DrawSound (pdf link) is a musical instrument that combines multi-touch input technology with the expressive character of drawing. The instrument is intended to be used in two different art projects, The SINE WAVE QUARTET, and aeo. via Califaudio
Why is this video so damn awesome? Is it the hip hop opera of Nicholai Baskov, the Michael Flatley of Russian opera? Is it the obligatory slow-motion shots? Is it the brief shots of maggots? Is it the flying steampunk ship? Is it the levitating rapster? Is it the generally lurid S&M vibe? Is it… Read More Why Is This Video So @#@! Awesome?
Threadless has announced a new contest, and the winner will get a Thingamagoop synth. Here’s the story: Our doorbell here at Threadless broke, so the tech awesome dudes hacked together a magnificent replacement for it out of this super mega awesome noise making synthesizer robot! Our friends at Bleep Labs sent us a Thingamagoop, and… Read More Name A Doorbell, Win A Synthesizer
Earlier in the year, we highlighted a controversial ad for Deckadance DJ software, and asked for your thoughts on it. The ad, shown above, is dominated by a large image of a woman’s rear, with second woman swooning in minimal bathing attire under the first woman’s crotch. The post, and the ad, inspired a lot… Read More Image Line Apologizes For Controversial Deckadance Ad
Henry Faber is “an information strategist and lover from way back”. He likes to listen to Frank Sinatra, Portishead and a little Massive Attack. But this story isn’t about him. It’s about his wife, who officially kicks ass. He’s got photographic proof (above). Check out Faber’s story: “2 weeks before my actual birthday, a package arrived at… Read More Henry Faber’s Wife Kicks Ass!
Looks like Obama may corner the crucial thereminists vote. One of several fun designs at Democraticstuff.com. Don’t miss Moogers for Obama, either: If you see any equivalents from other political parties, let me know in the comments. via Matrix
Lots of great comments this week: The “most offensive gear ad ever” continues to generate contoversy, with mattavene weighing in with this comment: “I am offended by this perverted publicity, the perverted inclination of associating something attractive with Decadance, or, seen from the other way, making the idea of Decadance look beautiful.” We recently wondered… Read More What People Are Talking About This Week At Synthtopia
Researcher Professor Adrian North of Heriot-Watt University UK claims to have documented clear connections between your personality and your musical tastes. If his research is to be believed, Dance Music fans are creative, outgoing and “not gentle”. Meow! I think he nailed this study! Other personality/music links: Jazz – High self-esteem, creative, outgoing and at ease Country… Read More It’s Science! Dance Music Fans Are Creative, Outgoing And Like It Rough
SUCKADELIC A custom-styled “DJ Trooper” toy/artwork, produced by Medicom, 2008 Plastic, cloth and paper. 1:6 scale: 30.5 x 17.8 x 16.5 cm. (12 x 7 x 6.5 in). Signed on original packaging. This toy is unique and includes matching track suit, sneakers, mini headphones, double turntable stand with two records, and plastic case with twenty-one… Read More DJ Stormtrooper Plays Suckadelic Hits
The awesome DJ Mobile According to its creator, it was inspired by the song “God is a DJ” [from faithless] and the car of our HOLY-POPE. These two things were mixed together and there it was the DJ Mobile. The DJ Mobile is a functional artwork with a PA System built in. It can be… Read More Awesome DJ Mobile Puts The Party On Wheels
