I did the whole techno 'sequence the show' thing for a while, and it was taxing to pull off, while actually performing was more fun.
We had sequencers (MIDI) running keyboards, gtr patch changes, FX, lights, et al
I did a couple years doing techno stuff in Chicago early on (like Ministry era)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdB6e91stm0
I don't miss it
But that's just me

/though you reminded me how much I liked *listening* to techno back then <grin>
Home recording back in the day; he pulled this off really low budget and made a lot of money
here's more from Ministry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxKEy8ReeNw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aab9Th7f2Ko


I was *really* into MIDI possibilities at the time
MC Hammers whole show (and original recording) was run from a pair of Roland W-30 keyboards from what I've been told, that amazed me, and after listening closer I believe it
Ministry was more Korg based, but still programmed
I stopped chasing show systems soon after, so not sure what Eurythmics used, but it would be fun to know
It was a time when music was changing .. I hope we see that again soon
Guess what I'm saying is if you can make most of the mix come out in stereo (keys, bass, drums), having 5 more tracks for guitar/vocals makes it a lot easier

Last edited by rharv; 09/03/20 03:21 PM.
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