thanks, Glen Stefani!

Genki Sudo / “World Order” <-- Google this guy, he's nuts! (In a good way)

So, following up on the previous idea I had, recruiting Phylum Sinter, Praveen, and I (er, as Quantazelle) to do a rotating remix using the online Monome / Tenori-On / APC-40 / Launchpad (ie matrix / grid-based sequencing, etc) flash clone, Nudge, I invited m50 to play with me. Nudge is a very simple sequencer with preset synths (harp, organ, fx, drum kit), and–as m50 discovered–the ability to create multiple patterns, meaning you’re not restricted to one 16 bar loop–one could actually make a song out of this lil flash app.

Anyway, the Pravy + Phylies + Zelle remix project was based on that platform, so that’s also the zelle+m50 deal that’s showcased below. M50 pointed out the additional functionality (more patterns) right as we finished, these are all just 16 bar loops thrown back and forth. Check it out, it’s neat to hear different musicians approach the same material and mold it into something that they are pleased with.

Here’s the play-by-play:

m50: http://inudge.net/#wwc5

quantazelle: http://inudge.net/#5fu8

m50: http://inudge.net/#hilk

quantazelle: http://inudge.net/#4d4n

m50: http://inudge.net/#adwv

quantazelle: http://inudge.net/#6yck

quantazelle: ruh roh…forgot to take my woofie out…brb

m50: http://inudge.net/#briw

quantazelle: http://inudge.net/#6txvz

m50: http://inudge.net/#lpdv

Beep it Deluxe from Michael Una on Vimeo.

We just got shipment of new gamer candy and added three cool new music toys!

Wouldn’t it be cool if Mario’s Question Mark Coin Boxes shot out candy instead? Now they do! And check out this Atari Joystick Gum with a moveable joystick. Neato.

OK, onto the music toys. Beep-It and Beep-It Deluxe are both optical theremins. They both output a square wave whose pitch is controlled by the amount of light striking a photoresistor. You control the pitch by casting shadows over the light sensor, or by pointing it towards/away from a light source. It sounds really 8-Bit / Chiptuney. The Deluxe version comes in a fancy bamboo case with more knobs and functionality. $35-$65

Seeq-it is a square wave synthesizer with a built-in stepped sequencer. There are 8 steps to the sequence, and each step can be set to a different pitch or turned off. LEDs on the front panel indicate the position and speed of the sequence as it moves in a circle. A 2nd low-frequency oscillator can be used to modulate the output pitch, resulting in additional tones and rhythms. A built-in resonant lowpass filter allows for fat frequency sweeps and tone control. Seeq-it’s sound is reminiscent of both 8-bit video games and classic techno sequencers. The pitch output ranges from very high to very low, earth-shaking bass frequencies. $195

Seeq-it from Michael Una on Vimeo.

G-STAR STORE CHICAGO: 1525 N. Milwaukee Ave. Wicker Park 773.342.2623

Experimental artist and researcher Michael Esposito will present some experiments and sound art from his recent work with Electronic Voice Phenomena. Michael recently completed an album in collaboration with Brent Gutzeit constructed from EVP recordings gathered at dorkbot Chicago’s host, Enemy.

Michael Esposito is an experimental artist and researcher in Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP). Over the years, under the Phantom Airwaves institution, Michael has participated in hundreds of paranormal investigations all over the world. He has conducted extensive research at many active locations and has developed a great deal of unique theory and devised many unique experiments within the field of EVP.

Working extensively with EVP’s relationship to experimental music, Michael combines EVP with field recording and related frequency tones of research sites to provide an audio-archeological picture of both sides of the veil. Michael is currently published by Touch Music[MCPS] UK.

Enemy Sound. 7pm. Free.
1550 N. Milwaukee Ave 3rd Fl.
Chicago, IL 60622
http://www.enemysound.com

What is a “dorkbot”?! The idea of the international dorkbot network is “people doing strange things with electricity” and meeting in informal, friendly environments to discuss their projects. These projects could include hardware hacks, New Media Art projects, creative code, circuit bent musical instruments or wild DIY garage science!

By Ronald Jenkees.

During Mutek….great crew these cats.

160 wpm. Yeah. On a typewriter.

“They couldn’t keep me busy 8 hours a day 5 days a week…I just love it so I type all the time….be the best at whatever you decide to do in your life “