How many folk here play live sets with (mainly) live drum/synth synthysis

[tocsin]

I've always had a hard time considering a set "live" if it didn't involve the playing of an instrument that wasn't sequenced.

[rhythmtech]

I've always had a hard time considering a set "live" if it didn't involve the playing of an instrument that wasn't sequenced.

unfortunatly most of us arent blessed with 4 hands

[TechMouse]

I've always had a hard time considering a set "live" if it didn't involve the playing of an instrument that wasn't sequenced.

Techno thrives on sequencing though.

Without rigidly sequenced programming Techno wouldn't exist.

[RDR]

I've always had a hard time considering a set "live" if it didn't involve the playing of an instrument that wasn't sequenced.

it isnt sequenced unless I sequence it though is it.

[tocsin]

it isnt sequenced unless I sequence it though is it.

I just don't consider it the same as "live." I've done "live PAs" with the following setups:

1.) 1 person on sequencer + 1 person on keyboards + 1 person on visuals.

2.) 1 person on Traktor + 1 person on keyboards + 1 person on visuals.

3.) 1 person on Traktor + 2 people on keyboards.

4.) 1 person on sequencer and keyboards + 1 person on visuals.

5.) 1 person on Ableton and keyboards + 1 person on additional Ableton rig + 2 people on circuit bent noisemakers + 1 person on visuals.

From an audio standpoint, the only time I came close to doing a Live PA by myself was situation 4, which I only did twice. In my opinion, if there's no true way to make a noticable mistake, or to truly improvise off the cuff, it's just hard for me to consider "live."

[dirty_bass]

From an audio standpoint, the only time I came close to doing a Live PA by myself was situation 4, which I only did twice. In my opinion, if there's no true way to make a noticable mistake, or to truly improvise off the cuff, it's just hard for me to consider "live."

I **** up a few times during a set most of the time. I am right on the limit of what I can manage though, as I try to make my pa sound like a DJ mix, and move from tune to tune fairly quickly, rather than
start with kick
build
back down to kick
next tune

I am most definitely playing live.
I`ve been toying with the idea of incorporating my new electronic drum kit into my live set up, but the logistics of karting that around with me is just crazy.
I might compromise and start taking out a keyboard as well to play in some basslines

[davethedrummer]

i just put a cd on and go to the bar

[audioinjection]

i just put a cd on and go to the bar

hell yeah, take the peter hook approach

:P

[dirty_bass]

i just put a cd on and go to the bar

Sometimes I wish I did do that.

As an aside, when you do your squillion hour DJ sets, what do you do when you need a good shittin?

[RDR]

Sometimes I wish I did do that.

As an aside, when you do your squillion hour DJ sets, what do you do when you need a good shittin?

Colostomy...

its just not my bag.

@Tocsin - ive played with someone doing live visuals, hell I VJ myself whenever I can, but they/I use video loops a lot of the time, we're talking about music no? And by your terms its invalid the be by yourself doing a set.

which is nonsense. sorry but it really is.