Rochester Institute of Technology

Creating new sounds with instruments and technology

Bach never heard his harpsichord make sounds like this. Students in the History and Technology of Musical Instruments class taught by Matias Homar at Rochester Institute of Technology got the chance ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

First digital database of Colombian sounds, instruments opens for business

Bogota, Apr 16 (EFE).Bogota, Apr 16 (EFE). — Producers, artists, advertisers and the general public now have access to Colombian Loops, the first digital database of musical sounds and instruments ...
Engadget

Many Akai devices will soon support Native Instruments sound packs

Akai and Native Instruments are sort of like the Nintendo and Sega of music production. These long-time rivals offer many similar products, but some musicians get drawn to Akai’s MPC workflow while ...
The Next Web

Native Instruments to integrate Sounds.com into production workflows

Native Instruments today announced several updates to its lineup of DJ/production gear and software. From quality of life upgrades to a new DAW integration that could revolutionize the way producers ...
ZDNet

Researchers bring the sounds of ancient instruments back to life

Ever heard or heard of a salpinx, barbiton, aulos, or syrinx? Well, neither has anyone else, for centuries (at least heard them). Until now. Credit: Luca Petrella These ancient instruments were common ...
NPR

The Real Instrument Behind The Sound In 'Good Vibrations'

It's one of the most recognizable sounds in pop music. It also turns out to be one of the most misunderstood. That high-pitched sound in The Beach Boys' 1966 masterpiece "Good Vibrations" is always ...