This Grandma thinks she is internet proficient. However, when grandchildren hit the internet, they take it to a whole new dimension! Our nearly ten year old grandson discovered the Tony-b Machine. He loves writing songs, so, I guess, in his internet searches, he found this on-line musical synthesizer that supposedly makes making music easy. However, I did not hear about the Tony-b Machine from him as he left for sleep away camp. Apparently, he taught his younger sister before he left. Our nearly seven year old granddaughter sent me a song she wrote with the Tony-b Machine by email! Then she explained Tony-b, sort of. She is an expert. This Grandma, on the other hand, needs help!
Here is what I read on the internet about the Tony-b Machine:
Mix drums, bass, melody and sound samples with the Tony-B Machine music sequencer using one switch. Musical performances can be recorded and saved on-line with the help of an assistant.
The Tony-B Machine is a basic on-line musical sequencer. It is normally controlled using the mouse and keyboard. Using the small free to download utility, 4Noah Tony-B Machine, it is possible to use the Left Mouse Click alone to effect random parts of the performed music sequence. Select “Machine 2” from the drop-down menu.
● Download 4Noah Tony-B Machine.
● Set your accessibility switch to trigger a left mouse click (see JoyToKey).
● Go on-line to www.tony-b.org then click on “START”.
● Optional: Press 6 to start a melody in action.
● Double-click on the 4Noah_Tony-B icon to start the one-switch utility.
● Click on the window to drag it into a convenient spot.
● Move your mouse pointer over the actual “Tony-B” machine.
● Press your switch to play!
N.B. If you minimize the 4Noah window, you presently must press the SPACE BAR to reinstate it.
The Tony-B Machine is the copyright of www.tony-b.org 2007, 2008.
The Public Domain 4Noah Tony-B Machine utility written by William Pilgrim in 2008.
There are even tutorials on the website:
I still did not understand. Do you think this Grandma can use as an excuse that this seems to be a British website and the vocabulary is a little challenging? I think not. My SIX YEAR OLD granddaughter made beautiful music, saved it, and sent it to me. This Grandma tried, but, with not so much proficiency. Yes, I feel inadequate. However, I think that the Tony-b Machine is best left for grandchildren and for grandchildren to teach Grandma how it’s done. Grandchild teaching Grandma, hmmm. Such fun! Another way to share new experiences and experience Grandma
Joy,
Mema
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