This week’s experimental improv. Well, it was one of those weeks. The fix called for some Bass, Distortion, & Wine. Synth sequence is brought to you by the @sequential_llc Pro 3. Bass chain is a G&L via a DS-1, chorus, delay, darkglass into @audio.damage ‘s Enso. Of course the ole @qdrumco copper kit is doing […]

This week’s experimental improv. Decided to give the Elektron boxes some air time. Letting the Digitone Keys drive the SEM and A4. I gave the snare the RE-201 delay/spring treatment. #DistortaDUB? I broke not one but two sticks during this track. Time to give @vicfirth a try next round. Till next. : : : : […]

Sit me in front of a Rhodes+delay and I’m at ease. Just finished overhauling the RE-201. New caps, transistors, tape path, the works.

Quarantine NO.5 Somber improv, experimenting with Tape delay, Trees, & Drums+Vocoder. Sonically it fits my mindset as of late.

Some more drum improv. Experimenting with more setups, & more synth noodling. This time around decided to run the SEM through an amp or two. It puts a smile on my face hearing that crunch. I might have had a tom fail at the end, I took it as a cue to stop fucking around, […]

Some more drum improv. Experimenting with some more mic setups, & more synth noodling. : : : : : ;; : : : #drums #synths #delay #qdrums #sequentialcircuits #prophetX #drumlife #recording #microphones #experimentalsound #musicproduction #studioproduction #musicflow #studiojam #studioproduction #drummers #cymbals #recording #creatingmusic #experimentalmusic

What the world inside my head is hearing this particular evening. The iPad is playing any ole random news feed, while the SEM VCA chops it into gated segments. Some delay for rhythmic inspiration, & Melancholy improv Rhodes fills out the rest. : : : : : : : : : : :: : : […]

Taking this time and enjoying this rain by experimenting with some new mic setups, processing chains, & synth noodling. Not all that different from usual nights now is it? : : : : : ;; : : : #drums #synths #delay #qdrums #keplingerdrums #arp #moog #drumlife #recording #microphones #experimentalsound #musicproduction #studioproduction #musicflow #studiojam #studioproduction #drummers […]

Ever wonder what an iPad, Bodhran, & wine sounds like? Of course not, well here you go. (Not iPad/phone friendly, it’s a bit sub-lowtastic) I’m always trying to find a balance between my worlds & interests. It never really works but keeps things interesting. : : : : : : : : : : : […]

Some evening distorted synth sound design/self-prescribed Sonic therapy. The SEM is hands-down one of my favorite analog voices, paired with the DS-1 is pure screaming fun. I’ve been meaning to spend some more time with the carbon sequencer, so I did. I’ve never tried using it for polyrhythmic drum patterns, it did the job well. […]

I just found out about the “Pianobook collective sample project” and was inspired by the “The 9000ft Piano” available for the Prophet X. Downloaded and made this little improv noodle. I tracked the drums last month as a slow tempo experiment 48/96 bpm. So I took the opportunity to abuse the @audioscapeaudio D-Comp/Buss compressors. I […]

Some more end of day music/sounddesign/Sonic therapy. Rhodes+Tape Delay, Drums, & Audio Damage CONTINUA. : : : : : : : : . . #Distortion #rhodes #elektron #experimentalsound #sounddesign #experimentalmusic #Darkmusic #Heavymusic #electronicmusicproduction #electronicmusic #musicproduction #studioproduction #loops #loopmusic #looping #musicflow #creatingmusic #studiojam #studioproduction #liveelectronicmusic #ipadmusic #iosmusic #surfacemusic

Some post day synth noise’n/sound design with an impromptu synth box fort. All sounds generated with the SEM & @audio.damage : : : : : : : : #electronicmusicproducer #synth #electronicmusicproduction #electronicmusic #musicproduction #studioproduction #loops #loopmusic #looping #musicflow #experimentalsound #sounddesign #experimentalmusic #creatingmusic #studiojam #producerlife #lofibeats #lofibeat #lofi #lofiaesthetic #studioproduction #liveelectronicmusic #experimentalsound

For those that know me, know I have a somewhat cult status obsession with @keplingerdrums drums. My Goto snare has been a made to order 13″ stainless for some time now. I saw @revival_drum_shop post a Keplinger Stainless Steel 23″ Ride and just had to see what it brings to the table. I’m in a […]

Wrapping up this day with a little ambient Rhodes+Boxes #SonicTherapy. Or as @chris.randall says some “easy-mode”. Captured directly to the 2trk Tascam, because it’s a F$#! computers kinda night! . . . . . #rhodes #elektron #TheBigTrees #lofiedit #lofimusic #retro #ambient #ambientmusic #electronicmusic #looping #experimentalsound #sounddesign #experimentalmusic #creatingmusic

I’ve been meaning to set up various ambient mics around this facility for some time now (19 years or so). I have some drum tracking lined up to record and finally got around to giving this a go beforehand. I set up a basic Kick/Snare/Hat kit and six different mic locations. Some more successful than […]

Got together with the @androidlust crew for a “Live in Studio” performance. I love being able to experiment with non-standard setups. Used a minimal setup based around kick/snare/hat with a T-Shirt dampened floor tom and ching-ring. “No drum samples harmed in this recording!” Full video & Track is available via YouTube & Bandcamp. Links below. […]

Some Sunday Synthesis. Hooked up some box’s. Glitched out a drum loop recorded last week. Noodled on the Rhodes, & the A4 is supplying an elec kick, 303ish bassline, a clap, and CV for the Arp noise/snare. Fun times.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted any drum geekery. Trying out some new mic options before laying down some drum tracks for @youshriek . I recently got myself a @heisermanaudio H47 and quickly acquired a 2nd from the same batch. Trying them out as drum overheads. I’m pleased. ..

Giving @audio.damage ENSO + Drums a go. Channeling a little bit of Vinnie I have to say

. .. … .. . #experimental #distortion #heavy #darmusic #ambient #ambientmusic #soundscape #atmosphere #loops #loopmusic #looping #experimentalsound #sounddesign #experimentalmusic #creatingmusic #producerlife #lofi #lofiaesthetic #musicproducer #electronicmusic #rhodes #piano #elektron #analog4 #analogheat