Pacemaker Mobile DJ Device Reincarnated As An iPad App, But Gimp Suits Left Behind

In 2007, the Tonium Pacemaker – described as the “world’s first portable DJ system’ – was introduced at the 2007 Sónar music festival in Barcelona. It was an interesting device – it offered a 120 GB hard drive, dedicated jacks for line out and headphones and support for most digital DJing techniques. But the Pacemaker also… Read More Pacemaker Mobile DJ Device Reincarnated As An iPad App, But Gimp Suits Left Behind

February 5, 2014February 5, 20147 Comments

Who Needs DAWs When You Have MS-DOS?

AQUARIUS from the YMF262 EP by Diode Milliampere, Live in Adlib Tracker II was uploaded by: Diode Milliampere
Duration: 231
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This Exists – Black MIDI

The latest episode of Aux.tv’s This Exists takes a look at Black MIDI – a genre that gets its name because the music is so densely sequenced with notes that, written out, it approaches solid black:

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Learn From The Superfreak Of Sound Design, Diego Stocco

For several years, sound design superfreak Diego Stocco has been amazing people with his videos, which document the incredible lengths that he goes to in order to create unique sounds. He’s set pianos on fire, he’s made music from a bonsai tree, he’s done beat making with the sounds of a dry cleaner and has even… Read More Learn From The Superfreak Of Sound Design, Diego Stocco

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Suit & Tie Guy Intros The Soundlabs Envelope Generator + Detachment 3 Archangel

STG Soundlabs Envelope Generator and Detachment 3 Archangel at NAMM 2014 was uploaded by: Electronic Musician Magazine
Duration: 517
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Solvent – New Ways (The ‘I Dream Of Wires’ Soundtrack)

The soundtrack for the modular synth documentary I Dream Of Wires (IDOW) is featured today at NPR. The IDOW soundtrack is by Jason Amm, aka Solvent, and features “a ridiculous arsenal’ of vintage and modern modular synthesizers. The music video, above, is for Amm’s Burn The Tables, from the IDOW soundtrack New Ways.

February 4, 2014February 5, 20147 Comments

Heather Hansen’s Emptied Gestures

Off topic: Heather Hansen’s Emptied Gestures is a series of performance art pieces that combine ballet, yoga and drawing. Hansen uses charcoal and a huge piece of paper to translate graceful slow-motion gestures into organic illustrations. Her style, in the way it explores repeating patterns and stretches time, seems like a natural match for pairing with electronic… Read More Heather Hansen’s Emptied Gestures

February 4, 201414 Comments

Turn A Junk Keyboard Into Bass Pedals (Synth DIY Project)

Reader Ville Aho, aka Electronic Melodist, wanted a way to play bass synthesizer while playing electric guitar, so he came up with a DIY way to non-destructively mod an old keyboard into bass pedals. “I was interested to try using bass pedals while playing my electric guitar,” explains Aho. “Many rock groups such as The… Read More Turn A Junk Keyboard Into Bass Pedals (Synth DIY Project)

February 4, 201414 Comments

Boris Blank – The Time Tunnel (Official Video)

http://vimeo.com/83253807 This is the official music video for Boris Blank‘s The Time Tunnel. The video transforms landscapes into kinetic light patterns.

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Novation Celebrates With ‘Heritage’ Movie, Sample Pack and Gear Giveaway Contest

Today synth maker Novation announced three new goodies that celebrate the company’s heritage: a short film, a free sample pack, and a synth giveaway contest. Movie: First, they’ve just today debuted a short film (above) that explores Novation’s heritage. (Well worth watching, if only to glimpse synth designer Chris Huggett’s workshop). Sample Pack: Next, the… Read More Novation Celebrates With ‘Heritage’ Movie, Sample Pack and Gear Giveaway Contest

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