“Gearslutz Will Be Changing Its Name”
The site, which describes itself as ‘The No.1 Website For Pro Audio’ has come under criticism for years for its name.… Read More “Gearslutz Will Be Changing Its Name”
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Arturia Responds To Behringer’s Keystep Knockoff – “Seriously?”
Arturia co-founder and CEO Frédéric Brun shared an official response to Behringer’s Keystep knockoff. … Read More Arturia Responds To Behringer’s Keystep Knockoff – “Seriously?”
Brian Eno Compares Gaza Situation To Holocaust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWsv4-_UX4g Brian Eno spoke out against the Gaza situation at the Stop Gaza Massacre protest, London Saturday 3 January 09. Here’s his summary of his comments: An Experiment in Provocation Stealing Gaza By BRIAN ENO It’s a tragedy that the Israelis – a people who must understand better than almost anybody the horrors of oppression… Read More Brian Eno Compares Gaza Situation To Holocaust
NSFW: Controversial Avant Garde Electronic Music: Blow Job 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWhMG5Hjj6k This is a new version of Wojciech Kosma’s Blow Job, which explores the audio feedback effects of fellatio on a microphone. From a performance at Image Music Text Gallery in London. Is this art, music or just an attempt to scandalize people that kind of liked the heterosexual Blow Job with a gay version? It certainly pushes… Read More NSFW: Controversial Avant Garde Electronic Music: Blow Job 4
Totally NSFW: Avant Garde Music Performance Looks A Lot Like Oral Sex
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtqEPnqSvLs This video captures a performance of Blowjob, a experimental exploration of controlled feedback. If you’re in London, you may want to check out the Dec 12 IMT performance, which will feature Wojciech Kosma’s recent compositions, Headfuck and Blowjob, a composition by Berlin based artist Oliver Laric, and an appearance by Polish new-media artist Jan Simon.… Read More Totally NSFW: Avant Garde Music Performance Looks A Lot Like Oral Sex
Image Line Apologizes For Controversial Deckadance Ad
Earlier in the year, we highlighted a controversial ad for Deckadance DJ software, and asked for your thoughts on it. The ad, shown above, is dominated by a large image of a woman’s rear, with second woman swooning in minimal bathing attire under the first woman’s crotch. The post, and the ad, inspired a lot… Read More Image Line Apologizes For Controversial Deckadance Ad
FCC Legal Action Serves As Wake-Up Call To Behringer Management
FCC legal action against Behringer has served as a wake-up call to the company’s management, according to a company spokesperson. In February of 2006, the FCC proposed a $1 million fine against Behringer USA for apparent violation of the FCC’s equipment authorization rules. The equipment found to be in violation of the FCC rules included… Read More FCC Legal Action Serves As Wake-Up Call To Behringer Management
Save The World; Get Free Music!
March 04: It’s free electronic music month at Synthtopia. All month long, we’re going to help you kick the RIAA habit by highlighting great electronic music that’s available for free on the Internet. Today we’re highlighting YMO’s Ryuichi Sakamoto and his Stop Rokkasho project. The Rokkasho-mura reprocessing plant in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture opened for testing… Read More Save The World; Get Free Music!
Cisco and Apple Reach Agreement on iPhone Name
Cisco and Apple today announced that they have resolved their dispute involving the “iPhone” trademark.Under the agreement, both companies are free to use the “iPhone” trademark on their products throughout the world. Both companies acknowledge the trademark ownership rights that have been granted, and each side will dismiss any pending actions regarding the trademark. In… Read More Cisco and Apple Reach Agreement on iPhone Name
Steve Jobs Challenges Music Industry To End DRM’d Downloads
Apple CEO Steve Jobs posted a surprising statement on the company’s site yesterday, challenging the music industry to abandon DRM (copy protection) on digital music downloads.Jobs outlines three possible futures for digital music: Continue as is it is now, with each manufacturer competing freely with their own “top to bottom” proprietary systems for selling, playing… Read More Steve Jobs Challenges Music Industry To End DRM’d Downloads
