If you missed the DJ Clark Kent returns for part 2 of his NHTVSN interview to express his views on the difference between Black history vs. entertainment, race, and media. Make sure to check out part 1 if you haven’t seen it yet.
Software developer TVCSC has further contributed to cellie based music production with their iStylophone base on the 1960’s Dubreq Stylophone, which was billed as a pocket electronic organ. $5.95 gets you all the pocket organ fun you can handle. [via Crave]
Gabe Saporta from Cobra Starship takes us aboard their mobile tour bus studio while talking about the challenge of recording on the road, differences in musical styles, and using Propellerhead’s Reason.
Thought you were the only person who though of having a record player in your car? The iVinyl portable turntable takes it all to a whole new level.
While DJ’s have a never ending love affair with vinyl, we’ve almost never been accused of being audiophiles… those types are truly different breed. Nevertheless, this 4 armed turntable by HIghwater Sound might be of interest other vinyl obsessed individuals. Apparently, living the hard life of the audiophile lifestyle prefer different records to be played … Read more
Another reason to consider purchasing the updated iPod nano. Contexture Design has created a limited number of nano cases made from recycled cassette shells. Grab one while you can over at 45ipodcases. [via TUAW]
Sunz of Man producer Supreme returns with his trusty MPC 2500 to give a quick lesson on how to create your own brand of "Board Funk". "Skateboard Preme" gives tips on how to chop, extract, and replay samples using the Akai MPC 2500. Always entertaining… come to find out Supreme was even in Thrasher Mag … Read more
As part of his Life as a Pro Tools 8 Product Manager series, Scott Church delves into the MIDI editor with tips on operation and insight into Digidesign’s implementation.
Vintage production fans will love this one… a Roland TR-707 that’s been bent to hell and back. With the Roland TR-707 being the first drum machine I ever owned, the Diabolical Modified TR-707 resonates as a thing of beauty. [via MS]
Crate diggers and vinyl enthusiasts have a tendency to love the sound of natural static. Experimental musicians Otomo Yoshihide and Aoyama Yasutomo have taken the concept of unnatural sound to the next level with their interpretation entitled With Records, which utilizes about a hundred portable record players. [via Make]