When it comes to electronic music, different people have different approaches to performing it live – from Laptops to Turntables to more obscure live instruments, from pre-programmed to a faithful live recreation layer by layer.
But whether it’s incredible talent or an intense atmosphere people are there for, every live show must be entertaining – that is the whole point!
Here are 10 of the most awesomely entertaining live Electronic music live acts in existence.
The Kaoss Pad: It’s a massively popular tool. From the clunky original KP1 to the more streamlined(ish) KP2 and now with the fully customizeable KP3, it has consistantly provided an innovative way to add effects and quick shot samples to electronic music. Even Matt Bellamy had to attach one to his guitar – so what we’re sorting out once and for all here is the answer to the question:
I would say that over half of the live bands I have seen that incorporate Electronica have done so with a MicroKORG. I have a microKORG in my setup, so I know first-hand what it’s like to use live. This article will cover the pros and cons of the synth in a live environment.
The MPC1000, being a massively versatile sampler, has a ton of effects on it (Even more with the upgraded JJOS), and two sliding controllers with which to operate these live. However, the Kaoss Pad, apart from looking a lot more impressive, has got even more cool features that make it worth using in conjunction with the MPC1000. Here’s how I connect it in my electronics setup.
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