Year: 2008

Steam Powered reaching pressure

Steam Powered reaching pressure

I’m here in Sunnyvale, CA to cover Steam Powered, the first dedicated steampunk convention. Set-up is now underway. The local San Jose freebie, Metro, ran a nice cover piece on the event and steampunk 101. That’s Abney Park on the cover. The article emphasized the maker aspects of the genre and the non-serious roleplaying involved. […]

Spooky (and free) audio effects

Spooky (and free) audio effects

CDM points out this free Halloween themed effect for VST/AU compatible audio software. You can download the plugin from Solid State Logic’s site (free reg required). Nice to see the neighbors aren’t the only ones giving out free treats. It’s basically a pitch-shift + vibrato + wind noise + eco/reverb combo … which means it’s […]