Saturday, October 5th, 2024, was an incredible day. I had the pleasure of participating in a new edition of Synth-o-Matic at the Ex Centrale in Bologna. For the occasion, I put together a patch that leaned more atmospheric than usual, focusing on syncopated rhythms with a smarter, more intricate sound.
Challenges and Lessons Learned
As always, live performances come with their set of challenges, and this time was no different. First, I struggled with the audio monitoring. Since I was positioned too close to the speakers, the high frequencies felt way harsher than they actually were, making it difficult to fully trust what I was hearing.
I also faced some hesitation with the main melodic lead. I was reluctant to bring it in at full volume, fearing it would sound too sharp, but it turned out that it wasn’t an issue at all. Because of that, the set ended up being more atmospheric than I initially planned; I had hoped for something more danceable. Lastly, I realized that my sequencer needs an upgrade to handle more complex rhythms and easier recall, and I’m already working on improving it for future performances.
Audiovisual Setup
In the video, you’ll notice some stunning light effects that were integral to the performance. These were designed and programmed by my collaborator Antar, who I’m extremely grateful for. This marks the beginning of the audiovisual side of my project, and I’m excited to explore this even further.
Recording Setup and Future Improvements
The recording for this event was done using two miking points with four microphones in total. My goal was to capture the essence of the location’s sound as much as possible, despite the limited equipment I had on hand. However, I’ve already found a much more efficient solution for recording future performances. I’ll be using my Disting module instead of carrying my Zoom recorder, which will be a huge improvement with immediate benefits.
Each live set is a learning experience, and I’m happy with how this one turned out, despite the challenges. I hope you enjoy it!
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