A new Project Communique Album

is available via Bandcamp

Created using various combination of the DSI Mopho, Akai MINIAK, and Camel Audio's Alchemy.  Recorded using the Focusrite Saffire 6 USB and Ableton Live 8.  Various plug-ins used for reverb and whatnot.

Three New Project Communique Songs

These three songs were created using a mix of Akai MINIAK and Alchemy software synthesizer. Recorded using the venerable Focusrite Saffire 6 USB with Ableton Live 8. Some plug-ins were used for mixdown - reverb, compression and the sort. Final edits were done using Audacity.

Two new Project Communique songs

Created using Alchemy along with some DSI Mopho. Recorded using the venerable Focusrite Saffire 6 USB with Ableton Live 8. Some plug-ins used for reverb.

Project Communique - Channeling Valentine

A new Project Communique song - Channeling Valentine is available via Youtube.  This song will be on my upcoming second album of synth instrumentals.

Note - picture is from a pretty little graveyard in the heart of Charleston, SC.

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Introducing my latest Kindle ebook: Headline

Available for free from 04/20 through 04/25/12

after that, only 99c

1977. A ruthless serial-killer is stalking Bay City.  His purpose is unknown, but the dismembered victims are always young and beautiful.  In order to find the perpetrator, Police Detective Markus has to set aside his personal troubles, and pull the evidence together before panic sweeps the city.  His only ally is a reporter with a tortured past and the chance to break the biggest story of her career.

New Song: Project Communique - Something Soldier

Perhaps my most Tangerine Dream inspired bit that I've ever made.  Lots of DSI Mopho here, along with a little help from the venerable Akai MINIAK.

First Impressions of the DSI Mopho Analog Synthesizer

In order to increase my music-making palette, I bought a Dave Smith Instruments Mopho.  Compared to my Akai MINIAK, which is a Digital "Analog Modeling" synth, I was taken aback by the power and punch of the Mopho Module.  Leading edges seem to have more bite, with a character that makes the Akai seem a little dull and rolled-off.  The over 380 presets are fairly good too, and with the wide-range of immediate modification, will definitely see some time in my next creations.

I've only put a few hours on the Mopho, but I've found the lack of USB problematic.  It would be nicer to have the MIDI jacks connected to my keyboard, but instead have to mess around with the virtual keyboard or the "Push It!" button to trigger sounds while I'm using the software editor.  The sequencer is also only good for 16 notes, though there are four of them for adding depth and color.