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MusicMakers Hacklab Report: Blinking Lightbulbs with MIDI, Why Working Together Matters

Jan

2013

It’s a wonderful time to be experimenting with technology and music. You can create something that looks like the stuff most people imagine as “the future” – elaborate dances of light, power over sound just by waving your hand, software that seems directly out of Star Trek . But you can do it with technology ...

Midi Fighter Spectra: Crazy-Sexy Arcade Buttons, US$175.99 [Live+Serato+Traktor]

Jan

2013

If you want to mash on some arcade buttons for your DJ or live set, your perfect hardware may have arrived. Sure, okay – you’ve seen this before. DJ TechTools followed up on their original, DIY-centric Midi Fighter with the swanky-looking Midi Fighter 3D . Original post: Midi Fighter Spectra: Crazy-Sexy Arcade Buttons, US$175.99 [Live+Serato+Traktor]

Giant Steps for Step Sequencing: Two Free Ableton Sequencers, with a Twist

Jan

2013

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of physical control of a step sequencer for immediate, musical results. But you’d be forgiven for thinking there isn’t much more you can do with the concept. Think again. See the article here: Giant Steps for Step Sequencing: Two Free Ableton Sequencers, with a Twist

Armageddon-Themed Pack for Ableton Live, EP, Featuring Korg Poly800 MKII

Dec

2012

I can see exactly how this goes. Read more: Armageddon-Themed Pack for Ableton Live, EP, Featuring Korg Poly800 MKII

Make Controller Layouts Right on an iPad: New Lemur Arrives, LiveControl 2.0 Soon [iOS; Gallery]

Dec

2012

In-app editing, at last. Without switching to your Mac or PC, you can now edit or create layouts right on Lemur. Images courtesy Liine. View post: Make Controller Layouts Right on an iPad: New Lemur Arrives, LiveControl 2.0 Soon [iOS; Gallery]

Hands-on: Spacey Futuristic Beat Control, as Konkreet Performer for iPad Meets Reaktor

Dec

2012

Connecting Reaktor 5.8 with Konkreet Performer from Konkreet Labs on Vimeo . Mapping control from one place (like an iPad) to another (Reaktor) is tough to describe, but easy to see See more here: Hands-on: Spacey Futuristic Beat Control, as Konkreet Performer for iPad Meets Reaktor

New Version of Logic is Coming, Confirms Apple Pro Audio Exec; Nothing to See Here? [Opinion]

Dec

2012

Let’s talk about “decimation.” Photo ( CC-BY ) Dale Gillard ; explanation of the reason we’re using Roman soldiers here… in the article. Apple tends to avoid commenting outside its famously-watertight public relations apparatus, but executives sometimes get personal. That appears to be the case for Xander Soren, Director of Product Marketing (and a key ...

Advanced Ableton Only: A Master Class in Live Music Making, from NYC, DJ Rupture [Video]

Dec

2012

Jace Rupture, the man who makes plug-ins mystical. Definitely counts as Advanced Ableton. Go here to read the rest: Advanced Ableton Only: A Master Class in Live Music Making, from NYC, DJ Rupture [Video]

Moldover, Playing Live with Latest Sensor-Laden, DIY Controllers (The Mojito!) [Music Video]

Nov

2012

Matt “Moldy” Moldover helped champion the notion of controllerism, focusing live performance on manipulation of digital parameters. Originally posted here: Moldover, Playing Live with Latest Sensor-Laden, DIY Controllers (The Mojito!) [Music Video]

Full-Body Music, Live: AV Kinect Performance, Complete with Beer Bottle [Video]

Nov

2012

ETHNO TEKH | live at Enig’matik Vibrations [Melb,Aus] 2012 from Ethno Tekh on Vimeo . View original post here: Full-Body Music, Live: AV Kinect Performance, Complete with Beer Bottle [Video]