Drumsynth manipulations by Zviij

Published on Mar 31, 2014

http://zviij.bandcamp.com

"[Excerpts from studio session]. Recording electronic drumtracks and glitchy beats — using Elektron Octatrack, Oktakontrol, Moog Cluster Flux, Moog Ring Modulator, Moog Analog Delay, Moog Slim Phatty w/ electronic digital percussion HandSonic HPD-20. Performed by Zviij © 2014.
* Booking : zviij AT zviij.com

Zviij — (born Franck Smith) is a French sound artist, noise designer and electronic musician, active as a soloist, currently based in Brussels.

http://www.zviij.com
http://zviij.bandcamp.com
http://zviij.blogspot.com
http://soundcloud.com/zviij
http://www.vimeo.com/zviij
http://www.youtube.com/zviij
http://www.twitter.com/zviij
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zviij/186822201343111"

Zviij : "Radiophoniam habebat" (Electronic Beat-Making)

Published on Mar 14, 2014 zviij·20 videos

http://zviij.bandcamp.com
[Excerpts from "Radiophoniam habebat" 1st studio session]. Recording electronic drumtracks and glitchy beats — using Elektron Octatrack, Oktakontrol, Moog Cluster Flux, Moog Ring Modulator, Tivoli Audio PAL AM/FM Radio and Vestax PMC-05 Pro III mixer. Performed by Zviij © 2014.
* Booking : zviij AT zviij.com

Zviij — (born Franck Smith) is a French sound artist, noise designer and electronic musician, active as a soloist, currently based in Brussels.

http://www.zviij.com
http://zviij.bandcamp.com
http://zviij.blogspot.com
http://soundcloud.com/zviij
http://www.vimeo.com/zviij
http://www.youtube.com/zviij
http://www.twitter.com/zviij
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zviij/186822201343111"

New AG-KW 8ktakontrol (OKTAKONTROL) Hardware Controller for the Elektron Octatrack

via Zviij who sent in the two pics below.  Zviij has one of the first 10 units made.

Details on the 8ktakontrol via AG-KW. Note this is the first AG-KW post on MATRIXSYNTH.

"Our OKTAKONTROL is a smart addition to the famous Elektron Octatrack. Basically it is a midicontroller-box with 8 high precision faders and 9 buttons to control the tracks in your Octatrack. The Oktakontrol is fitted perfectly to the Octatrack: it is in the same width & height and its sockets are at the sidepanel – so you can place both machines directly next each other. This mechanical detail combined with concentration on the most important functions makes the Oktakontrol a unique & perfect controllerbox for the Elektron Octatrack.

FEATURES
- 8x ALPS faders to control track level
- 9x buttons to control track mute/solo/arm/user configurable
- sturdy case which fits perfectly next to the Octatrack
- all sockets at side panel & user-configurable arrangement of sockets
- based on Arduino (open source / reprogrammable by experienced user)
- Midi IN/ OUT/ THRU/ AUX
- mini USB to configure and update Firmware
- 9VDC power supply (included)
- developed & handcrafted in Germany (on planet Earth ;) )"

Zviij's setup includes:

- ELEKTRON OCTATRACK DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE SAMPLER
- AG-KW 8KTAKONTROL CONTROLLER
- JOMOX T-RESONATOR II TIME FILTER MATRIX
- OTO BISCUIT 8-BIT EFFECT PROCESSOR
- TIVOLI AUDIO PAL AM/FM RADIO
- VESTAX PMC-05 PRO III MIXING CONTROLLER

Zviij on MATRIXSYNTH

Zviij's Dual Elektron Stand w/ Laser Engraving by Marmot Audio

via Zviij

"* Zviij's Dual Elektron Stand w/ Laser Engraving — Photo by EB © 2013.
Dual Elektron stand (5mm clear acrylic w/ laser engraving) by Marmot Audio
Original Zviij's logo by Elvire Bastendorff) © 2013."

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Octatrack Recordings by Zviij

"Recent Octatrack recordings by Zviij
(Featuring 'only' 1 Octatrack w/ Moog Slim Phatty, Moog Analog Delay, Glamour Box & Oto Biscuit)

Live recordings mixing instrumental chamber music, alternative electronics & digital beat-making. Featuring electro-acoustic sampling, analog bass synth sequencing and subtle bitcrushing. Directly recorded in 2-stereo tracks and softly remastered before production.

Composed & performed by Zviij (electronic manoeuvrings).
Cover by Less-Is-More Design.
Recorded & produced by Zviij © 2013.
credits
released 01 February 2013
© Zviij 2013"

via Z v i i j — [official blog]

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Zviij "Dust games and plastic doll"

"Hybrid electronic works between experimental digital beat-making, electro-acoustic sampling, analog synth sequencing and discrete bitcrushing. Also featuring some of the latest soundtracks (stereo remixed and edited) from Zviij's "Elektron Tapes" video series.

