Waldorf will announce a new synth line at NAMM. The models are :

- Stromberg : a big aluminium 5 octave wavetable digital synth with optional plug-in modules adding analog filters and/or tube amplification.

- Blofeld : a desktop/rackmount analogue modelling synth with a nice big LCD display and an aluminium box.

- Zarenbourg : a Wurli-inspired stage piano using physical modelling rather than samples (a bit like a hardware Lounge Lizard), with built in speakers - clearly going after Clavia's Electro range but with a much more retro look.

- Phoenix Edition : a limited edition reissue of the Q, Q+ and Micro Q, in black. The Q+ has analogue filters, the Q digital ones, and the Micro Q is the simplified rackmount version.

See you at the end of the week for more details ;-)

A poor flash movie from Roland's web site announces a new V-synth on january 18th... it smells like NAMM...

MUTOOLS has released LUNA Pre-Release 5, featuring a vastly improved workflow thanks to the new Rack System. All kinds of plugins (both audio and MIDI) can easily be inter-connected, and used to full extent. Plus, many other detailed improvements have enriched LUNA's feature set.

For more information visit MUTOOLS web site.

Shure has announced the introduction of their new SE Series Sound Isolating Earphones at CES in Las Vegas. Based on the technology of their previous models with special tuning towards personal listening, the new SE series offers a flavor for every taste and budget.
The lowest priced entry is the SE210 priced at $149.99 ; a step up from there is the SE310 priced at $249.99, then the SE420 priced at $349.99, and the SE530 priced at $449.99.

The new earphones will be available soon from both Shure.com, and select retailers around the world.

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