creates a wireless connection to any Mac/PC
• Volume slider, pitch wheel, ribbon controller, sustain pedal jack
• USB, battery, or external power; USB MIDI + 5-pin MIDI outputs
• Includes SONiVOX Vortex I DVI and Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition

Alesis introduced the new V Series and VI Series of full-size keyboard/pad controllers

Alesis V Series (V61, V49, V25) combine velocity-sensitive keys with eight drum/trigger pads.

Specs:

• Full size, flat-front keys (25, 49, or 61)
• Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels
• 8 Pads with blue LED illumination
• 4 Assignable knobs and buttons
• Sustain pedal input
• USB MIDI

The Alesis VI Series (VI61, VI49, VI25) has semi-weighted keys and aftertouch.

Specs:

• Full size, flat-front keys (25, 49, or 61)
• Semi-weighted keys with Aftertouch
• Pitch Bend & Modulation Wheels
• 16 Pads with Multi-color LED illumination
• VI25: 8 knobs, 24 buttons
• VI49: 12 knobs, 36 buttons
• VI61: 16 knobs, 48 buttons
• Transport and Present up/down buttons
• Sustain pedal input
• USD MIDI, MIDI Out
• Internal Clock for sync, tempo, rolls, etc.

KORG

TRITON controllers range

TRITON taktile controller feature a stylish design that projects a sense of presence, together with the same great-feeling semi-weighted keyboard that's used on synthesizers and music workstations such as the KingKORG and KROME. It's loaded with functions that make it fun to play and use, such as a touch pad inherited from the Kaossilator that lets you play melodies using just a single finger, trigger pads that let you generate chords in the key and scale of your choice and an arpeggiator that includes rhythm patterns. Of course, the taktile and TRITON taktile also delivers the functionality that you expect from a MIDI controller. It provides all of the basic controllers such as sliders and switches, and makes setup easy so you can start producing music right away. Convenience is not the only attraction of TRITON taktile; it's a MIDI controller that's full of features that will stimulate your creativity.

TRITON taktile adds 512 sounds from the TRITON, KORG's best-selling music workstation loved by top-ranking musicians around the world. From your desktop to live stage performances, it's a USB MIDI controller that you can use in any situation.

• All 512 program sounds of the TRITON, the best-selling KORG music workstation
• A compact and lightweight synthesizer that you can take anywhere(*)
• (separately sold: USB 2.0 compliant DC5V 550 mA or higher)
• Use the velocity-sensitive backlit trigger pads to easily enter chords or single notes
• Semi-weighted keyboard with a great playing feel
• A full array of DAW presets and basic functionality; simply connect and start playing
• Stylish and ergonomic design
• X/Y touch pad can also be used as a track pad; ribbon selector offers left and right click
• A generous array of bundled software provides amazing value

Tackile controllers range

Taktile features a stylish design that projects a sense of presence, together with the same great-feeling semi-weighted keyboard that's used on synthesizers and music workstations such as the KingKORG and KROME. It's loaded with functions that make it fun to play and use, such as a touch pad inherited from the Kaossilator that lets you play melodies using just a single finger, trigger pads that let you generate chords in the key and scale of your choice and an arpeggiator that includes rhythm patterns. Of course, the taktile also delivers the functionality that you expect from a MIDI controller. It provides all of the basic controllers such as sliders and switches, and makes setup easy so you can start producing music right away. Convenience is not the only attraction of the taktile; it's a MIDI controller that's full of features that will stimulate your creativity.

• A full array of DAW presets and basic functionality; simply connect and start playing
• X/Y touch pad lets you create musical phrases within any plugin instantly – with the touch of a single finger
• Use the velocity-sensitive backlit trigger pads to easily enter chords or single notes
• Semi-weighted keyboard with a great playing feel
• X/Y touch pad can also be used as a track pad;
• ribbon selector offers left and right click
• Stylish and ergonomic design
• A generous array of bundled software provides amazing value

Synth studio

Behringer

ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496LE

The ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496LE is the answer to making your venue sound like it was tuned by the pros. Over the past years the DCX2496 has become an industry standard and several hundred thousand units have been employed in high-end touring as well as install applications. The new DCX2496 "LE" version offers the same impeccable audio performance as the original DCX2496, but with reduced functionality as many customers do not require the digital inputs and outputs of the standard version. The DCX2496LE is the perfect way to manage a multi-speaker sound system in any sized venue – from cinema to sanctuary to concert hall. Featuring 2 inputs, 6 outputs and 24-bit/96 kHz high-end AD/DA converters, this state-of-the-art processor will take your system to the next level and beyond.

