Instruments

Airpiano Musical Instrument

Updated: 2011-04-27 22:07:48

The Airpiano is a touch-free musical interface that allows musicians and artists to interact using hand movements over the instrument’s sensors. It is now available for €1,099. The Airpiano device itself does not produce any sounds; however, it sends MIDI and OSC (open sound control) information to a computer via a USB connection. Included software (compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X) allows the musician to: Create and save arrangement presets Assign keys and faders with MIDI messages (OSC messages are sent automatically) Assign keys with preset-load messages (allows loading presets directly from ...

Garage Rock Documentary

Updated: 2011-04-26 22:54:51

The origins of the term Garage Rock (often characterized by simple lyrics and a less refined sound) are obvious: band members getting together for practice in someone’s garage. Popular examples of garage rock resemble oldies since these bands first appeared in the early 1960′s. Example of Garage Rock: The Beau Brummels – “Just a Little” The Beau Brummels – “Laugh, Laugh” The Kingsmen -Louie Louie MC5 – Lookin At You VBS has put together a video documentary covering Garage Rock: VBS and Scion A/V toted a bunch of cameras around the USA and found a scene ...

Analog Drum Synthesizer Samples: Syncussion Drums

Updated: 2011-04-21 21:34:45

Wave Alchemy has put together a sample pack that utilizes the Pearl Syncussion SY-1 (an analogue drum synthesizer manufactured in 1979 by Pearl Musical Instruments). The drum sample collection includes 1,885 royalty free electronic 24-bit drum hits, 839 drum sounds, 162 unprocessed kick drum samples, 16 layered kicks, 148 round robin sample variables, 158 percussion hits and wired tones, and much more. “This freaky little box is capable of producing a huge palette of percussive sounds, powerful kicks and experimental sound effects which carry a vintage sound inherent to its unique ...