Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/07/02/Transforming_Music_Tod_Machover

Composer and inventor Tod Machover explains that even though the idea for Guitar Hero was formulated in his lab, he has some reservations over the game’s growing popularity. He cringes at the thought of an upcoming release of Rock Band featuring the music of The Beatles, fearing it will be “grotesque.”

—–

Tod Machover, composer, inventor, and professor of music and media at MIT, discusses the many ways in which technology is transforming music. He describes his work in making music creation more accessible to everyone, as well as upcoming projects ranging from a robotic opera to musical tools to track Alzheimer’s disease. - Aspen Institute

Tod Machover is a composer and inventor, as well as professor of music and media at the MIT Media Lab, where he also directs the Hyperinstruments/Opera of the Future group.

Machover has composed five operas and helped to develop many groundbreaking musical technologies, including Hyperinstruments, a technology that augments musical expression for both virtuosi (from Yo-Yo Ma to Prince) and amateurs, and Hyperscore, software that allows anyone to create sophisticated, original music by using lines and colors.

Many of Machover’s principles about “active participation” in music are exemplified in Guitar Hero, which grew out of his lab, as well as through the recently launched Music, Mind & Health initiative.

Among his current projects is a new opera, Death and the Powers, complete with a musical chandelier, animatronic walls, and an army of robots.

Duration : 0:2:30

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: band, bands, beatles, culture, game, games, gaming, guitar, guitars, hero, music, pop, rock, rockband, songs, songwriters, video

Sorry about all the glitches and cracking sound. It takes a lot of cpu memory to record the cpu screen,soundcard and video at the same time. I’ve got 4 gigs in my computer. I guess I need to max it out to 8 gigs.
Making a beat on Native Instruments Maschine Groove Box Native Instruments MASCHINE is a groove-box style controller and groove-production software package for Mac OS X and Windows. The hardware interface features USB 2.0 and MIDI I/O connections, 16 touch-sensitive illuminated pads, endless rotary encoders, back-lit buttons and 2 large high-resolution displays. MASCHINE delivers groove-box style sequencing, audio manipulation and production with all the benefits of computer software. The software is stocked with a 5GB sample library that includes drum kits, synth sounds, loops and more. The touch sensitive pads make it easy to sequence drum patterns, base lines, loops, etc. An external keyboard controller may be connected via the MIDI I/O connections on the rear. Two large high-resolution displays, intuitive sample search engine and a host of controls provide all the features necessary to program and sequence grooves, without having to manipulate the software itself. With Native Instruments MASCHINE; DJs, producers, musicians and enthusiasts can write production quality grooves quickly and easily. Features Groove-box controller with 16 drum pads and groove production software 5GB sample library with drum kits, loops and more Built-in effects for audio manipulation Stand alone software or plug-in style operation Bus powered, USB 2.0 port MIDI I/O ports for an external keyboard controller High-resolution digital displays Intuitive sample search library Specification Connections: USB 2.0 MIDI I/O Controls: 2 Displays with 64 x 256 pixels 16 High-quality, illuminated pads with velocity and aftertouch 11 Endless rotary encoders 41 Backlit buttons System Requirements: Windows XP (SP2, 32-bit)/Vista (SP1, 32-bit, 64-bit), Pentium or Athlon XP 2GHz, 2GB RAM Mac OS X 10.4, Intel Core Duo 2GHz, 2GB RAM Supported Interfaces VST, Audio Units, or RTAS (under Pro Tools 7/8) plug-in, ASIO, Core Audio, DirectSound, WASAPI Dimensions: (WxHxL) 12.6 11.6 x 2.4″ (320 x 295 x 60mm) Weight: 4 lbs (1811g)

Duration : 0:6:55

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: 1000, 40, 5000, Ableton, akai, APC, APC40, beat, beats, box, Boy, boyz, controller, Crank, cubase, electronic, Extend, FL, fruity, Fruityloops, Gear, groove, guitar, hip, hip-hop, hop, instrument, instruments, jackie, jam, jenkees, keyboard, korg, Live, loops, maschine, MdL, midi, motif, mpc, mpk49, music, native, pop, production, productions, protools, Rap., rnb, roland, ronald, serato, Share, solo, Soulja, studio, Suite, sx, that, triton, unsigned, video, XS, XS8

*** WATCH IN HD QUALITY CLICK HERE *** -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNbLZ4S9ERQ&fmt=22

Here is another Youtube Collaboration of the group Evanescence! This is the hit song “Haunted”.
Please make sure you click on the link above so you can watch in high quality video and audio.
Please stop by the musicians YouTube channels that participated in this video and subscribe to their channels. They are all extremely talented and I know they would greatly appreciate your support…..

