David Fuglewicz Blog
How To Add A Song At Tapegerm
I've whipped up a tutorial on how to add a song at Tapegerm. Here's the link:
http://www.davefuglewicz.com/howto/02/add-a-song-at-Tapegerm.pdf
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PAiA DIY music electronics
PAiA has been in business since the early 1970's producing high quality music electronics, from bare-bones kits to completely assembled products. My first synthesizer hardware was from them, wayyy back around 1974 and I still have a number of their products in my synthesizer "studio". Even if you have never handled a soldering iron and don't intend to, their site is worth visiting just for browsing. I highly recommend them. Also: I would rate their customer service A+++.
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New Project: remix Jeremy Gluck's "My Blood Is In My Blood"
Like the title sez: remix Jeremy Gluck's "My Blood Is In My Blood". I've started a new project with the sound files, go to the Projects page for details.
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"very goog stuff!! i like a lot.."--
(on 05/21/12 15:29:45)Crediting Projects
Fellow Tapegermers, when you credit a Project, do not forget the hyphen. For example, Project 27, the Purpose Project should be credited "Project-27". Otherwise Jamroom won't connect it to the Project page.
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Dave's Production Basics #1
Programs used
Audio Editing: Sound Forge 4.5
Looper/Tracker: Acid 3.0
You'll have to interpret for your individual programs
I am going to show how to make a sound file seem fuller or have more presence.
First start with the sound file how-to_1-1.wav. It has a decent sound to it, a nice spread in the frequency spectrum and is a stereo file .
1) Load the file in your audio editor.
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2) Create two new mono files.
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3) Select All of the left channel of how-to_1-1.wav and copy to the clipboard (CTRL-C).
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4) Click on one of the new files and do a Paste (CTRL-V).
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5) Save the file as how-to_1-1_left.wav.
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6) Repeat this for the right channel creating how-to_1-1_right.wav
7) Now there are three sound files
8 ) The two mono files can be modified with effects. There are many possible effects that can be added: chorus, echo, flange, distortion, graphic equalization. For the sake of simplicity, I'll describe how I add
echo. When I add echo like this, I won't include any of the original source, it will just be the modified sounds. I also save the file to a new name; how-to_1-1_left_echo.wav. Every time I modify a file I save it to a new name as a way to back up my files as I work with them.
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9) Now I have the original sound file, a mono-left-echo file and a mono-right-echo file. I'll load all three into my looping program, (I use Acid 3.0). The mono-echo files will have their volume set from -3 to -6 db lower then the original. Then I'll add panning to the mono files, from full left to full right. The two files will almost mirror each other, I intentionally offset the "mirror" points to introduce some randomness.
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10) This process can be repeated with different effects. On some of my compositions I'll have more than one iteration of this technique, I adjust the sound levels so some of the effects are very subtle and not very audible, they might be -10 db less than the original files. However, when all these add up it really thickens the sound and gives it real good presence.
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"Thanks Bryan. I don't do anything special to avoid phasing, actually that is part of what I go after. I don't calculate out how the panning will produce phasing and possible beat frequencies. It just seems to work out. The production of secondary frequencies seems to have the effect of pulling it together. I apologize if that's vague, it's kind of hard to describe right now since I'm not used to explaining it on a verbal level. However, listening with headphones to my compositions will illustrate what I go after. For example, my composition "One" is a prime example oh how the various panning techniques successfully work together to enhance and elevate the listeners experience."--
David Fuglewicz (on 04/14/12 22:10:13)
"It's interesting to know how you approach this as I've never done it this way myself. If I want a thicker sound I'll often play something twice and hard pan them. I used to always do that with guitar in rock music recording on 4-track cassette, but don't often do that any longer. Your synths always sound so good, do you take any special pains to avoid phasing with this technique?"--
Blind Mime Ensemble (on 04/14/12 21:15:32)New Sources files
In 1990 I composed a piece called "Every Electric Part Of You" releasing it in 1992 on a cassette album of the same name. While reviewing unreleased material of that era, for inclusion on my forthcoming posting of that cassette album to archive.org I came across the first version of "Every Electric Part Of You", which included quite a few segments from a sound effects record I had. I decided against developing it further because of the copyright issue and wanting to be all "me". Over the past couple nights I have created some source files that are all me from that first version and have posted them to the Sources page at Tapegerm.com. Number five features one if the rare occasions where I play guitar. Go get them and do something.
