Ann Annie - Wildlife soundscapes, crusty tape, Eurorack Ambience & a big surprise // Velocity 2019

video upload by DivKidVideo

"Here we have Ann Annie’s performance at the event ‘Velocity’ from back in 2019. It was the first Velocity event held by Modular Seattle and Patchwerks and the new one is coming up, full info here - https://www.velocityseattle.com

Ann Annie brought us a blissful mix of wildlife soundscapes, crusty and noisy tape loops with live manipulations and widescreen Eurorack ambience before delving into an unexpected and uplifting section that definitely took the audience by surprise.

Earlier in the year I sat down to talk with Ann Annie and go through the set up and approaches to creating and performing. It was a wonderful conversation I was really glad to be able to capture and share, check that out here":

Ann Annie Eurorack modular synth performance interview #TSR19
"Here we have an interview, short performance and rig rundown with Ann Annie. Eli is the man behind elusive character behind some beautiful melodic ambient modular synth music and videos. Eli gives us a short performance on his 6U performance rig, talks about his musical background, getting into modular synths and we go through his set up for both recorded and performed modular music."

Ann Annie
Web // https://bit.ly/AnnAnnie
Bandcamp // https://bit.ly/AnnAnnieBandcamp
Instagram // https://bit.ly/AnnAnnieInsta

Guitar x Modular Synth ambient

video upload by ann annie

"annannie.com
In frames // @ann annie

a intro by Claude Debussy

guitar processing though modular synth, using ER-301, beads and clouds in resonator mode."

Meadowlark - a generative piece

video upload by ann annie

"Hello again!


annannie.com

Testing out my custom portable suitcases - powered by V-Mount battery, with internal speakers, VU meters, onboard outputs, and various power gauges. There are a few prototypes for sale and more about these on my instagram @annnannie

PATCH NOTES ~

- Reel to reel playing high pad, recorded from modular
- Modular - live processing of the reel to reel output and creating cello sounds / smearing the tape hiss
- Recorded with an SSL 2+ interface, and Blackmagic Pocket 4k camera w/ rokinon 28mm f2.8 (4k ProRes 422 - edited in FinalCut Pro)

// signal flow
REEL — CLOUDS
CHAINSAW — RINGS — BEADS
Pam’s providing modulation and random clock to Hermod (sequencing) — self patched to level and “slop” amount."

Moog Releases the Subharmonicon

Moog's Subharmonicon orginally introduced at Moogfest 2018 with a silver front panel is now available in black for the masses. See the dealer banners on the right for availability. Above is a playlist with the following videos from Moog and members of the synth community, followed by the press release. You can find additional posts featuring the Subharmonicon here.

Playlist:
1. Moog Subharmonicon | Suzanne Ciani + Scott Kiernan | Music as Living Matter
2. Subharmonicon | Using Subharmonicon with Mother-32 & DFAM
4. Subharmonicon | Pitch Sequencer
5. MOOG SUBHARMONICON REVIEW: Unique Semi-Modular Polyrhythmic Synthesizer - BoBeats
5. The Moog Subharmonicon Semi-Modular Polyrhythmic Synthesizer - Reverb
6. Sonic LAB Moog Subharmonicon - sonicstate
7. Moog SUBHARMONICON Full Tutorial with 9 patch ideas and pairings // New version reviewed - loopop
8. MOOG SUBHARMONICON - Inside and out, Playing It and Tearing It Down - LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
9. Brand New Moog: The Subharmonicon! - Gaz Williams
10. The new Moog Subharmonicon - HAINBACH
11. A Moog Subharmonicon Explainer followed by Mother-32 + DFAM + Eventide Jams - mylarmelodies
12. Moog Subharmonicon - The Minor 11 - Noir Et Blanc Vie
13. Moog SubHarmonicon: Rowdy Distortion with Hudson Electronics Broadcast - Rishabh Rajan
14. Moog Subharmonicon: 3 Pulse Width Modulation Options - Rishabh Rajan
15. Moog SubHarmonicon: Ambient Jam with Avalanche Run - Rishabh Rajan
16. 1st Day with Moog SubHarmonicon Analog Synth 1-4 - Sound Provider
17. Baseck Moog Subharmonicon Bliss [Demo] (no talking)
18. Moog Subharmonicon Semi-Modular Synthesizer Sounds (with DFAM) - Perfect Circuit - previously posted
19. Moog Mother 32 - Subharmonic Video Game Music Patch - RemixSample
20. Mycelium // moog subharmonicon & modular - ann annie

"Today, we're excited to announce that the newest addition to our family of semi-modular synthesizers, Subharmonicon, is now available worldwide.

