Months of hype about Toshio Iwai’s innovative music gadget, the Tenori-On, appear to be paying off for Yamaha. Yamaha reports that, having sold out three months’ stocks within hours of the launch, they plan to forward production and air freight supplies into the UK to keep pace with demand. Peter Peck, Marketing Manager Music Production… Read More Yamaha: Tenori-On Sold Out
The reacTogon is a multi-touch sensitive music arpeggiator based on the harmonic table. The tokens have different characteristics; some provide more than one direction for the arpeggiation (if that’s a word) to proceed. Others provide stops. Musical sequences can be created using artfully placed disks. via Make
The Tangible Sequencer is a simple musical instrument. There are 8 colored boxes each with a large triangular play button that lights up in time with music. Press play on any box and it will play a sound. Put boxes next to each other and they become aware of one another. The boxes take turns… Read More The Tangible Sequencer
Björk has been wowing audiences recently with her reacTable, a new music controller that uses movable blocks and a colorful video interface. The reacTable’s developers say it is the latest in an emerging wave of “tangible music interfaces,” but to the touring musicians who play the thing, it’s merely “cool.” “Established instruments like the Moog,… Read More Björk Puts reacTable To Work
PreSonus is offering hints about a new product, set to be announced August 7th, that promises to bring together in one device some of the leading names in electronic music. Software partners included in the new product include: Sony Creative Software Inc. Steinberg GmbH Propellerheads IK Multimedia FXpansion Cycling ‘74 Applied Acoustic Systems Wave Arts… Read More PreSonus Offers Tease Of New Secret Synth Box
Our contacts at Yamaha send word that they plan to launch the Tenori-On, a brand new performance instrument at London’s premier independent record shop Phonica Records, at an event September 4th. The event will feature Tenori-On performances from some of the finest talent in electronic music and an introduction and discussion with the Tenori-On’s inventor.… Read More Yamaha Announces Launch Of Tenori-On Electronic Music Instrument
This video, via demjp8RqDA, shows a solid-state Tesla coil “singing”. Here’s an explanation of how it works: The primary runs at its resonant frequency in the 41 KHz range, and is modulated from the control unit in order to generate the tones you hear. It is the actual high voltage sparks that are making the… Read More Using A Tesla Coil As A Synthesizer
Summer NAMM Update: Roland introduced the new HD-1 V-Drum kit, a entry-level V-Drums set. Description: The HD-1 is equipped with an external input for connecting CD-players, iPods, and the like. Jam along with your favorite songs, and control the blend of music and your live drumming through headphones or an amplifier. Additionally, the HD-1 is… Read More Roland Intros HD-1 V-Drum Kit
2007 Summer NAMM Show Update: Alesis has begun shipments of the long-awaited DM5 Pro Drum Kit. Alesis announced the DM5 at the 2006 Winter NAMM Show. Description: The DM5 Pro Kit includes an updated DM5 sound module which contains a wealth of pre-programmed sounds and drum kits; ultra-sturdy hardware; and a professional tubular rack set-up.… Read More Alesis Ships DM5 Pro Kit Electronic Drum Set
Alesis has introduced a cool new drum pad controller/drum machine, the Performance Pad. It’s a drum machine, an electronic percussion instrument and you can use it as a MIDI input device. Performance Pad features eight velocity-sensitive drum pads and a built-in electronic drum machine with professional sounds and features. Features: 8 natural feeling, velocity-sensitive drum… Read More Alesis Intros Performance Pad Drum Machine
