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MORITZ VON OSWALD (Berlin-Steglitz), size of the collection plate: na
"I have no idea of how many records I own. The plates are in addition to this music in the living room and also in the basement. In this room here are actually only reggae records. On the shelf, you can see, the albums and 12-inches, on the other hand, the 7-inches. The framed cover of the stereo system is a screen print from Studio One. I collect the printing sleeves of Jamaican labels, they are all hard to find unique items. But this is a rarity: I have got it from a Japanese dealer, and it is the only studio-one a 12-inch screen, I know. The trophies are among vintage car race that I've been driving for several years. "
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Some questions answered by Taylor Deupree
10. toryjames - March 24, 2007
Taylor, Would you tell me about your progression towards digital music production? I noticed you no longer have the Doepfer in your studio, I am curious about how your methods and ideas have changed with your choice of instruments. Is the physical design of the equipment you use very important? I wonder about this because you put a great deal of thought into the aesthetics surrounding your label and music. The packaging is beautiful and obviously very important. It leads me to believe you might have a similar interest in the look and feel of your equipment. Do the tangibility of music packaging (vs mp3s) and musical hardware (vs software) relate to one another? Or could you be happy doing everything within the computer? Also, do you think that the availability of computers and consumer musical software have lessened the percieved value of electronic music (and possibly all forms of music)? Thank you for your time,
tory james: yes, i sold the doepfer a while ago.. i just wasn’t using it.. even though it was quite cool.. but it has not so much to do with losing interest in hardware, but just not liking to keep things around that don’t get used. i found myself doing similar sounds with the nord modular, which is much more flexible. it was sad getting rid of the doepfer from a visual/aesthetic point of view (which leads into the next point)… but, practicality won out. this is a very interesting question… yes, i am very intereted in the physical design of equipment.. so much that it often is a major influence in gear that i purchase from both an aesthetic point of view (the oberheim xpander, for example.. just beautiful)… and from an interface design point of view. i’ve always firmly believed that objects shouldn’t just be succesful in functionality, but also designed well. you can apply this thinking to everything in your house. for example, you have so many choices when you buy forks, spoons and knives… why not buy some that are beautifully designed, you interact with them every day… of course, functionality should win out over aesthetics… a fork that looks beautiful isn’t worth anything if it doesn’t feel right and work well (balance, weight..)… fortunately, there is almost always solutions that are both functional and beautiful. so while i’m very conscious of object design it’s always important to get the right tool for the job. i’m not terribly fond of the design of my Kyma’s Capybara box.. but i wouldn’t give it up for anything.. could i be just as happy doing music on a computer with no hardware? absolutely not… what i’ve found REALLY important to me is a control surface for Digital Performer. (i use Mackie Controls)… i really need the physical interface between me an a mixing environment. having physical sliders and panning knobs is something i’m totally reliant on… i hate mixing and creating music with only a mouse.. or, worse, a trackpad. that’s probably the most important physical device in my studio… but with a lot of devices i’m quite happy with software. i love software synthesizers becuase they often have more interesting forms of synthesis than your standard hardware synth.. although, i’d rather have hardware versions of all of my software.. but they just don’t exist.. except for one.. i bought the Hartmann Neuron software synth when it came out because i always wanted a Neuron and this was an affordable way to get one. however, having the software only makes me want the hardware even more. it’s such a fascinating and original synthesizer, i can only imagine that having it’s beautifully designed physical interface would make it even more enjoyable. additionally, i’m such a fan of the Nord Modular G2.. i’ve had the rack version (the Engine) which has no physical interface at all… i’m in the process of selling it now as i just bought the keyboard version of the G2.. as i’m really looking forward to having the keyboard and knob interface… i’ll be using it even more now. so.. yes.. in a nutshell.. physical design is very important.. as long as it does not detract from the functionality of something. your next question is interesting as well.. maybe too much of a question for this forum…. i’ll be brief….. i think on one hand.. music is music.. it doesn’t matter how it was created.. as long as someone enjoys it, it is successful.. and, most consumers don’t know how the music they made was created… so for them the availability of affordable bedroom studios probably doesn’t factor in. however it DOES mean that more people than ever are creating music, and more bad (and good) music is being created… so any sort of flood of a market can certainly reduce perceived value.. but in the end, good music is good music and the best will hopefully always be valued. i hope i’ve answered your questions OK… felt a bit scattered answering this as i have a lot to say.. feel free to follow up if you need any clarifications.