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B. Serrano's free VST's
B. Serrano has authored some amazing VST's that are available for free. I have used/am using six of the VST's for the last month or so and I wholeheartedly recommend them. They are very versatile and the user interface is very easy to use. My favorite (so far) is the Adonis VST. I think it comes very close to the sound of an ARP 2600. I should know, I have owned a 2600 for about thirty years. Go get some.
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Two files for Hidden Voices.
I've added two files to the Hidden Voices project. They are a recording of my printer starting up and an electric shoe polisher. While I haven't tried slowing the files down, I think they are good candidates for this project.
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"oh yes they are, the printer file has many distinct possibilities. I've been working with it a lot."--
Zebra Mann (on 03/29/12 11:18:14)Free VST's site
vst4free is a site that has free VST's of all types.
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Really good VST Site, via Bjorn:
vst4you is a nice VST site that Bjorn mentioned recently.
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Daphne Oram tribute competition at SoundCloud
Enter the Daphne Oram Tribute competition hosted by The Science Museum/OraMix on SoundCloud. Ten sound files of Daphne
Oram recordings are provided and the challenge is to create a new composition using those sound files. There aren't many restrictions, here's the link for more information, etc.: http://oramics.herokuapp.com/ Unfortunately, there are only six days left to submit a work, I just read about it yesterday.
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Michael Cosma and Dave Fuglewicz collaboration; "Twenty Cards"
A new collaboration between Michael Cosma and Dave Fuglewicz, "Twenty Cards", download the entire release for free at archive.org: http://www.archive.org/details/TwentyCards
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"Thanks Omni, I appreciate it, Michael has some skillz on guitar!"--
David Fuglewicz (on 10/04/11 06:41:36)
"Wow!! What a awesome journey threw ya allz minds... I really dig Mike's guitar playing - being a guitar player myself - Excellent work! Dave you did a great job with all the killer synth work... Very kwel indeed...
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Omnitechnomatrix (on 10/03/11 21:07:28)
"Thanks C3, the image is very appropriate."--
David Fuglewicz (on 09/27/11 05:06:48)
"I listened to this album over and over and this image emerged:
http://photoshopcontest.com/view-entry/179480/declassified-no-44-6.html
The Cosma Uniwicz is calling us all. Inspired sounds indeed."--
C. Goff III (on 09/27/11 01:52:28)New Open Loops from Dave
I've added the four loops I used to create the sounds for "Beautiful (Skin Deep Mix)" to my Open Loop folder. I also deleted some older ones from 2010 but will be adding them to my TG FTP folder. Jeremy Gluck and Cathrine Wanczycki wrote the words, Jeremy did the vocals and I did the rest. Here's the link: http://soundcloud.com/tapejerm/beautifu It's coming soon to Tapegerm too.
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"Loops from Dave? It must be Christmas!! Santa Fuglewicz knows I've been good all year. :)"--
Zebra Mann (on 09/14/11 21:26:32)AutoReverse Interview: Dave Fuglewicz
AutoReverse maestro Ian Stewart was nice enough to Interview me. Here's the link: http://autoreversetoinfinity.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/interview-with-dave-fuglewicz/
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"Very nice. After knowing your work for so many years, I get a bit more background. You're one of those artists, Dave, who continue to progress and challenge me as a listener so that I'm excited to hear what comes next. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us, man!"--
Blind Mime Ensemble (on 09/10/11 10:31:25)
"This bit of internet literati is long overdue - may the Fuglewicz Star shine on ever brighter for all to see! Keep the Revelations coming, Dave."--
C. Goff III (on 09/04/11 23:58:24)Thanks Bryan
Thanks for all the new Tapegerm albuns Bryan. I think you ought to post your idea on using tapes from the Gajoob library as loop sources.
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"I like doing them as well. There was a bit of a lag there. My main machine went down and it took some time getting a replacement sufficiently stocked with my usual tools."--
Blind Mime Ensemble (on 07/07/11 08:34:19)
"Yes, thanks much, I look forward to these releases. :)))"--
Jeremy Gluck (on 07/06/11 01:25:47)New release "Sleep On The Edge" featuring TG artist's loops.
