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Final Product // ATTIGO TT from Scott Hobbs on Vimeo.
Are the turntable’s days numbered. Scott Hobbes new prototype touch screen turntable may point to a more rectangular future. Still tablists should have no more fear than a violinist worrying a piano player will replace her. There’s lots of ways to make music, and the concept of a rectangular touch screen presents a new paradigm on sound and its design. With potential to rise above the common plethora of audio tools – more essential than say maracas and chaos pads – it’s worth looking out for it at future NAMMs and Muteks

The Wire: Adventures in Modern Music: Burial Interview

This interview with dubstep producer Burial confirms his much acclaimed debut album was produced on soundforge alone. I gotta say I just love Burial interviews as I find him so refreshingly humble. read

First broadcast April 2, 2007
“Genji Siraisi aka Pushtobreak (NYC) is really more of a musician using DJ tools than a traditional DJ. Best known as writer, producer, founding member and beat master of Grammy-nominated artist Groove Collective, Genji brings on a barrage of beats, sounds and melodies with his latest solo performances. He recently visited the WPS1 studios and talked with Jeannie Hopper about his album Censorsh!t and his approach to live electronic performances.” listen

from Genji’s blog http://www.headhole.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=37