I don’t read Wired Magazine very thoroughly anymore, but as I paged through the January issue the words “Michael Nesmith” caught my eye (because, you know, The Monkees, oh and, well yes that “invented MTV” thing too). Using a database of over 3,000 organ tones, Nesmith has created Calvin (computer-aided live venue instrument) out of a Dell computer, six JBL speakers, and a subwoofer. Nesmith programs Calvin to perform complex pieces that are out of reach for the usual two handed, two footed organist. The organ sounds were recorded by a Hungarian company in Budapest cathedrals, stone wall reverb and all. Nesmith doesn’t mean for Calvin’s virtual pipe organ capabilities to put musicians out of work. He’s just wants to create inspirational music.