Category: gadgetry

KeyStep Pro aims to be the MIDI command center of your home studio

[ad_1] The KeyStep Pro has 37 key velocity sensitive keyboard with aftertouch. But, what’s really important is that you can use those keys to play through riffs, melodies and chord progressions and save them to the polyphonic sequencer. There’s four independent sequencers on board, each of which can hold 16 patterns, up to 64 steps […]

Heathrow Airport installs anti-drone system that can locate UAV pilots

[ad_1] The one-of-a-kind “Counter Drone” system was designed for Heathrow Airport by Operational Solutions Ltd, with help from manufacturers like Aveillant. In addition to detecting and tracking unauthorized drones, the system will locate the drone pilots, who can face up to five years in prison for flying in a UK Flight Restriction Zone without permission. […]

Korg unveils a full-sized, assembly-free MS-20

[ad_1] This is a 100-percent accurate recreation of the original analog circuitry found in the 1978 classic. The heart and soul is the same monophonic dual oscillator set up, each with a voltage controlled amp, filter and envelope generator. Plus a single LFO. And just for completeness sake, Korg included the ability to choose between […]

Apple might be developing a ‘Pro Mode’ to speed up Macbooks

[ad_1] A key text string from the beta describes it succinctly: “Apps may run faster, but battery life may decrease and fan noise may increase.” Other strings note that turning on the feature will override fan speed limits, and that it’ll be automatically reset the following day (which is also how the macOS Do Not […]

Sony is skipping E3 again in 2020

[ad_1] Last year Sony pulled a no-show at E3, and the company has announced it will sit out the 2020 event too. In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, the folks behind PlayStation explained that “After thorough evaluation SIE has decided not to participate in E3 2020. We have great respect for the ESA as an organization, […]

Apple’s next MacBook upgrades could be coming soon

[ad_1] The filing simply mentions a “portable personal computer,” so there’s no telling which MacBook is getting an update. Apple usually holds events in early spring where the company unveils new products, so a new MacBook being announced in a few months makes sense. Some consumers are likely holding out on buying a new MacBook […]

Comma Ai continues to impress with its aftermarket driver assistance tech

[ad_1] With that in mind, Comma AI returned to Vegas (for CES) to show off its latest product, the Comma Two. Since 2016, the company has released hardware and software that takes the ADAS (Advanced driver-assistance systems) features of a vehicle and in some cases supercharges them. I had the opportunity to test-drive a Honda […]

ZOIA Euroburo is a modular synth you can put inside your modular synth

[ad_1] The core of ZOIA Euroburo (pronounced: Euro-bureau) is the same as the OG ZOIA. Inside there’s a pretty powerful audio processor and up front a grid of RGB buttons. There’s over 80 modules (including envelopes, CV switches, slew limiters and CV loopers), not to mention over 20 dedicated effects modules on board. You can […]

Amazon is selling Kindles at Black Friday prices

[ad_1] Both devices received high scores when we reviewed them, 95 and 91, respectively. The two standout features on the Kindle Paperwhite are waterproofing and Bluetooth Audible support, so you can listen to audiobooks on the go. The Paperwhite comes in black or twilight blue, with 8GB or 32GB of storage. The latter will cost […]