DJ Shadow’s All Basses Covered Set – Too ‘Futuristic’ For Miami
DJ Shadow has released his set that was ‘too futuristic’ for Miami – the set that infamously got him kicked off the decks.
Tag: the future of music
The 10 Most Talked About Synth Stories Of 2012
2012 was an interesting year in synths and electronic music gear. 2012 brought a resurgence of analog gear, a major Windows release that holds promise for new types of music apps, a growing acceptance of mobile music making tools and many surprising announcements. The most talked about stories of 2012 at Synthtopia reflect these changing… Read More The 10 Most Talked About Synth Stories Of 2012
Open Mic: What’s The Best New Electronic Music Of 2012?
Open Mic: 2012 has been a fantastic year for synths, synth software and MIDI gear. But what about for electronic music? Do you think 2012 has been a good year for electronic music? And what’s the best new electronic music you discovered in 2012?
AirHarp For The Leap Motion
Developer Andy Somers let us know about his AirHarp app for the Leap Motion USB motion sensor: AirHarp is the result of a weekend hacking session with a Leap Motion dev board. Leap Motion is a highly precise and responsive motion tracking device, making it a perfect tool for expressive musical interactions. AirHarp is being… Read More AirHarp For The Leap Motion
Did The Mayans Really Predict The Demise Of Apple’s Logic Pro?
Multiple blogs have speculated in the last day that 2012 may see the demise of Logic Pro: Bobby Owsinski writes “word has leaked out of Apple Europe (where Logic development is based) that the company has let go virtually its entire Logic team.” At MacWorld, Karen Haslam says “There may be no future for Apple’s… Read More Did The Mayans Really Predict The Demise Of Apple’s Logic Pro?
Should Musicians Upgrade To Windows 8?
Should musicians upgrade to Microsoft’s new Windows 8? Based on initial reports, few Windows users are rushing to upgrade. But musicians have unique requirements, and Windows 8 promises to deliver better performance for music programs and to allow for new types of Windows multi-touch apps. As iOS developer Rob Fielding (Mugician, Geo Synth) puts it, “Microsoft realizes that music… Read More Should Musicians Upgrade To Windows 8?
Archie On The Future Of Music (Retro Futurism)
This vintage comic from 1972 has Archie time-travelling to the distant future – 2012 – and finding out that all the music is made with computers! via Cosi Fan Tutti, psychcomm:
BBC Radiophonic Workshop Back With ‘Listen To The Space’
The New Radiophonic Workshop makes its debut today on new digital arts service The Space and BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. While the original BBC Radiophonic Workshop is known for creating classic sound effects and music, between 1958 and 1998, in a makeshift audio laboratory, its successor is virtual. The Space – the new digital… Read More BBC Radiophonic Workshop Back With ‘Listen To The Space’
The 3D Printed Guitar Orchestra
3D Systems: 3D Printed Guitar Orchestra was uploaded by: 3DPrintShow
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Has The iPad Made Digital Synth Keyboards Obsolete?
Has the iPad made digital synths obsolete? That’s the question raised by a recent MatrixSynth post: All digital synths are software based. I’ve stopped lusting after them ever since I picked the first gen iPad and Sunrizer and compared it with my Roland JP-8000. I picked up the JP-8000 new for about $1100 back when… Read More Has The iPad Made Digital Synth Keyboards Obsolete?
