Ah, yes, the Internet: Wondrous world of colaboration! But is it possible that too much collaboration can turn a project into a muddled mess of confusion? That’s exactly what producer Håkan Lidbo set out to find out with “The World Record Record”—His attempt, with the help fo 56 other producers, at breaking the Guinness World Record for the most composers on a single musical work. More »
The i.am+ accessory line has begun with a set of three iPhone covers that convert the device into a much more high-powered camera than the smartphone is on its own. This lineup is being launched by Black Eyed Peas musician will.i.am and will be expanded upon via an ecosystem online and through high-end shops throughout the UK (at first, anyway.) This was announced with great glee by will.i.am in London this week with a full-on music video showing tonight with none other than Britney Spears.
Of course if you’re the type to get pumped up by Britney Spears and will.i.am collaborating on a music video, you’ll also find the iPhone accessory line appealing in both look and price – they’ll be appearing in the video tonight as well. There will be three models released for the iPhone 4/4S initially, then three more in early 2013 with many of the same abilities (and some unique to the next-generation device).
What you’re seeing above and below is the set of three outer bodies that are coming with this first wave of accessories for the iPhone. You’ll see a full-on LED flash up front along with interchangeable lenses and vintage aesthetics all around. It’s quite likely that these units will all be released at once while the next generation (for the iPhone 5) brings on a slightly different look to differentiate generations.
This announcement is also accompanied by the first appearance of i.am (the website). This website now shows a “Launching December 6th 2012″ message as well as the official i.am+ logo with the clipped-up photos you see above of each of the three camera accessories. You can also sign up on the site for information as it comes down the chute on the 6th. Also at the moment you’ll find both Britney Spears and will.i.am tweeting their hearts out promoting the Scream and Shout single as the official launch of the music video nears.
The two units we’ve got information on thus far are one of the two black models – one or both of which will be considered part of the “Modern Look” series and will start at 199 pounds (a bit over $300 USD). The white model is the “Vintage Look” series and will be starting at 299 pounds (that being just shy of $500 USD). The Vintage Look model will also be coming with a slide-out keyboard.
[via Telegraph]
Will.i.am iPhone accessory line kicking off with three vintage models is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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This is the music video for the new single “Invasión” by Mexico City-based band The Plastics Revolution. It’s made up entirely of stills processed using Instagram. More »
It’s time to get smart with the developers behind the music streaming app Rdio – updated today for iOS as well as Android. This update brings on a fully redesigned user interface that’s ever-so-slightly cleaner than we’ve ever seen from the app before and will likely instill much more confidence in the system for both artists and those looking to subscribe to the pay service. Last month the team launched a Rdio Artist Program and a massive advertising campaign over the past few months to bring the app into prominence.
We’ve seen the most major billboards in Time’s Square showing off no less than the logo for this app and a blast-faced Madonna looking over the landscape. Does that make a great app? Sure, why not? And while the developers behind this app were at it, they updated the software as well – might as well!
What we’re seeing here is an update that makes the app for mobile devices resemble the web browser-based environment, this bringing the whole family together for a fun party. You’ll see an extremely large back-library of artists still sticking around through this update – essentially the same as Spotify with 18 million. While it would appear, according to TechCrunch’s figures, that Spotify is the more popular of the two services, Rdio may well be coming up quick.
The new Rdio app update will certainly have you thinking twice about updating past that free trial you get when you first sign up. If on the other hand you’re in the mood for free music at home, you’ve got lots of choices beyond Rdio – lots with advertisements backing them up, of course. Rdio remains the same as it was when it launched all those months ago – free trial to pay-to-use only – and no advertisements anywhere.
This app is available for download in the iTunes App Store now. It’s also available in a slightly different iteration for Android in the Google Play app store right this minute!
Rdio updated for iOS and Android with fully re-booted UI is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Earlier today, KORG announced a new music app for the iPad, but they’re not done yet, because they also just announced a new and updated MicroStation keyboard. The MicroStation plugs directly into your computer or tablet so that you can record your music and have it save straight to your computer/tablet with no other devices in the middle.
The MicroStation is a versatile keyboard that is both great for beginners as well as experts who want an easy interface to work with. The keyboard can act as a songwriting tool thanks to its quick and intuitive onboard sequencer for recording your music, and it also works great as a live keyboard, or for those wanting to easily lay down some drum tracks on top of their music.
