MechBass: A bass guitar robot.

Without having read the PDF in full yet, I’m fascinated and scared at the same time. One part of me, the admirer of excellent technology, is thrilled but to the other more stronger side (the mediocre musician) this scares the shit out of me. I will study the document (both sides demand this).
If you want to do the same I have posted the document “MechBass – Design and Implementation” from the School of Engineering and Computer Science of the VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON, New Zealand –-> HERE.

Author is James McVay

 

 

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Alesis iO Dock

Those of you who know me, know that the last months have been very busy on my side. Non the less I try to play bass where and whenever I can. Sometimes limited to just a few minutes a day that won’t be enough to gain callus. Strange enough that I’m developing 4 or possibly 5 song layouts with that little intensity on playing (I never had an idea for a song without having an instrument in my hands).

I’m so luck to have a friend borrowing me an interesting gadget over the weekend. (Perfect timing Alasdair! Thx!). The shortest possible description that comes to my mind would be: An iPad/iPad2 docking station for musicians.

This ‘thingy’ will allow me to record the stuff that is wobbling in my head (and fingers). If you want to know more about the Alesis iO Dock then go HERE. Be sure that I will enjoy this weekend!