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I recently had the pleasure of creating some content for and beta testing Nerve; a new drum plug-in made by Steve Duda and Xfer Records. Steve was the creator of the excellent Lucifer and Minion plug-ins for Devine Machine and was also involved in creating BFD and GURU. He is also known as an artist, working with Deadmau5 and other high profile names such as Christina Aguilera, Nine Inch Nails and Tommy Lee. Nerve is a really interesting drum machine/sequencer that is designed to be both used live and in the studio. It accepts wav, aiffs and rex files and has some very unique ways of programming and modulating the sounds and sequences allowing you to really sculpt and completely destroy sounds to your liking. It also comes with a bunch of content to get started.
I've been a really big fan of Lucifer (an all purpose performance mangler) which I've used in laptop performance for a few years now and that's how I came into contact with Steve. I still haven't nearly used all the features available in Lucifer and have plenty still to explore in Nerve!
You can get a demo of Nerve here: http://www.xferrecords.com/
and check out more about Steve Duda here:http://steveduda.com/


Incidently, a while back I also created content for and beta tested Devine Machine's OTR-88 (a Rhodes modeling plug in. Apparently, designed with some consultation with Herbie Hancock!) and Krishna a really cool synth plug in.
Both of which I highly recommend.
OTR-88 comes with a bunch of pedal emulations and even better allows you to make adjustments to each tine of the piano in very subtle and real world ways such as: vertical and horizontal symmetry and amplitude, pick up distance, stiffness and a bunch more including tuning for micro amounts!
Krishna is also a very in depth synth it comes with loads of presets and it's a good thing because programming it is not for the faint of heart. Very cool stuff.
http://www.devine-machine.com/

I've started a project I'm calling Drum Nugs (nugs- as in nuggets). I'm recording various beats at different venues on different kits and releasing the results here along with pictures and details.
This first batch is from a tour last year in Europe. I hope to keep adding more. I've already got some in the can that I need to edit and master.
I've put up a free sample pack version of 62 loops. Hope you'll check them out and enjoy them.

You can link to the Nugs page from the side bar or go to: www.genjisiraisi.com/nugs

Hello fellow earth beings...I'm doing a free show at Bar Matchless next Saturday March 8th at 9pm. Also playing that night are my new label mates Ready Fire Aim. It should be a fun night hope you can make it.

I'm doing a :30 minute Pushtobreak set in the front room at 10:45pm. They usually run on time so get there a little early...It's a short set!

WARPER::::::2 Big Rooms of Omnidigital DJs, Biomorphic Musicians & Multimedia Madness!
Live Music From 8 PM Sharp - 18+ electronic performers
Projected Images, Workshops, and Interactive Art

@ Supreme Trading , Williamsburg Brooklyn
213 N. 8th st Williamsburg Brooklyn 11211
btw. Driggs and Roebling (L train to Bedford stop, then two blocks)
718-599-4224
FREE / 21+

What: X and PULSE
Where: Bebar - 1318 9th St., NW

When: Sat., Nov. 17th 6pm-10 (X) 10 - 3am (PULSE)

Cost: X - $8 ($5 if you incorporate this month's theme)
PULSE - $5 (Free if you e-mail names and corresponding e-mail addresses to: info@eightyeightdc.com by 10pm 11/16)

MUSIC: Live PA and collaborative, improv performances by:
Pushtobreak (NYC): http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=pushToBreak
KataStatik (Baltimore): http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=kStatik
Adrian Bond (Annapolis): http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=abond
Aligning Minds (DC/Bmore): http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=aligningMinds

PERFORMANCE: Live, tribal fusion belly dance from Mavi - coming direct from her recent West Coast tour: http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=mavi

DESIGN: Live graphic design competition with:
Justin Young: http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=justinYoung ;
Liz Rudner: http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=lRudner
Michael Auger: http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=mAuger
CURATOR and guest juror: Katie Roberts - http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=kRoberts

PROJECTIONS: Live mashed up video projections by JB aka John Bowen - http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=jBowen

FASHION: DC51 Artist Collective - http://xindc.tv/artist.jsp?id=dc51 DC 51 will be bringing a bunch of stencils to do LIVE PRINTING on their pre-bought clothes, or yours! Got a favorite T-shirt, Long sleeve, Bag, Pants that you want redesigned? Be sure to bring them Saturday! Cost is appx. $5-10.

Creatives! Keep your eyes out for folks from Conversant Creative. X is partnering with them on creating, in essence, an agency that will utilize artistic talent associated with 'X'. Seek them out to find out more about the opportunity.


PULSE
Starting at 10pm, the room opens up...the lights go down and the beats get thick, dirty and teched out. Wear your dancing shoes and loose clothes as we welcome Aaron Sparks and Ryan Elliott into the PULSE family. Ryan was named the 5th best DJ in the world by Resident Advisor in 2006: http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature-read.aspx?id=783 Come Saturday night to find out why.

CMJ RPM Charts week 1 reports Censorsh!t as #2 most added!!!!

Avilable in stores and on iTunes

Had a great time at the party! Thanks Expansion Team and everyone who came down

I recently did an interview and live in studio performance on WPS1's DJ Culture hosted by Jeannie Hopper.
Here's the link:
WPS1 DJ Interviews: Genji Siraisi - listen| listen with RealPlayer
http://www.wps1.org/include/shows/dj_culture.html

Just the music without all the talking...blah...blah...blah...

First broadcast April 2, 2007
Genji Siraisi aka Pushtobreak (NYC) is really more of a musician using DJ tools than a traditional DJ. Best known as writer, producer, founding member and beat master of Grammy-nominated artist Groove Collective, Genji brings on a barrage of beats, sounds and melodies with his latest solo performances. He recently visited the WPS1 studios and talked with Jeannie Hopper about his album Censorsh!t and his approach to live electronic performances. His current work is an adventurous departure, as he explores various electronics, software and controllers in new ways. Some of Genji's solo music has recently appeared in a diverse range of projects, from documentaries on street art and Liberia to commercials for American Express, Target and Pepsi. Censorsh!t will be released on Expansion Team Records on May 22, 2007. He has also released an experimental ambient cd with pianist Barney McAll on Kufala Records. In this segment, Genji performs a short set live in the studio using all original elements crafted into an aural landscape of dynamic turns, raw energy, and soulful grooves. (45 minutes)

WPS1.org Art Radio http://www.wps1.org New in the archives
-available 04/02/07 in the DJ Culture section, Jeannie interviews Genji Siraisi (Groove Collective) aka pushtobreak +live performance.

My album "Censorsh!t" is being released on Expansion Team Records. It will available for download on April 17th and in stores May 22nd.