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Music Tectonics Innovation Meet Up NAMM 2024

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The Guthman Musical Instrument competition, The MIDI Innovation Awards and Music Tectonics joined forces to host an Innovation Meetup at Winter NAMM 2024. If you are interested in the latest music technology innovation, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Join us on Youtube for the Music Tectonics Innovation Meet Up  at NAMM 2024.

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The MIDI Innovation Awards

Written by Athan Billias on .

Jean Baptiste Thibeaut from MusicHackspace will introduce the winners of the 2023 MIDI Innovation Awards including:

  • Intutitive Instrument-Exquis
  • Audio Modeling- Camelot Pro
  • Hitar- augmented guitar for percussive fingerstyle
  • Netz-an immersive mixed reality musical instrument
  • Sound Sculpture-an interactive musical instrument comprised of 25 location-aware cubes

He’ll also announce the schedule and plans for The MIDI Innovation Awards 2024.

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Audio Modeling Presents Camelot Pro and SWAM

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Audio Modeling SWAM Instruments

Embark on a new creative journey with SWAM technology and our expressive virtual instruments. Combine that with the power of Camelot Pro, and you’ll rediscover the joy of making music.
Add these innovative tools to your arsenal, and experience a fresh approach to music production and performance that awaits you.

Audio Modeling Camelot Pro

Camelot Pro is an application created to address the most complex live performance needs with a simple and guided workflow.
Camelot is a Setlist Manager, a Software Instrument & FX Host, a PDF Music Score reader, a Multitrack Audio Player, and the most advanced Audio/MIDI Patchbay and Router.

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Robkoo Presents the R1 Wind Instrument

Written by Athan Billias on .

The Wind Synthesizer R1 is a new form of wind instrument created by Robkoo.

With its intuitive design, audio technology, and realistic sounds, R1 makes performing music easier than ever.

  • With sounds sampled from top performers around the globe, R1 saves 10 or even 20 years of practice to achieve the vibe of a pro.
  • Food grade mouthpiece- Same material as baby pacifier for utmost health protection. Multiple mouthpiece styles available.
  • Touch-sensing performance keys-Perform by touching the keys. Fast response, minimal noise, and maximum durability.
  • Independent semitone keys -Resemble the keys on an acoustic instrument. Play expressively in a realistic and graceful way.
  • Patch switch- Switch tones in a flash. Multiple functions assignable without interfering the play.
  • Triple octave keys- Break away from the limitation of acoustic instruments. Travel across wide octaves in light speed.
  • Mechanical pitch wheel-Reliable and intuitive. Pitch bend with your thumb. It is also customizable to trigger other controls like portamento.
  • High-accuracy gyroscope-Trigger performance techniques by simply shaking and waving. Pull up and down for vibrato, another articulation, and pitch bend.
  • Responsive RGB lights- The cyber style RGB light patterns display over 60,000 colors. The lights also respond to your breath and technique, adding a visual element to your play.
  • Learn in 15 minutes A dedicate interactive course guides you through all the basics in 15 minutes. Keep practicing for 2 weeks, you will be ready to perform.