Composed & performed by Zviij (electronic manoeuvrings).
Recorded 2012 in Brussels.
Cover by Elvire Bastendorff.
Recorded & produced by Zviij © 2012.
credits
released 17 December 2012
© Zviij 2012"

Videos with the gear previously posted:
"The Elektron Tapes #7"
"The Elektron Tapes #8"
"Moog Slim Phatty + Elektron Octatrack"
"The Elektron Tapes #9"

Zviij's setup includes:
- ELEKTRON OCTATRACK DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE SAMPLER
- MOOG SLIM PHATTY ANALOG SYNTHESIZER
- OTO BISCUIT 8-BIT EFFECT PROCESSOR
- GLAMOUR BOX DUAL NOISE OSCILLATOR
- ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE
- MOOG ANALOG DELAY

Zviij's "Fetish" Setup

Zviij's "Fetish" setup includes:
Strings & Electronics(1/2)
- 10-string Grand® Chapman Stick (graphite)
- Digitech Whammy DT
- Boss Metal Core
- ISP Decimator
- Pigtronix Echolution
- EHX Holy Grail
- Pigtronix Mothership
- EHX Ravish Sitar or Rainger FX Dr Freakenstein Fuzz (DrFF-3)
- Digitech Time Bender
- Boss RC-300
- Digitech FS3X footswitch (x2)
- Boss FS-5U latch switches (x4)
- Lead Foot FS-2 switch
- Lead Foot FS-1 switch


Electronics(2/2)
- Elektron Octatrack Dynamic Performance Sampler
- Moog Minitaur Analog Bass Synthesizer
- Moog Cluster Fux Chorus/Flanger LFO-Feedback
*N.B.— Zviij "Fetish" (Upcoming release 2013)
Zviij's 4th full length album is more a principle and a routing process than a fixed composition. Elaborated on sound-trajectories and timbric patterns, "Fetish" was conceived for electric strings + electronics and was realized with a 10-string Grand® Chapman Stick + various hybrid analog/digital sound processors (including harmonizers, delays and distortion boxes). "Fetish" displays a series of peculiar recordings between early electronics, alternative chamber music and technical sound design. (...) zviij.com"

The Elektron Tapes (#9) by Zviij

Published on Nov 11, 2012 by zviij

"Elektron tapes (#9). Beat making and noise design inspired by Aphex Twin, Autechre, Pan Sonic & Venetian Snares productions — using Elektron Octatrack, Moog Slim Phatty and Glamour Box. Performed by sound artist & noise designer Zviij © 2012.
* Booking : zviij AT zviij.com
• Discography:
- Zviij "Quadrifolium" (Album/Digital) http://zviij.bandcamp.com/album/quadrifolium (Bandcamp)
- Zviij "Sub-system design" (Album/CD) http://www.odiolorgnette.com/discography.html
- Zviij "Naked flowers" (Album/Digital) http://zviij.bandcamp.com/album/naked-flowers (Bandcamp)

Zviij — (born Franck Smith) is a French sound artist, noise designer and electronic musician, active as a soloist, living and working in Brussels.

http://www.zviij.com"

The Elektron Tapes (#8) by Zviij

Published on Nov 2, 2012 by zviij

"Elektron tapes (#8). Studies inspired by Aphex Twin & Autechre productions — using Elektron Octatrack, Moog Slim Phatty and Oto Biscuit. Performed by sound artist & noise designer Zviij © 2012.
* Booking : zviij AT zviij.com
• Discography:
- Zviij "Quadrifolium" (Album/Digital) http://zviij.bandcamp.com/album/quadrifolium (Bandcamp)
- Zviij "Sub-system design" (Album/CD) http://www.odiolorgnette.com/discography.html
- Zviij "Naked flowers" (Album/Digital) http://zviij.bandcamp.com/album/naked-flowers (Bandcamp) http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/naked-flowers/id475830077 (iTunes)

Zviij — (born Franck Smith) is a French sound artist, noise designer and electronic musician, active as a soloist, living and working in Brussels.

http://www.zviij.com
http://zviij.bandcamp.com
http://zviij.blogspot.com
http://soundcloud.com/zviij
http://www.vimeo.com/zviij
http://www.youtube.com/zviij
http://www.twitter.com/zviij

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zviij/186822201343111"

