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Gear Review: Yamaha RM1X Sequence Remixer

Yamaha RM1X Introduction The Yamaha RM1X Sequence Remixer is a capable and powerful unit with built-in synthesizer and drum sounds, onboard sequencer, groovebox interface and parameter controls in a durable metal enclosure. Operating with MIDI 5-pin DIN IN/OUT, this machine can sync with other MIDI-compatible gear and control up to 16 channels of MIDI. With a limited selection of built-in effects, pattern and song modes and a wide variety of built-in sounds, loops and songs and user-dedicated pattern slots this groovebox is an all-in-one solution for music production and performance. Pros 16 voices/tracks 16 sections Lots of onboard voices Powerful sequencer Grid…

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Live Mystik YouTube Video Mix on Synthstrom Deluge

Mystik - Live Mix on Synthstrom Deluge This began as a proof of concept to do a full live mix seamlessly mixing between projects on the Deluge for what would constitute an hour long set. I ended up stepping backwards through 10 of my most recent projects and then up a couple after I'd reached down to my newest set... So, I went from 248-238, then 249-251. I was transitioning blindly in the sense that I didn't know what was coming next, which key it would be in, nor what level of intensity it would drop with. So, it was an experiment. One that, after several listens,…

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Mystik Luminate – Live EP YouTube Video Mix

Cover Image Hi Friends! So, you may know that I'm involved in several music projects... One of the original projects I contribute to is a live and studio project with my brother Dave called Mystik Luminate. I've just posted a video edit I just finished of a live mix I did on the Akai Force for my Mystik Luminate project with my brother Dave (aka Luminate). We recorded the material over the New Year in 2022/3 down in Austin Texas during a family vacation. Unfortunately Dave got Covid and so we were recording in separate studios. This is a summary of the…

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Starlight Game Soundtrack

Starlight - Game Audio Concepts Hi Friends!We have a winner, folks! Check out the latest soundtrack audio below! Summer is finally upon us, here in California. Following up on our video game soundtrack project with Alien Science Games and the space exploration epic Starlight, here's the latest for you to enjoy! By mid-June, I had worked up a few further tightening rounds of revisions with the Starlight game audio concept and sent a revised soundtrack to Greg at Superframe. Greg is now over in Amsterdam, NL, working remotely and testing his bourgeoning suite of games with users across Europe. In addition to Starlight, he is…

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“Starlight” Game Audio – Concept Tracks

Starlight - Game Audio Concepts Round One Concept Presentation Four primary approaches have evolved for first-round consideration. Artwork is unofficial. A. Starlight / Elevate Hybrid ("Elevate - Starlight Mix") v1.3 This is a bit of a hybrid concept track using some of the parts from Elevate. I also composed this one with a different buildup, including piano motifs which developed from some exploration in concept development. I quite like how it gives the song a bit of a theme, even with a traditional instrument, while also introducing and being supported by electronic elements. Heavily layered.  Another theme shows up later in the track with some…

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