“Music is the universal language. If I can help spread positivity, joy, and a sense of togetherness through it, my purpose is fulfilled.”
Immersed into the “electronic” scene in 1987 with heavy influences from Industrial music, 80’s New Wave, and early Hip Hop, Unit: E became a prominent figure in the underground and club scene of Hawaii. From the Full Moon Gatherings and “Techno Tuesdays” of ’99 to headlining the Hawaii Electronic Music Festival and Earthdance today, Unit: E has participated in countless events across Hawaii and the West Coast US.
In more recent years, Unit: E has taken to teaching classes to groups and individuals on the subject of hardware music production and performance, and the fundamentals of DJing, including getting familiar with the different types of gear used. This has shown to be quite effectual and he has secured contracts with Roland US as a Cloud Academy instructor and a DJ Ambassador.
Providing clear, simple instruction in a relaxed and understanding environment, Unit: E has guided hundreds of budding electronic musicians through the difficult beginnings of electronic music production and performance. Opening for acts such as Mark Farina, Bonobo (DJ Set), Late Night Alumni, Shiny Toy Guns, DJ Harvey, DJ Garth, and more has given Unit: E the opportunity to watch and learn from them and apply that knowledge to his teachings.
Always on the dance floor when not behind the decks, and smiling at everyone he meets, you can bet that Unit: E has his heart and soul in the music.
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Recent Videos.
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HWJ Weekend Challenge - DECAY
Here is my submission for the Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge, DECAY. I used the decay of my drums to introduce them, added modulation to the decay of my synth patches, and discussed the state of decay in our society.
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HWJ Weekend Challenge - Iberian Nights - Bolero-Inspired Jazz 'n Bass
My submission for the @HardwareJams Weekly Challenge: Iberian Nights.
I don't know much at all about Spanish music, especially from the Iberian area, besides the uptempo standards like Flamenco.
I wanted to challenge myself and stay away from my typical House-style music, so I decided to mesh DnB with Spanish-influenced jazz. I don't know how true to Spanish music I got, but I was inspired by the romantic, Bolero style and I had fun making the jam.
This was my first and only attempt at this jam. I had to hurry to get on a plane to go take care of my Dad. Please excuse the choppiness of it. LOL!! -
HWJ Fest ‘24 - Unit: E Improv Jam
Improvisational jam using some of my favorite clips, patterns, patches, and samples I have made over the years while teaching the Roland Cloud Academy courses on the devices used in the jam. None of this was meant to go together, it was scattered all over. I collected it up into a playable format and this recording was my second attempt to make something out of it all. Enjoy!!
Main beats from TR-8S, synths and bass from MC-707, and additional perc loops and vocals from SP-404mk2. Master clock is the @simntonic
FX by @EricaSynths #ZenDelay and #NightVerb
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Alpha Base & MC 707 - Second Date w/ Chaperone TR-8S
Hey everyone. I wanted to explain a bit about this for anyone curious enough.
All rhythm is coming from the JoMoX Alpha Base, as well as the chord stabs at the end of every even measure in the beginning.
The synth pad and accompanying synth pluck, and bassline are sequenced from the 707.
The synth audio is through MC-707 Mix Out.
The bassline audio is side-chained by being fed into the TR8S ext input and out of it's Mix Output.
This Second Date came together after the First Date
https://youtu.be/lZChmntcgRM?si=hEg0__vnKL8DfOfL
and after some thoughts while listening back to it today.
I plan to add more percussion from the TR-8S and Alpha Base and some vocal samples from the SP-404 mk2. I think I might even feed the Alpha Base into the SP-404....hmmmm?
If you want to pick up a Roland TR-8S, MC-707 SP-404 mk2, JoMoX Alpha Base, or any new gear for your space, I recommend heading over to @PerfectCircuit for some of the best deals. Use the link below to let them know I sent you there. Purchase any device in the Roland Aira / Synth line with the link below and get a free personal lesson from me!
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