DIY Touchscreen Drum Machine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0BouY-tfFE This is a cool video demo via audiolemon of an interesting DIY touchscreen drum machine project. The audio & video are a little raw, but you can see this project has potential. Here’s a high level explanation of how this was put together:

Bode Frequency Shifter Demo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oAlFj4aIvM&fmt=6 Nice subtle demo of the Analogue Systems Rs240 Bode Frequency Shifter via Stordahl Musikk. Rhodes piano thru Rs35 External Source Processor picking up the dynamics of the piano and modulate the depth of the Rs240 creating a nice panning effect.

Half Naked Guy Shoots His Drum Machine Until It’s Very Dead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46UVivJ-lhQ What would you do if you had a vintage, classic LinnDrum Drum Machine? If you’re this crazy half-naked guy, you’d blow it away with your S&W .500 Magnum. I say crazy not because LinnDrums routinely sell for hundreds of dollars, even for parts, but because he could have at least given a little speech,… Read More Half Naked Guy Shoots His Drum Machine Until It’s Very Dead

Generative Music Visualization – Radiohead’s Bodysnatchers

I’m a fan of Glenn Marshall‘s music videos and his latest video shows why.  It’s a generative video exploration of Radiohead’s Bodysnatchers, from In Rainbows.  Here’s how Marshall explains how the audio is interacting with the generative video: 1. Bass guitar – makes the red shading on the red zeno pulsate. 2. Lead guitar –… Read More Generative Music Visualization – Radiohead’s Bodysnatchers

Richie Hawtin & Grandmaster Flash On DJing With Traktor

A couple of promo videos featuring hip hop legend Grandmaster Flash and techno icon Richie Hawtin talk about music, DJing and technology. These clips were shot when Native Instruments brought both artists together for the first time in NYC. This video series accompanies the launch of Native Instruments’ new generation of DJ tools, TRAKTOR PRO… Read More Richie Hawtin & Grandmaster Flash On DJing With Traktor