Here’s a notated demonstration set for the APC40 template available for free here : http://modern.dj/djnsm-apc40-one-page-template-for-live-performance/ where a full (albeit rapid) set is performed non-stop featuring screen view and APC40 overhead view. This is part of a larger documentation cycle on controllerism, the APC40 template, and demonstrating Modern DJ techniques. …enjoy…
Skateboarding, Classical Indian Music, Glitch, and remixing all in one video.
Mechanical Light you say? Yes!
In short, I am chasing interesting (live) visual effects using mechanical methods. There are so many and they take NO CPU. Here’s the “classic” example of a mechanical light effect:
Hot glue a small mirror to a medium or larger speaker and bounce a laser bean off of the mirror. When the speaker is playing (music) the movement and reflection of the laser (the pattern) will reflect the sound
Simple huh?
Well here is a short video using a cheap kaleidoscope and a cell phone camera:
The music form this fast video was re-tweaked in this track (be sure to watch all the way to the end and it will make sense):
12May2010 : The Crude Step Sequencer for Apc40 is now live and available for download here. Check out the demo and let me know if you like!
6May2012 : Helping out and holding down a booth at the 2012 Colorado Gear Swap representing the Colorado DJ Academy. Cervantes Master Piece
What a great summer 2011! I am still playing out - just a little less for the Fall+Winter. I excited to launch some new projects and work on R&D including some new technical releases. I am invested in workshops and completing my book on controllerism - it is looking awesome!
29April2012 : Presenting via Workshop at iComputerDenver for a LivePA breakdown. Supporting info here. RSVP $10 2 hours.
2012Feb18 : Performing at City Hall approx 10p for Westword Artopia.
2102Feb18 : City Hall installation with Resolume Avenue called "The Digital Mirror". Taking reality, digitizing, then letting the crowd manipulate further...
2102Feb15 : Host/instructor at iComputer for Warping + Material Preperation with Chris Lawhead.