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Subject: Octopus envy
Original Message Date: 02-Jan-03 @ 07:58 AM - Octopus envy
Without resorting to complete sequencer automation ie. press play and drum along. What can I do / what sequencing advice does anyone have. Is it possible to use a midi keyboard to control on/off (punching) of sequencer channels, if so, result, 88 channel sequencer control. Yes I do intend to use a PC for live sequencing (and mixing with an outboard controler) unless anyone has any better ideas.
While I'm on the subject how the do people like Liam whatsisface (prodigy) and Leftfield do their live shows, please don't say they press play and fiddle with FX/levels.
Message 11/20 12-Jan-03 @ 09:55 PM - RE: Octopus envy
I'm also with you that sometimes there's just "too much control" to have to fret over iin a live set... Well, actually I guess I like having the option of using it, I just dunna want to "have to." =)
I've also gotten to the point of keeping individual beats (BD, SD, Hats, etc.) on their own separate channels. I never used much more than three or four channels for synth bits anyhow, so I figured since both my RS and my SQ16 allow me to do so, why not split it up. I actually like that much control over the percussion, makes riding mixes a lot more flexible.
Message 12/20 14-Jan-03 @ 06:33 AM - RE: Octopus envy
Message 13/20 15-Jan-03 @ 08:53 AM - RE: Octopus envy
Occasionally I muck with FX and such via the mixboard, but most of the EQ, faders, and pan pots get set and left alone. Maybe a tweak here now and then, but little else. Of course, I say this and the next time I go out I'm liable to be all over my mixer now that I've opened my mouth...=)
Message 14/20 15-Jan-03 @ 02:50 PM - RE: Octopus envy
-Craig
Message 15/20 15-Jan-03 @ 06:13 PM - RE: Octopus envy
MS, I'm the same way... I used to play whole sets on my mixer. Remember when "a mixer without mutes" was worthless? It's a testament to the gear of today that we can set the mixer and leave it alone. That was just impossible 4 years ago!
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Message 16/20 12-Feb-03 @ 04:07 AM - RE: Octopus envy
Ape
Message 17/20 12-Feb-03 @ 02:26 PM - RE: Octopus envy
That shit's heavy - I wouldn't bring it if I didn't use it
Message 18/20 12-Feb-03 @ 06:33 PM - RE: Octopus envy
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Message 19/20 13-Feb-03 @ 09:44 PM - RE: Octopus envy
Fucking kids these days :p
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