MATRIXSYNTH: SXSW


Showing posts with label SXSW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SXSW. Show all posts

Thursday, June 01, 2023

Immersive PlantWave Performance at SXSW 2023


video upload by Lightbath

"Revisit my immersive PlantWave performance at SXSW 2023 where I used real-time plant biodata to animate carefully designed musical systems in my modular synthesizer and computer. Held in Data Garden's Plant Music Lounge, this concert of guided generative music was an interspecies collaboration between myself and four houseplants.

✶ PATCH NOTES ✶

Get detailed patch notes of the Eurorack and computer/controllers setup I used for the performance on Patreon. A Patreon membership gives you access to my private Club Lightbath Discord community, educational resources archive, plus optional group and one-on-one lessons through my Creative Mentorship program → https://patreon.com/lightbath

✶ THANK YOU ✶

Thanks to Data Garden and @PlantWave for making this event a reality. Thanks to Robbie Tharp for the beautiful cinematography.

Continued thanks to @BlackmagicDesignOfficial for the 6K Pro we used as well as @HosaTechnology for the cables that connect all the things and @djtechtools for the MIDI Twister that gave me such fine knobs for interacting with the computer 🙏

All modules + music gear in this video → https://lightbath.zone/sxsw-pw
Audio + Video gear → https://lightbath.zone/new-video-kit"

Friday, March 08, 2019

Moog One Day + Switched On Events during SXSW



via Switched On

March 11th - Moog One Day - In Store Giveaways - All Day

March 12th - Eventide - In Store Demo 2pm

March 14th - Empress - In Store Demo

March 15th - Red Light Radio - In Store Broadcast

March 15th - Switched On Presents: Marcos Cabral, Pleasure Jams, Haulm, and Jaguar @ Plush 8pm

March 16th - Synthesis Technology - In Store Demo

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Brew Music with Korg: Zilker Brewing Co, Austin


Published on Mar 21, 2018 Korg

"Calling all synthesizer enthusiasts and beer lovers! We partnered with the Zilker Brewing Co. in Austin, Texas during SXSW to put on our fifth Brew Music event; a confluence of great brews, great beats, and nothing but the finest and most exciting hardware synths and production gear from Korg and Waldorf. Check out Brew Music: Coming soon to a city near you!

Song Featured:
Artist: Biocratic
Song: Tony's Belated Breakfast
Album: Chillhop Essentials Summer 2016"

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Drinks and Synths don't mix.. // SXSW 2018 Synth Expo recap


Published on Mar 20, 2018 Enrique Martinez

Featuring Novation & Elektron.

"A recap of The Deli Mag Synth Expo at South by Southwest 2018 in Austin, Texas.

Check out StrangeStrains music - https://soundcloud.com/sstrains

Listen to more Dibia$e - https://mrdibiase.bandcamp.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ricky_tinez/"

Monday, March 20, 2017

Futureretro Transient and Revolution at the Synth Expo SXSW 2017


Published on Mar 20, 2017 FutureRetroSynths

"Here's some footage filmed at the Synth Expo SXSW 2017. 2x Orb sequencer units were triggering 2x Transient drum modules, while the Revolution synced to the Orb and provided the baseline.

Unfortunately the volume levels were mixed on headphones in a noisy environment so apologies for the Revolution being a bit loud in parts."

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Modular Synthesizers at SXSW 2017


Published on Mar 15, 2017 Engadget

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Moog | SXSW Showcase


"For the last four years we have partnered with Austin-based synthesizer boutique Switched On in producing a series of highly acclaimed showcases at the SXSW Music Festival. These shows aim to distinguish themselves as a high note of electronic musical performance and diverse artistic line-ups.

Turning to the dancefloor, the 2015 line-up consists of producers that are shaping the new landscape in techno, house, and pop: Moog Music and Switched On are proud to present Marcel Dettmann, Matrixxman, Patricia, Sevdaliza, Teengirl Fantasy, and Fielded in Austin's Elysium nightclub at SXSW 2015.

Find out more about the 2015 showcase and artists HERE."

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

808 The Movie World Premier Set for SXSW


Published on Feb 5, 2015 SXSW

Friday, March 13 3:45PM - 5:31PM Alamo Lamar C 1120 S Lamar Blvd

http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/events/event_FS17783

"808 is an inspirational story of the Roland TR808 drum machine and how its ground-shaking beats changed the musical world.

Its sound transcends countries and musical genres, in turn inspiring countless artists and producers, giving them an iconic sound from which to build upon.

Even if you don't know the 808 by name, you know its sound. It's everywhere, even now. 808 reveals the stories of the world famous artists, producers and most importantly the hit music to which the 808 was key, offering a cross section of personal experiences about the development of musical genres from around the world.

And 808 reveals why, after only three years of production, the 808 befell an untimely demise.


