Korg Korgasmatron II Stereo patch examples

Published on May 28, 2015 bigcitymusic

"We are utilizing the Korg Korgasmatron II as a Stereo Filter.

00:00 - Both filters set to self-resonate as two oscillators in unison

00:23 - Both filters set to self-resonate to track two independent pitches

00:44 - Filter FM delay

01:07 - L/R Cutoff offset filter modulation"

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Erica Synths Sequential Switch CV Generator Teaser

Published on May 28, 2015 Erica Synths

via Erica Synths

"Erica Synths SEQUENTIAL SWITCH CV GENERATOR is an expansion module for the Sequential Switch that turns a sequential switch into powerful, feature-rich 8 step sequencer.

Both modules combined generate CV and gate signals with all functionality that Sequential Switch has – merging, pausing, skipping and manual select of steps, random play, and piano mode. CV Generator generates CV for the each step in range from 0 to +5V, the three position range switch allows to select optimal maximum range: 1, 3 or 5V.

If you plug some patch cable in any of Sequential Switch input jacks, CV Generator internal patch is automatically disconnected and it works as conventional Sequential Switch.

The CV Generator internally connects to the Sequential Switch with ribbon cable supplied with the module.

Price 90EUR, +21% VAT for individual customers in EU without EU VAT registration number.

Shipping in EU - 6EUR, elsewhere in the world - 8EUR, cost will not increase, when ordering several modules."

Squarp Instruments Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer Now Accepting Preorders - Additional Details

You might recall the demos and intro post with initial details on the upcoming Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer. The following is the latest press release:


"Squarp set to revolutionise hardware sequencing workflow with polyrhythmic Pyramid

PARIS, FRANCE: avant-garde musical hardware researcher and developer Squarp Instruments is proud to announce that it is already accepting preorders on its inaugural Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer breakthrough — an advanced hardware standalone sequencer running proprietary PyraOs realtime processing firmware and boasting (multiple) MIDI, USB, CV/Gate, and (Sync48- and Sync24-configurable) DIN Sync connectivity, together with a host of fanciful features belying its compact and bijou form factor — as of May 21...

Most notably, and arguably an absolute rarity in this day and age, Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer is fully polyrhythmic, meaning different and unusual time signatures can be set for each of its 64 tracks to cleverly create shifted-beat sequences — set a track to 4/4 and add other tracks to simultaneously run with it in 5/4, 6/8, 15/8, or whatever — to bring stirring new musical flavours to productions. Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer... it is incontestably an appropriate appellation, after all! Apart from that, though, what makes this standalone sequencer so special and also why resolutely return to hardware in this day and age of commonplace software-based sequencing solutions, courtesy of all-singing, all-dancing DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations)?

Well, to truly get a feel for the flexible future of state-of-the-art and easy-to-use hardware sequencing in the present, perhaps it pays to look to the past? Which is exactly what the forward-thinking research and development team at Squarp Instruments did. “Our aim was to create a hardware sequencer in ‘sync’ with the new styles of electronic music being written nowadays,” notes company co-founder and R&D engineer Tom Hurlin. “There’s a huge gap in the market for this, which is kind of weird, because most popular music from the early-Eighties to the late-Nineties was produced using sequencing hardware. Hip-hop, for example, originated on the MPC series, which actually revolutionised all kinds of music — Madonna to Bryan Ferry to Whitney Houston. How come these machines were suddenly replaced by the computer?”

Good question. One which Squarp Instruments musically meditated on while dreaming up the knockout conceptual design of Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer. So, by cleverly combining computer, sequencing software, controller, and interface, the robust result is an amazingly accomplished sequencing solution that is as practical in use as it is easy on the eye while its road-ready aluminium casing merely measures 268 x 206 x 44 mm. Muses Tom Hurlin: “We felt that we had to create a machine that you could really feel — one that could satisfy any musician from any musical background. We wanted to have nice and playful controls, such as a multipoint touchpad, which was inspired by Korg’s Kaoss Pad and Kaossilator, and to be able to go from basic four-on-the-floor house beats to very experimental rhythms. Really, the important thing is that if you go from the computer to Pyramid then you don’t feel frustrated. The machine should enable you to do exactly what you had in mind when you started working with it, but also allow for some happy accidents along the way when tweaking!”

