loopop Unleashes Electric Sea’s DAWless Setup: Chaos Reigns

Electric Sea’s Pirate Ship of Synths

Loopop invites us once again into the uncharted seas of electronic music, with Electric Sea at the helm. Our captain, Yam, steers a DAWless setup and wields her array of gear like a proper pirate. No structured arrangement in sight — just the freedom of the wild waves of sound to create her distinctive electronic textures.

The Gear: Digitech, Electribe, and More

First up, the Digitech serves as the brain, sending MIDI signals and orchestrating the chaos. It’s an old favourite, and like a trusty boot, it gets things moving. The Electribe MX jumps in next, with drums and synth parts adding layers of rhythm and melody. Moog’s Minitower slides in for those punchy bass lines, all under the watchful command of the Digitech’s MIDI coordination. It’s a symphony of controlled anarchy, with melodies bursting out like unexpected pub sing-alongs.

"I use the MIDI Truebox to send the clock and the MIDI notes from the Digitech to the other devices."

Distinguishing the Mad from the Genius

In the realm of mixing, it’s all about instinct and the venue’s nuances. There’s no all-encompassing preset rulebook. Instead, Electric Sea shakes things up on the spot, letting the venue guide the EQ adjustments. It’s the sort of madness that distinguishes an artist from a mere operator of machines.

Navigating Breaks, Drops, and Mayhem

"I don't use song mode because I prefer to move between the patterns manually or to change them..."

When it comes to breaks and drops, Electric Sea’s approach is wonderfully anarchic. Forget song mode; it’s all about the manual switch, allowing for improvisational spice. This dynamism injects life into performances, with changes in patterns as sudden as a punk gig’s encore call.

Vocal Miscues and Musical Fusion

Vocals get looped live, adding organic flair to the precision of synths and samples. The Boss Pedal enables this hybrid creation of harmony. Loopop shows us her live improvisation can blend disparate elements into cohesive tracks. From varied BPMs to syncopated melody lines, it’s about feeling the moment rather than sticking to a script.

"I love being creative and play and just find new ideas."

The Art of Mistakes

To cap it all, Electric Sea embraces errors as sparks of creativity. Mistakes become moments of inspiration, and the unpredictable morphs into the unforgettable. If you want to keep your music fresh and innovative, take a leaf out of Electric Sea’s book and let the chaos unfold. As she says, “Have fun with your music.”