System 80, a small modular synth brand based in Toronto, shared some more information about the legendary Roland TR-808 drum machine clone announced in January 2017. The synthesizer is in the Eurorack format and will be available for you this fall.
Akai Pro MPC X demonstrated at Musikmesse 2017 is another new unit to fit the cult MPC line which was started by the leading manufacturer Akai Professional leaving each and every producer and electronic musician happy with its products. Akai Pro MPC X was devised with regard to the classic MPC operating layout but the developers also paid attention to the flaws and did their best.
Pioneer DJ TORAIZ AS-1 is a monophonic analog synthesizer. This product ensued from the fruitful cooperation between Pioneer DJ and Dave Smith Instruments. The new synth is good for both studio and stage and the developers assure us that it will compliment perfectly any project of professional producers (innovators).
A small but definitely a cult German company Waldorf has announced its new flagship instrument at Musikmesse 2017 – Waldorf Quantum. It's an 8-voice hybrid synthesizer which takes after the legendary Wave – Quantum sports its best features: digital oscillators and analog filters thanks to which we get this matchless sound. It’s truly irreplaceable and full of rare features such as granular synthesis and resonators in addition to oscillators.
Roland founder, creator of legendary electronic musical instruments Ikutaro Kakehashi passed away
