AKAI MPK25
MPK25 is a portable keyboard controller with MPC production controls. Based closely on the MPK49, the first keyboard to feature MPC pads, the MPK25 scales down the keyboard by 24 keys and retains the utility, capability and flexibility that makes the MPK49 one of the world's hottest keyboards. Its smaller, more portable size makes the MPK25 the perfect travel companion. Create tracks whenever inspiration strikes. All you need is your laptop and the MPK25.

AKAI APC40
Ableton and Akai Professional worked in joint partnership to make the APC40 the perfect control surface. Whether you are an electronic-music performance artist, a DJ using Live to mix tracks or a traditional musician using Live onstage or in the studio, the APC40 is designed for intuitive, powerful control. Connect your laptop to the APC40 with its USB cable and you're ready to make magic.
www.akaipro.com

ALESIS USB PRO DRUM KIT
The Alesis USB Pro Drum Kit is the world’s first electronic drum kit designed to take advantage of the power of the computer for sound generation. The drum set combines the popular Alesis Trigger|iO trigger-to-MIDI interface with high-end drum pads and SURGE Cymbals. Sound-generation software BFD Lite is included from FXpansion, placing the sonic flexibility of multiple drum sound sets with adjustable articulation, velocity layers and microphone positions at drummers’ fingertips. Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems, the USB Pro Drum Kit is now available for an MSRP of $799. Booth #6400, Hall A

ALESIS SURGE CYMBALS
Alesis is now shipping its brass-alloy electronic cymbal triggers. Crafted from lathed brass cymbal alloy and acoustically dampened with a clear vinyl layer, SURGE Cymbals features integrated piezo triggers in rugged ABS housings. The cymbals deliver acoustic-cymbal look, feel and response with the added benefit of electronic-sound module flexibility. SURGE Cymbals are available in two complete sets and five individual models, enabling drummers to customize their setup to their taste. Booth #6400, Hall A
www.alesis.com

AUDIO IMPRESSIONS DVZ STRINGS VERSION 2
A 24-bit 70-piece String Orchestra sample library and virtual instrument capable of producing the performance and sound of live musicians with real-world section balances that translate directly to fully accurate and playable scores in real time for film, TV, videogames, live theater and for music education. Booth #7801, Arena
www.audioimpressions.com

AKAI APC40
The APC40 is designed to be a powerful, intuitive controller for electronic-music performance artists, DJs, hip-hop producers and traditional musicians using Ableton Live onstage and in the studio. The APC40 enables them to remap every one of its controls to suit their own style. The APC40 communicates bi-directionally with Live, enabling the controller to display information from the software on its clip matrix of 40 triggers and on LED rings surrounding each knob. The APC40 has two sets of eight knobs: one for Track parameters such as pans and bus sends, and the other for instrument and effect parameters. Its channel faders, bus faders and a crossfader enable smooth control of key values. Booth #6400, Hall A
www.akaipro.com

ARTURIA ORIGIN
Origin is the most powerful synthesizer on the market. As a matter of fact, Origin is not a simple synthesizer, it is a system that houses several synthesizers in one machine. Some of these synths come from the past, such as the Minimoog; some are totally new and innovative. Loaded with modules extracted from the best synthesizers of all time, Origin lets you combine these modules and take advantage of the possibilities. The result: a new type of sound accessible through an intuitive interface. Booth #6310, Hall A
www.arturia.com

DAVE SMITH INSTRUMENTS MOPHO
Mopho is a compact and affordable—but powerful—monophonic analog synthesizer. The voice architecture is identical to a single voice of the Prophet '08, but with a couple of unique twists to distinguish it from its bigger sibling. We have added two sub-octave generators—one per oscillator—for additional girth and crushing basses. It also has an audio input that lets you process external audio and mix Mopho's own audio output back in pre-filter for feedback effects that can range from subtle distortion to extreme skronk. Booth #6948, Hall A
www.davesmithinstruments.com

