I have just decided to get into a bit of sampling and intend to sample my hardware and toys so that I have access to their sounds where ever I may be. Rather than invest in expensive software to achieve this, I have downloaded the now free shortcircuit sampler vst instrument.
I have quickly created a plinky key sample set using this software. It took me about 30 minutes and whilst it is not going to win any awards it may help you understand how to use the software. Click Here to Download plinky-key
Music Technology
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Have a look at this Create Digital Music post about using Ableton Live as a performance instrument.
I am particularly interested in how others do their live sets and have always intended to write up how I do mine (one to watch for the future). The comments section of this post are a great starting point for any wannabe laptop jockey.
Music Technology
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Friday 18th July promises two quality nights in Brum, so those of an electronic disposition should get along and support these happenings.
First in line is STRAX Jamming AV style! I failed to make it to the first one, but heard good things about what went down. Looking forward to seeing how an AV night pans out compared to a regular music event.
8pm – 2am @ The Cross in Moseley
Secondly we have the wonderful Robot Vs Dinosaur electro – glitch disco. I can personally vouch for the quality of music and friendliness of promoters. No live acts this time, so entrance is reduced to nowt!
8:30pm – Late @ The Island Bar, Suffolk Street (city centre)
News
Some great news blogged about by www.createdinbirmingham.com , which is that a new radio station modelled (apparently) on Resonance FM will be setting up shop in the Custard Factory. Details are a little bit slim on the ground now, apart from it appears that they will be focusing on the internet and restricted broadcasts as a mechanism for getting heard.
I am hoping that this new initiative will be recepetive to the electronic / electro acoustic stuff that Birmingham artists are brilliant at producing and don’t end up focusing purely on the mainstream commercial end of the spectrum.
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