Sharper Image Unveils beamz – Laser Music Performance System
The Sharper Image has unveiled beamz, a 19″ tall “music performance system” that utilizes laser beams to trigger sounds. (But can you use it as a MIDI controller?? —Ed.) The beamz system has a “W” shape, with six laser beams spanning the two sections. Apparently, you connect the beamz to your computer via USB, hook up some speakers, and you’re in business. The computer interface allows the user to...
Drumming, Sampling, Jamming Robot
We know, we know, what’s up with all the music robot action on It’s A Beta World this week? Well, we think it’s pretty cool, and we are FutureMusic fer chrissakes! Anywhoo, Let’s Make Robots is showcasing their new drumming robot, which plays on any object it finds worth playing. The robot then samples itself with the built-in microphone, and then – get this! – plays a new complementary riff,...