Check out this new release on Terranean Recordings: it's called "Sleep on the Edge" and is a collaboration between Jeremy Gluck & myself. This is prime material, covering nearly two years of work together. mostly from Tapegerm. Everyone is credited in a the album download accompanying pdf. The download is free, here's the link: http://terraneanrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/sleep-on-the-edge
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"I've only scraped my eardrums over a bit of the surface of this collection, but I sense from this initial rub that a series of varied and sophisticated audio sculptures has been collected here for the entertainment of anyone with an open mind to the orchestration of sound. I encourage Tapegermers one and all to experience this amalgam of sensation for themselves and to pass along the news of its vibrancy to their fellow sonic explorers throughout the realm of Midgard and beyond."--
C. Goff III (on 05/26/11 16:12:15)New loop in my Open Loops
I've added one of the main sound loops used for a new composistion to my Open Loops folder. Hope you can use it.
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"Not being able to use a Dave loop is like not being able to breathe fresh air in a rural setting. It is quite impossible. Thanks for another of your precious and miraculous loops, Sir Dave."--
Zebra Mann (on 03/05/11 22:36:52)Unterzone loops added to my Open Loops
I've added the Unterzone loop to my Open Loops: 09_dave_meteorite.wav. I also used 17_dave_metatron.wav for Unterzone which is already at my Open Loops.
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"One can never have enough Dave loops. Thanks for the opportunity to download more goodies!"--
Zebra Mann (on 12/20/10 23:07:12)Sane World loops
I've added the loops I used for the Sane World mixes to my Open Loops page. I hope you all find them useful.
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"Even more Dave loops? I can hardly wait to download such treasures. "--
Zebra Mann (on 11/21/10 22:37:19)Open Loops Number Five
I've uploaded over 700 Megs of loops for my fifth Open Loop "project". I hope you enjoy them. I've been using some new to me VST's from Psychic Modulation http://www.psychicmodulation.com/
and a couple of my ol' standby programs, "Coagula" and "TS-404", (by the way: all of these are freeware) to compose the loops. Have fun.
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"Whoa hey dude, just got back and up on a new computer.
My old computer is mostly salvageable, it had better be!
@_@ plenty of paid for loops that were not burned yet.
Anyway, on your 700 meg loop upload I must be blind where is that?
And if you're curious as soon as I get the mic back up and working I'm going to add SOMETHING... SOMETHING to the 10 year loop project 8^)
Even if I have to belt out a tune on a kazoo!!"--
The Incomplete Orchestra (on 04/24/10 11:40:26)
"Dave, I used several of these new loops to create my latest mix, Bravo sir, you still reign as one of the finest loop artists at Germania, at least in my humble opinion. We asked for more loops, and you responded. The next round of drinks is on me. "--
Zebra Mann (on 03/24/10 10:04:48)
"I have leapt, with motions only known in Germania, to secure this latest bounty of loops of Dave von Fugle, his generosity has made available to all, even including leering, retrograde Tarantula pat-patters. :)"--
Buzzsaw & The Shavings (on 03/22/10 12:16:29)
"Thanks for the link to Coagula, I'm intrigued by its possibilities. Of course, the other Germanians now know it was you that linked me to it. I cannot be held legally responsible if they charge your abode with pitchforks and flaming torches. "--
Zebra Mann (on 03/22/10 10:11:40)2/16/2009
I've added a new mix called "One Random Loop One" for the One Random Loop Project. I used "Loops by Heuristics Inc. - Element 2".
It's a short, abstract journey I hope you'll enjoy.
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2/5/2009
I've uploaded a new track, my remix of Datawhore's "When I Die". I added a loop from Cystem's Open Loops.
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1/4/2009
I've added a new mix called "Resurrection Conclusion" and as the name implies it is the final piece to the Resurrection series. All sounds were created using the fine loops by Arthur Loves Plastic.
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12/13/2008
I've uploaded a new mix featuring the fine Open Loops of Cystem called Resurrection Connection. This may be the end of this series, maybe one more.
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11/12/2008
I've uploaded a new mix called "Resurrection Junction" in which our hero discerns the path he must follow.
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8/26/08 New Open Loops
I've uploaded 143 meg of new open loops for y'all to have fun with.
They are available by clicking on the Loop Projects link at the top of most of the Tapegerm pages. Of course you must have a fully activated account & be logged in to get them.
I composed these loops for use at the Tampa Noise Fest in June of this year. I didn't use all of them and not all the permutations are included with these new loops.
Hope you enjoy them.
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8/12/2008
I've uploaded a new mix titled "Construction Zone"... look out for that entrenching tool! It uses my new Open Loops which will be uploaded soon. The main instrumentation was composed in good ol' Buzz.
