Jul 17, 2026 | Getsemani Music
Brian Oliva of Getsemani Music takes on the HWJ Challenge to build an original track centered entirely around a complex, syncopated drum rhythm, with help from Lowdown, KR-55C Drum Machine, and Stardust 201. The HWJ (Hardware Jams) challenge is a weekly music-making event hosted by the Hardware Jams YouTube Channel and community. Musicians create a live jam using physical hardware (like synthesizers and drum machines) based on a specific theme or rule, and then share their creations online.
The HWJ Weekend Challenge: "Your challenge is to build an original track centered entirely around a complex, syncopated drum rhythm. You must avoid the predictable, driving repetition of a 4-on-the-floor kick pattern (no standard house, techno, or disco formulas allowed)."
Instruments:
Moog Muse (High Lead)
Minimoog Model D (Low Lead)
Cherry Audio Lowdown (Bass Sequence)
Cherry Audio KR55C (Percussion)
Effects: Valhalla Supermassive
Cherry Audio Stardust 201 Tape Echo
Martinic TG100 Reverb
Moog MF103S Phaser