Creative Practice gathers writing that explores authorship, artistry and the process of making music, including reflections on songwriting, identity, creativity and the role of technology in modern artistic work.

SSL X-Rack Master Module control with Soundflow/Streamdeck.
I have a pair of cascading SSL X-Racks configured for 48 channels of analogue summing. While I love the[…]

Sound On Sound Podcast – A Full-Circle Moment
I recently had the pleasure of being invited onto the Sound On Sound podcast to talk about modular synthesis,[…]

The Structure of The Deathbird
Over the last few weeks I’ve found myself returning to what initially appeared to be a simple and settled

Scaffolding, Not Substance
This essay suggests some practical guidelines for the use of AI within the realm of creative practice.

Outsourcing Authorship: Finding a Voice
Over the last few years I have become increasingly aware of a quiet but significant shift in how I[…]

Producer to Plugin Architect: AI Assisted Coding for Music Producers
Building bespoke music software with AI as scaffolding, not substitute.