LSDJ is one of the most popular trackers for chiptune. And since it was developed for the Game Boy, it is designed to use a limited set of keys: the cursor and four others that were on the Game Boy. Plus, the interface is optimized for a small screen. On paper — the perfect program for the iPhone SE. And in practice too. Initial conditions I’m going on vacation. For a week. Without a suitcase. I have to save on weight and size: the MPC stays at home. So does the Novation Circuit. Say goodbye to the laptop! The only devices coming along are my old iPad mini and iPhone. ...

I released a new track in the Alex Cargo techno project: “Long Winter Night” in the downtempo techno style. The track was fully produced and mixed on the Akai MPC Live. Mastering was also done on this device. This is one of the slowest tracks I’ve made for this project. I’ve wanted to try something around 90 bpm for a long time. It’s an experiment in a style similar to somatic techno. However, “Long Winter Night” turned out to be less dark than somatic tracks and a bit more melodic. ...

“Squeeze the Lemon” is a new melodic techno track by Alex Cargo. This experimental track features sounds created using a single synthesizer, a limitation that serves to better understand what can be achieved with the instrument, its limits, and to enjoy the creative process. I hope you enjoy listening to the track as much as I enjoyed creating it. You can listen to it on your preferred streaming platform or download it from my page on Boosty. ...

In 2024, I drew covers using AI. It is fast, cheap, and gives good results. But I have decided to not use AI for corers anymore. It reduces my creativity and limits my ways of interacting with my audience. It is not the War against AI. No! I like the covers I used in 2024 more than the older ones. I have no plans to ditch AI in all places where it helps a lot. I will use it to check my spelling and correct my translations, but I will not use AI for covers. ...

You can make a good techno track from samples. The samples need to be processed and made unique. The basic method is to chop them into pieces and mix them in a new musical sequence. Riemann hypothesis is my latest track heavily based on samples. In FL Studio, the best option for cutting samples is Slicex. You just need to prepare the sample by adjusting the tempo and tonality. Both of these parameters can be edited in the sampler itself. However, it is not convenient to do this in Slicex, so preparing the sample for the project is faster. ...

A new single called “Riemann hypothesis” in the style of melodic techno by Alex Cargo has been released. Listen to Riemann hypothesis on your favorite streaming services. Or download it on my Boosty page. This track is Alex Cargo’s attempt to use sounds from his favorite sound designer. All the sounds in the track are created from creatively processed samples by Riemann. The atmosphere of the track is created by a soft, pumping bass and airy pads. Drums and percussion set the groove and movement of the track. The synthesizer appears on the scene. It plays its melody by changing its timbre from gentle to aggressive. This creates a hypnotic effect. ...

Meditation is a melodic techno track with a main theme that repeats throughout most of the track. I planned it from the very beginning. It turned out to be difficult to make the track interesting in development. The usual arrangement didn’t work well. The track came out boring. So I took and stole the arrangement from techno musician Trikk. You can listen to Meditation on streaming platforms (alternative link). You can download it for free on Boosty. I will be glad to support with donations or subscriptions! ...

On October 25, a new melodic techno single titled “Meditation” was released. The track can be listened to on streaming platforms (alternative link) or downloaded for free on Boosty. A deep, pulsating bass forms the foundation of the track. Arpeggios support the rhythm and pulse of the piece. Percussion and drums add groove and danceability. The main melodic line is built around a repeated musical phrase featuring a bright, short sound reminiscent of brass instruments. In the second part of the track, a contrasting melodic line emerges. ...

TB303 is a synthesizer mistake. It was doomed to be forgotten. Roland marketed it as a replacement for the bass guitar. It performed terribly in this function, and the purchased machines ended up in second-hand shops at throwaway prices. It was then noticed by electronic music producers and turned into a legend. “Talk to Me” is my fresh track built around an acid line. It’s melodic techno, put together in FL Studio. The main role in it is given to Transistor Bass, which is responsible for the sound “like the TB303.” The track is available on streaming platforms (alternative link) and Boosty. ...