Each track created with a Torso Electronics T1 with an Akai MPC Live 2 as the sound source, recorded as a live “performance” into the Live 2 as a single sequence (each), exported as stems and processed a tiny bit in Logic. With the exception of the last track where the final part that comes in was a bit too “plinky” so heavy distortion and weird reverb added to the stem. The intro to the first track does have a little of a “Groove is in the Heart” vibe in the bass but it was accidental.

The T1 is a really interesting piece of kit – an Algorithmic sequencer with random and generative elements which is really easy and quick to use. And almost always allows you to come up with something interesting. Extra track added.

This started as a single live recorded jam using the NDLR to run the Cobalt 8, with the Play doing the bass and eventually, drums.

Sat down with my dad for 10-15 mins to show him how an Akai MPC Live 2 works. We came up with this:

Expanded it a little (well a lot but mainly adding a bassline and a bit more melody) on the MPC, exported into Logic and played around a little more.

Decided that the bass had absolutely ruined it. So did another one and remixed a bit.

Found an old Yamaha QY70 whilst looking for something else. Used the NDLR and recorded direct into Logic. Added drums using the Drummer and Ugritone KVLT drums and added a vocal with Synthesiser V.

A couple of hours max plus time to edit the photo of the best birthday card. Ever.