Desktop Electronic Music describes making music with small, inexpensive, portable, and interoperable devices, connected on the desktop, with -- or more often without -- a laptop computer.
The Fourth Wave of Electronic Music defines this term, as it relates to the previous dominant modes of music-making. DEM does not specify what music is made, but rather the means of production. I believe it to be a useful name for something that, until now, has had no designator.
Mixers for DEM compares twelve signal mixing devices. Which are best-suited to DEM?
Survey of Matrix Mixers continues the gear round-up by listing available matrix mixers. This survey came up short, which leads immediately to the next article.
Proposal for a Matrix Mixer is a general specification for a mixer specifically made for DEM, enabling creative control in a small form factor.
MIDI Wiring Diagrams clarifies how DIN and TRS plugs are wired for MIDI transfer. Read this before reaching for the soldering iron!
Series on Korg Volcas:
- Overview of Korg synths
- Korg Volca Sample overview
- Volca Sample tips and tricks
- Turn your Volca Sample into a synthesiser
- Improvisation with the Volca Sample
- Suggested improvements to the Korg Volcas
The music of Mika Vainio as related to this discussion.
I wish to thank the Arts Council for their support in the initial stages of this work.