The miniaturisation of electronics is continuing apace, and it seems that each button we press has more computing power than an entire PC from a few years ago. David Merill has a vision of interactive computing where the building blocks of work and play come together…
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The highest frequency humans can hear is about 20-22kHz, but what are the upper and lower limits of what the human voice can produce? Some people are actually capable of generating remarkable tones using only their vocal cords…
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There is much more to making music than meets the ear, and even designing electronic equipment can be prone to the odd ‘borrowing’ of inspiration. However, the difference between a facile copy and a significant repurposing (derived from a deeper understanding) is what pushes creation onwards…
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Everyone who cares about music has probably debated the artistic validity of sampling at some point; indeed there is much to discuss when considering where the boundaries between creativity and plagiarism lie. But it’s not just musicians who are open to accusations of excessive imitation; companies who manufacture their gear are too…
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Audio buffs tend to be quite technologically oriented, and many enjoy experimenting with new ways of doing things. Building alternative instruments and audio reproduction gear can sometimes be very entertaining…
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Vinyl is one of the oldest formats for recorded audio, but is now (perhaps surprisingly) in a position to thumb its grooved nose at such one-time usurpers as the analogue cassette. Sales of vinyl are doing very well, bucking the trend experienced by mainstream CDs – and ensuring that business at United Record Pressing in Nashville will continue for some time to come…
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We are all familiar with the use of computer-generated imagery in modern movies, and such visualisations are becoming more widespread as they become more realistic. However, it’s not only the image that is being simulated…
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The glass harmonica is an instrument that enjoyed a spell of popularity during the 18th century. It is a form of idiophone, but this particular instrument fell from fashion following claims that it induced insanity in both performers and audiences…
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It may be due to the persistence of DJs and audiophiles, but the digital age has failed to drive vinyl to extinction, and there are signs that consumers are returning to the turntable ways of old. In many ways records are the very antithesis of mp3; they are unashamedly physical, and there is more than one way to spin a disc…
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It seems someone invents a new music interface every other day, and touch screens are becoming very much mainstream with the growth of touchy-feely mobile phones. I previously wrote about how to make your own touchscreen interface, but there are more ways to keep your hands in the mix…
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