The complete plans for making this amazingly fun synthesizer are available on Instructables. The creator, lonesoulsurfer, provides plans for the circuit board, the colorful front panel, and the wood case. It's beautiful!
Complete instructions for making the "Beatmaster 2000" -sequencer and beat synth
Beatboxer spits out incredible deep house groove
Beatbox maestro Tom Thum has dazzled us with his vocal percussion and faux-synth scatting for years. (Check out this incredible vocal scratching demo from 2015 and a trip hop piece from earlier this year!) In this fresh clip below, Thum spits some deep house with just his mouth and a digital looper: READ THE REST
Iconic composer Vangelis of "Chariots of Fire" and "Blade Runner" fame, RIP
Greek composer and synthesizer music pioneer Vangelis—who famously created the extraordinary soundtracks to Chariots of Fire (1981) and Blade Runner (1982)—has died at age 79. "My music does not try to evoke emotions like joy, love, or pain from the audience. It just goes with the image, because I work in the moment," he once… READ THE REST
Biggie Smalls will get an Empire State Building Tribute for his 50th birthday
Perception is a strange thing. For example, it'll always rub me the wrong way that I'm somehow older than Biggie Smalls ever got a chance to be. Even though he only lived to be 24 years old, I still picture Biggie as more of an adult than I am. Another interesting shift in the perception… READ THE REST
Ditch the extra cup of coffee. This gadget can really boost your productivity
Whether gaming in your spare time or burying yourself in spreadsheets at your 9-to-5, efficiency matters. And while you may have the latest and greatest laptop or smartphone to work on, its small screen can totally kill your enjoyment, especially when you're hopping over to different apps or watching your favorite streaming content. If you're looking for a way… READ THE REST
Enjoy a pet without the mess with this robotic canine!
The world is full of reasons to love dogs. How could you not? They are cute, kind, thoughtful, and always trying to make friends. The world is also full of reasons to love technology. But is there a way to bring these two together? Is the world ready for robotic dogs? The answer is yes! Petoi just… READ THE REST
This Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle with Rosetta Stone is the perfect way to learn a new skill
If there was ever a time to refresh what's going on in that noggin, it's now that you're finally digging into new technology instead of the old hat ways you're used to. You've finally got a good hold on life, and now it's time to elevate your value. This Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle is perfect for… READ THE REST
