Winter NAMM 2013

[64Guitars]

Where's the Walnut veneer? You can't have a Moog without a bit of wood!

They seem to be getting away from that with most of their newer synths. I guess they're trying to keep the cost down. Although, they sell an optional wood kit for the Slim Phatty. Maybe they'll offer one for the Sub Phatty too.

http://www.moogmusic.com/products/accessories/slim-phatty-wood-kit

[64Guitars]

The Moog Sub Phatty looks like a great synth.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYfhIMAwjVM

[64Guitars]

The Korg MS-20 Mini is impressive too. The idea of playing around with patch cords appeals to my inner nerd.

$599 US street price (£499). Available April 2013.

http://www.korg.com/ms20mini



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6lTdHZQJ4k



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA-owDEGpac

[Flash Harry]

Aaaarrggghhh!!!!!!! Stop, stop! STOP!!!!!!

[64Guitars]

Here's another interesting new iPad product from Behringer. The iX16 digital mixer.

• 16 inputs
• 16 MIDAS mic preamps
• bi-directional 18-channel USB 2.0 audio interface
• USB type-A connector for storage to USB flash drive or hard drive

The 18-channel USB audio interface lets you record the 16 inputs simultaneously to individual tracks in your DAW so you'll have full control over your mix. Great for bands.

I don't see any Hi-Z or Line inputs, so I guess you can't connect a guitar, bass, or keyboard directly. That's unfortunate.

I haven't seen anything on price or availability yet.

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/iX16.aspx

[cuthbert]

That Sub Phatty and MS-20 mini are triggering the old GAS reflex...

[64Guitars]

The only multitrack recorder announcements at NAMM:

TASCAM DP-006 - http://tascam.com/product/dp-006/



TASCAM DP-008EX - http://tascam.com/product/dp-008ex/



Still no virtual tracks, as far as I can tell. But what they do have is lots of convenient controls. The DP-008EX has individual rotary controls for Level, Pan, and Reverb on each track, plus dual input trims and master level. There's also a separate Phones Level on the back.

As multitrack recorders, these aren't as full-featured as the BR-80, so they're not for everyone. But I think they'd be great for singer-songwriters who are only interested in recording a few tracks and would never use virtual tracks anyway. Because of all the controls, beginners would probably find them easier to use than a BR with all its menus. They might also be good for someone who already has a larger multitrack and is just looking for an easy-to-use small recorder to record a few tracks with. And they might be great for DAW users who are recording their keyboards and drums on the computer but want a portable recorder for guitars and/or vocals. They could then easily bring those tracks into the DAW for final mixing.

I didn't see anything about pricing and availability.

[Auroran]

The only multitrack recorder announcements at NAMM:

TASCAM DP-006 -
TASCAM DP-008EX -

Still 16 bit.

[dave1z]

Still no where near the capability of the BRs. (IMHO) It is good to see, though, that at least SOMEONE is doing a little development with regard to stand-alone recorders. This year has left me feeling a little like a disappointed kid at Christmas time.

[64Guitars]

This sounds like something I need, as I don't play often enough lately to build up good calluses.

http://rock-tips.com/