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Debjit Banerjee's avatar

Each new post from you fills me with so much joy. ❤️

Erik Winkowski's avatar

Thanks so much, Debjit!

Jenny Harrington's avatar

OMG—love this so much! What is the Onward device and where is it found?

Erik Winkowski's avatar

Onward is a "dynamic sampler" made by the incredible people at Chase Bliss. It basically glitches and collages the sounds you put into it. It's an expensive device but a lot of fun.

neun stunden's avatar

Can you recommend a cheaper version of this device? I feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of this kind of small samplers out there, but Onward is definitely not in my budget at the moment. Thanks!

katrina tan's avatar

you inspire me. ❤️

Paula Cristobal's avatar

My most favoritemost you are

shuwubi's avatar

The title got to me - I thought it was ironic counter intuitive advice, lol. But turned out to be so much better. Pure joy:))))

Erik Winkowski's avatar

Haha! Yeah, the title is a bit tongue-in-cheek—also a nod to Dr. Strangelove. But I actually do mean what I said. I’m excited to use my phone for more creation than consumption. Glad you liked it!

Julie Adore's avatar

Je viens d’écouter Ballet mécanique de François de Roubaix, ça me fait penser à votre univers 👌 https://youtu.be/IDC1BRORRa4?si=Weh_1VvPvkvpfUeD

atom 🐝's avatar

Dude! This is awesome :)

Samantha Hirst's avatar

Your short film feels so much like some of the programming for kids in the 70s (in the best way!) - totally takes me back.

Erik Winkowski's avatar

Yes! I was raised on Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street. I recently watched some old segments from those shows and was struck by the relaxed pace and sense of calm that permeates them. They are definitely an inspiration for me.

Jamie Roberts's avatar

Wow, I spent hours making utter garbage on Koala and it was always possible to not do that?!

Erik Winkowski's avatar

Haha! Yes, it does that too, but I’m not particularly averse to garbage.

Mary Martha's avatar

This is awesome. I downloaded the koala app and am excited to start recording different sounds to mix.

Erik Winkowski's avatar

Woohoo! You’re going to love it. The guy who invented the app has some great tutorials on YouTube. Can’t wait to hear what you come up with!

Austin Kleon's avatar

I LOVE the Koala app

Erik Winkowski's avatar

It’s the best.

caroline's avatar

loved this vid. Thank you. I look forward to your emails. These are so simple and so real. They are just the everyday things one does. Ordinary life is a story. Stop and look.

Erik Winkowski's avatar

Thank you for your kind note, Caroline. This is exactly what I’m going for—revealing the magic of everyday life and creative play.

walkartworld's avatar

sooooo gooood.

Rashunda Tramble's avatar

You are such an inspiration. In my next life I want to learn animation.

Erik Winkowski's avatar

Thanks Rashunda! I think you can learn animation in this life! In fact, I’m thinking of putting together some very basic tutorials to help people get started making simple animations.

Suzana's avatar

yahoo - can't wait for these!

Teresa Carnuccio's avatar

I would love that!!

Diana Carson-Walker's avatar

Yep! Would be all about that.

walkartworld's avatar

yes, please!!

Hfa's avatar

Yes please, I would love to learn. I know absolutely nothing at all, total beginner.

Rashunda Tramble's avatar

I would really appreciate that.

Inner Stack's avatar

❤️ the film! I felt like I was hit by a bus, when I saw it! Looks like I'll need to subscribe, to keep getting hit🤪

Nech's avatar

Merci pour la découverte de cette application 👍… et pour votre contenu qui est juste Waahouuu !