The Aurora 224 – a USB powered multichannel DJ mixer designed by Matt Aldrich, Mike Garbus and Maro Sciacchitano – is now available for purchase as a kit. The device features two linear channel faders, a single a/b crossfader and eight backlit buttons. Twenty four backlit knobs allow you to control effects. It’s open source… Read More Sexy Aurora 224 2 Channel Open Source DJ Mixer Now Shipping
It looks like Akai is responding to the scorching criticism of it’s latest workstation, the Akai MPC 5000. Akai Professional has released new Operating System firmware for all its current MPCs, including the MPC5000, MPC2500, MPC1000 and MPC500. MPC5000 OS update Operating System version 1.02 for MPC5000 resolves 14 issues, most notably enabling producers to… Read More Akai Updates OS For MPC5000, MPC2500, MPC1000 and MPC500
Making A Drum Synth is a new blog that documents a DIY drum synth. Philipp, the site’s creator, says: I’m starting the blog which is dedicated to the development of an analog drum synthesizer. Why still build a drum computer myself? First: building an instrument is fun, and, once finished, a deeply satisfying experience. Second:… Read More Making A Drum Synth
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The OpenStomp Coyote-1 audio effects processor, an open source effects platform in guitar stompbox format, is now available from Howler Audio. The OpenStomp Coyote-1 is an open source audio effects processor intended for guitar players. With the Coyote-1, you can develop custom audio effects in software (like distortion, echo, chorus etc.), mix multiple effects to… Read More OpenStomp Coyote-1 Open Source Effects Processor Now Available
BugBrand has intreoduced the AudioWeevil08 – both a synth-sound generator and an audio processor – with a load of chaos possibilities chucked in too. Features: Audio Input through a CMOS Overdrive/Distortion – a powerful input (1/4″ mono jack) suitable for guitar or line levels. There are two levels of drive offering clean or distorted sounds.… Read More The BugBrand AudioWeevil ’08
A short demonstration of some of the features of the Klee sequencer with MOTM modules. Explains Stephen Drake: I’m controlling 3 voices with it – all MOTM 300 vco’s through various filters and vcas. All in real time with no input from other sources. The sound quality’s not the greatest – just using the camera… Read More The Amazing Klee Sequencer
This is a short documentary look at Chandler Limited of Shell Rock, Iowa. Chandler specializes in remaking and reintroducing classic recording equipment based on classic EMI and Abbey Road designs that are no longer available or in some cases never were.
The Electric Western Phantastron is a new all-tube synth VCO with capabilities for waveshaping and crazy effects. This will be a synth DIY project, offered as a kit. “This is a very special circuit and remind me of the old days playing with HeathKits in the basement,” says Lorin from EW. “I’m very glad that… Read More The Electric Western Phantastron Tube VCO
The reacTable in campusbot, campusparty, Valencia 2008. Video by criadobot: Specifications, collaborative electronic musical instrument with a tangible interface based on a table, and inspired by modular synthesizers of the sixties. It was developed by the Music Technology Group at the University Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, a research team composed of Sergi Jordà, Marcos Alonso,… Read More Cool ReacTable Video Features Tangible Modular Synth Action
