February 22, 2010
by Sean Armstrong
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I managed to finally upgrade my Windows 7 RC to Windows 7 Ultimate (retail) yesterday. The install is smooth enough that I was able to get the OS configured, audio and equipment drivers installed, along with Ableton and Reason installed … Continue reading
January 22, 2010
by Sean Armstrong
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“Genre” is a word that is very frustrating to me and a lot of other musicians in the electronic world. The accessibility of software, lowering prices of hardware and controllers, and afford-ability of home computers and laptops means that we are able … Continue reading
January 15, 2010
by Sean Armstrong
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I’ve been taking some of my personal studio time and dedicating it to working on my next big step: An Ableton Live! performance. I don’t have a lot of the new fancy equipment that is out there to help with … Continue reading
December 29, 2009
by Sean Armstrong
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With all of the joy and craziness of the holiday season, I haven’t really been doing much in the way of music production. This is a good thing, since I’ve needed a bit of a break and some time to … Continue reading
October 6, 2009
by Sean Armstrong
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Congratulations to my friend, Cameron, who is the proud owner of a Roland TD-12s V-Stage drum set!! He picked it up from a fellow drummer on Craigslist for significantly cheaper-than-new/used value. Supposedly the guy didn’t use it any more, but … Continue reading
September 14, 2009
by Sean Armstrong
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A comment on the previous Windows 7 post made me realize I should probably post a quick blurb about the progress of producing music/audio projects within Windows 7. I have moved 90% of my work into the Windows 7 environment … Continue reading
September 8, 2009
by Sean Armstrong
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Jeff and I have been doing some great work with the additional songs we are getting together to make “The Silver Standard EP” into a full 40+ minute self-titled LP. The additional songs resonate with a lot of the feeling … Continue reading
July 1, 2009
by Sean Armstrong
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When Ableton 8 dropped I instantly had issues cropping up on my old XP computer in the studio. The computer is great on specs, however I’ve been running 32 bit Windows XP Professional since the get go and have broken … Continue reading
May 20, 2009
by Sean Armstrong
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After talking with Ian today I realized I should maybe make a post about the project plans I have for Sliptide music. There is a substantial amount of AWESOME material I need to knock out and publish this summer. Let’s … Continue reading
May 4, 2009
by Sean Armstrong
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One of my goals is not only to be a producer– not only to be a dj– but to be a music performer. I want to perform my electronic music live to audiences. One of the aspects of DJing I … Continue reading