Subharmonicon is an intensely creative analog synthesizer capable of complex sounds and patterns, yet is incredibly simple to use. With two VCOs, four Subharmonic Oscillators, two 4-Step Sequencers, and four Rhythm Generators, this new musical machine is designed for the exploration of sequences that unfold and evolve over time, spiraling through six-tone subharmonic chords and organic polyrhythms.

Although no patching is required to start creating, Subharmonicon can be patched into itself, expanding its onboard capabilities, or interfaced with Mother-32, DFAM, and other external Eurorack-compatible gear for endless possibilities."

"Subharmonicon is a semi-modular polyrhythmic analog synthesizer that employs a 6-tone sound engine and multi-layered clock generator to explore the world of subharmonics, polyrhythms, and the unique relationships they create.

Subharmonicon’s characteristic sound starts with two analog VCOs and four Subharmonic Oscillators for a total of six powerful sound sources. Each subharmonic tone is mathematically derived from one of the two main VCOs, giving the resulting chord shapes a beautifully coherent quality. Onboard quantization lets you dial in perfect intervals every time with selections for multiple tuning systems. Choose from contemporary Equal Temperament settings, the heavenly intervals of Just Intonation, or the unlimited freedom of no quantization at all.
Animating Subharmonicon’s distinctive chord shapes is done through a polyrhythmic pair of 4-Step Sequencers. Each sequencer is clocked by any or all of four Rhythm Generators that output mathematical divisions of the master tempo. Layer multiple Rhythm Generators on top of each other to create complex polyrhythms and discover inspiring new patterns and styles. Delve into Subharmonicon’s dual Envelope Generators, Moog Ladder Filter, and analog VCA to call up dynamic articulations ranging from lush pads and blurred edges to percussive plosives and ritualistic rhythms.

Although no patching is required to start creating, exploring Subharmonicon’s modular patchbay unlocks worlds of possibilities as you make novel connections and plug into new ideas. The 32-point 3.5mm patchbay can be patched into itself, expanding Subharmonicon’s onboard capabilities, or interfaced with Mother-32, DFAM, and other external Eurorack-compatible gear (MIDI Type A adapter included for DIN to 3.5mm MIDI input). Use as a standalone synth with included +12V DC power supply or simply remove the front panel to install into any Eurorack system.
The Moog Subharmonicon is a versatile analog labyrinth of subharmonically derived synthesis and polyrhythmic sound, equally suited for losing oneself and simultaneously finding oneself."

morning call // modular x novation peak

Published on May 4, 2019 ann annie

"bouncing along...
(best with headphones)
patch notes below !
-------------------------

IN FRAMES @annnannie
BY TRANSCRIPTION annannnie.bandcamp.com

patch notes//

VOICES ~
synth keys - Novation Peak
hi-hat & kick - mutable instruments peaks
rim - 2hp bell
snare - rings
glisten - rings through morphagene
low drone bass - mangrove
bell lead - 2nd rings
*both rings in easter egg mode

SEQUENCING ~
sequenced with hermod
clocked by pamela's new workout
clouds providing mixing and a small amount of reverb
modulated by ornament_crime

control: doboz xiio -- mangrove & manual tuning of osc 2, 3 - novation peak

captured by canon 60D w 50mm f1.4 lens. recorded and mastered in logic pro."

Bösendorfer Concert Grand Sample x Peak & Modular Ambient // Elderstate

Published on Apr 14, 2019 ann annie

"old & new, reflecting between states...
Bosendorfer Imperial - Morphagene/Modular - Novation Peak
Patch notes below...

IN FRAMES//
@annnannie

BY TRANSCRIPTION//
annannie.bandcamp.com

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Novation Peak ambient // Twin Peaks played on Twin Peaks (at Twin Peaks)

Published on Apr 9, 2019 ann annie

TWO PEAKS//
one string
one keyboard

Captured with Canon 60D running magic lantern w/ 24-105 Canon USM lens. Audio mastering in Logic Pro, film edited in Final Cut Pro X

INTERVIEW WITH ANN ANNIE a philosophy of electronic music #TSR19

Published on Apr 2, 2019 BoBeats

"An interview with ambient artist & youtuber Ann Annie known for his beatiful music & videos.
Check him out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf_l...
If you enjoy my videos support on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/bobeats"

