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The Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ System in Action

YouTube via NativeInstruments | August 16, 2010

"DMC World Champ DJ Shiftee shows what the upcoming Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ system is capable of, highlighting the powerful new Sample Decks and Loop Recorder in four spectacular mini-routines:

1. Live looping and editing, cue point juggling and jog wheel scratching on the Tetris melody, using dubstep Loopmaster loops.
2. Using one-shots like speech samples and horn-stabs in the S4 Sample Decks to build a set.
3. Triggering synced loops, grabbing them on-the-fly from Diplo's remix of "Flashing Lights" and using the Sample Decks as an additional deck in Traktor.
4. Using live audio playback from the S4 Loop Recorder like a live mix of sequencer automation.

For more info on Traktor Kontrol S4, visit http://www.native-instruments.com/tra..."

Official Press Release:

"Native Instruments Announces TRAKTOR KONTROL S4

Berlin, August 16th, 2010 – Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, an integrated DJ system with state-of-the-art performance capabilities and intuitive tactile control. Based on ten years of digital DJing expertise, TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 combines a special version of the TRAKTOR PRO software with an advanced hardware controller, both developed in unison to give DJs of all genres unparalleled creative possibilities with supreme work flow and ease-of-use.

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 represents a new level of software and hardware integration that makes DJing more versatile, more intuitive and more fun. The full-featured controller combines a four-channel mixer section with ergonomically laid-out high-quality control elements and an integrated audio interface, all designed to professional specifications. All relevant functions including looping, cueing, effects control and track browsing are immediately accessible on the robust and portable hardware, while dynamic multi-color backlighting, LED status displays and comprehensive level metering allow DJs to focus on their performance rather than on the computer screen.

The included TRAKTOR PRO S4 software offers the full feature set of TRAKTOR PRO, further expanded through powerful new performance functions and an optimized user interface that offers superior usability under all conditions. Two flexible Sample Decks can add up to eight simultaneous one-shot samples or beat-synced loops to the mix, opening up creative remixing and mash-up possibilities that go far beyond conventional DJing techniques. The unique Loop Recorder also allows DJs to capture and overdub audio loops from the live mix, cue signal or an external input on the fly, and drop them back into the mix at any time.

The dual touch-sensitive jog wheels on the KONTROL S4 hardware offer extremely precise and responsive deck control due to a new patentpending electromagnetic technology, complemented through Native Instruments' high resolution NHL protocol that provides superior performance over conventional MIDI. The integrated low-latency 24bit/96kHz audio interface is based on the acclaimed AUDIO 4 DJ, and provides professional signal quality to match the most high profile club systems. External time-code control via turntables and CD decks will be enabled through a future software upgrade. To accommodate touring DJs, a professional flightcase that doubles as an adjustable performance stand will also be available as an accessory for TRAKTOR KONTROL S4.

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 will be available this winter for a suggested retail price of $999 / 899 EUR. The TRAKTOR KONTROL Case will be available at the same time for $189 / 169 EUR."

Sketch

YouTube via boobtube356 | August 16, 2010

Circuit VahrtaM - PROTEJA OS OUVIDOS!!!

YouTube via marthav | August 09, 2010

"[ Blaskbloom ]

Circuit Bending MarthaV

Mestre: Cristiano Rosa (PANETONE)"

Oficina Circuit Bending - 03/08/2010 - Cristiano Rosa - MarthaV

marthav | August 03, 2010

"- Oficina Circuit Bending - (03/08/2010)
Pontão da ECO - UFRJ

(Por Cristiano Rosa do PANETONE)

Filmado pela colega Mary Fê. =)"

via panetone

iPad + iSequence + Studio Track + Flauta (Flute)

YouTube via mvpadrini | August 15, 2010

"Neste vídeo utilizei o iPad com os apps iSequence (Beep Street) e o StudioTrack ( Sonoma Wire Works). Todo o processo de audio foi feito utilizando apenas o iPad. A gravação da flauta foi feita com o microfone embutido do iPad, utilizando o StudioTrack, que também foi responsável por inserir efeitos e gerar a faixa final.

Veja o review completo destes e de vários outros apps musicais para iPad/iPhone e iPod Touch, além de notícias e artigos para música em dispositivos móveis, acesse: www.musicapps.com.br

In this video I used iPAD with iSequence (Beep Street) and StudioTrack (Sonoma Wire Works). The whole process was done using only iPAD. The flute was recorded using the onboard microphone of the IPAD, using StudioTrack, also responsible for inserting effects and generate the final track.

If you are an app developer and want to have a review about your musical app in Portuguese, please contact us: marcus@musicapps.com.br"

iPads on Ebay

iPod Touch on Ebay

Bang that drum (Plogue Bidule)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | August 16, 2010

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made entirely with Plogue Bidule in one take. No samples were used. Drums are mostly FFT/iFFT based synth sounds. Enjoy !
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgercha..."

Loopseque

follow-up to this video post

"Easy key to music beats

Loopseque is an incredibly simple app for iPad. With Loopseque making music is like playing a game. Create beats, switch fast between patterns and arrange compositions. You can access your music instantly and everywhere.

Loopseque is a 32-step wheel sequencer; it has 4 channels with 9 wheels in each channel. Each wheel consists of 64 segments divided into 4 circles. Using these, you can create more music patterns than there are atoms in the Universe!

CONCEPT:
* Designed for fun and improvisation
* Attractive for both newbies and professionals
* Suitable for all ages

ABOUT:
Loopseque is created by Casual Underground, an international community that includes musicians, developers, designers, artists, journalists and producers.

Casual Underground is a creative laboratory that has been active in various multimedia fields for 10 years: creating music, movies, photography, graphics, hand-made art, ceramics, audiovisual art objects; developing and creating web sites, organizing and hosting events, supporting creative artists, performing experiments on live humans, and breeding Yorkshire terriers.

http://loopseque.com"

iPads on Ebay

Singing Candle- Weird Science Experiment- Magic Trick

YouTube via OrganicVeggieLoaf | January 30, 2008

"This video, recorded in 1997, demonstrates an early proof of concept prototype I put together for a novelty entertainment product I called the Singing Candle, or CandleSpeaker (please observe copyrights). The candle flame sings the following melodies:
1. Strolling Through the Park One Day
2. Shave and a Haircut
3. Mexican Hat Dance
4. Camptown Races
5. The Star Spangled Banner
6. Jingle Bells

This is basically fire modulated with a high voltage audio signal, similar to the techniques used to create a plasma tweeter or plasma speaker using a tesla coil or CRT flyback transformer. There is no speaker- the sound comes from the rapid air pressure disturbances in the candle flame itself, controlled by a high voltage current modulated with an audio signal and passing through the fire plasma.

The final product was going to sing with a human voice via amplitude modulated ultrasonic carrier, and not with the cheesy squarewave oscillator signal used in this video. You won't see this in stores anytime soon, however, as the project never really got off the ground.

But here I am talking to a candle flame and it's kind of funny and fascinating. Hope you think so too.

BTW, The accent in my voice is fake- I did it just for fun. You know how it is, when you're goofing off at home all alone?

Recorded at Batchelor Pad Heaven in 1997. Davis, CA.

If you enjoy piano music please see my other videos- playing the piano is my other hobby ;)

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