The new MicroStation has 61 “Natural Touch” keys, which we’re guessing is just another term for weighted keys. The device also comes numerous effects, dual arpeggiators, and a 16-track MIDI recorder. It also features Loop Recording and Visual Grid Sequencing for those music experts who want a little more oomph out of their music gear.
If you happen to not have the MicroStation plugged into a computer for saving music tracks, the keyboard has built-in SD card slot, allowing users to save their song data and other information directly onto an SD card for future listening on a computer. The new KORG MicroStation is available now for $399.
KORG announces updated MicroStation with smaller size and price tag is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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While it may seem disappointing that this Lego record player doesn’t actually play vinyl records, that’s actually good. Its color-coded record playback mechanism is much more awesomerester than standard record playing. More »
It’s time for the remix – call up DJ Cutman and get him on the case – Wii U’s beats need to be made into a full album for all to enjoy. That’s exactly what the man has done here at the launch of the next-generation gaming console, taking the “greatest hits” of the device that’s sold out across the planet and making it into a one-shot album of nine tracks. Though the legality of selling such an album is questionable, you can choose to download the tracks for free at your own risk.
Of course if you’re a current owner of the Wii U, we’d worry less than if you weren’t. The DJ behind this release does indeed go by the name Cutman – that’s not just in jest – and the album covers everything from the front menu down to the firmware update screen. This entire project sounds as though its mixed at the top of its game, having been ripped directly from the Wii U’s software and mixed up right with the finest equipment available to the artist.
You can head over to Cutman’s lab now and grab the whole thing! Meanwhile you should jump on down to our Wii U tag portal to get all the information you need on this fun machine. Let us know what else you want to know about the machine – or this music – as well!
Also be sure to stay tuned as we dive deeper into the Wii U from all sides over the next few weeks! WIth the system selling out all over the planet, it’s only right that we keep you up to date on its availability and on what you’ll be able to do with it once its in your house as well! This little machine is making big waves for Nintendo, that’s for sure!
Wii U menu sounds turned into 9-track music album is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The world-wide best-selling Polysix polyphonic synthesizer has been revealed for the iPad as well as the iPad mini this week. This legendary bit of hardware will now be able to be played digitally by you on either your full-sized Retina-quality iPad or your iPad mini, “fully replicated” per KORG’s specifications. This app is being released with not just one keyboard on-board, but two Polysix units, a mixer, and a six-part drum machine as well.
The original Polysix went on sale all the way back in 1981 when the biggest deal in the world for synthesizers was five-note polyphony. When the designer of the Polysix organized the machine to simultaneously push forth six different sounds at once, his mind exploded with excitement. Here at the tail end of 2012, the machine has another big jump forward: “Polyseq” polyphonic step sequencing action!
The analog mixer you get with this musical collection in an app is reminiscent of the KMX-8 mixer that was out on the market when the original Polysix was released. Similar sounds are included – you’ll be rolling out hard with the greatness of the early 80′s for real. The dual Kaoss pads included also include chordal support. This combination of the Polysix + Kaoss Pads in one app allow you to play inimitable polyphonic sounds of the Polysix with just one finger – it’s magical!
This app is out for iPads of most shapes and sizes and will cost you just $14.99 for a limited time. Starting on the 31st of December, the price will jump back up to $29.99 USD where it’ll stay for the foreseeable future. At the moment we’re playing around with the app and will be sure to let you know if we see any bugs or fantastic features above and beyond the fold!
KORG iPolysix goes multi-tune for iPad and iPad mini is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Want to relive the labors of setting up Nintendo’s new console? How about taking the aural route? DJ Cutman has cut together an unofficial greatest hits album from the Wii U’s built-in soundtrack, encompassing memorable ‘hits’ like the firmware update and menu tunes. We’ve embedded one of Nintendo’s decidedly relaxed tracks after the break, while there’s a little bit more info (and some download links) for the unofficial project at the source below.
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Source: DJ Cutman
Sometimes robots can be better than humans at playing instruments. Sometimes they’re just cooler at it. This herd of little swarm robots—which divvy up the playing between themselves automatically—is the latter. More »
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