Hi guys
Webshops! that's what this is going to be about.
Now we all know what the reason is people start up a webshop: They want to make money out of it. But there are tons of them, either paying or free, open-source or closed-source.
Now the reason I'm doing this is that I need money.. Yet I'm not going to build a shop for myself! I don't even have stuff that I could sell so what's the point of it?
read all about it at the Decent Open-Source Webshop page
regards
woutervddn
TechProjectMasters
Monday, December 20, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
E=mc², if it only was that easy
hi guys,
I know it's been a while but I've got good news for you. tomorrow I'll have my penultimate exam... So after tomorrow only 1 to go (friday).
And after that it's showtime.. I can't wait to record everything but I need to stay focused (not easy I tell you..) there are so many interesting things going on..
So anyways, I'll be covering the installation of ubuntu-studio via wubi next weekend..
Stay tuned
Woutervddn
TechProjectMasters
I know it's been a while but I've got good news for you. tomorrow I'll have my penultimate exam... So after tomorrow only 1 to go (friday).
And after that it's showtime.. I can't wait to record everything but I need to stay focused (not easy I tell you..) there are so many interesting things going on..
So anyways, I'll be covering the installation of ubuntu-studio via wubi next weekend..
Stay tuned
Woutervddn
TechProjectMasters
Saturday, December 4, 2010
TechProjectMasters Artwork
hey guys,
I just unleached the power op open-source imaging to make some TPM Artwork.
I made a screencap of the speaker wallpaper.
The artwork is avaible here:
carbon wallpaper: http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/1473/carbonwallpaper.png
speaker wallpaper 1: http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2205/tpmspeaker1.png
speaker wallpaper 2 (the one from the vid): http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7073/tpmspeaker2.png
If you want them without the logo, you can get them at:
speaker 1: http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/1378/speakerwhtout.png
speaker 2: http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/5144/speaker2whtout.png
I just unleached the power op open-source imaging to make some TPM Artwork.
I made a screencap of the speaker wallpaper.
The artwork is avaible here:
carbon wallpaper: http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/1473/carbonwallpaper.png
speaker wallpaper 1: http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2205/tpmspeaker1.png
speaker wallpaper 2 (the one from the vid): http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7073/tpmspeaker2.png
If you want them without the logo, you can get them at:
speaker 1: http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/1378/speakerwhtout.png
speaker 2: http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/5144/speaker2whtout.png
Thursday, November 25, 2010
comments for every1
hi guys,
I just changed the comment-rights, now everyone can comment without any need to register.. (even anonymous)
I only hope this won't result in a spam wave..
woutervddn
TechProjectMasters
I just changed the comment-rights, now everyone can comment without any need to register.. (even anonymous)
I only hope this won't result in a spam wave..
woutervddn
TechProjectMasters
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Coding, it's a funny world
hi guys,
I'm checking in to tell you there isn't much to say here.. xD
At the moment I'm using the joystick to see what the possibilities are.
For this I'm rewriting some code, which is hard because I never used C or C++ before..
Where do I stand? I already managed to change the buttons behavior.
They used to change the channel, but just yesterday I managed to let them play notes. (But they don't stop playing after that, but I'm working on that!)
As you might know the joystick's input is changed to the MIDI protocol, which I sniffed out to find what I was looking for.
Be sure to check the site every so often, because there is going to be tons of useful info here! Every day I notice new things that should be documented better.
Anyways,
I'll write a post soon with more info about installing Linux as a program on windows, and after that the world is yours to start experimenting with it!
keep tuned!
woutervddn
TechProjectMasters
I'm checking in to tell you there isn't much to say here.. xD
At the moment I'm using the joystick to see what the possibilities are.
For this I'm rewriting some code, which is hard because I never used C or C++ before..
Where do I stand? I already managed to change the buttons behavior.
They used to change the channel, but just yesterday I managed to let them play notes. (But they don't stop playing after that, but I'm working on that!)
As you might know the joystick's input is changed to the MIDI protocol, which I sniffed out to find what I was looking for.
Be sure to check the site every so often, because there is going to be tons of useful info here! Every day I notice new things that should be documented better.
Anyways,
I'll write a post soon with more info about installing Linux as a program on windows, and after that the world is yours to start experimenting with it!
keep tuned!
woutervddn
TechProjectMasters
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Getting some joy out of a stick
Hi guys,
I've just picked a joystick up that I've bought from a site like ebay. This is the first one of two that will be used for the midi controller...
