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Happy Halloween to everyone out there. It looks like it’s going to be a rainy evening where I am. I hope everywhere else has some nice weather. If you’re out drinking, DON’T DRIVE!

cheers

I was sitting around a couple weeks ago pretty down and thinking of something to pick myself back up. I decided that I want to start playing shows again, knee problems be damned! So, I spent some time thinking about how I’d make this happen. I decided that I would sequence the tracks live and have everything as flexible as possible. To do this, I needed to add more buttons and keys. With this in mind, I’ve added another keyboard and controller to the mix. I’ve picked up the Novation SL Mk II 61 key keyboard and the Novation Zero SL Mk II controller.
With these I should be able to put on a good set. I picked up a 3 tier stand for these and my Edirol PCR-800

A note on the Novation keyboard and controller, they are AWESOME! I love the action on the buttons, sliders and knobs much better then the Edirol PCR-800. They are even better then the MAudio axiom 61. The reason I went with the Edirol over the Maudio was that the overall construction felt more stable then the maudio. Even though I didn’t like the knobs as much. The novation feels very solid. I’m completely loving it! I’d highly recommend this keyboard and controller over anything else that’s on the market. I’ve tried a range of different keyboards and the Novation so far is my favorite. It cost a bit more then the other 2 I mentioned but it is well worth the extra money.

I’ve also picked up some books to help with the mastering process, which will save a pile of time in releasing tracks and in the future, discs. The books are –
Mastering Audio – the art and the science
The Audio Mastering Handbook
The Recording Engineer’s Handbook
Mixing Audio – complete practices and tools
Dance Music Manual

cheers