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4/20/2008
I added the last leg of my Martian journey, "Crystal Jungles Of Mars". I must depart this planet now for new Zounds await me.
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3/30/2008
I've uploaded "Rivers Of Mars" as I continue my journey through the natural wonders of the Red Planet.
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3/17/2008
I added "Caverns Of Mars" using, once again, my latest Open Loops.
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3/8/2008
I've uploaded "Forests Of Mars" where all manner of creatures reside.
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2/25/2008
I've added "Pagodas Of Mars" which uses some of the loops from my own, new Open Loops. Mars is calling us, the Pagodas await us, jump in and listen.
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2/7/2008
Added "Explosive Reaction" using the fine Open Loops by the Mentally Anguished one.
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1/6/2008
A song for Mr. McGee's 50th birthday celebration. A massive event I cannot attend.
Aided and abetted on this by the Mentally Anguished one, Chris Phinney and Mr. Action himself; Charles Rice Goff III. This also features a loop which will be part of my next Open Loop extravaganza, stay tuned, so this does follow the TG Rulez of Misconduct. It also features a no name science clip that I'm sure is in the public domain. And I do believe a possible surprise visit by Burl Ives.
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1/1/2008
I've uploaded "Reflections". I mostly used Buzz for this along with some loops from the Mentally Anguished. This is a more mellow peace and while the title has been used for probably hundreds of songs, I felt it is appropriate.
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12/15/2007
I've added "Snowbolt Fury" and it's an extended slice of noise. I've been playing with the freeware program "Rollosonic" and used it to create some of the loops for this. The rest of the loops are by Hal McGee, suitably mangled for the occasion. Look out for the snowbolts, they are dangerous.
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10/28/2007
I've been successful in enlisting the Zombie Nuns. Listen as they tear intoCaptain Trepidation and his Frightwrightsand into that most foul demon, Toxious Von Noxious.
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10/22/2007
Halloween is almost upon us and I am trying to do my best to help repel the dual invasion of Captain Trepidation & The Frightwrights and Toxious Von Noxious.
Those evil bastards nearly crashed Tapegerm forever. Hah, it was explained to the public as a "power failure", I know better. Enjoy your tour of The Factory Toxious and you too Trepidation, it may your last.
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9/19/2007
Uploaded
Bonpo Stew which uses the open loops of Heuristics. Come over, get a bowl and serve yourself a
big serving of Bonpo Stew. Yummmm, yum!
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9/13/2007
Uploaded "Broken Clock Images" using Hebephrenic's fine open loops.
Everywhere I look, everywhere I turn, allll my clocks are broken.
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9/6/2007
Uploaded "The Twelfth Elated Sultan Of The Serene Rivers". The main instrumentation was created with
Buzz, then I added a strong handful of Mental Anguish, December, 2006 Open Loops. (Like a dervish...for the very thirst time....)
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8/12/2007
Added "Zoyra's Valley" which uses the vast and rich loops of guest artist, GEMAfreie-welten.
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7/19/2007
I uploaded The Bridge Parts One and Two. I made these two using the very fine loops of Guest Artist; Ed Drury: thanks Ed!
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7/7/2007
Several weeks ago I had a very vivid dream of three tornadoes. I saw them approach and then pass on by. I used that dream as a jumping off point for this piece. I used at least one loop from every artist that contributed to Loop Pack 15 for this.
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7/1/2007
I've uploaded Neuri, made usiong loops by Guest Artist Yuron. The Neuri will return and claim their homeland.
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5/13/2007
Uploaded a new mix titled "Magnetic Crunchoid" using the loops of Guest Artist
Mellow Jeremy. Thanks for the nice loops MJ.
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4/26/2007
I've uploaded my take on Hal McGee's Momentum of a new self image. I've been setting aside more than a few projects while I finished the Dark - Light series, and this was one of the first I wanted to get to.
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4/23/2007
I've uploaded "Victory Of Light", the battle is won, victory is here.
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3/24/2007
Uploaded "The Battle Of Light" created using the fine loops from Free Loop Pack #15.
Loops by: Buzzsaw, Code Mango, Cystem, myself, Hal McGee, International Garbageman, Mental Anguish and Omnitechnomatrix. The force of Light battles the powers of Dark. The universe shudders with the Din and Furor.
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3/7/2007
Uploaded "Gathering Of Light", I made this with the GEMAfreie-welten Open Loops. The story continues: the Power of Light prepares her Spirit for the battle to return the Darkness to it's Prison.
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