$50 Open-Source MIDI Controller, The Chomp, Looks Awesome

Atlanta high school student Max Justicz has announced a new DIY MIDI controller ‘brain’, the CHOMP, that looks awesome. Basically, the CHOMP (Configurable Hardware Open-source MIDI Platform) is a cheap board you plug switches and pots into to create custom MIDI controllers. Features: Completely open-source. Affordable ($50). Compatible with ANY MIDI configuration. 48 Inputs/Outputs! Made and assembled in the… Read More $50 Open-Source MIDI Controller, The Chomp, Looks Awesome

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Lawrence Ball’s ‘Method Music’ Explores The World Of Generative Music Buried In The Who’s ‘Baba O’Riley’

Lawrence Ball‘s double CD Method Music is a new collection of generative music that’s inspired by ideas Pete Townshend has explored over the last 40 years, with his Lifehouse project. Townshend’s Lifehouse had its origin in a sci-fi rock opera, written as a follow up to Tommy. One of the key ideas of the project was… Read More Lawrence Ball’s ‘Method Music’ Explores The World Of Generative Music Buried In The Who’s ‘Baba O’Riley’

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The VoltAxe Super-Furry Cyborg Franken-Controller

Julie Covello, aka DJ Shakey, wanted a unique DJ controller. So, she created the VoltAxe – a super-furry cyborg frankenthing. CDM’s Peter Kirn describes Covello’s VoltAxe as “an explosion of color, buttons, keys, velcro, and fur, and coupled with a cyborg-chic eyepiece. The VoltAxe is controllerism gone Mad Max, a post-acocalyptic keytar bred from salvaged parts.”… Read More The VoltAxe Super-Furry Cyborg Franken-Controller

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NTH Music Synthesizer Now Available For Order Kickstarter.com

Developers Kevin Holland and John Staskevich sent us word that their Nth Music Synthesizer is now available for order at Kickstarter.com. They hope to raise $15,000 to fund the production of the plexiglass synth and they’ve already got about $6,000 in orders. You can support the production at different levels, including $300 for the fully… Read More NTH Music Synthesizer Now Available For Order Kickstarter.com

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Free Convolution App For iPhone

Free Music Software: SpaceSampler is a free audio convolution application for iOS that lets you record audio and apply filters created from real acoustic spaces and equipment. Features: Effects are modeled from actual rooms, spaces and gear Fast convolution algorithm Simple, intuitive interface Integrated sampler with resume recording Live monitoring for low-latency, real-time effects Big… Read More Free Convolution App For iPhone

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