Inside: Erica Synths (EB.TV Feature)

Published on Apr 9, 2018 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Erica Synths is behind a huge number of beloved Eurorack module offerings, not to mention its famous Fusionbox and Acidbox units, and we popped over to its Latvian HQ for the latest instalment of ‘Inside’ on Telekom Electronic Beats TV.

Discover the history and philosophy of this dynamic company, the passion that informs their cherished synth modules, plus the exciting reveal we can look forward to standalone synthesizers from the company in the near future.

BONUS: For all the hardware enthusiasts out there, two extra performances were captured during the Erica Synths visit showing Latvian artists putting the Erica gear through its paces."

Live in Erica Synths Garage: Marta SmiLga

Published on Apr 9, 2018 Telekom Electronic Beats

"We visited the Latvian HQ of the beloved Erica Synths for the latest instalment of ‘Inside’ on Telekom Electronic Beats TV, and as a special treat for all the hardware enthusiasts out there, we were able to capture two modular performances of Latvian artists putting the gear through its paces. Here Marta SmiLga delivers some deep ambient melodies and atmospheric drone."

Live in Erica Synths Garage: Multilux

Published on Apr 9, 2018 Telekom Electronic Beats

"We visited the Latvian HQ of the beloved Erica Synths for the latest instalment of ‘Inside’ on Telekom Electronic Beats TV, and as a special treat for all the hardware enthusiasts out there, we were able to capture two super-cool performances of Latvian artists putting the gear through its paces. Here Multilux delivers a driving live set of deep acid techno."

Stimming reviews Modal Electronics' SKULPT and CRAFT 2.0 Synth (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Jul 15, 2019 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Martin Stimming, Telekom Electronic Beats TV’s resident studio wizard, tests out the Modal Electronics Skulpt and Craft 2.0 Synthesizer. The Skulpt is a four-voice, virtual analogue synthesizer with 32 oscillators. And the Craft is a monophonic wavetable synth with 8 oscillators and 2 selectable waveforms. Stimming runs through their possibilities in this review here on Telekom Electronic Beats TV."

John Tejada on his studio set-up (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Apr 29, 2019 Telekom Electronic Beats

"John Tejada is one of the most respected electronic music producers in the states. Born in Vienna, but living in California since he was a very young age, he has been exploring the hinterlands between techno and house for over two decades, releasing records on his own Palette Recordings, Poker Flat, 7th City and KOMPAKT. Tejada brings a sumptuous swing and texture to his work all of his very own – partly, perhaps, the result of his mixed use of hard- and software and instinct-driven approach. In this look at his studio set-up, shot in his space in LA, he tells Telekom Electronic Beats TV why it all comes down to putting the sound in the right place."

Mathew Jonson Presents His Synthesizer Favourites: Simmons SDS 800 (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Jun 17, 2019 Telekom Electronic Beats

"In this episode of 'Mathew Jonson’s Synthesizer Favourites' here on Telekom Electronic Beats TV, our resident synth expert explores the Simmons SDS 800 Electronic Drums. Jonson takes a deep look into a classic piece of ‘80s budget gear. The analog drum synthesizer, released in 1984, works with four drum channels: bass, snare and two toms. The SDS 800’s cosmic sounds became a regular feature on countless reggae, disco and boogie tracks throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s."

Mathew Jonson's Synthesizer Favourites: Roland SH-5 (Electronic Beats TV)

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"In this episode of Mathew Jonson’s Synthesizer Favourites for Telekom Electronic Beats TV, the renowned synth lover presents the Roland SH-5, explaining in vivid detail why he’s so fond of this classic monophonic machine. Manufactured from 1976 to 1981, the SH-5’s flexibility makes it a perfect tool for electronic music. Now an extremely rare find (with prices to match), the SH-5 is considered one of the best analogue synthesizers ever built by astute gear heads."

