As I sit to prep myself for the week I am having difficulty identifying where to start. I begin with a note on the DJay program I am using and my discoveries with connecting the program to my midi keyboard.

With the M-Audio Keystudio 25, I can control the program through the device. I can cross fade, alter the speed, pitch and cue tracks at certain sections of the song. The program works similar to a DJ turntable setup and is compatible with my itunes library.

Mapping

The concept of mapping the Midi device opens up many new creative concepts to explore. Initially I was intimidated to dive into new technical methods but was inspired by the Live VJ performance “The Electric Womb” by Marlo Brown last week. Marlo has created a sophisticated video mapping system that is able control Resolume, a video mixing program, through a keyboard and mixing device.

The Electric Womb was performed Live at the Toast Cafe in Port Jefferson Long Island. It was a great success.

The move towards having hardware devices control our softwear will naturally advance our creative potential. The interesting thing to understand is that the mapping process is based on personal preferences. You set the connections to a logic that works for you. Everyones approach will vary making it essential that you understand how it works if you plan to take that step. The only way to know is to try.

With Marlo taking steps to understanding Live video mixing, I am committed to bringing my artistic performance to a similar capability. With practice and experimentation I look to bring a new level of audio/video experience to our Live performance scheduled for April.

I am working on my contribution to the installment, which is a look into what I call “The Electric City”. It is part of a larger artistic exploration into Pancity.

What is your creative talent? Please leave a comment below describing any new artistic developments that you are experiencing. I am interested in your feedback and look forward to engagements. Let me know what interests you.

Thanks

Panman