A SoCal performer/comedian shows me his a kit somewhere between overkill and engineering marvel.
exciting progress and prototype- demos of MIDI gear from German innovators Future Artist
Motivation The more I use and study MIDI (usually in that order), the more I enjoy it. A decade or… Read more exciting progress and prototype- demos of MIDI gear from German innovators Future Artist
many “bars” from liquid soap
….but I’m SO glad it still dispenses soap.
MicroSampler becomes a DB-90
…some people spend their Sunday “making beats,” I spend mine “making metronomes”
Alesis DM Pro surgery 3; donor face-transplants
Motivation After my efforts to repair the (old) Alesis DM Pro drum-trigger module by solder-rework had Comparison my “old”… Read more Alesis DM Pro surgery 3; donor face-transplants
Alesis DM Pro surgery 2; solder rework for outputs
Motivation: After I repaired the memory backup battery on my Alesis DM Pro, it’s time to (try to) fix the… Read more Alesis DM Pro surgery 2; solder rework for outputs
Repair: input channel on 4-track tape recorder.
Motivation: Philadelphia musician/writer Jon Pfeffer sent me his Tascam 414 for repair when it’s Channel 1 was no longer recording.… Read more Repair: input channel on 4-track tape recorder.
Surgery on Korg Kaoss Pad 3 slider
Distinction The Korg Kaoss Pad series. Simple stereo audio effectors/samplers/loopers that allow you to control (preset) effects with medium XY… Read more Surgery on Korg Kaoss Pad 3 slider
REPAIR: pads and switches on MPC1000 for The PercussioNeuron.
Motivation: As you may know, I plug drum triggers into a MIDI sound module in an elecronic-drum-accessory (to my acoustic… Read more REPAIR: pads and switches on MPC1000 for The PercussioNeuron.
Alesis DM Pro surgery 1; internal memory battery
Distinction: I have a long and complex history with the Alesis DM Pro. It’s a uniquely powerful and expressive device,… Read more Alesis DM Pro surgery 1; internal memory battery
