Modular synth performance with Matt Gooderson: Make Noise René, Intellijel Tête+Tetrapad & more
33Hey all! I'm super excited to announce the launch of my new book "Performing Electronic Music Live", which is now available for pre-order from Routledge.
This tutorial video accompanies chapter 7 of the book, which is about laptop-free, DAWless setups. In this video, former Infadels guitarist and producer Matt Gooderson introduces his custom modular synth setup, which includes a Make Noise René sequencer, Intellijel Tête and Tetrapad, 2HP Plucks, a Make Noise Pressure Points, an Intellijel Quantizer, Mutable Intruments Stages and more. You can also read a summary of the book chapter below.
** Video content
00:00 Introduction
01:33 How to build a modular hardware setup. Don't be scared of modulars!
02:36 Pitch controlled by the Make Noise René sequencer, with Pamela's New Workout as a trigger
02:31 Triggering Euclidean rhythms on a Karplus Strong HP Pluck
04:00 Sample and Hold module
04:20 Intellijel Quantizer
05:00 Rabid Elephant Natural Gate
05:40 Touch plates
07:00 Harmony
08:25 Pressure Points
10:20 Performing with a moving sequence
** More about Matt:
https://linktr.ee/matt_gooderson
** About chapter 7 "Performing without a Laptop":
Nowadays, almost every part of our lives takes place on computers, from shopping, to work and socializing. Our electronic music setup does not need to. The options for compiling a unique hardware setup are endless. From setups consisting of sequencers, MIDI controllers and synths to complex modular rigs, any combination of tools can be achieved. This allows artists to create deeply personal instruments and to explore the benefits of creative restriction.
This chapter explores the building blocks of hardware setups, including control signal generators, control signal routing tools, sound sources, sound processors and effects and mixers. Each building block can be a separate building block, but there are also all-in-one tools available. The chapter also discusses cabling and connections and breaks down a complex modular rig in a tutorial written by Matt Gooderson.
** Find out more about the book on the companion website:
performingelectronicmusic.live
** Order the book here:
https://routledge.pub/PerformingElectronicMusicLive
** More about the book:
Performing Electronic Music Live
This comprehensive book lays out the conceptual approaches, tools and techniques for performing electronic music, from DJing, DAWs, MIDI controllers, traditional instruments, live sound design, hardware setups, custom software and hardware to live visuals, venue acoustics and live show promotion. Via the companion website, performingelectronicmusic.live, readers can expand on their knowledge with hands-on video tutorials for each chapter.
Live music is exhilarating – it creates life-changing experiences and powerful emotions. Technology can make us feel empowered, enable us to overcome limiting beliefs and allow us to achieve a high level of creative expression, no matter our background or skillset. The options are virtually endless, ranging from laptop setups to new instruments built from scratch. Through case studies and contrasting tutorials by successful artists, Kirsten Hermes guides us through many different ways in which you can create memorable experiences on stage. This is backed up with historic and scientific facts ranging from psychology to marketing. The book also features interviews with highly accomplished musicians and practitioners, including superstar trance DJ Alex M.O.R.P.H., BBC Audio R&D and live show designer Laura Escudé, who has worked with Kanye West, Missy Elliot and Herby Hancock.
The book is not a dogmatic to-do list, but rather, it explores many contrasting examples of successful approaches, to help you turn overwhelm into inspiration. Whether you are a student, hobby producer or a more advanced performer, this book gives you a comprehensive overview over your options. Students of music production courses, particularly at postgraduate level, but also researchers in the field of creative-focused performance technology will find this to be a useful, all-encompassing resource, with many starting points and resources for a deeper creative exploration.
"Performing Electronic Music Live" is part of the "Audio Engineering Society Presents" series.
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