Theremin World Vintage On The Cheap There's no doubt that these days software is king. And why not? It costs a fraction of what hardware does, the sound quality is improving all the time, and you can literally fit your entire studio in a laptop bag. But for all its distinct advantages, there are some areas where software falls short for synth geeks. It's not really collectable. Unfortunately, vintage hardware doesn't usually come cheap and this can be a barrier that prevents a lot of electronic musicians from giving one of these old beasts a try. Casio never really got a fair shake with the professional music market. I'll grant you that Ensoniq is not a name you generally associate with 'classic' synths, but for the life of me, I'll never understand why the ESQ-1 isn't more popular on the used market. This one can vary a LOT in price, so it pays to shop around and wait for a deal. The price of the Oberheim Matrix-6R is another that varies quite a bit, so luck can be a factor in getting one for a good price.
MetaSynth audio mac Version 5.4 has just been released and is fully Mavericks compatible. If you own MetaSynth, retrieve the download info here. MetaSynth is an award-winning electronic music and sound design studio for OS X. Its six "rooms" provide six unique environments for creating and manipulating sound. There is much more to MetaSynth than creating sound from pictures. MetaSynth is an electronic music studio for Mac OS X where you create, compose, design and transform music and sound in a unique environment that invites exploration. You can compose and mix full-length compositions in MetaSynth or use it to create or process elements that you use inside the DAW of your choice. MetaSynth is not a soft-synth or plug-in. Words don't do MetaSynth justice. VIDEO TUTORIALS AND DEMONSTRATIONS: See MetaSynth in action and learn some great tricks as well. Below are links of interest to anyone that wants to get more out of MetaSynth. MetaEssentials Galbanum.com Homeless Balloon Other Links of Interest
Hiding a Lavalier Mic Today's lapel or "lav" mics are small and unobtrusive, but sometimes, you still need to hide one. There are plenty of shoot situations where hiding the lav is helpful, but where to put it? Fortunately, there are lots of options and, if you'll stick with us for a few minutes, you will know how to use 10 of the most popular locations. Polo Shirts Polo shirts have that distinctive short row of two or three buttons. In the Collar While we're still thinking about shirts, have you ever considered hiding a lav mic in the talent's collar? Glasses Temple This method has some spy flair. In the Hair Speaking of hair, did you know you can hide a mic in someone's hair? Cleavage All right, I know this one is a little racy, but it works. On the Chest Let's give the men equal time too. T-Shirt Pocket If your talent is wearing a costume or other clothing dedicated to the shoot, consider installing a lav mic in the pocket. Hat Brims This is another technique borrowed from the theater. Accessories Don't Hide It
TweakHeadz Lab Electronic Musician's Hangout Diy plate reverb This was the easiest of all my machines to make. It took about a week. It is basically a sheet of 0.5mm x 1m x 2m stainless steel stretched as tightly as possible, with 1 drive coil and 2 pickups for stereo. The hardest part about making a plate reverb is finding a sheet of steel that is thin enough and big enough. The metal is stretched on a wooden frame using hooked bolts though holes in the corners of the plate. Some advice for anyone thinking of building their own plate reverb This is well worth a try it is quite easy and there is no need to build any electronics because it can be driven by a standard hi fi amp, and the output can be treated as if it were a microphone and plugged straight into a desk or sound card. A plate reverb is a 2 dimensional reverb, a room reverb being 3 dimensional, and a spring reverb 1 dimensional. Plate reverbs are nearly always rectangular. The steel The classic EMT plate was 2.4m x 1.2m and 0.5mm thick, so this is a good reference for a home made one.
Computer Music Center at Columbia University The Garden of Dreams This musical and visual installation proposes to the visitors the interactive exploration of dreams coming from all over the world, in many different languages, recorded both on the Internet and at the two installation locations in New York and Lyon (France). These dreams take part in a collective memory, which visitors of the installation can consult by traveling through oniric universes. On a website specially designed for this purpose, or in a “Dream Station” in another room of the exhibition’s building, one can video record herself/himself and share a dream. Dreams recorded in video will never be used as is, in a realistic way, but will be transformed and inserted in imaginary worlds. A special performance, Distant Mirrors, will extend this singular experience by allowing two flutists, one in Lyon, the other in New York, to play together via the Internet, crossing the dreams and the oniric landscapes of the installation.
Arcade Button MIDI Controller Below is a list of components used to create the MIDI controller. The cost for this project is based on the components needed for the MIDI controller. Other tools such as a soldering iron or a power drill, or common components such as solder and wire aren't included in the final cost. Tools which I did have to purchase are marking with italics , and their price is shown. Required Components 1 x DFRduino (cheaper Arduino clone) $28.80 1 x USB cable (A to B connector, like that on a printer) $3.95 1 x Plastic enclosure $15.75 12 x Sanwa 24mm arcade buttons $26.28 (USD) 4 x 10k linear potentiometer $4.88 4 x Pot knobs $3.80 2 x 10k linear sliding potentiometer $7.54 2 x Slider knobs $2.04 5 x 10mm M3 nylon threaded spacers $2.00 (I got a bag of 25 for $9.95) 4 x 16mm countersunk M3 screws $1.00 3 x 4mm M2 self tapping screws $0.75 1 x 4.7 kΩ resistor $0.10 4 x stick on rubber feet $2.00 Total $98.89