On the roof of the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, Tokyo – shot on 13th October 2007

I know its my fault for not vacuuming enough AND for owning lots of electronic gear that attracts dust but does anyone have any clever ideas about dust in studios? What prompted this was my new mixing desk – it is so clean & there isn’t a single crackle in the pots or faders .. .and I’d like to keep it that way! But the same applies to my modular synth….

The first step I figured is getting a dust cover for them and in the process of searching came across these people; Digital Deck Covers who make dust covers for pro audio equipment and for hifi/DJ gear etc too… Anyone got any clever DIY solutions? Or recommend a good local upholstery shop?

photo by Alireza Teimoury

Also a tip for anyone local: you can buy these 155mm velcro cable ties dirt cheap at the moment, as in a pack of 5 for nz$2.50 – perfect for tieing cables together etc..

> These animated gifs are very clever (but imagine how they would/could/should sound!)

> So many great films lined up for Cannes this year!

love this track by DJG – Here come the dark lights (from Photeks DJ Kicks)

> Scans of Synapse synth magazine from the 70s (hint: Sitesucker is handy for offline reading)

Paying my respects at the grave of Yasujiro Ozu near Kamakura on 6th October 2007 – grave found via this post and FWIW the cans of beer, sake etc are full – its a Japanese tradition to pay tribute by leaving the deceased some of their favourite beverages…

Ozu must have liked Guinness!

Shot on 29th March 2012 near Piripua Power Station, Lake Waikaremoana