Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

Jazzers iPhone Heaven

Saturday, December 6th, 2008


Yup, someone put the Real Book on the iPhone! A word of warning though, there are no lyrics here, nor melodies, just purely chords. But if you’re stuck at a gig and you need to comp your way thru something you don’t know, this is brilliant. And the best feature? (more…)

The Real Truth About Behringer

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Behringer: the name sends shudders down the backs of “high end” sound engineers all over the world, for all the wrong reasons. Still, enthusiasts can’t get enough of their (more…)

Pro Tools 8 - Logic Killer?

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

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Pro Tools 8 will be released sometime in December, and if the Digidesign site is anything to go by, Apple had better (more…)

PowerKeys as Logic Controller

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

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Looking for a cheaper and more versatile Logic/Pro Tools remote controller than Far Out Labs ProTransport? Well, you need look no further! PowerKeys is exactly what you need. In fact, you can pretty much control anything that has keyboard shortcuts with this thing. (more…)

Eircom Discover Digital Television 3 Years Later

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Eircom has hired Richard Griffiths, former director of technology strategy for BT Vision to roll out digital TV services across Ireland next year. Their plan is to bring some sort of video-on-demand & internet (more…)

What? No Firewire?

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

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Apple has released its new range of laptops, and they look great. The black keyboard, reminiscent of the Air, and the black surround of the screen, echoing a motif started with the latest iMacs, really makes the new machines look classy. Particularly improved is the (more…)

Top 10 iPhone/Touch Music Apps!

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Yes, the list of cool (and uncool) iPhone Music apps continues to grow even faster than anyone expected. Here are my top 10 music apps for the iPhone/Touch, in no particular order. Not all of them are useful, but they sure are fun!
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The M50 - Now Better, Faster, Cheaper!

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Amazingly, the M50 is now better, faster, and cheaper! This will come as quite a surprise to Irish readers, who know the M50 as the most dysfunctional road in Ireland. Unfortunately, the M50 in question here is the (more…)

Steve Jobs Tragically Dies, Oh No Wait, He Doesn’t

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

The financial news service Bloomberg today accidentally posted Steve Jobs obituary, which I imagine led to some unusual activity in the markets as well as an incredulous Jobs.  Basically, it looks like someone hit “Publish” instead of (more…)

The Newest, Coolest, Control Surface Ever is Here!

Friday, August 8th, 2008

And it’s amazing.  Think a mini-Lemur: a multitouch screen, integration with Pro Tools and Logic, in a slick, completely wireless unit you can fit in your pocket!  As a bonus, it’s an mp3/movie player in its own right, and there’s even one that is a (more…)