Signal Chain Stories is a podcast for musicians, artists and creatives. Hosts Miles Kvndra and Mordio delve into their personal journeys as musicians and digita...
In this episode of "Single Chain Stories," hosts Miles Kvndra and Morio interview ambient artist Alex (Ameeva), who shares his journey from living in bustling Berlin to finding peace in the Spanish mountains. They discuss Alex's transition from techno to ambient music, focusing on his unique workflow with the Electron Digitakt.
Alex explains how he creatively uses sampling techniques and the device's features, such as probability functions and real-time effects manipulation, to produce atmospheric sounds. The conversation also covers live performance dynamics and the joy of experimentation in music production.
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How to find your signature sound?
In this episode of "Signal Chain Stories," hosts Miles Kvndra and Mordio reflect on overcoming roadblocks in creativity, emphasizing the importance of a conducive environment for music-making.
The conversation touches on the challenge of maintaining a consistent sound across different genres—specifically techno and ambient. They share insights on the emotional aspect of music production, exploring how feelings influence their creative process.
Ultimately, they encourage listeners to create music without constraints, allowing natural flow and personal expression to define their art.
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Exploring generative sequencing and the fun in making music
In the second episode, hosts Mordio & Miles Kvndra dive into the power of generative sequencing and sound design, using a synthesizer called "Dyad" by Fors. Dyad is a Max 4 Live device that not only works great in Ableton Live, but also on the Push Standalone, which turns the device into a completely new instrument. Also the hosts speaking about the fun in making music and why it is so important to keep this spirit going.Â
Please note that for the audio version of this podcast, the middle part in which the hosts actually explore the device was edited out as you have to see the screen. If you want to see that, please head over to Mordio’s or Miles Kvndra’s YouTube channel.
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Finding Your Focus as a Creator
In the inaugural episode of Signal Chain Stories, hosts Miles Kvndra and Mordio delve into their personal journeys as musicians and creators. They discuss the challenges and joys of being an artist, the impact of the pandemic on their creativity, and the importance of building a community through social media.
The conversation highlights the evolution of music scenes, the role of platforms like YouTube in music production, and the significance of authenticity and focus in navigating the digital landscape as artists.
Signal Chain Stories is a podcast for musicians, artists and creatives. Hosts Miles Kvndra and Mordio delve into their personal journeys as musicians and digital creators, discussing new industry trends, changes in the digital landscape as artists and sometimes just geeking out about music production gear. Driven by the community aspect of the internet, Signal Chain Stories is entertaining on the surface - but aims to offer inspiration for likeminded creatives on their own journeys.
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