Summer Namm 2014

kenackr · Post by **kenackr** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:03 pm

It's targeted at the next generation players, the ones who are still drinking milk. That way the stains aren't as noticeable when they spill.

EvilDragon · Post by **EvilDragon** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:48 pm

kenackr wrote:It's targeted at the next generation players, the ones who are still drinking milk. That way the stains aren't as noticeable when they spill.

Hahah!

razzaq1 · Post by **razzaq1** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:21 am

It's targeted at the next generation players, the ones who are still drinking milk. That way the stains aren't as noticeable when they spill.

Yamaha 'No Teef'

Corgy · Post by **Corgy** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 9:41 am

Bertotti wrote:Just out of curiosity what constitutes old hardware? I have had my Kronos a little over a year and hardware wise the only thing about it I would like changed is adding more knobs and sliders. Especially two sets of sliders for organ use. That however is just a personal whim. I myself don't see anything dated about the hardware. Now the guts of the beast are older tech so like I have mentioned before it would be nice to just swap out the boards for more powerful one. Maybe I am rambling but , I really hope the Kronos hS a very long run!

+1000

What if Korg would issue something like a special Kronos controller to be plugged in the USB port - providing an interface with areas of osc-knobs, filter-knobs, LFO and ADSR knobs. This should also have some switch(es) to change function according to the sound generators. Less studio mixer more synth controller. Yes ... I am dreaming ... I know ...

Synthesizerplayer · Post by **Synthesizerplayer** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:25 pm

Well It starts on July 17th so lets see whats new

The Roland connect website did not have any countdown this time. So perhaps nothing significant coming from there

Another forum http://www.gearslutz.com/board/summer-namm-2014/ has some announcements about some stuff coming up

We ll see.

conundrum · Post by **conundrum** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:45 pm

Synthesizerplayer wrote:...The Roland connect website did not have any countdown this time. So perhaps nothing significant coming from there
...

ie., Just like when they have a countdown.

amosaic · Post by **amosaic** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:21 pm

I hope korg does ADD something to the kronos series in the way of software upgrade/fixes and more sound pallets... Sure its an awesome board and deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep...but it would sure boost morale to juice it up a bit somehow....if there is space in there software wise....i realize a hardware upgrade is likely impossible.

Even in the guitar realm things are stagnant..i mean boss releases this and that pedal( yea another overdrive!!)..and new blue cube amps.....ho hum....I still have my vg-99 which never really took off but is quite an amazing unit for all it caN DO.....and i just do not see innovation like this anymore....

I still use my novation supernova prox board and love it but wonder why novation didnt build on that and release the digital out board that was planned for it and even had a space to install in it...??????

Bertotti · Post by **Bertotti** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:13 am

What little news I have seen of this event leaves me completely underwhelmed and wondering why I even expected anything.

Bald Eagle · Post by **Bald Eagle** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 10:40 am

Namm is becoming irrelevant. Vendors announce products throughout the year and then deliver them the following year. All a big yawn.

Bertotti · Post by **Bertotti** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:11 pm

Yep and I have even become apathetic over it. I used to get so excited, like. Kid on Christmas Eve. This time I actually forgot about it until I saw this thread. Then a quick google and nothing really. I was hopeful but not expecting. Still underwhelmed might not be the right word. I have seen a few interesting things but nothing like the release of the Kronos. Korg got so far ahead I don't think anyone even want to try to catch up.

lcmorley · Post by **lcmorley** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:37 pm

Bertotti wrote:Korg got so far ahead I do t think anyone even want to try to catch up.

I agree. I think that the Oasys was so expensive and there was such a difference between that and the M3, that Korg had no option but to release something that was a more realistic price (although still pretty damn pricey in my opinion) for the technology to appeal to more of a mass market. Nothing from Yamaha or Roland is anywhere near the likes of Korg in my opinion. But where do Korg go from here? Will there ever be a big workstation again? Maybe there will be a few cheaper "Best Bits" workstations coming out, but I really don't see anything major happening. There is now too much of a blur between the big workstation and computer based DAWs. I think that the emphasis is now on creating niche component products that musicians can pick and choose from and then add a DAW rather than all encompassing workstations. I really hope I am wrong here. The only really exciting thing I have seen in years is the Aira range from Roland.

That said, I have to be honest and say I have lost touch a lot over the last few years, but I don't really need to worry because nothing has really changed that much. Gone are the days when we would have a massively improved workstation from one of the big three at least once a year.

Maybe it is also a sign of the times. I seem to remember when workstations used to cost around £2000 for the flagship model around 4-5 years ago. Now it is not uncommon to see them for over £3000. I don't think people have that kind of disposable money any more.

Either that or we have all become parents and have no money to splash on these fancy toys any more! I know I fall into that category.

Corgy · Post by **Corgy** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:10 pm

lcmorley wrote: Either that or we have all become parents and have no money to splash on these fancy toys any more! I know I fall into that category.

+1

Sounds somehow familiar to me

I would prefer to have better upgrade paths. Hardware upgrades are more complicated than software upgrades, but just buy a new workstation and declare the old gear to be vintage is not really an option.

Expensive hardware should have some modularity that supports exchange and/or upgrade of the motherboard, CPU, storage, interfaces etc. This should be feasible at least for digital synths and would allow for new OS and new capabilities. ... Just dreaming

At least regular software upgrades would be welcome. Look at the Virus familiy and how it's practiced there ... upgrades for "vintage" synths also

Jan1 · Post by **Jan1** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:38 am

With Summer NAMM being so unpopular that even Roland does not bother to give a traditional countdown I don't understand why there's still a Summer NAMM in a month when people have vacation on their minds and temperatures can be quite uncomfortable.
If there has to be a mid-year NAMM it would make more sense to have one in the latter half of September, six months after Frankfurt, some four months before Winter NAMM.

Bachus · Post by **Bachus** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:39 pm

Jan1 wrote:With Summer NAMM being so unpopular that even Roland does not bother to give a traditional countdown I don't understand why there's still a Summer NAMM in a month when people have vacation on their minds and temperatures can be quite uncomfortable.
If there has to be a mid-year NAMM it would make more sense to have one in the latter half of September, six months after Frankfurt, some four months before Winter NAMM.

Summer Namm is not about new musicall instruments, i think its more about the music buiseness and people meeting people and networking... And about making music.

Atleast thats what i understood from the yearly visitors.

Bald Eagle · Post by **Bald Eagle** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:55 pm

Bachus wrote:
Jan1 wrote:With Summer NAMM being so unpopular that even Roland does not bother to give a traditional countdown I don't understand why there's still a Summer NAMM in a month when people have vacation on their minds and temperatures can be quite uncomfortable.
If there has to be a mid-year NAMM it would make more sense to have one in the latter half of September, six months after Frankfurt, some four months before Winter NAMM.
Summer Namm is not about new musicall instruments, i think its more about the music buiseness and people meeting people and networking... And about making music.

Atleast thats what i understood from the yearly visitors.

This is true. I think many of us, myself included, have just taken it for granted and expected new announcements to coincide with the show. Many vendors do use the a trade show to launch a new product but not necessarily this one. It would not be realistic to release major products at each and every trade show.