Handsonic adapted technics : Cutting (close-up) by Franck Smith

Applying the techniques shown in previous parts (videos#1-5 of Turntable adapted technics), using Smith's "pinky technique" in a scratching oriented way of playing.

The routines obtained here were partly inspired -- in their content and esthetic -- by turntablist Qbert. Although nothing can rival real vinyl manipulation by experts, a personal adaptation of these techniques on Handsonic makes imagine new ways in real time electronics.
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• Handsonic
• Franck Smith
• turntable
• adapted
• techniques
• Roland
• HPD-15
• drums
• electronics
• percussion
• scratching

[gregoryburrows]

Thank you Smith. Another thing...last night I played a gig in my HP-15 and after 3 hours of playing I have little pains and small cuts on 1 of my fingertips. Your pad in this vid looks modified--I know you fiddle w/modifying your pads so...any thoughts on that? How do you deal with many hours of playing--build callouses? Thanks for the great vids, GregB [Intrinsik]

[handsonic1]

... mmh, little pain et cuts are "normal" at the begining (first year and half)... basically, use a pencil to keep your pad as clean as possible (no extra product)... after intensive playing "dry it" with a swet tissue (perspiration and dust don't make a good combination for skin)... use a basic creme (with no perfume) after playing to hydrate of your hands... always wash your hands before playing (but you already know this I suppose)... Greetings...

[gregoryburrows]

Very cool and interesting, do you have the side strips MIDI-assigned to an outside device, such as Kaoss pad? Thanks.

[handsonic1]

... I never use MIDI (except for backup)... no Kaoss Pad in this video, the effects basically result from EQ setting, filters and a Ring Modulator... (but you are right, the effect sounds a little bit like mod#11 of Kaoss Pad 3)... cheers...

[miamigroove]

can you divulge your signal routing? what and how many FX are u going thru?

[DonJuanDeMarco2]

Squelchy goodness

[Flingertappingood]

Yo I dig that studder you did at the 58 second, and then that studder you did at the 1:11 sec. Your stuff is hot! keep it up man.

[jedisct1]

What sounds did you assign to your pads and to the rubber band?

[GetIntuit]

I want 1 of those

[gregoryburrows]

oh SHIT, I already marked up my handsonic with a pencil, dude! ... only kidding, nouvelle année heureuse, GregB

[odiolorgnette]

... about my comment above : I mean use a small brush (and not a pencil)... :)

[gregoryburrows]

thanks very much -- happy new year, Greg B