Game Theory is a 19 track audio visual mashup performed live on re-wired video game controllers. “2013 marks 35 years of video game music. Space Invaders, released in 1978 was the first game to feature a continuous soundtrack,” notes Game Theory creator Chris Evans-Roberts. “So we took the opportunity to take a look back at some… Read More Video Game Music Mashup, Using Rewired Game Controllers
Eigenharpist Geert Bevin has found a new use for his Eigenlabs Eigenharp – as a game controller. It may be extreme overkill, but that has never been a problem for us at Synthtopia. Here’s what Bevin has to say about using the Eigenharp as a game controller:
Forget first-person shooters. Fract OSC is a new video game that’s a ‘first person synther’. Instead of shooting everything you see, you have to make electronic music with it. As the player progresses through the game, they are exposed to different elements of sound and music through puzzles and the world. As such, they are introduced… Read More New Video Game, Fract OSC, ‘Like Myst Meets Rez Meets Tron’ – With Synths
“Friday” (Rebecca Black) :-:-: TI-99/4A / C128 / 2600 cover version was uploaded by: niceandgames
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Rockstar games has released this trailer for Beaterator, which will be made available for the PSP and through the PlayStation Network on September 29th, 2009: Beaterator for PSP system and PlayStation Network puts a world-class mixer at your fingertips – enabling easy, powerful and innovative creation. Featuring original music and a sound-kit which includes thousands… Read More Beaterator For The PSP Trailer
Last year, we brought you some great video of game creator Will Wright and Brian Eno on generative systems. Here’s the whole enchilada – their Long Now discussion of Spore and generative music and gaming. They touch on all sorts of topics, but it includes great discussions of generative processes and ambient music, fractals, compression… Read More Will Wright & Brian Eno On Generative Music & Gaming
GeeksDreamgirl has an interesting take on using Dungeons & Dragon dice to stimulate your musical creativity. Here’s her take on two of the more important dice: d8 The d8 is perfect for learning scale degrees and practicing sight-singing. Your first step is to grab a piece of staff paper and write out the scale you’re… Read More Use D&D Dice To Expand Your Musical Creativity
