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Read this story of how the original Xbox startup sound was created
20 years ago next month, Microsoft’s Xbox console debuted – and there’s a story behind how it got its unique boot sound sequence. Call it this century’s first chip music composition / sonic branding feat.
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Notch just added killer NVIDIA Broadcast support with cool features like body tracking
So, speaking of NVIDIA goodies and why they’re powerful for artists – Notch just added support for all those NVIDIA Broadcaster features covered here in the fall. It’s like a motion capture studio and green screen rig, without the studio or screen.
Azure Kinect promises new motion, sensing for art
Gamers’ interest may come and go, but artists are always exploring the potential of computer vision for expression. Microsoft this month has resurrected the Kinect, albeit in pricey, limited form. Let’s fit it to the family tree.
The vaporwave Windows 98 startup sound remix no one asked for
Peter Kirn - June 27, 2018
DIY + Unusual Music Music tech
Cakewalk SONAR DAW for Windows is back – and it’s now free
Peter Kirn - April 4, 2018
Music tech Software Tech
Apple announces that they’re not ready to announce new pro hardware
Peter Kirn - April 5, 2017
Motion Music tech
How expressive input, immersive 3D might make PCs cooler than Macs
Peter Kirn - October 31, 2016
Motion Music tech
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