# Live Dawless Acid Track - THE POWA

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Podcast: [Nick H](https://stenobird.com/podcast/etb-radio-6473187)
Published: 2026-02-10T11:05:28+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/nickhigginson1/live-dawless-acid-track-the
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Duration seconds: 244

## Resource

A live demonstration of old-school acid house and techno production using a purely hardware-based, dawless setup. The performance showcases the interplay between analog-style drum machines and resonant 303-style basslines.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Achieving classic acid house textures through a hardware-only signal chain
- Technical setup: Utilizing the Behringer RD-9 for 909-style percussion and TD-3 series for 303 basslines
- Practical takeaway: Using the Roland P-6 sampler to integrate rhythmic samples into a live sequence
- Sonic focus: Emphasizing the rhythmic tension between heavy percussion and resonant acid sequences
- Core aesthetic: Recreating old-school techno vibes without the use of a Digital Audio Workstation

## Topics

Acid House, Techno, Dawless Production, Behringer RD-9, Behringer TD-3, Roland P-6, Analog Synthesizers, Drum Machines

## Chapters
- 2:00 — The Power Sequence: The performance establishes the primary rhythmic and melodic motifs of the acid track.
- 3:00 — Rhythmic Development: The sequence evolves with increased complexity in the drum and bass interplay.

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