Re: (313) could change laptop performances

2007-03-24 Thread David Powers
I disagree. Here are the reasons: a. We already have enough loop based stuff. There is a need for ways to get away from loops towards constantly evolving materials, rather than having yet another loop player. In this sense, it's a step in the wrong direction. b. The technology exists to do this

Re: (313) could change laptop performances

2007-03-24 Thread james . hurlbut
This dude's been using wii remotes as wireless midi controllers for Traktor. Looks kind of fun. like glowsticks. www.djwiij.com Quoting David Powers [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I disagree. Here are the reasons: a. We already have enough loop based stuff. There is a need for ways to get away from

(313) 313 in tha 415 tomorrow night

2007-03-24 Thread Greg Earle
For the SF members of the list. This is a quasi-BSP of sorts. Two buddies of mine, Steve Lammers and Mike Dillon, were just down here last weekend hanging out with me, and they're spinning at the Retox Lounge (20th Illinois) i SF's Potrero Hill area tomorrow night (Sat. March 24th). Steve's

Re: (313) could change laptop performances

2007-03-24 Thread Thomas D. Cox, Jr.
On 3/23/07, David Powers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: c. Need I say it again - the emphasis on visual performance is far too rock and roll for my taste, even though I play along these days. Sick music is sick music and that should matter more than the theatrical aspect [cue Surgeon bent down over

Re: (313) could change laptop performances

2007-03-24 Thread David Powers
On 3/23/07, Thomas D. Cox, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: its not possible to make drastic shifts like you can with records. you cant just go from having your music sound like a reggae band to having it sound like a disco band with a live performance unless youre using prerecorded stuff, which is

Re: (313) could change laptop performances

2007-03-24 Thread Thomas D. Cox, Jr.
On 3/23/07, David Powers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's not true Tom ... you can have a key on your controller of choice set to change, say, the drum patterns, loop, synth, etc all at once. I don't know why you'd want to do that very often though, sharp transitions can be a little harsh for