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Some Thoughts on the Setup
The objectives for this live set were:
- fine-grained control of specifically selected parameters of sound generation
- live and time-based modulation of pre-designed progressions
- live audio synthesis that exposes these parameters and yet remains crisp and responsive
- two identical “decks” (left/right) for seamless transitions, free arrangement and mixing
- no screen on the table
With this in mind, I developed and programmed sophisticated structures in Ableton. For example, I needed to make sure that only instruments currently being played—or about to be played—are loaded to save resources.
I also developed two novice hardware interfaces:
The Modulator (in the middle), which gives me track-specific access to every parameter of the live set I want, allowing me to perform the live set freely and uniquely every time.
And the ClipDeck (foremost left and right) – a software solution for the Elgato Streamdeck – which I can use to launch Ableton clips and monitor their progress, name and color. A Launchpad on steroids, so to speak.
