The 1620 has space for four additional stereo instruments, should I need them. (And I expect to.)

I'm out of space on my X32, and since I don't want to give up 6 channels for a single instrument, I took an old Mackie Onyx 1620 out of storage and plugged all six Xena outs into it. The 1620 main outs are patched into the X32 as a stereo pair.

A photo of the Michigan Synthworks Xena synthesizer.

A photo of a Mackie Onyx 1620 mixer placed under a desk.

A closeup of the top panel of an X32 mixer, zoomed in on one pair of channels.

The Xena (basically a pre-built Ambika) is the first instrument I've owned for which using all of the provided outputs isn't really optional if you want to take full advantage of what the instrument offers.

An image of an Egret mid-flight, with swirly effects added.

Broken Wings - an instrumental composition.

Bandcamp: audiodef.bandcamp.com/track/broken...

Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/audiodef/bro...

I've set a small goal related to music. But it's a long-term goal, one I've set for 20 years from now. It's a declaration that I won't quit music, and at the same time, a declaration that I won't lie about my music. Let's still be talking about music then. But as always, I'm living in the moment.

A spiral galaxy is depicted over a river landscape. An angelic figure is seen facing away from the camera.

Everything's alive - I can feel it in the stars. I can see it in your eyes.

audiodef.bandcamp.com/track/everyt...

soundcloud.com/audiodef/eve...

A man whose face is in shadow is trying to walk away from six angel-ghosts who are trying to hold him back. There is a shadowy horned demon barely visible in the background.

audiodef.bandcamp.com/track/ghosts

soundcloud.com/audiodef/gho...

A suicide gun is shown in front of a close-up of a human eye. The entire image has a vignette effect.

Bullet In My Brain

soundcloud.com/audiodef/bul...

audiodef.bandcamp.com/track/bullet...

Soul Biter

soundcloud.com/audiodef/sou...

audiodef.bandcamp.com/track/soul-b...

We are all the same.

Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/audiodef/3e9...

Bandcamp: audiodef.bandcamp.com/track/we-are...

Like The Body Learns.

Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/audiodef/lik...

Bandcamp: audiodef.bandcamp.com/track/like-t...

Photo of an adult robin feeding a recently-hatched chick.

Waiting For The World To Die

Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/audiodef/wai...

Bandcamp: audiodef.bandcamp.com/track/waitin...

Album cover image consisting of a highly-processed (not AI) photograph of silver and glass dishes.

The Dead State.

Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/audiodef/the...

Bandcamp: audiodef.bandcamp.com/track/the-de...

Image of a dirty, disheveled angel-demon sitting on a grimy pedestal, looking into the camera as if the viewer is invading their space.

Anger.

Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/audiodef/anger

Bandcamp: audiodef.bandcamp.com/track/anger

Eraser.

Bandcamp: audiodef.bandcamp.com/track/eraser

Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/audiodef/era...

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Thank you, essential wolfers. ♥️

There are emotive problems with the music world (music industry doesn't work for me) but seeing independent musicians in collaborative, supportive, creative spaces is good. Only compare yourself to the last tune you did and keep writing, jamming and sharing to see what happens. #electronicmusic

A song still in the sound design stage. Apologies for the phone audio. Full video here: youtu.be/bmeqdfx6sJo