posted Jul 21, 2008
polygomé, yet another extraordinary application from stretta which is also open-source and available for download. there’s a great performance at the end of the demo.
we’re very impressed with the incredible contributions recently—thank you all for both your visionary work and sharing spirit.
posted Jul 08, 2008
this week we’re receiving the last components for our new edition of 40 kits. we’ll be sending invoices out as fast as we can—if you’re on the waiting list, watch your inbox. you have 48 hours to respond. if you miss this window your order opportunity will be passed to someone else waiting in line.
also, we have about 10 one twenty eights that will soon be ready to ship as the last of the top-plates from the recent edition are expected to arrive any day now. we’ll be sending out invoices to that list as well.
a reminder for those on the two fifty six waiting list, 100 invoices will be sent out on August 1st. there will be a 48 hour payment window. we’ll move through the list as fast as we can until all devices from the release are spoken for.
below, our good friend at cassiel just released a java-based open-source compositing and sprite library called shado.
posted Jun 25, 2008
we’ve worked out the scheduling with our manufacturers and are happy to bring you two new editions:
as stated earlier, we’re no longer taking order requests. the request system is closed. once we work through the request list we will resume our previous system of open payment links. please do not e-mail us asking to order a device. we’ll post order details in the future when we’re ready.
posted Jun 16, 2008
we are no longer taking order reservations. we will honor all previously placed requests and they will be processed as new editions come out. once we have gone through our current waiting list we will return to our previous order system. new editions will be offered once again at a very specific date and time, with the payment link remaining available the edition is sold out.
we’ll keep you posted. thanks as always for your continual support.
super bright white kit by mike cohen running modified press cafe by stretta:
posted Jun 11, 2008
next week we’ll start sending out invoices for a limited number of kits. we’re not yet fully stocked, but keep an eye on your inbox if you’re early on the request list.
we’re also moving through the final few units of the one twenty eight. invoices will be sent out as necessary. we’ll post details about future editions once we work out the details.
look what edison can do:
posted May 30, 2008
we just sent 100 e-mail invoices to those first people on the 128 request list. orders not paid by monday june 2, 12pm EST will be dropped. we will then send invoices to the next people waiting on the list until we’ve sold the entire edition.
update: we’ve sent out the second batch of invoices. these expire wednesday at 12pm EST. if we have remaining units, we’ll ship out more invoices at this time.
update: we’ve sent out the third batch of invoices. these expire friday at 12pm EST. if we have remaining units, we’ll ship out more invoices on monday.
posted May 26, 2008
we’ve returned to philadelphia. we are diligently building the next edition of the one twenty eight. invoices will go out to people on the request list this friday, and we we will begin shipping on monday june 2. we expect to have the entire edition shipped within two weeks.
price update: we’re increasing the price of the sixty four to $500 in order to cover material cost increases and an initial underestimation of labor intensity.
kelli’s finished handmade felt tape recorder (enclosing bent electronics) from our workshop at machineproject.
posted May 06, 2008
this thursday may 8 at 8pm: small is beautiful: an approach to design and business
we’ll be giving a presentation on the development of monome’s business practice, which emphasizes minimalism, transparency, and local, responsible production. much of our success we attribute to our very supportive and active user community—we’d be glad to meet those of you in the los angeles area.
this coming sunday, may 11 at 8pm, pieces of pretty. music by ezra buchla (viola, electrons), amy radunskaya (cello), brian crabtree (magic boxes). join us for an evening of moving sounds small and large.
all events are free at machineproject.
posted Apr 22, 2008
machineproject continues to impress us with inventive, relevant, and fun events. it’s a truly exceptional institution which bridges interests, disciplines, and communities.
we have offered machineproject three of our monome 64 devices for a silent fundraising auction. proceeds from sales will support the institution and future happenings.
over the years machineproject has been a source of great encouragement and inspiration for us—both in our unconventional creative practices or our lofty business endeavors.
if you’re interested in bidding, send an e-mail to michele@machineproject.com with “monome” and your bid in the subject line.
bidding ends monday, april 28th at noon PST. winners will be contacted promptly.
international buyers must pay $50 shipping and are responsible for all import taxes (based on $450).
also, this sunday we’ll be hosting a presentation on natural building which is open to the public.
posted Apr 15, 2008
we’re on our way to machineproject for a short residency.
this thursday (april 17) at 8pm brings performances by david chiesa/mathieu werchowski (france), kobol (mexico/LA), tehn (philadelphia), and daedalus (LA) at the steve allen theater for $10.
(ps. that orange thing is a custom keypad-less 40h kit.)