Bela: an Embedded Platform for Low-Latency Interactive Audio
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Bela is an open-source embedded platform for real-time, ultra-low-latency audio and sensor processing on the BeagleBone Black.
Backers: 530
Average Pledge Per Backer: £104
Funded: £54,902 of £5,000
Dates: Feb 29th -> Apr 1st (33 days)
Project By: Augmented Instruments Laboratory, C4DM
Backers: 530
Average Pledge Per Backer: £104
Funded: £54,902 of £5,000
Dates: Feb 29th -> Apr 1st (33 days)
Project By: Augmented Instruments Laboratory, C4DM
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Latest News
Multiplexer Capelet
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We reached two important milestones this week: our £40k stretch goal and 400 backers! That means we will be making the Multiplexer Capelet, which lets you use 64 analogue inputs with Bela. FeaturesRight now, Bela has 8 analogue inputs, each of which... (Read More)
Faust support (+ demo videos)
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We're happy to announce that Bela is now supported by the Faust programming language! Faust ("Functional Audio Stream") is a functional programming language specifically designed for real-time signal processing and synthesis applications. One of... (Read More)
Audio Expander Capelet
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
On Sunday we reached our first stretch goal! Since we crossed the £30k funding mark, we will be designing and making the Audio Expander Capelet, an add-on board for the Bela cape which turns the analogue I/Os into extra audio channels. With this... (Read More)
Discussion List and Stretch Goals
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We've been blown away by the level of interest so far! In the first three days of the campaign, we passed 500% of our original goal. Thank you everyone for your support! Bela Mailing List We are currently working on implementing a forum on our... (Read More)
Funded on day 1!
February 29th - via: kickstarter.com
What a hectic day it's been: Our Kickstarter reached 100% funding in the first 4 hours! We're just off to the pub for a celebratory pint, and we're nearly at 200%. First off, warm thanks to everyone who Tweeted, shared, or talked about this launch,... (Read More)
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