This is a basic Compression Chart for student reference; this can be used as a basic guide when approaching the task of processing different types of audio material with Compression. This reference will be periodically updated. Remember this is guide and not definitive, nothing is set in stone, but it should prove useful.

John Harding

This is a basic EQ Chart for student reference; this can be used as a basic guide when approaching the task of processing different types of audio material with EQ. This reference will be periodically updated throughout the term. Remember this is guide and not definitive, nothing is set in stone, but it should prove useful.

John Harding

This is a short message  informing that I plugged a M-Audio Axiom 25 MIDI controller into the USB port and it was recognised immediately. Sooperlooper, Specimen, JackRack, Hydrogen… perfect. I didn’t yet figure out how the transport buttons work.  The manual is telling me weird stuff…

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Somewhere along the way, audiophiles became as obsessed with look as with sound quality. So set aside for a minute your ears and your skepticism: Here are the world’s most beautiful-looking audio devices.

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Most people now go digital when it goes to buying a photo camera, so why do people always print out their photos? People should just go out and buy a digital photo frame to save a ton of money on not printing out every photo. The Giinii Ultra-Thin 8 Inch Digital Picture Frame (let’s call it Giinii DPF) is one example of such devices.

The Giinii DPF is basically a screen with its own memory, an additional memory card slot, and a USB port to connect to your computer. You can either have your photo download via USB to the on-board memory or just switch them up in some flash memory cards. You’re not restricted to just one type of card either, the Giinii DPF can view SD, Sony Memory Stick, xD, Compact Flash, or Multimedia Card.

It reads JPEG, GIF, and TIF picture formats, it has a number of transition effects, it can show multiple photos in Collage mode. As for other multimedia formats, it does audio (MP3, WMA) and video (AVI, MOV). Everything can be seen in landscape or portrit orientation.

The screens resolution is 800 by 600, which is O.K. On the upside, it is thin at almost half and inch and can hang on the wall. The bad part is it’s not battery operated and must be plugged into a power outlet to work.

Besides media playback, there is a clock that you can set alarms up with. A remote control or button in the back are used to control/navigate.

Costs $130. This particular digital multimedia frame is alright, but there are better offerings on the market.

Logitech X-240 iPod Speaker System

The Logitech X-240 iPod Speaker System seemed like good speakers for their price. It was a little annoying they had to be manually switched on each time, and if not, no sound comes out at all. Some people prefer to have a least a little sound coming through un-amplified. The Logitech X-240 maintain a low hum when idle compared to other speakers. The bass coming from the subwoofer is better than what you would expect.

The little touches help also. Extra long speaker cords help to put the speakers in most places you want. Despite the name, the Logitech X-240 isn’t restricted to just iPods. It also is useful for all mp3 players (including Zune) and also for computer use.

Overall, sound was good, functionality decent, and looks are good. Pleased with the speakers and they get a 4.5 out of 5.

Interesante video donde Hawtin nos muestra como es su configuración a la hora de tocar, y como tiene establecido cada uno de los elementos de su setup.

Der Mai beschert uns JamMate, ein neues Gesicht unter den Anbietern von Musikinstrumenten und professional Audio Produkten. Im Lieferkatalog sind die Produkte:

CDP-1

Primus a25

UFO

Das JamMate CDP-1 ist ein klassisches Homepiano mit einer integrierten USB Audio Schnittstelle. das JamMate Primus a25 bietet eine Audio Schnittstelle in einem Masterkeyboardcontroller mit 2 Oktaven. Das JamMate UFO ist ähnlich wie das Rode Podcaster ein USB Mikrofon  mit integrierter Audio-Schnittstelle zum Gebrauch als Kopfhöreranschluß zum latenzfreien Abhören ohne externe Hardware. Das JamMate Ufo ist im Gegensatz zum Rode Podcaster (dynamische Kapsel) ein Kondensatormikrofon