Section: 24 Beats Per Second
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Country: UK
Year: 2015
Runtime: 106min"

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Moog & Switched ON - Gary Numan & More Tonight at SXSW


via Moog Music Inc on Facebook

"Today at SwitchedOn: http://bit.ly/MOOGSXSW"

Cool poster.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

MOOG MUSIC AND SWITCHED ON Coming to SXSW

"MOOG MUSIC AND SWITCHED ON OFFICIAL SXSW SHOWCASE AND PANEL

3/15 @ Elysium - 7PM
705 Red River Street, Austin
Featuring Gary Numan, Trust, EMA, Empress Of, Feathers, & Silk Rodeo

3/15 @ Austin Convention Center - 3:30PM
Creativity in Music Marketing

Moog Music hits SXSW at Elysium on Saturday, March 15th at 7pm for an official showcase co-presented with Switched On, the Austin-based synth dream store and artist destination spot. Electronic and industrial music pioneer Gary Numan has been recognized as a brilliant musical innovator by a diverse array of the world's greatest artists - from Prince to Lady Gaga, The Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails. While Numan's unique, pioneering style continues to connect, he has never stopped trying to innovate and his latest album, Splinter (Songs From A Broken Mind), is evidence of this desire to never stand still. The SXSW showcases led by Numan will be joined by Trust, EMA, Empress Of, Feathers, and Silk Rodeo.

The showcase is a spotlight event for Moog before shifting into high gear for Moogfest, the 5 day, 5 night festival taking place in Asheville, NC April 23 - 27 dedicated to the synthesis of technology art and music. Moogfest will feature musical appearances including landmark performances by 70+ artists, led by Kraftwerk 3D, Pet Shop Boys, M.I.A., CHIC feautring Nile Rodgers, Flying Lotus, and Dillion Francis. Daytime programming features mind-expanding conversation, experimentation and collaboration for creative and technology professionals by some of the world's preeminent thought leaders such as David X. Cohen, Giorgio Moroder, Nick Zinner, and Dan Deacon.

Emmy Parker, Brand Director for Moog Music and Moogfest, joins the Creativity in Music Marketing panel on Saturday, March 15th in the Austin Convention Center at 3:30pm with moderator Eric Welles Nystrom, label manager at Luaka Bop, and Will Hermes, contributing editor at Rolling Stone, to discuss new and creative ways to market music and delving into a few of the most successful campaigns from the past year.

Thursday, March 06, 2014

New Hardware Allows Plants to Play Synthesizers at SXSW Interactive



https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/datagarden/midi-sprout-biodata-sonification-device

"Data Garden announces MIDI Sprout at SXSW Interactive

Austin, TX - March 6, 2014 - Data Garden, known for it’s art installations of plants playing electronic music, announced the debut of it’s revolutionary instrument called MIDI Sprout.

MIDI Sprout condenses plant sonification technology into a handheld device, allowing people to turn their own house plants into music.

A Kickstarter will be launched today as part of a three day performative installation at South By South West Interactive. The installation will be on view at showcases by Ableton and Moog, sharing bills with the likes of Deadalus and Gary Numan.

“People have been asking us countless questions about how we make music with plants,” said Joe Patitucci, Director and Founder of Data Garden. “We can’t wait for them to bring the MIDI Sprout into their home and do it themselves!”

MIDI Sprout is now available for pre-order through the Kickstarter page. Different levels of rewards come with other groundbreaking musical hardware from Data Garden’s friends at Sub Pac and Critter and Guitari. These packages give backers everything they need to create immersive biofeedback art in their own homes.

'We see this as the beginning of the global DIY biofeedback movement,” explains Patitucci. “Biofeedback art is an amazing aesthetic and therapeutic tool. This is the first time the technology is available to the public free from the influence of institutions.'"

Monday, March 18, 2013

Austin I/O Synth Meet Pics

Some pics of the Austin I/O Synth Meet.

No your eyes are not deceiving you, that is a blow torch. There was glass blowing at the event. I wish I could have been there in person, but I was there in spirit. I captured a few pics below, but be sure to see the full gallery here.

Pictured in order:

The ladies of East Side Glass Studio giving us a demo — at East Side Glass Studio.

MATRIXSYNTH ala The PACKRAT (those of you that have "the PAKRAT sampler" will understand).

I/O Music Technology is back in Austin!
www.io-mt.com — at East Side Glass Studio.

THE MOLECULE SYNTH! Each module connects together like a LEGO. We were totally not expecting them to stop by! very nice surprise

Thomas Fang of Bleeplabs/4ms' Make Noise Shared System

Free Ad Infinitum cables!

Eurorack & a synth T & MATRIXSYNTH Cards



Friday, March 15, 2013

I/O Austin Synth Meet is On NOW!



If you are at SXSW and checking in, don't for get to drop by the I/O Austin Synth Meet. Full details on Facebook here.

via Guy Taylor of I/O:
"ATTN: The Austin I/O Synth Meet presented by MATRIXSYNTH and Friends Of Sound Records is starting now!
507 Calles St. (at the end of E.6th) - FREE"

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Switched On Walk-Through SXSW 2013

Published on Mar 13, 2013 Switched On·42 videos

"A walk through of our store front in Austin, TX to allow you (the viewer) to quickly glance at some of our inventory.

This week your hearing blacet modular sounds provided by Zonk Out's soundcloud account!