Go inside Matador’s breathtaking Dublin studio (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Oct 7, 2019 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Gavin Lynch aka Matador has a studio in Dublin with a simply inspirational view. In this Tech Talk here on Telekom Electronic Beats TV we visit the producer and RUKUS label founder to hear about the production methods behind tracks on Minus, Cocoon, Perc Trax and more. His synthesizer and drum machine collection contains swaths of recent electronic music history."

Tech Talk: In the box with Boris Brejcha (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Mar 16, 2020 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Boris Brejcha invited Telekom Electronic Beats into his studio for a Tech Talk.
Hailing from the Mannheim area, Boris is one of the most successful German electronic music acts of recent times, maintaining a busy worldwide touring schedule and playing the biggest festivals.
Drawing influence from Techno, Minimal, Trance and Tech house, his music is an amalgam which is greater than the sum of its parts. Join Boris in this Tech Talk, and get to know more about how he produces his trademark sound."

Tech Talk: Explore Lapalux’s London studio (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Nov 4, 2019 Telekom Electronic Beats

"In almost a decade, Lapalux (aka Stuart Howard) has established himself as one of Brainfeeder’s most innovative artists. Since releasing his debut album, Nostalchic (2013) on Flying Lotus’ iconic LA-based label, he’s navigated a modern kaleidoscope of sounds, from British electronica, to soundscape-inspired IDM and downtempo introspection. In this Tech Talk on Telekom Electronic Beats TV, Lapalux divulges some of the production process and gear behind his personal style, most evident on his fourth and latest Brainfeeder album, Amnioverse.

https://lapalux.lnk.to/amnioverse"

Sequential Prophet-6 & eurorack system.

One To Watch: Julie Marghilano (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Mar 23, 2020 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Sol Asylum founder Julie Marghilano is the latest artist to be featured on Telekom Electronic Beats TV’s ONE TO WATCH series. Fusing classical training with an avant-garde sensibility, Julie breaks the mould whilst touching the soul with her own unique take on contemporary music."

Egyptian Lover shares his 5 favourite B-Sides (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Jul 8, 2019 Telekom Electronic Beats

Pure 808 at 6:00, intro at 5:37. Love these, BTW. Great way to find some hidden gems.

"Greg Broussard a.k.a. Egyptian Lover is a pioneer of US electro and hip-hop. Since making history with his ‘80s singles, 'Egypt Egypt' and 'Freak-A-Holic,' Egyptian Lover has been tied with Roland’s TR-808 drum machine. Dig into Broussard’s record bag on this episode of B-Sides here on Telekom Electronic Beats TV.

Important Information:
„Due to media rights the song by Prince „Irresistible Bitch“ is blocked and can't be played on YouTube""

Stimming reviews IK Multimedia’s UNO Drum (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Jul 1, 2019 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Our Telekom Electronic Beats TV’s resident gear expert, Martin Stimming returns to experiment with the IK Multimedia UNO Drum. The analog/PCM drum machine, made in collaboration with Italian manufacturer Soundmachines, has six true analog voices, 12 PCM voices with 54 samples and a 64-step sequencer. Let’s see what Stimming thinks of this budget-friendly machine for sale at just €289."

Mathew Jonson Presents His Synthesizer Favourites: Sequential Pro One (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Oct 8, 2018 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Mathew Jonson is back for his next in-depth look at his all-time favourite synthesizers, shining a spotlight on the Sequential Pro One for Telekom Electronic Beats TV. A classic from 1981 that’s still widely sought after to this day, it’s a flexible piece of hardware that saw Sequential successfully reworking their existing Prophet 5 into a compact and affordable monophonic unit."

Stimming reviews the Soma Laboratory PULSAR-23 (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on May 25, 2020 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Telekom Electronic Beats TV’s synth expert Stimming takes PULSAR-23, the new 4 drum channel organismic drum machine from Soma Laboratory for a quick test drive. For a retail price of around 1700 to1800 euros, the PULSAR-23 offers a semi modular structure, 23 independent modules and a powerful analogue effects processor, and is definitely not a machine for beginners. Let’s see what Stimming has to say about the latest product from Soma chief designer and visionary Vlad Kreimer."

