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SEQUENTIAL/DSI => Tempest => Topic started by: LucidSFX on September 07, 2017, 07:47:10 AM
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Who wants to put a collaborative album together? I used to subscribe to Tom Cosm back when we first came up with Cosmic Core. I think it would be rad to do the same featuring the Tempest. The album will showcase one track per artist. We can setup some rules to ensure that the Tempest is either 100% on the song or at least 50%. It would be awesome if one of us could master the tracks (has the skill not just the plugins *grin*). We will also have to set a date for final submission.
Looking for interest right now...if you are interested please post here;)
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I can't say for sure that I'd have the time, but I do like the idea; especially if the challenge is to make the tracks using the Tempest as the ONLY sound source. Otherwise, I'm less interested. It just depends on whether the deadline works with my tour schedule... Keep me posted, Lucid.
Cheers!
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Will do. If we delay the timeline too much it may be a problem but I am thinking a Christmas Release party is more than adequate. Even if someone has an existing track which is good. I like the challenge of putting a track together. Once we have enough interested people, we will have to get organised. I think, if we can pull this together and push for a proper publication 2nd review of the Tempest we even have a chance to have our music heard by a larger audience. Fame and Glory aside...making music is what we do. A little structure may even make us better musicians...GASP!
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Nice one John i like the idea if time allows me...I'm building my new studio!
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3 down...let's keep this going
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I can give it a shot, i'm like as amateur as they come but hey ok, i like the idea coz i really like my Tempest haha xD
Will we multitrack or will it all be one sequenced iive track, can we use external midi etc? What are the conditions of entry @LucidSFX?
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I have a few ideas. First is to get enough people interested in principle then we will plan it.
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oki doki, i'll share a track :)
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Saw the FB post and I'm interested. Let me see if I can come up with something or dig up an older track.
edit: Here are a couple of older noodles:
1) https://bit.ly/2h5Z3rz
2) https://bit.ly/2kCcOw1
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Great;) We are getting somewhere. Need more people.
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Once we have a committed group, I will create a closed Facebook page for us to discuss the project.
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Saw this on Facebook. Would love to get on board!
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Alright! This could actually finally happen:)
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I need some volunteers with mastering experience and graphic design. External processing is fine. Using the box standalone or sequenced from DAW are both acceptable. The key is that the Tempest alone is the sole sound generating source. There aren't many tracks out there without processing of some sort and the goal of this is to polish this to show the best possible use for the Tempest. However, if you choose not to use FX that is fine. I generally don't and prefer the raw sound. However, different genre's demand fx.
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Deadline to submit interest is Sunday September 17.
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Ok sounds good I'll start fleshing out an idea i have for this already. Is there any length requirements?
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I've just finushed a Tempest only track.
Would love to be a part of this :)
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Thanks for participating Monocon.
ROBH - Good question. 7min tops. Unless there is a compelling reason to keep the track rolling as I am alway open to the creative.
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Nice idea Lucid! I'd be interested in the T-challenge! Count me in.
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Hey, great idea. I would love to get involved in that. I hope, the fact it's my first post on the forum here is not a problem.
Oh, hello everyone! :D
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No problem here;) Welcome to the group!
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I like Tempest only idea. I'm in.
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Sweet!
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Any external FX and mixing or is it a straight one shot performance from the Tempest? Id love to try and contribute something if i can get something done in the next few days!
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Great to have on board!
External processing is allowed so long as the Tempest is the sound source. You can either use the onboard sequencing or sequence from DAW in any manner.
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Any external FX and mixing or is it a straight one shot performance from the Tempest? Id love to try and contribute something if i can get something done in the next few days!
Hey Boze, I think the September 17 deadline was just about committing to the collaboration, not about actually having a track done and submitted by then, but I could be wrong. I think Lucid was aiming for December as a recording deadline... Anyway, I hope I'm right about that, because there's no way I can get to this in short order (sheepish grin).
Oh, and hey, is anyone apposed to the idea of adding a vocal to the track, as long as the Tempest remains the only instrumentation? I'm down with it either way, but should a lyric reveal itself... (grin).
Cheers!
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True! Deadline for interest is Sept 17. Deadline for tracks will be set afterwards. Looking for. dec release.
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As for lyrics...of course. Or or just a repeated vocal..."House Music". ...well you get the drift.
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I want to participate,too :D
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What about overdubbing?
Yey, or ney?
Both approaches have their pros and cons, so what do you think?
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@smak - your in.
@p0607r0n - yes for sure. Makes perfect sense. So long as the Tempest is the only sound source.
