Audio and Video Illusion called the McGurk Effect
December 19, 2012 – 2:05 pm | No Comment

It is true, music is best heard when your eyes are closed or if you can get really really close to the stage performer.
Everyone knows this because visual cues can at time be distracting. …

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Herbie Hancock shows his Fairlight CMI to the Sesame Street kids
July 20, 2010 – 1:16 pm | 2 Comments
Herbie Hancock shows his Fairlight CMI to the Sesame Street kids

I always loved how Sesame Street brought in all sorts of fantastic musical guests for the kids and viewers. Here’s a great clip of Herbie Hancock showing the Sesame Street gang his Fairlight CMI:

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Amazing drum machine robot
June 23, 2010 – 8:33 pm | 2 Comments
Amazing drum machine robot

I love drum machines – from the boooom of the tr808 to the snappy kick of the tr909, to all the weird an wonderful sounds from early analogue boxes. Well, here’s a completely different …

The Wicks Looper – Acid Mix
March 8, 2010 – 10:48 am | No Comment
The Wicks Looper – Acid Mix

If you’re into noise generation, or even if you just like to fiddle with cool little sound gadgets, the Wicks Looper – Acid Mix might be just the thing for you.

Made in Australia by a …

The Breakcore Kid
September 1, 2009 – 4:12 pm | One Comment
The Breakcore Kid

Kukowa brings us this awesome little video, the Breakcore Kid. Combining video and audio sampling, it’s freaking hilarious.
Just watch: