Supernatural science: Why we want to believe
Aug
19
2008
Aug
17
2008
Here is a mirror archive of the wiidrums program and driver for Windows in case the other site ever goes away.
Aug
17
2008
The Wiimote drum machine
We’re not going to cover every Wiimote hack that comes down the pipe (especially given the rate they now seem to be flooding in), but this one’s just too good to pass up. Building on earlier Wiimote developments, Bob Somers took up the less practical but equally daunting task of turning the humble Wiimote into a one-handed air drumming machine. As the video after break clearly shows, Bob was not only successful, but able to bust out a decent tune as well, complete with 80’s-style electronic drum sounds. What’s not so clear, however, is whether you can use two Wiimotes for some full-on drumming action, though it would seem to be within the realm of possibility (assuming you can get your hands on second one). While Bob has made the necessary software freely available for download, it seems that (as of this writing) his site has been temporarily shut down by his hosting provider in the face of the barrage of Phil Collins wannabes. In the meantime, it looks like you’re only options are to keep checking in or hope that a mirror pops up.
Aug
17
2008
Aug
17
2008
Touchpad 2 Midi is a free VST plugin for Windows that allows you to use the touchpad on your laptop as a midi controller. The touchpad can be configured as: * An XY pad * 4 sliders * 4 Buttons
Aug
17
2008
Tablet 2 MIDI is a standalone windows application that allow you to use your graphics tablet / tablet PC / digitizer as a set of MIDI controllers. You can add a virtually unlimited number of controllers, by defining areas of the tablet surface as buttons, sliders or XY-pads. Controllers can be layered for even more customization.
Aug
16
2008
From Sneak-Thief’s Site: “Ever wondered if you could stick one synth in another? How about a Nord Microdular inside the expansion slot for the RS7000?” Description: The Nord RS7000 is a Yamaha RS7000 and a Nord Micromodulor combined! Both are wicked machines, but now the RS7000 gets extra capability. The Micromodular plugs are residing in the space normally reserved for the RS7000 output expansion card. You could just say this mod is saving space, but its still worthy of inclusion into the Chip Collection Synth Museum due to creativity and usefulness. Why: “…so why did i do it? it’s lighter and easier to setup; but more importantly, the micromod is now more naturally integrated into my workflow.” Photos: Notice the extra knobs hacked into the face plate of the RS7000.
Notice the extra knobs hacked into the face plate of the RS7000.
From Scott: I have both of these instruments. Do I dare to do this?
Aug
15
2008
Aug
15
2008
Very detailed recommendations for many compressors to acheive the best video quality for YouTube.
Aug
12
2008
A tumblelog with smatterings of half-formed thoughts, unlikely experiences, audio and video experiments, and random snapshots of my journey as the body running ScottOS.
