Modular Synth + Improvisation: Live Performance Prep
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Күн бұрынSharing my process as I prepare for a series of improvised electroacoustic performances at the High Zero Festival for Experimental Improvised Music. In this video, I’ll walk through the four steps I take as I get ready for live performances, including putting together a hybrid setup with modular synth & MaxMSP, how I think about building Eurorack patches for improvisation, strategies for adding interaction and control into your workflow, and what my rehearsal process looks like.
Links to Eurorack gear used in this video (affiliate links help out my channel-thank you!):
4MS Pod 64HP Case: link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/...
Make Noise XPO Stereo Prismatic Oscillator: link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/...
Bastl Instruments Ikarie Stereo Filter: link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/...
Make Noise Morphagene: link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/...
Make Noise Optomix: link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/...
Joranalogue Stereo Output: link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/...
Make Noise 0-Ctrl Touch Sequencer: link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/...
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro + Overview
2:24 Choosing Your Instrument(s)
4:00 Building Your Sound World (Patch Walkthrough)
6:35 Designing Your Interactions
14:13 Rehearsing
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Sarah Belle Reid is a Canadian performer-composer, active in the fields of electroacoustic trumpet performance, intermedia arts, music technology, and improvisation.
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@sarahbellereid Жыл бұрын
Curious about modular synthesis, electronic music, and sound design, but unsure how to get started? I have something for you! Join my FREE "Intro to Synthesis" mini course here: www.soundandsynthesis.com/firstpatch2022 PS: You don't need any special gear to do this-just a computer with VCV Rack (which is free to download).
@95laxman 6 ай бұрын
You're amazing and such an inspiration......thank you for everything🙏
@ohwell2963 Жыл бұрын
So, so, helpful! Hearing you talk about how you rehearse was especially eye opening. Having agility/flexibility/adaptability and being able to switch roles (foreground/support) is such a struggle for me when doing improv with electronics instead of acoustic instruments. Excited to try practicing in the way you describe.
@stephenjames4937 3 ай бұрын
Your music in this video reminds me of Luciano Berio's mid-20th century recordings. This is a good thing!
@eriktexter2039 Жыл бұрын
Perfect timing. Performing live modular synth for the first time tomorrow.
@sarahbellereid Жыл бұрын
awesome!! have a fantastic performance! :)
@sean8190 Жыл бұрын
Its been a couple months now, how was the show?
@decapitateallcops3214 Жыл бұрын
@@sean8190 it was so bad that he got banned from the barber shop and stopped going online.
@eriktexter2039 Жыл бұрын
@@sean8190 It went super well. Very stressful setting up, but a fun performance!
@domek. Жыл бұрын
Love those glitchy sounds.
@JimmyLem Жыл бұрын
Love the Max patch and the small mod setup. Thank you for sharing!
@kenb7540 Жыл бұрын
What a great set-up Sarah. I hope the Festival performances went well !
@medenine4828 Жыл бұрын
You are a true synth Jedi!
@michaelmoore4359 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this, and performing at High Zero. I was there, and speculated about your setup, and turns out I was mostly right. Really enjoyed it, there’s just nothing quite like the energy and expression that comes out of these kinds of sets, and I liked what you brought to them.
@in_10z Жыл бұрын
The multitap Max patch live voice stabs sounded so dam spacious and lovely on my Adams!
@marekrybakiewicz370 Жыл бұрын
Awesome inspiration
@sarahbellereid Жыл бұрын
happy to hear you found it inspiring!
@jerrysolomon Жыл бұрын
Impressive diversity! ❤
@TheStuF Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video!
@sarahbellereid Жыл бұрын
thank you! glad you enjoyed it
@benbauer1065 Жыл бұрын
Realy helpful video from a talented ( beautiful ) professional. Thank you.
@loganperry Жыл бұрын
I miss high zero; this video will do!
@benoftroy Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@GeirOpdal Жыл бұрын
Very interesting to watch your process. With one exception, this is pretty much the same preparation process I also have. The difference being that I dont want to know my chosen instrument too deep. I want those random "accidents" to happen. The accidents that happen because I dont know the instrument fully. I just want enough knowledge so that I know what to do if I want to interact with or "fix" the accident.
@temporoboto Жыл бұрын
very cool🙃💙thanks for sharing. Have you ever considered do a studio tour?
@banalytic Жыл бұрын
thx a lot for another interesting insights… cool performances and also great that you wear a mask!
@martinbladelvan1949 8 ай бұрын
Inspiring, thank you for sharing! Looking at you performing from 18:55 onwards I wonder if you have any thoughts on the ergonomics of performing modular synthesis in live situations. Was it physically demanding?
@alexanderkeys1038 3 ай бұрын
Yes, it doesn't look very comfortable bending over the table like that, it would be better to have something to sit on at an appropriate height, also to enable the performer to look forward and 'read the audience '.
@daneguitarist1 Жыл бұрын
wow that concert sounds incredible! how do i get involved next year
@Solersoler Жыл бұрын
Loved that Max patch! Quick question, what are you using as an audio interface?
@PrimitiveInTheExtreme Жыл бұрын
✨🔝✨
@daneguitarist1 Жыл бұрын
man i have that exact same conversation with artists i produce for at 16:00 where like..... you gotta have like.... change and shit haha
@dr.eville Жыл бұрын
How are signals being sent into max to trigger things from modular? Are you sending cv control and triggers into max or just audio?
@emptycoast420 Жыл бұрын
Did you design those max patches, or building off something that's already out there?
@latejuly432 Жыл бұрын
Stunning! Love your work! Feedback patching is a joy! Curious about your opinion on two modules. Have you ever tried 100 Grit for feedback patching? And do you think planar 2 is good controller for controlling/exploring patches like these?
@DrMuse-on2dx Жыл бұрын
Ken Vandermark knock off.
@Stazma Жыл бұрын
Another awesome video !
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