Full stop on multiple Elektron boxes.
Learn this foolproof way to make full stop on multiple Elektron boxes work. I use it for a Digitakt II + Digitone II setup in my studio.
Holiday in retrospect.
Welcome to 2026. As many do, I took an extended break over the holiday. My last day at work was December 12th and I just returned yesterday as of this writing, i.e. January 5th. I definitely got a good recharge in during that time. But that isn’t to say I …
Using AI in the studio.
Obviously AI hype is everywhere these days, including in music and creative pursuits. When people talk about using AI in the studio they most often think about using AI to make or modify tracks and songs. However, there’s a key usage that I see often overlooked. AI Large Language Models …
Inspired by the hardware.
Like a lot of musicians I do love geeking out over new gear. But it’s rare to obtain something that creates a deep obsession to learn and try new and different things. That has really happened with one of my latest acquisitions, the Elektron Digitakt II. I’ve been so inspired …
Leg Sleeve vs. Cone of Shame
A common injury in active dogs, especially certain breeds, is tearing of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), analogous to the human ACL. During recovery it’s critical to keep your dog from licking surgical wounds. That can introduce bacteria, and surgical dressing often isn’t enough protection. That’s where the leg sleeve …
Portability for Elektron.
I’m a recent migrant to the Elektron ecosystem — my Digitakt II and Digitone II have inspired me to make music since I got them. While they don’t replace my DAW or other hardware, they’re a great addition. I love that they can be self-contained, using either unit or both …
Moving Mastodon accounts.
Unfortunately my previous Mastodon server, lor.sh, is shutting down soon. Today I moved it to a new home on musicians.today. Fortunately moving Mastodon accounts turned out to be very easy. I admit, I flailed for a bit because I got confused by the menu diving between accounts. I also read …
Digitakt II and Pro Tools Studio.
I recently purchased a Elektron Digitakt II (hereinafter DT2) and it’s been a lot of fun to learn. It’s been a while since I obsessed this much over a new piece of gear — probably since my first software synthesizer. (That obviously started the whole descent into madness.) Given how …
Social media game weak.
Lately I’ve become dissatisfied with the way my social media is organized. Back in the day I made a point of separating my music making persona — at least the one that I use for most of my current creations — from my “conventional” life. At the time I thought …
Adventures with in-ear monitors.
With our recent move to a Soundcraft Ui24R digital mixer, we also expanded our ability for monitor mixes. Previously we had four mixes available. Now we have eight available monitor mixes, so everyone can enjoy their own. This opened the door for us to start using in-ear monitors. Most modern …