The Eowave Persephone is a ribbon-controlled analog instrument that recalls the first electric keyboards from the 1950s. Its ribbon virtual keyboard allows the kinds of glissando a Theremin or les Ondes Martenot would allow. The Persephone sound, created by a 100 % analog oscillator, is also inspired from these instruments and oscillates from human voices… Read More Eowave Persephone Ribbon-Controlled Electronic Instrument
Blacet, a modular analog music synthesizer manufacturer, has introduced a new module, the BG 2520. The BG is not an audio module, but a module that can be used to monitor levels within a modular system. The BG is a 20 element LED bar graph display module. It’s designed to take some of the mystery… Read More Blacet Intros Bar Graph Synth Module
ElectroKraft has introduced the Sonar*Axe, an “experimental sci-fi MIDI controller using a sonar sensor to detect hand position (generating notes), and a photocell to generate changes in note octave.” The Sonar*Axe can be used to control any MIDI-compatible device. ElectroKraft specializes in machines “designed to alter, change and morph the standard canned sounds of any… Read More ElectroKraft Intros Sonar*Axe Sci-Fi Instrument
Ray Wilson’s Music From Outer Space site has added a new synth DIY project, the Weird Sound Generator. As Wilson describes it, “Whether you need weird sounds for a movie, performance art, neighbor annoyance, or you just like making weird sounds in the woods this circuit is for you. You could put this on a… Read More Music From Outer Space Weird Sound Generator.
An updated version of Nanoloop has been announced, version 1.3. Nanoloop is a cartridge for Game Boys that lets them be used for creating sequenced music. Nanoloop 2.0 is available, but “some users miss the unique rough sound of the old Game Boy models and the simplicity of the old nanoloop versions.” To meet the… Read More New Version of Classic Nanoloop Game Boy Sequencer Introduced
The Octopus is a new performance-oriented MIDI Control Sequencer under development by genoQs Machines. According to genoQs, the Octopus shares some of the design goals as as the desirable but unobtainable Latronic Notron. “What OCTOPUS and Notron probably share is the goal of to being high-end composition tools for MIDI sequencing. This may explain why… Read More genoQs Machines Octopus, – Heir to the Latronic Notron?
Brian Moore Guitars is now shipping the iGuitar.USB, a guitar that plugs directly into a computer’s using a USB connector. Features: Built-in USB digital audio connects your guitar directly to you computer Record instantly in your favorite application such as Garageband. Logic or Cakewalk Play directly into the latest software programs such as Guitar Rig… Read More USB iGuitar Ships
JazzMutant has announced updates to both the Lemur controller and the company’s website. New JazzMutant Site: The main new feature of the web site is its Workshop section. The new section is a collection of tutorials and examples to help you get the feel of your new Lemur in a couple of hours, while using… Read More JazzMutant Updates Site and Lemur Controller
Livid has introduced Virtual V4 Element. This Element turns the popular Edirol V-4 video mixer into a comprehensive control surface for Livid’s Union real-time video performance software. Livid introduced Elements earlier this year, empowering third party developers, artists, and students with the ability to create custom “plug-ins” for Livid software. The Virtual V-4 Element is… Read More Livid Intros Virtual Video Controller
Audiotech has announced the WMP-1 Wicked Metal Pedal. The WMP-1 will produce extreme over the top distortion tones, according to the company, tailored toward rock and metal players. The WMP-1 can be used as a stand alone unit in front of any clean amp or run into a dirty amp to achieve maximum gain. Controls… Read More Audiotech Debuts Wicked Metal Pedal
