This 2-person synth-sampler combo is the ultimate instrument for DJs
Nov23
on November 23, 2015
at 6:05 am
Posted In: Around the Web, audio, Colloidoscope, DJ, Electronic music, Gadgets, Sampler, Synthesizer
A couple of researchers have developed a hybrid keyboard that combines a sampler and a supercollider synth engine. It allows two people to capture, manipulate and play samples with keyboards… at the same time. Designed by Ben Bengler & Fiore Martin, the Colloidoscope features a large waveform display with knobs to help performers select a portion of the sample they want to play with. They can then turn the resulting sound into a synth instrument. Now for the bad news: you can’t buy it, because it’s only a prototype and the team doesn’t yet have plans to manufacture it commercially…
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