Tag: DRUMS

Monkey Machine is definitely the coolest, most fun thing I've seen all day. It's also one of the best uses I've seen recently for the rapidly-aging Java programming language. What is it? It's a really, really nice, simple drum machine, with lots of cool features. It's very easy to use, and it's almost irresistible; once I launched it, I was compelled to play with it! You begin with a looping ...

digg_url = 'http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2010/02/22/jazari-the-one-man-wii-band/'; It isn't often that you see the fusion of software, hardware and pure creative genius. You can't deny that this is something else entirely -- seriously, you can stop reading here and just watch the video after the cut. If you're still here, perhaps seeking a little more convincing, get this: Patrick ...

You've never seen anything as tubular, funky or mondo as this web-based drum set from RonWinter.tv, loaded with awesome 80's sounds. It's got kicks, snares, a few vocoder-ed out vocal bits, and everything else you need to annoy the crap out of anyone in listening distance with your latest jam. The drum set is keyboard-controlled, so you don't have to let clicking on things slow you down. On top ...

For new users, learning to use music composition software can be a daunting task. As programs become more powerful and feature rich, it gets more difficult to find applications that one can immediately pick up and play with. Enter Hydrogen. As intuitive as it is powerful, this gem of Open Source Software enables anyone from the casual tinkerer to the seasoned professional to make great sounding ...