Our Next Event!
27May – details coming.
Interested in Hacking a Launchpad?
by Admin on May.03, 2012, under Locally, Resources
Here’s a link to a Google form -
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dFkwa3lZbU9mLUFSSU9tWEw2WTBFNWc6MQ
We might have access to some LP’s in open box format. First come / first serve. Details as we know them – Denver/Colorado people only (this is a local hack event).
Lucky #38 Mark Mosher and AfroDJMac collide
by Marc on Dec.16, 2011, under Locally, News, Releases, Resources
Big fan here of AfroDJMac‘s work. Equally so of the work of Mark Mosher. It is only fitting that they collide for a custom rack.
This rack is based on the U-He Zebralette, the single OSC version of the Zebra virtual synth. I have started working on this synth via Mark and I am definitely impressed. Once you get over the slightly off-center approach for the user interface there is a lot that can be done.
The new rack (released today) is can be downloaded here. You will need the VST U-He Zebralette.
Example audio:
Video Support:
Warping Workshop w/Marc and Lawhead
by Marc on Dec.15, 2011, under Knowledge, Locally, Meet-Ups and Gatherings
POSTPONED! – new date here.
Ableton Fundamentals and Warping with Chris Lawhead and Marc W
- When: Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Where: iComputer, 605 Grant St. Denver CO 80203
- Cost: $10 pre sale (link below), $12 at the door
Description: Start making music with Ableton Live now! Learn the basics and then some. Insert beats, play synths & drums, use Ableton for production or live performance, and warp music for dj sets, production, and LivePA hybrid. Start using Live as a primary esp for instrumentalists.
New to Ableton Live, this class will jump start the thump! Warping is the root of all work in Ableton and it is important to learn this correctly from the start!
Lawhead:
- Warping defined
- How warping works
- Basic warping
- Warp engine selection
- Workflow
- File Handling
- Warping file information hierarchy
Marc :
- DJ/LivePA warping methods
- Choosing what warping method to use and why
- How to warp fast, the bare minimum approach versus over warping
- Platter and sandwich creation (warping for DJ performance)
- Extreme warping to stretch your sound design
- End Game Best practice
- Intro to envelope modulation and low CPU methods for increasing your sound possibilities
Presented by Chris Lawhead – LawheadMusic.com and Marc W – djnsm.com
This is the first of many workshops that Chris will be leading the way on the education as he is our education front man for our user group. Welcome him, tell him what you want to learn.
APC40 Live Template Workshop
by Marc on Sep.20, 2011, under Locally, Meet-Ups and Gatherings, News
September 28, 2011- Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom presents Up In The Clouds featuring :
This is a collaborative effort between Mile High Sound Movement, Cervante’s, Ableton Colorado, and a whole ton of artists.
I will be kicking off the evening with a training session on my DJNSM APC40 Live Performance Template for Able ton. This will be a new release featured on our sister project modern.dj.
This is a FREE workshop for ALL AGES. (then there’s a show to boot!) going from 8:15-9pm.
This APC40 Template has been featured in conjunction with Ill Gates, presented at the Dubspot, and via workshops with Akai. This template follows a strict model for low CPU, High Stability, and the ability to perform DJ or clip based material with no downtime (load) and a One Page Design.
I will go over the basic layout, concept that drives this formula for end-game performance, and some of the best practices included in the template.
This template is FREE and will remain FREE. The product of over 1000 hours of design, research, testing, and of course performance based on the larger body of work in conjunction with the Livid Instruments OHM64. The old support page is located here (we are migrating this work to a new site…stay tuned).
Livid Technology and Computer Store Open House September 24, 2011
by Marc on Sep.19, 2011, under Locally, News
This Saturday, September 24, 2011, I (Marc) and some friends will be hanging out at iComputer Denver. We will be playing some music, doing demos on Livid Instruments gear – you know – the OHM64, Code, etc….
I should be there from 11am to 3pm-ish.
This event is a “Red Tag Sale” where there will be tons of stuff on sale and other items that have to go…
This is a free event.
