October 10th, 2010
I am ignoring the fact that this website needs a substantial update now that the midi-octopus is no longer in beta. For now I wanted to bring you news of my interview and live midi-octopus recordings for the wonderful Phantom Circuit.
In the run up to the British Science Festival workshop and performance I put a shout out on Twitter to see whether anyone would help me out by recording the show and maybe shooting some video. Kevin of Phantom Circuit fame raised a virtual hand and offered to interview me too, as he does. I am really pleased with the results. I think the interview and the live recording do a great job of summing up what the midi-octopus is about!
Many thanks to Kevin and his ever supportive helper (sorry, name, gone!). Your support is a part of what keeps me doing stuff like this. Big ups!
Go on, have a listen!
Photo: Kevin, Phantom Circuit
August 24th, 2010
It’s getting close to The British Science Festival and It’s a Geek’s World now, so I wanted to tell you a bit about what I am going to be doing there.
During the day I will be running a workshop for people wanting to build a Beat Box:
It’s a really fun and flexible project, so I hope you can join me to build one.
If you like the look of it and want to register to attend, please go to the It’s a Geek’s World website, click the register link at the top and register, and then select to come on the event. Payment of £20 to cover the kit cost will be taken on the day, before the workshop commences. If you experience any problems with this (admittedly slightly arduous) process please email me and I will try to help. Once registered on the site you can also select other workshops and events to attend.
Speaking of other events, as the festival finale I will be delivering my debut midi-octopus performance. I can’t deny that there is still plenty left to sort but I really like the results I am getting so far. I will post any images and videos I can to whet your appetite, in due course.
Hope to see you there!
