Vactrola
Circuit bent record player. Replaced the needle catridge with an LDR controlled 555 oscillator and plays records retrofitted with LEDs to work as a vactrol-like sequencer.
TECH|DISOBEY|LAB is an experimental art project that explores sounds and visuals through DIY electronics, circuit bending, and self-made instruments; utilizing electronic salvage and consumer debris as a platform for audio-video expedition.
For more info check out the blog. techdisobeylab.wordpress.com
Blip Festival here again
The fifth Blip Festival will take place May 19-21, 2011 at Eyebeam.
The lineup of featured artists is:
* A.M.U
* Anamanaguchi
* BEASTMODE
* Bit Shifter
* Chipzel
* cTrix
* exileFaker
* Henry Homesweet
* M7Kenji
* NNNNNNNNNN
* NO CARRIER
* Noisewaves
* Nullsleep
* Party Time! Hexcellent!
* Peter Swimm
* Stagediver
* Talk To Animals
* Ten Thousand Free Men & Their Families
* Tristan Perich
* Ultrasyd
* visualicious
* Wet Mango
* Zen Albatross
* Plus More TBA
Richard Barbieri of Japan & Porcupine Tree, Talks Roland V Synth (Synthesizer)
Enjoy 
Maschine 1.6 in Underworld’s live setup
Underworld are one of the most successful groups to emerge from the UK’s rave scene, releasing records and touring the world for over 20 years. In this video, the group’s Darren Price invites NI into the studio to witness the performance of a new track for Underworld’s live set, created in just one day using only Maschine 1.6.
Native Instruments has updated Maschine to version 1.6. This major update provides the ability for the hardware/software combo to support plug-in hosting for instruments and effects, and bring the product closer and closer to a full-on Digital Audio Workstation.
Using the SudoGlove Controller to Make “Music”
Background info:
You can download the PureData Patches for the SudoSynth from my website: http://jeremyblum.com/2011/03/25/sudosynth
Learn more about PureData here: http://www.puredata.info
Watch the Original System Demonstration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnWPoaLU1i4
Watch Uncut Trial Footage of the SudoGlove Controlling an RC Car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0QJkbFEeqc
Everything you could ever want to know about the SudoGlove Control system is available here: http://jeremyblum.com/tag/sudoglove/
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All the sound clips I used can be found here:
http://www.freesound.org/packsViewSingle.php?id=413
http://www.freesound.org/packsViewSingle.php?id=219
http://www.freesound.org/packsViewSingle.php?id=470
http://www.freesound.org/packsViewSingle.php?id=472
http://www.freesound.org/packsViewSingle.php?id=4409
http://www.freesound.org/packsViewSingle.php?id=6814
M185 – Clone of the Classic Roland Step Sequencer
A brief demonstration of the M185 Step Sequencer by Defective Records Software. Inspired by the hardware M185 Sequencer developed by RYK. M185 is a MIDI-enabled software recreation of the hardware M185 step sequencer, designed by RYK – developed with their input! The program includes all major functions from the hardware M185. Has a multi-stage step sequencer with stage-selectable gate modes: Mute, Single, Multi and Hold. For fans of the original Roland
The M185 is playing a VST softsynth; drum loop coming from other software. More information at http://defectiverecords.com/m185 .
M185 features
* Virtually all major functions from the hardware M185.
* Multi-stage step sequencer with stage-selectable gate modes.
* Gate modes include Mute, Single, Multi and Hold.
* Trill mode available when in Multi mode within a stage.
* Polyphonic potential when using long Note Length values.
* Each stage can be from 1 to 8 clock pulses in length.
* Internal or MIDI clock control.
* Built-in clock divide capability.
* MIDI output to any hardware or software synth.
* VST instrument hosting.
* 16 preset slots for instant recall of parameters.
* Presets can be saved to and loaded from disk.
Moby wins Beatport award for ‘best electronica track’
Paul Kalkbrenner’s 2-year old remix of Moby’s “Wait for me” has been named ‘best electronica track’ at the 4th annual Beatport Music Awards which was held last night in Miami (USA). For those who have been living on Mars during the past few years, Beatport is an online music store specializing in electronic dance music and based in Denver, Colorado (USA).
To get an idea what kind of electronic music the download portal offers, check out the other winners and their respective category:
* Top Track Of The Year: Tarantula – Pleasurekraft
* Top Breaks Track: M.A.D. (Elite Force Mix) – Stanton Warriors, JELO, Vandal & Hatiras
* Top Chill Out Track: You Wish – Nightmares on Wax
* Top Deep House Track: The Voice – Thyladomid
* Top Drum & Bass Track: Incoming… (Taku Remix) – Ajapai
* Top Dubstep Track: Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites – Skrillex
* Top Electro House Track: Animal Rights – Wolfgang Gartner & Deadmau5
* Top Electronica Track: Wait for Me (Paul Kalkbrenner Remix) – Moby
* Top Hard Dance Track: We No Speak Americano (Friday Night Posse Remix) – Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP
* Top Hardcore/Hard Techno Track: Magnet – Industrialyzer & The Advent
* Top House Track: We No Speak Americano – Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP
* Top Indie Dance/Nu Disco Track: Hello (Club Edit) – Martin Solveig feat. Dragonette
* Top Minimal Track: Under Control – Roberto Procaccini
* Top Progressive House Track: One – Swedish House Mafia (Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell, Steve Angello)
* Top Psy Trance Track: Leave Me Alone – Neelix
* Top Tech House Track: Tarantula – Pleasurekraft
* Top Techno Track: The Secret – Joris Voorn
* Top Trance Track: Remember Love – DJ’s United (Paul Oakenfold, Paul van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren)
Note that ‘Artist of the Year’ was Deadmau5.
Korg iPad Apps Version 1.5 Teaser Video
The fun and popular iElectribe & iMS20 iPad Apps from Korg have been updated to Version 1.5. This latest version adds WIST Wireless Sync Start Technology for starting apps on more than one iPad; Korg Native Mode for using the Korg nanoSERIES2 MIDI controllers, Audio Copy, SoundCloud sharing, etc. Visit our website for more info – www.korg.com.
Maximum of 20 Modulations per Voice
A sonic exploration of the Modular programming in the Oberheim Xpander. Recorded in one take. Performed by Raul Pena III. Recorded March 27, 2011 at Switched On Electronics, Austin, TX.
Speculations are growing around the Dark Hub
Game changer, we´ll know next week, I guess
Introducing next generation technology for all musicians – from studio producer to the guitarist on stage, DMA1 is the Smart Audio Hub that knows no limits. It will have its first public unveiling at The Frankfurt Music Show 2011, we are in Hall 4.1 Stand D50.
It’s features are innovative, its capabilities are vast. The first product specifically designed to work in a 21st century environment. The landscape for the creative artist in a Studio, live or broadcast environment is about to leap into a new future.
What we know about the Smart Audio Hub…
Features:
- It’s “next generation technology”;
- It’s compatible with all musicians;
- The Smart Audio Hub that knows no limits;
- It’s innovative;
- It’s capabilities are vast;
- It’s the first product designed to work in a 21st century environment; and
- The landscape for the creative artist in a Studio, live or broadcast environment is about to leap into a new future.
Anyone care to guess, leave your thoughts…
DATAMASKIN
