Chiptune Chopin (Prelude in A)

Published on Jul 2, 2018 Kris Lennox

"I always vowed never to upload to YouTube my murdering the usual suspects of the classical music world. At least, on piano. If I'm going to murder something, I'll do it in my own way.

I have a few Classical friends. You likely know the kind. Occasional cigar smokers who spend 15 minutes reading wine bottle labels.

Anyway, one of them commented on my recording cover versions of works. ...I think it came as a revelation to him that Classical musicians are, in fact, cover artists.

When you sit a score in front of you, you are playing a cover.

Stephen Hough is a cover artist. As is Kempff etc.

When I broke this news to him, he almost vomited.

I promised him a recording of a standard classical repertoire piece to make up for the pain and suffering I brought upon him. Hence this work.

If you are unfortunate enough to attend music school, you'll be drilled RE how important original interpretation is. Then reprimanded when you don't play exactly like your tutor. Chiptune Chopin is quite original. It has a certain ring to it.

This version I also performed in a western/saloon style.

Chopin. He hasn't composed much recently. Must investigate further.

All best
Kris"

Jupiter-4 Promars Duet 2

Published on Jul 2, 2018 Maison Vague

"Equipment used: Roland Jupiter-4, Promars, RE-201 Space Echo, TC Electronics D-Two, Mackie 1604-VLZ3, Universal Audio 4-710d, Digidesign Digi002R, Pro Tools LE 8"

Synth Stuff Ep. 44 - Casio SK1

Published on Jul 2, 2018 tritonrecordings

"Another cult classic toy! This is Casio's equivalent to Yamaha's VSS-30. The PCM sounds on here are better, in my opinion, than the FM sounds on the VSS-30. The sampler, which is really why you would buy one of these, sounds much darker and maybe less gritty than the VSS-30. I think I prefer the sound of the VSS-30 by far. I sampled a Gretsch guitar through various pedals, a precision bass both fingered and picked, a DX7, an Oberheim Matrix 6, and lastly my voice."

The Aneristic Illusion (Minibrute 2S, EMW Analog Drum Synth, 0-Coast)

Published on Jul 2, 2018 Cody Gratner

"Octatrack is sending samples of a pulse wave from the cue outs. 16th clocks and a reset every 8 bars are going to the trigger inputs on the Temps Utile in order to clock the modular.

The Temps Utile is sending 16th note clock to the Varigate and sending reset to both Varigate and Voltage Block."

Wusik SQ200 Sequencer with VST/AU Hosting

Published on Jul 2, 2018 William Kalfelz

Follow-up to this post. Additional details via Wusik:

"Welcome to Wusik SQ 200, a 'hardware' sequencer like no other. Featuring VST/AU hosting for instruments and effects.

What is Wusik SQ200?

"Wusik SQ200 is a complete Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that allows you to record sequences of notes and automations using MIDI and hosting VST/AU plugins. You can create complete projects or just use it to chain other plugins into your host of choice."

Why should you care about Wusik SQ200?

It works both as a stand-alone application and VST/AU plugin versions
Allows you to setup live performances with ease
Let you work on a different workflow, little mouse usage
Very low on CPU resources
Easy to use for Live Performance
What are the main features of Wusik SQ200?

Full 960 PPQ sequencer with up to 99 tracks and 99 sections.
VST/AU plugin hosting, with internal 32 to 64 bits bridge (VST Windows only).
Audio Track Streaming and WAV Acid Loop files support with time-streatching.
Included Compressor with Side-Chaining support, done in a very easy to use way.
Open-Source Hardware Remote Controller support, the Wusik SQ200 HD.
Windows and OSX 32 and 64 bits application and plugin versions.
Multi-Core Engine.
Midi Learn for Plugin's parameters.
Playback/Record Metronome with custom sounds support.
Live Mode where you can load Songs using a MIDI Keyboard.

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O-coast and BIA sequenced in unison by varigate 4+ Modular jam #005

Published on Jul 2, 2018 Funk Tree

"New modules coming to my euro rack soon. The Softpop sequenced/played by Rene gets to play a few solo notes and some low low uncontrolled bass."

Low Down Dirty Mopho

Published on Jun 30, 2018 poorness studios

"I was messing around with my DSI Mopho earlier and decided to record a video snippet. The other instruments include the Korg Volca Beats and Arturia Minibrute. I really like this little synth."

OB6 does: Soft Brass

Published on Jul 1, 2018 Kris Lennox

"I sat down earlier with every intention of recording some of Bach's Goldberg Variations, but I got carried away in making a brass sound :) The idea here was to give a sense of very soft, high-register french horns. Good sound for in a mix.

The initial 20 seconds will sound more convincing than the rest: most brass writing is two-part harmony. At about the 20-sec mark I develop into 3-part harmony; ergo the sound won't be 'convincing'. The tone is ok - it's just the texture that isn't exact. But this is ok, I was just going for a walk with it. Obvious at the end i.e. too high for French horns.

Howard Hanson popped into my head as I'm planning on recording one of his works soon. The progression you hear at the c.21-sec mark is from his 2nd Symphony - one that most came to know through the film 'Alien' - as this is what plays at the end credits. Here is a link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS1kg...

The same progression can also be heard in the Orphan soundtrack. If you listen to the following link, you'll hear it at the beginning. Different key, but same progression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XHER...

All best
Kris"

Mario on OB-6

Published on Jul 2, 2018 Kris Lennox

"Yes. Playing Mario on an OB-6 is probably slightly absurd. It could be equated to the likes of buying a Fazioli for practising Elton John songs.

Well, maybe not quite as absurd as Elton John. But you get my point.

Good fun, this one. Good for staccato practice. PS the piece is the Underworld Theme."