In this episode of Signal Chain Stories, hosts Miles Kundra and Mordio reflect on their experience at Superbooth, a renowned synth and music tech festival. They discuss gear highlights including the Moog Messenger, Torso T-1, and OXI sequencers, as well as the surprising effectiveness of the Ableton Move as a portable drum machine. But most importantly: Superbooth's atmosphere is more community-driven than commercial, fostering connections between creators, developers, and musicians. Other highlights include modular visual sequencers, open-source effects hardware, and unique instruments like the Labyrinth. The episode celebrates innovation, creative collaboration, and the playful spirit of electronic music culture.
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How To Turn Your Loops Into Full Songs
In this episode of Signal Chain Stories, hosts Miles Kundra and Morio discuss the common struggle of music producers: transforming loops into complete songs. They share their personal experiences and different techniques for overcoming this challenge. Emphasizing the importance of modulation and dynamics, they suggest methods like using uneven bars, transposing melodies, and applying controlled randomness to keep loops engaging. They stress that arrangement should feel natural and evolving, rather than mechanical. Ultimately, the hosts encourage producers to embrace experimentation and practice to develop their unique sound while breaking free from repetitive patterns.
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How To Produce Music Fast
Sometimes you want to create results in the music making process really fast. Maybe you are familiar with these one hour challenges, in which producers try to finish a song in one hour as good as possible. The good news: This skill is like a muscle that can be trained - and their are some shortcuts that help you do that. So in this episode hosts Mordio and Miles Kvndra are diving deep into the topic and share some tips & tricks that help them to get results in the music production process fast.
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Finding the perfect music making workflow for you (DAW vs DAWless vs Hybrid)
This episode of Signal Chain Stories dives into diverse music-making workflows. Miles and Morio explore digital setups with Ableton, DAWless strategies using gear like Digitone, and hybrid rigs that combine both. They share personal studio configurations, performance setups, and how they approach modular synths, granular sound design, and live show logistics. The conversation highlights the mental impact of gear overload, how tactile interfaces boost creativity, and why producers should streamline their tools. The goal? Craft a workflow that suits your mindset and inspires consistency. Whether studio-bound or on stage, it's about finding your own balance between control and freedom.
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Why Music Needs Emotion
Music without emotion is just sound. In this episode of Signal Chain Stories, Mordio and Miles Kvndra dive deep into why emotions are the most important ingredient in music. They talk about how they, as musicians, process personal experiences (like the passing of Miles' father) through sound and why the most impactful tracks come from real, raw feelings. Join them for a deep, honest conversation about the power of emotion in music, the personal stories behind creative processes, and the evolving role of AI in the music world.
Signal Chain Stories is a podcast for musicians, artists and creatives. Hosts Miles Kvndra and Mordio delve into their personal journeys as musicians and digital creators, discussing new industry trends, changes in the digital landscape as artists and sometimes just geeking out about music production gear. Driven by the community aspect of the internet, Signal Chain Stories is entertaining on the surface - but aims to offer inspiration for likeminded creatives on their own journeys.
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