Remix, Recode, and Rework “Tether,” an Interactive Song by Plaid
We’re already familiar with designer and developer Jono Brandel‘s exciting new work — the spritely, sample-based Patatap web instrument made in collaboration with Lullatone was one of the most unique music applications on the internet for quite some time. Now for a more focused application, Brandel has teamed up with UK electronic music duo Plaid to create “Tether,”
AAMPP’s App Update Connects More Fans with More Music
By Carolyn Heneghan Launched on the App Store just last night, the social music network AAMPP is finally officially open to the music-loving masses. We’ve excitedly watched AAMPP leading up to this launch, and now it’s time to turn AAMPP over to you, with the newest update to their iOS mobile app. After opening AAMPP®,
Eternal Bliss™, The Internet’s Most Relaxing Website
If your daily routine feels slightly short of zen, the fine folks at Red Bull Music have flipped their all-nighter switch to curate a bit of guided relaxation. Just days ahead of the eclectic month-long RBMA Festival in New York City, the energy drink-powered company and culture engine invites us to take part in a customizable meditation
Audulus Brings Mobile Modular Synthesis to iPhone
In philosophy, a first principle is a basic, foundational proposition or assumption that cannot be deduced from any other proposition or assumption. In mathematics, first principles are referred to as axioms or postulates. In the mobile modular music processing app Audulus, first principles are the core of sound design. Created and designed by software engineer W. Taylor
Leico’s ray.sniff~ Max Device Converts Your Web Browsing Data to Audio
You’ve likely never pondered what your web activity might sound like…yes, sound like, if it were converted into sound. Thankfully, Max community member Leico, from Japan, has constructed ray.sniff~, a Max patch to answer the looming mystery of broadband exploration we never thought of asking ourselves: what does the internet sound like? Inspired by Alva
Pharrell’s “Happy,” Stripped of Music
Despite the overflowing and almost cringe-worthy joy of the song, we were thrilled at Pharrell’s breakthrough infinite-loop video for “Happy.” But just to remind us that happiness is fleeting (and that a good bit of sound design goes a long way) the sound designers at Dutch music agency House of Halo have given Pharrell and his featured