Tag: Arturia

For its 25th anniversary, Arturia launches ASTROLAB stage synthesizer keyboard with 34 iconic instruments onboard

Christopher Laird Simmons

/MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — ARTURIA today announced a new, innovative stage and studio synthesizer keyboard, they call ASTROLAB, an “Avant-garde Stage Keyboard,” as part of their 25th anniversary in the music instrument business. Accorsing to the company, “Astrolab offers a vast spectrum of classic and modern sounds. AstroLab is a 61-key stage keyboard combining the power of synthesis, intuitive controls, and an innovative ecosystem – inviting musicians to focus on their creative expression.

Arturia Announces V Collection 9 suite of professional software music instruments, with 4 new and 4 updated, 33 in total

Christopher Laird Simmons

Grenoble, France /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — Arturia today has announced their new V Collection 9. They describe it as a “premium suite of professional software instruments ranging from modern hybrid synth engines to emulations of the most evocative instruments ever made, enhanced for today’s production workflow.” The latest iteration includes four entirely new instruments, and ground up reinventions of four of their most popular and complex virtual synthesizer instruments.

Arturia Updates V Collection to 8.1 with Enhanced OB-Xa Sound Engine, Accessibility and NKS

Christopher Laird Simmons

Grenoble, France /Music Industry Newswire/ — Today, digital music instrument company ARTURIA, announced a free update to its V Collection 8 (8.1), with updated sound engines, enhanced accessibility features, broader compatibility, and a myriad of brand new music instrument sound presets.

Arturia introduces Pigments 3 – new version of its cutting-edge ‘polychrome’ software synthesizer instrument

Christopher Laird Simmons

/MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Arturia’s new Pigments 3 is a state-of-the-art software instrument that gives you the power of every shade of synthesis. With colorful sound engines, effortless modulation, professional utilities, and studio-grade FX, explore an infinite spectrum of sound. The polychrome synthesizer has evolved into a state-of-the-art instrument that spans every shade of synthesis.

Arturia Launch 2020 Sound Explorers Video Competition with Chance to Win New Synth

Christopher Laird Simmons

/MUSEWIRE – MUSIC TECH/ — French music hardware and software creators Arturia are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, and hosting an exciting competition to promote their new direction as “Sound Explorers.” Arturia’s “Your Experience, Your Sound” tagline has now been updated to “The Sound Explorers,” marking the company’s new focus and new direction that has developed over the years.

New Analog Drum Machine, DrumBrute Impact, announced by ARTURIA

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEWS: ARTURIA have announced their latest analog drum machine, the newest member of the “Brute” analog hardware family, DrumBrute Impact. In the sound department, DrumBrute Impact features 10 fantastic sounds accessible through 8 responsive performance pads.

Black Friday 2017 and Holiday Synth Deals on Music Software and Sounds

Christopher Laird Simmons

SYNTH NEWS: It’s that time of the year again, when some outrageous deals on synths – both hardware and software – plugins, FX, and music tech spin up for both “Black Friday” and the Holidays. For 2017, I’ve collected some great ‘early bird’ buys on synth gear for electronic musicians and other folk, too! (UPDATED 11.22.17)

Native Instruments releases KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.5 with NKS integration and Arturia Promotion

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEWS: Native Instruments today released a number of new advancements to their KOMPLETE KONTROL product family, while also announcing a special offer for folks to purchase competitor Arturia’s virtual synth lineup at a special price, marking Arturia’s updates for compatibility with the NKS protocol.

Arturia brings the awesome sauce with their new Matrix-12 Virtual Instrument

Christopher Laird Simmons

REVIEW of Matrix 12V: When Arturia recently announced and then released their latest V-Collection 4 of virtual instruments, and announced one of the new products would be a recreation of the venerable Oberheim Matrix-12, I was both overjoyed and impressed they had actually tackled this beast.

Arturia’s KeyLab 88, its new 88 key flagship virtual instrument keyboard controller now shipping

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEWS: Arturia today announced availability of its new KeyLab 88 — its top-of-the-range, professional-grade, 88-note hammer-action hybrid MIDI keyboard controller that comes complete with Arturia’s acclaimed Analog Lab software synthesizer solution and more besides — as of February 24, 2015.

At 15th Anniversary Keynote, Arturia President Frédéric Brun announces company will roll out new line of innovative audio interfaces in 2015

Christopher Laird Simmons

According to a news announcement today, Arturia President Frédéric Brun bowled over an audience of invited industry insiders and VIP guests when making the astounding announcement during his captivating keynote speech at the Museum of Grenoble as part of the company’s 15th anniversary celebrations on October 3, 2014. Here he touched upon several problems pertaining […]

Arturia appoints Ralph Goldheim as President, U.S. Operations in California

Christopher Laird Simmons

Music software and hardware company Arturia today announced the appointment of former Focusrite-Novation Director, U.S. Sales Ralph Goldheim to the newly-created position of President, U.S. Operations as part of its ongoing expansion strategy as of November 12, 2014. In recent years Arturia has experienced unprecedented growth, rising through the company ranks to become a seriously […]

Arturia memorialises Moog’s birthday with Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack promotion

Christopher Laird Simmons

MuseWire: Music software and hardware company Arturia is introducing a timely time- limited pricing promotion for its limited-edition Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack produced in collaboration with — and in aid of — The Bob Moog Foundation as a tribute to synthesizer pioneer Dr. Bob Moog who would have been 79 on May 23, 2013. Arturia’s […]

Arturia announces MiniLab, a new optimized portable MIDI keyboard controller with touch strip modulators

Christopher Laird Simmons

GRENOBLE, FRANCE (MuseWire) — WINTER NAMM: Music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce the NAMM 2013 launch of MiniLab, a stylishly compact and bijou Universal MIDI Controller that’s far from being short on features. MiniLab is a USB bus-powered powerhouse, featuring 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keys alongside brand-new pitch and modulation touch-strip controls for maximising musical expression in a highly-portable package.

