Music
State Inter State
Recorded improvisation: 19’23 Hardware Components: Scott Petersen/Ethan Bernard: Custom HEF4046BP audio feedback circuit Koma Elektronik: Field Kit FX Korg: Delay Monotron Technical description: This performance was accomplished through the slow rotation of a single potentiometer (one of six) that changed the internal feedback relationship between the three oscillators of the custom circuit. The knob was…
Read MoreMusic V: Back to the Future
In 1969 Max Mathews published The Technology of Computer Music in which he provides a primer to digital sound and synthesis, describes the function of a computer music program, and provides a manual to the language he was describing, namely MUSIC V. It was to be the last MUSIC-N language he would write, and was…
Read MoreExperimental Musical Instrument Workshop @ MakeHaven
I am pleased to announce another experimental musical instrument workshop in New Haven, this time at MakeHaven (266 State Street New Haven CT.) The event page is below. From there you can RSVP if you are interested in coming! http://www.makehaven.org/event/experimental-musical-instrument-workshop-part-i Just in case you’re still not sold on the idea of whacky musical instruments, here’s…
Read MoreBatch Normalize and add Fades to Audio Files
A new project I have just started has had me editing a lot of relatively long audio files. I have to cut them up separating the noise from the spoken word, normalize each file, and add fades to the beginning and end. Then, I have to export them. I was using Audacity, which is a…
Read MoreINI Workshop Prototype Instruments pt. 2
These are the last of the prototype instruments I designed for the INI instrument workshop which took place last Thursday at Artspace New Haven. If you go to ininewhaven.com you can see some pictures and video from the event. Turnout was great and everyone had a swell time making things to make noise. We plan…
Read MoreFour Pillars I
Four Pillars I by scott eric petersen jan – 2011 For live electronics (supercollider) and 4 channel audio. This piece is the first of a series (still in progress) of pieces that explore feedback networks, interactivity (perceived) and aural serendipity. The recording below is one realization of the piece as each time the code is…
Read MoreEvolution 1 Series
I am pleased to present the first pieces recorded and produced in my recording studio. This set of pieces, Evolution 1a, 1b, and 1c were recorded over a period of 3 weeks. The works themselves are a blend of musical intuition (experience), planning, and chance. They are one-time creations and have not been edited. The…
Read MoreLove Local Design: video
Here is a great little animation Heather Strycharz did in After Effects. It promotes her new business and design concept Love Local Design. I did the little piano ditty. Check it out and check out her site! [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/29996396 w=400&h=225] Love Local Design from hstryk on Vimeo.
Read MoreElectronic Music from “How Things Work” c.1970
On a recent outing to a local bookshop I encountered a 4 volume set of books titled “How Things Work.” It is a wonderful compendium of knowledge in simple but not simplistic language with really great illustrations. The four volumes cover everything from knitting to jet engines. Naturally what caught my eye were all of…
Read MoreHoliday Jankotunes (Kidtunes) Sample Pack!!!
In the spirit of the holiday season, and to show all of you our fans how much you mean to us, El MuCo is giving away this free sample pack of Jankotunes magic! Many hours of toilsome labour went into editing this massive sample pack (over 32 samples!!!) for your artistic edification and pure enjoyment. We…
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