Author: jjdeprisco
Sonic explorer, sound artist, guitarist in Fricknadorable, software designer.
Living in Bloomsburg, I am used to seeing things with “Bloom” in the title, so why should software be any different? On his web site, Brian Eno describes Bloom as “a music box for the 21st Century”, which is just as apt a description as any. Eno is a proponent ...
Echo String is a cross between an electric harp and piano. Like many apps it takes a few minutes to wrap your head around the design, but once you have that “Ah HA!” moment, the fun really begins. In fact, Echo String can be considered an instrument onto itself, ...
Some experiments with an optical theremin and some effects pedals… used in one of my electro performances. ...
Monolith Loop works off of the same “pebble ripple” principle as Brian Eno’s Bloom and several other apps, but the ripples bounce off of each other a bit differently. There’s only one tone, adjustable by pitch and resonance. It’s pleasing enough, and can be further configured in six “moods” ...
As an avid listener of Indian music, I have been through many of the available apps, and I’m usually not impressed. Some have a very “toy” like quality, and are pretty cheesy. So I was skeptical about yet another app… but Samvada is different. The fact that this is ...
Fourier Touch has practical applications as a teaching tool besides being a tool to generate tones for use in composition. It’s actually one of several apps by KonakaLabs that are available free, and well worth a look. One neat feature is that you get a readout of the exact frequency ...
The Central PA Electro Meetup kicked off in November 2012 and meets monthly. See our site for full details and schedule: RSVP // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s); js.id=id;js.async=true;js.src="https://secure.meetup.com/890357987448484755600/script/api/mu.btns.js?id=hmkq16d93u9ld112bp1ai5ocel";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","mu-bootjs"); // ]]> Here’s a review of our first meeting: ...
“There’s nothing to do!” You’re crazy… Bloomsburg restaurant rundown (downtown unless otherwise noted): Seasons on Main – Opened in early 2013 by a restauranteur Gary Vadakin who has a lot of local experience with what works on the dining table, this is now the best place in town for an ...
Making a joyful noise! Alf Bashore II is a multi-instrumentalist from the Danville area. He specializes in acoustic instrumental music in a variety of styles including Blues, Celtic, Traditional and Folk. Alf performs often at area coffee shops, festivals, fairs and flea markets. Alf gives music instruction at Schoolhouse Music and ...
NodeBeat is a generative music app. I first learned about this app at the electro-music festival in 2012 from LuxSeeker, another electro performer. Like many generative apps, NodeBeat is a bit abstract, and takes some getting used to. Half the fun is exploring the interface. What do we mean by ...
The peer pressure one feels when it comes to gadgets today is pretty bad. Add to that the additional coolness factor and creative potential of various musical gadgets, today’s musician feels additional marketing pressure. Some may even be shocked that I am only a recent convert to the iPad. ...