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Behringer has announced the Virtualizer Pro 3D FX2000, a high-performance 3D multi-engine effects processor with Real Sound Modeling technology.

The VIRTUALIZER PRO 3D FX2000 Effects Processor uses BEHRINGER’s Real Sound Modeling (RSM) technology to give 71 stereo algorithms the power to accurately emulate a wide range of acoustic environments.

Effects options include 12 different reverb programs, modulation, amp simulation, distortion and special effects, as well as dynamic and psychoacoustic processing. Performance is further enhanced through user-addressable high and low EQ and wave-adaptive VIRTUAL ROOM reverb algorithms. Logical grouping of parameters, along with the combination of encoders, buttons, LEDs and an easily readable LED display, are included for intuitive operation.

Virtualizer Pro 3D FX2000 features

• 71 breathtaking new algorithms—true RSM (Real Sound Modeling) stereo and 3D effects.
• Wave-adaptive virtual Room reverb algorithms for natural reverb and delay.
• Awesome modulation, dynamic, psychoacoustic and EQ algorithms.
• Authentic amp simulation, distortion and special effects.
• 11 effect combinations with selectable serial / parallel configuration.
• Up to 7 adjustable parameters plus 2-band EQ per effect.
• 24-bit A/D and D/A converters with 64/128-times oversampling.
• True stereo processing for realistic channel separation in stereo image.
• 100 factory presets plus 100 user memory locations.
• Extensive MIDI implementation.
• Accurate LED level meters for perfect level setting and optimum performance.
• Servo-balanced XLR and ¼” TRS inputs and outputs.
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life.
• Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany.

The Virtualizer Pro 3D FX2000 will be available soon for an MSRP of 120 EUR / $199 USD.

More information: Behringer / Virtualizer Pro 3D FX2000

Some interesting things I found recently:

# Nudge

Hobnox has launched Nudge, a virtual-instrument widget designed for self-expressive online music making & sharing.

It’s fun and simple to use and you don’t need to know a single thing about producing music to make your own individual songs in minutes!

Brought to you by the developers of the Audiotool, nudge is yet another example of the pioneering work of the team dedicated to creating the best online music production tools.

Nudge features

• Includes 8 different sounds.
• 16 Step Matrix allows drawing or selecting notes with your mouse.
• Adjust each Track Volume & Panorama to correct the mix & set the overall Master volume.
• Tempo can be adjusted.
• Get + Share feature sends links and emails to your friends.
• Embed the widget on your own profile, blog or webpage.

Lots of fun, just try it below.

# DSO nano by Seeed Studio.

DSO nano is a pocket size digital storage oscilloscope fulfills basic electronic engineering requirements.

It is based on ARM Cortex™-M3 compatible 32 bit platform, equipped with 320*240 color display, SD card capability, USB connection, and chargeable batteries. Weighs only 60g!

More details on the Seeed Studio blog.

# PIC_MIDI

Giancarlo Todone of nerds’ headquarter posts introduces to PIC_MIDI, a homebrew solution for converting an old keyboard to MIDI.

An "open" electronic project involving a Microchip PIC 18F452, two simple and cheap de-mux 74hc138, a bunch of passive components and some software to build a MIDI master keyboard controller supporting velocity, continuous controller handling and strict adherence to MIDI protocol. Ease of setup and cheapness of required parts make this project suitable for intermediate hobbists, while technical specs such as low latency and high sensitivity to note-velocity make the device desirable for all musicians and DIY enthusiasts having an old keyboard lying around. EAGLE CAD schematics allow for quick circuit understanding and assisted production of custom PCB, while simple MikroC PIC code provides additional customizability in circuit's behaviour.

Some interesting things I found recently:

# The Oil Rig Turntable: The Turntable

Paulo Rebordão writes:

After coming across some DIY efforts at building turntables, I too decided to give it a try… For the turntable, I went for an all aluminium construction and a decidedly “mechanical” look.

# Motor Keys

This project can be used to make music with small dc electro motors, controled by a small keyboard.

Gijs writes:

A project i have been working on for to long..
In it i use a keyboard to control DC electronic motors to make music. There there are endless possibilitys.

