Re: new way of using samples in live performance

[klaw@iglou.com]

>> Bill Cummings wrote:
>>
>> I ve also
>> >developed a new way of using samples in live performance.Rather than
>> using
>> >a sequencer ,I am programming varios control schemes using EMU E6400&
>> >pc1600 great results last gig!Im blessed to live in a
>> city(Louisville)
>> >with so many creatiive
>> and responsive people.Glad to see more activity on this list!  K LAW
>>
>>  Could you provide more details on how you're using samples in live
>> performance. I'm wondering about the pc1600, and would like to learn
>> more.
>> Bill Cummings
>> drums@myself.com
>Hello sorry I took so long to respond,be happy to answer yuour
>qustions.Ive set up all possible controllers on the EMU to target various
>parameters that will dramatically affect the samples& assigned them to
>either a fader or pedal(usually to crossfade).If youre familar with the
>architecture of the 6400 I use midi con A-H to change ptch smple start
>sample loop(very small sweeping thru sample)etc. Ive also assigned all
>the clock divisors to sum module and can control amount of witch clock mod
>goes to the current sample.IF you tag pitch (or sample retrigger)for
>example with 3 or 4 different clk mods it takes on a really cool rythmic
>cyclic quality that can be tempo controlled using external midi clock
>output.When Ive got a scheme( cords matrix)  set up I relly like Ill copy
>the voices multiple times and use different samples so I t maintains
>cohesion but I have differnt materials >I can start modifying cord amounts
>& further extend this permutationn process.The short (&long) of it - with
>this set up Im able to use a short set of samples & process them
>differently to get very dissamliar results.Live Ill switch the samples in
>the voices menu & the sound relly flows in a contigous way.I just finished
>a piece last night which has morphed into a sort of junkyard Dreyblatt
>minimalist thing.This sampler allows (for the patient) the ability to come
>up with things that constantly surprise me. I love the openess of it & I
>hope they will continue to improve upon it.BTW thers minimal documetation
>from EMU on  this cords matrix they say it is forthcoming.
Again on the Pc 1600( I dont have the x upgrade) it is the best midi
control box out there . You cant go wrong. thanks KLAW