Glitch Breaks & Drum-Screens by Zviij

Published on Oct 14, 2012 by zviij

"Glitchy drumming inspired by Aphex Twin & Venetian Snares productions w/ GlitchBreaks App. + Korg Kaoss Pad KP3 (x2) and Korg Kaoss Quad. Performed by sound artist & noise designer Zviij © 2012.
* Booking : zviij AT zviij.com
• Discography:
- Zviij "Quadrifolium" (Album/Digital) http://zviij.bandcamp.com/album/quadrifolium (Bandcamp)
- Zviij "Sub-system design" (Album/CD) http://www.odiolorgnette.com/discography.html
- Zviij "Naked flowers" (Album/Digital) http://zviij.bandcamp.com/album/naked-flowers (Bandcamp) http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/naked-flowers/id475830077 (iTunes)

Zviij — (born Franck Smith) is a French sound artist, noise designer and electronic musician, active as a soloist, living and working in Brussels.

http://www.zviij.com"
iTunes:
GlitchBreaks - Alex Matheu
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Quadrifolium by Zviij

"Rhodes Mark 7 73A w/ Moogerfoogers + Octatrack / Slim Phatty / Oto Biscuit"



"Alternative & ambient works around timbric studies featuring real-time manipulations of hybrid digital electronics, analog synths and electro-mechanical piano. A quiet and downtempo experience blending delicate repetitive music and colourful glitches.

Composed & performed by Zviij (electronic manoeuvrings).
Recorded April/May 2012 in Brussels.
Cover by Elvire Bastendorff.
Produced by Zviij © 2012.
credits
released 20 May 2012
© Zviij 2012"

http://zviij.blogspot.com/2012/05/zviij-quadrifolium-albumdigital.html

Zviij "Sub-system design" - OTO Biscuit Based Release

Zviij "Sound-system design" (Album/CD) [full cd-scan excerpts] by Zviij
"Zviij "Sound-system design" (full cd-scan excerpts)

A collection of noisy beats & dark electronics specially elaborated by sound artist Zviij for Japanese label Full Volume Agency. The disc contains 39 tracks between weird beats and electronic soundscapes displayed like an electronic instrumental punk-puzzle. With a raw and direct sound, this is a full-length album of peculiar alternative beat-making and obscure electronics. Composed & performed by Zviij (electronic manoeuvrings). Recorded & produced by Zviij © 2012. Executive production: Full Volume Agency ℗ 2012. Available on CD via Odiolorgnette or Full Volume Agency.

http://www.zviij.com‬

http://zviij.blogspot.com

http://www.vimeo.com/zviij‬

http://www.youtube.com/zviij‬

http://www.twitter.com/zviij‬

‪http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zviij/186822201343111
Release/catalogue number: FVA-6
Release date: Apr 24, 2012"

[4 fragments] Octatrack/Biscuit/SlimPhatty + Rhodes Mark 7 73A w/ Moog FX (by Zviij)

[4 fragments] Octatrack/Biscuit/SlimPhatty + Rhodes Mark 7 73A w/ Moog FX (by Zviij) by Zviij
"Tags: Zviij Elektron Octatrack Moog Slim Phatty Rhodes Mark 7 73A Moog Ring Modulator Moog Cluster Flux Moog Analog Delay

[4 fragments] Elektron Octatrack + Oto Biscuit + Moog Slim Phatty + Rhodes Mark 7 73A w/ Moog Ring Modulator, Moog Cluster Flux, Moog Analog Delay (by Zviij).
Performed by Zviij © 2012.
___________________________

Zviij — (born Franck Smith) is a French sound artist, noise designer and electronic musician, active as a soloist, living and working in Brussels.

http://www.zviij.com‬

http://zviij.blogspot.com

http://www.vimeo.com/zviij‬

http://www.youtube.com/zviij‬

http://www.twitter.com/zviij‬

‪http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zviij/186822201343111
Release date: Apr 10, 2012"

Zviij's electronics w/ Rhodes Mark 7 73A + 2 Moogerfoogers...

via Zviij where you'll find a couple of more pics and links.

Zviij's setup includes:
- ELEKTRON OCTATRACK DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE SAMPLER
- MOOG SLIM PHATTY ANALOG SYNTHESIZER
- OTO BISCUIT 8-BIT EFFECT PROCESSOR
- RHODES MARK 7 73A
- MOOG RING MODULATOR
- MOOG ANALOG DELAY
- POLLYANNA OCTAVE SYNTH

Click the pic for the full size shot.

