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Scott Brackett: RSVP (Retro Synth Video Program) Part 3

Written by Blake Angelos on February 27, 2020. Posted in Synth Programming, 1980s.

Catch up on Part 1 and Part 2!

In the final episode Scott shares a few insights learned from his experience with the CX5M and C1 Music computers. In the last video he focused on the C1. In Part 3 he programs the CX5M, compares it to the MODX, uses his trusty QY100 to sequence sounds from the CX5M and offers some thoughts about what he’s learned from the experience. The “lessons learned” at the end is cool and might help you with your creative endeavors. Check out Part 3 below:

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Behind the Synth: NAMM 2020 Clifton Williams Chat

Written by Blake Angelos on February 24, 2020. Posted in Behind the Synth.

Clifton Williams is a great jazz pianist and keyboardist. Career highlights include: composing the official theme song for amateur night at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, musical direction for the Black Music and Civil Rights Movement Concert – and most recently, as musical director for Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. Clifton sat down with Blake at NAMM 2020 and shared his background, music and how he uses MONTAGE. Listen in:

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