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Pictures from Art of Bots

Posted by ashleyelsdonon April 23, 2016in Events, FriendsLeave a comment

Spending some more time with the Olegtron

Posted by ashleyelsdonon March 13, 2016in Sounds, TechLeave a comment

I do like my Olegtron. It’s a load of fun, but the results haven’t been too predictable. Normally that’s fine. In fact I like the idea of sounds that surprise, but on the other hand it’s nice to be able to plan what you want to make and how it might work. Well in my most recent session with the Olegtron it’s actually been a little bit more predictable, and I think I’m starting to get the hang of how to get certain types of pattern out of it. Which is real progress for me.

So I expect to have some example videos up soon to show the latest sounds and patterns I’ve got from it.

Having fun with my Olegtron

Posted by ashleyelsdonon March 10, 2016in Creative Process, SoundsLeave a comment

Getting the mCookie up and running

Posted by ashleyelsdonon February 9, 2016in TechLeave a comment

One of those tech things that can annoy you by just not doing what you want it to. But, at last I’ve got the basics up and running. It’s a nice kit though, with a lot of possibilities, and that’s what I’m really looking forward to now.

mCookie Microduino OLED screen and parts

Especially what I might be able to do with the OLED screen, and also the speakers too.

The audio components look good too, and the audio stuff is going to be my focus, although bluetooth could be useful as well.

When I got this kit (quite a while ago now), I got the full range of sensors too.

So now I really need to get into reading this and then move forward.

On the subject of SoundCloud, here are all my current Ukulele explorations (so far)

Posted by ashleyelsdonon January 29, 2016in Creative Process, Music, SoundsLeave a comment

More Ukulele explorations, now with Mogees

Posted by ashleyelsdonon January 24, 2016June 29, 2020in Creative Process, Mobile Applications, MusicLeave a comment

So a few more experiments with my Ukulele and a Mogees unit too. I used Flux:FX Play along with the Mogees app. I really like the results.

Olegtron pictures

Posted by ashleyelsdonon January 18, 2016January 18, 2016in Sounds, TechLeave a comment

More Ukulele exploration from me

Posted by ashleyelsdonon January 1, 2016January 1, 2016in Creative Process, Mobile Applications, SoundsLeave a comment

Another piece from me exploring sonic manipulation of my Ukulele through apps.

Favourite pictures of 2015 … a PDA and a mini Modular

Posted by ashleyelsdonon December 23, 2015December 23, 2015in Mobile Applications, Sounds, TechLeave a comment

For me this was a great thing. Setting up the Handera 330 and the bC-16 together. That was so cool. Using apps like Theremini and BeatPad and Hedghog.

Favourite pictures of 2015 … meeting Nic Collins

Posted by ashleyelsdonon December 22, 2015in Music, PeopleLeave a comment

This was back in January this year. I’ve been a fan of his work and of his genius book on circuit bending and making musical instruments. I’ve seen him live a couple of times now ad he’s always great. I even did a workshop with him years ago and it was excellent. So I got myself a selfie with Nic Collins! Why wouldn’t you?