HAPPY NEW YEAR! Auld Lang Syne on Continuum & Osmose

video upload by JOSH MADOFF

"Thanks so much to Christophe Duquesne @anckorage for this amazing new Osmose preset, "Bouncing Pad"!

This was performed on the Haken Continuum and Expressive E Osmose. I have never played two synthesizers with such an incredible range of dynamics and expression. I really hope that this comes through in the performance.

Using the MPE Arpreggiator on the Osmose, this patch feels both unpredictable and organic. It seems like it's reading my mind, as the most imperceptible change in pressure simultaneously change both the sound and the Arpeggiator in very musical ways. The Osmose is known for attaining more expression through pitch-bend on a per key basis (the bendy keys), but I have actually turned that feature off for this performance. Even without per-note pitch bend, the extreme sensitivity of the keys controlling the MPE Arpeggiator, on a preset that is already in constant motion, gives me access to a vast universe of expression.

And thanks to the unmatched sensitivity and complete pitch freedom of the Continuum, this relatively simple patch feels like playing an acoustic instrument. It has all of the sensitivity, feedback, and nuance that comes with playing an acoustic instrument, as well as all of the difficulty and unpredictability. There are so many unplanned moments when I first touch a note, and the pitch is not perfectly in tune, then I intuitively slide over to correct it. It imbues each performance with a very human quality.

This is in no way a perfect performance, but I've left it as is. I believe that all of the imperfections make it more honest and human. (And some of these happy accidents hopefully make it more musical).

Thanks so much for watching and reading. I hope this year brings you peace, happiness and success :)

- Josh"

Somewhere Over The Rainbow on Solo Continuum

video upload by JOSH MADOFF

"Headphones/Speakers recommended (Super Dynamic Sound)"

"I really wanted to explore what is possible when treating the amazing Haken Contiuum as a solo instrument. The range of dynamics and expression it is capable of is unbelievable.

In this performance, I demonstrate several techniques that are only possible to play on a Continuum. I find it especially inspiring when I find harmonies that normally only work when they are spread across an entire orchestra, yet they work beautifully on the Continuum.

There is no other solo instrument on earth that can achieve many of these sounds!

Headphones or speakers are highly recommended. The dynamics and frequency range of this performance are way too broad and detailed for a cellphone.

For more info on the Haken Continuum: https://www.hakenaudio.com

Hear/see my work: https://www.joshmadoff.com"

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Mini-Verse: Part 1 - UTILITIES

video upload by JOSH MADOFF

"In this video series, I take you on a tour of the sounds inside the amazing Haken ContinuuMini (there's over 500 sounds!). I want to demonstrate what an experienced player can do with the world's most powerful tiny synthesizer. In Part 1, I explore the sounds of the 'Utilities' Bank."

Stevie Wonder Boogie On Reggae Woman (ContinuuMini Cover)

Published on Nov 18, 2019 MiniMan

"My name is Josh Madoff (Instagram: @miniman.josh) and I'm a professional film composer and producer. I saw a lot of cool continuumini stuff from you guys so I thought you might appreciate my personal tribute to the instrument. I have never had such an immediate and strong connection with a digital instrument before. It felt like the continuumini was designed specifically for me. While I've seen a lot of cool sound design and ambient stuff on the mini, I've learned that it can also be played with musical virtuosity and soul. To show what its capable of, I made a New Orleans style cover of Stevie Wonder's "Boogie On Reggae Woman" using only the continuumini (Lippold and Ed were really into it!)."