If you see anything you would like to know more about please feel free to e-mail us at:
switchedonaustin@gmail.com
or Call us: (512) 782-8806 Noon-6pm (Central Standard Time)

Switched On buys, sells, repairs and restores all manners of musical electronics...new, used, and vintage.

Shop with us on our site:
www.switchedonaustin.com

Keep updated on events and new inventory:
@SwitchedOnTX
*and*
http://www.facebook.com/switchedonaustin"

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Austin I/O Synth Meet Update


For those of you attending SXSW this year, don't miss the Austin I/O Synth Meet on Friday March 15. The following is in via the official Austin I/O Synth Meet Facebook page.

"We're excited to announce that several manufacturers will be showing their wares at our Synth Meet on Friday the 15th. Including FUTURE-RETRO REVOLUTION, Super Synthesis, Delptronics and Livid Instruments!!!!!

To make things a little more interesting, we asked the artists from East Side Glass Studio to set up their gear too.
Ever seen the glass blowing process? ...pretty incredible

Just received word that legendary Austin Synthesist Rick Reed will be gracing our event with his presence!

About: (From Austin Museum of Digital Art)
"Rick Reed (born 1957) has been creating audio compositions since the early 80's. His works are intuitive studies of electricity, frequency fluctuations, and improvised "on the fly" solutions to symmetry problems in electronic sound. Since 2005, he has centered his live work on using a vintage EMS Synthi A synthesizer processed with various effects devices to create complex macromal drones with a surface of aesthetic elegance and beauty.

Reed, currently based in Austin, Texas, has performed throughout the United States and Europe. Recently, he appeared in 2009 at the UK's prestigious Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival in ensemble alongside Keith Rowe and former Austinite Bill Thompson. His music has been used by filmmaker Ken Jacobs in three of his experiential films, Spiral Nebula, Mountaineer Spinning, and Capitalism: Child Labor (which won the grand prize at 2006's Curtas Vila de Conde film festival in Portugal, Spain). He also appeared live with Jacobs at Lincoln Center during the "Views From the Avant Garde" portion of 2007's New York Film Festival.

Reed's audio works are available from the labels Elevator Bath, Ecstatic Peace, Pale Disc Japan, Bremsstrahlung Recordings and Beta Lactam Ring. A new double LP record will be released by Elevator Bath in early 2011, which should coincide with a short tour of the east coast."

Our friends at FRIENDS OF SOUND RECORDS will be selling vinyl from their shop at the meet so bring your pocketbooks!"

Monday, February 25, 2013

SXSW I/O Synth Meet March 15

I/O will be hosting their SXSW synth meet this year at a glass blowing studio! Although I won't be able to make it personally as I'm booked with the MMTA Synth Fest on the West Coast on the 16th, I am co-sponsoring the event along with local Austin record store Friends of Sound. If you are heading to SXSW this year you do not want to miss this event. The following are the initial details from the official Facebook page for the event:

[ East Side Glass Studio ]

[ 507 Calles Street - Austin, TX 78702 ]

[ Friday - 3.15.13 ]

[ 5:00pm - 8:00pm ]

[ Free ]

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• Please be respectful of other people's equipment

• There will be power strips and headphones

• Please do not bring an amp. Small speakers only

• All types & formats of synthesizers are welcome

• Contributors must bring at least one electronic instrument

• Load in starts at 4:00pm

• Sandwiches by Austin Daily Press (trailer)

• Free Jello shots!

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For questions, contact:
events@io-mt.com

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Focusrite & Novation: Gear Spotting at SXSW 2012


YouTube Published on Apr 12, 2012 by NovationTV

"The Focusrite and Novation street team hit Austin, Texas in March 2012 for SXSW, the annual festival of music, film and interactive innovations. Check out this video of just some of the Focusrite and Novation artists we caught up with while in the Lone Star state."

Monday, March 12, 2012

Akai MPC App Coming to Retronyms Table Top

via Retroblog

"SXSW Announcement: MPC in Tabletop! We're really excited about this one! As you may know, we're working with Akai Pro on the official MPC App for iPad. And now we can announce that the MPC will be available as a device inside Tabletop!"

The MPC on iPad is going to be a blast with classic MPC beat making features, sweet effects, and a killer sampling workflow, and now you'll be able to work this legendary device into your Tabletop sessions!

Possibly the best part is how it works: owners of the stand alone MPC app will automatically unlock the MPC device in Tabletop for free — no need to purchase it twice!

Tabletop - Retronyms
iPads on eBay
iPads on Amazon

Thursday, March 08, 2012

CREATE at SXSW - Dorkbot, ATX - Bleep Labs to Present


via Bleep Labs on Facebook

"SXSW is coming!

One event I'll be a part of is Create which features presenters from Dorkbot, ATX Hackerspace, and more.

March 13th in Palm Park from 11am-6pm. I'll be speaking at 1:30."

Sunday, March 20, 2011

"Sequencer" and "Chasing the Storm"


YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Mar 20, 2011

"Thesynthfreq playing live at SXSW.

"Sequencer"
"Chasing the Storm""
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