Is faking it better?

From Core77 by way of PFSK, electronic DJ Ritchie Hawtin explains the Traktor software which can sync up to four tracks at once. While purists may argue that it's cheating to leave beat matching to a computer, this allows him to spend more time finding tracks and thinking about different ways to create music. Click here to watch him explain.

madame björk & the future of multi-touch

Dressed in a voluminous gold ruffled dress, Björk floated across the stage at the Nokia Live Theater last night.  Everything was a contrast to her tiny frame; her voice, the brass band, fire and light show, confetti and streamers. With the two large screens on the sides out of commission, in its place were three smaller ones on stage. What displayed almost stole the show for me:

JazzMutant's Lemur

reactable

Click here to learn more.  Apple has received considerable buzz for its multi-touch technology, but I love the visual interface of the lemur and reactable. I can only imagine its other possible applications...children's toys, or a way for the deaf to create music.

Being at the new Nokia Live Theater was an experience in itself. The seating arrangement allows for ample unobstructed views of the stage, and despite the number of people in attendance it wasn't a complete bottleneck trying to leave at the end of the night. It'll be interesting to see how the rest of LA Live will develop! As we returned to our cars I realized some things may never change. A row of bacon-wrapped hot dog carts lined 11th street, tempting as always.

Musicophilia

An amazing look into the mind and its relationship with music. If you've always wondered why you love what you listen to, been fascinated by how the brain works, or just want to read some interesting true stories...buy this book!

Go Radiohead.

From the studio to public release in 10 days, Radiohead's "In Rainbows" is available now as a direct download exclusively through www.inrainbows.com. You pick the price. Think of it as a donation that goes straight to the cause.