—————————————-
Vocals: Louisa
http://youtube.com/wisa89

Rhythm Guitar: Shane
http://www.youtube.com/scbene

Lead Guitar: Dave
http://www.youtube.com/musicmancometh5150

Bass: Mike
http://www.youtube.com/t0ko

Drums: Eric
http://www.youtube.com/EricSes

—————————————-

*** You can download the full high quality MP3 audio of this video at the link below ***

http://rapidshare.com/files/225580608/scbene_haunted_collab_cover.mp3

Software used for making this video:
Video Mixing and Editing: Sony Vegas 8
Audio Mixing and Editing: Adobe Audition 3, Sony Sound Forge 9, iZotope Ozone 3 and Nero Wave Editor.
Thank you all so much for watching our video, we really hope you enjoy it

Duration : 0:3:12

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: amy, collaboration, cover, evanescence, fallen, guitar, halen, haunted, lee, peavey, Van, wolfgang

*** WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY CLICK HERE *** - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An6qNfPYsMw&fmt=18

Welcome to our first ever Flyleaf collaboration video! This is the awesome song “Cassie” by Flyleaf.

Please make sure you click on the link above so you can watch in high quality video and audio.

Please stop by the musicians YouTube channels that participated in this video and subscribe to their channels. They are all extremely talented and I know they would greatly appreciate your support…..

—————————————-
Vocals: Louisa
http://youtube.com/wisa89

Guitars: Shane
http://www.youtube.com/scbene

Bass: Mike
http://www.youtube.com/t0ko

Drums: Eric
http://www.youtube.com/EricSes

—————————————-

*** You can download the full high quality MP3 audio of this video at the link below ***

http://shane.benefield.googlepages.com/scbene_cassie_collaboration_cover.mp3

Software used for making this video:
Video Mixing and Editing: Sony Vegas 7
Audio Mixing and Editing: Adobe Audition 3, Sony Sound Forge 9, iZotope Ozone 3 and Nero Wave Editor.

Thank you all so much for watching our video, we really hope you enjoy it
—————————————-
As of 7/14/2008 this video received the following honors:

#36 - Most Viewed (Today) - Music - New Zealand
#44 - Top Rated (Today) - Music
#28 - Most Discussed (Today) - Music

Duration : 0:3:16

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: cassie, collab, collaboration, cover, ec400, esp, flyleaf, guitar, lacey, scbene

***PLEASE CLICK LINK FOR HIGH DEF***
http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=LcU9oU7LMNY&fmt=18

This is a full band collaboration of the song “Awake” by Godsmack performed by me and 4 other extremely talented musicians!

Please make sure you click on the link above so you can watch in high quality video and audio.

Please stop by the musicians You Tube channels that participated in this video and subscribe to their channels. They are all super talented and I know they would greatly appreciate your support…..

—————————————-
Vocals: Russell
http://www.youtube.com/RKnickerbocker

Guitar #1: Erich
http://www.youtube.com/shadow3497

Guitar #2: Shane
http://www.youtube.com/scbene

Bass: Armando
http://www.youtube.com/thepapax

Drums: Mike
http://www.youtube.com/t0ko

—————————————-

Software used for making this video:
Video Mixing and Editing: Sony Vegas 7
Audio Mixing and Editing: Adobe Audition 3, Sony Sound Forge 9, iZotope Ozone 3 and Nero Wave Editor.

You can download the high quality MP3 of this video by clicking one of the links below.

R Rated Version MP3
http://rapidshare.com/files/176769560/scbene_awake_cover.mp3

G Rated Version MP3
http://rapidshare.com/files/176777381/scbene_awake_cover_rated_version.mp3

Thank you all so much for watching our video, we really hope you enjoy it

Duration : 0:5:23

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: awake, band, collaboration, cover, erna, godsmack, guitar, metal, rambola, rock, scbene, sully, tony, virtual

Finally, a USB Audio Interface designed for Guitar & Bass players. Now you can record and play live with the most unique — yet familiar — interface on the planet! The StealthPedal™ is the first USB powered audio interface & MIDI controller designed for the way YOU play. Use the Stealth Pedal to control the included Powered by AmpliTube software or any other MIDI controllable software for a level of creative flexibility youve never experienced before. Turn your computer into the Ultimate Tone Machine.

