max derelict
I am the band, I am the guitar, keys and fender bass player, the drum programmer, the engineer and the producer. I do not play one style, though fusion, funk and blues are central. I also make computer dub, ambient, latin, various African styles, neo-soul, electronica, disco, some house, soundscapes. I have no hardware synths or samplers.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Discovered DAW tech late 2004, bought Cubase and started building PCs same time. Played guitar and bass since 1979
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Not any more
Your musical influences
I play motown r n b or crashing guitars equally well but prefer the former. Nile Rodgers, EW+F, Brothers Johnson, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita, Zoot Sims, Chet Baker, Weather Report, Johnny Guitar Watson, Buddy Guy, George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Stan Getz, Marcus Miller, Dr Dre, Jimi Hendrix, Quincy Jones, Lee Perry, Flyte Tyme, Rudy van Gelder, Burning Spear, Taj Mahal, Dr John, Captain Beefheart, Sarah Vaughan, Duke Ellington, Diana Ross, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Eno, David Bowie, Daniel Lanois, Can, SOS Band, Macy Grey, Sipho Gumede, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zamajobe Sithole, Tinashe Manyana are musicians, producers and vocalists I like
What equipment do you use?
Old PCs, Cubase Studio 4.1, SE3, Steinberg Remix, Wavelab lite, Audacity and the excellent Wavosaur, VST freeware only, HDSP PCI + AEB, EMU0404 PCI, budget preamps, mics, DI boxes, stereo mixer and guitars
Anything else?
democracy, equality, peace and freedom would be a good idea