Kent from Seven7h Wave is planning on stopping by (he’s a big Livid Code user). If anyone has questions or wants to chat, APC40 Template training, what ever I can fit in, I will do.
iComputer is located at 6th and Logan in Denver – Right behind Racine’s (kinda) in the same lot as Wendy’s.
Mark Mosher + UltraNova + Dummy Clip Modulation
by Marc on Aug.30, 2011, under Documentation, Knowledge, Locally, Video
Just a quick shout out for Mark Mosher‘s new video on modulating the UltraNova (or any external synth or device) using dummy clips in Ableton to send discrete data.
Here’s the short video:
Special thanks to Mark for putting this video up as he is showing how we (as Ableton artists or modern DJs) can incorporate quality gear into our set and escape form the confines of what the LCD screen has to offer.
Further support form Mark on the UltraNova is available on his site.
Follow Mark on Twitter here.
Max MSP Workshop at IComputer Denver
by Marc on Aug.18, 2011, under Documentation, Knowledge, Locally, Meet-Ups and Gatherings
Thank You everyone for coming out to our Max/MSP/Jitter workshop hosted by David Alberto Viramontes at iComputer Denver.
It is so great to see some of the pros sharing the knowledge with our User Group and others who are interested in learning ground breaking and modern technology. This is one of many classes we have hosted with iComputer Denver and there are so many more to come!
David is is one of many great people we have met who helps make out community so awesome. In this workshop he is bringing in the basic ideas of working in Max and the language in general. This is the same core knowledge and approach required to work in Max for Live (M4L). Patching, triggering events, handling responses, making audio and video do stuff to meet your specific needs.
There are many great applications out there that rely on Max partially or completely. A few great examples include:
- Livid Instruments Editor and CellDNA (VJ software) – both written in Max.
- MLRV from Parallelogram running as an independent audio platform
- Many of the Monome applications accessible via the community section
- Robert Henke (Monolake) released the Granulator in 2011 – a very amazing application.
Just to name a few!
So keep on warping and dropping the hash-bangs. If you have an idea we should present on or want to present please contact Marc marc [at] CreativeElectronica [dot] com
August 2011 Meet Up Decompression – Vinyl (main floor)
by Marc on Aug.09, 2011, under Documentation, Locally, Meet-Ups and Gatherings, News
On the heels of the Ill Gates workshop we had a meet up. The flyer was AWESOME:
We finally have a great flyer format. Don't you think?
Our Meet Up (free 18+) was held at one of the premier clubs in North America Vinyl – so super-dooper thanks to SoCo, Doug, Ronnie, and this awesome room!
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Ill Gates Workshop and Performance July 2011
by Admin on Jul.13, 2011, under Knowledge, Locally, Meet-Ups and Gatherings, News
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14July2011 Update : $75 for both workshops has been added! Same links, now with more sugar, honey, and cooking oil!
http://illmethodologydenver-jul30.eventbrite.com/ and/or http://illmethodologycontrollerismworkshop.eventbrite.com/
Ill Gates is returning to Denver to play Cervante’s Masterpiece Ballroom on 29July2011. Super dooper thanks to our friends at Euphonic Conceptions for handling this event and adding so many great artists to the ticket. Facebook Link for this show.
We are proud to host another round of workshops here in the Denver area.
Special Bonus! We will install the Petting Zoo for increased interaction in the back room for both days.If you want to get up to speed consider attending our Warping Workshop
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Ableton Denver / Colorado User group. Please be sure and join the meet up sites: This one is for free meet ups and similar events http://www.meetup.com/ableton-denver and http://www.meetup.com/Creative-Electronic-Music-Colorado/ is for less Ableton events as well as unique non-free events. If you have something for our calendar please contact us!
One more thing, officially, we are an Ableton User Group and in *NO WAY* affiliated with Ableton or any other company. This group is funded by the members, the community, and Marc's cash.
Hey - do **YOU*** want to start a kick ass meet up or electronic music user group in your area? We can help. Ideas, the truth, resources, and what we have learned since we started this thing way back in 2008-ish (has it been that long?). Feel free to contact us.
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