Another Day…Another Purchase

Today I took the plunge and purchased my first ever full copy of Ableton Live. Live 8.14 to be precise.
I've been using lite versions of the software since Live 2 and kind of drifted in and out of using it as a studio tool since then. Although strangely enough, I have actually always used it when playing live as its entirely more reliable than Cubase, Logic or Reason in my opinion. Anyways, after the purchase of my Launchpad the other day it kind of made sense to upgrade my software at the same time.

For those of you that already use Ableton in your set-up I really don't need to tell you how good it is. But for those that don't………Get it. Get it now!!!

Read up a little on it here:- Ableton Live

Today I managed to create four completely new tracks that are maybe, 80% complete already & I finally managed to do a re-take on my earlier (much-loved) track, We Are Denied. I'll be uploading some of these tracks onto Soundcloud when they're done & as a token of thanks to all the people who have supported me with my music the "We have denied" re-take will be available for a free download.

Oh yeah, the review of the Launchpad is coming. I've just been too busy actually using the device to write anything here. I will say this though, combined with Live the Launchpad is almost perfect.

Here's to happy music-making.
C x

Novation Launchpad

After a short while pondering whether or not I actually needed one of these (fairly) new-on-the-market midi controllers I finally decided to order one last week. It came in the post today! So far…it is absolutely amazing!!! Its so simple to use and fast too. I've only managed to play around with for a few hours but when I've properly investigated it I'll post a review type thing up here. Keep looking in for that.

In the meantime here is a direct link to a page where you can read Novation's own opinion.

Launchpad

Bye for now
C

Dans & Elektronika Live Set

I've just now uploaded a live set from 2 years ago onto Soundcloud. It was performed for a theatre show in Jönköping. Listen

I found it this morning on a disc and thought people might be interested in hearing it. You might notice it is a bit messy with volume levels & stuff but rather than fixing everything I wanted to present it as it sounded that night. Hope you enjoy it.

Lots of Info…

Hi

I have a lot of stuff happening right now that I felt I should inform you all of. What with being on vacation at the moment, I've been able to get back to not only writing music but also updating my various online profile pages. Lets get to it…

SOUNDCLOUD
Today I uploaded another track to my page on soundcloud. This time its a track you may be familar with. "We Have Denied" featured on my "…Is An Athlete" ep from 2007 on the Electroreptil net-label. It is probably my favourite song (that i have written) and others seem to like it too. Btw you can still purchase the ep on iTunes. It has that track & 4 others as well.

Another couple of points on Soundcloud. The first being, you can now download a few of tracks to your computer for offline listening. The second point is, I have added a dropbox widget to my blog. So now, if you want, you can send me a track (or two). Just click on the box and upload your song & I'll give it a good listen.

SMALL RADIO
All four of the songs for the second ep have now left my hands for the last time. Scott is currently mastering them & after a final check we will ship them onto Marco @ Rec72 for a September release. It feels strange to have them done & dusted but hey, onward to the next project.


Speaking of the next project, I'm currently working on my next Small Colin ep. It will more than likely include a few tracks that have been lying around since "…is an athlete" and a few new ones. Its been too long since the world heard some of my solo stuff I think…… Information will come when its ready to (as always)

C x