Zviij's "Strangers in the night"

Pic of Zviij's setup including:

- ELEKTRON OCTATRACK DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE SAMPLER
- MOOG SLIM PHATTY ANALOG SYNTHESIZER
- OTO BISCUIT 8-BIT EFFECT PROCESSOR

Zviij w/ Moog Slim Phatty + Elektron Octatrack (feat. Oto Biscuit)

YouTube Uploaded by zviij on Jan 3, 2012

"Beat-making & sound-design w/ Moog Slim Phatty + Elektron Octatrack inspired by Autechre, Pan Sonic, Aphex Twin & Venetian Snares productions — also featuring Oto Biscuit, Korg Kaoss Pad KP3 and Vestax PMC-05 Pro III. Performed by sound artist & noise designer Zviij © 2012.
* Booking : zviij AT zviij.com
UP-DATE#2: "Naked flowers" (Album) is available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/naked-flowers/id475830077 and Bandcamp http://zviij.bandcamp.com/album/naked-flowers
UP-DATE#1: "High heels failure" (5 'single' tracks) are available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/zviij/id422672054 and Bandcamp http://zviij.bandcamp.com
N.B.— Zviij's singles "Bug Machines III, IV, V" are available for download on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bug-machines-v-single/id432389810

Zviij — (born Franck Smith) is a French sound artist, noise designer and electronic musician, active as a soloist, living and working in Brussels.

http://www.zviij.com"

Electronic setup by Zviij

via Zviij

"feat. Moog Slim Phatty analog synthesizer, Elektron Octatrack dynamic performance sampler & Oto Biscuit 8-bit effect processor "

The Elektron Tapes (#7) by Zviij

YouTube Uploaded by zviij on Nov 27, 2011

Zviij on iTunes

"Elektron tapes (#7). Studies inspired by Aphex Twin & Venetian Snares productions — using Elektron Monomachine SFX60+ Elektron Octatrack on Vestax PMC-05 Pro III. Also featuring Oto Biscuit + Korg Kaoss Pad KP3. Performed by sound artist & noise designer Zviij © 2011.
* Booking : zviij AT zviij.com
UP-DATE#2: "Naked flowers" (Album) is available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/naked-flowers/id475830077 and Bandcamp http://zviij.bandcamp.com/album/naked-flowers
UP-DATE#1: "High heels failure" (5 'single' tracks) are available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/zviij/id422672054 and Bandcamp http://zviij.bandcamp.com
N.B.— Zviij's singles "Bug Machines III, IV, V" are available for download on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bug-machines-v-single/id432389810

Zviij — (born Franck Smith) is a French sound artist, noise designer and electronic musician, active as a soloist, living and working in Brussels.

http://www.zviij.com"

The Elektron Tapes (#6) by Zviij

YouTube Uploaded by zviij on Nov 19, 2011

"Elektron tapes (#6). Studies inspired by Aphex Twin & Venetian Snares productions — using Elektron Monomachine SFX60+ Elektron Octatrack w/ Pro X Fade coss-fader on Vestax PMC-05 Pro III. Also featuring Oto Biscuit + Korg Kaoss Pad KP3 (x2). Performed by sound artist & noise designer Zviij © 2011.
* Booking : zviij AT zviij.com
UP-DATE#2: "Naked flowers" (Album) is available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/naked-flowers/id475830077 and Bandcamp http://zviij.bandcamp.com/album/naked-flowers
UP-DATE#1: "High heels failure" (5 'single' tracks) are available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/zviij/id422672054 and Bandcamp http://zviij.bandcamp.com
N.B.— Zviij's singles "Bug Machines III, IV, V" are available for download on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bug-machines-v-single/id432389810

Zviij — (born Franck Smith) is a French sound artist, noise designer and electronic musician, active as a soloist, living and working in Brussels.

http://www.zviij.com"

The Elektron Tapes (#5) by Zviij

YouTube Uploaded by zviij on Nov 4, 2011

"Elektron tapes (#5). Studies inspired by Aphex Twin & Venetian Snares productions — using Elektron Monomachine SFX60+ Elektron Octatrack w/ Pro X Fade coss-fader on Vestax PMC-05 Pro III. Also featuring Oto Biscuit, Korg Monotribe + Korg Kaoss Pad KP3 (x2). Performed by sound artist & noise designer Zviij © 2011.
* Booking : zviij AT zviij.com
UP-DATE#2: "Naked flowers" (Album) is available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/naked-flowers/id475830077 and Bandcamp http://zviij.bandcamp.com/album/naked-flowers
UP-DATE#1: "High heels failure" (5 'single' tracks) are available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/zviij/id422672054 and Bandcamp http://zviij.bandcamp.com
N.B.— Zviij's singles "Bug Machines III, IV, V" are available for download on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bug-machines-v-single/id432389810

Zviij — (born Franck Smith) is a French sound artist, noise designer and electronic musician, active as a soloist, living and working in Brussels.

http://www.zviij.com