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True! Deadline for interest is Sept 17. Deadline for tracks will be set afterwards. Looking for. dec release.
Oh that's a relief. I was thinking the track deadline was the 17th and was struggling to put something new together.
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Ha! If that was the case all you'd get from me is a groovey loop....I want us all to have enough time to piece something polished but not too much time. Setting a submission date (TBA) will force us all to complete a project for better for worse. I find that lack of a deadline puts me in a space where I would work on a track for a year and still not accomplish anything better. I am currently stuck ...but the pressure to move on is keeping me going on my new track.
I am looking forward to see how everyone uses the Tempest;)
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Hey Lucid, I posted a few posts back expressing my interest - just making sure you've got me down. Sounds like a great project, nice one!
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@smak - your in.
@p0607r0n - yes for sure. Makes perfect sense. So long as the Tempest is the only sound source.
Nice!
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@spfine yeah you are included;) I will be sending an update later today!
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I'm down.
I'd suggest a longer deadline for the release though. December is very very soon when you (or someone) has to collect all the tracks, get them mastered, set up the bandcamp page (or whatever you intend to do with it).
Maybe have tracks submitted by December and don't even mention a finished 'release' date until you have them all sent off to mastering.
Great idea!
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You are in. Sunday i the deadline for interest. A FB Closed group will be made and then decisions will be made on a roadmap.
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We need to think of a fitting title, I propose "The Dave and I" ahahah
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We need to think of a fitting title, I propose "The Dave and I" ahahah
That's it, I'm out. Waiter, cheque please...
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We need to think of a fitting title, I propose "The Dave and I" ahahah
That's it, I'm out. Waiter, cheque please...
Waiter!!! There appears to be a Tempest in my soup....
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funny ... I am trying to keep myself to not think about the damn title...can't help it though...LOL...not much use without a selection of tracks but at least the name is cool... Sīzmik Rifts ...we can vote later....
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funny ... I am trying to keep myself to not think about the damn title...can't help it though...LOL...not much use without a selection of tracks but at least the name is cool... Sīzmik Rifts ...we can vote later....
Is this post by chance in the wrong thread, Lucid? If so, perhaps Yorgos can move it to the correct thread? And is your name John, or am I getting credit for your wit (smirk)?
Cheers!
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Shit yeah. My phone messed up...was for collaborative album. Sorry guys...
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And yes his name is John :P
funny ... I am trying to keep myself to not think about the damn title...can't help it though...LOL...not much use without a selection of tracks but at least the name is cool... Sīzmik Rifts ...we can vote later....
Is this post by chance in the wrong thread, Lucid? If so, perhaps Yorgos can move it to the correct thread? And is your name John, or am I getting credit for your wit (smirk)?
Cheers!
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I'm in if not too late.
Feel free to ditch my track if you think it's shit. I'm not really used to doing stuff that doesn't involve a guitar in some shape or form but it'll be a challenge!
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Cool. The deadline is still
Open for today. Your in. Stay tuned...
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Ok. Closed group created in FB called Tempest a Collaborative Album.
Friend me up: LucidSFX
We have about 15 ppl in. Good enough to get rolling. First post and poll running my later today.
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Sorry, Lucid, but I'm not on Facebook, so I'll just watch this thread for any significant updates. Keep me posted, eh...
Cheers!
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I'll do what I can. If too many people are not on FB...then we have a little problem. Just easier to communicate. Rules are up ... next up will be a poll on some additional rules and timing. Once done Road map will be posted. It'd be great if you would create a temp account just to participate easily. So far we have 15 people onboard:
Currently Joined FB Closed Group:
LucidSFX
John the Savage (not on FB)
Yorgos
RobH
TrevorRefix
Max Frauenlob (unsure of DSI Forum Alias?)
Haven't Joined Yet
onesnzeros
SubCarrier
henryflowers
Monocon
sofine
p0607r0n
dsetto
bozechicago
smak
muleskinner
Let's get this happening!
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I am Max :)
Thanks for adding me..
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No problem;)
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For those who are having trouble finding the closed group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1727744234188336
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@LucidSFX I've joined - My name on facebook is fnodinger.
THX!
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Sweet
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Hey Lucid,
I don't want to put you out, so I think I'm just going to gracefully bow out of this collaborative before it gets any further along. I thought it was something that was going to be orchestrated here on the forum, which I'm in the habit of checking on a semi-regular basis, but I'm not interested in joining Facebook, and I barely have the time anyway, so...
It seems you've garnered enough interest regardless (wink).
