New Apple iMacs Feature Thunderbolt I/O, FaceTime HD, Quad-Core Intel Core i5 Processors

Apple today updated its iMac line with new quad-core processors, Thunderbolt I/O and a new FaceTime HD camera. Starting at $1,199, the new iMac is, according to Apple, up to 70 percent faster and delivers graphics performance up to three times the previous generation. While the update is an incremental one, the new iMacs do… Read More New Apple iMacs Feature Thunderbolt I/O, FaceTime HD, Quad-Core Intel Core i5 Processors

May 3, 2011May 3, 201161 Comments

New Musical Instruments Tour: Eigenharp, Continuum, SLABS and LinnStrument In San Francisco

Reader + Eigenharpist Geert Bevin sent word of the New Musical Instruments Tour events that are scheduled for May 5th-9th in San Francisco: We will be attending in the San Francisco area from May 5th through 9th, hosted by Roger Linn of Linn drum and MPC fame. We will be presenting the Eigenharps along with other… Read More New Musical Instruments Tour: Eigenharp, Continuum, SLABS and LinnStrument In San Francisco

April 29, 2011April 29, 20115 Comments

Propellerhead Announces May Music Making Month

Propellerhead has announced that they are dubbing May 2011 Music Making Month and are planning a month-long set of activities to to promote music-making. Propellerhead plans to serve up a packed schedule of daily online events, including: interactive workshops, Q&A sessions with artists, new tutorial content, webcasts of live events and clinics from places around the world.

April 29, 2011Leave a comment

Trevor Horn, Yes Announce New Album, Fly From Here

Superproducer Trevor Horn & Yes have announced a new album, Fly From Here, set to be released in July. The current version of the band is minus Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman. While Fly From Here will apparently be cape-free, it will include a 20+ minute epic prog excursion. Horn and bassist Chris Squire re-discovered the… Read More Trevor Horn, Yes Announce New Album, Fly From Here

April 28, 2011April 28, 201113 Comments

New Instrument, AirPiano, Now Available

The Airpiano – a MIDI and OSC controller that allows the user to trigger invisible keys and faders in midair – is now available: The first airpianos are finally available! We are offering a limited number of devices for a reduced price, as a first trial series. The airpianos are fully functional and look great as… Read More New Instrument, AirPiano, Now Available

April 26, 2011April 26, 201118 Comments

60 Years Of The Wilhelm Scream

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April 25, 20112 Comments

Does Music Notation Matter For Electronic Music?

Does music notation still matter for electronic music? That’s one of the questions that is raised by a new ‘manifesto’ at the Noteflight blog. Noteflight, if you’re not familiar with the company, creates browser-based music notation software. In his manifesto, Noteflight President Joe Berkovitz argues that, in spite of all the changes in technology, traditional music… Read More Does Music Notation Matter For Electronic Music?

April 25, 2011January 3, 201250 Comments

Molten Drum Machine Gets CoreMIDI Update

iPad Music Software: One Red Dog Media has released an update to Molten Drum Machine for the iPad, adding improved MIDI support and more. New in Molten Drum Machine 1.1: Fixed MIDI clock sync Improved CoreMIDI configuration Added virtual MIDI ports for interoperability with other multitasking apps Added background audio

April 25, 20115 Comments

Images From Musikmesse 2011

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3D Audio From Ordinary Speakers (Video Demo)

Princeton invention delivers 3D sound from ordinary laptop speakers was uploaded by: princetonengineering
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April 23, 2011April 23, 201169 Comments

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