The ad for Mackie’s new iPad based mixer gets a bit… weird!

Via this thread @ HC KSS

I always seem to bump into this review for one reason or another on youtube. Yea, the ES is getting a bit old, but watching this guy never seems to. Whatever Yamaha is giving him, they need to bottle it!

Warm Leatherette – a short film by AS from Analogue Solutions on Vimeo.

Via Matrixsynth

Via Matrixsynth & SonicState

Karl Bartos (electronic musician, ex-Kraftwerk, co-composer of songs like The Robots, The Model, Computer World,…) and Masayuki Akamatsu (media artist and author of various iPhone apps) created a 16 step music sequencer now available for free on the AppStore. Created in support of Red Cross site, the app was presented in the form of installation in Kyoto comprising 35 iPads and inviting guests to download the app to the iPhone and use the room as an instrument.

This application includes a 16 steps sequencer , Multi-touch note input, 32 polyphonic tones + 1 drum track, 4 waves (saw, triangular, square, sine), 4 drumbeat loops and Wi-Fi sync play.
Platform: iPad/iPhone
Version: 1.0
Cost: $0.99
Developer: Karl Bartos and Masayuki Akamatsu

Find out more on itunes.

Spotted by kooki_sf @ HC KSS in this thread. More at the original @ CreativeApplications.net.

This one’s a little late, I had a sick son Sunday and Monday. He’s much better and better late then never. Here’s Ken showing off his latest synth. It’s also a neat video cause Ken is a real nice guy and I don’t think I’ve seen a video with him before.

Via SonicState & this thread @ HC KSS

“The digital revolution of the last decade has unleashed creativity and talent in an unprecedented way, with unlimited opportunities. But does democratized culture mean better art or is true talent instead drowned out? This is the question addressed by PressPausePlay, a documentary film containing interviews with some of the world’s most influential creators of the digital era.”

– presspauseplay.com

Via Wire To The Ear

Akai releases a 1:1 controller along with an MPC VST.

Via Matrixsynth

Via SonicState & Matrixsynth

As usual, Jorg makes some seriously lust worthy gear!

Via Matrixsynth