DIGIDESIGN TRANSFUSER VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT
The new Transfuser VI from Digidesign has 2 GB of loops and phrases, plus a series of modular drum machine/sound generators, dedicated sequencers, loop-manipulation tools and effects—all bundled in an intuitive drag-and-drop composition/editing interface. It also lets users create/tweak/arrange/perform grooves on-the-fly within Pro Tools, and supports WAV, AIFF, ACID, REX 1 and 2, and Apple Loops files. Included are 20 real-time effects and nearly 2 GB of loop/phrases. Booth #6606, Hall A
www.digidesign.com

KEITH MCMILLEN INSTRUMENTS STRINGPORT
Keith McMillen Instruments, the new company established by the creator of the world-standard Zeta violin and Mirror 6 guitar controller, offers StringPort, a polyphonic string-to-USB 2 converter coupled with a unique, powerful and extensible software suite. StringPort avoids the limitation of MIDI by bringing the actual sound of each string into the computer as an audio signal, where included software applies sophisticated analysis algorithms to extract a string’s sonic properties with low latency and high resolution. The resulting data is used to control software synthesis with an unprecedented degree of intimacy and expressivity. The entire system is optimized for the characteristics of string behavior and produces much more information than simple MIDI conversion. Booth #6227, Hall A
www.keithmcmillen.com  

KORG M3 XPANDED
Featuring the OASYS-derived EDS (Extended Definition Synthesis), the new M3 XPanded Music Workstation adds on-screen, DAW-style editing and an updated 256MB soundset. The M3 XPanded also adds a new multilayer piano sound and accurate electric pianos; vintage tape-driven orchestral keys, naturally articulated brass and woodwind instruments, and 671 patterns in the Drum Track section. Virtualized Hardware uses the FireWire option to run the M3 XPanded as a plug-in on any computer-based system without taxing the host CPU. Booth #6440, Hall A

KORG M50 MUSIC WORKSTATION
The M50 music workstation retains the sonic essence of the M3, distilled into a portable, affordable new instrument. It borrows the M3’s EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) engine and complete effects system. The 256MB ROM has 1,077 multisamples and 1,609 drum samples, crafted into 608 programs and 384 combinations. As a music production system, the high-resolution (1/480) sequencer captures every expressive performance detail. Korg’s unique polyphonic arpeggiator generates musical phrases, plus traditional up/down patterns, and Drum Tracks provide real-feel drum and percussion grooves. Booth #6440, Hall A
www.korg.com

LIVID INSTRUMENTS OHM
Ohm is the innovative new MIDI control surface from Livid Instruments. Custom designed for real-time audio and video performance, Ohm gives you expressive hands-on control of sound, video and images. This top-quality MIDI instrument is backlit for use in any environment, and comes in rugged rackmount metal or handcrafted mahogany.
www.lividinstruments.com

M-AUDIO G-FORCE M-TRON PRO
For those still unfamiliar with the classic ‘60s Mellotron keyboard, it was the original sampler—an early analog keyboard that played back 8-second tape-loop samples. A hit with all sorts of rock, prog and pop bands of the era, it has had a resurgence thanks in some part to G-Force's first M-Tron emulator. The new M-Tron Pro improves the whole package. First off, 19 of the original M-Tron tape banks were recently remastered at Abbey Road Studios to make them almost warmer than the real thing; the 3.5GB bank has another 200 virtual tape banks, including 45 brand-new banks and 700-plus patches designed by longtime Mellotron users and artists. Secondly, the interface has been greatly expanded, now offering layering, split points, reverse playback, half-speed, ADSR envelopes and awesome filter after-touch control. In addition to the powerful stand-alone application, the plug-in works in VST, RTAS and Audio Units formats. Booth #6700, Hall A
www.m-audio.com

MOOG MUSIC ETHERWAVE PLUS
Control your gear with a wave of your hand! The newest member of the Moog Etherwave Theremin family, the Etherwave Plus extends the Theremin’s gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond. Control synthesizers and effects while playing the Theremin or use as a stand-alone CV (Control Voltage) controller. Route them to any CV destination and create a new world of expression. Use it to control anything from the cut-off frequency of the Moog Guitar Ladder Filter or the LFO amount on a Moogerfooger Ring Modulator to the stereo panning on a Minimoog Voyager. The Etherwave Plus has all the great features and tone of our standard Etherwave theremin. The “Plus” features include Pitch & Volume CV Outputs—control a different CV parameter with each hand; Gate Output—trigger envelopes and other events; and Pitch Preview/Headphone Output. Booth #6100, Hall A
www.moogmusic.com

