Casio SK-1 (circuit bent) + Korg KP3 + Akai XR-20

ambience echos
into the peaking unknown
falling in the fall

the autumn haiku edition

http://soundcloud.com/kidkulit

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Casio
• SK-1
• Realistic
• Concertmate
• 500
• circuit
• bent
• modded
• Korg
• Kaoss
• Pad
• KP3
• Akai
• XR-20
• synth
• synthesizer
• sampler
• drum
• machine
• loops
• beats
• electronic
• iSight
• photobooth

[SmileThalia]

I know this video is a few years old, and you might have moved accounts, but what program are you using to combine tracks? I'm sure anything would do, but I'm curious to your preference. 

[KidKulit]

@SmileThalia It is a few years old, isn't it?! ;) In this particular video, everything is being done through hardware. No DAW. The KP3 is doing the bulk of the work: recording as I play the phrases live, and then looping them back to me while I add effects. Every pass that is recorded gets assigned to one of the 4 pads along the bottom of the touch screen. So I am switching through the tracks by turning on and off those pads. Outside of this video though, my DAW of choice is Apple Logic Pro.

[SmileThalia]

@KidKulit I gotcha. I have a KP3 as well, and was referring to software :p

I'm thinking of picking up a microkorg, and now an akai xr-20 after watching your videos. Thoughs? Prices are a bit steep.

[KidKulit]

@SmileThalia microKORG can be found for $300 (CDN) used, XR-20 for about $200 (CDN) used. check your local Craigslist... or eBay... good luck!

[Oleschool619]

I just got a KP3 and I already own a XR20, Plus I have a Casio LK-100 ( I know the keyboard is not exactly studio grade but I know I'll be able to sample from it.... Your video's helped me decide to buy the KP3..... all I have seen up until your video was mostly techo type of beats... Nice to see someone use the KP3 for other styles.... I might need some tips if it's cool with you!...

Great stuff!

[KidKulit]

@Oleschool619 I've got loads of old school Casio \ Yamaha keyboards. They have a really fun lo-fi sound to them that can sound great when you dump a gang of effects on them. I never judge people's gear. Great music can be made with anything and some creativity and imagination. I appreciate all the other stuff people are doing with the KP3. Just goes to show how versatile the tool is. I'm glad you like what I'm doing though. And good luck with yours! You'll be sure to have fun :)

[KidKulit]

@simonced Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. The KP3 is a very versatile tool. It's my favourite piece of gear and central in my setup. And I know I've only touched the surface of its capabilities. I just love it!

[simonced]

That's a nice tune!

I like your work, more relaxing than what we usually find about KP3 and so on ;)

[KidKulit]

@moneygreens yes I know, in the middle when it picks up

[moneygreens]

the beat is off