Gadgets & Stuff

Reviews of MIMS-approved gear & stuff to nerd-out about.

 
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Scientific Discovery: Listening to new music is good for you

Via ScienceMag: “When jazz legend John Coltrane first heard Charlie Parker play the saxophone, the music hit him “right between the eyes,” he once said. According to neuroscientists, Coltrane was exactly right...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Ninja Tune Launches “Ninja Jamm” Open Mobile Remixing

What if you could do more than just consume music as a passive listener? It’s a question that has fascinated musicians ever since the dawn of digital technology. Now, a very big label is releasing an app that provides an answ...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Wax Poetics #54 (Feat Big Daddy Kane, Joey Badass, Darryl Hall & Jose James

Purchase Issue 54. via WaxPoetics.com: “Issue 54 split covers celebrate two scenes—blue-eyed soul and Brooklyn MCs—brought together as only Wax Poetics can. Cover one sports legendary Brooklyn MC and Juice Crew alum B...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 

 
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Fruits, Veggies & Beats

Words by: CreateDigitalMusic.com Pianos made of apples are becoming, suddenly, commonplace. Photo (CC-BY) Pete Prodoehl. Call it a massive attack of fruits and veg. Simple circuits have long been able to make use of sensors in...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Audiowood Barky Turntable

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Wood. Wood who? Woodn’t you like to know! Here is your perfect turntable for the chalet! Barky is a limited-production (10-15 per year on average), high-quality turntable made with a solid...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Serato Control Vinyl Factory

Usually, I find the process of making vinyl records pretty magical but I must say that seeing these pictures of the Serato factory gives me mixed feelings… On one hand the process is really interesting but on the other ha...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 

 
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Rap Playing Cards – by Mynority Classics

Tokyo-based brand MYNORITY CLASSICS, which created buzz all over the world with its recent “2012 MYC Hip Hop Subway Calendar” is releasing HIP HOP playing cards in early July! Let’s all forget about video game...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Portobello ReCollection Project “Wall Of Sound” : Street Vinyl Art

Absolutely amazing discover to which we give big thanks to EgoTrip, an equally amazing website: “Last October launches the “Portobello ReCollection” project, a celebration to the rich musical heritage of Notti...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Dam Drum 2.0 – Handheld Drum Machine from Dam-Funk!

via Stones Throw: Version 2.0 of the HANDHELD DRUM MACHINE & SEQUENCER, a collaboration with Dam-Funk, Bleep Labs & Stones Throw. Hand made, limited edition | Shipping January 21st. Dam-Drum is a handheld drum machine...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 

 
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LaCie “Blade Runner” – Hard Drive designed by Phillippe Starck

The LaCie Blade Runner is more than just a beautifully designed hard drive – it’s a creation by world famous designer Philippe Starck that represents the combination of human and machine. The LaCie Blade Runner’s ...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Album Cover Ceramic Refrigerator Magnets Set

Pretty simple but genius idea for the music nerd in you. Record Cover magnets! Tons of packs available like Public Enemy, the Beasties, Tom Waits and so on. “These very strong fully backed magnets have free high photo qua...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Record made of Ice!

Seriously one of the best promo stunts we’ve ever heard about. Best youtube comment about this one: “Man, I can’t wait until this record leaks”… hehe music hipster humour.
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)