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Tag Archives: light

Time Lapse + Light Painting + Moogtacular Bass Action

Posted on February 23, 2012 by synthhead
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The video for Ethan Goldhammer and S. Burke‘s In The Pocket features some time-lapse footage, light painting, Fender Rhodes and some Moogtacular bass action.

via egoldhammer, Moog

Posted in Keyboard Synthesizers | Tagged Ableton Live, APC 40, DSLR, hip hop, light, light paint, Moog, Moog Voayger, Music Videos, piano, Rhodes, time-lapse | 5 Replies

DIY Light Theremin Controller

Posted on April 7, 2010 by synthhead
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This video demos a DIY light theremin controller for synths with expression pedal inputs. Continue reading →

Posted in Electronic Instruments, MIDI Controllers | Tagged controller, DIY, experiment, ks5, light, MIDI controller, Novation, PROTOTYPE, synth, synth DIY, yt:stretch=16:9 | 2 Replies
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