Music has always been a form of communication and expression to me.
Music has always been a source of healing and renewl to me.
As an electronic music DJ, I acknowledge the historical significance of electronic music scenes, particularly their underground manifestations, as spaces of resistance and liberation. Understanding that Electronic Dance Music inherently possess political dimensions, I sought to delve deeper into their complexities. These genres function as arenas of resistance, platforms for social commentary, vehicles for identity and inclusivity, drivers of technological innovation, and facilitators of global cultural exchange. Motivated by this awareness, I dedicated myself to expanding my expertise into physical computing, coding, analog electronics, and hardware through rigorous research and hands-on experimentation. This fusion of musical expression and technological innovation has become the cornerstone of my creative pursuits, enabling me to push the boundaries of both sonic exploration and technical ingenuity.
During my graduate studies, I took a Electronic Music Synthesis course. As I worked with modular systems (particularly the Buchla Series 100 ‘Buchla Box and MOTM) and tape recording (pictured below), I became highly aware of how physically demanding this type of work can be. This realization led me to recognize the ableism embedded in music performance, particularly in its traditional forms, and sparked my interest in exploring potential solutions to make music creation more accessible.
When I initally started this instrument, I wanted to focus on accesibility due to the realization I had, so when I started prototyping, I kept that in mind.