Windows 10 Promises Better Audio & MIDI Performance, Easier App Development

At the 2015 Summer NAMM Show‘s Advanced Audio & Application Exchange (A3E) session, Pete Brown of Microsoft gave a keynote that offers a preview of their new Windows 10 OS. In the video, embedded below, Brown discusses: Audio and MIDI in Windows 10; The new AKAI MPC, which runs a version of Windows 10 Embedded; Xi-Machines custom Windows… Read More Windows 10 Promises Better Audio & MIDI Performance, Easier App Development

July 29, 2015July 29, 201559 Comments

Yamaha Reface DX vs DX-7, Mano a Mano

This video, via muzykujkropkacom, pits the new Yamaha Reface DX mini synth, head-to-head against a vintage Yamaha DX-7.

July 28, 2015July 28, 201565 Comments

‘I Dream of Wires’ Synth Doc Showing Tonight In Berlin + Rare Morton Subotnick Performance

I Dream Of Wires – a documentary about modular synths and synthesists – is getting its first public showing in Berlin tonight. To celebrate the film’s August VOD/DVD release, MONODUO FILMS and MOBILE KINO are presenting a special screening and electronic music event in Berlin, followed by a live performance by Morton Subotnick. Taking place… Read More ‘I Dream of Wires’ Synth Doc Showing Tonight In Berlin + Rare Morton Subotnick Performance

July 28, 2015July 28, 20152 Comments

Bitwig Studio Meets Surface Pro 3 (Sneak Preview)

At the 2015 Summer NAMM Show, Microsoft keynoted the A3E “Future Of Audio’ Conference. As part of the event, Microsoft featured a preview of what Bitwig is doing with the Surface Pro 3.

July 25, 201555 Comments

Knobcon 4 Coming To Chicagoland Sept 11-13

Knobcon 4 – a massive synth meetup, featuring performances, workshops and vendors – is scheduled for Sept 11-13, at the Westin Chicago Northwest. The three-day event focuses on electronic and experimental music, and the tools used to create it.

July 25, 2015June 9, 20216 Comments

WiFo ‘RemoFinger’ Lets You Control Your iPad With Your Feet

At the 2015 Summer NAMM Show, WiFo was showing one of the more unusual introductions for the show, the RemoFinger ‘remote finger’ touchscreen foot controller. The RemoFinger is a wireless foot controller that’s designed to let you control any touchscreen application – not just ones that have MIDI support. Here’s an overview from WiFo CEO,… Read More WiFo ‘RemoFinger’ Lets You Control Your iPad With Your Feet

July 17, 201517 Comments

Tie Fighter Music Box Is Exquisite, But $18,000+

Before there was MIDI, music boxes used pins to sequence music. The BM&F MusicMachine 3 is an exquisitely crafted, crazy expensive music box, inspired by Star Wars’ legendary imperial TIE fighters. And it’s geeky to the core. The 1,400+ pins play themes from Star Wars, Mission Impossible and Star Wars. Here’s a video demo of the… Read More Tie Fighter Music Box Is Exquisite, But $18,000+

July 15, 201516 Comments

DynaMount Brings Robotics To The Recording Studio

At the 2015 Summer NAMM Show, DynaMount introduced their Robotic Mic Mount – a new WiFi-controlled system that promises to bring robotics to the recording studio.

July 15, 2015July 15, 201511 Comments

Moogfest 2016 Coming To Durham, NC May 19-22

Organizers have announced that Moogfest 2016 will be held in Durham, NC on May 19-22, 2016.

July 14, 2015July 14, 20159 Comments

Casio Updates Privia Digital Pianos With Touch Screens & More

At the 2015 Summer NAMM Show, Casio introduced two new models in its Privia digital piano line – the Privia PX-360M and PX-560M. The Privia PX-360M and PX-560M both feature: A 5.3” Color Touch Interface. Casio’s AiR Sound Source An 88 note Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action keyboard Compact design for portability

July 14, 2015July 14, 20154 Comments

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