Tech Talk: Lauer and his love for vintage gear (Electronic Beats TV)

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Studio tour with Lauer, in via @deejayiwan.

"Lauer opened up to Telekom Electronic Beats TV about his vintage gear love in the latest instalment of Tech Talk. Known for his many collaborations, the most notable being with Gerd Janson as Tuff City Kids, as well as his solo work, Phillip Lauer showed us the gear he has amassed over the years, and delves deeply into his personal processes which make his music unique."

Stimming reviews ASM’s Hydrasynth (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Oct 28, 2019 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Martin Stimming, our resident gear expert, tests the Hydrasynth by new manufacturer Ashun Sound Machines. The digital eight-voice polyphonic, wave morphing synthesizer has countless features and polyphonic aftertouch. In this review for Telekom Electronic Beats TV, Stimming is ready to explore all of its possibilities."

ASM Hydrasynth

One To Watch: JakoJako (Electronic Beats TV)

Telekom Electronic Beats

"Next in our Telekom Electronic Beats TV One To Watch series is JakoJako.

Working at the legendary Schneiders Laden synthesizer store in Berlin has immersed JakoJako in the world of modular synthesizers, which is clearly born out in the juicy sound she coaxes out of her machines, spanning all the way from the experimental and esoteric, right through to the highly melodic. This unique tonal quality gained the attention of Leisure System, who released her debut single last year, and more recently Bpitch Control, making her very much an essential producer to check out."

Stimming reviews the Elektron Model:Cycles (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Mar 9, 2020 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Telekom Electronic Beats TV's gear expert Stimming is back with a new review, this time of Elektron's six track FM based groovebox Model:Cycles.

It features six unique Machines which can be configured with either percussive or melodic synth engines, in one lightweight unit.

This is the swedish company's second entry level groovebox and is priced accordingly at 329 Euros."

Mathew Jonson Presents His Synthesizer Favourites: Korg Trident (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on Sep 23, 2019 Telekom Electronic Beats

"One of synth manufacturing giant Korg’s lesser-known models, the Korg Trident, produces some of their most unique sounds. Released in 1980, the polyphonic synthesizer is notable for its three independently programmable sections—Synthesizer, Brass and Strings—and its 8 voices. Our resident synth expert Mathew Jonson digs into one of his favourite vintage synths to share more about its pads and prowess, here on Telekom Electronic Beats TV."

Tech Talk: Lady Starlight and her raw, modular techno (Electronic Beats TV)

Telekom Electronic Beats

"Telekom Electronic Beats TV met with Lady Starlight for the next episode of Tech Talk, and got into the nitty gritty of her relationship with modular synthesis. Making her name on legendary labels like Stroboscopic Artefacts and Len Faki's Figure, she has gone on to become one of the best known live acts on the circuit. She has also regularly performed live collaboratively with techno legend Surgeon. Join us now, as she talks us through all things Eurorack, and how it relates to her live performances."

WALTER GIERS - ELECTRONIC ART

Published on Feb 7, 2017 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Visual art and electronic music regularly intertwines and with DJs and live acts like Moderat, Richie Hawtin and Dubfire to name a few, continuing to push the envelope in this area, this connection is getting deeper. Telekom Electronic Beats TV looked into this relationship and stumbled upon the work of visual and electronic art pioneer, inventor, visionary and unsung hero Walter Giers, who sadly passed away in 2016. Travelling to Schwäbisch Gmünd we uncovered some of the life and work of this late, great artist and learned where some of today’s visual artists are taking their cues.

00:20 - Weisser Vulkan (1979)
1:08 - Erotischer Zyklus (1975)
1:14 - Hänge-Kugellautsprecher (1968)
2:14 - PE II (1992)
2:37 - Handbild/Hände (1971)
3:11 - Impertinent (1976)
3:40 - 54 Millionen Jahre (2004)
4:54 - Der Stammtisch
6:01 - Musik für 3 Sender (1977)
10:19 - Raoul Hausmann (1994)"