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korg nano usb midi controllers let you make beautiful music

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These little USB controllers let you build out a full-fledged recording studio anywhere you go. The Korg nanoSeries of controllers are small enough to throw in a backpack or briefcase, but when connected to your computer let you set up a robust studio on the road.
For starters, there’s the nanoKEY, which offers a 25-key…

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February 24th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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jazzmutant lemur multi-touch control for musicians

jazzmutant lemur multi-touch control for musicians

The other day, I told you about a tabletop multi-touch interface for creating music sequences. While I was researching that story, I came across an interesting touchscreen interactive music controller device that you can actually get your hands on for yourself.

The Jazzmutant Lemur is a fully-programmable multi-touch input device for controlling music sequencing, mixing,…

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September 12th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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sound lab teaches kids circuit bending

GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab

Whether your child is an aspiring audio engineer or just likes to make weird noises, this educational toy looks pretty cool.

The GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab lets kids (and kids at heart) experiment and create their own electronic sound effects. There are 59 different projects they can build, creating everything from an alarm clock, to…

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July 9th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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samson zoom h2: surround sound recording in the palm of your hand

Samson Zoom H2 Handy Recorder

This nifty device is a self-contained surround sound recording studio. The Samson Zoom H2 Handy Recorder uses a set of three directional microphones to record high quality stereo and surround imaging to its built-in digital recorder.

Thanks to its microphone configuration, the recorder can accurately capture stereo positioning as well as 5.1 surround positioning when…

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April 24th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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belkin tunestudio: ipod recording studio

Belkin TuneStudio Mixing Board

Belkin has introduced a new gadget which should be a godsend for musicians on a budget. The Belkin TuneStudion is a four-channel mixing board which features a dock for 5G iPods. The system records directly from the mixing board into the iPod at CD-quality.

Priced at just $179.99, the board features some bells and whistles…

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January 7th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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