Arturia MatrixBrute Noir Edition - 150 BPM

video upload by HEAD DRESS

"Just plain fun. This thing rips. Sounds so much better in black."

Tower | Elektron Analog Four MK2

video upload by HEAD DRESS

"4 evolving sequences shift high probability trig positions to a dual instance backdrop of Barry Martin's Hopalong Orbits Visualizer.

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Ligature | IME, Fauxland, Matriarch

video upload by HEAD DRESS

"Heavy ambience with Industrial Music Electronics, Fauxland System 100 and Moog Matriarch."

WASH | GR 1 / Digitakt

video by HEAD DRESS

"Quick capture using the Digitakt's class compliant USB audio out to feed the GR-1's live sampling mode. A murky wash of dread."

"Ichika's Brand New Dress" - Akai MPC X, Korg Wavestate, Minilogue XD, Sequential Prophet REV2

video by Patrick Manderson

"'Ichika's Brand New Dress' - recorded live on February 27, 2021 using a MIDI sequencer, 3 mixers and room full of synthesizers.

The roots of "Ichika's" was composed on a Yamaha RS7000 sequencer and left unfinished for several years. The intricate timings and swing notes were too difficult to mix when overdubbing and editing on the RS7000 and was nearly abandoned altogether. Fast forward to December 2020 - I don't think I would have ever finished this without the Akai MPC X. It's essentially a sports car wrapped around a Rolls Royce. The 10" display is comfortable to use and the generous physicality of buttons, knobs, OLED displays make editing a breeze. Mixing straight notes, with triplets and swing was something nearly impossible to manage on the RS. The MPC not only made it easy, but I never felt constrained to try things out. Although I may never touch its sampler and built-in synths, the MIDI capabilities alone are amazing and worth the price - especially coming from the RS7000.

The breakout stars of this piece are the Korg Wavestate and the Sequential REV2 which due to its versatility played the bulk of parts [00:11​], [01:13​], [0:31​], [05:50​] both layered and split all throughout [02:27​], [02:56​], [04:32​]. Its generous modulation capabilities allowed nuance everywhere needed especially since the MPC X made editing so much easier. Velocity and the MOD wheel are used primarily to articulate notes; discrete use of specific CC modulations were also used. The digital distortion and filter modulations were synchronized with MIDI [04:52​].

The Wavestate's factory patches are so expertly designed although I found it difficult to fit them in initially. Luckily I know enough to adjust the envelopes to get a good fitting. Still the Wavestate remains a challenge for me to wrap my head around. Swirling strings [02:03​], [02:38​], [03:50​] and bell tones [02:29​].

Drums - I'm surprised how many drums are in this. The Roland TR8s was used to replace RS7000 analog kit used in the original 'Ichika's'. The MDX 1400 was used to compress the 808 kick. Two acoustic kits from the Yamaha Motif XS were tweaked to make use of its built-in VCM compressors - room reverb first, then the compression. Most of the acoustic kit performance was sequenced on the RS7000 and later tweaked on the MPC X. The crash choke was made by playing a regular crash using a second note at a lower velocity (greater than zero) at [05:14​]. The delicious sound of the Boss DR-660 [03:26​] was added to "Ichika's" recently as new sections using the Wavestate were created. The Alesis 3630 was used to tame the dynamics of the DR-660, especially the toms. Lastly, my custom "noise and sine" kit on the Korg Radias embellishes all through the piece.

The Korg EX-8000 had a minor role except for the amazing sweeping patch showered in its digital delay [03:27​], [03:48​]. I believe an original preset patch with minor tweaks on the envelopes.

Upbeat vox played by the Korg Radias near the beginning [00:12​] and at the end [05:25​], also modulated here [01:22​] and here [01:32​].

The original Minilogue wears its characterful filter again throughout "Ichika's", reusing patches from previous arrangements. Layered up, the Minilogue XD *high-def* embellishments filled in when needed.

The lightning acrobatics of the Novation Bass Station II and its ability to switch patches on a tick emphasized individual notes in a few places [01:27​], [03:36​]. Unfortunately my mixing isn't sufficient to put these subleties out front enough to hear.

Brassy swells [00:53​] and stringy melodies [02:06​] on the Prophet 6. Digital voice chatter here [02:30​] and here [03:18​], melodic emphasis on the main parts [00:11​] on the Korg MS 2000 - shining near the end with a chaotic sequence of LFO modulations [04:52​].

The Yamaha Tx81Z played a minor part filling in space when needed [01:00​], [05:17​].

Video from a Canon EOS SL3 was captured over a two day period while the audio was recorded after getting a satisfying take."

I Am Nothing | Ambient on the Industrial Music Electronics system w/ patch notes

video by HEAD DRESS

"Live ambient remix of 'I Am Nothing' performed on the Industrial Music Electronics system.

'I Am Nothing' is the opening track from Obituary, originally released on Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere in 2020.

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HEADLESS | Industrial Music Electronics system ambient

video by HEAD DRESS

"More hypnotic ambience with the Industrial Music Electronics system, Sequenced by 2 Stillson Hammer MK2s. Source Audio Nemesis and Ventris connected to Black Locust. Elektron Analog Heat and OTO BAM on the main output.

Add to your Music for Sleeping playlist.

