Needs some more love before she plays 100%. A few caps should do the trick.
Author Archives: Pål Olav Loftesnes
Repairing an old Riviera organ
In Italy they knew how to build reliable and portable organs. This one only needed a bit of cleaning. Now it plays like it’s brand New! Great success!
Repairing a few vintage guitars
. A couple of 60’s japanese Kawai electricauitars. The red one is almost finished. Waiting for a few parts…
Studio picture
My cozy home studio.
New studio desk
After removing my tonsils, I’ve had to do as little as possile and relax as part of my recovery. Today I could not resist building a new desk for my studio. Procrastinate no more! I had a couple of IKEA night tables which I put some wheels on, bought an old coffee table and some …
Repairing a Polysix
Tonight I’m working on a Korg Polysix. The battery is leaking and some broken keys. Tlc and some spare parts will do it.
New single by Side Brok
Omatt og Omatt is a new track by norwegian hip hop act Side Brok, which is to be released next thursday (21.08.14). The beat is made by yours truly. I will of course add a link here – so watch this space! Update: http://itunes.apple.com/no/album/omatt-og-omatt-kort-versjon/id908955039
Bachelor party gone viral
We had a fantastic time in Oslo this weekend… Yes, the media was fooled into believing this was a legit demo for men’s right to be men… link
MS-20 Mini test drive
Here’s a video of me mucking around with my MS-20 Mini. I think the little bastard sounds absolutely terrific! No patching involved here, but it’s run through my Moogerfooger in bypass mode, hence with the drive fattening up the sound a little. Camera microphone from my iPhone 4S, so don’t expect earth shattering bass here…
Nord Lead 3
Holy poop! This synth is absolutely fantastic to program and play. Here’s a dynamic saw wave lead sound I programmed in a couple of minutes. Too much reverb from my trusty old Roland RSP-550. Sorry about the retarded filming in vertical position, using my left hand while pitch bending…