when the sequencer starts, anything can happen | live improvisation

In this video, I set a few sequences in motion, followed them where they wanted to go, and improvised along with them in real time. Using the Arturia Keystep Pro as the central sequencer, I built a foundation of evolving patterns and then improvised freely around them. The result is a fully spontaneous performance where composition and improvisation begin to blur together. When I perform this way, the sequencer becomes less of a tool and more of an improvisational collaborator. This is a DAW-less performance. No computer was used in the creation of the performance itself, aside from recording and creating the final mix, including some additional processing for levels, compression, and overall balance. Thanks for listening. Instruments & Gear: • Oberheim Two Voice Pro • Vintage Vibe Electric Piano • Minimoog • Roland TR-8S • Arturia Keystep Pro • Assorted pedals and effects • Analog Cases XTS Stands Subscribe for more performances, synthesizer explorations, sound design, and electronic improvisation. Website: https://www.j3po.net Bandcamp: https://j3po.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lSFr... Apple Music:   / j3po   Instagram: @iamj3po ⸻ About the Artist Julian “J3PO” Pollack is a Los Angeles-based keyboardist, producer, composer, and sound designer known for blending jazz, electronic music, synthesis, and improvisation into a unique musical voice. In addition to his solo career, he has toured and/or recorded with artists including Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Terence Blanchard, Nate Smith, Chris Botti, Santana, Talib Kweli, and many others. A former guest on NPR’s Piano Jazz at age 18, Julian currently works as a sound designer and content creator for Spectrasonics, makers of Omnisphere and Keyscape. ⸻ Get My Synth Presets https://www.julianpollack.com/store Study Harmony With Me https://www.julianpollack.com/courses Website https://www.j3po.net Bookings Christophe Deghelt / Backstage Productions christophe@backstage-prod.com ⸻ #J3PO #LiveImprovisation #ElectronicImprovisation #Synthesizer #ElectronicMusic #Minimoog #Oberheim #VintageVibe #TR8S #KeystepPro #SynthPerformance #JazzFusion