Modal Electronics added two new members to the ARGON 8 family at NAMM 2020. The ARGON8X Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer with a 61-note keyboard and the ARGON8M voice synthesizer module, which is used as a desktop, but also in a 19″ Rack can be integrated. ARGON8M: A compact desktop modular synthesizer version that can also be installed in a 19-inch 3U …

Along with the MSI GE76 Raider, Taiwan-based Micro-Star International has also unveiled the MSI GE66 Raider gaming laptop with all new Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 GPU at the CES 2021. The older model GE66-10SF offers up to 32 GB of RAM and a discrete graphics accelerator GeForce RTX 2070 with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory. The …

Shortly before winter NAMM 2020, there was a bang from PioneerDJ had launched a new flagship DJ mixer, the DJM-V10. The Pioneer DJ controller breaks the common Pioneer 4-channel layout and beams the manufacturer’s mixer line-up into a new era. The desk comes with a full 6 channels, new FX, double send/return, and multi I/Os and now uses a 4-band …

Korg has surprisingly brought the MS-20 FS keyboard synthesizer to the NAMM 2020 show. This form has already existed before, since then in a kind of DIY kit with an edition of 1000 pieces.  Despite Behringer’s challenge to Korg with the K-2 or precisely because of this, Korg is bringing the MS-20 in full-size, previously available as a mini, and in four …

With the PSR-EW310 Portable Keyboard, Yamaha is expanding the PSR-EW series with the successor model of the PSR-EW300, which aims to make it easy for beginners and ambitious hobby musicians to enter the world of electric keyboards.  Equipped with an LCD backlit display for better representation, and this new entry-level keyboard is a 76-key version which also available in the 61-key version.  With the …

The little Korg volca sample is entering the next evolutionary stage and offers a whole range of innovations and features for fun. The Korg volca sample 2 is a next-generation digital sample sequencer based on its successful predecessor but brings numerous improvements and new features as a consistent further development.  First and foremost, the compact sample sequencer now offers a MINI-USB socket, through which samples in the device …

ASM (Ashun Sound Machines) has first introduced the ASM Hydrasynth Synthesizer keyboard at NAMM 2020, and we have a very important update for the synths that brings an amazing array of new features and behaviors. The new firmware version 1.5 for the ASM Hydrasynth brings five new filter models in “Filter 1” – namely, LP Stn12, ASM’s version of a popular 12dB low-pass filter; LP 1 …

IK Multimedia has released a heart for beginners and a budget-friendly version of its USB audio interface. The AXE I/O Solo Guitar Interface may have fewer inputs than its big brother. Nevertheless, it retains almost all the great functions and is also cheaper. It is a premium compact MIDI interface for connecting a guitar. According to the manufacturer, a feature …

With Atom SQ, Presonus presents a MIDI Controller Keyboard Pad performance and production controller with deep Studio One integration and interesting features. Presonus Atom SQ has a unique design that is optimized for both TR-style 16-step beat sequencing and drum pattern editing in Studio One or playing instruments and RGB-lit 32-pad configuration. In addition to the current Studio One version …

With the Akai MPC One, Akai Professional is expanding its current portfolio of an even more compact standalone music production center with sampler and sequencer tool at NAMM 2020. In terms of price, it is also interesting for beginners. This year Akai Professional is not introducing a high-end tool, but is satisfied with a compact entry-level version: the MPC One …