The DeepMEE project, a hardware-only ambient dub techno setup in F# minor, revealed several gear-related challenges that impacted workflow and performance. Below is a summary of key shortcomings encountered during the project, based on the setup’s design and live performance needs. MPC One: Track Logic and Looper Limitations The Akai Professional MPC One, a central …
In late June 2025, I launched DeepMEE, a solo R&D project to build a hardware-only music production setup, using an agile approach with semi-formal documentation. My partner was Grok (xAI), managing tasks and reports. We hit a wall: AI „brainmelt“—when Grok’s 128k token window caused errors that threatened progress. Here’s how it unfolded, frustrated me, …
Today, I tore down the setup that was DeepMEE. And decided to have another go.
Diving into DeepMEE was like stepping into a sonic fog—crafting ambient/dub techno with nothing but hardware, locked into the moody key of F# minor and tempos between 113 and 126 BPM. Inspired by the likes of Yagya, Monolake, DeepChord, and Fluxion, this project was about proving a concept: could a hardware-only setup deliver the warm, …
The DeepMEE project is my journey into creating ambient dub techno music using only hardware, set in the moody key of F# minor at 113–126 BPM. Inspired by artists like Yagya, Monolake, Basic Channel, DeepChord, and Fluxion, this project was about building a setup that delivers lush, atmospheric sounds and seamless live performances. Here’s a …
Remember when I promised you a video of a performance with that dub/ambient techno hardware thingie before 8-15? I am happy to share that I kept the deadline – here’s Chapter Five: Enjoy!
Today, there will be music!
Well, more like sketches of actual music.
Since the last report, not that much has happened. But there was at least one accomplishment. Accomplishments Abendsonne was shifted, ending up for a recording session 7-23 (i.e. earlier this week). I’m nothing but blown away by the results. Great job, Neil and X Ensemble! Sidenote: I had at one point decided not to share …
A short while ago (or rather two weeks), I told you about a thing I was doing with „dub techno“. Whatever that may mean. I believe I know a little better now than I did back then.
I thought about doing some dub techno. With hardware. Or is it really ambient techno I’m after? Let’s find out.
