Behold, The Laser Cello
This video demos the string interface or “lasercello” invented by designer Jonas Ericsson/ No Picnic (SE) perfomed by Helene Berg. What this track needs is a little sprechstimme, don’t you think? via Peter Kirn
Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear
Cheap DIY Dub Siren
This video demos a cheap dub siren, made from a circuit bent sound generating keychain. Full instructions at GetLoFi.com.
BoxBeat Turns Your Desk Into An Instrument
[display_podcast] BoxBeat is a prototype toy that turns the surface of your desk into a beat making instrument. It uses contact microphones to detect different sounds from the desk surface, and a simple software patch to trigger audio samples. “I often find myself tapping away on my desk, and this is a fun and simple… Read More BoxBeat Turns Your Desk Into An Instrument
The Tapehead Inspector
This video demos the Tapehead Inspector – a sort of tangible sampler. Here’s the background on it, via Roy Mohan Shearer: Inspired by the reversal of the name of a musical trio that I play in with Chris Croasdale and Mr. Jonnie Common. We’re really into tapes, and as Chris’ birthday was coming up Jonnie and I decided to… Read More The Tapehead Inspector
Roland Intros GW-8 Synth Workstation
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Roland announced the new GW-8 workstation, an entry-level arranger-workstation. Description: The GW-8 features a wide variety of pre-programmed styles, focusing on the musical styles of South America and the southwest United States. Choose from four style variations for each song progression. In addition to onboard styles, the GW-8 allows for seamless playback… Read More Roland Intros GW-8 Synth Workstation
Edison Works His Mad Monome Chops
I’ve been skeptical about the Monome & Tenori-On as musical instruments, since they are basically a collection of on-off switches. This video, though, by Edison, challenges my preconceptions and offers a tempting preview of his upcoming album. Should be very cool! via Matthew Davidson
The Wrist Synth
Here’s something different – Andrew Benson’s battery-powered wrist synth, aka the Whisper Synth: Here’s another video of the whisper synth in action. I tweaked the circuit a little bit to make the sound a little louder, and am using a 9v battery now with a 7805 regulator to power it. The little lithium coin cells… Read More The Wrist Synth
Summer NAMM: Mackie Announces New Powered Mixer Line
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Mackie announced a new line of powered mixers — the PPM608, the PPM1008, and the PPM1012. “While they may be lightweight, the new Mackie PPMs deliver mad power,” said Gilbert Perales, Mackie product manager. “You won’t see smoke when driving dual S225 15″ towers from our mixer.” Description: A complete set of… Read More Summer NAMM: Mackie Announces New Powered Mixer Line
OpenStomp Coyote-1 Is An Open Source Effects Processor
Remember the Beavis Board DIY effect pedal kit? The OpenStomp Coyote-1 is a similarly open-ended effects processor, except that it’s for digital effects. Coyote-1 is an open source audio effects processor, built for guitar players. But there’s no law that says guitar players get to have all the fun! With the Coyote-1, users can develop… Read More OpenStomp Coyote-1 Is An Open Source Effects Processor
Moog Guitar Demo
This video, via SOS, is a demo of Moog Musics new Moog Guitar: The Moog Guitar has two outputs: one conventional quarter-inch jack that’s fed by piezo saddle pickups, and one five-pin XLR, which connects to a special active pedal. Power is fed up the cable to the components in the guitar body, and audio… Read More Moog Guitar Demo
