Wow, this is really cool. Audio Zéro recently made a video called Wikidrummer that shows how the same song on drums can sound completely different depending on where the drums are played. Out in the field, on a road, underneath a highway, inside a garage, in the park and so on can change the overall feel of the drums and make it sound louder, heavier, punchier, lighter and so forth. The snare gets especially gnarly.
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Westone is a company that specializes in producing high performance audio and in ear earphones. The company has announced a new line of Elite series high performance in-ear monitors that are aimed at professional musicians and audiophiles. The E-Series earphones include several models. The range includes the E-Series 10, 20, 30, and 50. The earphones […]
Apple might not necessarily be known for their generosity when it comes to discounts and deals on their products, which is why it is a pleasant surprise to find out that Apple is actually giving away 8 songs as part of a Holiday Cheer playlist. This is not the first time that Apple has given away free content on iTunes before, and we doubt it will be the last, but we guess Apple is trying to get everyone into the holiday spirit! This free playlist will be available via the Apple Store iOS appand will be available for download until the 31st of December, after which we guess these songs might not necessarily be relevant anymore, at least until Christmas comes by again.
Some of the songs that Apple is giving away are from renowned artists. The playlist includes “Ave Maria” by Il Volo, “Children Go Where I Send Thee” by Nick Lowe, “Duck the Halls” by The Robertsons, “Joy to the World” by Celtic Woman, “Silent Night” by Kelly Clarkson, “The Christmas Song” by Kool and the Gang, “The First Noel” by Mary J. Blige, and “What Child Is This” by Marvin Sapp. So if you’re looking to get into the festive mood on your iOS device, hit up the iTunes App Store for the download!
Apple Giving Away 8 Free Songs From Its Holiday Cheer Playlist original content from Ubergizmo. 
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If you’re looking to make music with your iPhone or iPod Touch, check out this add-on, which looks pretty neat. The AUUG Motion Synth is a combination grip/case for your iDevice, which lets you use your hand and motion to play music.
It’s supposed to let you make your music more naturally than with a touchscreen by itself, adding tactile edges for each of its on-screen controls so you don’t have to look at the screen while playing, and allowing single-handed play.
When used with its companion app, it will transform your device into an eight-button synthesizer. The instrument is controlled via the app’s keys as well as the motion of your hand. You can change pitch and tone this way, and the buttons will play notes.
The AUUG app isn’t a synthesizer itself, but it can be used to control other iOS audio apps like Garage Band. You can also control external synth hardware as well. Here’s a look at AUUG being used to control Ableton Live, by sending MIDI data over Wi-Fi.
The device is being funded via Kickstarter. You can get one if you pledge at least $68(USD) by December 19th.
Picture this sexy cyborg future: Bored of headphones and hungry for bass, people roam the city with speakers strapped to their bodies. You don’t listen to music any more; you feel it. Well, thanks to a partnership between musicians and engineers, this is all already possible.
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We reported earlier this year that Beats Electronics was working on a new music streaming service. The company intended to launch the service within this year, but that hasn’t happened. Today Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers announced that the service is finally going to be launched in January 2014, a full year after it was first announced back in January 2013. Beats Music is actually a standalone company with its own CEO that falls under the umbrella of Beats Electronics, it has been working with an investment of $60 million to bring the service to the highly competitive music streaming market.
Rogers confirms that the service, initially known as Project Daisy, currently exists as an internal, private beta with access being provided to people “who know and love music.” He also says that access is being provided to artists and other influencers so that they are familiarized with the service, and that they can provide feedback about the service. Changes will be made based on the feedback received. Beats Music will initially be launched in the US next month, today www.beatsmusic.com has gone live. Its a website that lets people reserve usernames so that they don’t get disappointed when the service ultimately launches and the username of their choice has already been taken. If you’re interested in the service, go ahead and reserve your preferred moniker, don’t expect “Dr.Dre” to be available as a username.
Beats Music Streaming Service U.S. Launch Is Next Month original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Unlike many revered audio brands, old school Brooklyn outfit Grado Labs hasn’t yet stooped to deploying rappers, athletes, or style icons to market its awesome headphones and phono cartridges. But before you dismiss its first foray into the world of branded products out of hand, you should know two things. The partner is whiskey, and the headphones are pretty amazing.
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I love speakers, but I have to say that I’m impressed by some of the acoustic amplifiers that have been made for iPhones and iPads over the years. They certainly do amplify the sound, and it’s always surprising how loud the resulting sound can be. Check out this gramophone acoustic speaker, which will be a perfect contrast to your shiny new iDevice.
The Gramophone for iPhone & iPad is available from Restoration Hardware. You simply set your device into its handcrafted, solid wood base. The iron and brass horn will amplify the volume of your iDevice by three to four times.
Prices vary from $199 to $299 (USD), and you can decide between walnut and dry oak, in sizes that will fit your iPad or iPhone.
[via Uncrate]
A team of computer scientists has developed a new breed of malware, which can leap between devices using inaudible audio signals—then covertly transmit passwords and other sensitive data without a network connection.
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