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Special Discount on GeoSWAM Instruments for QuNexus, K-Board and K-Board Pro Users
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Interview with Amir Ziv
Amir Ziv uses a pair of BopPads along with a Bome Box, the Sonoclast MIDI/CV Drumming Friend plus MAFD, and Triple Expresso by Avi Ziv to control the Moog DFAM in a really exciting electro-acoustic rig that we just had to ask him about. Amir was kind enough to field our questions, and his answers… Read more »
QuNexus RED MPE Sequencer with Modular Synth
The new QuNexus RED is a powerful 25-key MPE keyboard controller and three track Arpeggiator/Step Sequencer with USB, MIDI, and CV outputs. The keys detect velocity, polyphonic aftertouch, and per-key tilt, giving you unprecedented control and musical expression. QuNexus RED also features our new, ultra-durable ABS-Polycarbonate finish. The QuNexus 2.0 firmware update is backwards compatible… Read more »
Synth Spotlight: KBP4 meets the MODAL ARGON8
KMI was fortunate enough to secure an ARGON8 8 Voice Wavetable Synth from Modal Electronics, and what a powerful synth it is indeed! The MPE capabilities make it an obvious choice to play with the K-Board Pro 4.
Mapping K-Board Pro 4 MPE Expressions in Bitwig Studio
Did you know that every K-Board Pro 4 ships with a free license for Bitwig Studio 8-Track? That means that everyone with a K-Board Pro 4 can start exploring the exciting new world of MPE synths right out of the box! The folks at Bitwig have made the process of mapping MPE Expression controls simple…. Read more »
Miking Drums with K-Mix
K-Mix is a handy audio multi-tool to have around; its combined feature set makes it a flexible and adaptive piece of gear to have around the studio. With the release of the BopPad we’ve been thinking a lot about drums and ways to integrate more KMI gear into drum rigs. One of the most exciting examples we’ve come up… Read more »
Interview with Brain (Primus, Tom Waits, Buckethead, Guns N Roses)
Brain is the nom de guerre of Bryan Mantia, a drummer, composer and producer known for playing drums in Primus and with Tom Waits, Guns N Roses, Buckethead, as well as scoring and recording music for movies and video games. We caught up with Brain to talk about his life behind the kit, the world… Read more »
Sound on Sound: BopPad Review
“From a physical perspective, the BopPad couldn’t be simpler, but from a playing and performance point of view it’s extremely powerful… This is a great addition to any percussionist’s or programmer’s arsenal.”
BopPad 101: Multiple Sounds per Quadrant with Ableton Live
The BopPad is a highly flexible MIDI device that can spit out a variety of data to control MIDI capable software and hardware. One thing that users have been wondering about is how to play different sounds based on the location in a particular quadrant. This is usually done with notes, and while the BopPad… Read more »
BBoy Tech Report: BopPad Review
“100% Perfect little versatile USB Drum Pad”
Magnetic Mag: BopPad Review
“A go anywhere, tough as nails, and incredibly fun MIDI controller from the evil geniuses at KMI.”
Cycling 74: BopPad Review
“Right from the unboxing, I was impressed by the BopPad. The BopPad is an incredibly feature rich MIDI drum pad controller.”
K-Mix and Logic: Setting up the K-Mix as a Control Surface
K-Mix is a very flexible device covering audio input and output over USB, standalone mixing, and MIDI control. Having control over the audio going in and out of the K-Mix, as well as control over software all from the same box, can be extremely handy. Some software allows for third party integration through their own… Read more »
Understanding RIAA Equalization with K-Mix
Have you ever wondered why you need to plug your turntable into a special input on your receiver? Or why K-Mix has “phono” and “line” options for inputs 3-8? Or why you can’t just plug it into a pair of powered speakers, start enjoying your old records and call it a day? Maybe you’ve recently finished… Read more »
Interview with Jonathan Snipes and William Hutson from Clipping.
We met up with Jonathan Snipes and William Hutson from the experimental hip-hop band clipping after their sold out show at Starline Social Club in Oakland, Ca. They were cool enough to tell us about their process and philosophy, interesting media they’ve consumed recently, and a bit about how they get the most out of the routing capabilities… Read more »