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The original Erae Touch was one of the more interesting MPE controllers to come out in the last few years. But it's been on the market for less than three years. So it was something of a surprise when Embodme showed up to NAMM 2024 with Erae II, the next iteration of its customizable controller with significant upgrades and one unexpected new feature.Now, it's important to note that the version of the Erae II I was able to test out was very early prototype. There were a few bugs, the construction definitely had some rough…

NAMM 2024 is right around the corner, but Korg isn't waiting for the festivities to officially begin. It's announced about a dozen new products over the last few days. Among them are updates to two of the company's virtual analog synths, the roughly 10-year-old KingKorg and the 22-year-old MicroKorg.The KingKorg Neo is built on the same 37-key form factor as the rest of Korg's recent digital synths, like the Opsix, Modwave and Wavestate. But the core here is the company's XMT (eXpanded Modelling Technology) virtual analog…

It seems that guitar amp companies making Bluetooth speakers could be the new thing. UK-based Orange Amps has just launched a duo of Bluetooth speakers called the Box and Box-L. The first is a battery-powered portable model, while the latter is a wired option that’s more of a homebody. Both echo the design of this iconic brand’s guitar amplifier and speaker series, using the same colors, logo and control panel style. The specs hint at decent stereo sound in the $300-$350 price range with Bluetooth 5.0, aptX support, a…

As central Spain's Tirez Lagoon dried up over 20 years, becoming entirely desiccated by 2015, its barren landscape began to evoke arid Martian plains. That resemblance, it turns out, could be useful: researchers are watching the newly dead lagoon's microbial residents to learn what could have happened to hypothetical life on Mars when its salty lakes dried up billions of years ago. “The take-home message is that if life existed on Mars when the planet had liquid water on the surface, the global desiccation of Mars would…

Schematic of the reverse analog for constructing triplet samples. Credit: Boundary-Layer Meteorology (2023). DOI: 10.1007/s10546-022-00779-6 Machine learning technology that can recognize human faces may also help to improve weather forecasts, according to a team of scientists. "The idea behind this work comes from Google's…

Analog Devices has disclosed its plans for a significant investment of €630 million at its European regional headquarters in Limerick, Ireland. This investment will facilitate the establishment of a Research & Development and manufacturing facility covering an area of 45,000 square feet.The new facility will drive ADI's development of advanced signal processing innovations, accelerating the digital transformation of various sectors such as Industrial, Automotive, and Healthcare. The investment will triple ADI's…

Elektron’s Analog Heat audio processor for adding saturation and warmth to digital instruments, but now the company’s upping the ante . Announced at the SuperBooth synthesizer expo in Berlin, Analog Heat +FX picks up where the MK2 left off, with the addition of new digital effects to complement the pre-existing saturation options. The titular effects are the standout feature here, as the unit allows for tape emulation, reverb, bit crushing, delay, chorus and more. This is in addition to eight stereo analog distortion…

Cars are rapidly evolving, and it seems like just about everything about them is going digital. Of course, for the most part, that’s a good thing. It allows for more remote control over your car, a cleaner look to your car’s dashboard, and more. Unfortunately, it also seems like car companies are going a little … too far. It’s one thing for things like audio playback controls, mood lighting controls, and others to be pushed into a screen. But for some reason, it feels like another thing entirely for climate controls,…

“LIKE MOST millennials, I’m addicted to my phone," said Hannah Baxter. The Brooklyn writer and brand consultant, 33, has lately been trying to cut down on her screen time, so she bought an analog watch—specifically a 1979 Rolex Lady-Datejust. It keeps her sufficiently apprised of the time without assaulting her with notifications. “That I have one less reason to pull out of my pocket is a relief," she said. …

Apogee is back with a new version of its Jam adapter that you can use to hook a musical instrument up to your computer or tablet. The JamX is the latest iteration of the peripheral, which the company debuted in 2010. The biggest change this time around is the introduction of a built-in analog compressor. It comes with three presets with varying levels of compression to help you shape your tone. Apogee says the compressor will add sustain and balance out your dynamics. Although you likely won't be able to remove the…