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Geoffmobile Synth jam Jan 29th 2012 by Geoff Peters Korg Ms-2000B

Geoff Peters — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:49:50 +0000

Geoff from geoffmobile.com plays an improvised jam on his Korg ms2000b synthesizer. Hope you enjoy it!

Cheers,
Geoff

technical notes:
Synthesizer: Korg MS-2000B (MS-2000)
Cameras: 2x Canon EOS Rebel (550d) T2i with Magic Lantern
Sound: Motu 8-pre *unfortunately the unit was recording at 48khz but the recording software was recording at 44.1khz, so the audio does not sound as “sweet” as usual! Sorry!
Spoken word audio: Sony ICD-SX712 plugged into lapel mic.
Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 (5.5.2) on a Windows 7 Dell PC (USB 3.0 and Intel i7 for a faster workflow).
Lighting: Two lights, one bounced out of a silver umbrella (in front of my face) and one low down shining on background with a colored plastic card to add a funky effect.

Synth jam Jan 28 2012 geoffmobile on Korg Ms-2000B

Geoff Peters — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:49:30 +0000

Geoff Peters from geoffmobile.com plays an improvised jam on his Korg MS-2000B synthesizer.

Technical notes:
Synth: Korg Ms2000b recorded into a Motu 8-pre
Cameras: Canon EOS T2i (Rebel 550d) with Magic Lantern
Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 and synced with Pluraleyes by Singular Software.

“Repeatability” in media – a vlog by Geoff Peters

Geoff Peters — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:32:23 +0000

Geoff from geoffmobile.com coins and discusses the concept of Repeatability in media, which he defines to be the number of times you can repeat a piece of media before you get totally sick of it.

Synopsys:

-definition of repeatability in media
-online repeatability
-Repeating on Youtube
-Benefits of repeating
-repeatability in music (e.g. radio)
-low repeatability
-giving things a chance
-The Medium affects repeatability
-my favorite book is repeatable
-Music is very repeatable
-are movies designed for rewatching?
-what is your most repeatable song/book?
-the ability to repeat easily is the gift of the digital age
-History: Early attempts at repeatability (Classical Music)
-Music/Jazz: The vinyl record and other recording mediums legitimized improvisation in music.
-How does repeatability affect you?
-Designing for repeatability
-Case study: Video game music

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Synth Practice jam Korg MS-2000B – Jan 4 2012 by Geoffmobile

Geoff Peters — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:48:36 +0000

Geoff from geoffmobile.com does a 20 minute rehearsal / jam on his Korg MS-2000B analog modelling synthesizer.

My goal during this video was to develop / compose some new song ideas for rehearsing with my friend Jason (who plays electronic drums).

I begin with a discussion about the equipment used to film/create this video. The music starts at 1:09 .

I think I came up with 2 or 3 cool ideas in this short session, which I will hopefully flesh out later.

This video is more of a documentation of my creative process rather than entirely a performance (so may not sound interesting or pleasant the entire time). Also I realized when I started playing that the keyboard was too low, so I had a pretty uncomfortable playing position for this jam (but maybe that affected my musical ideas, for better or worse?

I am finding I really like the sound of the basic Triangle Wave patch, and find it suits my style and ideas well. The KORG MS2000 synth allows the basic patch to be easily modified in real-time using the many knobs. This is great for a live performance. I am only beginning to scratch the surface of what this amazing synth can do!

Thanks for watching, please subscribe, and see you next time

Cheers,
Geoff

geoffmobile.com

For a Free MP3 recording download of this practice, please visit:

gpeters.com/tracks/2012/

gpeters.com/tracks/2012/Synth%20Jam%20Geoff%20Peters%20Jan%204th%202012.mp3

Technical notes:
Synthesizer: Korg MS-2000B
audio was recorded in stereo on my Sony IC Recorder ICD-SX712. No mastering or compression was done to the audio (it’s straight off the synth).
Intro camera is a Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V with manual white balance.
Synth Camera is a Canon EOS T2i with Kit Lens 18-55mm IS, manual white balance, Standard picture style, ISO1600, Magic lantern (used auto restart feature for the video), manual focus.

Video was synced with the audio track using Pluraleyes from Singular Software, and the video was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5, on a Windows 7 Dell PC (Intel i7 and USB 3.0 for a faster workflow).

Song 2 – Jason and Geoff – Electronic Music Jam – Dec. 27th 2011 (remastered)

Geoff Peters — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:03:26 +0000

A live jam / electronic music performance.

Electronic Drums – Jason K. youtube.com/jasonknightfilms

Korg MS2000B synth – Geoff P. geoffmobile.com

Here Geoff and Jason do an improvised jam recorded in Jason’s living room. Recorded on December 27th 2011 in Vancouver BC Canada.

