Mark Mosher's 9 Box Instrument / Installation at Mountain Oasis Festival 2013 w/ Bob Moog Foundation

Published on Nov 3, 2013 Mark Mosher·58 videos

"The Bob Moog Foundation invited me to bring my "9 Box" installation / instrument to the Mountain Oasis Festival 2013 to be part of Dr. Bob's Interactive Sonic Experience. The 9 Box ran for 18 hours over 3 days and was played by 100s of festival goers of all ages.

The 9 Box is a Collaborative AudioCube Jam Instrument with Music, Sound & Light by Mark Mosher (http://www.MarkMosherMusic.com & http://9box.modulatethis.com). Part collaborative instrument, part interactive installation -- the 9 Box allows up to six casual players to instantly make music and shape sound by manipulating blocks called AudioCubes.

This video to youtube which will give you a taste of 9 Box in the booth area. It was so rewarding see people's reactions to the 9 Box and to hear their creations throughout the weekend.

AudioCubes, made by California based Percussa (http://www.percussa.us), are smart wireless cubes capable of sensing each other's location and orientation as well as distance to your hands, fingers and other objects. They also emit feedback in the form of light as you interact with them.

Ultimately this hands-on approach allows players to manipulate sets of sounds in 3x3 grids -- hence the name 9 Box. The 9 Box supports also supports user creatable "refills" allowing for unique and endless sonic possibilities.

Mountain Oasis Festival was just an incredible experience all the way around. One of the coolest music-related trips ever!!! HUGE thanks to:

- Michelle Moog-Koussa for inviting me out and including the 9 Box in Dr. Bob's Interactive Sonic Experience!!! It was so great to be a part of a vibrant music education program.
- All the players throughout the weekend
- Ken Jones from mountainsongguitars.com who provided the PA
- The Bob Moog Foundation's wonderful staff and volunteers (http:www.moogfoundation.org)
- BMF's Andi Morell & Marc Doty for helping me with logistics
- Geary Yelton and Susan Granados for being such amazing hosts.
- Bert Schiettecattefor inventing the incredible AudioCubes
- Ableton for creating Live
- TheGigEasy for providing mic stand cube mounts"

TRASH_AUDIO Synth Meet 13 - Asheville, NC

Published on Oct 31, 2013

http://trashaudio.com/?p=9701

Some synth spotting: Richard Devine's Star Destroyer eurorack modular, EMS SYNTHI, NIN's Alessandro Cortini's DSI Prophet-12, Madrona Labs SoundPlane, KORG MS20 Mini, Octatrack, Buchla Music Easel & More.

MATRIXSYNTH magnets at 2:53!!!

See the TRASH_AUDIO channel below for more coverage of the event including modular performances by Nine Inch Nail's Alessandro Cortini, Carl Oliver, Jason Butcher, & Don Hassler.

Time Lapse of the TRASH_AUDIO event in Asheville Oct 27th

Published on Oct 29, 2013 TheManmademadman·10 videos

"Synth meetup event sponsored by TRASH_AUDIO this past weekend. Tons of people came!
Performances by Alessandro Cortini, Richard Devine, Carl Oliver, and others.
Vendors included WMDevices, Makenoise Music, 4ms, Steady State Fate, and more."

Music via http://manmademadman.com.

See the TRASH_AUDIO and Mountain Oasis channels below for more posts on the event.

Mountain Oasis 2013 Pics by Chris Stack

Full gallery on Facebook here.  That's Dan Green of 4ms above.  I saw him at the MMTA SYNTHFEST on Saturday in Seattle.  He mentioned his new Modular Row Modules (latching, stackable eurorack cases) that meet carry-on baggage demensions and testing them out on his flight that night.  I didn't realize he was flying out to the TRASH_AUDIO event at Mountain Oasis on Sunday!  That's dedication right there.  I wish I could have joined him!

Below: Moog Voyager XL & Moogerfooters, followed by a DIY modular system featuring a Synthetic Sound Labs Ian Fritz Double Deka Ultrasonic VCO Model 1130.

Check out the event channels below for more coverage of the event.

WMD Mixed Eurorack Modular at TRASH_AUDIO Mountain Oasis

via @wmdevices

"@wmdevices modular setup from the @trashaudio show. pic.twitter.com/sYOl7gV47V"

http://www.wmdevices.com

Last Call for BMF & TRASH_Audio Events at Mountain Oasis!

via Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit on Facebook

Top: "Today until 6pm is your last chance to visit the incredible Dr. Bob's Interactive Sonic Experience and Take Me To Your Modular! Don't miss the opportunity to experiment with an array of synthesizers, oscilloscopes, & more at the Diana Wortham Theatre Lobby!"

Bottom: "Still reeling from Nine Inch Nails last night? Be sure to stop by the Trash_Audio Synth Event 13 for demonstrations and hands-on equipment opportunities with the highly-talented artist collective, including NIN's Alessandro Cortini. We're here until 7!"

