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bodybeat metronome: rhythm without a sound

filed under: audio | gadgets

BodyBeat Digital Metronome

Aspiring musicians: If you’re having trouble keeping the beat while your trying to jam, look no further than this newfangled spin on the classic metronome. The BodyBeat is an electronic metronome that clips onto your fingertip and lets you feel the beat of the music rather than listen to it…

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May 2nd, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

robot drummer has plenty of rhythm

filed under: just plain fun | robotics

Yellow Drum Machine Robot

This little yellow robot does one thing really well. He likes to play drums. What’s funny about the little guy is that he likes to play music on just about any surface other than an actual drum.

The Yellow Drum Machine drives around the room looking for things that might make an interesting sound when tapped on. If he likes what he hears, he starts going to town with a little riff…

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March 22nd, 2008 43 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

bubblegum sequencer chews through tunes

filed under: interactive | just plain fun

Bubblegum Sequencer

This music sequencer takes the same basic interface concept as the ball bearing sequencer I recently showed you, and makes it deliciously chewable. Instead of shiny metal spheres, this sequencer uses a bunch of colorful candy-coated gumballs to make a beat you can dance to…

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January 17th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

parappa soundtrack for free: gotta believe!

filed under: retro | video games

Parappa Image

If you’re a fan of the classic rhythm game Parappa the Rapper, you’re in for a treat. Sony today released free digital MP3 downloads of the game’s catchy soundtrack.

Some of my favorites include “Cheap Cheap the Cooking Chicken’s Rap” and “Instructor Mooselini’s Rap”
So what are you waiting for?..

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July 25th, 2007 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

tokyoflash bpm watch: how many beats per minute is that song?

filed under: audio | timepieces

Tokyoflash BPM Watch

My favorite watch company is at it once more. Tokyoflash has rolled out their latest creation, the BPM watch.

The digital timepiece is designed for aspiring musicians, DJs and anyone else who wants to know how many beats per minute are in a rhythm. Simply enter BPM mode, then tap away on the large metal plate on the front of the watch…

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June 12th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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