Using A Tenori-on To Control Analog Drums and Synthesizers
pepemogt has posted an interesting jam with the Tenori-On as Midi-CV-Gate controller for Analogue Solutions tr-808 and tr-909 drums, the EML modular synth, Drumulator and Oberheim Xpander.
Category: Electronic Instruments
MB-6582 – A DIY 4-Channel 8-Bit Synth
The MB-6582 is a four channel stereo synth (8x 6582 SIDs) diy project. More photos here. Here’s a video of the MB-6582 in action:
8-Bit Philosophy Documentary Preview
This is the official trailer of the upcoming documentary The 8Bit Philosophy, a film about Commodore 64 musicians coming in 2008. Looks pretty cheesetacular.
Yamaha Tenori-On One Of The Most Innovative Products Of The Year
PC World has published its list of the 25 most innovative products of the year, and Yamaha’s Tenori-On is number 16: 16. Yamaha Tenori-On Innovation: Inspired and intuitive handheld instrument redefines music-making. Benefit: Nothing else even comes close to Japanese media artist Toshio Iwai’s digital instrument. While the Tenori-On is likely to appeal to a… Read More Yamaha Tenori-On One Of The Most Innovative Products Of The Year
Octopus Sequencer Gets Sexier
genoQs has introduced the Octopus BlackSea, special edition of it’s unique MIDI sequencer. It comes with the latest version of the Octopus software and is sexier than ever. Here’s a quick intro to the Octopus sequencer: Features: Step Length multiplier, to have steps play up to 8 full notes at normal track speed Increased resolution… Read More Octopus Sequencer Gets Sexier
Scary Christmas Theremin Song
“gheez, why did I post this?” asks matrix12x. “I could hardly hear anything while recording and I look like a Christmas demon of some sort… like an evil santa or something.” Very unique.
A Real iPhone Synthesizer
Earlier today we had images of a Roland 808 on an iPhone and asked if it was legit. The consensus in the comments was that the iPhone 808 was bogus. iPhone Synth, though is real and available for download. Here’s a video of it in action: The synth uses the iPhone’s accelerometer to change the… Read More A Real iPhone Synthesizer
Amazing Interactive Light Music Box
[display_podcast] Jin-Yo Mok’s SoniColumn is an interactive sound installation that can be played by a person’s touch. The installation takes the form of a column-like cylinder, of a height that does not quite reach the ceiling but just high enough for one’s reach. Grids of LEDs installed inside the column light themselves on by the… Read More Amazing Interactive Light Music Box
Bizarre DIY Synthesizer Made Out Of Cardboard
They guys at fotosis have come up with a bizarre cardboard synth: The keyboard is a simple enough affair as it is based on a simple circuit that involves a 555 timer chip to produce a square wave. The casing was created by laminating lots of layers of cardboard together using glue and wood screws.… Read More Bizarre DIY Synthesizer Made Out Of Cardboard
Turn A Commodore 64 Into A Midi Synth
MyMidi turns a Commodore 64 into a MIDI synthesizer.