MUSE RESEARCH RECEPTOR 2 PRO/RECEPTOR 2 PRO MAX
Muse Research is proud to introduce its latest generation of Receptor, the venerable hardware plug-in player. Receptor 2 is based on an entirely new and updated software and hardware foundation that promises far greater performance so you can run even more plug-ins with lower latency than ever before. Also new for the NAMM show is the RTAS version of UniWire, Muse Research's unique technology that lets you off-load plug-ins to your Receptor while controlling them entirely from your DAW, or in this case Pro Tools. Booth #6729, Hall A
www.museresearch.com

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS REAKTOR SPARK
This KORE Soundpack is based on the new "Spark" performance synthesizer designed by NI founder and REAKTOR mastermind Stephan Schmitt. With its distinctive tone and genuine musical expressiveness, REAKTOR Spark is an outstanding library addition for REAKTOR users, as well as a powerful instrument and sound library for KORE 2 and the free KORE Player. Spark expertly combines powerful subtractive synthesis with a sophisticated array of internal feedback loops and various other special sound-shaping features. Owners of REAKTOR have access to the full set of Spark's parameter and control elements, and can also explore and modify the complete signal flow structure of this extraordinary instrument. Booth #6920, Hall A
www.native-instruments.com/reaktorspark.info

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS TRUE STRIKE TENSION
True Strike Tension is a new KORE Soundpack with distinctive percussion sounds designed to add mystery and tension to cinematic film scores and similar musical styles. Further enhanced through the convenient sound-shaping and browsing features in KORE 2 and the free KORE Player, True Strike Tension draws on charismatic percussion instruments from Africa, Japan and the Middle East. The advanced sound-shaping and preset-morphing features in KORE 2 and KORE Player lets producers intuitively adjust and animate all sounds in True Strike Tension to fit the dramatic requirements of any given scene. Booth #6920, Hall A
www.native-instruments.com/truestriketension.info

NOVATION AUTOMAP 3 PRO
Building on the amazing success of Automap Universal, the ReMOTE SL line of keyboards and the Nocturn, Automap 3 Pro lets users run multiple Automap devices at the same time and spread parameters across all connected devices. This means that you can, for example, have a ReMOTE 37 SL and 2 Nocturns connected simultaneously. One Nocturn could be controlling the mixer's faders and mutes, while the ReMOTE SL controlls a synth plug-in, and the other Nocturn controls vintage EQ or compressor plug-ins dialing in a warm sound for the soft synth. Also, Automap 3 Pro brings HUI support to the Nocturn for mix control in Pro Tools. Booth #6474, Hall A
www.novationmusic.com


NUMARK DDS
DDS is perfect for mobile DJs who want to locate their music instantly and play back from a variety of media sources. DDS is a rackmount multimedia control deck for use with hard drives, CD/DVD drives, Thumb drives, iPods and card readers. DDS has the transport controls you’re used to, and has the feel and intuitive operation of a CD player. With the DDS, no matter where new media goes, you’re covered.

NUMARK STEALTH CONTROL
STEALTH CONTROL is professional DJ performance in a sleek, heavy-duty metal chassis. Whether you're working a club or remixing in the studio, STEALTH CONTROL is your fingers' best friend. You'll spend less time with your keyboard and trackpad, and more time focused on the music.
www.numark.com

OPEN LABS TIMBALAND SPECIAL EDITION NEKO
This all-in-one production studio powered by Windows XP can run virtually any Windows XP–compatible software including a variety of DAW software, virtual instruments (VSTi), virtual effects (VST) and other music applications. It also has E-mu's Proteus X2 Streaming Sound Module V. 2.5 with more than 10,148 instruments specifically requested by Timbaland, and are only available in the Timbaland Special Edition units, an Open Labs exclusive. Booth #5900, Hall A
www.openlabs.com

