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Music

Roli releases anywhere, anywhen portable music studio

Paul Ridden March 28, 2018

Roli has brought together elements of 2016's Block modular music-making hardware to create the Songmaker Kit. The bundle comprises three of Roli's touch-enabled controllers – the Seaboard Block, the Lightpad and the Loop – and is designed to help players create music tracks while out and about.

Create music tracks any time and anywhere with the Roli Songmaker Kit

Architecture

Podmakers offers an Escape to adaptable garden getaway

Nick Lavars December 1, 2017

Imagined as a garden retreat for workers, visitors or anyone in need of a little timeout, the Escape Pod from UK-based design firm Podmakers is a versatile backyard dwelling that can be adapted to the user's requirements, which might even include changing orientation to catch the afternoon sun.

Pricing for the Escape Pod varies depending on the configuration and style options selected

Music

IK takes aim at the mobile studio with backpack-friendly iLoud Micro Monitors

Paul Ridden January 20, 2016

At this year's NAMM show, IK Multimedia has added what's said to be "the smallest studio reference monitoring system in the world" to its iLoud speaker range. The iLoud Micro Monitors are reported to deliver stunning clear and accurate audio.

The iLoud Micro Monitors from IK Multimedia

Electronics

Tone Tank is the über cool way to reposition studio microphones

Paul Ridden March 5, 2013

The Tone Tank is an armed, motorized tank sporting a microphone adapter for remote-controlled precision positioning of studio mics.

Electronics

Updated: BBC World Service equipment and memorabilia to go under the auctioneer's hammer

Paul Ridden July 12, 2012

Equipment, furniture, fixtures and fittings spanning a 70-year residency at Bush House in London by the BBC World Service is going to auction this month.

Digital Cameras

Ortery Technologies shows 3D Pure White Background photography system

Paul Ridden January 14, 2012

Ortery Technologies has released what is described as the world's first desktop photo studio to take product shots or create 360 degree animations with a pure white background.