It's a trust joystick with 6 axes and 12 buttons. But for some reason my software picks up 7 axes and 13 buttons, so that gives me a mission to exploit that! with a little luck I find two extra unused connectors inside of the joystick!
trust usb joystick
I already had a joystick a trustmaster topgun fox2pro usb joystick, but that one cost me over €50 (+/-60$) so I won't be using that one. The reason I mention this is because both joysticks helped me determine if the software could handle two joysticks at the same time. and guess what, it does!
(btw, you really feel that the trustmaster is way more decent then the trust.. the trust uses suckers to keep in place whereas the trustmaster has weights inside to be more steady!)
Trustmaster usb joystick
This is a very welcome event because that means there isn't much left that would make my project fail.
You might remember I said a goal of making that midi-controller (that everyone could make) for less than 20€. Well, the original idea was to use just 1 joystick for that. but having 13 buttons and 6 axes might not be enough for some of you, that's why I decided to add an other controller. I did this for a few other reasons as well:
-you now can control two programs without interference
-you can add multiple effects
-the second controller is a playstation2 controller, a big advantage because everyone can find one of those..
-it makes the controller a decent competition for other midi-controller out there that cost over 120..
Now because of those huge benefits I've chosen to use two of them, leaving me with not much money left.. This controller cost me €5 second hand. The other controller will be a new one and costs me €10. I'm starting to doubt the possibility to get all faders and knobs we'll use for €5..
Dough I am confident that when you use only one controller (playstation controller, 6 axes, 10 buttons) you can make the controller for €20 with faders, knobs, and case!
So I'm hoping to get everything under €20, you better start praying for me ;-)
P.S.: when I was testing the 2 controllers I noticed that my trustmaster didn't respond on one channel.. I made it open and saw a connection was broken, fairly easy to make. But I'll be making a video of it so anyone can make his joystick..
woutervddn
TechProjectMasters
I've just picked a joystick up that I've bought from a site like ebay. This is the first one of two that will be used for the midi controller...
It's a trust joystick with 6 axes and 12 buttons. But for some reason my software picks up 7 axes and 13 buttons, so that gives me a mission to exploit that! with a little luck I find two extra unused connectors inside of the joystick!
trust usb joystick
I already had a joystick a trustmaster topgun fox2pro usb joystick, but that one cost me over €50 (+/-60$) so I won't be using that one. The reason I mention this is because both joysticks helped me determine if the software could handle two joysticks at the same time. and guess what, it does!
(btw, you really feel that the trustmaster is way more decent then the trust.. the trust uses suckers to keep in place whereas the trustmaster has weights inside to be more steady!)
Trustmaster usb joystick
This is a very welcome event because that means there isn't much left that would make my project fail.
You might remember I said a goal of making that midi-controller (that everyone could make) for less than 20€. Well, the original idea was to use just 1 joystick for that. but having 13 buttons and 6 axes might not be enough for some of you, that's why I decided to add an other controller. I did this for a few other reasons as well:
-you now can control two programs without interference
-you can add multiple effects
-the second controller is a playstation2 controller, a big advantage because everyone can find one of those..
-it makes the controller a decent competition for other midi-controller out there that cost over 120..
Now because of those huge benefits I've chosen to use two of them, leaving me with not much money left.. This controller cost me €5 second hand. The other controller will be a new one and costs me €10. I'm starting to doubt the possibility to get all faders and knobs we'll use for €5..
Dough I am confident that when you use only one controller (playstation controller, 6 axes, 10 buttons) you can make the controller for €20 with faders, knobs, and case!
So I'm hoping to get everything under €20, you better start praying for me ;-)
P.S.: when I was testing the 2 controllers I noticed that my trustmaster didn't respond on one channel.. I made it open and saw a connection was broken, fairly easy to make. But I'll be making a video of it so anyone can make his joystick..
woutervddn
TechProjectMasters
Friday, November 19, 2010
get your voice out!
See the Open-Source Sound/Record Studio Project overview
hi guys!
Today I want to talk about microphones. I've just spent over 2 hours reading stuff about microphones! And guess what, I still haven't got it all figured out. But have figured out what matters for recording! (I don't think most of you will lie awake because they don't know how the microphone works, electromagnetic forcefields aren't that interesting (for recorders))
At first I want to make three big categories: Dynamic mics, Ribbon mics, and condenser mics.
dynamic microphone
A dynamic microphone is one of the most common used microphones out there, they are quiet cheap and are able to handle a lot. In general we can say artists use these microphones when performing on stage. They can handle a damn high amount of dB's and are very shock resistive. But if you want to record audio in a studio there are better options, the strength and the ability to handle high dB's make the quality less good than the other mics.
ribbon microphone
Ribbon mics and condenser mics, those are the once you want to use when recording in a studio. If you compare them both there can be discussion about which one is best. But in my opinion condensor mics are just a slightly bit better than ribbons. They both sound very full and will be able to get a lot of warmth out (think about the radio presentators who have voices you'd kill for.. they use ribbons or condensors). I think a condenser just has a little more warmth in the lower spectrum. There is a nice warm, deep tone that's just a little better than the ribbons.
condenser microphone with stabilization
PATTERNS
An other thing you'll have to keep in mind is the polar pattern of your microphone.