Two years of research and development, three prototypes, and multiple musical dialogues with various live and studio-based artists later, the cutting-edge electronics and advanced (updatable) firmware — the realtime processing PyraOS operating system allows any parameter to be controlled on the fly and any changes to be listened to immediately — implemented in the production Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer makes for a standalone sequencer par excellence, enabling users to agilely access a wide-ranging workflow based around 64 tracks. Each track can be up to 64 bars in length and acts as a loop that contains polyphonic or monophonic notes, automations and effects, plays repeatedly and controls one of the electronic musical instruments connected to the MIDI 1, MIDI 2 +sync (DIN Sync), CV, and USB outputs. Of course, those instruments could be hardware (such as drum machines, synthesizers, and modular synth systems), virtual instruments (running on a connected computer or even an iOS device, such as Apple’s all-pervasive iPhone smartphone or iPad tablet), or combinations thereof. The full flexibility of CV, G (Gate), and ENV — useful for sequencing any voltage-controlled parameter, such as an envelope generator or filter — connectivity will absolutely appeal to modular synth system aficionados, all the more so since the ever-present Eurorack small-format modular system is increasingly being popularised (and heavily populated) by an ever-growing band of merry ‘boutique’ manufacturers now numbering hundreds worldwide!

With Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer’s high-precision clock, rest assured that the sequencer itself is a superlative synchronisation tool for vintage and modern devices alike. All connected instruments will always remain perfectly in time, however rhythmically complicated those polyrhythmic sequences end up being — by grand design or happy accident! And with whatever users choose to connect to wherever, workflow is cleverly conceived for both stage and studio use, courtesy of four clear-cut, colourful (and colour-coded) modes. Make musical patterns from scratch and program MIDI effects and automations in (red) LIVE or (green) STEP modes by recording performances using the built-in one-octave keypad and so- called smartpads — each configurable as a chord harmoniser, advanced beat repeater, or scaled piano — or creating rhythms and melodies with the self-explanatory step sequencer, then manage and arrange tracks in (yellow) TRACK or (blue) SEQ modes by muting/un-muting tracks on the fly to build songs live or arranging and linking sequences — groups of muted/un-muted tracks — to create complete, structured songs.

Similarly, Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer’s hands-on hardware user interface includes six accurate and clickable encoders, a wide, multi-finger touchpad, and an accelerometer — all of which can easily be assigned to an effect parameter, a MIDI CC message, or even the two CV inputs! Beautifully backlit, the white LCD clearly highlights all functions, fanciful or otherwise. One particularly noteworthy mention must go to the algorithmic euclidian sequencer engine available to each track to auto-generate atypical and rich rhythmic patterns... plucky users can change the number of total steps, the number of filled steps, the step width, and rotate the pattern — again, all on the fly!

For the keyboardist seeking a powerful performance partner to get the most from their chosen instrument, the live performer looking for a complete sequencing solution to help handle their set, or the studio musician making music from scratch, Squarp Instruments’ innovative Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer surely delivers. Hardware sequencing is back with workflow advancement and flexible features to musically die for. Vive la standalone sequencer!


100 Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencers are available to preorder online for €699.00 EUR/$799.00 USD/£524.00 GBP (including VAT) from the Squarp Instruments Store here: http://www.squarp.net/store.html (Shipping is scheduled to start in June 2015, including free delivery to 28 European Union member states, with a second batch becoming available worldwide in early Q4 2015.)

For more in-depth info, please visit the dedicated Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer webpages here: http://www.squarp.net

Watch Squarp Instruments’ informative series of Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer demonstration videos here."

