Blokas Reads News!

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The first Blokas Reads interview with Colin, an avid Midihub user and the mastermind behind brother vs robot - an electronic music project focused on few-gadget jams - is out! :fire:

Have a nice Read! :wink:

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New Blokas Reads interview is out now! :tada:

This time, the spotlight is on [iom!] fanzine – educational music project that uses rhythmical experiments to teach about Pure Data! Paola and Isaac, Pisound users and the minds behind [iom!], talk about their project’s goals, teaching process and solve the mystery of its intriguing name! :hugs:

Sounds interesting? Take a Read! :wink:

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Some incredible tracks come to life when jazz meets new technology! :star_struck:

The solid proof is JJMF - the music project by saxophonist Joey Johnson. In this Blokas Reads interview with Joey, we talked about his inspirations, why most of his equipment is DIY and how Pisound contributes to his sound. :saxophone:

Read and get inspired! :wink:

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We are pretty sure you have never seen a trumpet like Hy.E.T. before!

Hy.E.T. is the name of the hybrid electroacoustic trumpet played and created by Giorgio Distante. In this Blokas Reads interview, Giorgio introduces his setup, his creative routine and talks about the beginning of the Hy.E.T. project! :trumpet:

And we are proud to say that both Pisound and Midihub are a part of this breathtaking trumpet! :star_struck:

Have a Read! :wink:

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Beautiful things happen when music is accompanied by visuals. :heart_eyes:

Meet Tony Grisey, an artist who has created an audiovisual sandbox of analog hardware and video. In this Blokas Reads interview, Tony talks about inspirations, shares his experience working with well-known brands and musicians, and tells us what place Midihub takes in his setup. :star:

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One can only imagine the craftsmanship behind organs! :exploding_head:

RaphaΓ«l Mouneyres not only rebuilds and refurbishes organs, but he is also the mastermind behind Organnery, an embedded system for pipe organ sound engine. If you are curious about the organ history, its rebuilding process, or the Organnery software, this Blokas Reads interview is just right for you! :ok_hand:

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Have you ever thought about creating the sound processing device that fits your needs perfectly? :thinking:

That’s exactly what Randall Reichenbach did by creating pi-Stomp - an open-source multi-effects stompbox. And now you can get one too! In this Blokas Reads interview, you will learn about this Raspberry Pi and MODEP based device, get to know Randall and see the pi-Stomp in use! :guitar:

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There is music all around us – in the streets we walk, in the way we breathe and talk.:walking_man:‍

Polish artist Krzysztof Cybulski noticed this connection and therefore created a standalone solar-powered sound harvesting device Autosampler. Today we invite you to read a short interview with Krzysztof where we discuss his creative path, projects and take a peek inside the Autosampler. :microphone:

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Sooner or later, every artist gets to experience creative block. :sweat:

You sit down, ready to make something new, and it hits. Days go by, and anxiety grows, but it seems impossible to make any progress. On this Blokas Reads article you can find out where does creative block come from, read a few tips on how to overcome it and get inspiration from our community members! :raised_hands:

Have a nice Read and don’t forget to share your experience! :wink:

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Every musician has a different approach when it comes to creativity. :star:

Tomi Kokki, a musician from Finland, prefers hard work and trusting the process, though the path from idea to final project sometimes takes longer. On this Blokas Reads interview Tomi talks about his creative process, show us his favorite home-studio gear and shares a freshly released track! :star_struck:

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Music always builds bridges between the creators and their listeners. :musical_note:

Electronic musician, multi-instrumental producer, and songwriter, Noir builds these bridges from Bergamo, Italy. In this Blokas Reads interview, he shares that every sound he makes is filled with experiences and emotions, tells his story and walks us through his current setup! :star:

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Many artists explore various fields and express themselves through different artistic platforms. :raised_hands:

Mr Frangipane combines his passion for electronic music, programming, and computer graphics. He has created a Pisound based device called Frangitron, a Raspberry Pi-based photobooth, a MIDI controller, and on top of that, he creates music! Today we are inviting you to learn more about Mr Frangipane and his creative mind! :heart_eyes:

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Electronic music production. Where do I start? :thinking:

You can find the answer in the new Blokas Reads article! Along with our community members Mr Frangipane, Tomi Kokki and Noir, we share some experiences and the first steps for a smooth begging! :hugs:

Have an inspiring Read! :wink:

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Why not inspire and share your knowledge with others? :raised_hands:

That is exactly what an electronic music producer Josh Spoon does! He shares his knowledge with creators from all around the globe, as he is Ableton Certified Trainer as well as a great musician. In this Blokas Reads interview, we dive deeper into his mind as he shares his thoughts on music, producing, and knowledge itself. :star_struck:

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Midihub is suiting up for its birthday and has three great news for you! :heart_eyes:

Go check them out! :point_down:

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Can sounds help us save our nature? :ocean:

In this Blokas Reads interview, we invite you to learn about the Orcasound - a Citizen/Science orca monitoring system. We discuss Orcasound with Stephen Hicks, Raspberry Pi expert and Orcasound orcanode pioneer. :whale2:

Have a nice Read! :wink:

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Where do your muses hide? :star2:

When we talk about the muse, the first thing that pops up in our heads is usually some god-like spirits that kept creators inspired. As the pace of our everyday life grows rapidly, waiting for the muse can become frustrating and damaging to our creative work. In this Blokas Reads article, our community members share their tips on finding the muse! :raised_hands:

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Sound is a language we all understand! :raised_hands:

That is why our community members from pyka have decided to unite people from different backgrounds by using no other but sound. In this Blokas Reads interview, Leigh Davies, one of the founders of pyka, shares their creative journey with us. So if you are keen on finding out more about pyka’s work, jump on and get lost in the wise words of pyka creators! :star2:

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There is no gadget that could compare to the real connection of two musicians playing together. Or is there? :thinking:

Noise Orchestra, a group of sound artists from the UK, created ANU (Autonomous Noise Unit), a device meant to support musicians to play music together online. In this Blokas Reads interview we talk with the masterminds behind ANU – David Birchall and Sam Andreae. :raised_hands:

Have a nice Read! :wink:

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