This will tell you how which amount of the signal is captured from different angles.
when you're in a studio and want to record voice it doesn't really matter, you just don't want a 'shotgun' pattern. If you are using a drum and want an overal sound you'll probably have a better sound with an omni-directional.
If you're singing with multiple people a subcardioid pattern is great.
Different microphone patterns
EXTRA
Everyone of you who has allready spoken in to a mic knows the ssssss and pop effect. it ruins everything. That's why you'll want to use a pop-filter, normally you can find those for around 10€ these days, but you can make one yourself. Just take an old nylon, cut a leg off, cut the toes, cut it open lengthwise, fold double and clamp over a embroidery clamper.
An other thing that might help is a stabilizer. this allows your microphone to stand still when minimal vibrations occur (yes it can make a difference with good microphones), such as a passing car on the street.
A stand is quiet essential, without it you won't be able to set the mic in a permanent position and this will affect your record!
As a last hint I want to advice you to look around on ebay for a secondhand microphone, and if you are to buy one consider buying a set. I've seen a set with a pretty decent Fame condenser microphone, a cable, pop-filter, stand and usb soundcard for 180€. This is a lot of money but a microphone is everything for your song!
One encore: monitoring your output true a set of headphones will not be the same as just hearing yourself sing. Studies have proven that the sound of the headphones and the sound we hear in our head differs half a note!
woutervddn
TechProjectMasters
hi guys!
Today I want to talk about microphones. I've just spent over 2 hours reading stuff about microphones! And guess what, I still haven't got it all figured out. But have figured out what matters for recording! (I don't think most of you will lie awake because they don't know how the microphone works, electromagnetic forcefields aren't that interesting (for recorders))
At first I want to make three big categories: Dynamic mics, Ribbon mics, and condenser mics.
dynamic microphone
A dynamic microphone is one of the most common used microphones out there, they are quiet cheap and are able to handle a lot. In general we can say artists use these microphones when performing on stage. They can handle a damn high amount of dB's and are very shock resistive. But if you want to record audio in a studio there are better options, the strength and the ability to handle high dB's make the quality less good than the other mics.
ribbon microphone
Ribbon mics and condenser mics, those are the once you want to use when recording in a studio. If you compare them both there can be discussion about which one is best. But in my opinion condensor mics are just a slightly bit better than ribbons. They both sound very full and will be able to get a lot of warmth out (think about the radio presentators who have voices you'd kill for.. they use ribbons or condensors). I think a condenser just has a little more warmth in the lower spectrum. There is a nice warm, deep tone that's just a little better than the ribbons.
condenser microphone with stabilization
PATTERNS
An other thing you'll have to keep in mind is the polar pattern of your microphone.
This will tell you how which amount of the signal is captured from different angles.
when you're in a studio and want to record voice it doesn't really matter, you just don't want a 'shotgun' pattern. If you are using a drum and want an overal sound you'll probably have a better sound with an omni-directional.
If you're singing with multiple people a subcardioid pattern is great.
Different microphone patterns
EXTRA
Everyone of you who has allready spoken in to a mic knows the ssssss and pop effect. it ruins everything. That's why you'll want to use a pop-filter, normally you can find those for around 10€ these days, but you can make one yourself. Just take an old nylon, cut a leg off, cut the toes, cut it open lengthwise, fold double and clamp over a embroidery clamper.
An other thing that might help is a stabilizer. this allows your microphone to stand still when minimal vibrations occur (yes it can make a difference with good microphones), such as a passing car on the street.
A stand is quiet essential, without it you won't be able to set the mic in a permanent position and this will affect your record!
As a last hint I want to advice you to look around on ebay for a secondhand microphone, and if you are to buy one consider buying a set. I've seen a set with a pretty decent Fame condenser microphone, a cable, pop-filter, stand and usb soundcard for 180€. This is a lot of money but a microphone is everything for your song!
One encore: monitoring your output true a set of headphones will not be the same as just hearing yourself sing. Studies have proven that the sound of the headphones and the sound we hear in our head differs half a note!
woutervddn
TechProjectMasters