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Ambient analog jam w/ Prophet Rev2, Deckard's Dream, Moog Minitaur, Mother 32
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A live synthesizer jam performed on hardware (except the sequencing!). It had been a while since I had a bunch of synths on the table all at once. This one took a few different approaches before I got it.
- I spent a lot of time trying to find the right sequencer. I thought this would be a semi-generative piece, and tried a couple of hardware sequencers to that effect, but ultimately I found myself wanting more control.
- With much more time spent playing piano these days, maybe my days of generative sequencers are slowing down?
In the end, with only a day before I was heading out of town, I decided to compose a piece in my DAW instead. And you know what? It was the right choice. Sometimes working in the box is the better way to go.
- The other obstacle was my arpeggio synth. At first I had the MSW810, which is a sort-of SH-101 clone. But ultimately it was either too bright or too dull, and I couldn't get the envelopes right.
- I put the Mother 32 on the table and was immediately struck with how beautiful and perfect the sound of this synth is. It's such a beauty for arpeggios, and struck that perfect balance for filter and envelope, brightness and darkness.
Ultimately this came out sounding like a remix of the theme song for an 8-bit video game, which makes sense since that music fostered my love of synths.
Thanks for listening.
- Sequential Prophet Rev2 module into Kinotone Ribbons - Pad
- Moog Minitaur into Strymon BigSky - Bass
- Black Corporation Deckard's Dream into Walrus Slöer - Melody
- Moog Mother 32 into Meris Polymoon - Arpeggio
Performed and recorded live, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.