Just listening to music? Now that's a little dull. Kevin of prog-Celtic band The Nettles points us to the MadPlayer,
a handheld music toy that features an algorithmic music generator –
beat/groove generator, a mic/sampler, karaoke, and Internet access for
sharing or connecting to your Mac or PC. Some pros have even picked it up for on-the-bus grooving.

Kevin writes:

Love your blog.  Thanks to you I looked for and found a couple of NIB Beat Blenders
for a couple of bucks apiece at the local Goodwill. Goodwill is a
circuit bender's paradise these days:  many, many music toys.

Speaking of music toys, how come you haven't covered the MadPlayer yet?
It's a handheld PlayStation for digital music, generating tracks that
users can change on the fly. You can mix vocals and download your own
samples. Comes with a cheesy headset.  Price for it is all over
the map.  MSRP is $300, street price for the latest model is $150
but you can buy an earlier one NIB for $50 including shipping and then
download the latest firmware and software.  Most music fun I've
ever had for $50.  Reverse-engineering this puppy would be very
rewarding and I'd like to hear from anyone who does.

Gentleman, start your circuit benders.

One response to “MadPlayer Handheld Music Maker, Other Toys”

  1. ghostdagunna says:

    A yo that seems reel cool to have a beat/music/karaoke, editor head set that is off of the hook lol.

    But you are going to make alot of money off of that I know i will buy one when it comes out and if it already did, can i please have one lol no"really i want one" hit me about yo cool new product

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