Topic: Midi Controllers

A project to build a custom radio play-out system on Linux using AI coding assistance is described, featuring MIDI controller integration and pre-fader listening. The user aims to transition entirely away from Windows within two weeks, despite the AI occasionally making "dumb" assumptions based on the user's history with Podcasting 2.0. Additionally, a system called "Your Town" is mentioned, which uses 11 Labs' AI voices to help churches create radio promos, though the high cost of the service is noted.

A host describes a mishap involving a "flat" can of Dr Pepper that spilled onto a MIDI controller. The incident leads to a humorous discussion about batch numbers and the potential for a lawsuit against the soda company for damaged equipment.

A discussion highlights the Silver Sharpie as a significant invention for modern technology users. The marker is praised for its ability to write clearly on black plastic equipment, such as MIDI controllers and mixers, where standard labels are difficult to read. It is suggested as an ideal stocking stuffer for the holiday season.

The program originates from the SS Plop, a houseboat in Amsterdam, where technical difficulties with a dedicated internet line and a restrictive firewall are causing packet loss. A MIDI controller is also sending rogue commands, complicating the setup process for the broadcast.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley, discussing a new studio setup. Curry credits Ethan and Eric Funk, known as the Funk Brothers, for developing the Audio Rack Suite and assisting with a significant system and sound quality upgrade. Dvorak searches for his gong mallet while they test the new MIDI controller interface.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 793 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas and Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss a one-hour delay caused by technical glitches and software upgrades. One host describes updating a decade-old production setup with open-source software compatible with OS X Mavericks and a new Behringer MIDI controller.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 238 of the No Agenda show from their respective locations in Southern California and Silicon Valley. Curry describes his new minimalist broadcasting setup, which utilizes an iPad for MIDI control, jingles, and tracks, replacing his previous external hardware box.

Adam Curry describes his new minimalist recording setup featuring a wireless lavalier microphone and a custom-built stand made from a Radio Shack alligator clip and a telescopic antenna. He compares the sound quality of the wireless unit favorably against expensive studio microphones. The hosts discuss the "character" added to voices by different hardware and reference old Bay Area radio DJ Dr. Don Rose.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 118 of the No Agenda podcast, broadcasting from San Francisco, California. Curry discusses technical difficulties with his MIDI controller and his recent order for a replacement from Germany. The hosts establish the "Gitmo Nation" theme and exchange banter regarding their respective locations and equipment setups.

A host describes the mechanical failure of a Faderfox MIDI controller, which has been damaged by repeated TSA security checks. The device, held together by scotch tape, no longer communicates with the MIDI interface, forcing manual level adjustments until a replacement can be ordered from Germany.

A new portable production setup is described as a "one-man band" radio studio integrated into an Apple Macintosh. The rig utilizes German hardware from Faderfox and specialized software to provide tactile control over audio levels and cart decks with near-zero latency. There is a brief mention of potentially patenting this unique configuration of linked software packages.