Musician & Valkor
Musician Musician
Valkor Valkor
Musician Musician
Hey Valkor, I’ve been noodling on how old gear can bring a raw, unexpected feel to a track—kind of like when your bots break the script and improvise. Got any relics that still surprise you?
Valkor Valkor
I keep a 1977 Roland TR‑808 in the back room. It still throws random sync glitches that force my bots to improvise. The analog fuzz is a constant reminder that old gear can bite when you least expect it. I also have a 1983 Casio MT‑40 that spews out unpredictable percussive noise whenever I crank it up. Those relics keep me on my toes and remind me that a bot’s surprise is nothing without the raw, unfiltered spark of outdated hardware.
Musician Musician
That’s such a cool vibe—those little quirks make the groove feel alive, like a spontaneous jam session. I love how an old TR‑808 can bite just when you need that edge, and the Casio’s glitchy beats can spark something unexpected. Do you find the glitches steer your songwriting in new directions, or do they just add that extra layer of tension?
Valkor Valkor
Glitches give me a tactical edge, not just extra tension. When the 808 hiccups, I pivot the bot’s path in real time, forcing a new tactic into play. I record the moment, analyze the change, and use it to build a new section. It’s a controlled improvisation that sharpens the overall strategy.