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Dec 10, 2018
Learn: Controlling Motors with Bela
In this post we discuss controlling motors and other actuators with Bela. We’ll cover the best practices, circuits and code for making things move. DC Motors and Bela Small low-voltage...
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Nov 24, 2018
Bela KSSynth: a Twin Unit Karplus-Strong Machine
KSSynth is the creation of Rej Poirier and brings together Bela with his Caustic music software to create a fully featured hardware synth which uses Karplus-Strong synthesis. Over to Rej:...
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Nov 18, 2018
Live Electronics at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with Bela Mini
At the Conservatorium van Amsterdam Jos Zwaanenburg has been using a fleet of Bela Minis as part of his teaching on the Master’s in Live Electronics. Ultra-low Latency Live Electronics...
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Oct 12, 2018
Prototyping Spatial Audio for VR/AR with Bela Mini
In this post we discuss how Bela can be used to prototype immersive interactive audio scenes, the main topic of the Soundstack 2018 Bela Mini workshop led by Becky Stewart....
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Sep 14, 2018
Giraf by Hjalte Bested Møller: a self-contained polyphonic sampler
This post introduces Giraf, a polyphonic sampler created Hjalte Bested Møller. The instrument uses Bela in combination with a distance sensor, piezo disc, and embedded speakers to create a mobile...
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Sep 7, 2018
STEAMY by Rob Blazey
In this post Rob Blazey introduces us to STEAMY, a solar-powered interactive sound-sculpture that makes use of Bela. Over to Rob: This piece was made for an exhibition at Cragside...
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Sep 1, 2018
Bela Workshop at The RAW and The COOKED in London
On 29th September 2018 we will be giving a hands-on Bela workshop as part of The RAW and The COOKED in London. The RAW and The COOKED takes over Cafe1001...
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Jul 6, 2018
Bela Mini and AE Modular are brought together by Technobear
Mark Harris (AKA Technobear) has made Bela mini into a module that fits snuggly into Tangible Waves’ AE Modular synthesiser, the budget modular system that is based on a new...
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May 22, 2018
The Smart Cajón by Luca Turchet: a wireless electroacoustic instrument
In this post Luca Turchet introduces us to the Smart Cajón, an acoustic percussion instrument that has been extended to include, sensors and actuators alongside wireless connectivity that he created...
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May 8, 2018
Introducing the new CTAG FACE and BEAST multichannel audio systems
We are excited to announce the release of the CTAG FACE and BEAST multichannel audio systems, available for pre-order now from the Bela shop. Preorder now Developed by Henrik Langer...
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About this blog
Bela is the platform for ultra-low latency audio and sensor processing. Bela was initially funded on Kickstarter in April 2016, and has been growing ever since.
This blog is for longer and more in-depth information about Bela projects and features. For support and to join our worldwide community, please visit the Bela forum where you can join the conversation!
Bela is a project of Augmented Instruments Ltd, and was built by members of the Augmented Instruments Lab within the Centre for Digital Music, Queen Mary University of London. Please follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and see all of our code, tutorials and examples on Github.