Arturia announce Spring 2012 ‘Hybrid Madness Promotion’

Christopher Laird Simmons

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (MuseWire) – Arturia U.S. today announced a special promotion from May through June, 2012, for quite large product upgrades when purchasing either a Spark drum machine package, or any Analog Experience keyboard/software combo. According to Arturia, the package upgrades include: * If you buy Spark you will get a FREE V Collection […]

Arturia announce new virtual instrument based on Wurlitzer 200A electric piano, the Wurlitzer V

Christopher Laird Simmons

Meylan, France (MuseWire) – Based on physical modeling, the new Arturia Wurlitzer V reproduces the acoustic properties of reeds, mechanics and amplification, thus bringing high sonic realism and maximum flexibility over your tone. To get a true classic vibe, it also comes with a complete studio featuring 11 boutiques stompboxes, 4 classic tube amps and […]

New compact analog synth keyboard announced by Arturia: the MINIBRUTE

Christopher Laird Simmons

Meylan, France (MuseWire) – At the Winter NAMM 2012 show in Anaheim, Calif., Arturia will announce their first analog keyboard, the MINIBRUTE. Arturia announces the upcoming release of MINIBRUTE. The pure analog, multi-wave oscillator combined with a huge sounding classic multi-mode filter, and wide range of modulation capabilities will bring new life into your recordings […]

Arturia Updates Moog Modular V – Virtual Instrument Updated for 64bit

Christopher Laird Simmons

GRENOBLE, France (MuseWire) — Arturia, in partnership with the late Bob Moog, made a faithful reproduction of one of the most famous series of synthesizers: the Moog Modular. Version 2.6 expands the already amazing feature set with: MIDI Control Assignment Improvement; Support for 64-bit VST and Audio Unit; Support for Pro Tools 9 and 10; Support for Mac OSX 10.7 (Lion).

ARTURIA announces Analog Experience THE LABORATORY 61 now shipping

Christopher Laird Simmons

GRENOBLE, France (MuseWire) – ARTURIA has announced its fourth and most sophisticated keyboard in the Analog Experience series: Analog Experience THE LABORATORY 61 keys, is now shipping. Analog Experience THE LABORATORY 61 is a 61-note MIDI keyboard with velocity and aftertouch-sensitive keys that is designed to easily integrate into any studio and stage environment. Packaged […]

Arturia previews more details of its upcoming software synthesizer: the Oberheim SEM V

Christopher Laird Simmons

Grenoble, France (MuseWire) – Ahead of the official release, planned for December 2011, Arturia has exposed the detailed features, graphic interface and the first exclusive sound demos on its website. Not only the Oberheim SEM V, powered by the latest innovations in Arturia’s TAE(R) technology, is a faithful “recreation of the original,” but it will […]

ARTURIA announces upcoming release of the Oberheim SEM V virtual instrument

Christopher Laird Simmons

Grenoble, France (MuseWire) – Arturia announces the upcoming release of the “Oberheim SEM V.” After years without any addition to their Synthesizer Anthology series, Arturia will bring back to life in software format one of the world’s most sough-after synthesizers. The Oberheim SEM V accurately emulates the famous sound and interface of the original Synthesizer […]

Arturia announces version 2.5 of the Minimoog V virtual instrument, now 64-bit ready

Christopher Laird Simmons

Grenoble, France (MuseWire) – Arturia announces a major update to its classic virtual synthesizer, the Minimoog V. The software recreation of the “Holy Grail of Synthesizers” is now fully compatible with 64-bit hosts. This new version also includes better MIDI control assignment, and a new triangle LFO waveform. The Minimoog v 2.5 still offers an […]

ARTURIA and the BOB MOOG FOUNDATION are proud to introduce Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack

Christopher Laird Simmons

Asheville USA and Grenoble FRANCE (MuseWire) – This luxurious box set includes Arturia’s award-winning Minimoog-V and Moog Modular V, a DVD of the Moog documentary, an archival book featuring unreleased material curated by Michelle Moog-Koussa entitled From Bob Moog’s Private Archives, and an official Bob Moog Foundation button. Quantities are limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. […]

Arturia Announces its First Hardware Synth, Origin, at NAMM 2007

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A year ago, Arturia changed their logo and added the tag line “Hardware and Software.” Many people then wondered what it would mean effectively. Well the answer is unveiled today at the NAMM show in Los Angeles: Origin, Arturia’s first Hardware synthesizer, is introduced on booth 7013.