Some bright sparks at AQ Interactive have created a music application for the DS. Called the Korg DS10, it has synthesiser, drum machine, sequencer and effects and filters.
The idea is great but, for me, it’s the interface that will be the most interesting thing to explore. No use of the D-Pad or buttons, the whole thing is managed through the touch-screen. So many possibilities - can a novice keep track?
Look forward to trying it out.
Posted to subotron. Thanks to Conor for pointing it out.
After the triumph of B2B Magazine, I’ve got a short piece in the Technology Weekly section of mad.co.uk - a UK news site specialising in marketing, media, advertising and design.
It’s a short article entitled Open source, RSS and APIs - ignore at your peril. Essentially it’s questioning whether you actually need to build anything from scratch any more given the plethora of services already in existence and available for data-sharing.
I’m actually quite pleased with it. I think it’s a legitimate point of view and, as I concede, whilst not appropriate for all brand encourages another way of considering the approach to online communications. But they haven’t included all links to the various sites. Bit of a shame given that it’s all about connectivity. And links are what make the internet the internet.
I’ll stop moaning. Good to get out there at all. All feedback is welcome btw.
about the origins of electronic music in the UK but were too afraid to ask.” Angus
Three very very interesting films about the pioneers of new sound creation. Here’s the first film, looking at the work of Tristram Cary whom Trevor Pinch says was “dreaming of a future soundscape of London”. You’ve got to love that.
This is a man who was right at the forefront oftechnical innovation in sound/music. Lots know about Nam June Paik and his work in video. Add Tristram Cary to your portfolio of technology pioneers.
And the other two:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX87F2noUR8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fZ3a7OD7iU
Thanks to Angus. He has just bought a Yamaha CS-01. Didn’t know that? Read all about it.
Mildy worrying but mainly quite cool research into wireless worms shows that there is potential for phone viruses to be created whose spread could be modelled in a very similar way to transmission models for influenza. Wireless worms would be transmitted in busy areas and across continents by aeroplane.
Epoq Quad-Band GSM Unlocked Water Resistant Watch Phone. That actually looks like a watch. Someone might actually use this.
Believe.
Found via The Raw Feed
App allows user to create shapes which then obey gravitational effects e.g. falling (according to device orientation), momentum and acceleration.
Found by Rob.
Our highly respected Senior Consultant has stressed that it is important to see and be seen in the digital firmament.
With that in mind, I’ve been putting it about a bit. Here’s an awesome piece of commentary on why so many tech brands are going in for rebrands at the moment. Brace yourself and then click on the tiny image for the full-force piece:
Expect to see me on Newsnight soon.
Incidentally, if you are looking for spokespeople (Newsnight or otherwise) do just get in touch.