The series of FA workstations, which is a budget alternative to Fantom top stations, produced in 2000-2010, till now had only 2 keyboard versions - 5 and at 7.5 octaves. Now Roland offers a new version - FA-07 - 6 octaves. Except the keyboard, the synthesizer is no different from the other models of the series. However the release of FA-07 by the Japanese company actually nails the right to be called the only 6-octave workstation in its price range replacing the slightly outdated KORG Krome 73.
Amplify developers (previously involved in the development of some Novation's products) have announced the release of a free Groovebox app for music studio for iOS devices. The application is easy to use - anyone can create their own tunes and beats.
Native Instruments has updated Reaktor Blocks 1.3 virtual modular system. It’s been announced that five new modules weren’t modeled on specific gear. The update will cost you $200, and is available for free if you’re a Reaktor 6 user.
The companies have already cooperated before – like when they released the Max For Live application, which helped to integrate Max with Live. Will the changes influence the future work of the companies? Here’s the interview with the managers of Ableton and Cycling '74.
The first day of the Roland’s show gave us 4 new percussion synthesizers based on the same principle but meant for different instruments. Together they make up a serious percussion ensemble. On the first day of summer the notorious Japanese corporation demonstrated the new BOSS MS-3 multipedal which included 4 switches with a set of effects. Besides, the popular Blues Cube Hot combo amp was revised – now it’s a British EL84 Modified (the first version featured quite an “American” character). There were also new elaborate audiovisual switchers which we won’t touch upon. You better read about the pedal and pads!
