Applied Acoustics Systems Unveils Strum Acoustic GS-1 – Acoustic Guitar Virtual Synth

Applied Acoustics Systems has announced Strum Acoustic GS-1, an acoustic guitar virtual synthesizer based on the latest AAS physical modeling technology. Strum provides a collection of steel and nylon acoustic guitars, and includes voicing and strumming modules for the realistic reproduction of a guitarist’s playing techniques. Chords played on the keyboard are automatically voiced for the guitar while strumming and picking...

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Apple Patent Suggests Illuminated iPod Touch Pads Coming In Next-Gen Models

The US Patent and Trademark Office recently published a new Apple patent application that hints at the future of next generation iPod touch pad controls. From the application, it appears that the company is exploring illuminated touch pads that may not only light up, but also track finger motion. Patent application 20080018617, titled “Illuminated touch pad,” describes an “illuminated input device” comprised of “an object...

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