And a few recent videos from Ann Annie:

Generative in the grass w/ Constant Shapes

Published on Apr 2, 2019 ann annie

Within the park...
spring has sprung

Modular Haiku


Playlist:
1. Haiku Nº 01 - Oceans Away // Reflections and Modular Meditations - Self Generation

Reflections of one,
the ocean deep in thought,
noise to pass the time

2. Haiku Nº 02 - Upstream // Akemie's Taiko, Ornament & Crime, Lo-fi Junky

Upstream contrast sound,
at end flowing together,
the river moves soft

3. Haiku Nº 03 - Moons Apart // Roland e20, Rings, Clouds, Three Sisters

Across the land yet
Moons apart beneath new skies
sounds to light the way

4. Haiku Nº 04 - Contrast // Mutable Instruments Elements, Rings & Clouds

Beauty in nature Reconstructing / rebuilding the
under hum of rushing life ---- system. Voltage Block doing most

5. Haiku Nº 05 Pastel // Mutable Rings, Clouds, Elements, Three Sisters

- Pastel (lullaby sky) -
pastel splashed upon
a lullaby for the sky,
whispers and textures

6. Haiku Nº 06 "Latitudeº" (Self Generative) // Elements, Rings, & Clouds,

Watching the weather,
Shifts forward then back again,
Sipping on the rain.
- Self Generative Version of "Latitudeº" Feeling the warmth from this patch in the increasingly cold weather..

7. Haiku Nº 07 - "Cordillera" // Two Rings, Clouds & Mangrove

parallel peaks hush,
listen to the wind and trees,
echoes to rest by
~ from the album "Cordillera".

You can find additional videos from ann annie featured here on MATRIXSYNTH.

Through Window - eurorack ambient // novation peak x modular synth

Published on Jan 3, 2019 ann annie

sweeping through window //

featuring novation peak!

in frames ~ @annnannie
transcription ~ annannie.bandcamp.com

"Pacific Timeline" // Patch Remix (ann annie x constant shapes)

Published on Nov 22, 2018 ann annie

"Constant Shapes sent me a midi file from his own original patch to play through Hermod and remix! a quick reflection from across the lands..."

And the latest video from Constant Shapes:

“Dissolve” (Prologue) - Eurorack Ambience and Liquid Light - Squarp Hermod, Qu-Bit Chord, Plaits

Published on Sep 7, 2018 Constant Shapes

"Liquid Lightshow by Logos - https://www.instagram.com/logosvisual/

Some insight as to how I set up my "generative" patches.

Patch:
Chord Drones, root & 3rd go through 2hp verb, then to mixer
5th goes through rings
7th through clouds

Plaits sequenced by Hermod, 3 randomized melodies in C Maj
Plaits then passes through DLD for some proper random weirdness.

As usual for me, OC is running quadraturia and all sorts of parameters are modulated, including but not limited to:
Rings Brightness
Plaits Timbre
Chord Structure / Voicing (as always)

Hermod is sending gates to trigger reverse of DLD on and off.

Thats pretty much it!
from 80 to 40 BPM
With love!
Griffin"

Patch from Scratch: "Eurorack Ambient"

Published on Nov 21, 2018 MAKEN0ISE

"Relax.

The patch for this video was inspired by classic ambient and furniture music, as well as by currently popular ambient modular composers here on YouTube.

Erik Satie first introduced the notion of “furniture music”, music specifically made not to be the center of attention.

He made some other musical innovations that are pertinent to ambient music, including;

1. The removal of bar lines from sheet music. (The experience of playing pieces in this style, such as the 6 Gnossienes, is that of finding the meter that arises between the note durations rather than having it dictated by the outward structure of the piece.)

2. The notion of exact temporal durations in minutes and seconds being prioritized as the main structural element of pieces.

In a letter, John Cage once wrote: “the importance due [Satie] [is], I believe, to have consistently structured his music on lengths of time rather than harmonic relations. I’m sure he was aware of doing this but I doubt whether he knew its real importance, which is real: liberation from the Beethoven yoke, far more real than that granted by S[choenberg] with the 12-tone row.”

The best known pioneer of “ambient music” *as such* is Brian Eno.

For Eno, Ambient music should function equally well in the background and the foreground. “It must be as ignorable as it is interesting.”

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Ann Annie - performance @ Museum van Geluid

Published on Jun 17, 2018 Gearslutz

"Ann Annie, AKA Eli Goldberg granted us a short interview and let us record a part of his performance at the 'Museum van Geluid' in Utrecht, The Netherlands."

