Sometimes when I am performing or jamming with friends away from home the only keyboard I have is my Beatstep. So I have cooked up this one page cheat sheet that covers all of the major, minor and 7th chords on the C to C one octave keyboard. Notes: 1) red dots indicate the Major... Continue Reading →
The Neutron is a semi modular analog synthesizer, so you can cook up some great tones, but there is no way to save presets... except by manually filling out a template. I am just learning how to get sounds out of this little monster and have found studying other peoples patch templates to be very... Continue Reading →
Amazing but true here are some online synthesizers that you can operate from your MIDI controller. I used my Casio 4500 MIDI via my PC with excellent results ! Online Synths
I am still looking for "my" ultimate Sub/Synth Bass sound, if you are on a similar quest this LANDR article my help. Synth Bass: 7 Bass Types and How to Build Them Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com
If you are traveling in a car with an average speed of 80KM/hour, it would take you about 192 years to reach the Sun. Best to take the retro rocket instead ! . Don't forget to click on "follow" on the right side of your screen to be notified of new releases. Cheers, Brian Play... Continue Reading →
Play "Just Funkin Around" on Bandlab Photo by Te Ta on Pexels.com
Trying to come up with an interesting melody for your composition ? Here is a summary of common scales that may lead you into new melodic territory. scale-me-up-1Download
Bandlab buys reverb nation. Photo by Elina Sazonova on Pexels.com
Play Techno Trot on Bandlab Photo by Maksim Goncharenok on Pexels.com
The Garden City Music Society presents NUEUZTEC6 " a festival of experimental sound design and multimedia technology. I went to a similar event put on by GCMS pre-COVID and it was amazing! .... all the different things people do with electronics, everything from minimalist keyboards with a handful of effects pedals and loopers to "rent... Continue Reading →
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