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The Dawn of Electronic Music |
Our Heritage |
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Electronic music
has become synonymous with all forms and styles of music. From Techno,
to
psychedelic, symphonic and rock, country to classical, synthesizers,
computers
and sequencers have revolutionized the music industry. Composers can
now create and listen to full orchestral pieces at the touch
of a button, whereas in years past they would have had to wait for an
orchestra
to decide to play their music before they would ever get to hear it.
Composers,
thanks to electronic innovations, now have total control over their
music and
the way it sounds. Whether you are formally trained or not, the only
limitations in music you may have is your own creativity. Electronic music got
its' start earlier than one might imagine. >>> |
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Audiopad |
Tech Talk |
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A new and innovative
computer interface called an Audiopad, was unveiled in
Barcelona,
Spain
recently at the Sonar festival. An Audiopad
is a computer interface for
controlling pre-programmed tracks that can be used for both improvisation and
composition of music. This is a unique tool which will be highly appreciated in the future by
performers. It can be used on stage because it is very easy to handle. Not only
is it fun to play, but it is also fun to watch which will make it a favorite
tool among musicians and their audience. Audiopad is the brainchild of two
PhD's from MIT, James Patten and Benjamin Recht. Audiopad is based on Pattens'
Sensetable whereby the controls are projected onto the table with radio
sensors. Patten is already well known for his exhibits and performances in the
USA and throughout
Europe.
His partner, Benjamin Recht, is not only a performer, but an author of a body
of works on subjects in acoustics and sound engineering. Both Patten and Recht
have high hopes for their latest invention and are hoping to have it
mainstreamed into the music industry in the future. |
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