Monthly Archives: October 2008

Oh, and check this mix of DS-10 tracks

Not amazing or anything, but gives a decent idea of what can be done with the thing. We were also discussing (to belatedly cite the quotes in my last post) whether or not some of the tracks had been 8-bit compressed afterwards, which was inconclusive. You can grab the comp and the mix of the

A bit more discussion about the DS-10 from elsewhere

Replies from me: Is it something that you could use to make releasable tracks? Releasable in the regular sense I mean, as opposed to on some release called something like “DS10 Trax” where people would allow it to sound a bit duff because it’s a concepty thing. I’ve not put it through monitors to say,

Moritz von Oswald – Early Morning Freestyles

Just started listening to this interview/Q&A with Moritz Von Oswald from the Red Bull Music Academy. It sounds as though it will be wicked. For those who don’t know, he’s one of the most influential electronic music producers… ever. Half of Basic Channel, Maurizio, Main Street and Rhythm & Sound – basically without whom, dubby

Getting to grips with the DS-10

A few comments that I’ve posted up elsewhere: Just had my first proper go on this. It’s pretty cool! Navigation is really friendly and intuitive. The kaos stuff is a nice plus. It’s a shame it’s only got the two synths and four drum patches, but you can use drum patch slots for synth sounds

Robert Henke interviews D&M guru, Rashad Becker

Many thanks to my friend Stelios for this link. Monolake’s Robert Henke interviews Dubplates & Mastering‘s Rashad Becker about the ins and outs of mastering. Very elucidating reading. Apparently only 2/3 done for now, but definitely worth digging in right away!

Arthur Russell: Wild Combination

Went to the ICA today to see the Arthur Russell documentary, Wild Combination. Really liked it. I got really emotional towards the end. Had to put up a heroic effort to fight back the tears. All of the video of him was quite affecting as well. It would be hard to do this as well

Korg DS-10

Released in Europe yesterday. Ordered the day before. On my way out the door to pick up a DS and Lego Batman (also released yesterday) now. Check it in action. More product info here.

Süd Electronic’s 8th Birthday with Scott Ferguson, Prosumer, Lakuti and me: 4th October 2008

Here’s some fine blurb for you. I’m filling in for Nick, who’s not able to make it this time around.

Rosas dancing to Steve Reich

Went to see Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s Rosas run and jump around to Steve Reich, performed by Ictus at Sadler’s Wells tonight. Here’s the blurb: Rosas presents an evening of dance devoted to Steve Reich’s music, featuring two existing pieces of dance and two new works. The first of two new works is Four Organs,