Category: Interviews

(S1E4) McKay Garner of doppio performance and interview – Electronic Music Makers Video Podcast

McKay Garner of the band “doppio” gives an in-depth tutorial on “keyboard drumming”: using a drumKAT MIDI controller with Ableton Live to create the beats and melodic lines heard on their latest self-titled album. McKay also talks about the band’s creative process and their participation in the Music Video Race. Brought to you by the… Continue reading (S1E4) McKay Garner of doppio performance and interview – Electronic Music Makers Video Podcast

Jane Woodman talks about her performance gear

Amy has asked me to write an article about the show I did at the Hot Spot Bar on Sunday, December 5th, 2010, describing my equipment and setup logistics of the performance. Jane Woodman http://janewoodman.com/ This was the first time my equipment and concept had left the studio, and I was actually still encoding video… Continue reading Jane Woodman talks about her performance gear

Talking with Chris Huelsbeck, composer for the new Zombie Smash iPhone game

Chris Huelsbeck, SF-EMM member and experienced video game soundtrack composer for more than 70 titles, has one more to add to his list: Zombie Smash. Here’s a short email interview I had with him recently: Amy: You have heavy pianos, grungy guitars, and punchy percussion. Was there any particular inspiration for the music? Chris: Zombie… Continue reading Talking with Chris Huelsbeck, composer for the new Zombie Smash iPhone game