2x's the Tesla Coils = 2x's the Fun

.:2x's the Tesla Coils = 2x's the Fun:.

And you thought hearing the Mario theme on a Tesla Coil was sweet. Now hear it in stereo!!!!!

The truth behind "Live" PA

Love this video.


via Serious-Sounds.net

Error404 LivePA @ Resistor 05-18-07

.:Error404 LivePA @ Resistor 05-18-07:.

This week's liveset comes from Error404 from Birmingham England. Not a whole lot of information on this artist, as seems to be the case with so many livePA acts (man you guys need to start making some bios). He does have a myspace page though and several releases on what appear to be some netlabels.

Be sure to check him out over at .:Myspace.com/djerror404:.

Inkwell Live PA - LLW Sept 02-07 Vancouver

Soundsnap.com: Find Free Loops/Samples

.:Snowcap.com:.

Looking for another avenue to find free loops and samples on the net? Well looks like there is a new sample search engine in town and it is called Soundsnap.com, and it is supported by Digidesign.

At first glance It looks to be your standard search and find database, but after digging a little deeper it looks like the site actually is going for the web 2.0 community approach, allowing users to upload and share their samples. At the moment the sample library is a little sparse, being as new as it is, but give it some time and some eager users and I think it could take off.

Give it a check, I know you are always looking for that next good movie quote to throw over your techno.

via ProAudioNews.net

ORQUESTRA MODULAR Live Performance

Here is a great video by I believe the group called ORQUESTRA MODULAR (the Youtube description is in Spanish) performing with a very nice mix of analog gear mixed with some laptops.

There is a very oldskool blips and bloops vibe going on here, and personally I love it. Wait.......Now I have to go watch Hackers again.

Tekkazulla - Live Jam Session

.:Tekkazulla - Live Jam Session:.

It has been a couple of weeks since the last liveset. Just laziness on my part.

So this week's liveset comes from Andy "Tekkaz" Carter and Mazzula from a weekly event that they are holding over in the UK called Load. Unfortunately I do not have any more information on this weekly event or on the artists, so if someone has more info, please pass it along my way.

via Bassblip Blog

Pro Tools Mbox 2 Micro

.:Pro Tools Mbox 2 Micro:.

Ok, I suppose I should post this one simply because it is worthy news, but after you read the info on it you will probably roll your eyes wondering what the heck Digidesign is thinking on this one.

Digidesign has released a new USB dongle extension to its Mbox lineup called the Mbox 2 Micro. What I can only presume their aim here is, is to further allow laptop users more mobility from the traditional Mbox while on the road. Unfortunately this little USB plug comes up extremely short. It is nothing more then a glorified USB dongle with 1/8" headphone output and no audio inputs. Ohh and by the way, it costs $279!!!!!!

Wait, what? Are they serious? Digidesign, come on. It is 2007. I can understand how you want to have the hardware connection for security reasons, but really, this thing should be packed into the box of every Pro Tools purchase as a convenience to your customers.

VAX-77 Foldable Keyboard

.:VAX-77 Foldable Keyboard:.

Looking to make sure you get your midi keyboard on your next flight as carry-on luggage instead of checking it in? As you can expect this keyboard features 77 keys along with the standard gamut of midi features such as custom weighted keys, USB in/out, 4 input pedals, 2 128x64 displays, etc, etc.

It comes in four colors, aptly named "blood red," "screaming yellow," "emerald green," "basic black" and "ocean blue". No price or specifc release date yet, but the manufacturer states that this information should be out around this winter's NAMM.

via Gizmodo.com

Live Performance in the Age of Super Computing

.:Live Performance in the Age of Super Computing:.

Now here is an interesting read. Artist and producer Robert Henske Henke has written an interesting article. In this article he talks about the impact that computers, mainly the laptop have had on performance. It is an interesting comparison discussing the subtle and not so subtle issues that make computers debatable musical instruments.

Quote:

A classical non-electronic musical instrument relies on a constant user-interaction in order to produce a sound. The instrument has specific physical properties, defining its sound and the way it wants to be played. The music is a result of the properties of the instrument and the skills of the player...Now, explain to someone why pressing a space bar on a computer sounds like Bruce Springsteen one time and, the next time you try, it makes no sound at all. With ‘real' instruments, it is also obvious that precision, speed, volume, dynamics, richness, and variation in sound are the result of hard work, and that becoming a master demands training, education, and talent. Without the player doing something, there is nothing but silence.