Author: thepatrickrichardson
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The MIDI Pile (V 3.5 ) gets new Elektron-ics !
the PILE of rhythm robots has just gotten an upgrade in the drum-machine slot, with the Korg ESX being upgraded to the Elektron Rytm… thoughts and photos inside !
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REPAIR: reseating VU LEDs lens on PreSonus Central Station
Motivation: I ordered a PreSonus Central-station stereo input/output selector for my main office (where I do most of my editing/mixing away from “the studio”) It’s nice to be able to switch between various inputs (computer, synth, etc) and varoius outputs to check sounds, including 3 speakers (Equators, crappy Logitechs) and 2 separate headphone outs. I…
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custom drum stick prototype: the “meat-hammer”
Motivation: For the past 10 years, I’ve favored slender drumsticks, usually 7A or other “jazz” sticks, as they give me a balance of speed and grip for my small(er) hand. However,being in a VERY LOUD metal band requires more wood. I’ve had the opportunity to tinker in the woodshop, so I cross-bread some features…
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custom drum-stick prototype: “balladeer”
Motivation: I went into work on my day off to use the wood/metal shop, and decided to make another custom drum stick, specifically for ballads. Reference …some drum-sticks have a mallet on the butt end, which allow for distinctly soft washes and swells with cymbals: …some drumsticks are made of…
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The MIDI Pile get to 3.0 (with switchable FX BUSSing )
the PILE of rhythm robots gets (yet) another upgrade with even more flexible mixing
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The MIDI Pile V 2.0 gets MIDI controlled Stereo INSERT FX routing…
When it comes to my PILE of rhythm robots, here come new purchases, new methods of routing/mixing, and …new problems
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Drumming w/ LaTreice Branson
I had the honor of drumming at a gallery showcase for Philadelphia Artist LaTreice Branson. Details and photos inside !
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The PercussioNeuron 3.2 is growing up enough to require a high-chair
Motivation: I’ve spent many months learning how to use the MPC fully as if I’d play it directly with my hands. I’m controlling it less directly with my drumkit, mostly via MIDI, and I’m struggling to effectively exploit all its conncections. Here we review some of the finer points of how I’ve adapted it…
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An evolutionary history the “PercussioNeuron” of electronic drum technology for my acoustic drum kit; versions 1 thru 3.2
I’ve made a lot of changes (and purchases) in my work to merge “human drummer” and “drum machine”. Here is a photo-writeup of the technology (drum triggers, sound modules, effects) that I’ve used (so far)…
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GET LOW ! … ; cutting my DW boom stands down to (a more comfortable) size
I decided to modify my DW cymbal stand for a lower-profile setup of my drum kit. Here is a photo-writeup of the process !