Roger Linn Design

jcub · Post by **jcub** » Sun Jul 09, 2023 3:35 am

“Fortune’s Face” is an example of using LinnStrument as one part of a larger group sound. LinnStrument is controlling a Hydrasynth and Continuumini with subtle atmospherics and occasional leads. I used pads, bell-like sounds and synth leads taking advantage of timbre-Y control, pressure modulations, and pitch bends.

https://soundcloud.com/jeremycubert/fortunes-face

My friend Tom sang and played the guitars. I played piano, organ, Zendrum, and NS Stick for the bass parts.

The lyrics were inspired by the story of Percival Lowell, a 19th century astronomer who thought he mapped canals on Venus but, due to the optics he used, actually mapped the back of his own eye.

Roger_Linn · Post by **Roger_Linn** » Sun Jul 09, 2023 5:53 pm

Another good one, Jeremy! And I love the story behind the lyrics.

jcub · Post by **jcub** » Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:31 pm

Thanks, Roger!

koyl · Post by **koyl** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:12 am

Hello, I skipped posting last week so here are 2 new improvised live-looping soundscapes. These are the last of this 1st series. Series 2 will begin next week !

https://youtu.be/vrfr9P_83kk

https://youtu.be/H7aiMDBBjDw

Have a great week !

John the Savage · Post by **John the Savage** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:43 pm

Great soundscapes... A mature and tasteful use of the tools at hand.

Cheers!

jcub · Post by **jcub** » Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:29 pm

"Staircase In A Glass House" uses LinnStrument 200 connected to a Continuumini as the sound source. This particular preset had an interesting combination of a bell sound with layer that could be sustained and modulated. I also liked the feature of adding a tremolo to the bell sound on the y-axis.

https://youtu.be/LWzSfR8AoKc

Roger_Linn · Post by **Roger_Linn** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 1:07 am

Beautiful, Jeremy! And I like that sound. Good reason to pull out my ContinuuMini.

jcub · Post by **jcub** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:35 am

Thanks, Roger! There are a lot of great sounds in the Continuumini that work especially well with LinnStrument.

koyl · Post by **koyl** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:31 am

John the Savage wrote: ↑Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:43 pm Great soundscapes... A mature and tasteful use of the tools at hand.

Cheers!

Thanks ! It's always a tough balance to maintain between doing too much and too little when doing this. I figured out the key is to focus on the story I'm telling and let go of the ego. I'm not sure I achieved that with this 1st series though.
I think the new one is better in terms of storytelling.
https://youtu.be/M254oTCWAbE

jcub · Post by **jcub** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 5:58 pm

"Whether Or Not" was inspired by a recent documentary about the life of the late great Wayne Shorter. I used LinnStrument 200 to play Audio Modeling's Soprano Sax and Animoog for the synth pads. Other instruments include electric piano, NS Chapman Stick for the bass, and Zendrum (IK Multimedia's MODO Drums).

https://youtu.be/CFKVlN30eKc

Roger_Linn · Post by **Roger_Linn** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:16 pm

Another good one, Jeremy!

jcub · Post by **jcub** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 6:24 pm

Thanks, Roger!

jcub · Post by **jcub** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 11:48 pm

“Shock Tea” is a tribute to the band Shakti. I had the privilege of seeing them a few weeks ago (with Bela Fleck as the incredible opening act). This piece features NS Stick, an Emerald Amicus 12 String Guitar, LinnStrument (violin), and a Korg Wavedrum (Tabla).

The SWAM violin is a lot of fun to play on LinnStrument!

https://soundcloud.com/jeremycubert/shock-tea-remix

Roger_Linn · Post by **Roger_Linn** » Thu Sep 07, 2023 1:46 pm

And the hits keep on coming.

jcub · Post by **jcub** » Fri Sep 08, 2023 2:05 pm

Thanks, Roger. I am definitely keeping my day job.

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