THIRTEEN SYSTEMS by Benge

zack dagoba

"New album here: zackdagoba.bandcamp.com/album/thirteen-systems

Thirteen years after the release of his original synthesiser concept album, Twenty Systems, Benge brings you a follow-up of sorts, the similarly themed Thirteen Systems, an album of modular explorations, showcasing his evolving fascination with these modular machines

The pieces were originally commissioned by the newly formed Modulisme radio broadcast, Philippe Petit’s project to bring the music of underground modular artists together and provide a platform for the burgeoning electronic modular music scene that has been building momentum in recent years

There is one significant difference in the approach Benge took in the creation of this new Systems album compared to his first incarnation. The previous album used overdubbing techniques to layer the sound of each synthesiser upon itself to build up the tracks, but on this album Benge took the decision to play each piece in real time, without overdubs or edits, creating each piece as a live performance. This meant setting up each instrument in advance and either letting it play along by itself, or interacting with it as the pieces develop in various ways. Each performance was filmed and there is an accompanying 60 minute video that goes with the album

Track listing:

01 - 1967 Buchla 100
02 - 1968 Moog 3C
03 - 1969 EMS VCS3
04 - 1970 ARP 250005 - 1971 Buchla 200
06 - 1972 Serge Modular
07 - 1973 Emu Modular
08 - 1974 Paia 4700
09 - 1975 Polyfusion 2000
10 - 1976 Formant Modular
11 - 1977 Korg PS3100
12 - 1978 EMS Polysynthi
13 - 1979 Roland 100M

Written and Performed by Benge at Memetune Studios, England

Designed, filmed and edited by Benge

(c)Expanding Recordings 2020, All rights reserved

Originally created for the MODULISME radio show, first broadcast in February 2020

Special thanks to:
Philippe Petit / Modulisme

Steve Malins (@randommanagement)

MEMETUNE STUDIO BLOG: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com"

Control In Solidarity with Black Lives

via the Control newsletter:

"Hello Friends,

This week, we will be donating a portion of our sales to the nonprofit Equal Justice Initiative, who have been working for community-based reform since 1989.

We firmly stand in solidarity with Black Lives, and will continue to protest for the wrongful deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless black lives that have been ended by police brutality and systemic racism in the United States. These are our loved ones, our fellow musicians, our neighbors who greet us, and community members that uplift our lives. We will not allow these injustices to pass and demand accountability.

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Beatppl Podcast 73 - Interview w/ Michelle Moog-Koussa

BBoy Tech Report

"We are excited to welcome Michelle Moog-Koussa to the Beatppl podcast. We will chat about the Moog Legacy, the Moogseum, the Bob Moog Foundation, and Moog synth stuff.

About Michelle...
Michelle Moog-Koussa has been the executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation for the 12 years since it's inception. She has guided the organization through the creation and growth of its hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, which inspires thousands of teachers and young children every year through a 10-week experiential science of sound curriculum. Michelle has also maintained her vision for a Moogseum, a historical and educational center that will house all of the Foundation's projects while encouraging people of all ages to embrace the process of scientific and creative discovery.

More about the Bob Moog Foundation - https://moogfoundation.org/
More on the Moogseum - https://moogseum.org/"

Roland Fantom - Tips and Tricks - Exporting Songs

Published on Jun 6, 2020 Kraft Music

"Find exclusive Roland Fantom BUNDLES at Kraft Music:
https://www.kraftmusic.com/brands/rol...

Ed Diaz shares a quick tutorial on how to export songs from the Roland Fantom.

Want to learn more about the Fantom? Check out our Advanced Tutorials... [Kraft Music Roland Fantom posts]
The Roland Fantom is a versatile workstation with a lot of features to offer. Kraft Music and Scott Tibbs provides you an advanced tutorial on many of it's capabilities. Check it out!"

Astonih, feedback exploration with clouds and Echophon

jenamu6

Modular one time only piece by JenaMu6
Feedback loops between Clouds, Warps and Echophon.
Soundsource Flame 4 vox.

JenaMu6 is a project by Jean Schouten

Volca Modular x Bastl Kastl 1.5

Published on Jun 6, 2020 BoBSwanS

"I got both of these patched together and used the keyboard to play some droning notes through vast amounts of delay and reverb.
Both units are modulating each other and both have dedicated audio in's to Ableton. I added GSI 201 mk2 and some 2cAudio B2 for effects"

A drone for Disquiet Junto 440: scales scrapped off a fish

Published on Jun 6, 2020 junklight

"I take part in the Disquiet Junto project from time to time. I find it pushes me into places I don't normally take my music when given constraints.

This week the instruction was simple 'There is just one step: Throw off the shackles of A440 and make a piece of music in your favorite alternate tuning.' I'd coincidently been reading about Alvin Lucier and had already bought a cheap SDR because of his interest in radio so this seemed the direction to take.

The piece when I played it turned into being a drone

The code for the Norns instrument is here https://github.com/junklight/swv and you can find the Crow script here https://github.com/junklight/swv"

ESK - Jam with Moog Opus 3 and Reminder FX

Published on Jun 6, 2020 Metunar

"Jamsession with the Moog Opus 3 (analog String Ensemble Synthesizer) and Enjoy Electronics Reminder effect unit.
My Reminder works with firmware 1.26 Beta 5 which has new customizable reverb algorithms. They sound a lot better now.
Direct recording with mastering.


http://www.metunar.ch"

Yamaha PSS580 Melody Memory and a Tascam Porta-05

Published on Jun 5, 2020 Alfonse

"Synth jam recorded straight to 4-track cassette tape on the Tascam Porta-05 Ministudio. Featuring a bass arpeggio recorded (slowly) in the Yamaha PSS-580 melody memory, then played-back at a higher tempo to tape, with occasional notes played live with another voice. The Casio HT-700 was used for the higher filtered synth riff and some classic filter-sweep chords. Effects were provided by a Boss DD7 digital delay and a Zoom MS-50G multi-effects stompbox (for reverb during mixdown).

(C) Copyright 2020 Alfonse

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Cosmic Drone - Session 21 - Modular and Vocals Drone Music Performance

The Galaxy Electric

"Thanks for listening! Come on a musical voyage with us where we'll send you a new song every day, a cosmic story, and a chance to earn space treasure: https://thegalaxyelectric.lpages.co/5...

Relax and tune into our live weekly improvised Drone Sessions. This twenty first session involves a drone featuring Buchla style complex and modulation oscillators drifting in and out of tune. There are also other sound elements such as filtered pink noise and bell-like tones. As the oscillator frequencies drift apart by way of manual control, beating ensues. Listening to droning oscillations can serve as mindfulness sounds as there is no sudden changes in sound. Just smooth drifts in pitch and the resulting beat frequencies adn other ambient complimentary fragments of sound. Drones can also serve as an ambient track to have on while doing tasks that require intense focus. Drones are also great for a Sci-fi film soundtrack. The slow yet progressive nature of a drone performance can help one focus on tasks without distraction. The fact that we are manipulating these oscillators live and in collaboration helps the drone meander ever so smoothly in an evolving fashion as we are always reacting to one another's subtle movements. These movements are improvised so there is an unrehearsed and reactive ebb and flow to the tones generated. Engage in the practice deep listening with us.

The electronic music instruments used in this performance of modular drone music are the Buchla Music Easel and a cosmic vocal drone setup using two Boss RE-20 Roland Space Echo pedals.
The Galaxy Electric - https://www.thegalaxyelectric.com"