M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Combines Drum Pad Control & Hardware Step Sequencing

At the 2014 NAMM Show, M-Audio introduced the Trigger Finger Pro, an advanced performance pad controller with onboard sequencing and software integration. Trigger Finger Pro is a portable, 16-pad (4×4 configured) instrument with onboard sequencing. The Trigger Finger Pro draws from its predecessor’s performance pad roots, but features significantly improved hardware design and additional features. The Trigger Finger Pro… Read More M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Combines Drum Pad Control & Hardware Step Sequencing

January 22, 2014February 5, 201418 Comments

Alesis Intros Samplepad Pro

2014 NAMM Show: Alesis today introduced the Samplepad Pro – a percussion pad that lets you play onboard sounds or load your own samples. Here are the details:

January 22, 2014April 6, 201517 Comments

Interview With Analog Video Visionary Liz Larsen Of LZX Industries

Programmer/module designer Darwin Grosse let us know that analog video superstar Liz Larsen is featured on the latest episode of his Art + Music + Technology podcast. Liz Larsen is a multimedia programmer and owner/designer of LZX Industries, a company that specializes in Eurorack format synthesizer modules designed for video. Here’s what Grosse has to say about… Read More Interview With Analog Video Visionary Liz Larsen Of LZX Industries

January 20, 2014January 20, 20145 Comments

Is The Seaboard Grand The Future Of Keyboards?

This NPR interview features Roland Lamb, the creator of the new ROLI Seaboard Grand musical instrument. Lamb describes the Seaboard as “a futuristic version of the piano.”

January 18, 2014January 18, 201449 Comments

This Is What Elektron Is Introducing At The 2014 Winter NAMM Show (Teaser)

Elektron mystery box opened was uploaded by: Elektron
Duration: 25
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January 17, 201438 Comments

Roland Introduces Hybrid Drum System, Lets You Use Acoustic Drums As Sample Controllers

Roland Hybrid Drums #1: Hybrid Introduction (presented by Florian Koch) was uploaded by: RolandChannel
Duration: 80
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January 16, 201414 Comments

Kitchen Items + Robotics + Arduino Control = The Percussion Kitchen

Reader Devin Curry teamed up with Ben Gullard to create the Percussion Kitchen, an electronic rhythm instrument based on kitchen items – along with robotics and Arduino control. The duo set out to create something whimsical and fun to play. They started with a variety of kitchen items, ranging from a cheese grater to tupperware. The created a… Read More Kitchen Items + Robotics + Arduino Control = The Percussion Kitchen

January 12, 2014January 26, 20213 Comments

Eigenlabs Planning New Batch Of Eigenharps

Reader Geert Bevin (the creator of GECO MIDI) let us know that a new batch of the Eigenharp Alpha is in the works: The Eigenharp Alpha is Eigenlabs’ flagship instrument and due to the difficult building process and complex engineering, they’re built in batches. Since there have been enough people signed up through the waiting list,… Read More Eigenlabs Planning New Batch Of Eigenharps

January 8, 20147 Comments

::vtol:: cryophone

Sunday Synth Jam: This video documents the Cryophone – a electronic music installation by Moscow media-artist Dmitry Morozov, aka Vtol.

December 22, 20136 Comments

New Vector 3D Sensing Gesture Controller For Modular Synthesizers

Developer Matt Heins has announced the Hackme Vector – a new way to interact with a modular synthesizer that’s a bit like a theremin on steroids. Vector is a three dimensional control interface designed for Eurorack modular system. It senses the location of a hand over its face and outputs a signal proportional to position… Read More New Vector 3D Sensing Gesture Controller For Modular Synthesizers

December 10, 20138 Comments

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