10. toryjames - March 24, 2007
Taylor, Would you tell me about your progression towards digital music production? I noticed you no longer have the Doepfer in your studio, I am curious about how your methods and ideas have changed with your choice of instruments. Is the physical design of the equipment you use very important? I wonder about this because you put a great deal of thought into the aesthetics surrounding your label and music. The packaging is beautiful and obviously very important. It leads me to believe you might have a similar interest in the look and feel of your equipment. Do the tangibility of music packaging (vs mp3s) and musical hardware (vs software) relate to one another? Or could you be happy doing everything within the computer? Also, do you think that the availability of computers and consumer musical software have lessened the percieved value of electronic music (and possibly all forms of music)? Thank you for your time,
tory james: yes, i sold the doepfer a while ago.. i just wasn’t using it.. even though it was quite cool.. but it has not so much to do with losing interest in hardware, but just not liking to keep things around that don’t get used. i found myself doing similar sounds with the nord modular, which is much more flexible. it was sad getting rid of the doepfer from a visual/aesthetic point of view (which leads into the next point)… but, practicality won out. this is a very interesting question… yes, i am very intereted in the physical design of equipment.. so much that it often is a major influence in gear that i purchase from both an aesthetic point of view (the oberheim xpander, for example.. just beautiful)… and from an interface design point of view. i’ve always firmly believed that objects shouldn’t just be succesful in functionality, but also designed well. you can apply this thinking to everything in your house. for example, you have so many choices when you buy forks, spoons and knives… why not buy some that are beautifully designed, you interact with them every day… of course, functionality should win out over aesthetics… a fork that looks beautiful isn’t worth anything if it doesn’t feel right and work well (balance, weight..)… fortunately, there is almost always solutions that are both functional and beautiful. so while i’m very conscious of object design it’s always important to get the right tool for the job. i’m not terribly fond of the design of my Kyma’s Capybara box.. but i wouldn’t give it up for anything.. could i be just as happy doing music on a computer with no hardware? absolutely not… what i’ve found REALLY important to me is a control surface for Digital Performer. (i use Mackie Controls)… i really need the physical interface between me an a mixing environment. having physical sliders and panning knobs is something i’m totally reliant on… i hate mixing and creating music with only a mouse.. or, worse, a trackpad. that’s probably the most important physical device in my studio… but with a lot of devices i’m quite happy with software. i love software synthesizers becuase they often have more interesting forms of synthesis than your standard hardware synth.. although, i’d rather have hardware versions of all of my software.. but they just don’t exist.. except for one.. i bought the Hartmann Neuron software synth when it came out because i always wanted a Neuron and this was an affordable way to get one. however, having the software only makes me want the hardware even more. it’s such a fascinating and original synthesizer, i can only imagine that having it’s beautifully designed physical interface would make it even more enjoyable. additionally, i’m such a fan of the Nord Modular G2.. i’ve had the rack version (the Engine) which has no physical interface at all… i’m in the process of selling it now as i just bought the keyboard version of the G2.. as i’m really looking forward to having the keyboard and knob interface… i’ll be using it even more now. so.. yes.. in a nutshell.. physical design is very important.. as long as it does not detract from the functionality of something. your next question is interesting as well.. maybe too much of a question for this forum…. i’ll be brief….. i think on one hand.. music is music.. it doesn’t matter how it was created.. as long as someone enjoys it, it is successful.. and, most consumers don’t know how the music they made was created… so for them the availability of affordable bedroom studios probably doesn’t factor in. however it DOES mean that more people than ever are creating music, and more bad (and good) music is being created… so any sort of flood of a market can certainly reduce perceived value.. but in the end, good music is good music and the best will hopefully always be valued. i hope i’ve answered your questions OK… felt a bit scattered answering this as i have a lot to say.. feel free to follow up if you need any clarifications.
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