Hands on with Native's new keyboard, backwards sounds, and more

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September 03, 2014 TOP STORY Hands On with Komplete Kontrol Native Instruments has released their first MIDI keyboard controller. Not surprisingly, it's intended for users of their whole-enchilada (schnitzel?) virtual instrument suite, Komplete, and features tight controller integration with Komplete instruments, an onboard arpeggiator, and great feeling keyboard with aftertouch. We went hands-on with a late prototype when the NI guys dropped by the office. Read More » LEARN THIS How useful are backwards sounds? Find out in our full review of Output Sounds' REV » Meet classical piano sensation Svetlana Smolina » LATEST NEWS In more NI News, Komplete 10 and Komplete 10 ultimate have been announced » Sample Logic announces Cinematic Keys » Roland SBX-1 sync box unites your MIDI and analog worlds » Vier: New soft synth emulates the classic Doepfer MS404 » MUST-SEE VIDEO From a reader: Chilled out music on the Waldorf Q synthesizer » THIS WEEK'S POLL Are any of your gigging synths analog? » (Polls appear at the bottom right of our homepage.) PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Octavian - Keyboard Calculator Bitnotic Available on the iTunes App Store Instantly see and hear 500+ scales and 50+ chords on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Also features Circle of Fifths, scale modes, chord inversions, descending scales, and much more. Keyboard Magazine said of Octavian 1.1.0 (Jan 2010): "It's a cheat sheet no keyboardist should leave home without." MAP: $2.99 USD www.bitnotic.com info@bitnotic.com 615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O Monoprice Available Now Monoprice is now shipping their "615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O," featuring 14-inputs, 8-channels, 2x2 USB I/O (Plug-N-Play for PC & Mac), phantom power, variable gain, 103dB SNR, and includes stand mount. Price: $79.88 www.monoprice.com ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones By Audio Technica Available Now Audio-Technica's newly re-mastered ATH-M50x features the same sonic signature as its predecessor, now with three detachable cables for added versatility. Ideal for studio/DJ use or personal listening. Available in black, white and limited edition blue. MSRP: $239 (black and white); $259 (blue) www.audio-technica.com pro@atus.com

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