Author: Marco
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A Logic Pro Scripter Inspired by the Vermona randomRHYTHM
I have created a Logic Pro Scripter that recreates the core behaviour of the Vermona randomRHYTHM module directly in software. The script generates probabilistic rhythms across four time-divisions—quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and triplet—using the same concept of internal random values and threshold-based sliders found in the original module. Two working modes are included. Dice mode locks…
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Elektron Analog Rytm II vs Digitakt II
For longer samples like speech phrases, the two boxes behave quite differently once you look past “it can play samples”. Analog Rytm II and long samples Key constraints and quirks: For spoken bits: 33 s is fine, but you cannot do multi-minute speeches or many long stereo ambiences. Digitakt II and long samples Now the…
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Elektron Analog Rytm II vs Digitakt II
For longer samples like speech phrases, the two boxes behave quite differently once you look past “it can play samples”. Analog Rytm II and long samples Key constraints and quirks: For spoken bits: 33 s is fine, but you cannot do multi-minute speeches or many long stereo ambiences. Digitakt II and long samples Now the…
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Chasing DFAM’s “stepless” feel across other synths
How to approximate Moog DFAM’s analog, continuously variable sequencer on other hardware? DFAM baseline Arturia MiniBrute 2S Arturia MatrixBrute Sequential Pro 3 Buchla vs Eurorack compatibility Tiptop/Buchla 200t that feels DFAM-like Takeaways
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Tidying up
It is the nightly custom of every good mother after her children are asleep to rummage in their minds and put things straight for next morning, repacking into their proper places the many articles that have wandered during the day.
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Diario stanco di un uomo desideroso di Paxlovid
Questa è la breve storia stressante, conclusasi a lieto fine, di un uomo che dalle parti di Cenaia sapeva di essere stato a contatto col virus del COVID. Aggiornato a Maggio 2025
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Ableton Live 12.1 effects with sidechain option
Ableton Live 12.1 (Standard) audio effects that let you feed them with audio from another track (“Sidechain” input) Device What the sidechain does Where to turn it on Compressor Classic ducking or keyed compression; optional side-chain EQ Click the little triangle on the left of the device, then hit “Sidechain” inside the panel. (Ableton) Glue…
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Dub Techno
“Dub Techno” got its name from merging two foundational styles: Jamaican dub (known for its spacious effects, heavy reverb, echo, and stripped-down arrangements) and techno (originating from Detroit’s electronic dance music scene). Producers in early ’90s Berlin—especially Mark Ernestus and Moritz von Oswald of Basic Channel—were among the first to blend the minimal 4/4 pulse…
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L’ansia dei papponci autunnali
Il dottor Venturini Autieri, con la solita pazienza degna di uno scienziato che analizza il comportamento delle formiche, si appresta a spiegare a Papponcio – sempre che quest’ultimo sia in vena di ascoltare – perché di recente si sente spesso in preda a una fastidiosa agitazione. Non è solo una questione psicologica, come potrebbe pensare…
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Using my blog so that it helps me
I certainly like a good excuse to talk, express my ideas, have an audience. Everybody does, even when they don’t realise it. It’s why places like bars exist. But writing on this blog may seem an end in itself: it doesn’t lead to product placements, ad revenues, sales, etc. I recently find inspiration from Arun’s…
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Macro lens detail dilemma
I need to photograph something small (around 15mm) and I want to capture as much detail as possible. I have two cameras: Camera Sony with 24 megapixels, and Camera Canon with 12 megapixels. Both sensors are 24x36mm. I need to choose between purchasing a 1:1 macro lens for the Sony or the Canon. The problem…