All articles tagged with #analog
A creator built a cassette-based media streamer that converts Bluetooth digital audio into analog, records it onto a cassette tape, and plays it back, combining modern streaming with the nostalgic and sonic qualities of analog tapes.
Amidst the digital age's distractions and automation, people across generations are seeking refuge in analog activities like painting, mailing handwritten cards, driving manual cars, and listening to vinyl records, driven by a desire for tangible, personal experiences and nostalgia. These practices serve as a counterbalance to the digital ephemera, fostering human connection and a sense of authenticity.
Recent advances in both analog and digital quantum simulations are paving the way for quantum computers to model complex physical phenomena beyond classical capabilities, with efforts focusing on simulating quantum fields, particles, and forces like electromagnetism and the strong force, using innovative approaches such as qubits, qudits, and analog systems, aiming to unlock mysteries of the universe and develop new materials.
Behringer has launched the JT Mini, a $99 analog synthesizer inspired by the Roland Jupiter-8, now available for pre-order. The JT Mini features a paraphonic design with three VCOs, a multimode filter, and a motion sequencer, offering a compact and affordable option for music producers. It supports full MIDI control and is powered via USB-C, making it a competitive alternative to the Korg Volca series.
Korg is set to unveil the PS-3300 FS, a full-scale reissue of the ultra-rare polyphonic analog synthesizer originally designed in 1977, at NAMM 2024. The new version will feature 49 keys and 49 voices, offering 147 synth voices, and will include modern additions such as patch memory and a dedicated librarian app. The prototype will be showcased at NAMM 2024, with availability and pricing details yet to be announced.
Polaroid has unveiled the I-2, a high-end instant photography camera priced at $600. The camera boasts a sharp lens, built-in manual controls, and a LiDAR-driven autofocus system. It is the first Polaroid camera to use integral film with built-in manual controls, offering significant functionality and creative possibilities. The I-2 features a durable design, Bluetooth connectivity, and an accompanying app for firmware updates and remote control. It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and includes a standard tripod mount. Polaroid has also launched an "Imperfectionists" campaign to celebrate the release of the I-2.
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is conducting field tests in Iceland using its airborne F-SAR radar sensor and an infrared imager called V-EMulator to study lava flows, as a strong analog for what the VERITAS Venus mission might find on Venus' volcanic surface. The mission, which has been delayed indefinitely, aims to understand the evolution of Venus' surface and rocky planets in general. The DLR is also testing V-EMulator, a prototype for the Venus Emissivity Mapper that will be installed on VERITAS.
Some people are shunning smartphones for "dumb" or feature phones, which are reminiscent of the pre-iPhone era. These phones allow users to call and text, but lack big screens and a mountain of apps. Many people are reconnecting with the analog world by relying less on finding life's solutions via the internet on their phone. Some companies are catering to those seeking to break the hold that smartphones have on their lives. Sales for dumb or feature phones are small and shrinking, according to analysts, as cheaper smartphones are made available to buyers on a budget, especially in developing countries.