Teenage Engineering's OP-1 synth

being that i just post stuff on here that i think is really cool, or relevant to my tastes and interests, i bring you the OP-1 synthesizer by Teenage Engineering. my eyes widened the second i saw screens of this bad boy. As of now, it is not in production. but according to the source, with enough demand, it should make production in 10-12 months.

from Peter Kim, Create Digital Music.com

"The Teenage Engineering OP-1 (Operator 1) is a “pocket-sized” controller and synth. For once, it eschews the cliches of modern hardware design for a look that is truly 2009, influenced by the layout of classic Roland drum machines but made minimal and elegant. It’s a controller. It’s a synth. It has … an FM radio in it? (Yes, that’s FM radio, though it also has the FM synthesis you might expect.)

Features:

• Controller functions: transport controls, 4 rotary encoders, 16 dedicated “quick keys”
• Motion sensor so you can shake the thing
• Stand-alone synthesis (no computer needed), with 8 synth models, 8 samplers
• Synth models: FM synthesis, virtual analog, more (can’t tell what other synth models they intend)
• Effects: Delay, Flutter, Filters, EQ
• Sequencer — described as “at present time, secret.” A secret sequencer? Isn’t it already somewhat secret, seeing as the device isn’t shipping?
• Arpeggiator
• FM radio (so you can record Akufen-style radio samples?)
• Built-in mic, speaker
• Record to MP3
• 12 mm thin
• USB 2.0, minijacks for audio in / out+heaphones
• Battery-powered using the power connector, which is “the same as used in robotic automation applications”
• Holes for a carry strap

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it also includes a VERY beautiful interface. see video below and pictures after the link jump!

Create Digital Music

SKYPE on iPhone/Ipod Touch

sry. ive been busy this week with school and going out and stuff. no time to post!

check my FB for Cool Kids pics btw..

anyways. quick update while im laying in bed..

Skype for the iPhone and iPod Touch just released on the Apple App Store earlier today.

i did discover this earlier this morning but i was in class.

so get to making those free calls!

there have been reports of crashing with jailbroken devices, but i have yet to try on mine.

downloading atm ;]

Did You Know...?

amazing video my unkle sent to the family group email today...

just a little something to pick your brain. ;]

Nokia Headset Competition

so nokia had this headset design competition drawing in over 8000 entries.

the challenge was to design a bluetooth headset inspired by their favorite song.

the 5 finalists have been chosen. im really only feelin 1 of them (daft punk), but all the designs are definitely remarkable,badass, and super creative.

inspirations consist of R Kelly-I Believe I Can Fly, Michael Jackson-Thriller, Michael Jackson-Will You Be There, Daft Punk-Robot Rock, Rufige Kru-Dark Metal

Robot Rock headset by G Smith, inspired by Daft Punk track Robot Rock

Read More: CreativeReview.co.uk

Blue Tinted X360

so the 2009 game developers conference is going on this week in San Francisco.

game developers will be given a special new treat if they are planning on getting the new XBox 360 dev kits this summer. Microsoft has unveiled the new blue tinted machines at the GDC conference. and oh how luscious it is.

in addition to the color, the memory has also been upgraded to 1GB to allow for devs to stretch their legs a bit.

More pictures @ MTV Multiplayer Blog. link below

Read: MTV Multiplayer Blog

The Kooks - Kids (MGMT)

tight acoustic cover i listened to today. its The Kooks with their version of Kids by MGMT

thought i should share it.

The Kooks - Kids (MGMT

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DJ Hero

interesting thing i spotted on engadget today.

Activision, responsible for Guitar Hero and the Tony Hawk series, have confirmed a couple months ago that they will be making a game called DJ Hero. and anything "hero" these days means matching the colored dots with the colored circles in extremely hard sequences (see Dragonforce). apparently the online website went live today, with absolutely no details whatsoever. im actually kind of excited to see how this turns out, given my new found interest in DJing.

http://www.djhero.com/

Heres a video to stimulate you.

MSTRKRFT - Fist of God

i havent really been keeping up with any of my dance music lately.

so my friend shaun wrote on my facebook wall the other night about MSTRKRFT's new stuff...i knew i had to check it out.

now i know this album was released back in January..but i told you....i havent been up to date with my dance stuff...so gimme a break.

intrigued just by the cover, which is a collage of female asses and thighs formed to form a fist punching at you. i suppose this is what the fist of god looks like idk. but you know thats gotta be some dirty shit.

anyways. back to the point. needless to say, its a new mstrkrft album for fucks sake, how could you not be excited for it. the first thing i noticed was the surprising number of guests on the album. Lil Mo, N.O.R.E., Isis, John Legend, Jahmal of the Carps, E-40, Ghostface Killah!, Freeway.

MSTRKRFT's sound is instantly recognizable with their driving "dirty" distorted synths and house beats. But the crazy, party, drunk, "get fuckd up" theme kinda started getting old with some songs started to sound alike towards the end. 'Vuvuvu' - tight beat, too rave-like for me and got really repetitive. i definately love mstrkrft, and they are definately one of top favs. but this album is no Cross.

my recommendation: Definately check it out if your a fan. it is a great album. synths love all around :D

My Notable Tracks:

1000 Cigarettes

Bounce Ft. N.O.R.E. and Isis

Heartbreaker

Click Click Ft. E-40

Word Up Ft. Ghostface Killah

ps.-

im really pissed about not seeing them at sxsw the other night. i hear their live shows are amazing. esp. since they do all their synths/beats/drums whatever, LIVE. its not just some guys looping shit on Abelton. if you ever get a chance to see them perform, i suggest you do not pass it up.

Snoop Dogg Millionaire?

yes. snoop dogg in a new dubstep beat Feat. Tanvi Shah by Wild Animals and Chase & Status

current opinions: alot of people claiming that snoop is killing dubstep

imo, it wasnt that bad...i lasted like a minute before i hit pause

"Snoop Dogg Millionaire" was produced by Wild Animals and Chase & Status; it also features the Hustle Boyz on the chorus. Los Angeles' Wild Animals (John Legend, Kurupt, Murs) is one of music's hottest up and coming production duo. UK's Chase & Status won the Best Album Award at the 2009 Drum and Bass Awards."

opening!

just getting started. ;]

if your reading this... thank you

-one step closer to enlightenment