AUDIO IN THE EXPRESS LANEDuring my testing of the Lenovo S10 "netbook" I wanted to explore the possibilities the Expresscard slot could offer as far as the audio side of things. Echo Audio a long time leader in digital audio sent me their new IOx express card interface to try out during this review.
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We are always looking for a do it all instrument especially when working in a live situation. Guido Scognamiglio who has brought us tremendous virtual instruments in the past (notably the VB3) presents a fantastic performance oriented instrument Key Performer.
Netbooks are a fairly new category of streamlined laptops in the sense that they are not equipped with things you would normally find on full size laptops such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives, display size, etc.. They make up it though in the are of size, weight, portability and convenience. The Lenovo S10 is a powerful netbook with just the right balance of power and features to get you going.
The Pianoteq developers are approaching the virtual piano from the world of physical modeling. This approach does not rely on manipulating recordings of the individual notes of the piano but on mathematical models of the various physical aspects of the piano to create a more responsive and less static sound. This allows for a more responsive instrument that is affected by how the instrument is played by the musician.
Technology seems to change on a daily basis.You cannot walk through an airport, shopping mall or even a local park without seeing people enjoying listening to their favorite music.
Technology has allowed us to be able to take our entire music collections with us wherever we go. The big question is are you hearing everything there is to hear?