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Roland’s pedal concept uses AI to let you process everything with anything
The concept prototype Project LYDIA by Roland Future Design Lab uses machine learning tech from Neutone to turn any input into a “tone.” But this isn’t just about “modeling” — far from it. It lets you process anything with anything else. Beatboxing, field recordings — anything becomes an input. That emphasis on sampling and messing around in the real world might make it the opposite of genAI sound. This is tech that demands you go out and play.
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Live techno after Polish punk and communism: Dyktando of Brutaż
Dyktando aka Wiktor Milczarek is turning out dark, hard-hitting music and live sets that are brutally groovy. We got to join him in Sweden for our Conspiracy of Planets event – and to get a tour of his music, and the Polish scene.
Dave Smith Mopho SE: Sensationally Sensible 44-key Monosynth
Monophonic analog synths are all the rage these days. Unfortunately, so too are tiny keyboards or few octaves. The Mopho is what you’ve been asking for. It has 44 keys, semi-weighted, with not only velocity but aftertouch, too. That means you don’t need to relegate your monosynth to tiny basslines and carry another controller. You […]
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