It's a fine idea though, and I look forward to hearing what y'all come up with when it comes to fruition. At any rate, I'm on Vancouver Island a couple times a year for gigs, so maybe I'll run into you out there on the road, eh!
Cheers!
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yeah man for sure. Hit me up and we will go for a drink. we have 14 people. Just a few more need to connect but the interest is here. If we can get this out in a reasonable time frame then I am all up for doing Volume 2. Thanks for the honesty bro.
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If you haven't joined the FB Closed Group and wish to participate, please do so asap.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1727744234188336
Thanks!
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I haven't done too many Tempest only compositions but I'd love to participate. I think the only Tempest only track I've done is a Tangerine Dream cover.
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Lobo makes it 15 members. Lobo, please join the group today (if you haven't already - I just got a join request). Planning starts now.
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Lobo makes it 15 members. Lobo, please join the group today (if you haven't already - I just got a join request). Planning starts now.
I've joined already.
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I know;) Old msg
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funny ... I am trying to keep myself to not think about the damn title...can't help it though...LOL...not much use without a selection of tracks but at least the name is cool... Sīzmik Rifts ...we can vote later....
Hahaha - I think we should merge the two threads and use your previous post as the album title.
'WHY GOD, WHY?' seems quite an appropriate title for a Tempest LP (especially for those of us who've been Tempest users since way back).
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Damn. That’s funny!
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I think my track is pretty much done. Listen to it here (https://soundcloud.com/red-meat-records/swamp-bastard).
Quite a challenge for me as really I'm used to using the Tempest in a more standard verse/chorus 'song' type manner. Don't really work on much purely electronic or instrumental material. Don't ask me what genre this is!
It's something I want to do more of though - need to start working in a less structured, more improvisational way.
Any feedback appreciated.
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Wonderful track man!Nice!
I think my track is pretty much done. Listen to it here (https://soundcloud.com/red-meat-records/swamp-bastard).
Quite a challenge for me as really I'm used to using the Tempest in a more standard verse/chorus 'song' type manner. Don't really work on much purely electronic or instrumental material. Don't ask me what genre this is!
It's something I want to do more of though - need to start working in a less structured, more improvisational way.
Any feedback appreciated.
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I think my track is pretty much done. Listen to it here (https://soundcloud.com/red-meat-records/swamp-bastard).
Quite a challenge for me as really I'm used to using the Tempest in a more standard verse/chorus 'song' type manner. Don't really work on much purely electronic or instrumental material. Don't ask me what genre this is!
It's something I want to do more of though - need to start working in a less structured, more improvisational way.
Any feedback appreciated.
Good work! I love it :)
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This is my track:
https://m.soundcloud.com/max-frauenlob/studio-jam-v01-dsi-tempest (https://m.soundcloud.com/max-frauenlob/studio-jam-v01-dsi-tempest)
Maybe i'll rerecord and even out a few mistakes..
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Sweet to both!
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these tracks are sounding cool. great idea for a record as well! missed out on the inception of this but def looking forward to the finished comp!
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Hey - thanks for the kind comments guys. Glad you liked the track!
@Monocon - had a listen to your track too, it's great - and @LucidFX, your track Carnival came on after on SoundCloud. Also really enjoyed that one. Looking forward to hearing the comp!
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Thanks;)
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Nice tracks guys! Muleskinner, I really enjoyed hearing the static-y percussion in your track, it reminded me of the sounds I gravitate towards in my Tempest. I thought the whole piece was very suited to a race car video game or something :)
Monocon, your drums and synth sounds were both way different styles than I get out of my machine, which is really cool (there's so much sound buried in that machine)! I especially liked the formant style leads you had going on.
My track is mostly done - I'll be performing it in my set for my February shows, so that will help finalize the sequence etc (it always does!), and then I just have my vocals to record and edit (I always do that last).
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I sold my Tempest last week. I know. Tought call, but I needed to get a Macbook Pro. I found it a joy to play, though a struggle sometimes to sound like I wanted and control! It rarely ended up in my tracks too. I reckon I will buy it again on day though.
Anyway, I had got around half way through my collab track, and I had recorded out a few live jams with my ideas so I do plan to finish it this month.
Looking forward to hearing the rest, great tracks already! Nice stuff.
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Sorry to hear that Simon :(
So what you’re using for drums?
I sold my Tempest last week. I know. Tought call, but I needed to get a Macbook Pro. I found it a joy to play, though a struggle sometimes to sound like I wanted and control! It rarely ended up in my tracks too. I reckon I will buy it again on day though.
Anyway, I had got around half way through my collab track, and I had recorded out a few live jams with my ideas so I do plan to finish it this month.
