The synthesis prophet behind the Prophet 08 gives Gearwire the details on his newest release, the Dave Smith Instruments Mopho. As Mr. Smith (if that is his real name) happily explains, the Mopho is like a monophonic Prohpet -- with some unique additional features -- for only $400!
I visited the Diezel Booth at the NAMM 2009 show on a Saturday and had a chance to jam thru them. Very nice amps!!!!! Check them out when you have a chance!
The radically-advanced virtual instrument called East West Quantum Leap Silk is one of the most realistic "ethnic" instrument collections we've ever heard. Sampled note transitions and smart micro-tuning make this collection play and sound as smooth as. . . uh. . . pudding.