Oh man okay so this had to be one of the BEST lectures so far!!!
So today we had a special guest and their name is Natalie Whitney. Natalie is an interactive installment piece artist and she makes so many different types of cool and interactive art areas. Most of the work is centered around making sensory rooms for kids and adults with sensory processing issues. I wish we had someone like Natalie in the states cause damn would that be nice for back at home!
Anyway today Natalie set up an entire workshop for use to make our own interactive pieces!!! She also brought in some of her past pieces to show us what we could make.
I used some copper tape, cardboard, and wires to make a piano type controller that would make different noises when you tap each individual key.
How each key makes the noise is by connecting the wires to a motherboard type connection then connecting that to a tablet with the app Koala Sampler. On the app we recorded different sounds that we wanted to play and then we connected the code to the key we wanted to make said noise.
We also at the very end of the class created a song with everyone playing with their own controller piece! It was wonderful and I wish I could do this every day!
I wish if I remember to I will update this blog with the video I just can't seem to get it in rn.
#KoalaSampler: Unleashing #Creativity Anywhere, Anytime!
In the ever-evolving landscape of #musicproduction, the Koala #Sampler stands out as a beacon of #innovation and versatility. #music #beats
In the ever-evolving landscape of music production, the Koala Sampler stands out as a beacon of innovation and versatility. This powerful app transforms your smartphone or tablet into a fully-fledged sampling workstation, enabling musicians and producers to capture, manipulate, and share their sonic creations with unprecedented ease. Let’s dive into what makes the Koala Sampler an essential tool…
Have you ever thought about what makes DAWless music production different? For me "tactile" was one of the first ones coming to my mind. But there are some more. Let's explore them.
DAWless music production differences
I have already posted a little guide on DAWless music production and given some more tips later, let's not spend more time on that topic.
The reason why I post about this topic is about touching, turning on and off, pushing, swiping, swinging, and all the other things one can easily do while being DAWless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y93g49fEgd8
It has been years now since I continuously use PO-33 KO, a simple and budget DAWless instrument. Technically a little sampler that offers me a kind of on-the-go music production experience.
And I enjoy taking it with me, jamming then recording it. Imperfect but on-the-spot sketches, which is like drawing with music to me. I often record some noises around and implement them in the beat.
Difference to MIDI-based instruments - though both tactile
Putting it simply: with DAWless you can leave for the moment. MIDI instruments (I use many including both pads and keys) are also tactile but in a sterile environment. As stated above, a DAWless can be easily and effortlessly taken outside. And it subsequently boosts one's creativity as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcS5t1KapiE
Despite being tactile, MIDI instruments are built for in-house use only. Let alone you are to have a laptop as well round the clock to enjoy the full potential.
Mobile applications - not so tactile
On the other, if only mobility matters, you may choose to use your phone only, right? It is. I use Koala Sampler a lot for this purpose. My smartphone is with me around the clock, so why not fully benefit from it?
Even more, from time to time I think about buying a tablet again (I was a happy owner of the old Nexus 7 2013) to produce more beats.
What makes a huge difference here is the lack of any button or slider or anything to boost the production process.
Limitations of DAWlessness
The downside of this music production is simply the mass amount of limitations. Most samplers have their own workflow that is often least intuitive to DAWs. Which requires much more time to own and master.
Furthermore, you need to prepare your sampler for your journey, to have enough (and good) samples and instruments recorded in order to jam.
Many can save a limited amount of patterns and flows, so you need tools as well (minimum your phone and some cables) to record them. I mean, some can store the recorded sessions easily, but then you are going up with the price pretty fast.
And lastly price. We all die of owning a dope MPC, or SP404, but take your time thinking of your dedication before purchasing one. On the other hand, cheaper ones have more limitations in every aspect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y90Lkk2QTYY
All-in-all they are fun to use and a beautiful way for expressing your musical ideas for your audience. An imperfect but cool way. As stated above, to me producing DAWless is like sketching. I enjoy the touch of the gadget, the tactile-ness so to speak. I embrace the limitations of it and ultimately: live for that moment.
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Oh man okay so this had to be one of the BEST lectures so far!!!
So today we had a special guest and their name is Natalie Whitney. Natalie is an interactive installment piece artist and she makes so many different types of cool and interactive art areas. Most of the work is centered around making sensory rooms for kids and adults with sensory processing issues. I wish we had someone like Natalie in the states cause damn would that be nice for back at home!
Anyway today Natalie set up an entire workshop for use to make our own interactive pieces!!! She also brought in some of her past pieces to show us what we could make.
I used some copper tape, cardboard, and wires to make a piano-type controller that would make different noises when you tap each individual key.
How each key makes the noise is by connecting the wires to a motherboard type connection then connecting that to a tablet with the app Koala Sampler. On the app we recorded different sounds that we wanted to play and then we connected the code to the key we wanted to make said noise.
We also at the very end of the class created a song with everyone playing with their own controller piece! It was wonderful and I wish I could do this every day!
I swear I will update this blog as soon as I figure out how to get an 11-minute-long video on here or Youtube.
THE SOUNDS COLLECTIVE WITH MARK MAC & MOU MOU ON 107.3 STAFFORD FM
Greetings folks, Hope you've had an amazing week... Here is another chance to checkout last nights show. We are Very proud to say that we have an amazing guest with us. Mou Mou aka Greenfish K. Mate is joining us and doing and doing us an exclusive hour long guest mix. For those that need reminding Mou Mou was Originally known as Greenfish, Now Greenfish has changed his name.
He has been in the music scene since 1999. He got busy playing and creating electronic music. Working in the world of Deep House, Nu-Disco. Along with over 10 years of DJing he started to produce more and more music.
His first official song came out in 2012 which was the Argentine (Ambber Recordings) then the huge breakthrough came with "his track Sundown" in early 2013. When spotted by Big Al, from Ready Mix Records he immediately offered him an independent EP. Which was listed on the publisher’s Miami WMC Sampler selection. From then on, his career in Underground music blossomed, having further releases on other quality labels. Such as Spring Tube, Deep Clicks, KZ Records, Color House Records, King Street Sounds, Moonrise Records, UM Records, Trojan House Records.
He then decided to take some time out, to enjoy some quality time, with his new family.
More recently the call of the music has drawn him back to the sounds of the underground. Now known as Mou Mou. He has released even more stunning music. Out On Ready Mix Personal Belongings to name just a few. Tonight, he’s hitting the decks for us once again. So, we welcome back Greenfish AKA Mou Mou to The Sounds Collective. For an exclusive hour long mix.
As for me Im jumped on the decks and pulled together a collection of tracks I know you will love. A top selection of Promos and newest releases from some of the finest labels and artists around. Mark
Abel - Jazz In The Room (Jimpster Remix) - Atjazz Record Company
Woki Toki - Variatio (Original Mix) – Deepwit Recordings
Gabriele Congedo, Tony Deledda - An Act Of Love (Gabriele Congedo Deep Mix) - Agua Salada Records
Smck - Again (Groove BLVD Remix) – Deepwit Recordings
Kevin Es - A House Thing - Deep Clicks
Koala, M-Sol DEEP - Drift Along - M-Sol DEEP
Mellow Men - Foggy Day (Below Bangkok Remix) – Ready Mix Records
Riccardo Leardini - Tu, Le Stelle - Be Adult Music
Pedro Sanmartin - Do Not Disturb - DP-6 Remix - DP-6 Records
Greenfish - Earlybirds (Phasen Remix) - UM Records
Mou Mou - Close Your Eyes (Original Mix) - Personal Belongings