Apple Files For iPod Volume Control Patent
According to a new patent application, Apple is developing a volume control device for its iPods that would automatically calculate how long a person has been listening to the portable music player, and at what volume, before gradually reducing the sound level over time. The idea is to protect iPod users’ hearing, which is taking a beating due to extremely high listening levels.
Kurzweil Readies PC3x Controller Synth For NAMM Debut
Kurzweil is set to debut their new PC3x Controller at this years NAMM show in California. Kurzweil’s newest performance controller contains a collection of sounds combined with real-time controller functions, as well as the VA1 analog synth architecture. Kurzweil designs their own ASIC chips their products, which allows the concern to optimize them strictly for audio performance with no noticeable latency. The PC3X also offers a...