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Cedric IM Brooks & The Light of Saba

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Emblazoned with the conquering lion draped over the band’s moniker somewhere between menace and repose, The Light of Saba is a rootsy and righteous blend of reggae, nyabinghi rhythms, and free jazz rolled up and sparked by the flames of Rastafari mysticism. Recorded in 1974, the album is the nexus of the musical and spiritual philosophies of Jamaica’s own heavyweight saxophone colossus, Cedric IM Brooks. Over the course of his career, Brooks divined a sound that combined Jamaican musical traditions and jazz that stood on its own ground amid the full bloom of reggae and dub in the 1970s, while also traveling a parallel route alongside the kindred ensembles of Fela Kuti and Sun Ra.

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Visualising Voices: Connecting TouchDesigner With Ableton Live

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Explore how to bridge the gap between sound and sight using the powerful connection of Ableton Live and TouchDesigner. From visual processing to MIDI mapping, we break down a custom performance setup where harmonised vocals drive immersive, responsive visuals.

Immersive and responsive visuals can add a real sense of intrigue and depth to a live performance. There are a couple of solutions you could explore, but few integrate with Ableton as well as TouchDesigner.

TouchDesigner is a visual, node-based development platform. Think of it a little like Max, where each node has a specific function, and data flows through connected nodes. Unlike Max, though, it handles a vast array of different data types, and you’ll most often find yourself using it to create something visual. You can download TouchDesigner right now, absolutely free, though you’ll be limited to a maximum output resolution of 1280x1280. Need more? You’ll need a license.

Let’s step through the entire process using one particular performance as our guide. We will first clarify the Ableton setup, then examine the TouchDesigner network, and finally illustrate how the two connect and interact in a live context.

In this performance, the visuals are partly controlled by the audio, while the audio is also shaped in real time by the visuals. In this tutorial, we’ll break down exactly how the entire performance was put together.

Ableton

This piece in the video above features up to seven voices: the live vocal and six harmonised voices, each managed by a separate instance of Ableton’s Auto Shift. Though Auto Shift supports polyphony, using individual instances allows precise control over each voice.

MIDI from the live controller enters via a master MIDI track, is slightly transposed, the velocity flattened, and then routed to a custom Max for Live device, Voice Allocate. Voice Allocate splits all the notes played, assigns each a unique ID, and sends each note to a Voice Receive (a further custom Max for Live device designed to receive just one of those IDs). 

Since Auto Shift is an audio effect, each Auto Shift is grouped in a pair with a MIDI track, each MIDI track receiving an input from a single instance of Voice Receive. Finally, Auto Shift is set to monophonic and MIDI mode, receiving from its counterpart. We land on each Auto Shift, receiving a single note split from one controller’s input.

Audio from the live vocal is routed to a master audio track and then to all instances of Auto Shift.

The MIDI input channel is selected here. Pitch handles transposition, Velocity flattens the dynamics of all incoming notes, Voice Allocate splits the notes across voices, and the TDA MIDI device handles the TouchDesigner connection (explained shortly).

What we end up with is a live-played vocal harmoniser – up to six harmony voices plus the live vocal, each sitting in its own distinct channel.

TDAbleton

TouchDesigner primarily uses OSC to communicate with Ableton, but its own script and Max for Live devices make the setup easy to get running.

We’re going to use TDAbleton – the bundled collection of Max for Live devices and acco

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Lost Lands Unveils Full Lineup For 2026

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Lost Lands has unveiled its 2026 lineup. Excision’s flagship festival is back at Legend Valley Campground in Thornville, Ohio, for its ninth dinosaur-themed dubstep blowout this September 18-20, set to attract tens of thousands of headbangers with performances from over 200 bass-heavy DJs. As is tradition, Excision will play three sets at Lost Lands 2026: […]

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Unplugs Might Have Solved Our Biggest Festival Problem

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Did you hear there’s a new earplug on the market? Yes, and EDM Maniac had the opportunity to try out the revolutionary new hearing protection that is Unplugs. We were able to get our hands on the new product before heading into Coachella weekend two. When we first saw the science behind them, we found […]

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11 Verified SeatGeek Promo Codes + How To Use Today (2026)

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EDM festivals and concerts aren't cheap. Between travel, lodging, and ticket prices that climb every year, catching your favorite DJs live can drain your wallet fast. That's exactly why hunting down a working SeatGeek promo code before checkout is worth the extra two minutes, and why we put this guide together for the RIKIO ROCKS community.