RADIKAL TECHNOLOGIES SPECTRALIS IIM
Spectralis II is the even more powerful successor of Radikal’s sophisticated Hybrid Synthesizer. With up to 2GB sample memory and tons of new features, Radikal raises the bar again for our competition. Booth #6106, Hall A
www.radikaltechnologies.com

ROLAND JUNO-STAGE
Roland updates its Juno line of synthesizers with the Juno-Stage. The 76-key unit is custom-tailored for live performance, but instantly transforms into a full-featured MIDI master keyboard for use with your favorite DAW. (Cakewalk SONAR LE is provided.) You can expand its extensive sound set with two Roland SRX Wave Expansion boards. Sounds are easy to access with Favorite buttons and hands-free, dual-footswitch patch recall. Added goodies include an XLR phantom-powered mic input with reverb and a vocoder; accompaniment-track playback of MP3, WAV, AIFF and standard MIDI files from USB Flash memory; and editor/librarian software (Mac/Win). Booth #2672, Hall D
www.rolandus.com

SONIVOX DVI
SONiVOX releases the first of its new downloadable virtual instrument plug-ins. Branded as DVI (Downloadable Virtual Instruments), these provide musicians and composers instant access to a large collection of sample-based virtual instruments for Mac and PC. Users can also try them before they buy, and with a reasonable pricing starting as low as $19, SONiVOX is delivering a consumer friendly solution to its user base. Booth #6324, Hall A
www.sonivoxmi.com

SPECTRASONICS OMNISPHERE
Omnisphere breaks completely new sonic ground by combining a wide variety of hybrid real-time synthesis techniques, an epic library of remarkable psychoacoustic sounds, a collection of “best-of” sounds from Spectrasonics' sound libraries, and many innovative features that have never been seen before in any hardware or software synthesizer. Booth #6720, Hall A
www.spectrasonics.net

SUBMERSIBLE MUSIC KITCORE 2
Audio Units, RTAS, VSTI plug-in virtual instrument with built-in MIDI browser. More than 100 sampled kits from famous drummers such as Matt Cameron, Sly Dunbar, Lonnie Wilson, Zoro, Luis Conte and Matt Sorum. More than 3,000 MIDI grooves. Ability to mix-and-match kit pieces between drummers. Booth 6225, Hall A
www.submersiblemusic.com

SYNTHOGY IVORY UPRIGHT PIANOS
A collection of four upright pianos well-suited for alt-rock, pop, country, folk and period music. Booth #6728, Hall A
Dist. by Ilio
www.synthogy.com

VIR2 INSTRUMENTS MOJO: HORN SECTION
MOJO: Horn Section is a virtual instrument offering a flexible, innovative approach to pop, funk and jazz horns from sultry sax solos to a screaming full big band. A humanizing function, smart release layers and custom legato/vibrato tools help the player create realism. The articulation list varies for each instrument, but includes sustains, stabs, staccatos, trills, slurs, shakes, octave runs, rise to hits, falls, doits, bends, stylistic riffs, special effects and tempo-synched swells and crescendos—all recorded in 24-bit stereo using top-end gear and powered by the popular Kontakt engine, offering total integration into all major sequencers via its Audio Units, VST and RTAS plug-ins, as well as stand-alone operation.
www.vir2.com

WALDORF BLOFELD KEYBOARDM
Blofeld has been reincarnated as an elegant keyboard, complete with a devastating 60 MB of user sample memory, killer semi-weighted keyboard action and a deceptively alluring armored exterior. All of the critically acclaimed features of the Blofeld module are present, including virtual analog, wavetable and sample-based oscillators; three oscillators, two filters, three LFOs and four envelopes per voice; up to 25-voice polyphony; more than 1,000 sounds; intelligent arpeggiator; dual multi-effects; 49-note semi-weighted keyboard with after-touch; MIDI I/O (5-pin and USB); and more. Booth #6624, Hall A
www.mvproaudio.com