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I decided to dive in and figure out the system exclusive implementation to see if it could be used to get past some of the MPC's control limitations. It seems pretty clear that the documentation was developed for the Z samplers as most sampling functions are in there, but nothing for sequencing. You can tell that they must have programmed Ak.sys using these commands. It is too bad they didn't add in other features to ak.sys that were available, like FX. Figure that with a good sysex capable MIDI controller, you can make a hardware version of ak.sys to some extent.
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I will be doing a Live PA on Friday, July 20th at 1968 N Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Also playing; Adonis Childs, Bai-ee, Billy-O, BRC, DECAY, Mike Brankis, Pipeline, Release, Roll, Surreality, Four4, D Sabel, Misteries and K Squared. My current scheduled slot is after midnight at 1:30 - 2:30am. This event is taking place after TFU's weekly Friday event in the parking lot. For more information on these fun summer "Block Parties", visit undergroundexistence.info.

It's been a while since I posted any videos. I recently edited a few funny ones from the past year as well as footage from the Detroit Electronic Music Festival 06. New music and videos are in the works.

I was asked back to play at Big House on Thursday, December 7th. Eclectic Grooves has dedicated this night in their "Static" weekly event to Live PAs. So come show support for the "DJs that make their own music". Check out the Flyer for more information.

After a long summer break, I will be playing a live set at Big House. I plan to try out some new tricks and tracks that I have been working on. Big House is located at 2354 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL. Saturday, September 16th. See the Flyer for more information.

Lesson 2: morphable oscillator waveforms

POLYMOOG
I took the same multi and program from before and made some changes. I turned off legato (to make it a polyphonic synth), smoothed the envelopes, brightened the filter and it sounds more like a pad now.
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There was a post a while back on how it would be possible to have the 4k emulate a synth. I had done something similar on my XL years ago, but it was very basic without the modulation possibilities of a real sampler. On the 2k you can assign up to 3 samples to an auto chromatic program, have velocity modulation, and use the basic AD amp and filter envelopes, but that’s about it and no live knob tweaking. I've always wanted to try this, but didn't have a real sampler back then. I picked up a Z4 a little bit ago, and this was the first thing I did. I actually have little use for it since I always sequence synths via MIDI... but wanted to learn how so that I would be able to do to samples what I know how to do with synths. The nice thing is that you can sequence notes from a kit like this when you just want to use one box, and then change the routing to MIDI later.
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After 6 months, the documentary is finally complete and all sections have been uploaded. I also have a DVD available for those interested. Come see the stories and the madness on Video page.

The documntary project is getting its final touches. I have finished the Intro which sets up the video in the form of a DnB music video. The rest of the chapters will be uploaded shortly as they are completed.

I just added 3 funny videos to wrap up 2005. Ladder Sledding, NIU Homecoming, and Move out Night. The house documentary is getting close, the move out night really pushed this along.