Live Improvisation With Arturia KeyStep Pro Sequencer

21 Jun, 2026  No Comment


The latest video from synthesist Julian “J3PO” Pollack captures a live improvisation, centered around the Arturia KeyStep Pro.

Here’s what Pollack has to say about the technical details:

“In this video, I set a few sequences in motion, followed them where they wanted to go, and improvised along with them in real time.

Using the Arturia Keystep Pro as the central sequencer, I built a foundation of evolving patterns and then improvised freely around them. The result is a fully spontaneous performance where composition and improvisation begin to blur together. When I perform this way, the sequencer becomes less of a tool and more of an improvisational collaborator.

This is a DAW-less performance. No computer was used in the creation of the performance itself, aside from recording and creating the final mix, including some additional processing for levels, compression, and overall balance.”


Instruments & Gear:

  • Oberheim Two Voice Pro
  • Vintage Vibe Electric Piano
  • Minimoog
  • Roland TR-8S
  • Arturia Keystep Pro
  • Assorted pedals and effects
  • Analog Cases XTS Stands

 

 

Live Drum & Bass On iPad At Funkhaus Berlin

21 Jun, 2026  No Comment


Developer Oliver Greshke shared this live drum and bass jam session, captured outside at Funkhaus in Berlin.


Here’s what he shared about the technical details:

“Mobile music session for @BRUITALISMES at Funkhaus Berlin, featuring beats from @amenbreakgenerator and extra Drum’n’Bass sounds (Kick, Snare, HiHat, Bass 1 + 2), made with Elastic OSC, triggered by @octachron_ios_drum_sequencer and chopped up with MolliLooper.”

Craig Padilla & Marvin Allen – Architects Of Time Stripped

14 Jun, 2026  No Comment


Synthesist Craig Padilla shared this video, capturing a live studio performance, with Marvin Allen, of their track Architects Of Time.


This was recorded live in Padilla’s studio on February 4, 2023. It’s the original live version of the song, before additional production was added to finish it for their album Unfolding Skies.

The album was released on earlier this year on Spotted Peccary Music.

You can preview Unfolding Skies below, and the album is available via Bandcamp.

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