One of the most common and popular DJ tricks is referred to as 'Transformer', which is when the DJ mutes and unmutes the track to the beat, in some interesting fashion. This article details how to perform this trick using MIDI, as well as some tips on where and when to use it. more...

     One of the most versatile and underutilized effects that almost every musician has is the digital delay. In this article, I will discuss some cool techniques for getting the most out of your digital delay. more...

     In todays modern music, sampled drumloops have become the staple rhythm track for many artists. This article deals with all aspects of drumloops, from sampling, to looping, to using. more...

     SCSI, MIDI, 1/4", XLR, FUBAR? In todays MIDI studio, there is literally a cable for every occasion. This article deals with the basics of how to wire your MIDI studio, up to advanced topics, with real world examples (my studio). more...

     If you're using an AlexMos/Basecam-based gimbal, this do-it-yourself arduino-based controller will let anyone else control it's motion via Bluetooth. more...

     If you liked the gamepad Gimbal controller, you're going to love this one - it uses a 3 axis gyro/accelerometer to control the position of the gimbal. Watch the video, the description doesn't do it justice. more...

     Making sure your site is in tip top shape for search engines is one of the most important aspects of being a webmaster. In this article I discuss some of the fundamental search engine optimization tips and how you can use LinkExaminer to keep your site purring along. more...

     If you're running a server on Win2k and are concerned about security, then this is a MUST read! IPSec allows you to control access to your server at the packet level to block ports, allow only specific IP ranges, even create encrypted communications between machines. This article even includes a super easy IPSec Policy already configured and ready to use! more...

     Find out the inside scoop on the infamous Meta Tags, one of the biggest oversights of most websites. Meta Tags provide additional information to search engines and allow web surfers to get a better description of what to expect from your site. more...

     So you think programming might be your cup of tea (or Pepsi, in this case), but you want to know a little bit more before you take the plunge into the land of techno-babble? This article gives you a good idea of what's necessary to get into programming, plus views on some of the more important areas which are commonly overlooked. more...

     This is my talk "Bridging the Gap, NAT Traversal and Peer Communications" from the European Game Developers Conference (GDC), and from the title you should have a good idea of what it's about - if you don't, then it's probably not for you. :) Also includes the PowerPoint slides from the talk as well as example source code. more...