Looking forward to hearing the rest, great tracks already! Nice stuff.
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So... somehow I missed this whole thing. I think it surfaced while I was under a heavy client workload. Looking forward to the end product and I’ll keep a lookout for Vol.2!
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Hi Yorgos.
Hardware:
Nord Drum 3P
Toraiz SP16
Orthogonal Devices ER301
Teenage Engineering PO32/33/35 on the way next week !!!
Software:
(New used!) Macbook running...
Reason / Ableton & Push
Wave alchemy Revolution
UVI Beatbox anthology
The guy I sold it to just messaged me to tell me how incredible the tempest is :) :( :)
Sorry to hear that Simon :(
So what you’re using for drums?
I sold my Tempest last week. I know. Tought call, but I needed to get a Macbook Pro. I found it a joy to play, though a struggle sometimes to sound like I wanted and control! It rarely ended up in my tracks too. I reckon I will buy it again on day though.
Anyway, I had got around half way through my collab track, and I had recorded out a few live jams with my ideas so I do plan to finish it this month.
Looking forward to hearing the rest, great tracks already! Nice stuff.
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Just curious what came of this? Did you guys ever pull it together in the end?
Cheers!
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Hmm... Went that well, did it (smirk)?
At any rate, if any of you happen upon this thread again, if there's a link to the finished album, post it up...
Cheers!
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Jeeezzz.....I saw your post before but couldn't respond. i got locked out and the email reminder for my password wasn't being sent. Obviously it finally did. The whole project fell flat. I got majorly tied-up with work. Others weren't quite vocal within the group except for a couple. The idea is still solid but man I have zero time to commit. So much so, my Tempest and gear are collecting dust and it sucks to see them idle. I may revisit this again when I finally get a studio desk. Which has been another pain in the ass. Mixing off my couch is BALLS. I also need to treat my "studio"...ahem living room. Condo living is BALLS too. *grin* Anyway, was a nice effort. My track actually got mostly finished. I realised that I missed recording a pass of one of the voices. I also rather record each sound independently through voice out...which is BALLS (Notice a trend??) when you have a complicated pattern. Meaning, sometimes thanks to the Voice allocation AI the pattern sounds solid because it is dynamically switching sounds BUT if your sounds aren't programmed tight and you record out then the feel and sometimes sound of the pattern blows. I also can't sing worth a lick and this song requires vocals. Whatever, I am still dreaming of programming tracks and will do so once my work load has dropped off.
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I've worked on a few "collaborative" albums in my day, and ya... Freakin' artistes! It can be a lot like herding cats (smirk).
It's a shame though, I was rooting for you guys. It's always nice to see a project actually get finished. Best laid plans, I guess...
Cheers!
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I finished my "Tempest only" track a while back, but it's sitting in mastering purgatory until a few other tracks are finished for my next EP release. I'll share the track here when it's out :). Thanks to this thread/idea for the kick in the pants to get that track made though - it was a built around a simple loop I had made years ago when I first got my Tempest and still had saved "for future use". :)
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I finished my track - think I posted a link to it back a bit.
Needs a bit of polishing up but, should this ever get off the ground again, it's there!
I know how difficult it it to get this stuff finished. The last 10% and saying it's 'done' is always the hardest. I'm also pretty burnt out at the moment with work and other projects like my old-time/bluegrass band (not much call for the Tempest in that one as you might imagine)!
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Agreed.
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can I still get in on this?
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Ever since 2018 came I have been hell of a lot busy. I haven't touched my Tempest in a few months (or any of my gear for that matter). I need a proper desk to work on instead of my couch. I also had been creating with headphones. Which sucks because they were DJ headphones...so then I bought studio headphones which are awesome but still suck when listening on proper monitors. So for the time being this project is on hold. I have to re-record my song I wrote and throw on some lyrics. We shall see.
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I released my new 'Tempest only' single today (yes on legalization day here in Canada ;)), check it: https://soundcloud.com/textureandlight/nmst
All sounds on this track (besides my vocals) were synthesized, sequenced, and performed on my Tempest :)
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I released my new 'Tempest only' single today (yes on legalization day here in Canada ;)), check it: https://soundcloud.com/textureandlight/nmst
All sounds on this track (besides my vocals) were synthesized, sequenced, and performed on my Tempest :)
Love the track! Really nice tune man!
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I released my new 'Tempest only' single today (yes on legalization day here in Canada ;)), check it: https://soundcloud.com/textureandlight/nmst
All sounds on this track (besides my vocals) were synthesized, sequenced, and performed on my Tempest :)
Love the track! Really nice tune man!
Cheers, Rob!