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/DCX2496LE.aspx

X-Touch

Universal Control Surface with 9 Touch-Sensitive Motor Faders, LCD Scribble Strips and Ethernet/USB/MIDI Interface.

• Universal DAW Remote Controller for Studio and Live applications
• Supports HUI* and Mackie Control* protocols for seamless integration with every compatible music production software
• 9 fully automated and touch-sensitive 100 mm motorized faders
• dynamic LCD Scribble Strips for instant overview of track names and parameters
• Ethernet interface for RTP (Real-Time Protocol) MIDI and future BEHRINGER X32 remote control
• 8 rotary controls with LED-collars for on-the-fly adjustments of your favorite parameters

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/X-TOUCH.aspx#softwareContent

X-Touch compact

• Universal Remote Control for DAWs, Instruments, Effects and Lighting applications
• Features Mackie Control* mode for seamless integration with every compatible music production software
• 9 fully automated and touch-sensitive
• 100 mm motorized faders
• Dual-Layer mode for quick change between DAW and instrument control
• Pre-configured control elements for instant operation out of the box
• User-friendly editor application for in-depth configuration downloadable free of charge from behringer.com
• 16 rotary controls with LED-collars for on-the-fly adjustments of your favorite parameters...

X-Touch mini

• Universal Pocket Remote Control for DAWs, Instruments, Effects and Lighting applications
• Features Mackie Control* mode for seamless integration with every compatible music production software
• Long-wearing 60-mm master fader
• Dual-Layer mode for quick change between DAW and instrument control
• Pre-configured control elements for instant operation out of the box
• User-friendly editor application for in-depth configuration downloadable free of charge from behringer.com
• 8 rotary controls with LED-collars for on-the-fly adjustments of your favorite parameters
• 16 dedicated illuminated buttons (including transport control) for direct access of key functions
• Built-in USB/MIDI interface for direct connection to Mac or PC...

All presented Behringer products - http://www.behringer.com/landing/beh_namm_landing.html

All-in-one AV Mixer with built-in USB port for Web Streaming and Recording

The Roland VR-3EX is the next generation 4-channel SD performance mixer which features HDMI inputs/outputs, USB streaming, HDCP support, built-in touch multi-viewer, an audio mixer all in a compact portable unit.Designed to be a live production switcher thebuilt-in audio mixer with up to 4 frames delay to “lipsync” your video source. Scaling on the output allows you to output up to 1080p HD Video and Audio quality.

• HDMI & Composite Inputs
• Standard Definition 16:9 Mixing Engine
• Scaled Output up to 1080p
• Advanced 18 Channel Audio Mixer
• USB 2.0 for 480i Streaming
• 2.5” Multiview Preview Monitor
• Pnp, Key and Video Effects

http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.com/products/100137

Audionamix® announces the release of ADX TRAX™, unique audio separation software built on the company's proprietary ADX® Technology. ADX TRAX separates full mixes into two audio files: a vocal track and its accompanying music track. This cloud-based technology allows musicians, mixers, audio engineering professionals and producers to achieve superior vocal isolation for a number of creative applications. The company is demonstrating ADX TRAX (booth #7523 in The Venue) at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, which runs January 23-26, and it is available to download at Audionamix | Superior Sound Separation Software & Services.

"ADX TRAX puts a piece of our innovative, melodic source separation technology into the hands of the professional music community," says Rick Silva, VP of Production and Product Manager at Audionamix. "We've designed TRAX to be a user friendly tool for speeding up the labor-intensive task of creating vocal isolations and instrumental tracks. By utilizing the power of cloud computing, the process is now automated for quick, high-quality results."

ADX TRAX features intuitive navigation and editing tools in an environment that is familiar to all DAW users. The software is unique in that it has the ability to perform separations on mono, as well as stereo recordings, and it is compatible with multiple file formats, bit depths and sample rates.

http://www.audionamix.com/