I think in addition to your predictions, they’ll bring out a Keylab MkIII to match the update they gave to the Keylab Essentials in the fall. Also I think that given that the KeyStep 37 has been in Clearance for over a month, that that means they are planning on updating that as well-rather than simply passing it up with the KeyStep full-size edition as you are suggesting. I am not doubting that this new full-size KeyStep is coming-and I’d love to see it- it rather to say that I feel they’ll add a new KeyStep 37 update of some type as well. I’m going to NAMM specifically to see all the Arturia updates I’m hoping for!
@@gideonwaxfarbyeah, I’ve had to stop myself from getting a MkII several times this year because I just know that they’re coming up with something, and I’ll feel real stupid not having waited just a little longer. Of course, they HATE hearing stuff like that, and that’s EXACTLY why they are so tight-lipped about their coming releases😊
This week is probably the best to sit tight and watch what is coming. So far the pre-announcements have been quite interesting. Korg have lots of cool stuff this year.
Well, here’s my surprise of the week: Arturia is not even at NAMM! After searching for 11902 for about a half hour I finally walked past an inocuous looking cubicle with a closed door on it, with the name Arturia mounted on it. Standing right next to the door was a nice gentleman named Dave, who informed me that Arturia was not attending NAMM this year, given that they had no new products to show. Dave is the North America Sales Rep, very agreeable, and yet: the only Arturia representative at the whole of NAMM. So: I guess all our predictions will have to wait ‘till later this year (maybe?)
I doubt Arturia are commercially stupid enough to miss out poly AT now. They will want to at very least competitive with NI and Korg. Plenty of poly AT and MPE keyboards now. It's going to be the norm in the next few years - other than bottom of the market entry stuff.
For the regular controllers I think you are right. Poly Aftertouch is a given. But for the Keystep Pro - doubt it. I can't imagine how complex datastreams the internal sequencer have to be able to handle correctly.
Keylab mk4 (integrated sound module, loadable patches) with polyphonic aftertouch and ribbon controller for the new CS-80 V5 (integrated). New (integrated): Poly V (Polymoog), Chroma V ( Arp/Rhodes), A-V6 V ( Alesis Andromeda)
Yes! give us the Mirage! it is almost the Emu2 with filters of the SQ80. should be easy and i have tons of sample disks back from the days in 1985-87 waiting to be loaded
Right! I can't imagine any other sampler being better suited for a proper software adaptation. Redline Morgana is an option but I'd rather see Arturia do it properly.
I honestly can't see why Arturia wouldn't do it. The Freak concept would lend itself perfectly to a Drumfreak. Like Elektron but with an Arturia twist.
Really? I'm both surprised and at the same time not. Arturia is a bit like this. But I am sure it must be very very high on their to-do list. A performer keyboard without Mellotrons doesn't make much sense.
@@ThePlughugger I'd prefer it if it was a multi-mode machine, not a recreation of a specific one like 808 (else they'd be adding incremental models 808, then 909, then 707 LinnDrumm, and so on for a good while). A one stop shop flagship with samples + VA emulation would be good, and they could sell drum sets for it on their store.
Hi Carl! Very interesting predictions indeed! I think Pigments is already getting better than Diva in terms of features (importing samples being the main one for me) and ease of use / programing with it's very intuitive UI compared to Diva. Of course the sound of Diva might still be a bit better / fatter in some regards though. I think Pigments is a great cheaper alternative to Omnisphere as it can do most of what Omnisphere can. So for budget producers, it's a true gem. I really love Pigments overall and most Arturia products as well. Minifreak V was one of the best new soft synths when it came out. It has it's own personality. I hope they add more FX possibilities and sample import maybe in the future. But I doubt they will make it too different than the hardware version to keep em similar, unfortunately. Acid V was very nice too, I love plqying with it. Can't wait for Zebra 3 and any new Xpensions for Omnisphere!🤗 Best of wishes for 2024 to you Carl! 😊
And the best of 2024 to you too! When it comes to Pigments I am extremely divided. I love the filters, the effects, the sample section (could be better but really good) but I am not a fan of the internal oscillators in 4.5. I don't hate them, I just feel they are lacking in the "vintage" feel. But I can absolutely see Arturia adding Juno and Jupiter oscillators etc to Pigments.
@@ThePlughugger Hope they read this and that they do add them! At least we got the new chorus from Juno if I remember correctly. So it keeps improving each year, which is nice. Cheers
Why are you comparing Pigments to Diva? You are doing injustice to both of them. Diva sounds completely different. Diva is about recreating the 'oldschool' sound with some extra features, while Pigments is more for creative minds and sound designers. Pigments doesn't really excel in any type of sound, but it gives you plenty of freedom. In my opinion they are not comparable. It would be more fair to compare Pigments to Hive or the upcoming Zebra 3. I expect Zebra 3 to be a very serious competitor, though more for the specialists who are willing to overcome the learning curve. Sorry about the long comment.
Long comments deserves long replies! :) I am not comparing Diva with Pigments. At this point hey are in two different sonic universes. But _if_ Arturia would add the oscillators from their Moogs, Korgs, Rolands etc into Pigments, we would probably be able to get scary close to the sound of Diva. The weakest point in Pigments in January 2024 is the VA oscillators. I understand you wanting to compare Pigments with Zebra and I agree to a point, but keep in mind that Pigments already have exact filter models from Korgs, Rolands, Oberheims, etc - just like Diva does. Zebra2 does not emulate any filters in particular and is just of the excellent design of u-he/Urs. In either case, we are talking about three fantastic synthesizers here :)
No KeyLab 88 MKIII? My MK II is feeling a little dated. IJS Could it be Arturia is bowing out and letting NI take over the premium 88-key market? Hard not to have 'display envy' when looking at the new Komplete keyboards, and I have drum pads on other devices. As far as V Collection 11, I am taking the same approach that I do with Komplete... Unless it is something I REALLY want/need I don't buy the individual packages when they come out, wait for the major release. Otherwise I'm paying for them twice. Agree that the next version of Omnisphere is going to change things up bigtime. I'm looking for a small keyboard/controller I can throw in my carryon for short trips. A MiniLab3 with better DAW support (Studio One) and dedicated transport controls would be amazing.
I think you are right. I think the 88 premium key market is probably one that gives little return of investment compared with their other lines. But I can't see them giving up on 88 keys entirely. Just much slower development time. Anyway - just my guess.
Polybrute Mini? That's actually an awesome idea. I have to disagree regarding Pigments though. The weakest part in Pigments is by far the VA oscillators. But that's something Arturia could fix easily.
Yes, I would also love to see a JD800 from Arturia. But 1) Roland already have one emulation in their Roland Cloud. Secondly, it's a rompler with Roland samples in ROMs, and I can't see any way that Roland would allow Arturia to use those.
Waiting for Keylab MK3 in 88 keys. Only other thing I want is a simple transpose function in their Keystep pro which would literally take 5 minutes of coding. Arturia is kind of a crap company.
I don't know. They have a strange rhythm to update their stuff. I'm still kind of shocked that you still can't individually assign the two separate MIDI outputs of the KSP.
