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The Loft Chicago | Wilco's recording studio adds to their BrandNewNoise collection
The Loft, Wilco's recording studio in Chicago has an incredible collection of rare instruments, recording gear, and oddities. So it's been a great honor to see the band collecting BrandNewNoise throughout...
Stephaine Hsu chats with Pitchfork about music and more | BrandNewNoise
At the very beginning of BrandNewNoise, I listed a job posting at NYU, hoping to find a student that might want to be on a team of two. To my...
Cooking up soundscapes with the Line 6 HX Stomp
If anyone were to ask me what Brand New Noise sound recorder to buy, I would tell them to get a Hubble every time. The kalimba itself is already an appealing instrument- allowing for serene and unusual sounds without much practice. The Hubble as a kalimba not only amplifies and repeats these sounds, but it also allows you to pitch bend and warp the kalimba sounds using a gritty onboard delay.
Music & Art Edition | Interview with Invitation Magazine
The April edition of Invitation Magazine was a spotlight on Music & Art. I was lucky to speak with Leslie Criss about all things BrandNewNoise and my connection to Northeast...
Kidizenship Contest - Sing Your Anthem
My daughter recently got involved with the organization Kidizenship and told me about this contest for kids 8-18. I thought it sounded like such a great idea, and I love...
Tuning a Kalimba is simple
The kalimba, or mbira, is a very simple instrument which can be easily tuned. Models vary in complexity and tone, but the two BrandNewNoise versions are easy for anyone to...
King Britt, Tape Op, and BrandNewNoise
I got an email a few months back from a buddy telling me to check out the latest issue of Tape Op Magazine. Tape Op, the brainchild of Larry Crane,...
Harmonica Audio Recorder has arrived!
A harmonica, record, playback, pitch control, and repeat loop switch all combined into one awesome lo-fi audio recorder. Welcome to the BrandNewNoise family, Zippy! We have had a ton of...
Beatle Lofi - BrandNewNoise, Rowland SP404 and Moog GrandMother
Raised Ranch sent me an email earlier this week using Space Oddity in his Beatles Lofi. The video showcases Space Oddity for a pitched controlled vocal sample, Rowland SP-404 sampler, and the Moog...
Phone-Home xylophone with effects
I take a little time each Friday to just sit and play. It's a great way to set myself up for the weekend and free my mind from all the...
David Pajo, aka Papa M, and BrandNewNoise
The multi-instrumentalist and singer David Pajo, also known as Papa M, was recently spotted on Instagram covering Bob Dylan's Nobody 'Cept You with his Player One on hand. Pajo's work...
Gordi performs Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball with BrandNewNoise
Australian folktronica singer-songwriter Gordi recently performed Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball on the program Like A Version. Throughout her performance she uses the BrandNewNoise Player One. Sophie Payten, known professionally as...
