June 19, 2008

Steampunk Modular Synth

Found this today, a DIY steampunk inspired modular synth, complete with brass faceplates etched by hand.

It sure is pretty, I wonder how hard it will be to keep polished. More info at the builder's blog and an interview on steampunkworkshop.com.

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June 02, 2008

Big Red Button

Who wouldn't want a big red button to hit?

This nifty little gadget is the Sync2 from Mungo Enterprises lets you start and stop sequencers in sync while leaving your master clock running. This is great for live shows where you are using both hardware and software sound sources. You could keep your drum machines and hardware synths grooving along while you load up new tracks on your laptop all without having to start/stop.

More info here.

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May 15, 2008

Arcade styled midi controller

No I haven't been swallowed whole by NYC and become a suit wearing wall street stiff. I've just been busy busy busy, everything takes longer out here despite everyone moving faster so it's left me with less time to blog.

I did happened to stumble across a very cool, retro-arcade styled midi controller today.

It's someone's implementation of the MIDIbox project.

Where do I put in the quarters?

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April 29, 2008

Songwriter bill of rights

If you haven't heard or signed it yet, ASCAP has put together a Bill of Rights for Songwriters and Composers. They are collecting signatures to present a petition to legislators in Washington. Please add yours if you believe songwriters should be compensated for their work and treated fairly.

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March 24, 2008

The long journey East

What a drive.

We spent my last day in Colorado doing some last minute cleaning of the house and trying to pack the car full of music gear and clothes that I hadn't let the movers take. After jamming the car completely full except for a place for our dog Dublin and I to sit I headed out.

Continue reading "The long journey East"

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