My latest releases: https://head-dress.bandcamp.com/"

STONE | Waldorf Quantum Live Granular Guitar Processing

video by HEAD DRESS

"Recording a quick multi-tracked guitar sketch and processing the results with Quantum's live granular mode.

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IME Hertz Donut MK3 Piano

video by HEAD DRESS

"2 short, looping 'piano' sketches with the Industrial Music Electronics system. Stillson Hammer MK2 instructing Hertz Donut MK3, fed to Tyme Sefari MK2 through Bionic Lester MK3.

My latest releases:
Head Dress - Languish (Neologist Productions)
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2x IME Bionic Lester MK3 Comb Filter Exploit

video by HEAD DRESS

"Driving an Industrial Music Electronics Hertz Donut MK3 & Double Andore MK2 with Toraiz Squid, which clocks Stillson Hammer MK2. Stillson Hammer MK2 & 2x Kermit MK3 modulate 2x Bionic Lester MK3 which mitigate the Hertz Donut MK3 audio. Direct recording. Heavy comb filter exploitation. No effects.

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REPETITION | Industrial Music Electronics modular system.

"No-crystal, succulent-void modular performance.

4-voice patch, utilizing 2 Hertz Donut MK3, Hertz Donut MK2, Piston Honda MK2, sequenced via 2 Stillson Hammer MK2."

Excerpt from Gravestone in Święciechowa | Waldorf Quantum, OTO BIM

HEAD DRESS

"Self-sequencing Waldorf Quantum output through OTO BIM and Elektron Digitone Keys effects. Live multi-cam 'performance' of Excerpt from Gravestone in Święciechowa. Long, repetitive and intentionally minimal ambient music with patch notes."

Emerald | Waldorf Quantum / Toraiz Squid "AMBIENT" with walkthrough

Published on Mar 30, 2020 HEAD DRESS

"Using Toraiz Squid to sequence the Waldorf Quantum in this video. 8 Squid tracks in use, each with different pattern lengths and probability amounts all sending a single note each to the Quantum. In this video I walk through my patch via text so you can follow along with what I'm doing or nod off on the couch."

Jade | Waldorf Quantum, K Devices ESQ

Published on Mar 23, 2020 HEAD DRESS

"3 Waveform oscillator Waldorf Quantum patch driven by K Devices ESQ. Finished off with the OTO BAM and Elektron Analog Heat.

Latest releases:
Head Dress - Surfaces (Drowning Signals)

Head Dress - Obituary (Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere.)
https://head-dress.bandcamp.com/album..."

Effigy | Digitone Keys, Analog Heat

Published on Jan 14, 2020 Head Dress

Reminds me of early 4AD bands like Cocteau Twins' Victorialand album.

"Elektron Digitone Keys track 1 program loops, off-time arpeggio weaves throughout. Analog Heat and OTO BAM finish off the chain.

Latest release on Audio.Visuals.Atmosphere:
Head Dress - Obituary
https://audiovisualsatmosphere.bandca..."

French Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814 Menuet for Modor NF-1.

Published on Jan 12, 2018 Head Dress

"French Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814 Menuet for Modor NF-1.

Rough take with my OnePlus 5T shooting video with my left hand. Left my tripod in the car. Stock electronic image stabilization. Video faded out with VSCO X."

Make Noise 0-Coast & 9U System, Elektron Analog RYTM - "DARS II"

Published on Sep 25, 2016 Ted James Butler

"A little drum & bass with the Make Noise 9U, 0-Coast and Elektron Analog RYTM.

Rene is sequencing the Telharmonic. Pressure Points has control over the DPO and 0-Coast. 0-Coast is running through a Malekko Ekko 616 Analog Delay, Earthquaker Devices Ghost Echo & The Warden before hitting the 9U system. 9U system audio out is being fed to the Analog RYTM and being compressed against the rhythm track. Audio is recorded direct into Logic via a Mackie ONYX with no additional processing.

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HEAD DRESS: 0-COAST GHOST

Published on Aug 18, 2016 Ted James Butler

"Make Noise 0-Coast and DPO fed through Echophon. Rhythm parts via Elektron Analog RYTM, Korg Electribe and Electribe Sampler.

Extra repetitive, marginally minimal techno."

Make Noise 0-Coast & 9U System - "Similarities"

Published on Aug 7, 2016 Ted James Butler

"Head Dress - 'Similarities'
Make Noise 0-Coast & 9U System

Humid summer ambience and rain on metallic roofs with the Make Noise 9U system and 0-Coast."

KORG ES2 / Make Noise 0-Coast

Published on Jul 22, 2016 Ted James Butler

"Minimal rhythmic techno.

Just took this brand new KORG Electribe Sampler out of the box and got it's firmware updated to Version 2.02. Not that I'm taking advantage of any patter chaining in this video, but it is nice to see the "orig"-inal value displayed when editing parameters. The Make Noise 0-Coast is being fed a single note sequence and is connected via Audio In. Sound is being modulated by the ES2 and playing through the onboard effects.

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HEAD DRESS - Elektron / Make Noise Modular 9U System Techno

Published on Jul 10, 2016 Ted James Butler

"More minimal techno with the Make Noise 9U system, KORG Electribe, Elektron Octatrack and Analog RYTM."