There's a tiny audio distorting monster on the block, and it's name is Kaoss, Kork Mini Kaoss Pad 2 Dynamic Effect Processor for short, and it comes complete with the features you need to turn your DJ station into a massive fingertip express. What this device does it takes your finger tapping, pressing, pushing, and pulling into its tiny computer brain and makes your motions into beautiful noises on the fly. You'll be following in the steps of such fabulous devices as the Kaoss Pad Quad and the Kaoss Pad KP3 with this most lovely of pocketable tappers.
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Korg Monotron DUO and DELAY tiny synthesizers available now
The folks at Korg have released a bit of info on a couple more tiny keyboards, synthesizers to add to the already awesome hero original Korg Monotron with the Monotron DUO and the Monotron DELAY, both of them an unbelievably inexpensive way to get unique custom-tweaked musical notes to your fingertips. We've already reviewed the original Korg Monotron, so you should have a pretty good idea of what you're getting into here with these two new models. Each of these little beasts have their own set of features and colors to make them unique enough for you to want to own the whole series.
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Behringer outs three new iPad mixers for pro recording
Yesterday, I mentioned a new app that has landed for the iPad that turns it into a professional mixer and recorder. Today, we have three new offerings from Behringer that are more hardware intense. The new mixers are being unveiled at the NAMM Show and are all small format premium offerings with a direct iPad interface that integrates the tablet into the mix.
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1811 Fourier Technique improved upon, video, images, audio set to improve
Back in 1811 there was a mathematical technique proposed, it now known to us as Joseph Fourier's Fourier Technique, a technique which eventually translated itself into one of the most basic ways we now encode and de-code images, music, and many other kinds of media - what's being proposed by MIT now is that there's a much more efficient way to go about all of it. The Fourier Technique took a complex signal, broke it down into several components, transmitted or processed them each separately, then re-combined them into what was basically there in the first place. In 1965 this technique was translated to computers, and sweet packaging did occur.
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Satechi Audio Move SD portable speaker released, microSDHC card slot in tow
We're looking at you, Satechi, and your seemingly awesome feature of being able to roll with content straight off of a microSDHC/microSD card right out of the box, not to mention your strange sub sandwich overall aesthetic. This device, the Satechi Audio Move SD portable speaker, has been both announced and made available by Satechi this week, it lighting up our eyeballs with its lovely features. For just $29.99, you too can be blasting beats out from your desk effortlessly.
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V-Moda Faders Review
There comes a time in every publisher’s life when he or she must review something so tiny, so seemingly insignificant, that it otherwise might have slipped through the cracks – that’s what’s happening here with the V-Mode Faders earplugs. What these little buds are is blockers of sound. They look by all means to be in-ear speakers like their very close cousins, but in that they block the sound instead of blast it, here we’ve got an ever-so-slightly unique piece of gadgetry.
Auria 48-track recording system app hits iPad
If you are the sort who likes to create your own tunes, and you want to be able to do it on the road using your iPad this new app is for people just like you. The app is called Auria, and it comes from WaveMachine Labs. The app has debuted at the 2012 Winter NAMM show and will sell for $49.99. That makes it one of the more expensive apps for the iPad, but it appears to offer a lot for the audio fan.
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SuperTooth Disco 2 bluetooth speaker hands-on
There's a brand new little ultra-simple fabulously powerful speaker on the block, and it comes in one whole heck of a lot of different colors: SuperTooth's Disco 2, our hands-on experience with it right here before your eyes! This device is the next generation after the awesome original Disco we've already reviewed over a year ago, and the time is ripe for the second round to be a-launching! Let's get this sound-blasting experience on the road!
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Outdoor Technologies Turtle Shell bluetooth speaker hands-on
There was a trailer full of goodies in the middle of a hall at CES 2012 with one gigantic gorilla man logo on the side, this being Outdoor Technologies, a group that's about to explode onto the scene with such gems as their waterproof cases for iPhone and this, their wireless boombox "Turtle Shell." This device is made for your hardcore activities such as biking, hiking, and camping as its both waterproof and fully mountable. Attach it to your bike, your rucksack, or even yourself!
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TRAKTOR teases futuristic DJ station with analog and digital intertwined
Slated for the Spring of 2012, TRAKTOR has today shown off a station that'll take the last vestiges of advantage live performers had to place it in the hands of all peoples, the music expanding to the masses with no hinderances. What this station represents is a new tie between digital and analog mixing for the DJ on the run as well as professionals having worked in the field for generations. We're in an exciting time for digital music, folks, no doubt about that.
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The Best of CES 2012
Welcome to our massive “best-of” wrap-up for CES 2012, complete with everything from smartphones to PCs and headphones and back, topped off with our own “most used gear” section for the curious. What you’ll find is that though there were more exhibitors, attendees, and media attention payed to the show than ever before, the overall result was a lot of the same gear re-hashed with a few new specifications. Pay special close attention to the conclusion of this post for a bit of a whopper if you’re a big fan of the largest show of the year here in the United States.
Skullcandy Mix Master over-ear headphones hands-on
We decided to go on a bit of a headphones and tiny speakers spree in the last couple of days at CES 2012, ending up all over the place for sound quality and notoriety in the industry, finding such odd gems as this: The Mix Master over-ear headphones by Skullcandy. While you can pick these up in a shiny black version, we went straight for the wildest color scheme we could find, the specs the same no matter which colorway you decide on. These phones hold the special distinction of having Propriety Mylar Drivers approved by none other than Mix Master Mike himself.
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