Analog Synthesizer Drone | Olden X.2

Published on May 28, 2015 Iteration and Discord

"I used the small monophonic analog synthesizer know as the microbrute by arturia to make layers for this drone [music] style track. Download the track from my website http://iterationanddiscord.com/
use the bandcamp or soundcloud link."

Arpeggist For iPad Now Available

Arpeggist for iPad has been released. You'll find a video previously posted here.

Full details via iTunes: Arpeggist - VirSyn

"Arpeggist is a MIDI Note arpeggiator with a very flexible step matrix editor for programming and a unique “rolling dice” random arpeggio generator. You can build arpeggios from scratch or use one of the factory arpeggios as foundation. You can also create an unlimited number of user arpeggio presets.

Just play a chord or a single note and it gets transformed into a grooving monophonic synth line or a rhythmical chord pattern.

### introductory offer 50% off ###

Full featured programmable Arpeggiator
• User programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.
• Can trigger single notes and chords.
• Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability.
• 40 Factory arpeggios included, unlimited user arpeggios possible.
• For each step you can program tie (bound notes), accent, transposition and note order
• Use to control MIDI compatible Synthesiser

Live
• Play trigger notes live with the onscreen keyboard.
• Optionally use CoreMIDI compatible hardware keyboard.
• Chord generator plays complex chords on one finger playing.
• Internal sound generator.
• Selectable Arpeggiator MIDI Output port.
• Dozens of scales selectable
• Variable Keyboard layout for scale optimized playing

Global
• Audiobus 2 compatible (Input slot) with Preset saving.
• Inter App Audio
• Exchange user presets with File Sharing in iTunes.
• Support for virtual MIDI input/output connections."

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MeMe Antenna Three Day Weekend Sale

"15% off Verbos Electronics & Sputnik Modular.
5/29 (Fri) - 5/31(Sun)

with promo code: vs-may15"

http://memeantenna.com/

$3500 Buchla 249e DARF Synthesizer Module

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In case you were wondering what a $3500 module looks like...

via the seller: "Shown for sale is a near-pristine (screw wear only) Buchla 249e Dual Arbitrary Function Generator, lovingly referred to by many as the DARF.

This incredibly rare sequencer module was made in very limited quantities during the earliest era of the e-series Buchla Modular Synthesizer. Two tracks of 24-steps with multiple pulse and CV outputs, sequence scanning inputs and all sorts of other wild tricks!

This module has been thoroughly tested and is working properly.

This auction includes only the module as shown."

Vintage ARP 2600 Synthesizer with Keyboard SN 0054 Pro-Restored

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"This ARP 2600 is in perfect working condition and was lovingly restored last month by the world famous The Analog Lab here in New York City. Over $2000 was spent to do the job thoroughly and correctly.

You may find one in better cosmetic condition, but not one that functions better than this unit.

They did the following:

Unit disassembled All broken sliders repaired (10)
All tantalum decoupling caps replaced on panel
PCBs All controls cleaned
Bad solder joints repaired
Momentary switch repaired
Voltage processor repaired
Replaced blown LM301 left output
Keyboard LFO repaired
Keyboard connector replaced
Keyboard CV out repaired
Controls cleaned
Connectors cleaned and resecured
Key contaccts cleaned and regulated
Grounds tightened
Housing resecured
Full calibration
Full function check - OK
New 4021 VCO module from CMS ordered and fitted plus V/Oct trimmer"

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ARP Odyssey 2800 Whiteface Pro-Restored

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"Good vintage condition. Full recent professional restoration. This item is dialed in to factory specifications. Expect a great playing synthesizer with some normal cosmetic blemishes. This is an extremely early odyssey. Production number sub 1000. This is an amazing piece of early ARP history.

