Deals Gear Music Music tech Special Stories Tech
Roland’s Tadeo Kikumoto on 808, part by part: the ukiyo-e drum machine
You think you know the 808? Listen to how Mr. Tadeo Kikumoto, Roland’s lead developer at the time, talks about what went into the machine. That walks through origins, from kick to claps, in this excerpt from the book Inspire the Music: 50 Years of Roland History, thanks to publisher Bjooks.
Read more
The late Dave Smith with Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle, Tony Karavidas talking OB-X8 design
We’re fortunate for all the time we get to spend together talking about the stuff we love and meeting the people who make our musical instruments. And that time is always limited. So this moment from the OB-X8 team is especially worth watching for all four designers – and RIP, Dave.
Peter Kirn - October 26, 2022
Gear Music tech Tech
Wowa Cwejman, synthesizer designer, has died at 72
The small community of people who design electronic musical instruments has lost a unique imagination. Word arrived yesterday that Wlodzimierz “Wowa” Cwejman of Cwejman Music had died.
Peter Kirn - February 1, 2021
Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
Gazing Back at You: Responsive Typography and Face Tracking [Source]
Peter Kirn - August 14, 2013
Archive Motion Music tech
Video as Message: Seeing NYC's Chaotic "Three-Way" Streets
Peter Kirn - June 28, 2011
Archive Motion Music tech
Video as Message: Seeing NYC’s Chaotic “Three-Way” Streets
Peter Kirn - June 28, 2011
Archive Motion Music tech
Tell Us Your Picks: Top Visualists, Best Work, Vital Technologies of 2010
Peter Kirn - December 28, 2010
Archive Motion Music tech
CDM Newswire
brings together the latest breaking news on music, technology, gear, and live visuals. Got a project, found a news tip, or want to share your product? Submit to us directly.