Sousastep aims to incorporate live dubstep with free improvisation, and hits a target around wild experimental electroacoustic improvisation.

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In mid-2014 I was inspired by the Dubstep Allstars mixes to make groovy electroacoustic basslines with my tubas. I eventually learned that I could use Controllermate to control Ableton with a Playstation controller, and I put together my first effect by the end of that year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0IExQclhTE

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In September 2015, I started developing a live-looping rig. I prototyped this rig regularly with free improvisation ensembles, mostly under the umbrella of Evil Clown Records. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zef4LzKkBhg

 

In August 2017 I enrolled in Brooklyn College’s Sonic Arts program. There, I took a class on Max/MSP, and started programming my own Low Frequency Oscillator and LED sousaphone bell, among other things. Since then Sousastep has performed many shows all over Brooklyn. Upcoming performances TBA!

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Also, if you'd like to make that LED sousaphone bell yourself, there is a tutorial available here: https://jbaylies.github.io/Electrobrass_Encyclopedia/en/master/content/tutorials/LED-sousa-bell.html