Synthesists Brett Naucke and Beau Wanzer may have come up with the best idea ever: the First Annual Synthesizer Chili Cook-Off. It’s being held Sunday, Jan 23 at the Empty Bottle in Chicago. Tickets are $3, because otherwise they’d have to make the chili with textured vegetable protein.
Scott Kirkland (above) and Ken Jordan of The Crystal Method stopped by the Pioneer booth at the 2011 NAMM Show to try out the new gear. And unleashed a bit of mayhem…. Images: Synthesizers on Flickr
Don Buchla, creator of the Buchla modular synthesizer and other pioneering electronic instruments, at the 2010 NAMM Show.
Music composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are joined by sound re-recording mixer, supervising sound editor Ren Klyce to discuss their work on The Social Network. The discussion was moderated by Bruce Carse.
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Patrick Leonard and Diego Stocco discuss their musical experiences, improvising a unique mix of acoustic sources and sonic processing. The collaboration features Leonard on the piano and Stocco on his custom built instruments, musical trees and real-time sound design.
Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, has posted an update at the Foundation blog, reflecting on the organization’s accomplishments for 2010. She writes: In April we concluded “Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog” exhibit at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California. Over 200 items from Bob’s archives were on display,… Read More Michelle Moog-Koussa On The Bob Moog Foundation In 2010
In a new interview with AudioSilverLining, Richie Hawtin shares his thoughts on the future of cloud-based music-making: I think there’s a lot of promise in cloud-based studios. Honestly, I believe that most of the music in the coming years will be made in some type of Cloud based situation. Studio’s bring people together, to collaborate, share… Read More Richie Hawtin On The Future Of Cloud-Based Music-Making
Reader Geoffrey sends word, via the Submit A Story page, about Flutronix – a Brooklyn-based electro-acoustic flute duo. Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull, above, make up Flutronix. Their original compositions mix popular, experimental, and contemporary classical music, while using electronics and digital effects. In addition, their repertoire includes Crumb, Reich & Radiohead and they claim Terry Riley and… Read More Flutronix – Our New Favorite Electroacoustic Flute Music Supergroup
