Monday, 18 May 2015

Music Tech In Performance - Task 1 assignment notes

For the first part of your write up you need to select two different performers who make use of technology in their live shows – for each artist/band you need to write about the following :-

What technology do they use during live shows - 

How is it used?

Is it pre programmed and just triggered to play along with, or is it an electronic instrument that is played live? Does it form the main parts of the show or is it used for background only? Does it need a computer/sequencer to work it?

How do they combine it with traditional instrumentation?

Is it used to process the live sound of a real instrument? How are tempo issues dealt with? What safety net do they have if equipment fails?

Are there any issues/limitations they have to think about?


By using the technology are they restricted to pre programmed things that stop them improvising? How much of the work needs to be done before the show? Can they change mid show or are they stuck with what they programmed before the show?

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