Author: jjdeprisco
Sonic explorer, sound artist, guitarist in Fricknadorable, software designer.
Friends, family members, workshop attendees and coworkers often ask: “What are your recommendations for getting started with making music on the computer?” Often, I feel like they expect me to have a stock answer. But my initial response is always: “That depends… What are your goals?” “Recording music on the ...
“Cosmic Questions” is a multimedia demo by Jeremy dePrisco. It was inspired by UFO and paranormal programs and was created to show the development of a concept through to a final edit. Tools used: DallE3 via Bing, Ableton Live, Adobe Audition, DaVinci Resolve. ...
In early August I attended the Musikfest Music Industry and Education Conference in Bethlehem, PA. This was the first time a professional conference component was added to the Musikfest event, which has been running for over 40 years. Musikfest has become a staple of the arts in Eastern PA, but this ...
Want to better understand how to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) work for you? Having trouble keeping up with the pace of AI development and all the hype? I’m now offering a number of workshops for creatives that will address how GenAI (Generative AI) can be used within one’s practice in ...
Lately I’ve been noticing just how loud some places can be. Here’s a brief look at some recent experiences. Keep in mind that sounds above 70 dB are considered harmful. Extended exposure, as well as specific freuency ranges of noise can also add to the level of harm they do. ...
From 2013-2019 I was fortunate to have access to a property that enabled me to expand my creative pursuits in many significant ways. After some career moves, a global pandemic, and a variety of other events, it’s time to look for such a space again. The most important characteristic of ...
On March 16, 2024, I presented on the topic of Gen AI in the music industry at the Trenton Computer Festival. Thanks to everyone who attended! For those who want to dive deeper, I’ve posted my talk PDF as well as some supplemental info. Questions about anything related to this ...
(for non-musicians) I’ve begun to produce a new collection of videos that cover some topics related to music production. These videos are intended for non-musicians, or people that are very new to music production. I’m putting these together because I am going to be presenting at a computer festival ...
Tanner Bingaman worked with me in late 2018 and early 2019 on his album We Were All Born Naked. His project was the last full album project I recorded before moving to the Philadelphia area in 2019. The project was later released in 2020. Tanner is the real deal when ...
Over the years – as an acoustic Americana artist, bass player, and electronic artist – I’ve found that there is a lot of wasted energy expended talking about gear. Don’t get me wrong… I love new gear as much as the next person, but I’ve also learned to temper my ...
Sometimes clients contact me for an evaluation of their small to medium studio setups. In terms of size, these are studios that usually have less than 50k invested in gear. Thy are often run by part-time musicians, people with day jobs, or semi-retired from their other means of income. These ...