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What are computers doing while sleeping? |
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 Or "Do Androids Dream of ELectric Sheep" - get this great open source (PC and Mac) screen saver by Scott Draves that runs on thousands of computers around the world while their users aren't using them. The computers calculate complicated fractal images and share and display the results (sheeps). You can vote for your favorite fractal animations with your keyboard, so they live longer in the genetic algorithm. You can also design your own sheep on pc mac or linux using http://www.apophysis.org/downloads.html - where you can find the tool, the source code and bunch of tutorials to get you started. Other tools are available on electricsheep.org.
Possible the best non intrusive visual screensaver. Also consider that the generated fractals can be a great base for great VJ shows. Send us your electric sheep! Sweet dreams!
http://electricsheep.org (image by Scott Draves and the Electric Sheep) |
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Songbird is the new open source player that is hear to replace your (whatever you are using). Cross Platform (WIN, Linux, Mac), Free, expandable thru add-ons, able to play all your itunes files these are just the top of the list. Songbird is the player of choice of subtechnology.com
http://getsongbird.com/ |
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Mixxx - an open source DJ software |
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 Mixxx is an open source Dj software that enables you to perform live mixes. Supported by the all the big OS out there - Windows, OSX, Linux it makes it a really cool addition for starting DJs to experienced ones. Here is a list of some of the MIXXX features that impressed us: Parallel waveform displays, Pitch-independent time stretch, Vinyl emulation, BPM detection, Multichannel soundcard support (playback and capture), Multi-core CPU support. The software reads mp3, ogg, wave and flac. Advanced users will enjoy the comprehensive MIDI controller support, vinyl control (Use your turntables with timecoded vinyl to control Mixxx), and multi-core CPU support that makes the software run smooth and producing a virtually crystal sound on any newer computer.
Being open source means that you can dive and tweak the software the way you like it.
Get your hands on mixxx! |
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 Reason 4 beta is out
The new beta is available for betatesting now. The famous tool is now equipped with completely new sequencer, bunch of new tools like the ReGroove Mixer making the music sound less digital and programmed, and more... analog?! |
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Convert Your Images to music |
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 Even though this may not be something that might have happened today I was so excited when I first tried Coagula, that I decided to share it and to put it on the first page. Coagula is an Image Synth, that means that it can convert your image to sounds. You can load any image and tweak it with the software - even though it is hard to get an expected result, I would say it is amazing playing with the program. It gives a new perspective on the way you look at sound and at music too. We all know that music is mathematic and the tones are waves with different length - we know it but seeing is believing. There are special tools that give you even more creative power over how the final sound is going to be.
The version is under development so bugs are possible. The program includes some bitmaps and on the page there is a quick tutorial to get you started. |
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