As an EDM news platform, we track everything from festival lineups to new releases. But we also know that getting through the door matters just as much as knowing who's on stage. SeatGeek is one of the most popular ticket marketplaces for electronic music events, and a solid discount code can shave $5 to $50+ off your order depending on the deal.

Below, you'll find 11 verified SeatGeek promo codes and offers currently active in 2026, plus a step-by-step breakdown of how to apply them at checkout. No expired codes, no guesswork, just the deals that actually work right now.

1. SEATGEEK10

SEATGEEK10 is one of the most widely shared SeatGeek promo codes in circulation right now. It gives you $10 off your ticket order and works across a broad range of events, including EDM concerts, festivals, and club nights listed on the platform. Whether you're going to a single-night show or a multi-day festival, this code is usually the first one worth trying before you move down the list.

Discount details and typical limits

This code takes $10 off your order subtotal before service fees are added. SeatGeek typically caps usage at one redemption per account, so you can't apply it twice on the same profile. The discount hits the base ticket price, not the fees line, which means your final savings show up clearly in the order summary before you confirm.

If you're buying tickets for a group, stack this code with the lowest available deal on the event and you'll get the most mileage out of the $10.

Eligibility and minimum purchase

SEATGEEK10 is generally open to both new and returning users, though its availability can shift without notice depending on promotions running at the time. Most orders require a minimum purchase of $20 or more to qualify, which is an easy threshold to clear on any standard event ticket. Check the promo terms at checkout to confirm it applies to your specific order before assuming the discount will go through.

How to apply it in the SeatGeek app and on desktop

On desktop, add your tickets to cart, proceed to checkout, and find the "Promo Code" field on the payment page. Type SEATGEEK10 exactly as shown and click Apply. The $10 discount appears in your order summary instantly before you confirm payment.

On the SeatGeek app, tap through to checkout after selecting your tickets, scroll to the promo code entry field, enter the code, and tap Apply. Your updated total refreshes right away so you can see the savings before paying.

What to do if it doesn't work

If SEATGEEK10 throws an error, the first thing to check is whether you've already used it on your account. Because it's a one-time code, a second attempt on the same profile will fail every time. Try clearing your browser cache or switching between the app and desktop to rule out a technical glitch. If the problem persists, contact SeatGeek's customer support directly through their help center to verify the code's current status.

2. TAKE5

TAKE5 is a useful seatgeek promo code that knocks $5 off your ticket order. It's a smal

Hannah Laing Detained and Invasively Searched at Festival She Was Playing At

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Fans were shocked to hear what happened following Hannah Laings performance at the Isle of Summer festival in Munich this past weekend. According to Laing, the ordeal began shortly after she stepped off stage on Saturday. While heading to a portable toilet with her cousin, the pair were intercepted by four undercover police officers. The […]

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PsyTribe Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary as a Spring Frequency Full Moon Gathering in the Sequoia Forest

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Long-running SoCal-based psytrance crew PsyTribe is moving their 20th Anniversary psychedelic campout “Spring Frequency” to the Sequoia Forest on the full moon from Friday, May

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Bliss Burn 2026: Redemption on the Road, Burning the System, and Learning to Live Pura Vida

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Platanillo, Costa Rica | March 19 – 23, 2026 The third annual Bliss Burn returned March 19–23 to The Garden in Platanillo, Costa Rica, an intimate conscious campout where full

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