Music should always be fun. Then again, it’s hard not to be fun when you’re making music using a joystick controller. Industrial Designer Christian Peetz has designed the DJ Machine, which he refers to as the Finger Orchestra, as his entry for the James Dyson Award.
While each joystick controller is programmable, the unit also has the ability to communicate via Bluetooth.
More pics and demonstration video after the break!
Jimmy Jazz interviews Tha Bizness as the production duo discuss the Seattle hip-hop scene, Auto-Tune trends, emerging artists, and working with such artists as Drake, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, and R Kelly. Visit Jimmy Jazz to read the entire interview. Notable Quote: "Especially in this day and age, no matter who the artist is, everybody … Read more
OooMy Design pays tribute to the glory days of cassette tapes with their Cassette Tape Lamps, which are available in both floor model and smaller table sizes. Since the lamps were created by simply tying together a number of previously used cassettes, the creators add that it’s possible to play with the lamps and even switch your own tapes in and out.
Visit OooMy Design for more info.
[Boing Boing via Inhabitat]
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DJ Jazzy Jeff discusses his appearance in DJ Hero, passion for music, the possible impact that the game may have on future DJ’s. Sitting through the forced commercial is a little painful, but it’s worthwhile if only to hear Jeff talk about his days as a "bathroom DJ." Notable Quote: "I’m very, very excited that … Read more
Mac based producers/musicians will be excited to know that Apple has released its long awaited update to Logic, which boasts a number of new features such as Amp Designer, Pedalbaord, and Flextime. The update requires Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later and comes complete with: DVD containing Logic Pro 9, MainStage 2, Soundtrack Pro 3, … Read more
Clothing manufacturer Mighty Healthy NYC presents J Rawls Hotel Beats Vol. 1. The free collection features 21 recent instrumentals that were composed entirely in a hotel room.
Download: Hotel Beats Vol. 1 by J Rawls
Hit up J Rawls on MySpace or visit Might Healthy’s website.
Back cover after the break!
After detailing the career of Just Blaze, OTA returns with The Unauthorized Biography of DJ Premier. The feature covers Primo’s start as a DJ in Texas, his move to New York, and the influence of Marley Marl on his style. The biography ultimately documents the story of Gangstarr and DJ Premier’s unparalleled influence on generations … Read more
DJ Kid Capri and DJ Revolution discuss the evolution of mixtapes and the artistry involved in being a successful DJ. Notable Quote: "I never wanted to be looked at as a somebody that just plays records. I wanted to be looked at as an artist and I wanted all the DJ’s to look at themselves … Read more
Teeko of 4ONEFUNK performs a live tribute/reworking of Herbie Hancock’s "Rockit" as part of a showcase during the 2009 Louisiana regional DMC DJ battle.