Recent full restoration and maintenance including:
-New keyboard bushings and complete cleaning of contacts and key-tops.
-All I.C.s have been placed in sockets.
-Control faders have been removed, dissembled, cleaned, reassembled, and remounted. They slide very smooth.
-Failure prone aging caps have been replaced (the filter has not been worked on and is still all original within it's potted enclosure.)
-Complete calibration to factory spec. This item preforms at a professional studio quality level."

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Paia 2700 Korg SQ1

Published on May 28, 2015 orbitalgunob8

"SQ1 driving linear oscillators of Paia 2700.

Note all outs of SQ1 are simultaneously transmitted"

LO PASS GATES // Make Noise MMG // Plan B Model 13 Dual Timbral Gate // Miniature 36

Published on May 28, 2015 LESINDES

"testing Lo Pass Gates is quite interesting -- subtle filtering sounds and rhythms... involved modules:
Make Noise MMG, Plan B
Model 13 Dual Timbral Gate
Analogue Solutions BD88 Bass Drum
MFB DRUM-07 HH CY"

Doepfer A-166 Dual Logic Basics

Published on May 28, 2015 Raul's World of Synths

"A brief overview of the features of the Doepfer A166 Dual logic Module. An overview of Digital logic is given and functions compared.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

BitRumble - New 8-Bit Polyphonic Hardware Synthesizer & Sequencer in the Works

BitRumble Demo 1 Published on May 28, 2015 luh2112

"Short demo of BitRumble, synthesizer under development.
5 channels with separate analog-like synthesis.
16 step sequencer with 8 selectable patterns."

Analogue electronica studio jam - rozz3r: Ned Flangers

Published on May 28, 2015 rozz3r

"It's been a while! New studio jam featuring:

New Midas Venice F24 desk (lovely!)
Sequentix Cirklon (sequencing)
Novation DrumStation (drums)
Korg MS20 (bass and crazy techno sequence)
Yamaha DX100 (pads)
Yamaha TX81Z (lead)
Eurorack modular (bleeps n bloops)
Akai S950 (bass sample)
Eventide Space (reverb)
Eventide TimeFactor (delays)"

Uses of Zener Noise

Published on May 28, 2015 Peter B

Peter B is ciat-lonbarde.

"Here are the final products of explorations in zener noise, which is created by a differential network of reverse-biased transistors.

The first is a Tocante instrument, called Zenert. It is inspired by my experience playing tuba for a noh play, Matsukaze, wherein I learned a technique for emulating wind in the pines. Zenert allows you to inject pure noise into an array of twin-t filters, tuned like the rest of Tocante instruments, to the preferred number series of industrial electronic components. It thus offers a palatte of resonant noise sounds, for whispering, whistling, and pining.

The second use is a parallel thrust, but in Eurorack format. Ieaskul F. Mobenthey announces a fifth module, called Dunst. Dunst is short for "Dust and Noise," but in Jagersprache it also means a fine-grained shotgun. It is inspired by Supercollider's Dust opcode, which generates random timing pulses. It does this two ways: with a calculated, arbitrary-bounded ramp wave; and by comparing zener noise against a reference to yield different stochastic distributions.

Both are available at http://synthmall.com"

Roland TR-606 Drumatix Vintage Analog Drum Machine SN 104000

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Roland TR-55 Rhythm 55 Vintage Analog Drum Machine SN 151155

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"Up for sale is a rare classic Roland TR-55 Rhythm 55 Vintage Analog Drum Machine.

The unit appears to be working fine, all the buttons and knobs and switches worked well as being tested.

Cosmetically the unit is in nice condition as you can see. There are some wear and marks here and there, but nothing major. I'm including plenty of pictures so you can see exactly how it looks.

Comes with Foot Switch as shown,
Power cable included."

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Formanta EMS-01 Analog Soviet Synthesizer Organ

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Octave Cat SRM II (2) Synthesizer Keyboard

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via the seller: "Absolutely beautiful condition! New wooden endcaps, and upgraded moog synthesizer knobs replacing all original knobs. Works great, sounds great! Fast safe shipping, international OK!"

