Progenitor of Jams, Beats, Vibes… the Birth of EMOTIONS, Dawg.
This weekend I spent a lot of time working on a project I’m excited about: new speakers. These speakers are not for myself, they’ll be a birthday gift for my little brother, but still! Building...
View ArticleSpeaker Building Update II: Crafted Like a Journeyman
The latest installment of my progress on the set of loudspeakers for my bro: Woodwork on the cabinets has been completed! I used woodglue and screwed rectangular 3/4″ strips to the inner edges to hold...
View ArticleCloudy Sky Timelapse: A Taste of What’s Ahead
As mentioned before, a goal of mine is to start getting into timelapse photography. In the words of Carl, “Recently, we’ve waded a little way out, maybe ankle-deep, and the water seems inviting.” I’ve...
View ArticleThe Viaduct at Mine Creek – Chapter One
I love it when I can make a post using the “Moment of Genesis” tag. That in itself is a tiny triumph. I think this one qualifies: In the mail a couple weeks ago I recieved all the little bits of...
View ArticleTransitions Between Epochs ~ The Novation Impulse 61
As of about a week ago, I have an awe-inspiring new arrow in my artistic quiver, and one that I really should have acquired ages ago: a USB keyboard with knobs, drum pads, and sliders. Specifically,...
View ArticleThe Pacific Coast Extension. Stage ONE: Dream It.
“Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you’re doing it wrong. It’s YOUR empire. Build it the way YOU want.” That’s sage advice… about the hobby of model railroading, given to me by a good friend who also...
View ArticleI have a Model Railroad! And have been reminded: This is a PROCESS.
Okay, so ultra-huge “The Moment of Genesis” tag here: model railroad construction has begun! Last week I started building benchwork, and this last weekend I went out and got plywood, cut it up, put it...
View ArticleProud new member of the NCE DCC scene!
DCC: That thing which turns your train layout from single player into multiplayer. I now have this technology, as well as two wireless throttles to control the action from anywhere! This is the best...
View ArticleThat New Propellerhead Thang.
Here’s an awesome milestone in my electronic music-making pursuits: this Thursday a copy of Reason 6.5 showed up on the doorstep! Having used every update back to 2.0, it’s very exciting to have my...
View ArticleGreat things have small beginnings
So since I gave the green speakers to my brother, I’ve really been missing the sonic sweetness of their tweeter, the ScanSpeak D2606. It’s part of their discovery series line, which aims to set some...
View ArticleLiquid Light Show visuals: unlocked
Ever since seeing it live on a gig in college at this tiny bar in La Crosse Wisconsin called the MouseTrap, I’ve always been interested in learning how to create Liquid Light Shows. These are the...
View ArticleFTM: The Kanstul Wayne Bergeron / Model 1600 Trumpet
This month I acquired something of supreme importance in my own little world: a new (to-me) Trumpet. It’s been amusing to share this news with my musical cohorts and hear their reactions. Several of...
View ArticleWhere the Magic Happens
There’s been a few awesome milestones lately in my world of recording. Let’s rattle em off: 1. I’ve got “www.YouTube.com/ElectricTrumpet”! My YouTube channel now has enough subscribers that I could...
View ArticleExploring the Cosmos in a new phase of life
I’ve been mentally vacillating on what the purpose of this site is to myself, for a long time now. I used to talk a lot about space and technology on here when I first launched it, but have since...
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