MDMA link to tinnitus cure, a new boutique analogue synth from Macbeth and free Funktion One impulse responses.
Imogen Heap’s glove controller in development. The state-of-the-art wearable tech project named Mi.Mu will let you control sounds with your hands in a more intuitive and expressive manner than the knobs and faders of traditional MIDI/OSC controller hardware. Check out where they’re at with the project in the video above and find out more on the Kickstarter.
MDMA link to tinnitus cure. Researchers in Auckland hope for the approval of trial treatments for the usually irreversible condition, which causes a constant and long-term ringing within the ear drum of those whose hearing has been damaged, often from regular exposure to loud sounds. Find out more here.
MacBeth Studio Systems introduce a new analogue synth. The MacBeth Elements is designed to be uncompromising in sound, build quality and ergonomics, it features three oscillators, a built-in spring reverb and more. See and hear it below. More info available here.
NI releases modular multi-effects system. Native Instruments‘ MOLEKULAR allows you to design your own modular system with 35 exclusive effects, set it in motion with modulation and then perform your effects with its interactive morphing field. Check out the promo video above and find out more here.
Free Funktion One impulse responses. Hear how your mix would sound on The Hive Project‘s Funktion One sound system by loading up the impulse responses made available for free by Balance Mastering here, in any convolution reverb plugin.
A Brief History of Techno. A short audio documentary from The New Yorker magazine that succinctly analyses the conception and development of techno music. Listen below.
Ask Dave Smith anything. The master maker of Dave Smith Instruments, whose catalogue of analogue hardware successes include the Prophet and Tempest amongst many others, responds to questions from the the public in this Reddit AMA.
Dirty Transistor Bass. Navi Retlav Studio releases a Roland TB-303 sample and loop pack which is “perfect to boost the energy of every modern music production”. Hear the demos below and find out more here.