Beat Slicing Technology

07/04/2009 | By Arnt Eriksen

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I love music and technology, and was intrigued when I found this new device. OTTO is a new musical instrument for beat-slicing, the technique that allows to create complex and variegated rhythm sections by using just one rhythmic audio sample, cutting it into little pieces and rearranging them in time. OTTO provides a hardware solution with a strong visual feedback, to allow the musician to control the audio sample as if it was in his hands.

Beat slicing is the process of using computer programs to slice an audio file of a drum loop in smaller sections, separating different drumhits. This is employed to rearrange the beat with either a sequencer or play them with a sampler, with the results ranging from changing particular hits to completely rearranging the flow of the beat.

Author: Arnt Eriksen

Arnt Eriksen has worked with creative and visual communication for the last 2 decades, and is one of the leading authorities within digital- and social media in Norway. With his extensive experience from the advertising industry and from running his own agency for years, he delivers and builds actionable and quality relationships for businesses, organizations, and individuals. Arnt combines strategic and creative thinking with storytelling to engage and attract clients to companies. Arnt is a passionate and engaged speaker, keynoter and advisor to teach companies about communication and social media covering subjects such as “the future of communication”, “the ROI of Social Media” and “You – a digital brand” Connect with him at @arnteriksen