Repair: input channel on 4-track tape recorder.

Posted on 18 Nov 20179 Apr 2018 by thepatrickrichardson

Motivation: Philadelphia musician/writer Jon Pfeffer sent me his Tascam 414 for repair when it’s Channel 1 was no longer recording.… Read more Repair: input channel on 4-track tape recorder.

Surgery on Korg Kaoss Pad 3 slider

Posted on 11 Oct 201711 Jun 2019 by thepatrickrichardson

Distinction The Korg Kaoss Pad series. Simple stereo audio effectors/samplers/loopers that allow you to control (preset) effects with medium XY… Read more Surgery on Korg Kaoss Pad 3 slider

REPAIR: pads and switches on MPC1000 for The PercussioNeuron.

Posted on 9 Sep 201727 Jan 2019 by thepatrickrichardson

Motivation: As you may know, I plug drum triggers into a MIDI sound module in an elecronic-drum-accessory (to my acoustic… Read more REPAIR: pads and switches on MPC1000 for The PercussioNeuron.

Alesis DM Pro surgery 1; internal memory battery

Posted on 30 Aug 201711 Jun 2019 by thepatrickrichardson

Distinction: I have a long and complex history with the Alesis DM Pro. It’s a uniquely powerful and expressive device,… Read more Alesis DM Pro surgery 1; internal memory battery

not so Bright, after all…

Posted on 4 Aug 20179 Feb 2018 by thepatrickrichardson

There is a store downtown that makes signs. One side of their own stree-level sign is broken. oh no. …… Read more not so Bright, after all…

spontaneous drum circle !

Posted on 26 Jul 201716 Aug 2018 by thepatrickrichardson

I woke up from an afternoon nap to the sounds of hand-drums and percussion… so I put on pants… Read more spontaneous drum circle !

photo album of NEW STAND for The PercussioNeuron

Posted on 18 Jul 201712 Jun 2019 by thepatrickrichardson

PercussioNeuron Motivation: The PercussioNeuron is (presently) an ATA road-case-stye pedalboard by RoadCase USA, containing Trigger IO / Dddrum DTI drum-trigger… Read more photo album of NEW STAND for The PercussioNeuron

My OctaTrack ideas, after 2 years

Posted on 1 Jul 20176 May 2018 by thepatrickrichardson

after 2 years of flirtation and experimentation with the Elektron OctaTrack, I check in a to share my thoughts and ideas.

video and insight of “Analogs to Nausea” at Oberlin TalberTronics Festival

Posted on 1 Jun 201712 Jun 2019 by thepatrickrichardson

TELL: My second live honoraria performance in the TalberTronics Festival at Oberlin College as “Analogs to Nausea,” a live synthesis/sampling re-interpretation… Read more video and insight of “Analogs to Nausea” at Oberlin TalberTronics Festival