Live Techno Series #6 [TR-909, MC-909, Virus TI2, MPC2500]

Thanks for checking this out!

I have just moved into a new recording studio in Glasgow and finally have a place to set up all of my equipment permanently and build the room of my dreams! In this video, I teamed up with Mr Copy and Vakama to have the first live jam in the studio - a techno monster running completely live on hardware - the computer was only used to record the session.

The setup is as follows: MC-909 is sequencing the Virus TI2 and providing MIDI clock to the Virus, MPC and TR-909. The bassline, the clicks and the pad in the breakdown is coming from the Virus (controlled by me and played using the Waldorf Blofeld keyboard via MIDI), the 909 sounds are coming live from the TR-909 through the MC-909 audio input (controlled by Vakama) and the MPC is playing the kick drum and some percussion, as well as the chopped dub vocal throughout the track (controlled by Mr Copy).

Let me know your thoughts on the session - we had a great time recording it, it only took 3 takes to get something that sounded really nice but I could've kept going all night... :]

In other news, here are a list of places I will be playing in the next couple of months. If a show is near you then come down and say hello! Or else if you would like to make a booking for a free date then please get in touch:

8th April 2011 - Return to Mono w/ Alex Under - Sub Club, Glasgow (UK)
9th April 2011 - TBC, Netherlands (NED)
15th April - TBC, Southern Germany (DE)
16th April - Sneak Preview - Kino 99, Altensteig (DE)
20th April - Electronic Music Maker Awards Scotland - Stereo, Glasgow (UK)
29th April - Club M-Bia, Berlin (DE)
30th April - Unsichtbar, Saarbrucken (DE)
6th May - Point 4, Soundhaus, Glasgow (UK)
6th May - Club Zoo, Tubingen (DE)
7th May - Epplehaus, Tubingen (DE)
7th May - Sleaze Showcase with Mark Morris / Hans Bouffmhyre - Kube, Avignon (FRA)
** 14th May - Message mrsimonstokes@gmail.com for bookings! **
** 15th May - Message mrsimonstokes@gmail.com for bookings! **
** 21st May - Message mrsimonstokes@gmail.com for bookings! **
** 22nd May - Message mrsimonstokes@gmail.com for bookings! **
26th May - Rossli, Berne (SWI)
27th May - TBC, Switzerland (SWI)
3rd June - Cloud Nine, Maastricht (NED)
1st July - Point 4 - Soundhaus, Glasgow (UK)

Simon Stokes: http://www.facebook.com/mrsimonstokes
Mr Copy: http://www.facebook.com/pages/MR-COPY/184520491583978
Vakama: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=238988257678

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[skcgraphic]

siiiiiick ass bass line followed by the perfect amount of percussion!! damn nice mix guys.. damn nice. i want to be able to make something like this someday....

[siedgey]

@skcgraphic Thanks for the kind words..

[amisven]

Great stuff, really enjoyed this, I can imagine easy that you could have gone on all night long. Keep it up and visit Belgium soon or I must book you! =)

[siedgey]

@amisven Haha thanks for the comment - get in touch if you're interested in a booking! I've not played in Belgium yet.. ;]

[mougabo]

simon i was wondering if you could post a tutorial video on the virusti2 and your thoughts on how to use it for techno

[siedgey]

@mougabo Hi there, I have often thought about doing tutorial videos but I can't really work out what people would want to know. It's funny that after making music for such a long time you kinda forget what people find difficult at first. I'll try though, any suggestions are helpful.

[amyebain]

Nice work!! :-)

[mougabo]

@siedgey yeah i get ur point with such a vast instrument, i guess a "first steps into" of some kind would be just great! thanks for the videos anyways

[makinjica]

Bass is unbelivableee .. & everything of course

[TheArsenalfc101]

you have 4 arms? damnnnnn

[siedgey]

@parhelion22 Thank you! Please do... :]

[object505]

Hey Man! I liked your track! I wish I had a partner to help me make tracks! Ill have to make a club track like you guys. Check out my tracks