Free MP3 download of this jam:

gpeters.com/tracks/jason%20geoff%20electronic/

Recorded with a Sony ICD-SX712 and processed with Audacity and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5.

Song 1 – Jason and Geoff – Electronic Music Jam – Dec. 27th 2011

Geoff Peters — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:16:09 +0000

A live jam / electronic music performance.

Electronic Drums – Jason K. youtube.com/jasonknightfilms

Korg MS2000B synth – Geoff P. geoffmobile.com

Here Geoff and Jason do an improvised jam recorded in Jason’s living room. Recorded on December 27th 2011 in Vancouver BC Canada.

Free MP3 download of this jam:

gpeters.com/tracks/jason%20geoff%20electronic/

Recorded with a Sony ICD-SX712 and processed with Audacity and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5.

Song 3 – Jason and Geoff – Electronic Music Jam – Dec. 27th 2011

Geoff Peters — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:15:31 +0000

A live jam / electronic music performance.

Electronic Drums – Jason K. youtube.com/jasonknightfilms

Korg MS2000B synth – Geoff P. geoffmobile.com

Here Geoff and Jason do an improvised jam recorded in Jason’s living room. Recorded on December 27th 2011 in Vancouver BC Canada.

Free MP3 download of this jam:

gpeters.com/tracks/jason%20geoff%20electronic/

Recorded with a Sony ICD-SX712 and processed with Audacity and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5.

Christmas Piano Podcast 2011 by Geoff Peters

Geoff Peters — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:19:19 +0000

Join Geoff Peters ( gpeters.com ) for some “tinkling of the ivories” on Christmas Day 2011. Geoff improvises and doodles on the Christmas Song while his family enjoys the festivities at their home on Christmas morning, in British Columbia, Canada.

The piano is a beautiful Steinway grand that was purchased by my grandfather in the 1960′s (made in New York). I am so lucky to have this piano in our family.

Merry Holidays and Ho Ho Ho Happy New Year to everyone!!!

Love and kisses,
Geoff

Recorded on a Sony ICD-SX712 using the built-in microphones, and audio was processed (mastered?) in Audacity on a Windows Dell PC.

Synth jam and practice – Dec 23rd 2011 – by geoffmobile

Geoff Peters — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:24:06 +0000

Geoff from geoffmobile.com does a 30 minute improv / practice / performance on his Korg MS-2000B synthesizer.

Geoff (me) is still a beginner at synthesizer but I think that I discovered some pretty cool sounds, textures, melodies, and harmonies. My musical background is originally from Classical Piano, and then I studied jazz piano for several years. Exploring the possibilities of the synthesizer is really amazing for me – I am discovering so many amazing sounds and new ways to express my musical ideas through this fantastic instrument.

For other music from me, check out the following playlist with my other synth jams:

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL95BF756FBEF7304C&feature=plcp

or my jazz CD on iTunes:

itunes.apple.com/us/album/one-dance/id359501126?i=359501404&uo=6

I also have another channel dedicated to my jazz music:

www.youtube.com/geoffpeterstrio

At the end of this synth jam video, watch me learn the song “What Child is This” from memory (by ear) – showing the learning process for me, including how I deal with the mistakes and train my mind to learn the song in a matter of a few minutes. Maybe I’ll make another video with just this song for the New Year! (Check back soon )

Technical notes:
Both cameras are Canon EOS Rebel T2i (550D), both using the kit lens 18-55mm IS (with IS disabled, as the tripods are being used). Technicolor Cinestyle Picture style, Magic Lantern Unified. Edited with Adobe Premiere CS5.5 on a Windows 7 Dell PC (Intel i7, 16gb ram, and USB 3.0 for a faster workflow). The total rendering time for this video was around 6.5 hours due to the length of the material, and the color correction rendering (RGB Curves in Premiere) applied to both videos.

Audio was recorded in stereo from the synth into a Motu 8-pre (Firewire) hooked up to an old White Macbook running Logic. No mastering, EQ, or compression was done to the audio (it is right off the synth!). I hope my old macbook keeps running for a while since I am not sure if the great Motu interface will work with a PC (it requires a specific Texas Instruments Firewire chip on the computer which is hard to find nowadays).

www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/8pre

Thanks and see you next time!

Cheers,
Geoff

geoffmobile.com

A Birds in the House Production.

birdsinthehouse.com

Walking at Vancouver Library June 2011 – with steadicam

Geoff Peters — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:45:38 +0000

Vancouver Library in downtown, on a sunny day.

Filmed in June 2011 with Canon EOS T2i (18-55mm IS kit lens) and Hague MMC stabilizer.

Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 on a Windows 7 Dell Computer (with USB 3.0 for a faster workflow).

If you know the name of the musician please tell me and I’ll give him credit!
Thanks!

Cheers,
Geoff

geoffmobile.com