Woodwinds: Wind controller
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Review: ClariMate digital clarinet mute by Buffet-Crampon
Bottom line: the ClariMate is an interesting gadget with potential for various uses, but it’s a little rough around the edges. Consider buying one now as a tech toy if you’re an early-adopter type, or wait for a new-and-improved iteration if you need something that just works. I recently got my hands on the “ClariMate,” …
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Review: Griff Musical Products EWI Stand
A few years back I posted my attempt at building a stand for my Akai EWI4000s. That stand has served me reasonably well since then, but I’m pleased recently to have found a much superior solution. The EWI Stand from Griff Musical Products’s Etsy store is a 3D-printed product (of durable PETG plastic) at a …
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Recital videos, August 2021
I’m pleased to share videos from my recent Delta State University faculty recital. I performed for a reduced in-person audience due to COVID-19 precautions. All the repertoire involves electronics of some kind: prerecorded tracks, a looper, an actual electronic instrument (the Akai EWI), and/or live signal processing. This was my first time doing something so electronics-intensive, and …
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Favorite blog posts, September 2020
Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, September 2020 edition.
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Favorite blog posts, July 2020
Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, July 2020 edition.
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Favorite blog posts, June 2019
Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, June 2019 edition.
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Jazz recital videos, August 2017
This year I played all jazz at my Delta State University faculty recital. Program and some selected videos are below. I’m very much a part-time jazz player, so it was fun to spend the summer trying to get my chops in shape to play tunes in a variety of styles on a variety of instruments. …
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Favorite blog posts, August 2017
Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, August 2017 edition.