The Particle v1.0

Alex Posada’s The Particle is a kinetic sculpture that experiments with color, sound and movement. A sensor monitoring system analyzes the users movements in the exhibition space. The space occupied by the sculpture defines a surround sound system that reacts and becomes one with the movement and light.

Arturia Origin Keyboard The First Ever “Laptop Synthesizer”

Arturia has posted information on the upcoming Origin Keyboard on their site: Origin Keyboard is bringing to you a palette of innovative sounds accessible through a well-thought interface. Play a premium quality light-weighted keyboard with 61 keys, velocity response and aftertouch. Then use the joystick, the ribbon controller and the numerous controllers on the interface.… Read More Arturia Origin Keyboard The First Ever “Laptop Synthesizer”

Native Instruments Announces Partnership With Abbey Road

Native Instruments today announced a partnership with Abbey Road to “create advanced software instruments of exceptional sonic quality and musical value, with the first product scheduled for release in early 2010.” NI doesn’t really say what they’re planning to do with Abbey Road, but it sounds like they are planning to record samples at Abbey… Read More Native Instruments Announces Partnership With Abbey Road

Stories Of The Turntable’s Death May Be Premature, Technics SL-1210 Just Pining For The Fjords

Predictions about the imminent death of traditional DJing may have been premature, after al. Panasonic says that the classic Technics SL-1210 turntable is not quite dead yet: As a major global business, Panasonic keeps all of its operations under constant review. However, there are no current plans to discontinue the Technics brand and the production… Read More Stories Of The Turntable’s Death May Be Premature, Technics SL-1210 Just Pining For The Fjords