White Vintage Moog Liberation Synthesizer SN 3276

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"The keytar to end all keytars. The Moog Liberation is a dual oscillator mono-phonic synth closely identifiable to the Moog Prodigy. Has almost the same controls with Ring Mod, Noise, and polysynth in the mixer section. This is a rare white painted one and comes with all the hookups. The brain and the cable is included. There are a few things are are not fully operational on the synth; the force control and filter control on the neck are not working properly, but other than that it is fully operational."

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 rev. 3.2 w MIDI and Anvil flight case

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Update: auction link fixed.

via the seller: "This auction is for a Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 rev. 3.2 with MIDI, 120 patch memory, operator's manual, and an Anvil flight case. The keyboard is in very good cosmetic and functional condition. I had all of the key bushings replaced about 7 years ago by Wine Country Productions, used it on two short recording projects shortly thereafter, and it has been in storage ever since. Consequently, the next owner should think about doing a thorough cleaning of the key contacts. Back in the day when I was using this regularly I used to do that about once a year. It is not a difficult job, but it is time consuming. If you find this task to be daunting, I don't know that I'd recommend a Prophet 5 or any other j wire keyboard to you. With that said, this unit has been very reliable over the years and very stable, which Rev. 3.2s and 3.3s are famous for. I've owned this since the late 80s and never had a single failure with it, although I did invest in maintenance (e.g., key contact cleaning--until I learned how to myself, changed battery, replaced key bushings--all of the things that go bad with time and use). For what is probably useless trivial to most potential buyers, I acquired this in the last 80s from the keyboard player for Stacy Lattisaw (the gospel, pop, R&B singer--info available on the internet). I only bring this up because if you look carefully, you will see the impression/outline of her name stenciled into the flight case on the top. Shortly after acquiring this I had a MIDI retrofit installed by Wes Taggart at Analogics. Keep in mind that this is an almost 30 year old retrofit on an almost 40 year old keyboard, so don't expect modern features like aftertouch. However, all of the MIDI functions are performing as they did the day the retrofit was installed. I cannot say enough about how great this instrument sounds.Features include: 5 Voice Polyphony with 2 oscillators per voice (10 oscillators total), 120 memory slots for storing patches, oscillator 2 can also function as a secondary LFO, waveforms are square / pulse / tri / saw, LFO can be routed to OSC 1, Pulse Width, or the Filter Section, -24db Lowpass resonant filter that sounds incredibly rich and smooth,CV and Gate for external control. Foam in the flight case was replaced within the past 6 months so it will be good to go for many years. It is rightfully regarded as a holy grail among analog polyphonic synths."

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Sequential Prophet-6 SN 00001 Getting Ready to Ship

via Dave Smith Instruments

"Sequential Prophet-6 number 00001 — Ready to leave the production floor. Musical history in the making!'

Presonus Studio One 3 Mai Tai Synthesizer Demo

Give me some Bass and Lead Sounds - Mai Tai Synthesizer (Studio One 3)

Published on May 28, 2015 Synth Anatomy

"This is the new synthesizer plugin exclusive inside Presonus Studio One 3. It's a classical virtual analog but can produce very nice and heavy synth sounds. In this video I try some Bass and Lead Sounds. New in this video is a second camera on my keyboard to show the keyboard action
Little remember: this synth is not available as single plugin but only with Presonus Studio One 3

Stuff:
DAW: Presonus Studio One 3
Synthesizer: Presonus Studio One Mai Tai Synthesizer"

Korg Monopoly + Electribe ER-1 + Moog Minitaur

Published on May 28, 2015 SubTokyoShop

"Korg Monopoly + Electribe ER-1 + Moog Minitaur

Korg MP-4 Monopoly (+ Roland RE-101) controlled by ableton + CV/Gate"

Roland AIRA EFX Eurorack Modules - First Look

Published on May 28, 2015 sonicstate

"David Ahlund shows us the four new digital Eurorack modules (Bitrazer, Scooper, Torcido and Demora) plus the Configurator editor."

