D/B Tech Feature: Razor by Errorsmith
Razor is the latest powered by Reaktor instrument that was released recently by Native Intruments. Designed and built by Berlin musician Errorsmith, the ensemble offers truly cutting edge synth sounds and amazing visualisation.
D/B Tech Feature: Flip UltraHD
The Cisco Flip UltraHD is the latest generation ultra-portable HD videocamera which are fast gaining popularity especially in the US. I received a test unit for a couple of weeks. Curious? Well, first of all the Flip is a brilliant piece of engineering. Very light and slim, with a “sexy” grip, it looks great.
D/B Tech Feature: Elektron Octatrack
After 2 years of rumors and teasers the Elektron Octatrack is finally among us. Will it be another must, like the company’s previous products? Only time will tell, but let’s have a look at the details. In Elektron’s words “The Octatrack DPS-1 is an 8 track dynamic performance sampler. The Octatrack is ideal for radical [...]
D/B Tech Feature: OP-1 by Teenage Engineering OP-1
Finally. After more than two years of development the OP-1 is now ready for production. The new OP-1 by Teenage Engineering is a highly compact synth, sequencer & sampler by Swedish developers Teenage Engineering. With a mini-USB socket to connect to a computer, built in FM radio receiver, a tape recorder and full midi control [...]
D/B Tech Feature: Tempest Analog Drum Machine by Dave Smith Instruments
One of the most exciting products to be unveiled at this years NAMM show is Dave Smith Instruments new analog drum machine, the Tempest. Tempest is a collaboration between Smith and longtime friend and fellow instrument designer Roger Linn. Though they’ve consulted with each other on past projects, Tempest marks the first time a product [...]
D/B Tech Review: Buffeater | real time sound manipulation for Reaktor
Twisted Tools is a young software company, focused on developing very creative and effective products for Native Instrument’s modular platform, Reaktor. Their latest release is Buffeater, a real-time, dynamically ordered, granular multi-effect. In their words: “The effect works by capturing live audio and storing it in a temporary buffer, which allows for real-time processing of [...]
D/B Tech Feature: Korg MS-20 emulator for iPad
Korg has unveiled the iMS-20, a new iPad app based on classic Korg synth instruments with a modern twist. iMS-20 includes an emulation of the legendary Korg MS-20 semi-modular analog synth, along with a built-in 16-step analog sequencer, based on the Korg SQ-10. Also, additional new features, including an analog drum machine, mixer, dual Kaoss [...]
D/B Tech Feature: Konkreet Performer for iPad/iPhone/iPod | Video
Konkreet Performer is a control instrument for live music performance. Its unique and intuitive multi-touch interface reconnects the musician’s actions directly with the music. D/B highly Recommended. Konkreet Performer is a control instrument for live music performance. Its unique and intuitive multi-touch interface reconnects the musician’s actions directly with the music.
D/B Tech Review: Zoom H1 | Affordable, cool handy recorder
Recently Zoom has finally started shipping its smallest recorder to date, the new H1 Handy Recorder. Tiny and light (2 oz, 90 grams with the battery), it makes some of the features of other Zoom products like the popular H2 available to a wider audience, thanks to the very affordable price of 99 dollars/euro.
D/B Tech Feature: Traktor Kontrol S4
Next week Native Instruments release their new DJ controller the S4 which combines a high quality sound card and versatile midi-controller in one package. With the release comes a special S4 version of Native’s award winning DJ software Traktor and so the device represents a true symbiosis of hardware and software.
D/B Recommended: RED BULL BPM PLAYER – Mobile DJing with Red Bull BPM apps. | Video & Free Download
Turn your mobile phone into a complete DJ set-up and hit the road with the new Red Bull BPM range of apps for your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Whether you’re a pro DJ mixing at a club or mixing music in your bedroom, the range of Red Bull BPM Player apps can put a [...]
D/B Recommended: Zero ‘n’ One. Composing in the digital age @ Akademie der Künste | 15-18.09.2010
This four-day festival, staged by the Akademie der Künste in partnership with its own electro-acoustic studio and the ZKM, undertakes a survey of the multi-facetted landscapes of digitally-assisted musical creation. What happens when we transform music into zeros and ones? The computer has long been an essential tool in the creation and enjoyment of music.
D/B Recommended: SEVEN SPEAKERS – a listening environment in Berlin | 15. Juli to 14. August 2010
Seven Speakers is a great listening environment in Berlin Kreuzberg from July 15th to August 14th. Admission is free! The space will present works by Kreidler, CFM, Barbara Morgenstern und der Chor der Kulturen der Welt, Marcus Schmickler, Phillip Sollmann (Efdemin), Bacchus Marteau and Kante, conceived for a seven speaker music installation. Each week will [...]
D/B Recommended: Digging in the Crates | Interactive Installation
Digging in the Crates is an interactive installation which offers possibilities to explore Sampling as a production technology of modern music. While dynamic data visualizations will be navigated using modified turntables, information graphics as well as auditory contributions helping to understand complex contents and relations.
D/B Recommended: ANTIVJ visual label
ANTIVJ is a visual label initiated by a group of European artists whose work is focused on the use of projected light and its influence on our perception. Clearly stepping away from standard setups & techniques, AntiVJ presents live performances and installations, providing to the audience a senses challenging experience. Awesome visual works.
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