So where do you see Abstract Data going next? FX, sequencing, drums maybe? Any
particular avenues you'd like do explore?
As far as new modules go - there’s currently a half dozen new designs working through prototyping - so that’s the next couple of years work sorted right there. The priority right now is to have a complete Abstract Data system that handles sound creation and modulation.
I am still committed to ADE-32 development, there’s some ideas for future firmware
upgrades that I really want to explore and I am seriously looking at expander development.
There’s currently no plans for sequencing or percussion - but there are some digital
synthesis and sound generation that I’d like to explore.there’s also loads going outside of product development, I’m looking to move out of the spare room and into dedicated work space and I’m also looking to bring some people into the
team. Small steps - but all things that will hopefully keep
Abstract Data growing.
Slightly off topic but you play guitar (as do I) so I wanted to
ask if you see guitar and Abstract Data crossing paths at any
point? Pedals maybe, or even just playing the guitar through
or alongside modular.
Yes, I’ve played guitar on and off for years and I’ve been
playing seriously again the last few years.
As far as using the guitar with my modular, in all honesty - I
see them as two totally different music projects. The music I
do with my modular leans heavily towards Techno and the
stuff I play on the guitar, these days, leans heavily towards
slow, soul and gospel-influenced Blues. There’s a few key
styles of music that I’ve been into for most of my life - but
they’ve always been part of their own thing.
As far as doing some non-modular, guitar-oriented designs -
then yes, that’s definitely something I’d like to pursue.
Thanks to Justin for talking to us. Check out his site www.abstractdata.biz and watch out for updates on his Twitter and Facebook.
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