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how to use loops good (Part 2)
[originally posted to cohost] So! We’ve solved one problem with loops: how to avoid the inherently blocky nature of loops. Now to solve the second problem: creating interesting large-scale forms with short loops. I’m sure we’ve all had this problem: you’re in the zone, adding more and more layers to a loop till you’ve got…
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How to use loops good (1.5 – a counter example!)
[originally posted to cohost] Hey! Remember when I talked about the common form of “loop thing, keep adding stuff” in the last post and how it’s usually boring? Well actually, I have a good and captivating song for ya that does just that: Reconte-Moi Un Histoire by M83. It’s a very cute song that I…
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How to use loops good (part 1)
[originally posted to cohost] Loops get a bad rap for being “basic” and “boring” and “easy,” but they are a highly effective tool for crafting music! I just think the wrong kinda advice gets thrown around (i.e. the same one piece of advice…). Effective Loop Usage is something I think about often, but I haven’t…
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Hello blog
Hi! There’s gonna be a blog on my website now. Yippee! I will be re-uploading my posts from cohost, as well as creating new content! Yay! But first, I gotta figure out why the preview doesn’t show the picture…. Hang tight! Here’s a bald eagle I saw last week:
kris zaballero: composer + pianist + producer
