Category: (Modulate This)
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Replay of RMSM #100 & Live 11 Presentations on MPE, Comping and More…
Back on December 8th I hosted an event celebrating our 100th Rocky Mountain Synth Meet event and the announcement of Live 11. As part of the event I did a presentation on Live 11 MPE and Ableton Brand Manager Serafin Sanchez covered the comping features and more. We covered a lot of ground in this…
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Synth Patrol: FRIENDS ELECTRIC Livestream 001 Concert Replay
I’ve starting a new concert streaming series. On Saturday November 28th at 11am MST (-7 GMT) the Synth Patrol is hosting a livestream with electronic music and interviews. Format 10 minute sets followed by live artist interviews with the following electronic music artists. You can watch the replay at YouTube link. Dino J.A. Deane –…
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Buckle Up! Sonic Encounters Season 04 Soundscapes Podcast is Underway.
Hi everyone. Season 04 of the Sonic Encounters Podcast is underway. In this season I will be incorporating some explorations into the use of classical tonalities like piano and cello phrases and motifs improvised on a Push 2 using it’s isomorphic grid note layout. I’ll also be incorporating MPE performances on a Sensel Morph later…
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Video Series On MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE)
A friend loaned me a Sensel Morph last week. Just as I was settling in to sorting out MPE from the Morph my friends over at Synthtopia blogged about the a KVR video offering an intro to MPE. Perfect timing Synthtopia! It ends up this is a video series on MPE so I’ve embedded the…
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Austin Kleon on Artificial Intelligence in the Arts
While drinking my morning coffee I bumped into a blog post on Artificial Intelligence in the arts by writer Austin Kleon. I thought I would it was thought provoking so I I’m passing it along. Enjoy. Artificial Intelligence Blog Post by Austin Kleon This note made me laugh. “We chose instead to pick the best…
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New Album Release: Sonic Encounters Volume 03
Heads up. My new album Sonic Encounters Volume 03 is out. Check it out and pass it on… https://markmosher.bandcamp.com/album/sonic-encounters-volume-03 Note today is “Bandcamp Friday” where Bandcamp waives it’s revenue share on all sales to give musicians more money from each purchase. So it’s a great day to buy indy albums on Bandcamp to support your…
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Elektron Releases Major OS Updates for Digitakt (1.20) and Digitone and Digitgone Keys (1.30)
Elektron has just released MAJOR updates to the Digitakt and Digitone. Of course they are free 😃. Get yourselves ready for some serious OS upgrade fun for the Digitakt, Digitone, and Digitone Keys. Time to get elbow deep in a host of cracking features that will make each device even more powerful and your music-making…
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Video Sketeches: Elektron Analog Rytm MKII Drum Machine
If you’ve been following along you know I’m a HUGE Elektron fan and have been composing and performing with Octatrack MKII, Analog Four, and Digitone for some time. I recently added the Analog Rytm to my rig. In this post I’ll briefly introduce you to the Rytm and offer three 1-minute video sketches that show…
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In Use – The RØDE PodMic and PSA1 Professional Studio Boom Arm for Online Meetings, Podcasts, Online Streaming Concerts, & Voiceovers
In this post I’ll offer some info on my journey to finding a good, budget-friendly, broadcast-style mic and boom solution to up my game for online meetings, online streaming concerts, podcast interviews, and voiceovers. Note: I’m not an affiliate. Just passing on a solution that works well for me 😀 My Use Cases I needed…
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I Mind Mapped My Fav Top Features of the Launchkey Mini MK3
I recently picked up a Launchkey Mini MK3. Wow – what an improvement over past generations. The short of it is: the keys are super playable with a light synth touch, the pads feel like smaller versions of the Launchpad Pro MK3 and Launchpad X, and the knobs are small but probably the best feeling…
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Rolling Stone Reports “Sales of Instruments and Music Gear Are Soaring. Will Quarantine Spark a Renaissance? “
Passing along this interesting article from Rolling Stone. Sales of Instruments and Music Gear Are Soaring. Will Quarantine Spark a Renaissance? I’m an Elektron fan so nice to see them get a mention in Rolling Stone. As creative consumers continue to stay home, they’re investing in gear for their home-rigs and studios — mics, speakers,…
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Inexpensive Rechargeable Lighting Recommendation for Online Meetings and Dark Performance and Studio Environments
In this post I wanted to share a recommendation on an inexpensive rechargeable light I’ve been using. I’m NOT an Amazon affiliate or anything like that. Just wanted to offer a tip :^) First up let me explain my use cases, then I’ll offer the recommendation. Use Cases Use Case 1 – Playing in Dark…
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Today’s Google Doodle Celebrates Clara Rockmore with an Interactive Theremin Lesson and Playable Theremin
Heads up. Today’s Google Doodle Celebrates Clara Rockmore with an Interactive Theremin Lesson and Playable Theremin. First up, here is the fun animated google doodle. Bonus points for the cat. Click the doodle leads you here. Then it’s time for your first lesson. Once you learn the basics, you are taken to an Art Deco…
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Brighten Your Tuesday with Some Classic Yellow Magic Orchestra Live Concert Videos
My friend and mastering engineer Steve Turnidge just posted this on his FB page. It’s a video of the “Yellow Magic Orchestra – TECHNOPOLIS [Live] (Jun. 2, 1980) HD”. This is so great on so many levels with a super tight full band performance with some fun vocoding, an old-school modular, and the classic “unlit…
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Spending More Time on My Music Laptop & Dusting Off Some Original Presets for Synths like U-HE Zebra 2
I find I’ve been spending more time making music and sound with my laptop while in isolation than with hardware. Of course I’m still making music and sound with my Elektron boxes, but I’m just noticing the laptop is getting more use in my day-to-day. Perhaps it’s because I can just take it anywhere in…
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Pink Floyd is Streaming Full Length Concerts as Part of the @YouTube Film Festival + Making “On The Run” with @MaxForCats OSCiLLOT Modular
Some weekend listening and patching ideas for for you. Pink Floyd is streaming full length concerts as part of the @YouTube Film Festival. Plus down below find a link to how to make “On The Run” with OSCiLLOT by Max for Cats. Head over to the Pink Floyd channel on YouTube now for PULSE which…
Mark Mosher 