Brian Eno Interview
Brian Eno spills the beans to Pork Magazine’s Dick Flash about how to deal with pirates, playing with others vs playing with yourself and collaborating with Petula Clark.
Category: Music News
Blip1000 Turns WIndows Touchscreen Into A Matrix Synth Controller
Free Music Software: WOK has introduced Blip1000, a free matrix step sequencer instrument for Windows. Blip1000 is inspired by matrix synths for the iPad and hardware like the Bliptronic 5000, which were derived from software like ToneMatrix, which was inspired by devices like the monome and the Tenori On…. Here’s what the developer has to say… Read More Blip1000 Turns WIndows Touchscreen Into A Matrix Synth Controller
The Top 100 DJs In The World – 2010 List
Armin Van Buuren tops the 2010 list of the Top 100 Djs in the world, as compiled by DJ Mag. Van Buuren beat out David Guetta, Tiësto, Deadmau5 and Above & Beyond for the top position. For Van Buuren, it’s his fourth year at the top. “It’s pretty obvious when you’ve been voted top for… Read More The Top 100 DJs In The World – 2010 List
A Voyage With SpacEKrafT
This video captures images from a SpacEKrafT event. SpacEKrafT is an electronic music duo that creates a futuristic interactive travel environment, complete with flight attendants, ground crew, video projections, sound chairs, interactive music equipment, personality feedback station and interactive art. The group, made up of Edward W. Dahl & Kurt Stenzel present an “audio-visual experience… Read More A Voyage With SpacEKrafT
Zombie Puppets Pimp The Microsoft Zune
OT: Microsoft may have failed to make the Zune an iPod-killer, but they did manage to throw hundreds of thousands of dollars at ad agencies, many of which came up with interesting work. This ad, by three legged legs, is especially subversive and fun, featuring zombie puppets. Yes – zombie puppets!
Alternative Christmas Tune Competition
Audio-Technica has launched an online search for the most entertaining alternative Christmas track. The company is looking for “fun and vibrant” YouTube video entries from the underground music scene that put a positive new spin on the age old tradition of Christmas carols. “Every year we hear the same few songs, so it would be nice… Read More Alternative Christmas Tune Competition
Turntables Are Dead. Long Live Turntablism!
It looks like turntables are actually dead, for real this time. Since the 70’s, the iconic Technics SL-1200 has been a standard among DJs. Earlier in the week, we reported on the latest round of turntables are dead rumors. The rumor was that Panasonic was finally killing off the classic Technics DJ turntable. At the time,… Read More Turntables Are Dead. Long Live Turntablism!
On Facebook? Then Click The Like Button Already!
Are you a Facebook user? If so – do Synthtopia a favor and click the “Like” in the right sidebar of the site. Not the “Like” button in the screen capture to the left – the one in the right sidebar. This will help Synthtopia out by introducing new people to the site. We figure… Read More On Facebook? Then Click The Like Button Already!
chk chk chk’s Jamie, My Intentions Are Bass
This it the warp’d music video for chk chk chk’s Jamie, My Intentions Are Bass.
Free Line 6 Spider Amp Update Adds 50+ Effects
Line 6 has released Spider FX Infusion 2.0, the second in a series of free updates that deliver additional collections of effects to Line 6 Spider Valve MkII and Spider IV guitar amplifiers. Spider FX Infusion 2.0 adds: Overdrives/Stomps Bronze Master Dingo Tron (down switch on) Facial Fuzz Classic Distortion Tube Drive Compressors Blue Comp Treb Compressor (treble… Read More Free Line 6 Spider Amp Update Adds 50+ Effects