Ann Annie

"North Wind" ~ eurorack ambient

Published on Jun 7, 2018 ann annie

an evolution of "evergreen" ~
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

annannie.bandcamp.com
@annnannie

patch notes . . .

plucked strings//
rings (x2) ~ sequenced by hermod (2 voice poly mode)
- processed by clouds

low drone//
mangrove ~ filtered by three sisters, contoured by ornament and crime. a separate envelope from o+c is striking three sisters "span" cv.

high drone//
plaits ~ given space by Pico DSP (reverb) sequenced by Hermod, contoured by Ornament and Crime

Clouds ~
in looping delay mode. freeze (reverse) triggered by an envelope from o+c attenuated through triatt. position modulated by an envelope from o+c attenuated by triatt.

Varigate 4~ providing clock and random triggers to Hermod & o+c.

make noise rosie in the output stage~

"blush" - Eurorack Human Sequencing // Rings, Plaits, Clouds, Hermod

Published on May 25, 2018 ann annie

summer's blush around the corner..
piece is an original improvisation.
patch notes below.

@annnannie
annannie.bandcamp.com

Patch Notes:

//SEQUENCING
~ Kawai Piano acting as large midi controller, no sound used.
~ Hermod as a MIDI - CV converter in live 3 voice mode. Sending pitch and Gate to Rings (x2) and Plaits.

//HARP (KEYS)
~ Two Rings and Plaits processed by Clouds and Pico DSP

//HIGH REFLECTIONS
~ Clouds (Granular Mode) Processed by Pico DSP in Stereo Delay Mode.

Sunday's Bloom // generative ambient

Published on Apr 25, 2018 ann annie

Springtime impressions ~
patch notes soon...
@annnannie
annannie.bandcamp.com

Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune" // a modular reflection

Published on Apr 5, 2018 ann annie

"in a modular landscape ~

patch notes below...

Bandcamp: annannie.bandcamp.com
Instagram: @annnannie
---
a haiku:
from the modular,
a landscape a wee sterile,
just a reflection ~

PATCH NOTES

HERMOD //
- Sequencing 4 Voices ~ Two note and Two Velocity.
- Note Tracks sequencing Rings Pitch.
- Velocity Tracks controlling rings brightness CV.
- Sequence written from a Kawai Piano. ~ Piano Midi out -- Logic Pro X -- Hermod -- Voices.

RINGS //
In 4 voice polyphonic mode processed by clouds.

CLOUDS //
In Granular mode warping under LFO's from Ornament and Crime."

Patch: Controlling Voltage Documentary Series

"This documentary focuses on the rapidly growing Modular Synthesis movement and the diverse group of artists using these machines to create soundscapes of emotionally charged content, as well manufacturers who are pushing the boundaries of sonic platforms with their creations. Our story presents to the public the emergence of thriving brick and mortar stores, intimate and attentive live venue performances, and the modular-driven compositions that are rapidly transforming the soundtracks of modern film and network productions. Capturing the creative process from patch to pulse will be the foundation of the film."

PATCH.CV - redstripedown from Patch: Controlling Voltage on Vimeo.

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Modular Field Trip Ep. 06 - "Ocean's Breeze" // With Mutable Instruments Rings & Clouds,

Published on Mar 4, 2018 ann annie

"Another note within the cordillera, back to the oceans it seems.
- "ocean's breeze" - from the full album "cordillera" check it out on bandcamp! ... Patch notes below

// Bandcamp: annannie.bandcamp.com
\\ Instagram: @annnannie

~~ Patch Notes:

Two Rings pitched by Voltage Block
Processed by clouds in Granular mode,
Tides modulating clouds reverb.

Varigate 4 providing master clock and gate for Rings.
Voltage Block modulating Clouds POS, TEXT & Freeze.

Shot with Canon 60D & 50mm F1.8 Lens running Magic Lantern Firmware. Audio Captured by Logic Pro X through a Scarlett 2i2."

Borderlands Granular Ambient by On High Mountains

Published on Feb 23, 2018 On High Mountains

"There are a few granular synthesis options both software options and hardware. This is melodic, granular ambient music made with Borderlands Granular. Inspired by the music of Elinch, r benny, ann annie, jogging house"

iTunes: Borderlands Granular - Chris Carlson

Eurorack Ambience // "Movement"

Published on Dec 18, 2017 ann annie

"movement through wind, reflection of sound -
eurorack ambience for a returning breeze. . ."