The New Revolutionary Turntablism

The iPod Touch, iPhone, and Nintendo DS are the tech generation’s contribution to musical innovation. With the right software, these portable devices can be modified to play virtually any instrument and any effect. The software used in the video below is called “Pianist” (formerly iAno) and can be downloaded free for the iPhone or iPod Touch here.

Above: “Comptine D’un Autre Été: L’après Midi” from Le Fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain soundtrack by Yann Tiersen.

iPhone type units will eventually take over the DJ and live music scene. The portability of the iPhone, iTouch, and DS open up a whole new world of beat-juggling possibilities. Think about plugging in electro-instrument peripherals like foldable piano keyboards or feedback guitars, infrared sensors, etc. How about fitting thousands of virtual instruments into your pocket or creating your own musical palette from on-the-spot recordings. What happens when you have five of these instruments (iStruments?) on the dance floor interacting with each other’s dance moves wirelessly? or passing strangers walking down the street? What’s not to like about them - iPhones are smart, easy to manage, portable, and expandable. Most of all, they are revolutionary. Watch out.

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