Cool Bob Moog Foundation T Shirts at Mountain Oasys

via @MoogFoundation

"Amp up your Moog factor with our supa cool merchandise at #Mtn_Oasis. We're at Diana Wortham until 5pm #BMF #moog pic.twitter.com/6T1Fl0YqhT"

And for those that can make it:

http://bobmoogfoundation.myshopify.com
http://moogfoundation.org

Moog Modular, Aries Modular, ARP 2600 #mtnoasis

via Chris Stack on Facebook

Gary Numan & Michelle Moog-Koussa at Mountain Oasis Fesitval

via The Bob Moog Foundation on Facebook

"Michelle Moog-Koussa and Gary Numan Official take a photo together tonight at #mtnoasis festival in Asheville, NC."

On the minimoog couch!  Minimoog off to the right as well.

Synth Kid at Mountain Oasis with a Minibrute

via Chris Stack on Facebook

"The Bob Moog Foundation inspiring young minds."

I'm guessing this was at the Dr. Bob's Interactive Sonic Experience posted here.

See the Mountain Oasis channel below for more.

Bob Moog Foundation "Take Me to Your Modular" Exhibit Pic

via @MoogFoundation

"Take Me to Your Modular" exhibit at @Mtn_Oasis in full swing. Check it out at Diana Wortham Theater. #BMF #Moog #avl pic.twitter.com/jR1hVeDBfk"

Details on the event posted here.  The prototype looking keyboard is Roger Powell's one of a kind controller posted here.  You'll find details on the system behind in the main event post.  It was the system in the teaser posts featured here and here.

Take Me To Your Modular: Exhibit at Mountain Oasis Festival This Weekend

via The Bob Moog Foundation on Facebook

"Take Me To Your Modular: Exhibit and Samoogarai design at #MtnOasis festival this weekend! Check out the details here: http://bit.ly/17Iujwt"

"The Bob Moog Foundation is proud to present Take Me to Your Modular, an intimate exhibit of three vintage modular synthesizers from the early days of contemporary synthesis. Take Me to Your Modular will be presented for the very first time at the 2013 Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit from October 25th-27th in the Diana Wortham Theater lobby, where the Foundation will also house Dr. Bob’s Interactive Sonic Experience, a setup of theremins and synthesizers for public exploration.

Highlighted in the exhibit will be a custom built Moog modular, featuring many modules from the early 1967 R.A. Moog company, an Aries 300, and an ARP 2600. The instruments are part of a new loan from UNC-Greensboro to the Bob Moog Foundation. With each system comes a fascinating story not only about the technology, but also about the technicians and end users. The exhibit was created to inform and inspire people about some the early iterations of modular synthesis, a technology upon which much of the music at the festival is rooted.

In conjunction with the exhibit, the Foundation is offering custom t-shirt featuring an image affectionately dubbed by the artist as the Samoogarai, a samurai robot figure made completely of synthesizer elements including modules, keys, knobs, and cables. The image was originally designed by Brooklyn based John Solomine of Spike Press and was a star at the SYNTH Art Show at Moogfest 2012.

Come visit the Take Me To Your Modular exhibit from 12-6pm at the Diana Wortham Theater lobby through the Mountain Oasis weekend. After the festival, we will be posting more information about each modular synthesizer. Please check the website for updates."

If you are heading to the Mountain Oasis Festival, don't miss TRASH_AUDIO's event there as well.

Dr. Bob’s Interactive Sonic Experience Coming to Mountain Oasis Music Festival

via Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit on Facebook

"Mountain Oasis is proud to support creativity and education in Western North Carolina by donating a portion of each ticket purchased to Buncombe County Schools Foundation and Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, The Bob Moog Foundation's hallmark education project. See an expanded Dr. Bob’s Interactive Sonic Experience live in action in the Diana Wortham Theatre lobby from 12:00-6:00PM each day of the festival, featuring an array of synthesizers, theremins, effects, oscilloscopes and more, all free of charge. Read more here: http://bit.ly/173npYi"

http://moogfoundation.org

TRASH_AUDIO Synth Event 13 Coming to Mountain Oasis Asheville, NC Oct 27

"TRASH_AUDIO is confirmed for the Apothecary in Asheville, NC for October 27th! We’re working with Mountain Oasis Festival to make sure we get publicity and an audience. We’re currently reserving spots for manufacturers so if your company has not been contacted and you are interested, please e-mail trashaudio@gmail.com and we’ll work it out.

Following the template of the last few T_A events, Synth Event 13 will feature manufacturers for the first part of the day and performances curated by Richard Devine to close the evening."

"Alessandro Cortini added to the live performance lineup and Justin Mcgrath will be teching for him – this means the entire TRASH_AUDIO crew will be in attendance!"

See TRASH_AUDIO for full details including the list of manufacturers representing.

 I recognize that font. :)