DIY + Unusual Software Tech
OSC to MIDI conversion and MIDI over network, with a free, open source tool
Music gear and software supports MIDI. Visual software supports OSC. You have a network and want to easily run MIDI over it. Sound familiar? Here’s a clever free tool (with open code you can also learn from) that acts as an essential tool.
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Watch this entertaining how-to on hacking Mutable’s Plaits for just intonation
It’s like esoteric music tech bingo: Mutable Instruments Eurorack meets just intonation meets open source meets virtualization meets microprocessor programming meets soldering.
Peter Kirn - March 12, 2021
DIY + Unusual Gear Modular-Analog Tech
Make that iPhone a futuristic Tricorder, pocket Kinect: ZIG SIM + TouchDesigner
The new iPhones and iOS are three-dimensional instruments, depth-sensing 3D cameras – pure magic. And one of Japan’s top studios has given away a tool that lets you unlock all of that, including with powerful visual app TouchDesigner.
Watch a hacked DJ technique made with karaoke tapes, by Ōedo Technica
Peter Kirn - January 12, 2021
DIY + Unusual Music Tech
How to get started hacking Mutable Instruments modules, in a video guide
Peter Kirn - November 25, 2020
DIY + Unusual Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
Novation Launchpad X, mini are the latest take on the hit music grid controller
Peter Kirn - October 15, 2019
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