# Fretless Fader Midi Prototype with Vestax Controller One

This is the first public view of the Fretless Fader system I designed for use with the Controller One (posted February 22, 2009). With this you can cut and change notes through 2 octaves without taking your hands away from the vinyl and fader.

Via CDM

# DIS.PLAY » Blog Archive » Final documentation: Impress

Impress is the deliverance of the touch screen from its technical stiffness, coldness and rigidity. It breaks the distance in the relationship of human and technology, because it is not any longer the user which is subjected to technology, but in this case the display itself has to cave in to the human. Impress is a chance of approach of user and technology, above all, from technology.

It is a matter of a flexible display consisting of foam and force sensors which is deformable and feels pleasantly soft. Impress works with the parameters position and time like other touch screens as well, but in addition to that, it reacts, above all, on the intensity of pressure.

Mildon Studios has released version 2.0 of EQ One, a freeware equalizer VST plug-in for Windows PC.

Intended for those who need to get their mix done fast and clean but want to have a lot of control over the sound, Back Stage EQ ONE packs eight controls for adjusting certain characteristics of the sound such as depth, warmth, body, clarity, presence, brightness, punch, and space.

Version 2.0 has an improved GUI and increases the range of the vocal effect.

Mildon Studios has also posted a beta version of Live 3D, a plug-in which allows you to visually position the sound inside a 3D sound stage.

It allows you to control the depth, the height or frequency range, and panning all from a 3D interface. It also comes with built-in enhancer/exciter, high-pass and low-pass filters, and reflection control so it’s easy to give the track its own place in the mix. Additional sliders allow you to control the send level and gain.

Visit Mildon Studios for more information and links to download EQ One and Live 3D beta.

Some interesting things I found recently:

# 3amnoise Boredom Kits

Justin @ 3amnoise has released some drum kits in Battery, Live and Orion formats.

1. Bag kit – A single break beat sampled with a V-Synth and then sliced, diced, warped, filterd, smashed and trashed.
2. Dirt kit – A Eurorack modular (Doepfer, Harvestman, Livewire) pushed through a tube guitar-preamp.
3. Grind – An EMU XL-7 processed with the modular and Reaktor.
4. Plate kit – A found sound percussion loop, sampled with the V-Synth and further processed with Reaktor.

# Structure Synth – an application for creating 3D structures from a set of user specified rules. It is an attempt to make a 3D version of Context Free

Structure Synth – render after changing a few things in one of the examples

It doesn’t make any sound but it sure looks nice!

# Resolume VJ Software – Live Digital Motion Graphics

Resolume Avenue 3 is a real-time instrument for live (audio) visual performances. Play video clips forwards & backwards, adjust the tempo and apply effects. Improvise your visuals to the beat of the music.

Some interesting things I found on April 29th, 2008:

# Slashbot: The Guitar Hero Robot – A robotic system capable of autonomously playing the video game Guitar Hero.

Slashbot – mounted guitar and the fingers (solenoid actuators).

How does it work? The brightness of a pixel from the PlayStation2’s video signal is determined by the signal’s voltage amplitude. Since the notes are the brightest images on the screen they can be detected by setting trigger points. Once a detection is made, a control signal is sent to the robot after a specific delay (determined by the tempo of the song).

# Wired.com Exclusive: Watch ‘Wanderlust,’ Björk’s New 3-D Video – Instructions on how to make 3-D glasses included.

# NI Ends Legal Dispute Over Traktor Scratch; Digital Vinyl’s Twisty, Turny History – As of Friday, it seems that the ongoing saga of a dispute over digital vinyl, beginning with the 2006 “divorce” of digital DJ titans Stanton Electronics and Native Instruments, may be over. NI released a statement Friday saying they had not only settled a US civil action patent case over their use of digital vinyl in Traktor Scratch, but had agreed to license the technology from N2IT Holdings, the US patent owners for digital DJing.

# DRUM MACHINE unplugged – YouTube video of a hand crancked drum machine. Matches are activating lever-matches by rotating the cylinder. Levermatches are kicking on several percussions. 4 Tracks.

# Dan McGrath’s Subwoofer Project – Dan writes:

I decided recently that my home cinema system could do with a nice subwoofer, and rather than buy something, I thought I'd build myself one…

# How To Make Your Own Scratchpad – How to make your own scratchpad with a pizza box and a computer mouse.