Duration : 0:6:21

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: amp, amplitube, blues, cubase, expression pedal, guitar, guitar interface, guitar recording, ik, ik multimedia, Live, logic, metal, MIDI controller, modeling, NAMM, pedal, plug-in, powered by amplitube, pro tools, rock, software, stealthpedal, usb audio interface, wah pedal

Genesis / John Mayer drummer Nir Z shows how he mixes drums using Waves GTR Solo software. An in-depth tutorial. For more info, go to www.waves.com

Duration : 0:9:56

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: audio, compression, delay, distortion, drums, effects, eq, ezdrummer, gate, gtr, guitar, home, mixing, nir, plug-ins, recording, solo, Sound, studio, tutorial, waves

*** WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY CLICK HERE *** - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ7Is6ZOebA&feature=channel_page&fmt=22

Here is another Youtube Collaboration of the group Evanescence! This is the hit song “Haunted”.
Please make sure you click on the link above so you can watch in high quality video and audio.
Please stop by the musicians YouTube channels that participated in this video and subscribe to their channels. They are all extremely talented and I know they would greatly appreciate your support…..

—————————————-
Vocals: Louisa
http://youtube.com/wisa89

Rhythm Guitar: Shane
http://www.youtube.com/scbene

Lead Guitar: Dave
http://www.youtube.com/musicmancometh5150

Bass: Mike
http://www.youtube.com/t0ko

Drums: Eric
http://www.youtube.com/EricSes

—————————————-

*** You can download the full high quality MP3 audio of this video at the link below ***

http://rapidshare.com/files/225580608/scbene_haunted_collab_cover.mp3

Software used for making this video:
Video Mixing and Editing: Sony Vegas 8
Audio Mixing and Editing: Adobe Audition 3, Sony Sound Forge 9, iZotope Ozone 3 and Nero Wave Editor.
Thank you all so much for watching our video, we really hope you enjoy it

Duration : 0:3:12

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: amy, cover, drums, EricSes, evanescence, guitar, lee, musicmancometh5150, scbene, singing, t0ko, wisa89

*** WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY CLICK HERE *** - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=939DEV-K0po&fmt=18

Welcome to our first ever Paramore collaboration video! This is the hit song “Pressure”.

Please make sure you click on the link above so you can watch in high quality video and audio.

Please stop by the musicians YouTube channels that participated in this video and subscribe to their channels. They are all extremely talented and I know they would greatly appreciate your support…..

—————————————-
Vocals: Louisa
http://youtube.com/wisa89

Guitars: Shane
http://www.youtube.com/scbene

Bass: Mike
http://www.youtube.com/t0ko

Drums: Eric
http://www.youtube.com/EricSes

—————————————-

*** You can download the full high quality MP3 audio of this video at the link below ***

http://rapidshare.com/files/186260394/scbene_pressure_collaboration_cover.mp3

Software used for making this video:
Video Mixing and Editing: Sony Vegas 7
Audio Mixing and Editing: Adobe Audition 3, Sony Sound Forge 9, iZotope Ozone 3 and Nero Wave Editor.

Thank you all so much for watching our video, we really hope you enjoy it

—————————————-

As of 1/20/2009 this video received the following honors:

#30 - Most Discussed (Today) - Music
#40 - Top Rated (Today) - Music

Duration : 0:3:29

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: collab, collaboration, cover, guitar, hayley, paramore, pressure, scbene

*** PLEASE WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY CLICK HERE *** - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS_YbtfJgHM&fmt=18

This is our collaboration of the song “Call Me When You’re Sober” by Evanescence. Check out the incredible scenery in the background on Kelly’s (7envy) vocals!

It was an honor to work with these amazingly talented musicians that I consider my good friends

Please stop by their channels and give them your support by subscribing. I know they would really appreciate it.

Make sure you click on the link above so you can watch in high quality video and audio.

Please stop by the musicians YouTube channels that participated in this video and subscribe to their channels. They would greatly appreciate it……

—————————————-
Vocals: Kelly
http://youtube.com/7envy

Lead Guitar: Jose
http://www.youtube.com/jvalen82

Rhythm Guitar: Shane
http://www.youtube.com/scbene

Bass: Eduardo
http://www.youtube.com/edusims

Drums: Eric
http://www.youtube.com/EricSes

Piano: Jim
http://www.youtube.com/MusicByJC

—————————————-

*** You can download the full high quality MP3 or the Karaoke (music only) audio of this video at one of the links below ***

Full MP3
http://shane.benefield.googlepages.com/CMWYSscbenecollaborationcover.mp3

Karaoke (music only) MP3
http://rapidshare.com/files/177377657/CMWYS_Music_Only_Karaoke_Track.mp3

—————————————-

Software used for making this video:
Video Mixing and Editing: Sony Vegas 7
Audio Mixing and Editing: Adobe Audition 3, Sony Sound Forge 9, iZotope Ozone 3 and Ulead Video Studio Plus.

Thank you all so much for watching our video, we really hope you enjoy it

—————————————-

As of 11/09/2008 this video has received the following honors:
#98 - Most Discussed (Today) - Music

Duration : 0:3:53

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: 400, amy, call, collab, collaboration, cover, ec, esp, evanescence, guitar, lee, me, metal, scbene, sober, vf, when, youre