Yamaha PSS-570 vs Warp Factory Vocoder

Published on May 28, 2015 midierror

"Running the 1987 FM BEAST through the Electrix vocoder unit. The keyboard is a little dusty.

Triggering some sounds, making some tweaks. This is recorded direct form the vocoder, no FX!"

Max for Cats OSCiLLOT 1.0.4 - New Oscillators and audio routing

Published on May 28, 2015 max forcats

"OSCiLLOT v. 1.0.4 - new Oscillators and the audio bus system.
http://www.ableton.com/en/packs/oscil...
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live.
1.0.4.:Changelog:
http://maxforcats.com/forums/topic/la..."

Arturia Minibrute SE

Published on May 28, 2015 DreamsOfWires

"Simple 2-track improvisation, recorded live into Auria on the iPad, background drone was created using LoopyHD. Reverb and delay are just those included in Auria.
Additional video footage is just the usual, unrelated clips from the day's filming."

Animoog Updated to V 2.2.4

iTunes: Animoog - Moog Music Inc.

"What's New in Version 2.2.4

• Stable support for iOS 8
• Stable support for 64-bit devices
• Revised timbres panel with categories (touch-hold timbre in category for preview)
• Fixes for timbres showing up with domain name prefixes
• Audiobus input slot compatibility fixes
• Virtual Animoog MIDI ports are now always available even if no port is explicitly selected
• Improved IAA instrument compatibility (IAA transport panel will be done for a future release)
• Use with any buffer size from 128 to 4096 (256 being the intended size for all supported devices)
• Fixes for restore purchase functionality
• Improved in-app store layout and interaction
• iTunes File Sharing access to timbres, presets and projects
• Removed import/export preset from setup panel since iTunes File Sharing should cover all needs
• Added timbre category list under 'random preset' to enable/disable categories to randomize timbres from
• 4-track recorder fixes for loading clips, pasting clips and AudioPaste
• 4-track project fixes for save/load/delete/share
• 4-track now remains unlocked when not connected to network
• Pitch bend range is now always saved with presets and correctly loads from presets when this option is active
• Pitch and mod strips now light up with incoming MIDI
• Hold button now more clearly shows when it's active
• Manual MIDI CC input now ensures only numbers can be entered
• Keyboard scale selection now doesn't misbehave after selecting the whole tone scale
• Preset panel is laid out more consistently
• Resuming after interruptions from Siri now reactivates audio
• Proper handling of large amounts of MIDI expression data, coming from alternative controllers
• Updated built-in manual"

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Desh Thillana - Carnatic music on iPad 1st time ever by Navneeth Sundar - Animoog App

Published on Jan 13, 2015 Navneeth Sundar

iTunes: Animoog - Moog Music Inc.

"Navneeth Sundar, a composer and pianist from Chennai, has recently discovered that the touch screen provided by the Apple iPad can be used to perform different kinds of music, including Carnatic music (South Indian Classical Music). The app used in this performance is "Animoog" created by "Moog Music Inc". This particular patch, created by Navneeth himself on the app, is specific to a particular ragam or scale, which in this case is the ragam Desh and its parameters can be tweaked to suit other ragams, which makes it possible to explore the myriad dimensions and expressions there are, in Classical Carnatic music.

Pranaams to Shri. Lalgudi G. Jayaraman, the legend, whose Desh Thillana composition we've performed here.

Thanks to Sumesh Narayanan and Harihara Sharma for the accompaniment. Thanks to Madhana Gopal for his awesome work behind the lens and on the edit and delivery in such a short notice. Thanks to Lijesh Kumar for recording the performance and to my best buddy Aalaap Raju, for letting us use his lovely studio - Voice and Vision Studios, Chennai to record and shoot the performance."